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THE  UNIVERSITY 
OF  CALIFORNIA 


NEW  ENGLAND  MUTUAL 

Life  Insurance  Company, 

POST-OFFICE  SQUARE.  BOSTON,  MASS. 


Statement  off  Business  for  1889. 

Net  Ledger  Assets,  January  1,  1889, $18,214,534  45 

RECEIPTS. 

For  Premiums $2,628,885  75 

For  Interest,  Rents,  and  Profit  and  Loss,  less  Taxes,     .    .      998,062  35        3,626,948  10 

$21,841,482  55 

DISBURSEMENTS. 

Death  Claim?, $1,190,832  00 

Matured  and  Discounted  Endowments, 259,135  00 

Canceled  and  Surrendered  Policies, 243,064  89 

Distribution  of  Surplus 561,010  73 

Total  paid  to  Policy-holders, $2,254,042  62 

Amount  paid  for  Commissions  to  Agents,  Salaries,  Medi- 
cal Fees,  Advertising,  Printing,  Stationery,  and  all 
other  Incidental  Expenses  at  the  Home  Office  and 
at  Agencies 492,326  82 

Amount  paid  for  Accrued  Interest  on  Investments  pur- 
chased during  the  year,  12,263  95 2,758,633  39 

Net  Ledger  Assets,  December  31,  1889, $19,082,849  16 

Market  Value  of  Securities  over  Ledger  Cost, $1,192,94255 

Interest  and  Rents  accrued  December  31,  1889,     ....       219,954  68 
Gross  Premiums  in  course  of  collection,    .    .  $183,129  07 
Deduct  10  per  cent,  loading, 18,312  91 

164,816  16      1,577,713  39 
Gross  Assets,  December  31,  1889, $20,660,562  55 

LIABILITIES. 

Reserve  at  Massachusetts  Standard,  4  per  cent,    .....  $17,871,353  51 

Balance  of  Distributions  unpaid, 106,195  15 

Death  and  Endowment  Claims  approved, 127,245  00       18,104,793  66 

$2,555,768  89 

Every  policy  has  endorsed  thereon  the  cash  surrender  and  paid-up  insurance  values 
to  which  the  insured  is  entitled  by  the  Massachusetts  statute.  Life-Kate  Endow- 
ment policies  are  issued  at  the  old  life-rate  premium.  Annual  Cash  distributions 
are  paid  upon  all  policies. 

Pamphlets,  rates,  and  values   for   any  age   sent  on  application  to   the 
Company's  office,  or  to  any  Agent  of  the  Company. 

BEN J.  F.  STEVENS,  S.  F.  TRULL, 

President.  Secretary. 

JOS.  M.  GIBBONS,  WM.  B.  TURNER, 

Vice-President.  Assistant  Secretary. 


The  Real  Estate  Trust  Company 

OF  PHILADELPHIA. 
CAPITAL,  $500,000.  CHARTER  PERPETUAL. 

No,  1340  Chestnut  Street, 


"T^ECEIVES  deposits  of  money,  payable  by  check  on  demand,  and  allows  interest 
r"\  thereon.  Accounts  of  individuals,  associations,  religious  organizations,  charita- 
ble institutions,  etc.,  solicited. 

Receives  Ar  safe-keeping,  securities,  plate,  jewelry,  deeds,  mortgages,  and  other 
valuables,  at  reasonable  rates.  Receives  and  receipts  for  wills  for  safe-keeping,  without 
any  charge. 

Rents  safe  deposit  boxes  in  its  burglar  proof  vaults,  affording  security  against  loss 
by  robbery,  tire,  or  accident.  These  boxes  vary  in  size,  and  are  rented  according  to  size 
and  location,  at  from  $5  to  $-50  per  annum. 

Collects  ground  rents,  interest  on  mortgages,  dividends  and  income  of  all  kinds 
whatsoever,  and  makes  prompt  remittance  top  same.  Acts  as  transfer  agent  or  registrar 
of  stocks  and  bonds  of  corporation;;  or  municipalities. 

Acts  as  trustee,  guardian,  executor,  administrator,  assignee,  receiver,  committee, 
attorney,  etc.  Receives  and  executes  trusts  of  every  description  under  tin-  appointment 
of  courts,  corporations,  and  individuals ;  and  becomes  surety  for  such  offir 

Acts  as  agent  or  attorney  for  buying,  holding,  leasing  and  selling  property  in  the 
city  of  Philadelphia  and  its  vicinity  ;  negotiates  mortgages,  and  places  ground  rents. 
Collects  rents  and  assumes  general  charge  and  management  of  property. 

Issues  policies  of  title  insurance  to  real  *state  and  real  estate  securities,  in  Phila- 
delphia and  adjoining  counties,  thereby  affording  absolute  security  to  purchasers  and 
their  heirs,  at  a  nominal  cost. 

Issues  policies  of  special  insurance  against  decedents'  debts,  mechanic-'  liens,  judg- 
ments, old  ground  rents,  etc.,  the  charges  for  which  will  depend  upon  the  nature  of 
the  case. 

All  trust  funds  and  investments  are  kept  separate  and  apart  from  those  of  the 
Company. 

OFFICERS. 

FRANK  K.  HIPPLE,  President.  \\  M .  It.  PHILLER,  Secretary. 

WILLIAM  F.  NORTH,  Treasurer.  THOMAS  B.  PROSSER,  Real  Estate  Officer. 

GEORGE  JUNKIN,  Solicitor. 

DIRECTORS. 

Frank  I..  Hippie,  Win.  M.  gingerly,  Charles  W.  Henry. 

Henry  C.  Gibson,  John  Wauaraalter,  John  F.  Betz, 

Lemuel  Coffin,  George  Philler,  Thomas  Uolan. 

Beauveau  Borie,  Edward  T.  Steel,  R.  Dale  Benson. 


POWELL'S 


RECORDS 


OF 


LIVING  OFFICERS 


OF    THE 


UNITED  STATES  ARMY, 


BY 

WILLIAM    H.   POWELL, 

.Major  22d  Infantry,  U.  S.  A. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
L.   R.   HAMERSLY  &   CO. 

1890. 


Copyright,  1990, 

fey  L.  R.  HAMERSI.Y. 


PRESS  or 

THE  JAS.  B.   RODQERS  PRINTING  CO. 

62  *  64  NORTH  SIXTH  ST.. 

PHILADELPHIA. 


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HONOR  TO  WHOM 

HONOR  -IS  DUE. 


MILITARY  ABBREVIATIONS  USED   IN   THE  WORK 


A.  A.  G. — Assistant  Adjutant  General. 

A.  A.  A.  G. — Acting  Assistant  Adjutant  General. 

A.  Q.  M. — Assistant  Quartermaster. 

A.  A.  Q.  M. — Acting  Assistant  Quartermaster. 

A.  A.  I.  G. — Acting  Assistant  Inspector  General. 

A.  C.  S. — Acting  Commissary  of  Subsistence. 

A.  D.  C.— Aid-de-Camp. 

Adj. — Adjutant. 

A.  O.  O.— Acting  Ordnance  Officer. 

Art— Artillery. 

Bat.— Battery. 

Batt.— Battalion. 

Brig. — Brigadier. 

Bvt.— Brevet. 

Capt. — Captain. 

Cav.— Cavalry. 

Co. — Company. 

Col.— Colonel. 

Com. — Commanding. 

Corp. — Corporal . 

C.  8. — Commissary  of  Subsistence. 
Dep. — Department. 

Div. — Division. 

D.  Q.  M.  G.— Deputy  Quartermaster  General. 
Drag. — Dragoons. 

Eng. — Engineer. 

Gen. — General. 

Hon.  Must. — Honorably  Mustered. 

Inf. — Infantry. 

Lieut. — Lieutenant. 

Lt.— Light. 

Mil.— Military. 

Ord. — Ordnance. 

Pvt.  or  Priv.— Private 

Q.  M. — Quartermaster. 

Q.  M.  G. — Quartermaster  General. 

R.  Q.  M. — Regimental  Quartermaster. 

Serg't. — Sergeant. 

Tre.  or  Trans.— Transferred. 

Vet.  Res.— Veteran  Reserve. 

Vol.— Volunteer. 


PREPACK. 


THE  subscriber  cannot  place  this  Book  before  the 
public  without  returning"  his  thanks  to  each  and  every 
officer  who  has  voluntarily  submitted  his  record ;  and 
particularly  to  Major  General  JOHN  M.  SCHOFIELD,  Com- 
manding the  Army,  who  was  among  the  first  to  comply 
with  the  request  for  Records,  and  thus  gave  to  the  author 
confidence  in  the  undertaking. 

While  it  has  been  found  necessary  to  contract  the 
records  under  certain  defined  headings,  the  work  contains 
more  information  concerning  the  services  of  army  officers 
than  can  be  gathered  from  any  other  one  book  ever 
published. 

If  some  records  appear  less  complete  than  others  the 
fault  must  lie  with  those  who  furnished  them ;  for  all 
officers  (over  2700  in  number)  were  invited  to  give  full 
and  complete  accounts  of  their  services. 

WILLIAM  H.  POWELL. 


Commander-in-Chief. 

His  Excellency,  BENJAMIN  C.  HARRISON,  of  Indiana, 

President  of  the  United  States. 

Secretary  of  War. 

Hon.  RBDFIELD  PROCTOR,  of  Vermont. 

Commanding  the  Army. 

Major  General  JOHN  M.  SCHOFIELD,  U.S.A. 

Adjutant  General. 

Brigadier  General  JOHN  C.  KELTON,  U.S.A. 

Inspector  General. 

Brigadier  General  JOSEPH  C.  BRECKINRIDGE,  U.S.A. 

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Judge  Advocate  General. 

Brigadier  General  DAVID  G.  SWAIM,  U.S  A. 

Quartermaster  General. 

Brigadier  General  SAMUEL  B.  HOLABIRD,  U.S.A. 

Commissary  General  of  Subsistence. 

Brigadier  General  ROBERT  McFEELY,  U.S.A. 

Surgeon  General. 

Brigadier  General  JOHN  MOORE,  U.S.A. 

Paymaster  General. 

Brigadier  General  WILLIAM  SMITH,  U.S.A. 

Chief  of  Engineers. 

Brigadier  General  THOMAS  L.  CASEY,  U.S.A. 

Chief  of  Ordnance. 

Brigadier  General  STEPHEN  V.  BENET,  U.S.A. 

Chief  Signal  Officer. 

Brigadier  General  ADOLPHUS  W.  GREELY,  U.S.A. 

Commanders  of  Divisions  and  Departments. 

Division  of  the  Atlantic Major  General  O.  O.  HOWARD. 

Division  of  the  Missouri 

Division  of  the  Pacific Major  General  N.  A.  MILES. 

Department  of  Texas Brig.  Gen.  D.  S.  STANLEY. 

Department  of  the  Columbia Brig.  Gen.  JOHN  GIBBON. 

Department  of  Dakota Brig.  Gen.  T.  H.  RUGER. 

Department  of  the  Missouri Brig.  Gen.  W.  MERRITT. 

Department  of  the  Platte Brig.  Gen.  J.  R.  BROOKE. 

Department  of  Arizona Brig.  Gen.  B.  H.  GRIERSON. 


POWELL'S 

RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS 


OF   THE 


UNITED  STATES  ARMY. 


Abbot,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.),  Born  in  Rhode  Island  July 
8,  1860.  Retiring  year  1924;  appointed  from  Rhode  Island — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Feb.  16,  '81,  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '87.  Service— 
Joined  regiment  in  Arizona;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  from  Sep., '81,  to 
July,  '83,  rejoined  regiment  in  Dept.  of  East,  and  served  there  until  87,  then 
went  to  Dept.  of  Dakota,  at  present  serving  at  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.  Staff  positions 
occupied — App.  Regimental  Adj.  May  13,  '89,  to  present  date.  History — Graduated 
from  First  Class  at  School  of  application  for  Inf.  and  Cav.,  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Ks.,  '83. 

Abbot,  P.  V.  (Capt.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Appointed  from. 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '75;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '81;  Capt.  July 
22,  '88. 

Abbot,  Henry  L.  (Colonel  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Aug.  13, 
1831.  Retiring  year  1895  ;  appointed  from  Mass. ;  graduate  of  M.  A.  class  of  '54. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  Top.  En?.  July  1,  '54;  2d  Lt.  Oct.  2, '55 ;  1st  Lt. 
July  1,'57;  Capt.  June  18, '62  ;  Major  of  Eng.  Nov.  11,  '65;  Lieut,  Col.  March 
31, ''80;  Col.  Oct.  12, '86  ;  Col.  1st  Conn.  Art.  Jan.  19, '63.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt. 
Capt.  July  21,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Bull  Run, 
Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  May  4,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of 
Yorktown,  Va. ;  Brevetted  Lieut.  Col.,  Col.  and  Brig.  Genl.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Genl.  Vola.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gal- 
lant and  distinguished  services  in  the  operations  before  Richmond;  Bvt.  Maj. 
Gen'l  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — In  report  of  General  Daniel  Tyler  on  Battle  of  Bull  Run, 
"  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  Series  I.  Vol.  II.  p.  351,  by  General  Barnard,  Series 
I.  Vol.  XI.  Parti,  p.  125;  and  by  General  Humphreys,  same,  p,  154;  also  by 
General  Barnard,  same,  pages  320-3;  as  far  as  published.  Service— From  '54 
to '57  in  office  of  Pacific  Railroad  surveys  in  Washington;  on  survey  of  a  route 
for  railroad  between  California  and  Oregon;  as  asst.  in  office  of  explorations 
and  surveys  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  '57  to  '61 ;  on  hydrographic  survey  of 
the  delta  of  the  Mississippi  River;  served  during  the  Civil  War  in  the  Man- 
assas  campaign,  '61  ;  in  the  construction  of  the  defenses  of  Washington, '61-2; 
Chief  Top.  Engr.  of  the  Banks  Expedition,  Nov.,  '62,  to  Feb.,  '63,  field  service  dur- 
ing the  war ;  since  the  war,  at  Willets'  Point,  N.  Y.,  in  charge  of  construction  of 
Fort  Schuyler  and  Fort  at  Willets'  Point  and  of  experiments  with  Torpedoes  ; 
member  of  the  permanent  Board  of  Engineers,  and  its  President  in  '88 ;  and  of  a 
Board  to  remodel  the  bridge  equipage  of  the  army  ;  and  of  a  commi-sion  of 
Engineers  to  report  a  plan  for  reclaiming  the  Mississippi  Valley  from  overflows; 
and  of  the  joint  Gun  Foundry  Board  of  Army  and  Navy  officers  ;  the  Board  on 
Fortifications  or  other  defenses  (Endicott  Board) ;  of  the  Board  on  Ordnance  and 

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10  RECORDS   OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  ABB 

Fortification  (Schofield  Board) ;  and  of  many  special  engineer  boards.    Astrono- 


neer  of  North  East  Division  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Manassas  cam- 
paign,'61  ;  Blackburn's  Ford  and  Bull  Run,  Va.,  in  the  Virginia  Peninsula,  '62  ; 
engaged  at  Yorktown  and  the  Seven  Days'  operations  before  Richmond ;  defenses 
of  Washington  ;  siege  of  Richmond  and  Petersburg,  being  engaged  in  several 
battles;  at  the  storming  of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.  Commands  held— Brigade  in  de- 
fenses of  Washington;  the  Siege  Artillery  (organized  as  a  separate  Brigade)  dur- 
ing siege  of  Richmond  and  Petersburg ;  Chief  of  Art.  at  storming  of  Fort  Fiaher, 
N.  C.,  and  same  Dept.  of  Va.  after  capture  of  Richmond ;  the  Engineer  Post  and 
Depot,  the  Batt.  of  Engineers,  and  the  Engineer  School  of  Application  at  Willets' 
Point,  N.  Y.  History — Member  of  National  Academy  of  Sciences,  of  American 
Academy  of  Arts  and  Sciences,  of  American  Philosophical  Society,  etc.;  LL.D. 
Harvard  University. 

Abbott,  Asa  T.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine.  Retired;  ap- 
pointed from  Minnesota — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  E,  1st  Minn.  Vol. 
Inf.,  and  Signal  Corps,  April  20,  '61,  to  Sept.  4,  63;  2d  Lieut.  Vol.  Signal  Corps, 
Aug.  31,  '63;  accepted  Sept.  5,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  29,  '65;  app. 
2d  Lieutenant  28th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  April  26,  '67;  unsigned 
March  31,  '69;  assigned  to  3d  U.  S.  Art.  July  14, '69;  1st  Lieut.  June  30, '76. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67. 

Abbott,  Lemuel  A.  (Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vermont.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  Vermont — Civil  Life.  Actuhl  rank—  1st  Sergt.  Co.  "B,"  10th  Ver- 
mont Inf.,  July  28, '62,  to  Jan.  25, '63;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Vt.  Inf.  Jan.  26, '63  ; 
1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '64;  Capt.  Dec.  19,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jun  .it-iit. 

and  Adjt.  97th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Nov.  6,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  6,  '6'i;  iM  Lieut. 
6th  Cav.  July  2,  '67 ;  accepted  July  22,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  10,  '67  ;  Capt.  June  3, 
'80 ;  retired  Jan.  3,  '85.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  Civil  War  '(\~1  to  '05  ;  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  to  Feb., '68;  seriously  ill  with  yellow  fever  at  New  Orleans,  La., 
in  Sept.,  '67;  at  Fort  Richardson,  Tex.,  April  to  Sept.,  '68  ;  scouting  on  the  Wach- 
ita  River  for  Comanche  Indians  June,  '68 ;  on  civil  service  in  Texas  protecting 
loyal  citizens  and  arresting  desperadoes  Sept.  to  Dec.,  '68;  Bervicesofficially  acknowl- 
edged by  the  commanding  general  5th  Military  District  for  the  arrest  of  four 
noted  desperadoes,  at  Jefferson,  Texas,  from  March  to  June,  '69 ;  Shreveport, 
La.,  to  Dec., '69,  and  from  Jan.  to  Feb ,  '70;  Nov.  25,  '69,  to  May  17, 
at  Fort  Richardson,  Texas,  April  to  Dec.,  '70,  and  from  Jan.  to  March,  71 ; 
with  regiment  on  the  march  to  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  March  to  May,  71 ;  at  Fort 
Riley,  Kan.,  to  Dec.,  71,  and  from  Jan.  to  May,  72;  in  the  field  to  Oct., 
in  camp  near  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  from  Oct.,  72,  to  Nov.,  72 ;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  Nov.,  72,  to  May,  73;  at  Fort  Hayes,  Kan.,  from  June,  73, 
to  July,  74,  on  duty  and  scouting  after  hostiles ;  with  the  Miles  Ind.  Ter. 
expedition  from  Aug.,  74,  to  Jan.,  75,  and  at  Cantonment  on  the  Sweetwater, 
Tex.,  from  Feb.  to  July,  75;  en-route  to  Ariz.,  from  Aug.  to  Oct.,  75;  at  Fort 
Grant,  A.  T.,  from  Oct.,  75,  to  May,  77 ;  on  duty  as  inspector  of  Indian  Supplies, 
at  San  Carlos  Indian  Reservation,  from  June,  77,  to  June,  78;  and  from  July  to 
Dec.,  78  ;  on  leave  of  absence,  from  Dec.,  78.  to  Dec.,  79;  at  Camp  Thomas,  A. 
T.,  to  June,  '80 ;  at  Fort  Verde,  A.  T.,  from  July,  '80,  to  March,  '81,  doing  duty, 
scouting,  etc.;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  from  April,  '81,  to  April,  '82;  at  Fort 
Apache,  A.  T.,  and  in  the  field  scouting  after  hostile  Apache  Indians,  etc.,  from 
May  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  from  Nov.,  '82,  to  Aug.,  '83.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Adj.  97th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  March  to  Dec.,  '66 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  in  the  field, 
from  Aug.,  74,  to  Jan.,  75  ;  and  from  Feb.  to  July,  75 ;  Act.  Eng.  Off.  with  regt. 
en  route  to  Ariz.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  75  ;  Post  Adj.  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Grant,  A.  T.,  from  October,  75,  to  May,  77 ;  R.  Q.  M.  6th  Cav.  November  25, 
'69,  to  May,  17,  73.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D. 
C.,  to  June,  '63;  and  engaged  in  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to  Warrington,  Rap- 
idan  campaign,  battles  of  Rapidan  Station,  Kelly's  Ford,  action  of  Brandy 


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Station,  operations  at  Mine  Run,  and  action  of  Locust  Grove ;  with  6th  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness  (slightly 
wounded),  Spottsvlvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotoiny,  Cold  Harbor,  and  the  siege 
of  and  battles  around  Petersburg,  Va.;  engaged  in  the  defenses  of  Maryland 
against  the  rebel  raid  under  General  Early ;  battle  of  Monocacy  (severely 
wounded),  Shenandoah  campaign,  action  of  Snicker's  Gap,  Charleslown,  and 
battle  of  Opequan  Creek  (twice  severely  wounded)  ;  in  the  Richmond  campaign, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  Dec.,  '64,  to  April,  '65 ;  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Peters- 
burg, capture  of  the  entrenched  picket  line  of  the  enemy,  assault  which  termina- 
ted the  siege,  pursuit  of  the  rebel  army,  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek  and  capitulation 
of  the  rebel  army  at  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va.;  on  the  march  to  North  Caro- 
lina to  operate  against  the  rebel  army  under  General  Johnston,  and  return  to 
Washington,  D.  C.;  engaged  in  battle  with  White  Mountain  Apache  Indians  at 
Chevalon's  Fork  of  the  Little  Colorado  Eiver,  A.  T.,  July  17,  '62.  Commands 
held— Camp  Thomas,  A.  T.,  from  Jan.  to  June,  '80. 

Abercrombie,  W.  R.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appointed 
from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  March  1,  77;  ac- 
cepted March  10,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '85.  Staff  positions  held— A.  D.  C., 
from  May  29,  '84,  to  July  3,  '85. 


vice — At  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  from  Oct.,  1874,  to  March,  1875;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  Tex.,  Feb.  23,  1875;  at  Ringgold  Barracks,  Tex.,  to  June,  1875;  in  the 
field  with  Col.  Shafter  to  Dec.,  1875;  on  duty  at  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  to  March, 
1876  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Richardson,  Tex.,  to  July,  1877  ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  to 
May,  1879;  on  leave  of  absence,  June  to  Sept.,  1879;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the 
East,  Aug.  25,  1879;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  to  Sept.,  1881;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  Dakota,  Oct.  11,  1881 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Missoula,  M.  T.,  from  Nov., 
1881,  to  May,  1886;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  from  Aug.,  1886,  to  Oct.,  1888  ; 
Post  Surg.  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  from  Oct.,  1888,  to  present  time. 

Adair,  Samuel  B.  (2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
W.Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 

Adam,  Emil  (Major  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Germany,  Feb.  20, 1831.  Retiring 
year  1895;  appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  9th  111. 
Vol.  Inf.  April  25,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '61 ;  Captain  Nov.  14,  '61 ;  honorably 
mustered  out  Aug.  20,  '64  ;  Private  Co.  E,  144th  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Sep.  1  to  9, 
'64;  Captain  144th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Sep.  10,  '64;  Major  March  18. '65;  honorably 
mustered  out  July  14,  '65  ;  app.  1st  Lieut.  39th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Jan.  28,  '67  ;  Captain  May  31,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  20,  '69 ;  assigned  to  5th  U. 
S.  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  Major  6th  Cav.  Oct.  19, '87.  Honorably  mentioned— Received 
special  thanks  of  Gen.  G.  M.  Dodge  for  gallant  and  valuable  services  in  holding 
the  town  of  Athens,  Ala.,  preventing  the  capture  of  the  government  stores,  and 
frustrating  the  attempt  to  destroy  the  trestle  work,  by  the  enemy.  Was  twice 
nominated  to  the  U.  S.  Senate  to  be  a  brevet-major,  to  date  from  Sep.  25,  '72. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  served  during  the 
period  of  enlistment  (three  months)  at  Cairo,  and  participated  in  a  few  reconnois- 
sauces  into  Kentucky  and  Missouri ;  marched  from  Cairo  to  Paducah,  Kentucky  ; 
on  provost-guard  duty  until  Sept.;  under  the  command  of  Brigadier-General  Chas. 
F.  Smith,  and  continued  in  that  position  until  Nov.  14,  '61 ;  at  Paducah  until  Jan., 
'62,  when  he  participated  in  the  Tennessee  campaign  ;  in  the  movement  against 
Forts  Henry  and  Donelson ;  conducted  a  captured  Tennessee  regiment  to  Lafayette, 
Ind.;  rejoined  the  army  in  time  to  participate,  although  on  sick  report,  in  the  battle 
of  Shiloh,  where  he  was  dangerously  wounded  ;  rejoined  his  company  from  a 
wounded  furlough  May  29,  '62,  and  marched  with  the  advance  the  day  before  the 
evacuation  of  Corinth ;  after  returning  from  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy,  served 
near  that  place  until  July ;  then  employed  at  Burnsville  until  Oct.  in  guarding 
the  railroad ;  moved  to  the  railroad  bridge  three  miles  from  Corinth,  where  he 


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served  on  outpost  duty  during  the  battle  of  the  3d  and  4th ;  stationed  at  Glendale 
until  Dec.,  when  he  rejoined  his  regiment  at  Rienzi  and  served  near  Corinth  until 
April,  '63 ;  regiment  was  mounted  and  attached  to  the  second  division  of  the  Six- 
teenth Corps,  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  and  employed  in  making  raids  inside  of 
the  enemy's  lines;  actively  employed  in  Alabama  and  Mississippi  until  the  end  of 
'63.  He  was  conspicuous  for  a  successful  defense  of  Athens,  Ala.,  on  the  26th  of 
January,  1864,  where  the  enemy,  about  eight  hundred  strong  with  two  guns, 
under  General  Roddy,  attacked  him  at  3  o'clock  A.  M.,  for  the  purpose  of  captur- 
ing the  government  stores  at  that  place  and  diverting  attention  from  a  movement 
having  for  its  object  the  destruction  of  a  railway  trestle  six  miles  to  the  rear,  on 
the  Nashville  road.  Having  been  warned  of  the  contemplated  movement,  he  met 
the  enemy  on  the  west  side  of  the  town  with  about  one  hundred  men  deployed  as 
skirmishers,  and,  although  driven  back  by  overwhelming  numbers,  he  successfully 
delayed  their  advance  and  by  excellent  management  so  impressed  the  enemy 
with  the  belief  that  they  had  unexpectedly  encountered  a  superior  force,  that  thry 
abandoned  the  enterprise  and  retreated  across  the  Tennessee  River.  General 
Roddy's  report  of  the  affair  as  published  in  a  Southern  newspaper,  said  that  after 
half  an  hour's  hard  fighting  he  succeeded  in  driving  the  National  troops  from 
their  encampment  to  the  east  side  of  the  town,  when  he  was  compelled  by  the 
arrival  of  reinforcements  to  retire,  having  suffered  a  loss  of  seventeen  men  killed 
and  wounded;  was  actively  employed  during  the  spring  of '64  upon  raids  and 
reconnoissances  on  the  Tennessee  River  ;  on  the  8th  of  March  led  the  advance  of 
his  regiment  across  the  river  and  bivouacked  in  the  streets  of  Decatur,  and  the 
next  day  engaged  the  enemy  at  Courtland,  and  again,  on  the  ICKh,  ut  Nancy 
Creek;  then  returned  to  Decatur,  where  a  supply  station  was  established,  and  \v;n 
employed  until  May  in  making  reconuoissances  within  the  enemy's  line*;  moved 
in  May,  '64,  from  Decatur  to  Cnattanooga,  and  participated  in  the  Atlanta  cam- 
paign ;  employed  on  foraging  expeditions  until  June,  then  participated  in  the 
closing  operations  at  Kenesaw  Mountain ;  on  prison  guard  duty  at  Alton  from 
Sept.  10,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  at  St.  Louis  on  provost  duty  until  July  14,  '65  ;  out  of 
service  until  Jan.,  '67  ;  on  duty  with  regiment  (39th  Inf.)  at  New  Orleans,  Ship 
Islaud  and  Fort  St.  Philip  until  April  20,  '69;  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Vir- 


'71,  and  on  the  12th  accompanied  the  second  detachment  of  the  regiment  to  Ari- 
zona, via  San  Francisco  and  Gulf  of  California;  at  Camp  McDowell,  Jan.  to 
June,  72;  in  the  field  until  Feb.,  '73;  stationed  at  Camps  Grant,  McDowell, 
Apache,  San  Carlos  and  Ljwell,  to  May,  '75,  when  he  marched  with  the  head- 
quarters of  the  regiment  to  FortLyon,  Col., and  thence  to  Camp  Supply,  Ind.  Ten; 
on  leave  from  Oct.,  '75,  to  April,  '76  ;  participated  in  the  campaigns  against  the 
hostile  Sioux  in  the  Black  Hills  of  Wyoming,  and  in  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone 
expedition  of  76,  under  Gen.  Crook ;  at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  until  July,  77, 
when  ordered  to  Chicago  to  control  railroad  riots;  on  Wind  River  expedition 
against  Nez  Perces,  Sept.  and  Oot.,  77;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  to  79;  on  Ute 
expedition  until  Nov.  29,  79  ;  at  Fort  Russell,  Fort  Sidney,  and  Omaha,  and 
other  places  in  Dept.  of  Platte,  to  '87,  and  in  New  Mexico  to  present  time. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  Gen.  of  2d  Brigade  of  the  forces  under  Gen. 
C.  F.  Smith,  from  September  to  November  14,  '61.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  the 
capture  of  Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  Tenn.,  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh  (dangerously 
wounded);  action  at  Cherokee  and  Lundy's  Lane,  April  17/63  (wounded);  com- 
bats and  skirmishes  at  Town  Creek,  Florence,  Hamburg,  Mud  Creek,  Rocky  Run, 
Athens,  Decatur,  Morrisville  and  other  affairs  of  less  importance,  '63 ;  Kenesaw 
Mountain  and  Nickajack  Creek,  '64;  combat  at  Muchos  Canons,  and  in  the 
affairs  on  the  Santa  Maria,  Sycamore  Creek,  Hell  Canon,  and  Pinto  Creek,  73  ; 
Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  76.  Commands  held — Commanded  a  batt.  of  cavalry  in  the 
AVind  River  Expedition,  77;  command  batt.  of  three  companies  sent  to  Omaha, 
Neb.,  in  77,  to  assist  in  maintaining  order  during  the  labor  riots  in  that  city. 
Adams,  Granger  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 


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from  N.  Y.    Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June 
15,  76.      Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  March 

30,  ''84. 

Adams,  Henry  H.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Sep.  4, 1845.  Retiring 
year  1909;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  and  corporal 
Co.  C,  98th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  Feb.  2,  '64,  to  June  26,  '65  ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  16th  U. 
S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  May  4,  '66;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66; 
1st  Lieut.  Sep.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69 ;  Captain  October  15,  '86. 

Adams,  Henry  M-  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Mass.  May  8,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  Mass.;  graduate  M.  A.  class  of  1866.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  Engineers  June  18,  1866 ;  1st  Lieut,  July  10,  1866 ;  Capt.  Sept.  2, 
74 ;  Major  Jan.  10,  1887.  Service— Served  with  Eng'r  Co.  at  West  Point,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  1,  1866,  to  Aug.  31,  1867,  at  the  Mil.  Acad.,  as  asst.  prof,  of  eng.,  Aug.  31, 
1867,  to  Aug.  28, 1869 ;  as  asst.  engr.  on  the  defenses  of  New  Orleans,  La.,  improve- 
ment of  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi  River,  and  of  Galveston  Harbor,  Tex.,  and 
surveys  for  river  and  harbor  works  in  Mississippi,  Louisiana,  and  Texas,  Sept.  1, 
1869,  to  June  1,  1874 ;  on  survey  of  the  northern  and  northwestern  lakes  and  the 
Mississippi  River,  June  6,  1874,  to  Dec.  31,  1878 ;  as  assistant  to  the  Chief  of 
Engineers  U.  S.  Army  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.  2,  1879,  to  April  25,  1887  ; 
assistant  to  the  Secretary  of  War,  Washington,  D.  C.,  April  25,  1887,  to  March 
2,  1889;  in  charge  of  the  River  and  Harbor  Division  in  the  office  of  the  Chief 
of  Engineers,  U.  S.  Army,  since  March  18,  1889;  member  of  Boards  of  Engineers 
to  consider  the  subject  of  a  bridge  over  the  Detroit  River,  Mich.,  1889;  laying 
the  new  water  main  on  canal  road,  Washington,  D.  C.,  1889;  changes  in  the 
Muscle  Shoals  Canal  system,  Tennessee  River,  1889-90. 

Adams,  John  Q.  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  May  29, 1843.  Retiring 
year  1907;  appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  C,  88th 
Ohio  Vol.,  May  26,  1862;  disch.  Sep.  26,  1862;  Q.  M.  Sergt.  Co.  I,  10th  Ohio 
Cav.,  Oct.  15,  1862;  Pvt,  Co.  B,  Batt.  of  Cav.  Mis*.  M.,  Feb.  23,1863;  2d 
Lieut.  Signal  Corps,  March  3,  1863;  mustered  out  Aug.  22,  1865;  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Cav.  Aug.  17,  1867;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Cav.,  Sep.  14,  1869;  Capt.  1st  Cav.  Oct. 

31,  1884.     Brevet  ra/ik — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.S.A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  Signal  Corps,  at  the  battle  of  Allatoona,  Ga.;  Brevet  Captain 
U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Signal  Corps  at  the  Capture 
of  Fort   McAllister  and  Savannah,   Ga.,   and   during  the  war.     Staff  positions 
occupied— Signal  Officer  15th  Army  Corps,  from  Sept.  10,  1864,  to  Aug.   22, 1865. 
Depot  Quartermaster  at   Vancouver,  W.  T.;  from  Feb.,  1879,  to  Sept.,  1882; 
A.  D.  C.  to   Bvt.   Major-General  Howard,  from  Sept.   17,  1879,  to  May  1,  1880. 
Battles,   */•/>/// /V/rx,  etc. — Attached    to    left   wing   16th  Army   Corps    as    Lieut. 
Signal  Corps,  Capture  of  Decatur,  Ala.,  and  march  to  Chattanooga,  Tenn.;  Cam- 
paign ending  in  Capture  of  Atlanta,   Ga.,  Sept.   10,   1864;  battles  of  Resaca, 
Dallas,  Kenesaw  Mt.,  and  Jonesboro';  engagement  at  Allatoona,  Ga.,Oct.  5, 1&64; 
the  "March  to  the  Sea;"  engagement  at  Fort  McAllister,  near  Savannah;  Cam- 
paign from  Savannah,  Ga.,  through  the  Carolinaa,  including  the  engagements  at 
Columbia,  Bentonville,  Raleigh,  and  ending  with  surrender  of  Johnston's  Army  ; 
Grand   Review  in  Washington,  D.  C.;  Modoc  War  1873,  and  the  Nez  Perces 
War  1877. 

Adams,  Milton  B.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Penna.  April  11,  1845. 
Retiring  year,  1909  ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Graduate  of  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy, clai-s  of  '65.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  of  U.  S.  Engineers  June  23,  '65;  Cap- 
tain Jan.  6,  70;  Major  July  3,  '83.  Service — Asst.  engineer  on  harbor  improve- 
ments on  Mass,  bay,  '65-6;  on  engineer  recruiting  service,  '65-6;  Asst.  Prof,  of 
Natural  and  Experimental  Philosophy  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  '66-8 ;  Asst. 
engineer  on  harbor  improvements  and  fortifications  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  '68-9 ; 
on  duty  under  immediate  orders  of  Brevet  Major  Gen.  Weitzel,  at  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.,  70-1;  with  batt.  of  Engineers,  Whitestone,  W.  T.,  to  72;  on  duty  under 
immediate  orders  of  Gen.  Weitzel,  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  72-4;  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
Cleveland,  O.,  Erie,  Pa.,  74  to  '83;  in  charge  of 'improvements  of  harbors  of 
Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  Ashtabula,  and  Conneaut,  O.,  and  Erie,  Pa.,  '82-3 ;  in  charge  of 


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river  improvements  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  '83-4 ;  at  San  Francisco.  Gal.,  Sep.  '84, 
to  Feb.,  '85 ;  in  charge  of  river  and  harbor  improvements  New  York  and  Ver- 
mont, and  of  Fort  Montgomery,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21,  '85,  to  date.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Engineer  officer  on  staff  of  Commanding  Gen.  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  '69-70 ; 
Chief  Engineer  on  staff  of  Commanding  Gen.  Mil.  Division  of  the  Pacific,  Sept., 
'84,  to  Feb.,  '85. 

Adams,  Moses  N.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  14,  1822.  Retired 
Feb.  14,'  86;  appointed  from  Minnesota — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Post  Chaplain 
U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  14,  76;  accepted  March  1,  76. 

Adams,  Thos.  B  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed  from 
Mississippi.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  16,  '63 ;  graduated  June 
17,  '67.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.,  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  March 
2,  71. 

Ahern,  George  P.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  Appointed 
from  Wisconsin.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated 
June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank—2d.  Lieut.  25th  Infantry  June  13,  '82. 

Ainsworth,  Frederick  C.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Vermont. 
Appointed  from  Vermont — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.,  Asst.  Surg.,  N<>\ . 
10,  1874;  ace.  Nov.  13,  1874  ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.,  Nov.  10,  1879.  Service—  At  U. 
S.  Mil.  Acad.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Dec.,  1874,  to  July,  1875;  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Columbia,  July  20,  1875;  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  April,  1876;  Post  Sur- 
geon Sitka,  Alaska,  to  Oct.,  1876;  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  Dec.  1876;  or- 
dered to  Dept.  of  Arizona  Nov.  3,  1876;  at  Fort  Yuma,  Gal.,  to  Feb.,  1 
Post  Surgeon,  Camp  Grant,  Ariz.,  to  Oct.,  1877;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Whipple, 
Ariz.,  to  June,  1878;  on  detached  service  to  San  Francisco,  June,  1878;  in 
the  field  with  Batt.  8th  Inf.,  July  to  Oct.,  1878;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Whipple, 
Ariz.,  to  Aug.,  1880 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  March,  1881 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Texas,  March  30,  1881 ;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  June,  1881 ;  at  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  to  July,  1881;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Mclnto^h,  Texas,  to  Sept.,  1885;  on 
Army  Medical  Examining  Board,  N.  Y.  City,  to  Dec.,  1886;  on  duty  in  Surgeon 
General's  Office  to  July,  1889;  in  charge  of  Record  and  Pension  Division  <>t  th«> 
War  Dept.,  Secretary's  Office,  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Bannock 
Indian  War,  1878. 

Albee,  George  P.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Hampshire. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Minnesota — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  <». 
First  United  States  Sharpshooter*,  June  :>'>,  M2;  discharged  O,-t.  22,  '62  ;  private 
Third  Battery,  1st  Wisconsin  Light  Art.,  Dec.  23,  '63;  discharged  Man  li  7,  Y,4  ;  :M 
Lieut.  36th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  March  8,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '65;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  July  12,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  36th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Sep.  18,  '6~> ;  honorably 
mustered  out  Oct.  28,  '66;  app.  2d  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  Julv  28,  '66;  accepted 
Jan.  3,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '67;  transferred  to  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.  (declined) ;  Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Vols.  Man-h 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War. 

Albright,  Prank  H.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Oct.  2, 
'87.  Service— At  present  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Arizona. 

Alden,  Charles  H.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa.,  April  26, 
'36.  Retiring  year  1900 ;  appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
Employed  under  contract  June,  59;  A*st.  Surg.  June  23,  '60  ;  ace.  July  31,  '60  ; 
Major  and  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Surg.  Nov.  14,  '88.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  War.  Service — Ordered  to  New  Mexico  with  recruits, 
June,  '59;  Fort  Defiance,  N.  M.,  and  in  the  field,  '59;  Fort  Garland.  Hatch's 
Ranch,  Taos,  Fort  Marcy,  and  Fort  Fillmore,  N.  M.,  '60-61 ;  taken  prisoner  by 
Confederates  with  Major  Lynde's  command,  near  Las  Cruces,  N.  M.,  Aug.,  '<)!*; 
on  parole;  to  Fort  Leavenworth  with  7th  Inf.  and  at  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  '61; 
Rouse's  Point,  N.  Y.,  '62;  Surg.  Genl's  Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  '62-3;  or- 


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ganized  Georgetown  College  Hosp.  July,  '62 ;  discharged  from  parole  fall  '62 ; 
nttached  temporarily  to  Hd.  Qrs.  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Dec.,  '62 ;  in  charge 
Turner's  Lane  Gen'l.  Hosp.,  Phila.,  Pa. ;  recorder  of  Army  Med.  Examining 
Board,  Phila.,  and  on  inspection  duty,  in  connection  with  the  draft  in  Penna., 
1863-4;  asst.  to  Med.  Purveyor,  Phila.,  1865;  in  the  field  in  Wyomirg  Ter., 
with  30th  Inf.,  '67;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  '67;  Fort  Gratiot,  Mich.,  to  Aug  , 
'72;  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  to  April,  73  ;  on  leave  in  Europe  (4  months)  to  Oct.,  '73  ; 
Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  to  Sept.,  '76;  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  to  Sept.,  77  ;  recorder 
Army  Medical  Examining  Board,  Nov.,  77  to  July,  '82  ;  on  leave  to  Nov.,  '82; 
Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  from  Dec.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '84;  Fort'Snelling,  Minn.,  to  July,  '87; 
on  leave  to  Oct.,  '87;  U.  S.  M.  A.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  '88;  President 
Army  Medical  Examining  Board,  N.  Y.  City,  Oct.,  '88  and  May,  '89  ;  Medical 
Director  Dept.  Dakota,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Dec.,  '88  to  — .  BaWes,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Campaign  against  Navajoes,  '59 ;  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  '62  ; 
expedition  to  Wallowa  Valley,  75  ;  campaign  against  Nez  Perces,  77.  History — 
Master  of  Arts,  Brown  University,  '56 ;  Doctor  Medicine,  Med.  Dept.  Penua. 
Coll.,  Phila.,  Pa.,  '58  ;  appointed  by  Army  Medical  Examining  Board,  '59. 

Aleshire,  James  B.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  14,  76;  graduated  June 
12,  '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.,  June  1*2,  '86. 

Alexander,  Charles  T.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Indian  Terri- 
tory, May  3,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897  ;  appointed  from  Ark. — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— Asst.  surg.  Oct.  1,  56;*accepted  Oct.  25,  '56  ;  Capt.  asst.  surg.  Oct.  1,  '61; 
Maj.  Surg.  Feb.  9,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Surg.  July  26,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Lieut.  Col. 
March  1.3,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War.  Service — 
•At  Ringgold  Barracks,  Tex.,  to  March,  '59 ;  in  the  field  in  Texas,  to  Nov.,  '59 ; 
at  Fort  Cobb,  Texas,  to  May,  '60;  in  the  field,  Texas,  to  Sept.,  '60;  at  Fort 
Smith,  Ark.,  to  Feb.,  '61 ;  Attending  Surgeon,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Aug.,  '61;  Medi- 
cal Purveyor,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  General  Hospital  duty,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
to  Dec.,  '63  ;  Medical  Purveyor,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  March.  '66  ;  at  Fort  Snelline:, 
Minn.,  April  to  Nov.,  '66  ;  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  to  April,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T., 
from  April,  '67,  to  71,  and  at  various  stations  in  the  country  to  present  date. 

Alexander,  John  H.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Helena,  Arkansas. 
Appointed  from  Ohio  as  a  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  in  '83;  graduated  June,  '87. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  12,  1887. 

Alexander,  Robert  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland  Oct. 
17,  1863.  Retiring  year  1927;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private, 
Sergt.  and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  G,  4th  Inf.,  from  April  7, '86,  to  Jan.  29, '90;  2d 
Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Dec.  17,  '89;  accepted  Jan.  30,  '90.  Service— At  Fort  Omaha, 
Neb.,  from  April  to  July, '86 ;  at  Boise  Bks.,  Idaho,  to  '90;  at  Fort  Laramie, 
Wyo.,  to  present  date. 

Alexander,  Walter  S.  (First  Lieut  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Massachusetts. 
Appointed  from  California.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75; 
graduated- June  13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13, 79;  trans- 
ferred to  4th  Art.  July  11,  79;  1st  Lieut.  March  31,  '87. 

Alexander,  Wm.  L.  (Capt.  and  Com.  Sub.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  30th  Iowa  Inf.  Sept.  23,  '62; 
Captain  Oct.  1,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  July  27,  '65;  appointed  Captain 
and  Com.  Sub.  U.  S.  A.  October  4,  J89  ;  accepted  October  9,  '89.  Service— Served 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-65,  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West 
to  close  of  the  War ;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  appointment  '89  to  present  time. 
History— kd).  Gen'l.  of  the  State  of  Iowa  from  '82  to  '89. 

Allaire,  Wm.  H.  (Second  Lieut  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Arkansas.  Appointed 
from-  Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77;  graduated 
June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Allen,  Charles  J.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  Jan.  31,1840. 
Retiring  year  1904j  appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '60  ;  graduated  June  13,  '64.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Eng. 
June  13,  '64;  Capt.  Mar.  7,  '67 ;  Maj.  Jan.  10,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Capt.  Aug.  24, 


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'64,  for  highly  meritorious  services  in  the  sieges  of  Forts  Gaines  and  Morgan, 
Ala. ;  Maj.  Mar.  26,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign 
against  the  city  of  Mobile  and  its  defenses.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion,  '64-66,  in  the  Military  Division  of  West  Mississippi,  July  26,  '64, 
to  July  16,  '65,  and  in  the  Department  of  Louisiana  July  16  to  August  5,  '60, 
being  engaged  in  the  siege  and  capture  of  Fort  Gaines,  Ala.,  August  4  8,  '64  ; 
siege  and  capture  of  Fort  Morgan,  Ala.,  August  9-23,  '64;  in  repairing  and 
mounting  guns  on  Fortifications;  river  and  harbor  improvements  and  other 
engineer  duties  from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  at  Gal- 
veston,  Texas. 

Allen,  Henry  T.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed  from 
Kentucky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,78;  graduated  June 
13,  '82.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  22,  '89. 
Service — In  Montana,  Idaho,  Oregon  and  Washington,  with  regiment  from  '82 
to  '88;  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Instructor  in  Modern  Languages  from  '88  to 
present  time. 

Allen,  James  (Capt.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed  from  Indiana. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  ran/fc— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  July  24,  79;  Capt. 
Oct.  29,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjutant  3d  Cav.  Aug.  25  to  Nov.  7,  '86. 

Allen,  Leven  C.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,'68;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '80. 

Allen,  Samuel  B.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Indiana.  Cadet  to  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,77;  graduated  June 

11,  '81.    Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  26,  '86. 
Service—  With    regiment    at    Atlanta,  Ga.,  from   Sept,  30,  '81,  to  Oct.  9,  '81; 
at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.  26,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.  3,  '83 ; 
on  leave  to  Dec.  24,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.  3,  '87 ;  at  Fort  I 
glas,  Utah,  to  Oct.  2,  '89;  on  leave  to  Nov.  1,  '89;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to 
Jan.  8.  '90;  temporary  duty  in  office  of  Inspector  of  Artillery  Practice,  Division 
of  the  Atlantic.    Staff  positions  occupied — Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice,  Dep.  of  the 
East,  from  Dec.,  '83,  to  Nov.  13,  '86;  temporary  duty  as  acting  A.  D.  C.  to  Major- 
Gen.  Hancock  July  30  to  Aug.   12, '85,  during  ceremonies  connected  with  the 
obsequies  of  General  Grant. 

Allensworth,  Allen  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed  from 
Kentucky— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Chap.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  April  1,  '86  ;  accepted 
April  30,  '86. 

Alligood,  Charles  A.  (Captain  and  M.  S.  K.,  Q.  M.  D.).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania. Appointed  from  Pen na. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Military  Storekeeper 
Ordnance  Dep.,  Mar.  27,  '61 ;  accepted  April  9,  '61 ;  Military  Storekeeper  Q  M. 
D.,  Sept.  19,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  27,  '61 ;  Captain  and  Military  Storekeeper,  July 
28,  '66. 

Allison,  James  N.  (First  Lieut..  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67;  graduated  June 

12,  71.     Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  C,  39th  Ky.  Inf.,  Aug.  10,  '63;  discharged  June 
3,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  '80. 

Allsworth,  Edward  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  23, '23. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Enlisted  in  Co. 
"H,"  2nd  Art.,  July  1,  '42,  for  5  yrs  ;  transferred  to  Light  Co.  "A,"  2nd  Art,,  Feb. 
3, '47;  discharged  July  1,  47,  for  expiration  of  service;  re-enlisted  in  Co.  "H," 
2nd  Art.,  July  27,  '47,  for  the  term  of  during  the  War  with  Mexico;  discharged 
Aug.  19,  '48,  for  expiration  of  service;  enlisted  in  Co.  "C,"  1st  Art.,  Nov.  3,  '48, 
served  as  Corp.  and  private;  discharged  Nov.  3,  '53,  expiration  of  service;  enlisted 
in  Co.  "G,"  38th  Mass.  Vols.,  June  5,  '64;  discharged  Jan.  3,  '65,  to  accept 
app.  of  Captain  119th  U.S.  Colored  .Inf.;  must,  out  April  27,  '66;  app.  2nd  Lieut 
4oth  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69;  '1st  Lieut.  Jan.  25, 
72.  Retired  June  28,  78,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st 
Lieutenant  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  during  the 


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War.  Battks,  skirmishes,  etc. — Mexican  War:  engaged  in  the  siege  and  tak- 
ing of  Vera  Cruz,  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo,  affair  at  Amozouque,  battles  of  Con- 
treras,  Churubusco,  Molino  del  Rey,  storming  of  Chapultepec,  and  capture  of  the 
city  of  Mexico.  War  of  theRebellion  :  engaged  in  Red  River  Campaign,  battles 
of  Cane  River,  Mansura  Plains,  and  numerous  Skirmishes,  and  in  Genl.  Sheri- 
dan's Shenandoah  Valley  Campaign  ;  engaged  in  battles  of  Opequan  or  Winches- 
ter, Fisher's  Hill  and  Ce^ar  Creek. 

Almy,  William  B.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Washington,  D.  C., 
Nov.  9,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  June,  1879,  and 
from  Cav.  and  Inf.  School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  July  1,  1885.  Actual 
rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.,  June  13,  1879;  transferred  at  his  own  request  to  5ih 
Cav.  to  rank  from  Sept.  4,  1879;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Cavalry  Aug.  21,  1888. 
Service— Joined  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Sept.  29,  1879 ;  participated 
(staff)  in  the  expedition  against  the  hostile  Utes  of  Colorado  Oct.-Nov.,  1879  ; 
Served  at  the  White  River  Agency,  Col.,  until  Nov.  22d ;  returned  to  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell  on  the  29th,  where  he  served  till  April  27,  '80,  when  he  was  transferred  to 
Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  where  he  served  with  occasional  tours  of  detached  service  and 
leave  of  absence;  on  duty  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  till  Aug.  9,  1883;  at  Inf. 
and  Cav.  School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  from  Sept.  1,  1883,  till  July  1,  1885; 
on  duty  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  and  in  the  field  from  Sept,  1,  1885,  till  Oct.  25,  1886 ; 
on  duty  with  troop  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  till  Oct.,  1889 ;  at  present  on 
duty  at  Mil.  Prison.  Staff  positions  occupied— Cavalry  Adj.  troops  in  the  field 
Oct.-Nov.,  1879;  Post  Adj.,  Sig.  and  Ord.  Officer  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb. ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  since  Oct.  1,  1889.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  raising  the  siege  and  action  at  Milk  Creek,  Col.,  Oct. 
-Nov.,  1879.  Command*  held — Commanding  Company  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
Wyo.,  and  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.  History— Son  of  Rear  Admiral  J.  J.  Almy,  U.  S.  N. 

Alyord,  Benjamin  (2<1  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  the  State  of  Washington. 
Appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '77;  gradu- 
ated June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank— 2cl  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Ames,  Luther  S.  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  April  22, 1833.  Retiring 
year  1897;  appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  A., 
and  Q.  M.  Sergeant  and  Sergeant-Major  64th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Sept.  25,  '61, 
to  Dec.  9,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  64th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  10,  '63;  Captain  Sept.  17,  '64; 
honorably  mustered  out  July  11, '65;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11, 
'66;  accepted  Oct.  13,  '66  ;  transferred  to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  March 
18,  '72 ;  Capt.  Feb.  27,  '87. 

Ames,  Robert  F.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island.  Appointed 
from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  ran/fc— 2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79; 
accepted  Sept.  8,  '79;  1st  Lieut.  May  20,  '86. 

Anderson,  Edward  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 
pointed from  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '84 ;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

Anderson,  George  Li.  (First  Lieut  4th  Art).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  Ap- 
pointed from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '70;  graduated 
June  17,  '74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  74 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  11, '81. 

Anderson,  George  S.  (Capt.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Sept.  30,  1849. 
Retiring  year  1913;  appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June 
12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  20,  74;  Capt.  March  20,  '85. 

Anderson,  Harry  R.  (First  L'eut.  4th  Art).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  O;no — Civil  Life.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  '64,  to 
Jan.  18,  '65.  Actual  rank— Capt.  6th  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  April  28,  '65;  honorably 
mustered  out  June  12,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67; 
accepted  May  8,  '67  ;  unassigned  April  22,  '69;  assigned  to  4th  Art.  July  14,  '69; 
1st  Lieut.  April  29,  73. 

Anderson,  James  T.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  1884. 


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Service — Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Concho,  Texas ;  changed  station  Sept.,  1886, 
to  San  Antonio,  Texas;  changed  station  to  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  May,  1888  ; 
ordered  to  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.,  1889.  History— Graduated  from  the 
Ohio  State  University  in  1884. 

Anderson  John  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Monson,  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  in  Co.  E,  1st  Mich.  Sharpshooters, 
Jan.  5,  '63,  to  Feb.  9,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut,  57th  Mass.  Vols.  Feb.  10,  '64 ;  discharged 
for  disability  arising  from  wounds,  Jan.  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Reg.  Veteran  Re- 
serve Corps,  March  25,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  30,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  25th 
U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  10,  '67  ;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  17,  '78. 
Brevet  Rank — 1st  Lieut.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battles  before  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  same  date  and  occa- 
sion. Service — In  the  1st  Brigade,  1st  Division,  9th  Corps,  Army  of  Potomac, 
'63-4;  at  Wheeling,  West  Va.,  in  connection  with  mustering  out  West  Va.  Vols. 
to  Nov.,  '65  ;  in  Tennessee,  Geqrgia  and  South  Carolina  during  "reconstruction  ;" 
at  Fort  Assineboine,  Mont.,  from  April,  '79,  to  May,  '85 ;  in  the  campaign  in 
Northern  Montana,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  *81  ;  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  from  Jan.,  '85,  to 

Nov.,  '89;  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  from  '89  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q. 

M.  and  A.  C.'S.  at  Columbia,  Newberry  and  Greenville,  S.  C.;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at 
Fort  Gibson,  I.  T. ;  Regimental  Q.  M.  18th  Infantry  from  November,  1889,  to 

.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Commanded  Co.  E,  57th  Mass.  Vols.,  through  the 

Wilderness  Campaign  and  engaged  in  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania 
C.  H.,  North  Anna  River,  Cold  Harbor;  in  the  charge  upon  the  rebel  works 
around  Petersburg,  Va.,  June  17-18,  '64;  in  trenches  in  front  of  Petersburg 
duringthe  siege;  in  Mine  Explosion  (wounded)  ;  campaign  in  Northern  Montana 
against  Sioux  Indians  under  Sitting  Bull  and  Gall,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '81. 

Anderson,  Robert  H.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed 
from  Georgia— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84; 
accepted  Oct.  31,  '84. 

Anderson,  Thomas  M.  (Colonel  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Jan.  21, 1836. 
Retiring  year  1900;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co. 
A,  6th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  May  15,  '61 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  iM 
Cav.  (5th  Cav.)  May  7,  '61  ;  accepted  May  K>,  '61;  Captain  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  May 
14,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  8,  '61;  transferred  to  21st  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66  ;  Major  March 
26,  '68;  unassiened  March  15,  '69;  assigned  to  10th  Inf.  June  24,  Mil);  Lieut. 
Col.  9th  Inf.  March  20,  '79;  Colonel  14th  Inf.  Sept.  6,  '86.  Brevet  rmd-— Brevet 
Major  U.  S.  A.  Aug.  7,  '64,  for  gallant  service  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness ; 
Brevet  Lieut-Col.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsvlvania. 
Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  in  the  Cedar  Mountain 
and  Second  Bull  Run  campaigns  '62  ;  in  the  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg  cam- 
paigns'62  ;  in  the  Chancellorsville  campaign  '63;  in  the  Wilderness  campaign 
'64,  and  severely  wounded;  organized  1st  Batt.  of  Invalid  Corps;  organized  and 
mustered  into  service  regiments  from  rebel  prisoners,  known  as  the  repentant 
rebel  regiments,  and  must,  out  16,000  paroled  prisoners  at  Camp  Chase  ;  attorney 
for  the  U.  S.  in  the  Mexican  cattle  claims  cases  on  the  Rio  Grande  '69  to  72; 
disbursing  officer  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  '73-74;  second  in  command  MeKenzie's 
Kiowa  campaign  '74.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Va.,  Second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Antietam,  Md.,  Fredericksburg,  Va., 
Chancellorsville,  Va.,  Wilderness,  Va.,  Laurel  Hill,  Va.,  and  Spottsylvania 
C.  H.,  Va.  (severely  wounded).  Comma  ml*  held — In  command  of  12th  Inf.  in  the 
Wilderness  campaign  of  '64,  until  wounded;  Fort  Mclnto.sh,  Tex.,  Aug.,  '69, 
to  June,  71;  Ringgold  Bks.,  Tex.,  to  Sept.,  72;  Ft.  McKavett,  Tex.,  76;  of 
10th  Inf.  from  77  to  78;  Columbus  Barracks,  general  recruiting  service,  from 
Oct.,  78,  to  Oct., '80;  of  9th  Inf.  from  Feb.,  '82,  to  June,  '83;  Forts  McKinney, 
Russell  and  Bridger  to  '85;  Batt.  9th  Inf.  at  Crisfield,  Kan.,  '85;  expedition  sent 
to  Evanston,  on  U.  P.R.R.,  to  protect  Chinamen,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '85  ;  Vancouver 
Bks.,  Wash'n,  and  Regiment  to  present  time.  History — Grandson  of  Brig.-Gen. 
Duncan  McArthur,  second  in  command  to  Gen.  Harrison  in  the  Army  of  the 
Northwest  during  War  of  1812;  his  other  grandfather  was  a  Lieut.-Col.  in  the 


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Continental  Army.  He  is  the  nephew  of  Gen.  Kobert  Anderson,  of  Fort  Sumter 
fame. 

Andrews,  Avery  D.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  at  Massena,  N.  Y.,  April 
4, 1864.  Retiring  year  1928  ;  appointed  to  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  N.  Y.,  entered  July 
1, '82;  graduated  June  17, '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art,  June  12, '86. 
Service — Assigned  to  Battery  "A"  and  served  at  Fort  Columbus,  Gover- 
nor's Island,  until  Sept.  1,  '89 ;  during  this  time  was  on  Special  Duty  at  lid. 
Qrs.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  in  connection  with  a  system  of  Artillery  Target  Prac- 
tice, from  Feb.  23  to  May  12,  '88 ;  on  duty  at  Hd.  Qrs.  of  the  army,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  from  Sept.  1,  '89,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj., 
A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.,  Ord.  and  Sig.  Officer  for  Fort  Columbus  and  Governor's 
Island  ;  app.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Major-General  Commanding  the  Army,  Dec.  1,  89. 

Andrews,  George  (First  Lieut,  and  Adj.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island. 
Appointed  from  Arizona.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,'72; 
graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '76 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  19,  '83. 

Andrews,  George  Lippitt  (Col.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island,  April 
22,  1828.  Retiring  year  1892;  appointed  from  Missouri— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— Lieut.  Col.  1st  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.  April  24,  '61;  transferred  to  1st  Mo.  Vol. 
Light  Art.  Sept.  1,  '61;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  5,  '61  ;  app.  Major  17th  U. 
S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  5,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  14,  '64 ; 
unassigned  March  15,  '69;  assigned  to  25th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70.;  Col.  25th  Inf.  Jan. 
1,  71.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  May  3,  '63,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.  Honorably 
mentioned — In  the  Records  of  the  Rebellion,  in  reports  on  the  Battle  of  Games' 
Mill,  Va.,  Vol.  XI.  Part  II.  pp.  252,  367,  371 ;  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run,  Vol. 
XII.  Part  II.  pp.  484,  496,  499;  battle  of  Antietam,  XIX.  Part  I.  pp.  175,  361; 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  XXI.  pp.  56,  136,  400,  415,  416,  428,  931 ;  battle  of 
Chancellorsville,  Vol.  XXV.  Part  I.  pp.  163,  525,  533.  Service—  In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  in  the  campaign  in  Missouri,  '61,  terminating 
with  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek;  with  2d  Brigade  (regular)  2d  Division,  5th 
Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  on  the  peninsula,  and  through  succeeding 
campaigns,  from  March,  '62,  to  May,  '63  ;  on  regimental  recruiting  service  at 
Fort  Preble,  Me.,  '63-64;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  Camp  Denison,  O.,  and 
Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  '65-6  ;  located  and  partially  built  Fort  Sully,  Dak.,  '66-7 ; 
at  Camp  Cook,  Mont.,  '67-8 ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  '68-9 ;  superintendent  of  Indian 
Affairs  for  Arizona  Ter.,  at  Yuma,  '69-71 ;  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  71 ;  Fort  Davis, 
Tex.,  in  72  to  78;  on  Courts  and  Boards  at  Forts  Clark,  Mclntosh  and  San  An- 
tonio, Tex.,  79-80  ;  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  '80-83  ;  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  '83-88  ; 
Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  May,  '88,  to  present  date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
At  Camp  Jackson,  Booneville  (of  which  he  was  Military  Governor),  Dug 
Spring,  and  McCullough's  Store,  and  at  Wilson's  Creek  (wounded  and  horse  shot 
under  him)  in  '61 ;  in  siege  of  Yorktown,  April  and  May,  '62 ;  battle  of  Gaines' 
Mill,  Va.,  June  27,  '62;  Seven  Days'  battles,  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  July  1,  '62; 
Second  Bull  Run,  Aug.  30,  '62;  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17, '62;  reconnoissance 
.across  the  Potomac  river  below  Sharpsburg  and  to  Leetown,  Snicker's  Gap, 
Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  12-15,  '62,  and  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  1-3,  '63. 
Commands  held — Commanding  battalions  of  10th  and  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Gaines' 
Mill;  comg.  2d  Regular  Brigade  of  Infantry  at  Fredericksburg;  comg.  Regi- 
ment, post  and  District  of  Montana,  '68-9 ;  comg.  all  other  posts  where  serving. 
History — Was  private  of  5th  Ward  City  Guards  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  during  Dorr's 
Rebellion,  '42;  Private  Providence  Marine  Corps  of  Artillery,  '44;  Sergeant,  '47  ; 
Major,  '48-52;  Colonel  Commandant,  '53-6;  Captain  and  Commissary  2d  Brigade 
R.  I.  Militia,  '56-7 ;  Captain  and  Q.  M.,  '57-8 ;  2d  Lieut,  and  Captain  Co.  B, 
Engineer  Battalion,  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '60,  and  engaged  in  the  Southwest  expe- 
dition. 

Andrews,  George  L.  (Professor  U.  S.  M.  A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '47  ;  grad.  July  1,  '51. 


20  RECORDS   OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  AND 

Actual  rank-Evt.  2d  Lieut,  of  Eng.  July  1,  '51;  2d  Lieut.  Feb.  2,  '54;  re- 
signed Sept.  1,  '55;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  May  25. '61 ;  Col.  June  13,  '62; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Nov.  10,  '62 ;  ace.  Nov.  10,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  24, 
'65 ;  appointed  Professor  of  the  French  language  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Feb. 
28,  '71;  accepted  April  1,  '71;  Professor  of  modern  languages  June  30,  '82. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Gen'l  Vols.  March  26,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  campaign  against  the  city  of  Mobile  and  its  defenses.  Service 
— With  the  Engineer  Corps  '51-5;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-5  ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  appointment  as  Professor. 

Andrews,  Henry  M.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '70;  graduated  June 
17,  '74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '74 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  6,  '78. 

Andrews.  John  N.  (Major  21st  Inf.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Delaware 
Sept.  16,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Del.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '55 ;  graduated  July  1,  '60.  Aetna?  rank — Bvt.  2>i  Lieut. 
4th  Inf.  July  1,  '60;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Jan.  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt. 
June  21,  '64;  Maj.  21st  Inf.  April  19,  '86.  Brevet  rank—Kvt.  Capt.  Amr.  9,  '62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Maj.  Nov.  29,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Franklin, 
Tenn.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-~>  ;  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  '61-3 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  West  in  the  campaigns  of  '64  ; 


to  Feb.  22,  'o5.     Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va.,  Aug. 
9,  '62  ;  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.  Nov.  29,  '64. 

Andrus,  Edwin  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  17, 
1851.  Retiring  year  1915;  graduated  from  the  Military  Academy  .Turn-  1 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  '75;  declined  a  transfer  as  2d  Lieut. 
7th  Cavalry,  to  date  froYn  June  26, '76;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Cavalry  March  29, '83. 
Service— Joined  at  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  Oct.  1,  '75,  where  he  had  station,  with 
frequent  tours  of  field  service,  until  July,  '76;  when  transferred  to  Fort  Robin- 
son, N*»b.,  and  served  in  summer  camp  until  Nov.  1,  when  he  joined  the  Powder 
River  Expedition,  Nov.-Dec.,  '76;  had  station  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo..  from 
Jan.,  "77,  to  Oct.,  '78;  and  was  employed  on  field  service  and  in  the  NeV,  1% 
campaign  during  the  summer  and  fall  of  '77,  and  on  field  service  in  Northern 
Wyoming  during  the  summer  of  78;  served  at  Fort  Mi-Pliersim,  Xel>.,  until 
Oct.,  '79,  when  he  proceeded  to  Rawlins,  Wyo.,  and  participated  in  the  operations 
against  the  hostile  Ute*  of  Col.  until  Nov.,  when  he  returned  to  Fort  McPherson 
for  the  purpose  of  closing  his  accounts  as  commissary  and  quartermaster,  and, 
upon  the  completion  of  these  duties,  was  assigned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  where 
he  served  until  April,  '80  ;  then  changed  station  to  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  and  served 
at  that  post  and  Fort  Robinson,  being  chiefly  employed  in  mikinir  surveys  and 
reconnoissances,  until  Oct.,  when  ho  was  placed  ia  charge  of  the  ordnance  depot 
at  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  and  continued  on  that  dutv  until  Jan.,  '81 ;  he  then  rejoined 
his  companv  at  Fort  Robinson,  where  he  served  with  occasional  tours  of  detached 
service  until  March  29,  '83,  when  he  joined  his  new  troop,  by  promotion,  at  Fort 
McKinney,  Wyo. ;  served  at  that  post,  with  tours  of  detached  service,  until 
May, '85,  when,  with  his  regiment,  he  changed  station  to  Indian  Ter.,  being 
assigned,  with  his  troop,  to  Fort  Supply;  he  has  since  served  at  that  post,  with 
frequent  tours  of  detached  service.  'Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  for  a  Batt. 
5th  Cav.  in  the  Nez  Perces  campaign,  during  the  summer  and  fall  of  '77;  Adj. 
A.  C.  S.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  until  Oct.,  79;  Post  Adj.,  A.  C.  S., 
A.  A.  Q.  M.,  at  Fort  Robinson  from  Jan.,  '81,  until  March,  '83 ;  Post  Adj..  A.  C.  S. 
and  Ord.  Officer  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyoming,  from  March,  '83,  until  May,  '85. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  affair  on  Canon  Creek,  Kan.,  76  ;  en- 
gaged in  the  affair  on  Chadron  Creek,  Neb..  76 ;  and  participated  in  the  brilliant 
action  at  Bates'  Creek  (north  branch  of  Powder  River),  Wyo.,  76 ;  in  the  Nez  Perces 


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campaign  during  summer  and  fall  of  77  ;  participated  in  the  operations  against 
the  hostile  Utes  of  Col.,  Oct.-Nov.,  '79.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Indian 
scouis  during  summer  and  fall  of  77 ;  in  command  of  his  Troop  since  Nov.,  '84. 

Andrus,  Frank  B.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Niles,  Mich.,  Mar.  4, 
1855.  Retiring  year  1919;  appointed  Cadet  to  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from 
13th  Congressional  dist.  oflnd.  in  77  ;  graduated  June  11, '81.  Actual  rank — 
2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '81.  /Service— Joined  Regiment  at  Fort  Sun- 
ders, Wyo.,  Aug,  '81 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  B,  4th  Inf.,  at  Park  City ;  Fort  Thorn- 
burgh  road,  Utah,  Sep.  and  Oct.,  '81;  at  Fort  Sanders  to  Nov.,  '81;  Fort  Fet- 
terman,  Wyo.,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  May,  '82 ;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  May 
to  Aug.,  '82 ;  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  Aug.,  '82,  to  Oct.  23,  '83 ;  Inf.  and  Cav. 
School,  Fort,  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from  Oct.  23,  '82,  to  July  1,  '85  ;  in  field  with 
Co.  G,  4rh  Inf.,  in  Southern  Kan.  from  July  10  to  Aug.  7,  '85  (relinquished  leave 
of  absence  to  take  the  field) ;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  Aug.  7,  '85,  to  July  13, 
'86;  Boise  Bks.,  Idaho,  Ironi  July  16,  '86,  to  Oct.  25,  '89;  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho, 

from  Oct.  28,  '89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Ordnance  officer  at 

Fort  Fetterman  from  Dec.,  '81,  to  May,  '82,  and  Post  Adj.  and  A.  C.  S.,  from 
Mar.  to  May,  '82 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  O.  and  R.  O. 
at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  June  and  July,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Boise 
Bks.,  Aug.,  '86,  to  Jan.,  '87  ;  also  Post  Adj.,  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  O.,  R.  0.,  and  A.  E.  O., 
from  Mar.  1,  '87,  to  Oct.,  '89. 

Andruss,  B.  Van  A.  (Captain  1st  Art.)  Born  in  New  Jersey,  Dec.  18,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  New  Jersey.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '60;  graduated  June  13,1864.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st 
U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  May  10,  '65;  Captain  Jan.  2,  '81.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
capture  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  campaign  ending  with  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel  Army 
of  Northern  Va.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '64-65;  at  various  stations  on  the  Atlantic  and 
Pacific  Coasts  since  the  close  of  the  War;  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco, 
April,  '90,  but  under  orders  to  change  to  the  Atlantic  Coast. 

Anglum,  Daniel  P.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Worcester,  Mass. 
Appointed  from  the  Army  ;  graduated  at  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  '85.  Actual 
rank — Enlisted  June  11,  '74,  and  served  as  Pvt.,  Corp'l.,  Serg't.  and  1st  Serg't. 
Co.  C,  12th  Inf.,  until  promoted  Mar.  27,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Mar.  27,  '82.  Service 
—At  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  and  Fort  Hall,  Idaho,  74;  at  Fort  Hall, 
Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  and  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  75-6;  at  Fort  Yurna,  Cal.,  Angel 
Island,  Cal.,  and  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  76-8  ;  Fort  Apache,  Fort  Thomas  and 
Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  79-82  ;  Madison  Bks.  and  Plattsburgh  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  '82-3;  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '83-5;  Madison  Bks.  and  Plattsburgh  Bks.,  '85-6  ;  Fort  Sully, 
S.  Dak.,  '87-9,  and  to  date.  Staff  Positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Thomas, 
Ariz.,  '82;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  all  other  Post  Staff  position*, 
Plattsburgh  Bks.,  '86;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  all  other  Post 
Staff  positions,  Fort  Sully,  South  Dakota,  '87  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Fort 
Sully,  South  Dakota,  '89,  and  to  date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Against  Piute 
Indians  in  S.  E.  Nev.,  75;  against  Nez  Perces  Indians  in  Oregon,  Idaho,  Wyo- 
ming, and  Montana,  with  Gen'l  Howard  on  long  march  of  this  campaign,  77  ; 
campaign  against  Bannock  Indians  in  Idaho  and  Oregon,  78  ;  campaigns  against 
different  bands  of  Apache  Indians  in  Ariz.,  '80-1. 

Appel,  Aaron  H.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed Jrom  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Sur- 
geon U.  S  A.  June  3,  79;  accepted  July  8,  79;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June 
3,  '84. 

Appel,  Daniel  M,  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Oct. 
28,  1854.  Retiring  year  1918 ;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank — 1st  Lieutenant,  Assistant  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  76 ;  accepted  Aug. 
20,76;  Captain,  Assistant  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  '81.  Service— At  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
to  Sept.,  76 ;  ord.  to  Dept.  Mo.  Aug.  28,  76  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Staaton,  N. 


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M.,  Oct.,  76,  to  Nov.,  79;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.,  79,  to  Jan.,  '80;  Post 
Surgeon  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  T.,  Feb.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '81;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Elliott,  Tex.,  to  Oct.,  '83 ;  ordered  to  the  Dept.  of  the  East,  Sept.  14,  '83 ;  on 
leave  of  absence  Nov.  to  Dec.,  '83;  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  to  Jan.,  '85;  Post 


Armes,  Geo.  A.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).     Born  in  Virginia.    Retired  ;  appointed 
from   D.   C.— Civil   Life.       Actual  rank— Private    Co.  B,   16th    Va.  Volunteer 


Infantry,  from  Sept.  1,  '62,  to  Nov.  25,  '62;  2d  Lieutenant  16th  Va.  Volunteer 
Infantry  Nov.  26, '62 ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  10,  '63;  2cl  Lieutenant 
Veteran  Reserve  Corps  July  1,  '63  ;  accepted  July  2,  '63 ;  resigned  Oct.  28,  '64  ; 
Captain  2d  N.  Y.  Volunteer  Heavy  Artillery  Nov.  7,  '64;  honorably  mustered 
out  Sept.  29,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  April  19,  '66;  accepted  May  25, 
'66  ;  Captain  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Feb.  20,  '67 ;  dismissed  June 


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accepted  May  11,  78.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  action  at  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.;  Brevet  Major  of  Vols. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaigns  of  '64-5. 

Armstrong1,  Robert  G.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  March 
20,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — Private  Co.  G,  llth  Penna.  Reserves,  April  27,  '61;  discharged  June  13, 
'64;  app.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  March  20,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  29,  74;  Captain  Dec.  14,  '83.  Service— In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-4; 
at  New  Orleans,  on  the  Northern  frontier,  on  the  Plains,  and  other  stations,  since 
'67.  Staff  position*  occupied—  Adj.  1st  Inf.  from  May  21,  '68,  to  April  20, 

Armstrong",  Samuel  B  (Captain  U.S.  Army).  Born  in  Indiana.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  Indiana — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieutenant  1st  Indiana 
Volunteer  Heavy  Artillery  July  24, '61 ;  Captain  Oct.  21,  '63;  Major  July  12, 
'65;  honorably  mustered  out  Feb.  3,  '66  ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  41st  U.S.  Inf.  July  28, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  May  2,  '67;  accepted  June  5,  '67;  unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69; 
assigned  to  24th  Inf.  May  3,  70;  Captain  May  27,  71.  Service—  In  the  war  of 
the  Rebellion  '61-5.  Retired  for  disability  in  line  of  duty  June  28,  78. 

Arnold,  Abraham  K.  (Lieut. -Col.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Penna.,  March  24,  '37. 
Retiring  year,  1901;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '59.  Actual  rank—E\t. 
2d  Lieut.  5th  (old  2d)  Cav.  July  1,  '59;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  '60 ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr. 
6,  '61;  Captain  July  17,  '62;  Major  6th  Cav.  June  22,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  1st  Cav. 
June  11,  '86.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious service  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  May  6,  '64,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  service  at  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va.  Honorably  men- 
tioned—lu  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  Part  I.  Vol.  XI.  pp.  H84-6-9,  691-2, 
711-12  and  1007 ;  Part  II."  Vol.  XI.  page  47,  as  far  as  published.  Service— Served 
at  Carlisle  until  Oct., '60  ;  conducted  a  detachment  of  recruits  from  New  York 
by  sea  to  Indianola;  inarched  by  way  of  San  Antonio  to  Fort  Inge,  Tex.; 
joined  Dec.  2d  in  the  field  '61  ;  marched  from  Fort  Inge,  March  19,  '61,  for  sea- 
coast;  embarked  at  Indianola,  on  steamship  "Empire  City,"  iust  in  time  to 
escape  capture,  and  sailed  for  N.  Y. ;  at  Carlisle  April  27th  ;  served  in  the  defenses 
of  Washington  and  in  the  field  during  the  winter  of '61-2,  until  wounded  at  Gaines' 
Mills,  which  disabled  him  from  service  until  Sept.,  '62  ;  app.  mustering  and  dis- 
bursing officer  at  New  York  and  Boston  until  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  the  field  '63-4  ;  on 
leave  of  absence  ;  asst.  instructor  of  Cav.  tactics  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  Aug.  23,  '64, 
to  Aug.  28,  '69  ;  served  at  Fort  Brown  and  Waco  and  at  Fort  Richardson,  Tex., 
and  in  Kansas  from  June  18,  70,  until  Sept.,  72,  on  garrison  and  field  duties  ; 
app.  a  disbursing  officer  in  the  Freedmen's  Bureau  and  served  at  New  Orleans, 
La.,  until  Nov.,  78;  on  leave  of  absence  until  spring  of  79 ;  joined  regiment  in 
Arizona  and  in  the  field  until  Oct.,  '89;  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  until  Nov.,  '80; 
on  staff  duty  until  Aug.  2,  '84;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  until  Sept.  18,  '84;  at 


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Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  until  April  17,  '85  ;  on  leave  of  absence  for  3  mos. ;  on  duty  at 
Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  in  charge  of  the  "  i^«Q !*»«<»«* 


of  War,"  from  Sept.  1,  '85,  to  Aug.  1,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  until  Nov.  1, 
'88  ;  in  the  field  Nov.,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  until  March  4,  '89;  at  Fort 

Custer  until ;  on  D.  S.  from  Aug.  15  to  Sept.  26,  '89,  at  Camp  of  Instruction 

on  Little  Missouri  River  and  on  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  8,  '8y,  to  Jan.  8,  '90. 


August  2,  '84;  Act.  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.  in  the  field  during  Cibicu  campaign  '81. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Operations  against  hostile  Indians  in  Texas,  winter 
and  spring  '60-61;  pursued  a  party  of  Comanches,  who  had  organized  a  for- 
midable raid  upon  settlements  between  Camp  Wood  and  Fcrt  Inge  Feb., '61; 
participated  in  Genl.  Patterson's  Shenandoah  campaign,  was  engaged  in  the  ac- 
tion at  Falling  Waters  and  in  the  skirmishes  near  Martiusburg  and  Bunker  Hill; 
in  the  defenses  of  Washington  during  the  winter  of  '61-2;  participated  in  the 
Manassas  and  Virginia  Peninsula  Campaigns,  and  engaged  in  the  siege  of  York- 
town,  the  battle  of  Williamsburg  and  almost  daily  skirmishes  during  the  advance 
towards  Richmond  ;  engaged  with  the  enemy  at  the  Hanover  Court-House  ;  par- 
ticipated in  the  reconnoissance  towards  Ashland  ;  severely  wounded  in  the  disas- 
trous charge  at  Games'  Mill ;  engaged  in  the  combat  at  Bristoe  Station,  the  oper- 
ations at  Mine  Run,  in  the  raid  to  and  action  at  Charlottesville,  the  action  at 
Stannardsville,  the  skirmish  near  Morton's  Ford,  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern  and 
Meadow  Bridge,  the  skirmish  near  Mechanicsville,  the  battles  of  Cold  Harbor 
and  Trevilliau  Station;  and  marched  to  the  relief  of  General  Wilson  at  Ream's 
Station  when  that  officer  made  his  raid  on  the  South  Side  Railroad.  Commanding 
field  operations  in  Southeastern  Arizona  against  hostile  Apaches,  raiding  in  New 
Mexico,  spring  of  '79;  served  with  an  expedition  into  old  Mexico,  in  the  neigh- 
borhood of  L  ike  Guzman  and  co-operated  with  the  forces  in  New  Mexico  and 
Mexican  troops,  which  resulted  in  destroying  a  large  band  of  savages,  until  Oct., 
'79;  in  the  field  during  the  Cibicu  campaign,  in  Ariz.  '81 ;  against  the  disaffected 
Crows  Nov.,  '87,  in  combat  which  resulted  in  killing  their  chief  and  bringing  them 
to  terms.  Commands  held — Com.  Co.  during  the  last  tour  of  field  service,  periormed 
in  Texas,  by  any  part  of  regiment  '61 ;  in  command  of  Co.  May  9,  '62  ;  in  com- 
mand of  the  regiment  almost  continuously  from  Oct.  12,  '63,  to  July  24,  '64;  in 
command  of  field  operations  in  Southeastern  Ariz,  from  the  spring  until  Oct.,  79; 
Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  until  Nov.,  '80;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  and  regiment  until  April 
17,  '86 ;  Batt.  of  reg't  in  the  field  Nov.,  '87  ;  Post  of  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  Nov. 
1.  '88,  to  March  4,  '89 ;  Fort  Custer,  Montana,  and  1st  Cavalry  until  Sept.  25,  '89. 
History— Grandson  of  Capt.  P.  P.  Walter,  32d  U.  S.  Infy.,  War  of  1812,  and 
grandson  of  Peter  Arnold,  a  soldier  of  the  Revolutionary  War. 

Arnold,  Isaac  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Connecticut  March  20,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '58  ;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  ActuaLrank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June 
17,  '62 ;  transferred  to  Ordnance  Dept.  April  27,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '63 ; 
Captain  March  7,  '67  ;  Major  May  29,  '79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  March 
13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Senior 
ord.  officer  Department  of  South  to  '65;  assistant  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  '65-66; 
commanding  San  Antonio  Arsenal  '66-69 ;  assistant  Springfield  Armory  '69-71 ; 
asst.  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  '71-73 ;  asst.  at  Benicia  Arsenal  '73-75 ;  asst.  at  In- 
dianapolis Arsenal  '75-83;  at  Columbia,  Tenn.,  at  present  time. 

Arrasmith,  James  M.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Iowa;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Prvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  4th  Cav.,  from  May 
3,  '72,  to  May  3,  '77 ;  private  and  corporal  Co.  C,  7th  Cav.,  from  July  22,  '80,  to 
July  5,  '83 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  3,  '83;  accepted  July  6,  ;83. 

Arthur,  William  (Major  in  Pay  Dep.).  Born  in  Vermont  May  28,  1834. 
Retiring  year  1898;  appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  January  29,  '62 ;  Captain  January  1,  '63  ;  Major  De- 
cember 23,  '63 ;  honorably  mustered  out  April  6,  '65  ;  Captain  Vet.  Res.  Corps 


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'75.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  March  2,  '07,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Ream's  Station,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major 
of  Vols.  February  20/65;  Brevet  Lieutenant-Colonel  of  Volunteers  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Spottsylvania  and  Ream's  Station,  Va. 
Service — In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the 
campaign  of  '64-65;  through  the  Wilderness  and  Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  and  subse- 


Gen.  Crook's  column  on  the  campaign  against  Sitting  Bull  and  hostile  Sioax  In- 
dians '76  ;  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  '81 ;  at  New  York  City  and  other  points  to  date,  his 
present  station  being  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

Arthur,  William  H.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania 
April  1, 18o6.  Retiring  year  1920;  appointed  from  Maryland— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surg.  February  18,  '81;  Captain,  Asst.  Surg.  February  18,  '86. 
Service — Joined  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  as  A.  A.  Surg.  (approved  candidate) 
Nov.  10,  '80;  left  Willet's  Point,  March  17,  '81 ;  Fort  Sanders,  W.T.,  to  July  26,  '81 ; 
Fort  Omaha,  Neb.  (temporary  duty),  to  Sept.  4,  '81 ;  Fort  Sanders  to  Nov.  8,*'81 ;  Post 
Surg.  Fort  Washakie,  W.T.,  to  Oct.  22,  '83 ;  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  to  April  15,  '85  ; 
Post  Surg.  Fort  Niagara  to  Dec.  30,  '87  ;  on  leave  in  H.  Y.  City ;  entered  at  X.  Y. 
Polycliuic  from  Jan.  1  to  April  15,  '88;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Bowie,  Ariz.,  to  Nov. 

23,  '88  ;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to ;  on  D.  S.  at  San  Carlos,  as  P«*t  Surg.  from 

July  4  to  Aug.  4;  and  from  Sept.  6  to  Oct.  18,  '89,  as  Surg.  in  Chief,  Camp  of 
Instruction  near  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  and  Med.  Officer  with  Cav.  Batt.  on  the  march 
from  Fort  Bayard  to  Fort  Grant  and  back. 

Atkinson,  BeDJamin  Walker  (2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1859.  Retiring  year,  1923;  appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life;  graduated  in  1st 
Class  at  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kas.,  July  1,  '87.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Douglas.  Utah,  from 
Nov.  17/83,  to  Sept.  1,  '85;  on  duty  at  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leuvt-n  worth, 
Kas.,  from  Sept.  1, '85,  to  July  1,'87;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  from  July  1, 
'87,  to  Sept.  31,  '89 ;  on  duty  with  Co.,  and  on  duty  since  Oct.  3,  '89,  at  Fort  ('Jih- 
son,  I.  T.  Staff  positions  occupied—A.  C.  S.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  0.,  R. 
O.,  Post  Treas.  at  Port  Gibson,  I.  T.  History — GrantUon  of  the  late  Major  and 
Paymaster  Benjamin  Walker,  and  Grandson  of  the  late  Bvt.  Brig.-Genl.  and  Col. 
Henry  Atkinson,  6th  Inf. 

Atwell,  William  P.  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Warren,  Ohio.  Jan.  22, 
1845.  Appointed  from  Wisconsin — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  37th  Wis. 
Vol.  May  13/64;  must,  out  Dec.  1,  '64;  commissioned  as  Capt.  37th  Wis.  Vol. 
Nov.  18,  '64,  but  not  mustered;  24  Lieut.  43d  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  Captain,  retired, 
Dec.  31,  '70;  unassigned  April  8,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65.  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  action  before  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  bvt.  Major 
Vols.  March  13,  '65;  1st  Lieut,  bvt.  March  2,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vice in  the  assault  on  Petersburg,  Va.,  July  30,  '64;  Captain  bvt.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  service  during  the  war.  History — Retired  with  rank  of 
Captain  Dec.  31,  '70,  lor  loss  of  right  leg  from  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty; 
has  asked  Congress  for  Act  mustering  him  as  Captain  37th  Wis.  Vols.  from  Nov. 
18.  '64. 

Atwood,  Edwin  B.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Ohio  March  18,  1842. 
Retiring  year,  1906 ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Sergeant- 
major  4lst  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  19,  '61  ;  discharged  Jan.  20,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  41st 
Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  Jan.  21,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Ocl.  31,  '62  ;  Captain  May  1,  '64 ;  honorably 
mustered  out  Nov.  27,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted 
May  16,  '67 ;  trans,  to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69 ;  trans,  to  6th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '70 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Mar.  1,  '72;  app.  Capt  and  A.  Q.  M.,  U.  S.  A.,  Apr.  24,  75  ;  accepted  Apr.  28,  '7<3. 


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Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ;  Brevet-Major  March  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Mission  Eidge,  Tenn. ;  Brevet- 
Major  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  valuable  and  conspicuous  services  during  the 
war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  of  Vols  Dec.  8,  '62,  to  Jan.  5,  '64. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion — in  the  Army  of  the  Wt-st 
'61  to  '64;  at  the  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  in  the  spring  of '62  ;  in  the  march  with 
Buell's  army  through  Northern  Alabama  and  to  the  Ohio  River  ;  in  the  pursuit  of 
Buell  after  Bragg's  army  south  through  Tennessee  ;  in  the  operations  resulting 
in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ;  in  the  movement  upon  Orchard  Knob,  Tenn., 
and  Mission  Ridge;  in  the  movement  to  the  relief  of  Knoxville,  Tenn. ;  on  duty 
in  the  ordnance  department  at  Nashville,  Tenu.,  and  wiih  the  4th  Army  Corps  in 
Texas  in  '65;  joined  the  regiment  in  the  Indian  Territory  in  January,  '71;  strved 
at  Forts  Gibson  and  Supply  until  the  spring  of  '72,  and  from  that  date  until  his 
appointment  in  the  quartermaster's  department  in  '75;  on  duty  as  acting  assistant 
quarterms'r,  and  served  as  such  with  the  Northern  Boundary  Survey  Commission 
in  the  field  in  74. 

Augur,  Ammon  A.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '73;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—2<\  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  June  18,  '80. 

Augur,  Colon  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from  D.  C. 
—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  3,  '68;  accepted  Aug. 
17,  '68  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  15,  73  ;  Captain  Jan.  9,  '86. 

Augur,  Christopher  C.  (Brigadier  and  Brevet  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  New  Yoik  July  10,  1821.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mich.,  Cadet  at  the  U. 
S.  Military  Academy  July, '39;  graduated  '43.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d 
Inf.  July  1,'43;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Sept., '45;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  16,  '47;  Captain  Aug. 
1/52;  Major  13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  17,  "61 ;  Lt.  Col.  12th  Inf. 
Julv  1,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Nov.  12,  '61;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '61;  Major-Gen. 
Vota.  Au jr.  9,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  14,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  Sep.  1, '66; 
Colonel  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  15, '66 ;  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  A.,  March  4, 
'69;  accepted  March  12, '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Colonel  Aug.  9, '62,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. ;  Brevet 
Brigadier-General  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  cap- 
ture of  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  Brevet  Major-General  March  13, '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Re- 
cords of  the  Rebellion;"  also  had  the  rank  of  Major- Gen  eralVols.  conferred  upon 
him  for  distinguished  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. 
/Service — Served  in  Texas,  '44-6,  and  actively  tngaged  in  the  Mexican  War 
'46-7;  on  the  Lakes, '48-52;  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  '52-61;  in  the  defenses  of 
Washington,  '61-2;  in  operations  on  the  Rappahannock  and  in  the  Shenandoah 
Vailey,  '62;  in  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  '63;  Washington  City,  '64-5;  on  frontier 
duty  in  Nebraska  and  Wyoming,  '66-9;  Dep.  of  the  South,  '69-82;  Dep.  of  the 
Mo.,  '82-5,  when  retired  on  arriving  at  64  years  of  age,  July  10,  1885.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied — A.  D.  C.  April  3,  '47,  to  Sep.  1,  '47,  and  from  Oct.  9,  '47,  to  May 
30,  '48;  commandant  of  Cadets  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from  Aug.  to  Dec.  5,  '61. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va.  (severely  wounded), 
Aug.,  '62;  in  action  and  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  '63.  Commands  held — Com- 
manded Dep.  of  Washington,  '64-5;  Department  of  the  Platte,  '66-9;  Dep.  of 
the  South,  '69-82;  Dep.  of  the  Missouri,  '82-5. 

Augur,  Jacob  A.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  Aug.  21,  1849. 
Retiring  year  1913;  graduated  from  the  Mil.  Acad.  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  11,  71 ;  Captain  June  14,  79. 
Service. — Relinquished  graduating  leave,  July  7,  and  joined  Co. ;  at  Fort  McPher- 
son,  Neb.  Aug.  2,  and  in  the  field,  ordered  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.;  on  leave 
of  absence  until  March,  70,  when  attached  for  duty  to  Co.  "  K,"  en  route  from 
Washington,  D.  C.  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte;  at  Pine  Bluffs,  Neb.  until  Aug.; 
marched  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  where  stationed  until  Aug.  16,71;  on  escort 
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26  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  AUS 

duty  with  the  Indian  Commissioners  to  Fort  Laramie  and  with  an  expedition  from 
Fort  McPherson  to  the  Republican  River  during  the  fall  of  70;  at  Omaha,  San 
Antonio  and  New  Orleans  (Staff)  from  Aug.  17,  71,  until  relieved  at  his  own  re- 
quest June  30,  78;  joined  Co.  in  the  field  in  Northern  Wyoming  July  27,  78  ; 
at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  until  April,  '80 ;  on  field  service  in  Western  Nebraska 
during  Jan.  and  Feb.,  79;  and  in  the  Ute  expedition  during  the  fall  and 
winter  of  79 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  April,  '80,  to  April,  '83 ;  at  Fort 
Sidney,  Neb.,  April  to  Aug.,  '83;  detailed  as  Instructor  of  Cav.  U.  S.  M.  A., 
West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  28,  '83,  till  Aug.  31,  '87;  on  leave  of  absence  until  Dec. 

16,  '87 ;  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Dec.  16,  '87,  to .     Staff  positions 

occupied. — Appointed  A.  D.  C.  to  Brigadier-General  Augur,  and  served  in  that 
position  from  Aug.  17,  71,  to  June  30,  78,  when  relieved  at  his  own  request.  A. 
A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  Texas  from  Feb.  5,  72,  to  May  6,  73,  and  from  Nov.  1,  73,  to 
Jan.  20,  74;  as  acting  Eng.  Officer  Dept.  of  Texas  from  July  22,  73,  to  May  11, 
74;  and  as  Acting  Judge-Advocate  Department  of  the  Gulf  from  January  to 
July,  78.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Served  with  the  Republican  River  expedi- 
tion of  '69,  was  engaged  in  the  affair  on  Prairie  Dog  Creek  ;  on  field  service  in 
Western  Nebraska  during  Jan.  and  Feb.,  79;  and  in  the  Ute  expedition  during 
the  fall  and  winter  of  79;  participated  in  raising  the  siege  and  action  of  Milk 
Creek,  Col.  Commands  held — Acting  Commandant  Corps  of  Cadets,  Aug.  10  to 
Aug.  31,  '87;  Acting  Superintendent  U.  S.  M.  A.  and  Commanding  Post  of  \ 
Point,  N.  Y.  from  Aug.  10  to  Aug.  28,  '87.  History— Son  of  Brig.  Gen.  C.  C. 
Augur. 

Auman,  William  (Captain  13th  Inf.).    Born  in  Pennsylvania  Oct.  17 
Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Lite.    Actual  ran/: — l\t. 
Co.  B,  25th  Pa.  Inf.,  Apr.  18,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  C 
48th  Pa.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  9,  '61,  to  July  23,  '64  ;  2d  Lieut.  48th  Pa.  Inf.  Jul 
1st  Lieut.  48th  Pa.  Inf.  Sept.  12,  '64  ;  *Capt.  48th  Pa.  Inf.  June  4,  '65 ;   hon.  must. 
out  July  17,  '65;   2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  Dec.  22, 
1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  '67;  Capt.  March  26,  79.     Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captuin   Vol. 
April  2,  1865,  for  gallant  and   meritorious  services  before  Petersburg,  Virginia. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the   Rebellion  '61-5;    with  the  army 
of  the  Potomac  in  its  various  campaigns  through  Virginia,  Maryland  and  Penn- 
sylvania; on  frontier  duty  in  the  West  from  '67  to  date.     Staff  positions  occupied — 
R.  Q.  M.  13th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  70,  to  Aug.  1,  71.      Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Participated  in  seventeen  general   engagements,  and  severely  wounded  in  the 
face  in  the  assault  on  Petersburg,  Va.,  April  2,  '«;">. 

Austine,  William  (Major  and  lin-vrt-Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Connecticut. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
graduated  July  1,  '38.  'Arfmil  /,///£— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Dragoons  July  1,  '38; 
transferred  to  3d  Art.  July  12,  '38;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  5,  '39;  Captain  Aug.  13, '47; 
Major  Third  Artillery  July  23,  '61.  Brevet  rank— Brevet-Major  Aug.  20,  '47, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churu- 
busco,  Mexico ;  Lieut-Col,  and  Col.  Sept.  28,  '65,  for  long  and  faithful  service. 
Service — At  Fort  Moultrie,  South  Carolina,  from  '42  to  '46 ;  served  in  the  war 
with  Mexico  from  '46  to  '48 ;  on  duty  at  Fortress  Monroe,  Virginia,  '48 ;  in 
garrison  at  Fort  Adams,  Rhode  Island,  '48  to  '49;  in  Florida  hostilities 
against  the  Seminole  Indians  '49  and  '50 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  '51 
and  '52 ;  at  Fort  Constitution,  N.  H.,  in  '53  and  '54,  and  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y., 
in  '54;  on  sick-leave  "54  to  '61 ;  served  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  as  commander 
of  Fort  Point,  San  Francisco  Harbor,  Cal.,  in '61  and  '62;  chief  must,  and  dis- 
bursing officer  and  supt.  vol.  recruiting  service  of  Vermont  from  March  to  May, 
'62,  and  from  July  to  Dec.,  '62,  at  Burlington,  and  at  Brattleboro'  to  May,  '63  ; 
must,  and  disbursing  officer,  military  commander,  and  commander  of  draft  rendez- 
vous at  Brattleboro'  to  Oct.,  '64;  A.  A.  pro.-mar.-gen.  of  Vermont,  chief  mustering 
and  disbursing  officer,  and  supt.  of  vol.  recruiting  service  from  Oct.,  '64,  to  Nov., 
'66  ;  retired  for  disability  in  line  of  duty  Feb.  20,  '62.  Staff  positions  occ>i 
Adjutant  3d  Art.  May  1,  '41,  to  Aug.  13,  '47;  A.  A.  A.  G.  8th  Military  Dept. 
at  Sullivan's  Island,  South  Carolina,  from  '44  to  '46.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 


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In  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  March  9  to  March  29,  '47  ;  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo  April 
18,  '47;  skirmish  of  Amozoque  May  14,  '47;  capture  of  San  Antonio  Aug.  20,  '47; 
battle  of  Churubusco  Aug  20,  '47. 

Averell,  Wm.  W.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New 
York.  Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1, '51;  graduated  July  1, '55.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Mounted 
Rifles  July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  May  1,  '56;  1st  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  (declined) 
May  14,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Mounted  Rifles  (3d  Cav.)  May  14, '61 ;  Captain  July 
17, '62;  resigned  May  18, '65 ;  Colonel  3d  P*.  Vol.  Cav.  Aug.  23,  '61;  Brig.- 
Gen.  Vols.  Sept.  26,  '62  ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '62;  resigned  May  18,  '65;  app.  Capt. 
U.  S.  A.  Aug.  17,  '88  ;  Retired  Aug.  31,  '88.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  17, '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Kelly's  Ford,  Va. ;  Lieut.- 
Col.  Nov.  6,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Droop  Mountain, 
Va. ;  Colonel  Dec.  15,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Salem 
expedition  in  Virginia;  Brig.-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 


with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  campaigns  of  the  Peninsula,  and  in  the 
Maryland,  Pennsylvania  and  Virginia  campaigns. 

Avery,  Prank  P,  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed  from 
Mich.;  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  14,  '78. 
Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '78 ;  2d  Lieut.  June 
28,  '78 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '85. 

Avery,  Robert  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Sept.  22,  1839. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  102d  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Dec.  17,  '61  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Jan.  1,  '63  ;  hon.  musi.  out  June  27,  '64 ;  Maj.  Vet. 
Res.  Corps  April  27, '65 ;  accepted  May  22, '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  17,  '67; 
1st  Lieut.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Jan.  9,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  27, 
'69.  Brevet  rank — Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the' bat- 
tle of  Chancellorsville,  Virginia;  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Lookout  Mountain,  Tennessee;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Virginia; 
Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Look- 
out Mountain,  Tenn, ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Lookout  Mountain,  Tenn. ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the 
Rebellion  '61-4 ;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  '63  and  with  the  Army  of  the 
West  in  '64;  Retired  with  the  rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  31,  '70,  for*  loss  of  right 
leg  from  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty  at  battle  of  Lookout  Mountain,  Tenn., 
and  woundjj  on  face  and  neck  at  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc.— In  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  4-6,  '63 ;  battle  of  Look- 
out Mountain,  Tenn. 

Avis,  Edward  S.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed 
from  West  Virginia,  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '76  ;  graduated 
June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank— Second  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '80. 

Ayer,  Waldo  B.  (2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Appointed 
from  Mass. ;  entered  Military  Academy  at  West  Point  in  1880 ;  graduated  in 
June,  1884.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieutenant  12th  Infantry  June  15,  1884.  Service 
— Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Ontario,  New  York  and  served  on  garrison  duty 
for  three  years ;  accompanied  regiment  to  Dakota  and  served  at  Fort  Yates  to 
present  time.  History — In  Sept.,  1877,  was  a  competitor  at  Annapolis  for  the 
position  of  cadet  engineer  in  the  Naval  Academy.  The  class  was  limited  by 
law  to  25  members,  and  he  failed  to  receive  app't.  In  Sept.,  1879,  appeared  again 
before  the  Board,  and  again  failed. 

Ayres,  Charles  Q.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf. 


28  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICEKJ3   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  BAB 

Oct.  31,  74;  accepted  Nov.  9,  74;  transferred  to  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Sep.  18,  75; 
ls^  Lieut.  Dec.  21,  '82. 

Ayres,  James  C,  (Capt.  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  Appointed  from 
\Vis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '67.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf. 
June  12,  71 ;  1st.  Lieut.  Ord.  Nov.  1, 74;  accepted  Nov.  5, 74 ;  Capt.  Mar.  5,  '83. 

Babbitt,  Edwin  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated 
June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  '84;  1st  Lieut,  of 
Ord.  Apr.  15,  '89 ;  accepted  Apr.  17,  '89. 

Babbitt,  Lawrence  S.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb. 
18,1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  "at  large"  Cadet  to  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,'57;  graduated  June,  '61.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Arty. 
June  24,  '61 ;  transferred  to  Ordnance  Dept.  Oct.  26,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3, 
'63;  Captain  Dec.  22,  '66;  Major  May  10,  78.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  First 
Lieut.  July  21,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Bull 
Run,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mch.  13, '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Ordnance  Dept.  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — In  *'  Records  of  ttie  Re- 
bellion," Series  I.  Vol.  II.  pp.  312,  348,  380,  382.  Service— In  the  field  with  Army 
of  the  Potomac  '61-4;  Louisville,  Ky.,  '64-5  ;  Vancouver  Bks.,  \Va.>h.,  '65  to  71 ; 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  71-6;  Vancouver  Bks.  76-9;  in  the  field  in  Nez  Perces  Cam- 

?aign  77;  in  the  Bannock  War  78;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  79  to  '87  ;  San  Antonio, 
'exas,  Nov.,  '87,  to  present  date.     Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Nov.,  V, 
Aug.,  70;  Asst.  Ordnance  Officer  Army  of  the   Potomac  March   to   M  iy. 
Chief  Ord.  Officer  Dep.  of  Columbia,  76-9;    Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Dep.  of 

Texas  from  Nov.,  '87,  to  .     Battles,  skirmishts,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  action 

at  Blackburn's  Ford,  Va.,  July  16,  '61 ;     battle  of  Bull  Run,  July  21,  '61 ;  siege 
of  Yorktown,  '62  ;  skirmish  at  Cottonwood  Ranche,  Idaho,  July  3,  4,  5,  77  ;  battle 
of  the  Clearwater,  Idaho,  July  12-13,77;  battle  at  the  Umatilla  Agency. 
July   13,   78.     Commands  held — Commanding   Louisville  Ord.  Depot  '64-a 
Louis  Arsenal   71-6;  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal   79   to   '87;  San   Antonio   Arsenal 
Nov.,  '87.     History— Sou  of  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  E.  B.  Babbitt,  U.  S.  A.,  deceased. 

Babcock,  John  B.  (Capt.  5th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Major).  Born  in  Louisiana,  Feb.  7, 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
Sergt.  Co.  G,  37th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  May  29,  '62;  discharged  Sept.  2,  '62;  I'd  Lieut. 
174th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  13,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  1,  '63;  transferred  to  1«;:M  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Inf.  June  26/64  ;  Capt.  Dec.  9,  '64  :  Maj.  Jan.  1.  '65  ;  resigned  July  23,  '65  ; 
2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  Mar.  28,  '67;  1st  Lieut. 
February  14,  '68;  Captain  May  9,  77.  Brevtt  rank — First  Lieutenant,  Cap- 
tain and  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battles  of  tSabine  Cross  Roads,  Pleasant  Hill  and  Cane  River  Crossing,  La. 
Service — Served  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  campaign  and  sirs*e 
of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  March,  '63;  in  the  Red  River  campaign  until  June,  '61, 
when  his  regiment  was  consolidated  with  the  162d  N.  Y.  Vols.,  and  trans- 
ferred to  the  Army  of  the  James,  where  he  participated  in  the  operations 
preceding  the  explosion  of  the  mine  in  front  of  Petersburg;  in  the  Shenamloah 
Valley  campaign  of '64;  joined  5th  Cav.  in  South  Carolina  in  April,  77,  sepving 
at  Aiken  and  Edgetield  until  Nov.,  77;  on  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  with 
Gen.  Grant's  escort,  until  Aug.,  '68;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  until  Nov.,  '68; 
joined  regiment  in  Kan.,  and  engaged  in  the  campaigns  against  hostile  Sioux 
and  Cheyennes  to  July  17,  '69 ;  with  the  Canadian  River  expedition,  '68-9 ;  with 
the  Republican  River  expedition  in  June  and  July,  '69;  on  sick  leave  of  absence 
until  April,  70;  joined  regiment  in  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  and  serve  1  at  Fort 
McPherson,  Plum  Creek,  North  Platte  and  D.  A.  Russell,  to  Dec.,  71  ;  accom- 
panied the  second  detachment  of  the  regiment,  via  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf 
of  California,  to  Arizona,  in  Feb.,  72,  and  served  at  Fort  Bowie,  Camp  Grant  and 
Camp  Apache,  72-73 ;  in  the  Apache  campaigns  of  73-4;  at  the  San  Carlos 
Agency  to  Oct.,  74;  on  recruiting  service  to  Dec  ,  76;  rejoined  regiment  at  Fort 
McPherson,  and  served  there  until  July,  77,  when  ordered  to  Chicago  to  assist 


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in  quelling  the  railroad  riots  ;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  with  a  tour  of  field 
service  to  the  Little. Missouri  River,  until  May,  78  ;  on  field  service  in  Northern 
Wyoming  to  Dec.,  '78  ;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  to  April,  '80 ;  on  field  service  in  the 
sand  hills  of  Western  Nebraska  during  Jan.  and  Feb.,  79  ;  in  the  Ute  expedition 
during  the  fall  and  winter  of  79,  and  participated  in  raising  the  siege  and  action 
of  Milk  Creek,  Col.,  79;  at  Camp  Sheridan,  Neb.,  to  Oct.,  '80 ;  on  leave  of  ab- 
sence to  May,  '81  ;  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  to  '85,  when  regiment  was  transferred 
to  Dept.  of  Missouri ;  served  in  Kan.  and  Indian  Ter.  to  present  date.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied—  Adj.  174th  N.  Y.  Vols.,  '62-3;  A.  A.  A.  G.,  Dist.  of  Ga.,  in  '65. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — First  and  second  assaults  ori  Port  Hudson,  Louisiana, 
and  was  a  volunteer  for  the  storming  party,  '63;  battles  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads 
and  Pleasant  Hill,  La. ;  led  the  assault  in  battle  of  Cane  River,  La. ;  at  the  siege 
of  Alexandria  and  the  engigement  on  Mensura  Plains,  La. ;  in  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Creek,  Va.,  and  other  combats  and  engagements  of  less  importance,  in  '64;  while 
marching  across  the  country  from  Fort  Lyon  to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  was 
engaged,  in  May,  '69,  in  the  combats  with  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyennes  at  Beaver 
and  Spring  Creeks  ;  his  company  (M)  was  surrounded  at  Spring  Creek  by  a  large 
force  of  Indians  under  Tall  Bull,  but  their  assaults  were  successfully  resisted  until 
the  arrival  of  the  main  column;  engaged  in  the  sand-hills,  near  Frenchman's 
Fork,  in  July,  '69,  in  repulsing  a  night  attack  of  the  enemy  at  Rock  Creek,  and 
in  the  action  at  Summit  Springs;  in  the  combats  northeast  of  the  forks  of  Tonto 
Creek,  in  Sunflower  Valley,  near  Four  Peaks,  at  Wild  Rye  Creek,  and  near  the 
headwaters  of  Cherry  Creek,  Ariz.,  in  73-4. 

Bache,  Dallas  '(Maj.  and  Surg.).  Born  in  District  of  Columbia  Jan.  23, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Penna.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  accepted  May  30,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Asst. 
Surg.  May  28,  '66 ;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Aug.  5,  '67.  Brevet  rank-^Evt.  Capt.  and 
MMJ.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Backus,  George  B.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).     Born  in  Pennsylvania.     Ap- 

Sointed  from  Colo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  71 ;  graduated 
une  16,  75.    Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
12,  '80. 

Bacon,  John  M.  (Major  7th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Kentucky,  April  17,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Kentucky — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieutenant  llth  Kentucky  Volunteer  Cavalry  rtep.  22,  '62;  honorably  mustered 
out  Nov.  4,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Ky.  Vol.  Cav.  Nov.  5,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '63; 
Capt.  Mar.  14,  '63;  Maj.  Nov.  20,  '64  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  21,  '65  ;  app. 
Capt.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  14,  '67;  Major  7th  Cav.  April  14,  '84. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  siege  of  Resaca,  Ga.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the 
Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  the  Atlanta  Campaign,  '64;  in  Dept. 
of  Texas  to  71  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  Staff  duty  to  '84;  with  Regiment  in 
Dept.  of  Dak.  to  '88;  in  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  to  '90;  at  present  stationed  at 
Fort  Riley,  Kan.  Staff  position*  occupied — Col.  and  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Genl.  of  the 
Army  from  Jan.  1.  71,  to  Feb.  8,  '84.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  the  siege  and 
battle  of  Resaca,  Ga. 

Badeau,  Adam  (Captain  U.  S.  Army.).  Born  in  New  York,  Dec.  29,  1831. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Acfual  rank — Capt.  and  A.  A. 
D.  C.  Vol.  April  29,  '62  ;  hon.  mus.  out  July  1,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  March  22, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Captain  May  18,  '69,  for  inca- 
pacity arising  from  wounds  received  in  the  assault  on  Port  Hudson.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Col.  Vol.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services ;  Brevet  Brig. 
Gen.  Vol.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  terminating 
with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  Robert  E.  Lee  ;  Bvt.  Capt., 
Maj.,  Lieut.  Col.,  Col.  and  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  War.  Honorably  mentioned — Reports  of  Generals  W.  T.  Sherman  and 
Gillmore;  and  quoted  as  authority  in  Personal  Memoirs  of  Generals  Grant  and 
"VV.  T.  Sherman.  Service — Volunteer  aide-de-camp  to  Gen.'  W.  T.  Sherman, 
without  rank  or  pay,  from  February  to  April,  '62 ;  volunteer  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig. 


30  EECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  BAD 

Gen.  Gillmore;  staff  of  Gen.  W.  T.  Sherman  April,  '62,  to  May, '63,  in  Depart- 
ment of  the  South  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Grant  from  May, '63 ;  unable,  on  account 
of  wounds,  to  join  him  until  Feb.,  '64;  on  duty  with  Gen.  Grant  as  Lieut.-Col. 
and  Military  Secretary  during  Wilderness  Campaign  and  operations  in  front  of 
Richmond  and  Petersburg,  Virginia  ;  on  duty  by  special  order  at  the  Executive 
Mansion  under  President  Grant,  from  December,  '69,  to  May,  '70.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — In  operations  at  Port  Royal  and  before  Savannah  from  Feb.  to 
April,  '62;  in  siege  of  Fort  Pulaski  April,  '62;  operations  before  Corinth; 
assault  on  Port  Hudson  May  27,  '63  (wounded);  in  all  the  battles  of  the  Wilder- 
ness Campaign,  and  in  front  of  Richmond  and  Petersburg,  Va.,  '64;  at  the  sur- 
render of  Gen.  Lee  at  Appomattox,  Va.,  April  9, '65.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Lieut.  Col.  and  Military  Secretary  to  Gen.  Grant ;  Col.  and  A.  D.  C.  to  the 
Gen.  of  the  Army,  from  Mar.,  '65,  to  Mar.,  '69.  History — Secretary  of  legation  at 
London  from  May  to  Dec., '69 ;  Con.-Gen.  at  London  from  May,  '70,  to  Sep., 
'81 ;  appointed  Minister  resident  to  Belgium,  Aug.,  '75,  by  PrrsMent  Grunt; 
declined  appointment;  permitted  by  the  State  and  War  Departments  to  attend 
ex-President  Grant  during  his  stay  in  Great  Britain  and  part  of  his  tour  in 
Europe,  '77;  nominated  charge  d'affaires  to  Copenhagen  by  President  (Jar- 
field  March,  '81;  declined  appointment;  Con.-Gen.  at  Havana  May,  '82,  to 
April, '84;  author  of  "Military  History  of  Ulysses  S.  Grant";  also  of  "  Con- 
spiracy, a  Cuban  Romance,"  of "  Aristocracy  in  England,"  and  of  "  Grant  in 
Peace,  a  Personal  Memoir." 

Badger,  William  (Captain  U.S.  Army).  Born  in  New  Hampshire  Aug.,  1826. 
Retired;  appointed  from  New  Hampshire — Civil  Life.  Actual  rani: — dipt.  4th 
N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  commissioned  Col.  4th  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  2i'. 
not  must. ;  Capt.  9th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  June  18,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  20,  '(36  ;  2d 
Lieut.  6th  Inf.  May  19,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  9,  '67;  Capt.  Dec.  15,  '80;  Retired 
Jan.  25,  '89.  Brevetrank—  Bvt.  Major  Vols.  and  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  Dept.  of  the  South  from 
Sept., '61,  to  April, '64;  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  from  Aug.,  T)U,  to  Ant:.,  '67; 
at  Columbia,  S.  C.;  Greensboro'  and  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  '68;  at  Citadel  in  Charles- 
ton, S.  C.,  to  March,  '69;  at  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  from  there  to  Southeastern 
Kansas,  Camp  near  Baxter  Springs,  An  jr.,  '69,  to  Sept..  '71 ;  at  Forts  Hayes  and 
Lamed  from  October,  71,  to  May,  72;  at  Fort  Buford,  Dakota,  June,  78; 
repairing  road  from  Fort  Buford  to  Fort  Stevenson,  Dak.,  fall  of  '72;  changed 
station  to  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  Dak.,  Oct.,  '73,  then  to  Standing  Rook,  now  Fort 
Yates,  June,  75;  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  Oct.,  77  ;  Fort  A.  Lim-oln,  Feb.,  79;  in  the 
field  from  April  1  to  Nov.  1,  79,  locating  and  building  wairon  road  from  Mandan, 
Dak.,  to  Glendive,  Mont.,  225  miles,  near  survey  and  guarding  N.  P.  R.  R.  Sur- 
veyors;  with  Co.  at  White  River,  Col.,  '80;  at  Fort  Cameron,  U.  T.,  Aug.,  '81  ; 
on  recruiting  service  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  Sept.  15,  '81,  and  David's  Island,  N.  Y. 
H.,  Oct.  1,  '82  ;  on  duty  as  executive  officer  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison,  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kans.,  Oct.  31,  '82;  relieved  and  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  Jan., 
'83;  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  June, '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q. 
M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  from  Aug.,  '66,  to  Aug.,  '67  ; 
Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  of  troops  temporarily  in  the  field,  '68;  Post  Adj.  and 
Sig.  Officer  at  Fort  Lamed,  Kans.,  72  ;  Adj.  Inf.  Batt.  at  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  Dak., 
Oct.,  73,  to  June,  75 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  and  A.  C.  S.,  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  about 
two  years ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  and  A.  C.  S.,  at  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  from  Oct.,  77,  to  Feb., 
79;  A.  A.  Q.  M..  and  A.  C.  S.,  in  the  field  from  April  1  to  Nov.  1,  79.  £<r 
skirmishes,  etc. — Port  Royal  Expedition,  battle  of  Pocotaligo,  siege  on  Morris' 
Island  against  Forts'  Wagner  and  Sumter;  battle  of  Olustee,  Florida;  in  Ute 
campaign,  Colorado,  '80.  Commands  held — Regiment  at  Bermuda  Hundred, 
Virginia;  Co.  E,  6th  Infantry,  from  August,  '66,  to  August,  '67;  Co.  and  Camp 
at  Baxter  Springs,  August,  '69,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  Co.  at  Fort  Hayes,  Kansas,  Oct., 
71,  to  May,  72;  Co.  at  Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  June,  72,  to  June,  73;  relocating 
and  repairing  road  between  Forts  Buford  and  Stevenson,  Dak.,  fall  of  72;  Col- 
umn, teams  and  employe's,  in  the  field  from  April  1  to  Nov.  1,  79,  locating  and 
building  wagon  road  from  Marfdan,  Dak.,  to  Glendive,  Mont. ;  Co.  and  post,  Fort 


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Cameron,  Utah,  in  Aug.,  '81.  History — Son  of  Ex-Governor  William  Badger, 
grandson  of  General  Joseph,  Captain  in  the  Revolution  in  1776 ;  great-grandson 
of  General  Joseph,  Sr.  (See  American  Ancestry,  vol.  iv.),  being  Col.  New 
Hampshire  Provincial  Militia  in  1771  ;  and  his  mother  being  Hannah  Pearson, 
dau.  of  Dr.  William  Cogswell,  of  Atkinson,  N.  H.,  Surgeon  in  "Revolutionary 
War,"  chief  Med.  officer,  reorganization  of  the  U.  S.  Army  under  Washington  ; 
was  born  August,  1826,  at  the  u  Badger  Homestead,"  in  that  part  of  Gilmanton 
now  Belmont,  N.  H. ;  fitted  for  college  at  Gilmanton  Academy  ;  received  degree 
of  A.  B.  at  Dart.  Coll.  July,  '48,  and  A.M.  July,  '51  ;  was  Clerk  and  Supt.  at 
Gilmanton  Mill*,  '48  to  '59 ;  Supt.  Tilton  Mills,  N.  H.,  '59  to  '61. 

Bailey,  Charles  J.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  ia  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet -at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  76;  graduated 
June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
14,  '88. 

Bailey,  Clarence  M.  (Captain  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  26,  1841. 
Retiring  year,  1905 ;  appointed  from  Indiana — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  accepted  Sept.  4,  '61 ;  1st  Liout.  July  14,  '63  ; 
Capt.  July  28,  '66;  unassigned  April  22,  '69;  assigned  to  8th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70. 

Bailey,  Edward  L.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.,  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born  in 
New  Hampshire.  Appointed  from  N.  H. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Capt.  2d  N. 
H.  Vol.  Inf.  June  7,  '61 ;  Maj.  June  26,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Feb.  20,  '63 ;  Col.  May  1, 
'63;  hon.  must,  out  June  21,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  Mar.  7,  '67;  accepted 
Apr.  29,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  10,  76.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  First  Lieut.  Nov.  6, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Capt. 
Nov.  6,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  Va.  ; 
Maj.  Nov.  6,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  (2d), 
Va. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  6,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  from  '61  to  '63;  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  campaigns  of  the 
Peninsula,  and  those  of  Virginia,  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania,  '62-63;  on  frontier 
duty  in  the  West,  at  Forts  Sedgwick  and  Laramie,  to  71;  at  Paducah,  Ky.,  to 
72;  at  Frankfort,  Ky.,  to  73  ;  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  73;  at  Forts  Bridger,  San- 
ders and  Laramie  to  '82;  at  Fort  Omaha  to  '86;  at  Fort  Spokane  to  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  battles  of  Williamsburg,  Va., May,  '62;  Fair 
Oaks,  Va.,  June,  '62;  Second  Bull  Run,  Aug.,  '62  ;  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July,  '63. 

Bailey,  Harry  Lee  (First  Lieut.,  R.  Q.  M.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  D»lton,  Ohio, 
Oct.  4,  1854.  Retiring  year,  1918;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  72;  graduated  June  14,  76.  Actual  rank—%\  Lieut. 
21st  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  March  25,  '84;  Reg.  Q.  M.  21st  Inf. 
Feb.  28, '89.  (Cadet  1st  Lieut.  1876.)  Service— Graduating  leave  to  Sept.  28, 

76  ;  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  Oct.  27,  76  ;  Fort  Klamath,  Ore.,  to  Mar.  22,  77  ; 
Ft.  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  to  June  19,  77;  D.  S.  Ft.  Colville,  W.  T.,  May  2  to  15, 

77  ;  Nez  Perce  Indian  War  to  Aug.  28,  77;  bearing  dispatches  from   Montana  to 
Spokane  Falls,  W.  T.;  Nez  Perce  War,  Aug.  10  to  17,  77;  Ft,  Lapwai,  I.  T.,  to 
Oct.  9,  77 ;  Ft.  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  June  5,  78 ;  Ft.  Townsend,  W.  T.,  Oct.  4, 
78,  to  April  28,  79;  D.  S.  pursuit  of  deserters  to  May  3,  79;  D.  S.   Dept.  rifle 
competition  July  7  to  24,  79;  D.  S.  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  and  White  Bluffs,  W.  T., 
June,  '80,  to  April  12,  '81 ;  D.  S.  Ft.  Myer,  Va.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  May, 
'82;  delay  to  June  11,  '82;  Leave  to  Sept.  11,  '82;  Cutting  Trail  to  head  Dis- 
covery Bay,  W.  T.,  Oct.,  '82;  Leave  Dec.  13,  '83,  to  April  1,  '84;  Ft.  Townsend, 
W.  T.,  to  May  21,  '84;  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  to  June  25,  '84;  Ft.  D.  A. 
Russell,  Wyo.  T..  to  July  11,  '85;  in  the  Field,  CrUfield,  Kansas,  to  Aug.  6,  '85; 
Ft.  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Sept.  5,  '85 ;  in  the  Field,  Evanston  and  Rocksprings, 
Wyo.T.,  miners'  riots,  to  Oct.  22,  '85;  Ft.  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Dec.  4,  '85;  on 
leave  to  Jan.  3,  '86;  Ft.  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Aug.  7,  '86;  in  the  Field  and 
en  route  via  Ft.  Bridger,  Wyo.  T.,  and  old  Ft.  Thornburg,  Utah,  to  establish  a  new 
post,  Ft.  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  to  Aug.  20,  '86 ;  Ft.  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  to  June  21, 
'88 ;  escorting  Paymaster  to  Price,  Utah,  Jan.  20  to  26,  '86 ;  on  leave  May  27  to 


32  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  BAI 

Oct.  7,  '87;  escorting  wagon  train  to  and  from  Ft.  Bridger,  Wyo.  T.,  Sept.  8  to  25, 
'86 ;  D.  S.  Ft.  Douglass,  Utah,  Jan.  7  to  Feb.  9,  '88 ;  Ft.  Sidney,  Neb.,  to  Nov.  4, 
'89;  Summer  March  to  Kearney,  Neb.,  '88 ;  on  leave  Nov.  4,  '89,  to  Feb.  27,  '90; 

Ft.  Sidney,  Neb.,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — Depot  Q.  M.  and  Com.  Uma- 

tilla,  Ore.,  Bannock  War,  78 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  and  A.  D.  C.  Dist.  Clearwater,  Bannock 
Indian  War.  78  ;  Post  Adj.  at  Ft.  Townsend,  W.  T.,  Ft.  Klamath,  Ore.,  Ft.  Van- 
couver, W.  T.,  Ft.  Myer,  Va.,  White  Bluffs,  W.  T.,  Ft.  Du  Cheane,  Utah  ;  Batt.  Adj. 
Ft.  Russell,  Wyo.  T.,  Ft.  Sidney,  Neb. ;  Acting  Regimental  Adjt.  21st  Inf.  Jan.  2  to 
April  12,  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Ft.  Townsend,  W.  T.,  79  to '83 ;  Ft.  Sidney, 
Neb. ;  Depot  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Wnite  Bluffs,  W.  T. ;  Recruiting  Officer,  Post 
Treasurer,  Post  Engineer  Officer,  Acting  Ordnance  Officer,  Acting  Signal  Officer, 
Range  Officer.  Commands  held— Com.  Co.  F,  21st  Infantry,  76-7 ;  Co.  B,  21st 
Infantry,  '80;  Co.  I,  21st  Inf.,  June,  '84,  to  Feb.,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Battle  of  the  " Clearvvater,"  July  11  and  12,  77,  Nez  Perce  War;  skirmish,  Nez 
Perce  Indian  Reservation,  Idaho,  July  13,  77 ;  skirmish,  White  Bird  Canyon, 
Salmon  River,  Idaho,  July,  77,  Honorably  mentioned — Gen.  Howard's  Report  of 
Nez  Perce  War,  77 ;  Report  of  Capt.  Jocelyn,  Com.  Co.  B,  21st  Inf.,  Battle  of 
the  "Clearwater,"  July  11  and  12,  77, for  "coolness and  bravery."  History — Dept. 
Hdqrs.  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  in  charge  of  Indian  prisoners  of  war;  Vancouver 
Bks.,  '81 ;  through  British  Columbia  and  Canada,  '87. 

Bailey,  Hobart  K.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Mississippi— Civil  Life.  A  dual  rani'— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  '27.  7-  ; 
accepted  July  31,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  17,  79.  Staff  positions  hel>I—\djt.  5th 
Inf.  March  27,  '83,  to  March  31,  '87 ;  Captain  and  Acting  Judge  Advocate  De- 
partment of  Arizona  from  Aug.  12,  '87,  to . 

Bailey,  Thomas  C.  J.  (Capt.  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Dela- 
ware. Appointed  from  Delaware — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  17th  U. 
S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  26,  '61  ;  Capt.  Dec.  14,  '62.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Major,  Aug.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battl. 
the  Weldon  Railroad.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ; 
with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '61-4.  Retired  Aug.  18,  '65,  for  disability  result- 
ing from  disease  contracted  in  line  of  duty.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of 
Weldon  R.  R.,  Va.,  Aug.  19,  '64. 

Baily,  Elisha  I.  (Colonel  U.  S.  \.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Nov.  14,  1824. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rani- — 1st  Lieut. 
and  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  16,  '47 ;  accepted  Feb.  2."),  '47 ;  Captain  and  Asst. 
Surgeon  Feb.  16,  '52 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  May  15,  '61 ;  Lieut. -Col.  and  Sur- 
geon June  26,76;  accepted  Aug.  11,  76;  Colonel  and  Surgeon  Jan.  30,  '83; 
retired,  by  operation  of  law,  Nov.  14,  '88.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.- 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithfuj  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service — With  the  Army  of  Invasion  and  Occupation  of  Mexico  to  Jan.,  '48; 
at  Fort  Gibson,  Ark.,  to  Aug..  '48  ;  Fort  Washita,  Ark.,  to  July,  '51 ;  Fort  Belk- 
nap,  Tex.,  to  Sep., '53 ;  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  to  July, '57;  Medical  Purveyor  in 
Utah  to  Aug.,  '58;  temporary  duty,  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  Feb.  t«>  May,  '59  ; 
at  Albuquerque,  in  the  field  in  New  Mexico,  and  Medical  Director,  Santa  Fe,  X. 
M.,  to  Jan.,  '63;  Hospital  duty  and  Member  of  a  Retiring  Board,  Wilmington, 
Del.,  to  Jan.,  '66  ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  Jan.,  '66,  to . 

Baily,  Joseph  C.  (Lieut.-Col.  and  Surgeon.)  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Feb. 
25,  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Oct.  27,  '57  ;  accepted  March  22,  '58  ; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Oct.  27,  '62  ;  Major  and  Surgeon  Dec.  1,  '64  ;  Lieut.- 
Col.  and  Asst.  Medical  Purveyor  Nov.  18,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.- 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service — In  the  field  and  at  Fort  Bridger,  Utah,  to  July,  '60  ;  in  the  field  in  New 
Mexico  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  to  Nov.,  '62;  Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  to 
Feb.,  '63;  in  the  medical  director's  office  and  in  charge  of  post  hospital.  Fort  Mon- 
roe, Va.,  to  July,  '63  ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Dec.,  '63  ;  at  Fort  Colum- 
bus, New  York,  to  Sep.,  '64;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  at  Bald- 


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more,  Md.,  to  Aug., '65 ;  Camp  Reynolds  and  Benicia,  Cal.,  to  Dec., '65  ;  Fort 
Humboldt,  Cal.,  to  July,  '66;  in  Arizona  to  June,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  from 
July,  '67. 

Bainbridge,  Aug.  H.  (Captain  14th  Infantry).  Born  in  New  York,  De- 
cember 7,  1836.  Retiring  year,  1900  ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 
Pvt.  general  service  and  Sergeant  Co.  A,  2d  Battalion,  14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug. 
11,  '58,  to  July  30,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  July  14,  '62  ;  accepted  July  30,  '62  ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  9,  '64 ;  Capt.  Aug.  11,  '66.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  18,  '64,  for 
gallant  services  during  the  operations  on  the  Weldon  Railroad.  Service — In  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '62-5,  and  in  different  parts  of  the  country 
with  his  regiment  from  '65  to  '90 ;  present  station  at  Fort  Townseud,  Wash. 

Bainbridg-e,  Edmund  C.  (Major  3d  Art.,  Brev.  Lieut.  Col.).,  Born  in  Va., 
March  18,  1835.  Retiring  year,  1899.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U. 
S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '52 ;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank — Brevet 
2d  Lieut,  3d  Art,  July  1,  '56;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Oct.  31,  '56;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2, 
T59 ;  trs.  to  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  Qm.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '61 ; 
Capt.  5th  Art.  Aug.  30, ''62;  Maj.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Sept.  3, '64;  accepted  Feb.  19,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  July  1,  '66 ;  Maj.  1st  Art.  March  6,  '82;  trs.  to  3d  Art.  May  5,  '82. 
Brevet  rank— Brevet  Maj.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Baird,  Absalom  (Brigadier  General  and  Brevet  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Pennsylvania,  Aug.  20,  1824.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U. 
S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '45;  graduated  July  1,  '49.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d 
Lieut.  2d  "U.  S.  Art,  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.,  April  1,  '50;  1st  Lieut,  Dec. 
24,  '53;  Brevet  Captain  and  A.  A.  G.,  May  11,  '61;  accepted  May  13,  '61;  Capt. 
and  A.  A.  G.,  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Major  and  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Nov.  12,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov. 
14,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  of  Vols.  April  28,  '62;  accepted  May  7,  '62;  honorably  must- 
ered out  Sep.  1,  '66;  app.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst.  Insp.  Gen.  June  20,  '74,  to  rank 
from  June  13,  '67;  Colonel  and  Insp.  Gen.  March  11,  '85;  Brig.  Gen.  and  Insp. 
Gen.  Feb.  27,  '89  ;  accepted  March  2,  '89 ;  Retired  from  active  service,  by  oper- 
ation of  law,  August  20,  '88.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  Sept. 
20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ; 
Col.  Nov.  24,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  cap- 
ture of  Atlanta,  Ga.;  Major-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  field  during  the  war;  Major-Gen,  of  Vols.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  faithful 
services  and  distinguished  conduct  during  the  Atlanta  campaign,  and  particu- 
larly in  the  battles  of  Resaca  and  Jonesboro',  and  for  general  good  conduct  in  the 
command  of  his  division  against  Savannah.  Service— Served  with  regiment  to 
Sep.,  '56;  Principal  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from  Sep. 
9,  '56,  to  Aug.  31,  '59;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in 
the  Army  of  the  West  in  all  the  operations  connected  with  the  '63  and  '64  cam- 
paigns; in  the  march  with  Sherman's  army  to  the  sea  and  through  the  Carolinas, 
'64-5;  on  duty  as  Inspector-General  at  various  Dept.  and  Division  Headquarters 
from  '65  to '84;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  until  retirement.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
In  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.,  Sept.  20,  '63 ;  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Nov. 
24,  '63 ;  battles  of  Resaca  and  Jonesboro',  and  the  siege  and  capture  of  Atlanta, 
Ga., '64;  in  the  capture  of  Savannah,  Ga.,  '64.  Commands  held — Commanded  a 
Division  in  the  march  to  the  sea  and  in  the  capture  of  Savannah. 

Baird,  George  W.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Connecticut  Dec.  13, 
1839.  Retiring  year,  1903.  Appointed  from  Connecticut— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — Private  1st  Battery,  Connecticut  Vol.  L.  Art.,  August  25,  '62  ;  transferred  to 
Co.  H,  13th  Vet.  Reserve  Corps,  Dec.  19,  '63  ;  discharged  March  14,  '64 ;  Colonel  32d 
U.S.  Col.  Inf.  March  18, '64 ;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  22,  '65;  app.  2d 
Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  transferred  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  accepted 
Feb.  28, '67;  1st  Lieut.  April  27, '67  ;  transferred  to  5th  Inf.  May  19, '69;  ap- 
pointed Major  and  Paymaster  June  23,  '79;  accepted  June  26,  '79.  Staff  positions 
occupied.—  Adjutant  5th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71,  to  June  26,  '79. 


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Baird,  William  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Aug.  22, 
1852.  Retiring  year  1916  ;  app.  cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  "  at  large  "  Sept.,  70  ; 
graduated  June  16,  75  ;  at  Signal  School,  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  and  graduated  as  Act. 
Signal  Officer,  '82.  Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb. 
15,  '81.  Service — Joined  and  served  at  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  Nov.,  75;  escorting 
funds  to  Tucson,  Ariz,  June,  77;  served  at  Fort  Verde  and  Whipple  Bar- 
racks, A.  T.,  till  July,  78  ;  returned  to  Fort  Verde  July  6  ;  relieved  December, 
78 ;  on  sick-leave  till  Aug.,79  ;  conducted  recruits  from  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  to  Ariz., 
Aug.,  79  ;  served  at  Fort  Verde  79 ;  along  the  road  from  Prescott  to  Ehrenburg, 
A.  T.,  and  in  the  field  April  and  May,  '80 ;  president  of  board  for  purchase  of 
pack-mules  July,  '80,  serving  in  Arizona  and  California;  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  '82  ; 
in  the  field  at  Ash  Creek,  Ariz. ;  ordered  to  Fort  Apache ;  on  Board  to  examine 
Candidates,  '83;  Recruiting  Service  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  May,  '83;  at  Fort 
Lewis,  Col.,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  and  in  the  field,  J85  ;  ordered  to  duty  at 
Cav.  Depot,  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  '86;  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.  '87,  recorder  of  Board 
making  new  rules  for  Horse-Shoeing  in  the  army  ;  at  Centennial  Review  before 
the  President  of  the  U.  S.  at  Phila.,  Pa.,  Oct.,  '87  ;  in  Inaugural  ceremonies, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  '89  ;  and  in  N.  Y.  City,  in  Centennial  ceremonies,  April  30, 
'89  ;  escort  to  the  Maj.-Gen.  commanding  the  Army  July,  '89;  marched  from  Fort 
Myer  to  Mt.  Gretna,  Pa.,  and  on  special  duty  of  instruction  with  Penna.  Militia  ; 
on  duty  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  G.  and  Chief 
Q.  M.  in  the  field,  Dist.  of  the  Colorado,  April  and  May,  '80;  app»  Reg.  Adj.  Nov., 
'84;  A.  A.  A.  G.  in  the  field,  Dist.  of  Southern  New  Mexico,  '85;  Adj.  of  Cav. 
Batt.  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  '87 ;  Adj.  of  Batt.  of  Cav.  at  Centennial  Review  at  Phila., 
Pa.,  October, '87;  same  at  Inaugural  ceremonies, '89 ;  same  at  Centennial  cere- 
monies at  N.  Y.  City,  '89 ;  Adjutant  of  the  encampment  of  troops  at  Mt.  Gretna, 
Penna.,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  movement  of  Chiricahua  tribe 
from  Southern  Arizona  and  Old  Mexico  to  San  Carlos,  Ariz.;  also  in  attack  on 
Ft.  Apache  by  renegade  Apaches,  76 ;  scouting  operations  in  Tonto  Basin  ;  cam- 
paign against  Chiricahua  Indians,  April  and  May,  '80;  scouting  in  Eastern 
Arizona  during  Chevalon's  Fork  Campaign;  Crook's  Campaign  in  Ari/ona  and 
Mexico, '83;  the  Geronimo  Campaign,  '85.  Command*  //'•/</ — Co.  "B"  Indian 
Scouts,  at  Fore  Verde,  from  July  6  to  Dec.,  78  ;  Escorts  and  guards  over  1 
Mail,  '80;  Cav.  guard  at  Dept.  Hd.  Qrs. ;  Troop  in  Chevalon's  Fork  Campaign  ; 
and  in  Crook's  Campaign. 

Baker,  Chauncey  B.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Aug.  26, 
1860.  Retiring  year,  1924;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  7th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  1,  '86.  Service— M  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Oct.  1  to  14, '86  ;  Fort  McKm- 
ney,  Wyo.,  Oct..  '86,  to  Aug..  '87  ;  at  School  of  Application,  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  Sept.  1,  '87,  to  June  23,  '89,  graduating  in  the  class  of  that  year ;  Asst.  In- 
structor in  Engineering  at  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leavenworth,  from 
Sept.,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Baker,  David  J.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.,  June  25, 1865. 
Retiring  year  1929;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1. 
graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—1&  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Infantry,  July  1,  '86. 
Service — Joined  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  1,  '86;  changed  station  with  regi- 
ment to  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  Aug.,  '87;  on  leave  of  absence  (most  of  the  time  in 
Mexico)  from  Dec.  10,  '88,  to  March  10,  '89;  on  practice  march  to  Bismarck,  D.  T., 
from  July  1  to  July  10,  '89;  in  camp  of  instruction  on  Cannon  Ball  River,  N.  D., 
Sept.,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Eng.  and  Topog.  officer  from  Aug.  1, 
to  Nov.  30,  '88.  Commands  held— Commanded  Co.  D,  12th  Inf.,  from  Jan.  1  to 
Feb.  15, '87;  from  July  23  to  Aug.  12,  and  from  Aug.  21  to  Nov.  1,  '88;  and 
from  May  1,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Baker,  Frank  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68  ;  graduated  June 
14,  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  1,  74;  transferred  to  the  Ordnance  Corps  April  18,  79 ;  Captain  of  Ordnance 
June  14,  '86.  Service— At  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Asst.  Instructor  of 


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Infantry  and  Artillery  tactics,  July  5  to  Aug.  28,  72,  and  of  Ordnance  and 
Gunnery  Aug.  3-28,  72;  leave  of  absence  to  Dec.  14,  72  ;  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wy- 
oming, "Dec.  14,  72,  to  May  16,  73,  and  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  Ty.,  to  Sept. 
16,  74 ;  at  the  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  Act.  Asst.  Professor 
of  Mathematics,  Sept.  30,  74,  to  Sept.  18,  76 ;  in  garrison  at  Louisburg  and 
New  Orleans,  La.,  Oct.  4,  76,  to  June  1,  77  ;  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  to  July 
27,  77;  suppressing  railroad  disturbances  to  Oct.  31,  77,  and  on  leave  of  absence 
to  Dec.  31,  77;  at  Jackson  Bks,  La-,  to  July  29,  78;  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  to 
Sept.  8,  78  ;  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  to  Sept.  27,  78  ;  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  Dec.  11,  78; 
Jackson  Bks,  La.,  to  June,  79 ;  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  June  20,  79 ;  Asst.  at  Rock  Island 
Arsenal  to  May  30,  '81 ;  on  leave  July  3  to  Sept.  10,  79 ;  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal., 
to  May  10,  '83 ;  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass.,  to  Nov.  24,  '83  ;  at  Frankford  Arsenal, 
Pa.,  to  present  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  13th  Inf.  June  10,  76,  to 
June  20,  79. 

Baker,  John  P.  (Major,  Paymaster  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Illi- 
nois July  24,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  life. 
Actual  rank — 2nd  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Dragoons,  March  23,  '61 ;  accepted  March  30, 
'61;  1st  Lieut.  May  13,  '61;  Captain  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  July  17, '62  ;  Captain  and  A.  D. 
C.  of  Vols.  Aug.  20,  '62 ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '62 ;  revoked  Feb.  14,  '63 ;  resigned  as  Cap- 
tain of  Cav.  July  1,  '68  ;  appointed  Major  and  Paymaster  Dec.  8,  '82  ;  accepted 
Jan.  3,  '83.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  April  9,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  the  battle  of  Pleasant  Hill,  La.;  Brevet  L'eut.  Col.  March  16,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C. 
Julv  f>,  '61,  to  Sept.  30,  '62,  and  from  Feb.  14,  '63,  to  Dec.  2,  '64. 

Baker,  Stephen  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan,  Dec.  19,  '40.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  E,  6th 
Inf.,  Aug.  20,  '60;  Corporal  March  7,  '62;  Sergeant  Major  6th  Inf.  April  1,  '63; 
private  Co.  F,  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug.  24,  '63 ;  Sergeant  Sept.  1,  '63 ;  Sergeant  Co.  D, 
6th  Inf.,  March  18,  '64;  1st  Sergeant  March  20,  '64;  discharged  July  10,  '64;  1st 
Sergeant  Co.  D,  6th  Inf.,  July  11,  '64;  Q.  M.  Sergeant  6th  Inf.  Oct.  6,  '64;  ap- 
pointed 2d  Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  3,  '65;  accepted  May  12,  '65; 
Captain  June  8,  74.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  with 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  (in  1st  Brigade,  2d  Div.,  5th  Corps)  from  March,  '62, 
to  Aug.,  '63;  at  posts  in  N.  Y.  harbor  winter  '63-64;  in  the  field  with  Army  of 
Potomac  '64-5 ;  served  at  various  posts  throughout  the  country  from  '65  to  pres- 
ent date  ;  in  field  on  expedition  of  General  Terry  against  Sitting  Bull,  summer  of 
76.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  from  March  1,  '67,  to  Sept.  1,  '68. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Siege  of  Yorktown  and  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern 
Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Petersburg,  Va., 
Antietam,  Md.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Baldridge,  Benjamin  L.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio,  Feb.  9,  1821. 
Retired ;  appointed  from  Kansas — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Post  Chaplain 
with  rank  of  Captain,  June  8,76;  accepted  June  30,  76.  Retired  Feb.  9,  '85, 
by  operation  of  law. 

Baldwin,  Frank  D.  (Captain  5th  Infantry).  Born  in  Michigan  June 
26,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906  ;  appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — 2d  Lieutenant  Michigan  Horseg'ds  Sept.  19,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
22,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  19th  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '62;  Captain  March  1,  '64: 
hon.  must,  out  June  10,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23, '66 ;  accepted 
May  10,  '66;  trs.  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trs.  to  5th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  Capt. 
Mar.  20,  79.  Brevet  rank — Nominated  to  the  Senate  for  brevets  of  captain  fed 
Major,  and  recommendation  for  brevet  of  lieutenant-colonel  on  file  in  A.  G.  O. 
Service — Guarding  railroad  bridge  near  Brentwood,  Tenn.;  command  sur- 
rendered to  General  Forrest  by  Captain  Baasett  March  25,  '63;  in  Libby 
Prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  to  June,  '63,  when  exchanged ;  Nov.,  Dec.,  '63,  in  the 
defense  of  a  railroad  bridge  near  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.;  attacked  by,  and 
surrendered  to,  General  Wheeler,  C.  S.  A.,  Oct.  5,  and  released  without  parole; 
in  command  of  detachment  of  mounted  troops  in  pursuit  and  dispersion 
of  band  of  rebel  guerrillas  in  Tennessee;  in  General  Sherman's  Atlanta  and 


36  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.    ARMY.  BAL 

Carolina  Campaigns;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  June,  '66;  at  Little  Rock 
and  Jacksonport,  Ark.,  to  Oct.,  '66;  Fort  Marker,  Kan.,  Nov.,  '66,  to  Sep.,  '67  ; 
en  route  for  New  Mexico,  Sep.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68;  at  old  Fort  Wingate,  Jan.  to 
June, '68;  reoc'cupied  old  Fort  Fontleroy  (present  Fort  Wingate),  N.  M.,  from 
June  to  Sep.,  '68  ;  at  Forts  Harker,  Hays  and  Lamed  from  '68  to  72 ;  recruit- 
ing service,  stationed  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  Newport,  Ky  ,  from  Jan.,  '73,  to 
June,  '74  ;  participating  in  Indian  Territory  expedition  under  command  of  Gen- 
eral Nelson  A.  Miles,  July.  '74,  to  March,  '75  ;  Aug,  16,  74,  detached  from  main 
column,  in  command  of  scout  and  detachment  of  cavalry  ;  from  April,  '75,  to 
March,  '76,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.;  from  April,  '76,  to  July,  in  command  of 
escort  to  exploring  expedition  to  head  waters  of  Red  River,  Texas  ;  December  1, 
detached  from  main  column  in  command  of  three  companies  5th  Infantry  ;  from 
Nov.,  78,  to  July,  79,  on  sick  leave;  from  Nov.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '81,  on  sick 
leave  in  Europe;  Nov.,  '81,  acting  judge-advocate,  Dept.  Columbia.  Staff 
positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  to  June,  1869,  joining  regt.  at  Fort  H:irker,  Kan., 
in  July ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from  April  to  Oct.,  70 ;  A.  C.  S.  from  April  to  Nov.,  71 ;  at 
Fort  Harker,  Kan.,  fora  Nov.,  71,  to  April,  72;  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at 
Fort  Lamed,  Kan.,  from  April  to  July,  72;  July  12,  76,  adjutant  of  battalion  f>th 
Inf.  en  route  to  Yellowstone  country;  Nov.,  A.  A.  Adj.  General  of  Yellowstone 
command,  Brevet  Major-General  Nelson  A.  Miles  commanding;  A.  A.  D.  C.  to 
General  Miles  in  77;  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  the  Yellowstone  from  July,  79.  to 
July,  '80.  Battles,  *L -inn /.</»•*,  etc. — In  the  battle  of  Resaca,  action  of  Cassville, 
bat  ties  of  Dallas,  New  Hope  Church,  Golgotha  Church,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Gulp's 
Farm,  crossing  of  the  Chattahoochie,  battles  of  Peach  Tree  Creek,  siege  and  oc- 
cupation of  Atlanta,  capture  of  Savannah,  Ga.,  and  battles  of  Avery*bor<>',  Ben- 
tonville,  and  capture  of  Raleigh,  N.  C.  in  '64;  Aug.  19,  74,  attacked  by,  but 
defeated  band  of  host.ile  Indians  at  Adobe  Walks,  Tex.,  the  following  day  ; 
attacked  and  defeated  party  of  hostile  Indians  on  Chicken  Creek,  Tex.,  A 
30  ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Red  River,  Tex.,  Sep.  7  and  8  ;  while  enronte  with  3 
scouts,  oearing  dispatches,  attacked  by  75  Indians  at  Whitefish  Creek,  Tex  ;  des- 
perate 6ght  ensuing,  continuing  thence  to  Canadian  River,  Nov.  4;  detached  from 
main  column,  in  command  of  2  companies  and  1  mountain -gun,  on  the  8th  of 
Nov.;  attacked  and  defeated  large  camp  of  Indians  under  Gray  Bt-ard,  on  Mc- 
Clellan  Creek,  Texas,  recapturing  two  (2)  white  children,  Adelaide  and  Julia 
Germain;  Dec.  7,  76,  attacked  Sitting  Bull's  camp  near  Fort  Peck,  M.  T.,  driv- 
ing him  south  of  the  Missouri  River;  Dec.  18,  attacked  and  defeated  Sitting  Bull 
on  the  Red  Water  River,  M.  T ;  Jan.  7  and  8,  77,  participated  in  battle  of  Little 
Wolf  Mountains.  Wy.  Ty.;  participated  in  the  campaigns  of  the  troops  in  the 
District  of  the  Yellowstone  during  77  and  78 ;  March  9,  '80,  comdg.  troops  in 
encounter  with  hostile  Indians,  Porcupine  Creek,  M.  T. 

Baldwin,  James  H.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Oct.  9,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
35th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '62;  trs.  to  3d  Co.,  Mass.  H.  Art.,  Jan.  19, '»;.",  ;  <  '.ipt. 
1st  Batt.,  Mas?.  H.  Art.,  May  26,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  20,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  16th 
Inf.  March  30, '66 ;  accepted  May  23,  '66;  trs.  to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21.  '66:  1st 
Lieut.  July  31,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  21,  '67  ;  trs.  to  18th  Inf.  Apr.  26.  '69;  Capt. 
Oct.  6,  '87.  Staff positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  18th  Inf.  April  20,  '69,  to  June  30, 79. 

Baldwin,  John  A.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed  from 
New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  27,  72  ;  ac- 
cented Aug.  1,  72;  1st  Lt.  May  19,  '81.  Service— In  Nebraska  and  Wyoming— 
at  Tort  Omaha,  Fort  Russell  and  Fort  McKinney  from  72  to  '83;  at  School  of 
Application  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  '83  to  '85 ;  in  the  field  with  battalion  9th  Inf. 
in  Southern  Kansas,  '85 ;  in  Texas  and  Arizona  to  present  date. 

Baldwin,  Theodore  A.  (Major  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  Jersey,  Dec.  31, 1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rant: — Pvt.  and  Qm.  Sgt. 
19th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  May  3,  '62,  to  May  3,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  9,  '65 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  9,  '65;  accepted  May  19, '65;  Capt.  Julv  23,  '67;  unassigned  Mar.  13, 
'69;  assd.  to  10th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70;  Maj.  7th  Cav.  Oct.  5,  '87.  Service— Stationed 
at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  '90. 


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Baldwin,  Wm.  H.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1, '73 ; 
graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  June 
15,  77;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  Sep.  30,  77.  Staff  positions  occupied — Regimental 
Q.  M.  7th  Cav.  April  9,  '80,  to  Nov.  30,  '81. 

Ball,  Robert  B.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Virginia.  App. 
from  Virginia — Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S. 
A.  Nov.  19,  '86 ;  accepted  Nov.  22,  '86. 

Ballance,  John  G.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  at  Peoria,  111.,  May  9,  '53. 
Retiring  year,  1917.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  July  1,  71, 
to  June  15,75.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  16,75;  transferred  to 
22d  Inf.  July  1,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  25,  '81.  Service— On  leave  of  absence  until 
September  30,  75 ;  joined  Company  Oct.  1,  75 ;  Company  transferred  from 
Fort  Wayne  to  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  April  24,  76 ;  Company  transferred  to 
Fort  Wayne,  Mich.;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Brady  from  June  24,  77;  rejoined 
Company  September  19,  77;  Company  transferred  to  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich., 
October  14,  77 ;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  conducting  military 
convicts,  from  September  1  to  13,  78;  on  leave  from  Dec.  6,  78,  to  March  4, 
79;  at  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  left  May  14,  79,  en  route  to  Dept.  of  Texas;  at 
Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  May  18,  79 ;  on  D.  S.  at  Washita,  I.  T.,  from  June  22.  to  24, 
79;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Gibson  (Co.  having  been  ordered  to  Colorado)  until  about1 
Jan., '80  ;  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  March  4,  '80;  on  sick  leave  from 
Aug.  5  to  Nov.  4,  '80 ;  on  sick  leave  from  Dec.  1,  '80,  to  Jan.  31,  '81 ;  sick  leave 
extended  for  various  periods  until  Jan.,  '82  ;  joined  Co.  Jan.  13,  '82  ;  on  D.  S.  at 
Fort  Duncan,  Tex. ;  left  Fort  Clark  Nov.  16,  '82,  en  route  to  Dist.  of  New  Mex- 
ico; at  Siinta  Fe,  N.  M.,  Nov.  22,  '82 ;  transferred  from  Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.,  to 
Fort  Lewis,  Col. ;  taken  sick  at  Las  Vegas,  N.  M.,  March  20,  '83,  while  en  route 
to  Fort  Lewis;  absent,  sick,  until  April  17,  '83;  on  sick  leave  'from  April  17  to 
July  20,  '83;  on  D.  S.  at  Amargo,  N.  M.,  from  Aug.  14  to  21,  '83;  transferred 
to  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  from  Jan.  3d  to  6th,  and  at 
Fort  Selden,  N.  M.,  from  Jan.  8  to  13,  '84,  and  from  April  6  to  17,  '84 ;  ordered  to 
report  to  Brig.-Gen.  Stanley  for  staff  duty  April  22,  '84;  on  D.  S.  to  accompany 
Gen.  Stanley  from  about  Oct.  8  to  28,  '84 ;  on  D.  S.  accompanied  Brig.-Gen.  D. 
S.  Stanley  to  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  June  3  to  July  8,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex., 
Aug.  10  to  29,  '85;  at  Austin,  Tex.,  Sept.  25,  '85 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  from  Sept. 

29  to  Oct.  11,  '85;  and  from  Oct.  12  to  Nov.  15,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Davis  from  Jan.   16 
to  20,  '86  ;  Recorder  of  Army  Retiring  Board  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  from  Jan.  16 
to  20,  '86  ;  in  same  capacity  at  Fort  Davis,  Tex. ;  at  Houston,  Tex.,  from  June  10 
to  13,  '86,  examining  the  title  of  certain  land  which  formerly  belonged  to  the 
Republic  of  Texas  and  which  is  thought  to  belong  to  the  U.  S. ;  at  Austin,  Tex., 
investigating  the  archives  of  the  State  of  Texas,  in   connection  with  the  title  to 
certain  land  in  Houston,  Tex  ,  July  1,  '86  ;  at  El  Paso,  Tex.,  from  July  21  to  25, 
'86,  investigating  and  perfecting  the  title  to  the  Fort  Bliss  Military  reservation  ; 
at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  and  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  from  Aug.  1  to  29,  '86,  on  pub- 
lic business  connected  with  the  perfection  of  the  title  to  the  Fort  Bliss  Military 
Reservation  ;  on    D.  S.  from  Sept.  30  to  October  2,   from  Oct.  8  to  11,  '86,  and 
from  Feb.  1  to  10,  '87,  on  public  business  connected  with  the  survey  of  the  Fort 
Bliss  Military  Reservation ;  absent  from  March  2fcto  10,  '87,  on  public  business 
connected  with  the  title  of  the  Fort  Brown  Military  Reservation;  absent  on  April 
19,  '87,  on  public  business  connected  with  the  cession  of  Jurisdiction,  by  the  State 
of  Texas,  over  the  target  and  drill  ground  at  San  Antonio,  Tex. ;  absent  on  leave 
from  July  2  to  31,  '87,  extended  to  Aug.  14,  '87  ;  absent  from  Apiil  25  to  26,  '88, 
on  public  business  connected  with  the  transfer  to  the  City  of  Austin,  Tex.,  for 
school  purposes,  of  a  tract  of  land  known  as  the  Arsenal  Block,  ceded  by  the 
general  government;  absent  from  June  25  to  July  16,  '87,  accompanying  the 
Dept.  Commander  to  Chicago  and  New   York;  absent  on  leave  from  Sept.  8  to 

30  and  from  Oct.  1  to  5,  '88 ;  absent  on  Oct.  10,  '88,  on  public  business  connected 
with  the  transfer  of  the  "Arsenal  Block,'1  Austin,  Tex.;  Recorder  of  a  Retiring 
Board  July  and  Aug.,  '89.   Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Treas.  Fort  Brady,  Mich., 


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May  23,  76,  and  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  July  11,  76,  until  Sept.,  77; 
Post  Adj.,  Treas.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  Oct.  17,  77 ; 
relieved  as  Adj.  Nov.  8,  77,  and  from  other  duties  March  16,  78  ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Post  Treas.,  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  from  April  14,  78,  to  Dec. 
1,  78;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  from  May  29,  79, 
to  Jan.  31,  '80 ;  R.  Q.  M.  22d  Inf.  Sept.  22,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Fort  Clark,  Tex., 
Sept.  25  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  Nov.  22,  '82,  to  Feb.,  '83 ; 
Depot  Q.  M.  at  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  Nov.  6,  '83  ;  Chief  C.  S.  of  Dist.  from  Nov.  21 
to  30,  '83 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Dist.  from  Feb.  8  to  20,  '84 ;  Act.  Reg.  Adj.  during 
same  period  ;  relieved  as  Depot  Q.  M.  March  31,  '84 ;  resigned  as  R.  Q.  M.  22d 
Inf.  Sept.  1,  '84 ;  Act.  Reg.  Adj.  May  5  to  June  6,  '84 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.-Gen.  D. 
S.  Stanley  May  8,  '84;  relieved  Aug.  17,  '84,  and  app.  Acting  Judge  Advocate, 
Dept.  of  Texas;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Dept.  Sept.  2  to  4,  '84 ;  in  charge  of  office  of 
Insp.  Gen.  of  Dept.  from  Aug.  6  to  30,  '86  ;  in  charge  of  office  of  Insp.  of  S.  A. 
P.  and  Engineer  Officer  of  Dept.  from  Sept.  1  to  18,  '89.  Commands  held — Co. 
from  Dec.  31,  75,  to  Jan.  19,  76  ;  Co.  and  post  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  March  12,  77, 
to  June  24,  77;  Co.  Sept.  19,  77;  Co.  "E,"  22d  Inf.,  from  March  5  to  16,  78; 
Co.  from  April  28  to  May  15,  79 ;  Co.  from  June  25  to  July  30  and  from  Sept. 
29  to  Oct.  4,  79 ;  Fort  Gibson  from  Oct.  4,  79,  to  Jan.  23,  '80 ;  Co.  from  Feb.  6 
to  8,  April  1  to  3,  May  28  to  July  19,  July  27  to  Aug.  4,  Aug.  10  to  23,  Aug.  27 
to  Sept.  20,  '82. 

Ballou,  Charles  C.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 

Bancroft,  Eugene  A.  (Captain  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  June  17, 
1825.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Stur- 
gis  111.  Rifles  April  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 
13,  '62  ;  Captain  15th  Inf.  (declined)  Jan.  22,  '67;  Captain  4th  Art.  April  29,  73. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action 
near  Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  June  25,  '62;  Brevet  Captain  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  3,  '63.  Service — In  the  field  in  Gen. 
McClellan's  campaign  in  W.  Va.;  with  Array  of  the  Potomac  in  Peninsula  cam- 
paign and  throughout  to  include  July  3,  '63  ;  with  the  llth  Corps,  under  General 
Howard,  in  the  Western  army  ;  in  the  raid  of  Gen.  J.  H.  Wilson  into  Alabama ; 
in  campaign  against  Modoc  Indians,  Gal. ;  in  Alaska  76-77  ;  in  General  Howard's 
campaign  against  the  Nez  Perce  Indians.  Retired  for  age  June  17, '89.  /v 
positions  occupied— Chief  of  Artillery  Eleventh  Corps  (temporarily)  March,  '64 ; 
Regt.  Q.  M.  4th  Art.,  July  12,  '65,  to  April  26,  73.  Battles,  skirmisher 
Siege  of  Yorktown,  Va.,  May  and  June,  '62;  Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  June  25,  '62; 
Glendale,  Malvern  Hill  and  Second  Malvern  ;  Chantilly,  Va.,  Aug.  31,  '62;  Fred- 
ericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  11-13,  '62;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-4;  battles  about  Chatta- 
nooga, Teun.;  Charlotte  Pike  and  Pulaski,  Ala.;  battle  of  Clear  Water,  Washing- 
ton, July  11,  77.  Commands  held — Commanding  battery  in  action  July  1-4, 
'63  ;  commanded  Fort  Wrangel,  Alaska,  76-7. 

Banister,  John  M.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Greensboro', 
Ala.,  Aug.  17,  '64.  Retiring  year,  1918.  Appointed  from  Alabama — Civil  life. 
Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surgeon  June  3,  79;  ace.  July  9,  79;  Capt.,  Asst. 
Surgeon  June  3,  '84.  /Service — On  duty  as  A.  A.  Surgeon  at  Columbus  Barracks, 
Ohio,  from  Dec.  27,  78,  to  July  9,  79,  and  as  Asst.  Surgeon  to  Aug.,  79  ;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kansas  (temporary  duty),  Aug.,  79,  to  Sept.,  79  ;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  Sept.,  79,  to  April,  '82 ;  in  the  field  with  4th  Cav. 
and  23d  Inf.  in  Oklahoma  and  on  Kansas  border  from  Dec.  5,  '80,  to  latter 
part  of  Jan.,  '81 ;  on  leave  Jan.,  '82,  to  April,  '82;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Sill,  Ind. 
Ty.,  from  April,  '82,  to  July,  '82 ;  in  the  field  with  one  company  9th  Cav.  in  Ind. 
Ty.,  June,  '82 ;  in  the  field  with  9th  Cav.  in  Western  and  Nor.'West'n  Colorado, 
July,  '82,  to  Oct.  1st,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Dec.,  '82;  Post  Surgeon  camp  on 
White  River,  Colorado,  Dec.  21st,  '82,  to  Aug.  7th,  '83  (post  abandoned  last  men- 
tioned date)  ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  to  latter  part  of  Aug.,  '83:  ordered  to  Dept. 
of  the  East  Aug.  9th,'83 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from  Sept.,  '83,  to  April, 
1st,  '86;  on  leave  of  absence  June  15th  to  July  15th,  '84  ;  on  leave  of  absence 


BAR  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  39 

April  1st,  '86,  to  May  1st,  '86;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  April,  '86;  Post 
Surgeon  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  from  May,  '86,  to  Jan.,  '87  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Sher- 
man, Idaho,  from  Jan.  27th,  '87,  to  present  time,  Feb.  18th,  '90 ;  on  leave  of 
absence  Sept.  17th,  '88,  to  Dec.  16th,  '88 ;  in  the  field  in  Washington  Ty.  and 
Oregon  with  Battalion  of  4th  Inf.  Sept.  llth,  '89,  to  Oct.  17th,  '89  ;  detached  from 
command  from  Sept.  17th  to  Sept.  28th,  '89.  History — Bachelor  of  Arts,  Wash- 
ington and  Lee  University,  Va.,  '74;  Doctor  of  Medicine,  University  of  Va.,  '78; 
great-grandson  of  Col.  John  Banister  of  Va.  (Estate  "Battersee"  near  Petersburg) 
a  distinguished  officer  of  Va.  Vol.  during  Revolutionary  War. 

Banister,  Wm.  B.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Alabama.  Ap- 
pointed from  Alabama — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.  U. 
S.  A.  Jan.  26,  '86;  accepted  Aug.  25,  '86. 

Bankhead,  Henry  C.  (Major  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md. 
Retired;  app.  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '46; 
graduated  July  1,  '50.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '50; 
2d  Lieut.  Aug.  4,  '51 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  19,  '55 ;  Capt.  June  25,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col. 
and  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Vols.  Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Aug.  1,  '65;  trs.  to  8th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  '70; 
Major  4th  Cavalry  November  12,  79;  retired  November  12, '79.  Brevet  rank 
— Brevet  Major  ^Tuly  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  May  8,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Virginia;  Brevet  Colonel 
Apr.  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  ot  Petersburg,  Va.;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  Oct.  1,  '68,  for  the  prompt,  energetic  and  meritorious  services  rendered 
by  him  during  the  campaign  against  hostile  Indians,  and  especially  in  the  prompt 
relief  of  Col.  Forsyth's  beleaguered  party  on  the  Republican,  in  Sept.,  '68 ;  Bvt. 
Col.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  brave  conduct  and  efficient  services  in  the  battles  and 
marches  of  the  campaign ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  Records 
of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65;  and  in  General  Orders  from  War  Dept., '68. 
Service — In  Kansas,  Colorado  and  New  Mexico  from  '50  to  '61 ;  in  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '63-5;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the 
Gettysburg  campaign  '63,  in  the  Wilderness  campaign  of  '64  and  the  campaign 
terminating  with  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee's  Confederate  forces,  '65;  on  the 
Plains  in  Kansas  and  Colorado  '66  to  '70 ;  and  in  various  Western  Departments 
with  8th  Cavalry  from  '70  to  '79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg July  1-3,  '63;  battle  of  the  Wilderness  May  6,  '64;  battle  of  Spottsylvania 
Court-House  May  8,  '64 ;  and  in  the  engagements  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
during  '64;  in  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va.,  April  1,  '65 ;  in  the  capture  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.,  April  2,  '65,  and  in  the  engagement  causing  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee 
April  9,  '65 ;  in  engagement  with  hostile  Indians  on  the  Republican  River,  Kansas, 
in  '68. 

Bannister,  John  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired  ;  app.  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  corporal  Co.  K,  27th  N.  Y.  Vol. 
Inf.,  May  16,  '61,  to  May  31,  '63 ;  private  and  1st  sergeant  Co.  M,  24th  N.  Y.  Vol. 
Cav.,  Dec.  8,  '63,  to  June  8,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  24th  N.  Y.  Cav.  June  9,  '64;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  17,  '64;  honorably  mustered  out  July  19,  '65 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  43d  U.  S.  Inf. 
Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  March  29,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  8,  '69 ;  assigned  to  20th 
Inf.  July  14,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  July  12,  '73.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Petersburg,  Va.,  July  8,  '64. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac '64.  .  Retired  Nov.  30,  '79,  for  loss  of  right  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty. 

Barber,  Henry  A.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Md. ;  app.  from  the 
army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st.  Sgt.,  troop  E,  7th  Cav.,  from  Mar. 
5,  '85,  to  Mar.  3,  '89 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  Mar.  4  '89.  Ser- 
vice—Stationed at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  '90. 

Barber,  Merritt  (Major  and  Asst.  Adjutant  General).  Born  in  Vt.  May  31, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902 ;  app.  from  Vt.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Priv.  Co.  E, 
10th  Vt.  Inf.,  from  June  2  to  Aug.  6,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  7,  '62;  Capt.  June  17, 
'64;  Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.  of  Vols.  Dec.  31,  '64 ;  accepted  May  18,  '65 ;  hon.  must. 


40  RECOKDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICEKS   OF   U.   8.    ARMY.  BAR 

out  Sept.  19,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  trans,  to  34th 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trans,  to  16th  Inf.  April  14,  '69;  Capt.  16th  Inf.  March  4, 
-79;  Major  and  A.  A.  G.  June  29,  '82  ;  accepted  July  8,  '82.  Brevet  ran£— Bvt. 
Capt.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vols.  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  having 
borne  himself  with  distinguished  gallantry  in  every  engagement  since  May  5,  '64, 
particularly  in  the  engagement  of  Cedar  Creek,  Virginia.  Service — In  the  field 
during  the  Civil  War,  '62  to  '65;  on  duty  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '82  to  '86;  at 

Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of  Columbia  to  '89;  at  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of  Dakota  to .  Staff 

portions  occupied— Adj.  34th  Inf.  Feb.  15,  68,  to  April  14,  "69;  Adj.  16th  Inf. 
April  14,  '69,  to  April  30,  '72.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  Kelly's  Ford, 
operations  at  Mine  Run,  and  battles  of  the  Wildernes*,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna, 
Tolopotomy,  Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  Monocacy,  Md.  (wounded); 
engaged  in  action  at  Charlestown,  battles  of  Opequan,  Fisher's  Hill  (wounded), 
and  Cedar  Creek  ;  engaged  at  the  storming  of  Petersburg,  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek, 
and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 

Harbour,  John  L.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo. ;  app.  from  Ohio. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  a.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '77;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual 
rank—2&  Lieut.  7th  U.  8.  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  23,  '89.  Service—  Ft. 
A.  Lincoln,  Dak.,  Sept.  29,  '81,  to  Nov.  10,  '82;  Ft.  Larumie,  Wyo.,  Nov.  23,  '82, 
to  March  1,  '87  ;  Ft.  McKinney,  Wyo.,  March  6,  '87,  to  July  17,  88  ;  Ft.  Laramie, 
Wyo.,  July  27,  '88,  to  Aug.  8,  89;  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Wyo.,  Sept.  27ih  to . 

JBarlow,  John  W.  (Lieut.  Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan.  26, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  app.  from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '56  ;  graduated  May  6,  '61.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  May 

6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  15,  '61  ;  trans,  to  Topographical  Engineers  July  24,  '62; 
trana.  to  Engineers  March  3,  '63  ;  Capt.  July  3,  '63  ;  Maj.  April  23,  '69  ;  Lieut.  Col. 
March  19,  '84.     Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.,  May  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Hanover  Court-House,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  July  4,  '63,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in. the  Atlanta  campaign  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar. 
33,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service*  in  the  battles  before  Nashville,  Tenn. 
Service — In  seven  days'  battles  before  Richmond,  Va.,  especially  at  Malvern  Hill, 
July  1,  '62,  remaining  with  rear  guard  during  the  movement  of  army  to  James 
River,  and  the  transfer  of  the  Army  to  the  defense  of  Washington,  D.  C. ;  at  Military 
Academy  as  asst.  prof,  of  mathematics  and  ethics  Sept.,  '62,  to  Jan.  18,  '63  ;  with 
Engineer  battalion  Army  of  the  Potomac,  June  28,  '63,  to  Feb.  17,  '64  ;  in  con- 
structing bridge  over  Potomac  River  at  Berlin,  July  18,  '63;  in  laying,  repairing, 
and  guarding  bridges  over  the  Rappahannock,   Aug.   1-23,  over  Bull   Run   at 
Blackburn's  Ford,  Oct.  17,  '63,  and  across  the  Rappahannock  at  Kelly's  Ford  Nov., 

7,  '63;  in  the  Mine  Run  operations,  Nov.  26  and  Dec.  3,  '63.  and  in  making  roads 
and  reconnoissances,  building  block-houses  and  erecting  defensive  works;  at  the 
Military  Academy  as  asst.  prof,  of  mathematics,  Feb.  26  to  June  20,  V>4  ;  in  the 
Georgia  campaign,  July  12  to  Aug.  27,  '64;  as  chief  engineer  of  the  17th  Army 
Corps,  July  22  to  Aug.  27,  '64 ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  Aug.  27  to  Nov.  13, 
J64;  in  charge  of  the  defenses  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Nov.  13,  '64,  to  Oct.  1,  '65  ;  as 
superintending  engineer  of  the  construction  of  Fort  Clinch,  Fla.,  Oct.  20,  '65,  to 
Nov.  19, '67;  of  Fort  Montgomery,  N.  Y.,  and  harbor  improvements  on  Lake 
Champlain,  Dec.,  '67,  to  May  30,  '70;  at  Chicago  and  other  stations  on  engineer 
duty  from  '69  to  present  time.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  battles  around  Rich- 
mond during  the  Peninsula  campaign  :  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3,  '63;  in 
the  battle  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  July  22,  '64,  and  siege  of  Atlanta  to  Aug.  27,  '64,  including 
the  repulse  of  the  sortie  of  July  28,  '64. 

Barnard,  Pbineas  P.  (1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  New  York,  Oct.  13, 
'20.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  Mich.-— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank.—C&pt.  and  A. 
Q.  M.  Vol.  May  13,  '63,  to  Dec.  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  un- 
assigued  March  23,  '69;  assigned  to  5th  Cavalry  July  14, '69 ;  1st  Lieutenant 
June  4,  '75 ;  retired,  by  operation  of  law,  October  13,  '84.  Brevet  rank — 
Brevet  Major  of  Volunteers  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  str- 


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vices;  Brevet  1st  Lieut,  and  Capt.  U.  S.  A.  March  7,  '67,  for  faithful  and  mer- 
itorious services  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  Service — During  Vol.  service 
was  Q.  M.  of  a  Div.  in  the  field,  and  on  duty  in  that  capacity  until  the  close  of 
the  war;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  until  March  23,  '69;  at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb., 
from  Sept.,  '69,  to  Nov.,  '71 ;  accompanied  first  det.  of  reg.  by  way  of  San  Fran- 
cisco and  Gulf  of  Gal.  to  Arizona  ;  at  Camp  McDowell,  from  Jan.  to  June,  '72 ; 
at  Ehrenburg,  on  the  Colorado  River,  until  May,  '75  ;  on  leave  of  absence  ur.til 
Sept. ;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Fort  Robinson  and  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  and  Fort 
McKinney,  Wyo.,  until  Get.,  '79;  ordered  before  a  Retiring  Board  in  Dec., '79. 
Staff  portions  occupied — A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Camp  McDowell,  Ariz., 
from  Jan.  to  June  '72;  Receiving  and  Shipping  Qr.  Mr.  at  Ehrenburg,  Ariz., 
from  June,  '72,  to  May.  75  ;  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Fort 
Robinson  and  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  and  Fort  McKinney,  Wvo.,  from  Sept.,  '75, 
to  Oct.,  '79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Expedition  to  Fort  Fisher.  Command* 
held— Co.  during  summer  '78. 

Barnett,  Charles  Ridgely  (Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Missouri  in  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910;  appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  from  Sept. 
1,  '64.  to  June  15,  '68;  grad.  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June 
M,  T,S;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '75;  app.  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.,  U.S.  A.,  Feb.  18,  '81. 
Service— At  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  with  Battery  H,  5th  Art.,  from  Sept.  30,  '68,  to 
Feb.  5,  '69;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  to  March,  '70;  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  to  Get.  1, 
'70;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  with  Light  Battery  F,  5th  Art.,  from  Oct.  1,  '70,  to  Oct. 
1,  '72;  Fort  Sullivan,  Me.,  with  Battery  K,  5th  Art.,  to  April,  '73  ;  at  U.  S.  Art. 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Ya.,  with  Battery  C,  5th  Art.,  to  May  1,  '74;  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  with  Battery  L,  5th  Art.,  to  May,  '75 ;  Madison  B'ks,  N.  Y.,  with  Battery  K, 
to  Dec.,  '75 ;  Saint  Francis  B'ks,  Fla.,  to  Dec.  22,  '75 ;  at  Penna.  Military  Acad- 
emy, as  Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics,  to  July,  '81 ;  Omaha,  Neb.,  as  Awst.  to 
Depot  Q.  M.,  to  May,  '82;  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  completing  post  buildings,  to 
Jan.,  '84 ;  Portland,  Ore.,  as  Depot  and  Disbursing  Q.  M.,  to  Nov.,  '87 ;  Los  An- 
geles, Gal.,  as  Asst.  to  Chief  Q.  M.,  Dept.  of  Arizona,  to  April,  '88;  Baltimore, 
M<1.,  as  Depot  and  Disbursing  Q.  M.;  to  Dec., '89;  New  York  City,  at  General 
Depot  Q.  M.  D.,  to .  : 

Barnett,  John  T.  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Indiana  Sept.  2,  1851. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Militarv  Academy  July  1,  '73  ; 
graduated  June  13,  '78.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cavalry  June  14, 
'7<S;  retired  from  active  service  for  disabilitv  in  line  of  duty  Aug.  10,  '86.  His- 
tory— He  was  assigned,  on  the  14th,  to  the  5th  Cav.  as  a  2d  Lieut.;  he  joined 
the  regiment  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  on  the  1st  of  Oct.  where  he  remained 
until  the  25th  of  Nov.,  when  he  availed  himself  of  a  sick-leave  absence,  which 
continued  until  Oct.  1,  79 ;  he  then  rejoined  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  and  w«*s  em- 
ployed  on  light  duty  until  the  25th  of  Nov.,  when  h«  again  availed  himself  of  a 
Hick-leave  of  absence,  which  continued  until  Dec.,  '82,  when  he  was  ordered  to 
light  duty  in  the  department  of  Texas;  remaining  at  Fort  Brown,  till  in  summer 
of  '83,  and  health'declining  in  consequence  of  malarious  climate ;  he  applied  to 
be  transferred  to  Western  Texas,  but  was  given  a  six  months'  sick-leave  of 
absence  instead,  at  the  expiration  of  which,  he  was  ordered  before  a  Retiring 
Board  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  recommended  for  retirement ;  he  was  placed  oil 
the  retired  list  Aug.  10,  '86. 

Barney,  George  P,  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed  from 
Vermont.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '77;  graduated  June 
13,  '82.  Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  3,  '88. 

Barnhart,  Frank  H.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  G,  6th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf ,  Apr. 
22,  '61 ;  discharged  July  26,  '61 ;  Corp.  Co.  A,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  50th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug. 
19,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  50th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '64  ;  Capt.  Mar.  21,  '65 ;  hon.'must. 
out  July  30,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  18,  '67 ;  accepted  July  20,  '67; 
trs.  to  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Apr.  26,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  June  30.  '77. 

Barnitz,  Albert  (Captain  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penn- 
sylvania. Retired ;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Sgt.  Co. 


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G,  2d  Ohio  Vol.  Cav.,  Aug.  22,  '61  ;  disch.  June  1,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Ohio  Vol. 
Cav.,  June  1,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  18,  '63  ;  Capt  Feb.  26,  '63 ;  Maj.  Mar.  20, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  11,  '65;  Capt.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Jan.  10,  '67.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  action  at  Ashland  Station,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Co!.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col. 
Nov.  27,  '68,  for  distinguished  gallantry  in  the  battle  of  Washita,  Ind.  Ter.,  Nov. 
27,  '68,  in  which  engagement  he  was  severely  wounded.  Service — In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  until  the 
close  of  the  Rebellion  and  then  on  the  plains  until  retired.  Retired  from 
active  service  on  account  of  wounds,  Dec.  15,  '70.  (See  Appendix.) 

Barnum,  Malvern  Hill  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  grad- 
uated July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank— Z<\  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '8t>. 

Barr,  Thomas  P.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Dep.  Judge  Adv.  Gen.).  Born  in  Massa- 
chusetts Nov.  18,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank— Maj.  and  Judge  Adv.  of  Vols.  Feb.  26,  '65 ;  accepted  April  13,  '65  ; 
transferred  to  permanent  establishment  as  Maj.  and  Judge  Adv.  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  25, 
'67;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Dep.  Judge  Adv.  Gen.  July  5, '84;  accepted  July  8,  '84. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  Dec.  2,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — On  duty  in  the  Judge  Adv.  GenTs  Office  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  from  April  22,  '65  (on  temporary  duty  in  the  4th  Military 
District  from  Sept.  17  to  Oct.  17,  '67,  and  in  April  and  June,  '69)  to  March,  '70 ; 
Judge  Adv.  of  the  Dept.  of  the  East  (on  temporary  duty  in  the  Judge  Adv. 
General's  Office  from  July  13  to  Oct.  31,  72)  to  April  25,  '73;  Judge  Adv. 
of  the  Div.  of  the  South  to  June  19,  73 ;  on  special  duty  as  member  of  a  Board, 
"upon  a  subject  to  be  presented  by  the  Secretary  of  War,'1  to  Oct.  4,  '73,  and 
member  of  the  Military  Prison  Board  to  Nov.  22,  73  ;  Judge  Adv.  of  the  Dept.  of 
Dakota,  and  member  of  the  Military  Prison  Board  to  Jan.  10,  '80;  Military  Sec- 
retary to  the  Secretary  of  War  to  Got.  10,  '85 ;  Judge  Adv.  of  the  Dept.  of  Dakota 
to  Sept.  1,  '86;  Judge  Adv.  of  the  Div.  of  the  Missouri  to  March  12,  '89;  Military 
Secretary  to  the  Secretary  of  War  to  date;  also  member  of  the  Military  Prison 
Board  to  date. 

Barrett,  Addison  (Capt.  and  M.  S.  K.)-  Born  in  Massachusetts  May  15, 
1841.  Ratiring  year  19J5 ;  appointed  fr.jm  Mass.— Civil  Life.  Actail  rank— 
Sergt.  Gen.  Service  U.  S.  A.  Aug.  16,  '62;  discharged  April  1,  '63;  Capt. 
and  C.  S.  of  Vols.  Dec.  21,  '6i;  Capt.  and  M.  S.  K.,  U.S.  A.,  July  28,  '66; 
mustered  out  of  Vol.  service  Dec.  8,  '66.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  of  Vols.  Sept.  14, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  service  during  the  war.  Service—  At  Charleston, 
B.C.,  to  Dec.,  70;  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  April,  73;  at  Jeffersonville,  Ind., 
siuce  April  8,  73. 

Barrett,  Gregory,  Jr.  (Capt.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland  Nov.  22,  1835. 
Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  Md. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Capt.  4th 
Md.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  15,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Col.  March  9,  '64 ;  honorably  mustered  out 
May  31, '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  26th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  2<,  '66;  accepted  Novl  19,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69  ;  Capt.  April  8,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  of  Vols. 
Jan.  4,  '65.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  on  the 
plains,  and  in  Texas,  since  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Q.  M.  26th  Inf. 
from  March  1,  '69,  to  May  10,  '69;  R.  Q.  M.  10th  Inf.  Irom  July  12  ,'69,  to  April 
8,  84. 

Barrette,  John  D.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Louisiana.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14  '85. 
Acfual  rank- 2d  L'eut,  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  14,  '85. 

Barriger,  John  W.  (Major  and  C.  S.,  Brevet  Brigadier-General).  Born 
in  Kentucky  January  9,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Kentucky. 
Cadet  at  United  States  Military  Academy  September  1,  '52;  graduated  July 
1,  '56.  Actual  rank— Second  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '56;  First  Lieut. 
May  2,  '61;  app.  1st  Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61  (declined);  Captain  and  Com- 
missary U.  S.  A.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  C.  S.  Vols.  Nov.  17,  '63,  to  Aug.  15, 


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'65 ;  Major  and  C.  S.,  U.  S.  A.,  Nov.  21,  '75.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  U.  S. 
A.  July  21,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Bull  Run. 
Va. ;  Brevet  Major,  Lieutenant-Colonel,  Colonel  and  Brigadier  General  U.  S. 
A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — 
At  Newport  Bks.,  Kentucky,  '56-7;  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  and  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  '57  ;  Fort  Monroe  (Artillery  School  for  Practice),  '57-9;  on  frontier  duty  at 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '59-61 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion — in 
garrison  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.  to  May,  '61 ;  in  Mana.-sas  Campaign,  '61 ;  in 
the  defences  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  and  August,  '61 ;  in  Indiana,  '61 ;  Western 
Va.,  '61-2;  inspecting  subsistence  depots  in  the  Middle  Department,  July  to  Sep., 
'62;  forwarding  subsistence  supplies  from  Baltimore  to  Frederick,  Md.,  for  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  during  Antietam  campaign,  Sep.  to  Dec.,  '62 ;  in  West  Va., 
'62-3 ;  Inspecting  Commissary  Dep.  of  the  Ohio,  April  to  Nov.,  '63  ;  Purchasing 
and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  from  Dec.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '67  ;  at  Omaha,  Neb., 
'67  to  '73  ;  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Chicago,  III.,  Nov.  30,  '80,  to  Nov.  30, 
'87  ;  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  since  Oct.  4,  '89.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied — Adjutant  of  Artillery  School  for  Practice  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '58  ; 
Chief  C.  S.  for  the  State  of  Indiana,  at  Indianapolis,  from  Aug.  20  to  Nov.  30, 
'61;  Chief  C.S.  Dep.  of  West  Virginia,  Dec.,  '61,  to  July, '62;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep. 
of  West  Virginia,  Dec.,  '62,  to  April.  '63  ;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  of  the  Ohio  (com- 
prising the  Army  of  the  Ohio),  Nov.,  '63,  to  Feb.,  '65;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  of  N.  C. 
(comprising  the  Army  of  the  Ohio),  Feb.,  '65,  to  Aug.,  '65;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep. 
of  N.  C.,  Aug.  1,  '65,  to  Dec.  25,  '65 ;  Chief  C.  S.  of  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  and 
Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  Feb.  20,  '67,  to  Nov.  10,  '73 ;  Assist- 
ant to  the  Commissary  General  of  Subsistence  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  12,  '73, 
to  Nov.  20,  '79;  Chief  C.  S.  of  Dep.  of  the  South  and  Purchasing  and  Depot  C. 
S.  at  Cincinnati,  O.,  Nov.  22,  '79,  to  Nov.  29,  '80;  Chief  C.  S.  of  the  Dep.  of  the 
Platte  and  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  Dec.  1,  '87,  to  Sep.,  '89. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July  21,  '61.  Commands  held— 
In  command  of  Fort  Ellsworth,  Va  ,  May  to  July,  '81.  History — Author  of  "Leg- 
islative History  of  the  Subsistence  Dep.,  U.  S.  A.,  from  July  16,  '75,  to  Aug. 
15,  76,"  76- 

Barroll,  Morris  K.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Appointed 
from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated  June  12,  '89. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art. 
Aug.  14,  '89. 

Barry,  Thomas  H.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Infty.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15, 77  ;  trans,  to  1st  U.  S.  Infty. 
Aug.  31,  '80;  Ibt  Lieut.  March  11,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Qm.  1st  U. 
S.  Infty.  March  11, '82,  to  May  11,  '87. 

Barry,  Thomas  W.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Brockville,  Can.,  September 
28,  1852.  Retiring  year  1916 ;  appointed  from  Kansas— Civil  Life.  Received 
classical  training  at  Ontario  College,  Pictou,  where  he  won  the  Governor-General's 
first  prize  for  Latin  and  Greek  three  years  in  succession ;  also  first  prizes  in 
divinity  and  chemistry;  entered  Nashotah  Theological  Seminary,  in  Wisconsin, 
71,  and  graduated  in  74  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Divinity.  Actual  rank — 
Chaplain  U.  S.  A.  Aug.,  '82.  Service — At  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  from  appoint- 
ment to  present  date.  History — Ordained  to  the  Diaconate  in  April,  74,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Sts.  Peter  and  Paul,  Chicago,  by  the  late  Bishop  Whitehouse,  of 
Illinois;  immediately  appointed  to  the  curacy  of  St.  Mark's  Church,  Kingston, 
Ontario,  where  he  served  one  year;  in  75  called  to  the  rectorship  of  Trinity 
Church,  Gouverneur,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  advanced  to  priesthood  by  Binhop 
Huntington,  of  Central  New  York,  in  Trinity  Church,  Watertown,  N.  Y.,  in 
Jan.,  78 ;  in  78  called  to  the  rectorship  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  Leavenworth,  Kansas, 
where  he  ftiinistered  with  great  success  for  five  years;  appointed  Chaplain 
by  President  Arthur  upon  the  request  of  Major-General  Pope,  Senators  Ingalls  and 
Plumb,  of  Kansas,  and  over  one  hundred  officers  of  the  army. 

Barstow,  George  F.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major,  U.  S.  A.).     Born  in  Massa- 


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chusetts  April  14,  1828.  Retired;  appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  Life.  AHn<tl 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Nov.  30,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '61 ;  accepted  Dec. 
9,  '61  ;  Capt.  Dec.  20,  75.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  2-3,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Kearneysville,  Va.  Service — In  the 
field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-65  ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
during  the  Peninsula  campaign  ;  in  the  campaigns  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  '62  ; 
Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa., '63 ;  with  the  Cavalry  Corps  in  the 
operations  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  '64;  at  Fort  Independence,  Boston,  M 
'68-69;  at  various  posts  and  fortifications  from  '69  to  '89;  retired  for  disability  in 
line  of  duty,  Dec.  10,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill, 
Va.,  July  1,  '62;  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  11-13,  '62;  battle  of  Chan- 
cellorsville, Va..  May  1-3,  '62  ;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3,  '63;  action  at 
Kearneysville,  Va.,  Aug.  25,  '64.  Commands  held — Commanded  a  volunteer  bat- 
tery at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. 

fearth,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieutenant  12th  Infantry).'  Born  in  Iowa. 
Appointed  from  Kans.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77  ;  graduated 
June  11, '81.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut-  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '81;  1st  Lieut. 
April  23,  '90.  Service — Joined  Regiment  in  Arizona,  and  moved  with  it  to  the 
Northern  frontier,  serving  at  Madison  Barracks  until  '87,  when  the  Regiment 
was  ordered  to  Dak.;  at  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  to  Sept.,  '89,  when  ordered  as  student 
at  the  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application — present  station. 

Bartholf,  JohnH.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Appointed 
New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  n////-— Asst.  Surgeon  18th  N.  V.  Vol.  Inf..  from 
Nov.  5,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  May  28,  '63;  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  Vols. 
Jan.  12,  '65;  accepted  May  11,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Oct.  9,  '«'»•">  :  :ipj>.  \>i 
Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  May  14,  '67;  accepted  May  J">.  '67  ;  Taj. tain 
and  Asst.  Surgeon  May  23, '69;  Major  and  Surgeon  Jan.  4,'-  •'  /••//*/• — 

Brevet  Captain  Vols.,  Oct.  6,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.     *S 
In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-<)~>. 

Bartlett,  Charles  G.  (Colonel  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Sept.  7,  1835.  Re- 
tiring year,  1899;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  ran!:— >^ -rireant 
Co.  F,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  17,  '61;  discharged  May  8,  '61 ;  Capt.  .'.th  N.  ^  . 
Vol.  Inf.  May  9,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  8,  '61;  Captain  liith  U.  S.  Inf.  Auir. 
5,  '61;  accepted  Sept.  10, '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  150th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  29, 
hon.  must,  out  Dec.  31, '64;  Col.  119th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  May  10,  '65;  hon.  u\\\>\. 
out  Apr.  27,  '66;  trs.  to  30th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  tre.  to  4th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Mar.  23, '69;  Maj.  llth  U.S.  Inf.  Jan.  10, '76;  Lieut,  Col.  1-t  U.  S.  Inf. 
March  10,  '83;  Colonel  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  April  23,  '90.  Brevet  rant:— Bvt.  .Major 
May  14,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Resaca,  < 
Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  and  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious* services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-') ; 
engaged  in  building  Fort  Federal  Hill,  Baltimore,  Md.;  recruiting  duty,  Rutland, 
Vt.,  and  Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  '62;  mustering  and  disbursing  duty, 
Augusta,  Me.,  to  Sept.,  '62;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  Gettysburg 
campaign  and  in  the  pursuit  of  Lee's  Army  to  the  Rapidan  River,  Va.;  with 
the  Army  of  the  West,  in  '63,  guarding  Nashville  and  Chattanooga  R.  R.;  in  the 
Dept.of  the  Ohio,  May, '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  in  operations  of  the  23d  Corps  to  April, 
'64;  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  and  Lexington,  Ky. ;  in  the' Department  of  Kentucky, 
part  of  '65;  president  of  a  board  of  examiners,  and  chief  of  office  for  "Collec- 
tion of  Missing  Rolls  and  Returns  from  ex-Kentucky  Regiments,"  Louisville, 
Ky. ;  in  the  the  Dept.  of  Platte,  '67  to  71  ;  in  the  Dept.  of  South  to  73 ;  in  Dept. 
of  Platte  to  76;  in  Dept.  of  Dakota  to '83;  in  the  Depts.  of  California  and  Ari- 
zona to  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Dept,  of  the  Ohio  from 
May,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice,  Division  of  the  Missouri, 
from  Nov.  4,  '84,  to  June  1,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action 
of  Big  Bethel,  Va.,  '61;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3, '63:  battle  of 
Resaca,  Ga.,  May  13-16,  '64. 

Bartlett,  George  T.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).    Born  in  New  Hampshire.    Ap- 


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pointed  from  Kan.,  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  77;  graduated 
June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  11, ''81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 
10.  '89. 

Bartlett,  "William  C.  (Captain  3d  Inf.,  Brevet-Major).  Born  in  New 
York,  June  2*,  1839.  Retiring  year,  1903.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet 
a*  the  United  States  Military  Academy  July  1,  '58;  graduated  June  17,  '62. 
Actual  Rank— Capt.  A.  D.  C.*Vol.  Mar.  19, '64;  accepted  Aug.  10,  '64;  lion, 
must,  out  Nov.  16,  '64;  Lieut.-Col.  2d  N.  C.  M.  Inf.  Nov.  17,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out,  Aug.  16,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut,  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut,  Oct.  14,  '64  ; 
trs.  to  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  5,  72;  Capt.  Sept.  12,  '85.  Brevet  rank~Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam, 
Ma.;  Bvt.  Capt.  Nov.  16, '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action 
at  Campbell's  Station,  Tenn.;  Bvt.-Maj.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign  ;  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
meritorious  services.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '61- 
5;  in  the  Antietam  campaign,  '62,  and  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  of '64,  with  Gen. 
Sherman's  Army ;  in  Dakota  and  Montana  from  72  to  present  time.  £atf/cx, 
skirmish''*,  etc. — In  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17,  '62 ;  action  at  Campbell's 
Station,  Tenn..  Nov.  16,  '63;  in  battle  of  Atlanta,  '64. 

Bartlett,  William  H.  C.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Feb. 
14,  1809.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '22;  graduated  July  1,  '26.  Actual  run/:— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '26  ;  2d 
Lieut.  July  1,  '26  ;  Prof.  M.  A.  April  20,  '36.  Service— Princ.  Asst.  Prof.  Civ. 
and  Mil.  Eng.  M.  A.  April  21,  '27.  to  Aug.  30,  '29 ;  Act.  Prof.  Nat.  and  Exp.  Phil. 
M.  A.  Nov.  22,  '34',  to  Apr.  20,  '36. 

Bash,  Daniel  N.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
III. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Major  Paymaster  February  18,  '81 ;  accepted 
March  3,  '81. 

Bass,  Edgar  W.  (Prof.  Mil.  Acad.)  Born  at  Prairie  du  Chi*n,  Wis.,  Oct.  30, 
1843.  Retiring  year,  1907;  appointed  from  Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad., 
July  1,  '64;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  K,  8th  Minn.  Vols., 
Aug.  13, '62;  Sergeant,  Aug., '62;  Q.  M.  Sergeant,  Dec.,  '62;  Brevet  2d  Lieut., 
Corps  of  Engineers  U.  S.  A.,  June  15,  '68;  Second  Lieut.,  Feb.  15,  '69;  First 
Lieut.,  Feb.  14,  71 ;  appointed  Professor  of  Mathematics  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academv, 


S.  Military  Academy,  Aug.  28,  '69.  to  Feb.  27,  74;  detached  service  as  Assist. 
Astronomer  with  U.  S.  Transit-of- Venus  Expedition  to  New  Zealand,  March  1, 
74.  to  Sep.  30,  75  ;  Professor  at  Mil.  Academy  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Adjutant  Batt.  of  Engineers  to  Sep.  15,  76.  Commands  held — Com.  Co.  A,  Batt. 
of  'Engineers,  at  Willet's  Point,'N.  Y.,  Sept.  30B  75,  to  Feb.  28.  76. 

Batchelder,  Richard  N.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M.  G.,  Brevet  Col.).  Born 
in  New  Hampshire,  July  27,  1832.  Retiring  year,  1896.  Appointed  from  N.  H. 
—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st.  Lieut.  R.  Q/M.,  1st  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  2,  '61 ; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Vol.,  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  10, 
'61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Qm.  Vol.,  Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Aug.  1,  '64;  Col.  Qm.  Vol.,  Aug.  2,  '64, 
to  Sept.  5,  '65;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  U.S.A.  Feb.  16, '65;  accepted  June  8, '65; 
Major  Q.  M.,  Jan.  18,  '67 ;  accepted  March  23,  '67 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M. 
Gen.,  March  10,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and  Colonel  U.  S. 
A.,  March  13.  '65;  and  Brevet  Major,  Lieut.  Col.,  Colonel  and  Brig.  Gen.  Vols., 
March  13,  '65;  all  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
frrvice — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  7th  Brigade,  Army  of  the  Shenandoah,  July  to  Aug.,  '61; 
Chief  Quartermaster  Corps  of  Observation,  Poolesvil'e,  Md.,  to  March,  '62;  Chief 
Quartermaster,  2d  Division,  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Jan.,  '63;  Chief 
Quartermaster  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  June,  '64;  Acting  Chief  Quar- 
termaster Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Aug.,  '64 ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Army  of  t\  e 
Potomac,  to  June, '65;  Chief  Quartermaster  Military  Division  of  the  Atlantic, 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  Oct.,  '65;  temporary  duty  in  charge  of  the  4th  division  of 


46  RECORDS   OF   LIVING    OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  BAT 

the  Quartermaster-General's  Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Nov.,  '65;  Chief  Quar- 
termaster Dep.  of  Kentucky,  to  Dec.,  '66  ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Depot  of  Jeffer- 
son ville,  Ind.,  to  Jan.,  '68;  Depot  Quartermaster,  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  Sep.,  '68  ; 
Chief  Quartermaster  District  of  Arkansas,  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  from  Sep.,  1868 ; 
and  at  various  other  stations  to  the  present  one  in  New  York  City,  '90.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc—  Present  at  the  battles  of  Ball's  Bluff,  Fair  Oaks,  Seven  Days' 
Fight,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  Mine  Run, 
Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Cold  Harbor,  siege  of  Petersburg  and  capitulation  of 
Appomattox  C.  H.,  from  '61  to  '65. 

Batchelor,  Jos.  B.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Infty.).  Born  in  North  Caro- 
lina. Appointed  from  N.  C. — Civil  Life;  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 
June  14,  76,  to  June  15,  '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.,  24th  U.  S.  Infty.,  Nov.  2*9, 
>80 ;  accepted  Dec.  4,  '80. 

Bates,  Alfred  B.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  at  Monroe,  Mich  ,  July  15, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904  ;  Appointed  to  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from  M-ch.  June, 
'61;  graduated  Julv  1, '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  July  1, '65;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  19,  '65;  Captain  Jan.  26,  '69;  app.  Major  and  Paymaster  March  3,  75. 
Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  in  General  Orders.  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  for 
engagement  with  Northern  Arapahoes  in  Owl  Creek  Mountains,  July  4,  74. 
Service — Served  at  Fort  Wallace,  Kansas,  Forts  McPherson,  Neb.,  Laramie  and 
Washakie,  Wyo.,  '65  to  '69;  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Cavalry  Tac- 
tics from  Aug.,  '69,  to  July,  73 ;  member  of  Board  Revising  U.  S.  Cavalry  Tac- 
tics from  Nov.,  72,  to  July,  73;  scouting  in  Wind  River  country  and  Big  Horn 
Mountains  summer  of  74;  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  to  75;  on  dury  as  Paymas- 
ter in  Texas  from  May,  75,  to  April,  '80  ;  in  Dep.  of  Dakota,  stationed  at  Forts 
Buford,  Keogh  and  Snelling,  from  May, "80,  to  May,  '82;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as 
Post  Paymaster  from  June,  '82,  to  July,  '86;  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  July,  '86, 

to  .  Staff  positions  occupied — Regimental  Q.  M.  2d  Cav.  from  Sept.  1,  '66,  to 

May  1,  '67 ;  Adjutant  2d  Cav.  from  >fay  1,  '67,  to  Jan.  26,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — In  action  with  Northern  Arapahoea  in  Owl  Creek  Mountains,  July  4,  74. 

Bates,  Francis  Henry  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Maryland  Sept.  23, 
'27.  Retired;  Appointed  from  Ma*s.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  July, '45;  graduated 
July  1, '50.  Actual ra/i£— Bvt.  2J  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  July  1,  '50;  2d  Lieut.  April 
15,  '52;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  22,  '51;  promoted  Captain  May  14,  '61  ;  retired  Oct.  19, 
'63.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
at  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  June  27,  '62.  Service — Served  at  Fort  Niagara, 
N.  Y.,  '50-'52;  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  '52;  accompanied  reg  to  California  via 
Isthmus  of  Panama,  July  and  Aug.,  '52;  at  Benicia,  Cal.,  '52;  Fort  Reading, 
Cal.,  '52-54 ;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  and  conducting  det.  of  Art.  to  Oregon 
latter  part  '54;  on  sick  leave  4  mos. '54-55  ;  Bedloe's  Island  Recruiting  Depot 
till  July, '55 ;  on  duty  conducting  recruits  to  California  July-Aug.,  '55;  Fort 
Humboldt,  Cal.,  '55-57;  and  Fort  Town«end,  Wash.,  '57-58;  on  Recruiting 
service  '58-60 ;  at  Fort  Mojave,  N.  M.,  '60-61 ;  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  and  near  San 
Diego,  Cal.,  '61.  Served  during  Rebellion  on  the  defences  of  Washington,  D.  C., 
Dec.  10,  '61,  to  March  10,  '62 ;  in  the  Va.  Peninsula  Campaign  March  10,  '62,  to 
July,  '62 ;  on  sick  leave  from  June  30  to  Aug.  4,  '62;  New  York  City  to  Feb.,  '63  ; 
New  Jersey,  May  16,  '63.  to  Aug.  12,  '65  ;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  March  30,  '66; 
Dept.  of  Mo.,  Oct.  19,  '66,  to  June,  '69,  when  relieved  and  ordered  to  his  home. 
Staff  positions  occupied — On  Recruiting  and  mustering  duty  N.  Y.  City,  Au?. 
4,  '62.  t »  Feb.  '63 ;  Asst.  to  the  A.  A.  Provost  Marshal  General  State  of  N.  J., 
from  May  16,  '63,  to  Aug.  12,  '65 ;  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer  at  Trenton, 
N.  J.,  Oc'.  28,  '63,  to  Aug.  12,  '65 ;  and  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.  12,  '65,  to  March 
30.  '66;  Supt.  of  Vol.  Recruiting  Service  and  Chief  Mustering  and  Disbursing 
Officer  State  of  Mo.,  to  March  30,  '66;  Com.  of  Musters  for  Dept.  of  Mo.,  from 
Oct.  19,  '66,  to  June,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—  Siege  of  Yorktown,  April  5  to 
May  4,  '62;  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.,  June  27,  '62.  History— Instructor  in 
Arillery  and  Infantry  Tactics  and  Mathematics  at  Pa.  Mil.  Acad.,  Chester,  Pa., 
from  March,  1871,  to  April,  1873 ;  in  charge  of  High  School  Corps  of  Cadets  at 


BAT  KECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  47 

Washington,  D.  CM  from  November,  1883,  to  close  of  academic  term  in  June, 
1884,  since  when,  on  no  duty  or  busina«s  of  a  strictly  military  character. 

Bates,  James  A.  (Capt.  and  Bvt.  Lt.-Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Scotland.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  Rank— Pvt.  Co.  F,  12th  N. 
Y.  S.  M.,  Apr.  19,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  12th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf. 
Dec.  10,  '61  ;  Capt.  Dec.  14,  '62;  Hon.  must,  out  April  21,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Vet. 
Res.  Corps  June  3,  '64;  accepted  June  15,  '64;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  15, 
'65 ;  accepted  March  19,  '65  ;  Hon.  must,  out  Oct.  2,  '66  ;  Capt.  43d  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '66;  unassigned  Apr.  8,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15.  70, 
for  loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Lieut. 
Col.  Vol.  March  19,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services ;  Major  U.  S.  A. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill, 
Va. ;  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. 

Bates,  John  C.  (Lieut.-Colonel  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Missouri,  Aug.  26,  1842. 
Retiring  year,  1906.  Appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut, 
llth  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  26,  '61  ;  Capt.  May  1,  '63  ;  trs.  to  20th 
U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  26,  '66  ;  Maj.  5th  Inf.  May  6,  '82 ;  trs.  to  20th  Inf.  May  24,  '82  ; 
Lieut.-Col.  13th  Inf.  Oct.  1.9,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  Aug.  1,  '64,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Apr.  9,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  recent  operations  resulting  in  the 
rail  of  Richmond,  Va.,  and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R. 
E.  Lee.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  campaigns  of '63-5;  on  recruiting  service  Feb. 
to  Nov.,  65 ;  on  the  Plains  in  Dakota,  Montana,  Texas,  New  Mexico  and 
other  stations  from  '65  to  present  time ;  on  Board  for  the  Revision  of  Tactics  for 
the  Array  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '87-8,  and  at  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '89-90.  Staff* 
positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  2d  Brigade,  2d  Div.,  5th  Corps,  July  to  Dec.,  '64; 
Adjutant  1st  Bat,  llth  Inf.,  from  Dec.  20,  '62,  to  May  1,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Tn  battles  of  Petersburg,  Weldon  Railroad,  Chapel  House  and  Hatcher's 
Run.  Va.,  '64. 

Bates,  Robert  P.  (Capt.  18th  Infantry).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Priv.  Co.  "  D,"  53d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  16,  '61 ;  dis- 
charged March  21,  '62 ;  Sergt.  Co.  "  D,"  121st  Pa.  Inf.,  Aug.  13,  '62  :  discharged 
Feb.  29,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  121st  Pa.  Inf.  March  1,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  2,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  accepted  April  12,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  March  28, 
73  ;  Capt.  Dec.  26,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67,  pallant  and 
meritorious  service*  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Honorably  mentioned — At 
the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec*  13,  '62,  was  complimented  by  the  colonel 
of  his  regiment,  Chapman  Biddle,  and  also  by  Brigadier-General  Seymour, 
commanding  brigade,  for  his  conduct  on  the  field  when  the  division,  under 
command  of  General  Meade,  advanced  against  the  enemy ;  was  also  compli- 
mented by  his  regimental  and  brigade  commanders  for  conduct  at  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1,  '63,  for  bringing  off  the  colors  of  his  regiment  after  he 
had  been  severely  wounded  ;  complimented  in  S.  O.  No.  32. 

HEADQUARTERS   DEPARTMENT   OF  DAKOTA. 

St.  Paul,  Minn.,  April  1,  1889. 

*********** 
2.    Captain  Robert  F.  Bate*,  18th  Infantry,  is  relieved  from  temporary  duty  at  these  Headquarters. 
The  Department  Commander  desires  to  express  his  commendation  and  thanks  for  the  very  faithful  and 
efficient  performance  of  duty  by  Captain  Bate*  for  nearly  three  years  past  as  Aide-de-Camp,  and  also  aa  in- 
spector of  Small-Arm*  Practice  during  the  greater  part  of  the  same  time. 

*********** 

BY  COMMAND  OF  BKIGAWEB-GEXERAL  RUOER  : 

H.  CLAY  WOOD, 

Auiataul  Adjutant  General. 


48  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  BAY 

Service— With  the  Burnside  expedition  ;  was  in  a  very  severe  storm  at  sea,  and 
as  the  vessel  could  not  cross  the  bar  at  Hatteras  Inlet,  the  regiment  returned  to 
Fortress  Monroe,  and  thence  to  Washington,  D.  C. ;  in  the  Gettysburg  cam- 
paiga  '63  ;  by  reason  of  wounds  received  was  absent  from  July  1,  '63,  until  Feb. 
27,  '64;  Oct.  1,  '64,  was  taken  prisoner,  paroled  in  Feb.,  '65,  and  when  exchanged 
joined  regiment  at  Burksville,  Va.,  in  April,  '65 ;  on  staff  duty  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of 
Dakota  from  May  26,  '86,  to  April  1,  '89  ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Logan,  Col. ;  at 
present  on  duty  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  121st  Pa.  Inf. 
from  July  19,  '64,  to  June  2,  '6>;  Adj.  18th  Inf.  Julv  1,  '79,  to  May  26,  '86;  A. 
D.  C.  to  Brig.-Gen.  Thomas  H.  Ruger,  U.  S.  A.,  June  7.  '86,  to  *Dec.  26,  '88  ; 
A.  A.  A.  G.  at  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of  Dakota  to  April  1,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. 
— Participated  in  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  13,  '62  ;  Chancel- 
lorsville,  Va.,  in  May,  '63 ;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1,  '63  ;  and  in  all  the  battles 
in  which  the  Fifth  Army  Corps  was  engaged,  from  the  beginning  of  the  cam- 
paign, in  '64,  up  to  and  including  Oct.  1st.  Commands  held— Company  in 
battle  of  Gettysburg;,  Pa. ;  Co.  "  G,"  18th  Inf.,  from  '73  to  79. 

Baxter,  Jedediah  H.  (Col.  and  Chief  Med.  Purveyor.)  Born  in  Vermont, 
May  11,1837.  Retiring  year,  1901 ;  appointed  from  Vt.— Civil  Life.  Arhinf 
rank— Surgeon  12th  Mass.  Inf.  June  26,  61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  17,  '62  ;  Surg. 
U.  S.  Vols.  April  4,  '62;  vacated  July  30,  '67;  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Assistant  Medi- 
cal Purveyor  July  20,  '67;  accepted  July  30,  '67;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Chief  Medical 
Purveyor  Mar.  12,  72;  Col.  and  Chief  Med.  Purveyor  June  23,  74;  accepted 
June  25,  74.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  March  30,  Y>~>,  for  meri- 
torious and  faithful  services  in  the  recruitment  of  the  Armies  of  the  U.  S.;  Brevet 
Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ; 
Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  July  20,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service — At  Washignton,  D.  C.  on  special  duty  compiling  Medical 
Statistics  of  Provost  Marshal  General's  Bureau,  from  Aug.  28,  '66,  to  Oct.  1,  73  ; 
at  Washington,  D.  C.  on  duty  as  Chief  Medical  Purveyor  U.  S.  A.  from  Oct.  1, 
73.  to  present  time. 

Baxter,  John  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  9th  In  fly.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated 
June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Infty.  June  15.  77;  2d 
Lieut.  9k,h  U.  S.  Infty.  July  1,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  3,  '85. 

Baylies,  James  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.,  and  Sgt.  Cos.  B  and  A,  f>th 
U.  S.  Infty.  Feb.  7,  '83,  to  March  19,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Infty.  Feb.  6,  '88  ; 
accepted  March  20,  '88. 

Baylor,  Thomas  G.  (Colonel  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Virginia,  May  4,  '37. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Va.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  57. 
Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Ordnance  July  11,  '57;  2d  Lieut.  Jan.  25,  V,l  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1, '61 ;  Captain  12th  Infantry  (declined)  May  14,  '61;  Captain 
Ordnance  March  3,  '63;  Major  March  7,  '67;  Lieut.  Col.  May  29,  79;  Ool. 
Dec.  4,  '82.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  capture  of 
Atlanta;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Dec.  21,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  capture  of  Savannah  ; 
Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  the  campaigns  of  Atlanta, 
Savannah,  and  the  Carolina?.  Service — On  duty  at  Watervliet  Arsenal  '57-58  ; 
Special  duty  at  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  '58-61;  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  '61-63; 
Senior  Ord.  Officer  Army  of  the  Cumberland  '63-64  ;  Senior  Ord.  Officer  Mil. 
Div.  of  Miss. '64-65 ;  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  '65-76;  Member  of  Ordnance  and 
Armament  Boards  '67;  Member  of  Ordnance  Board  70;  Member  of  Board 
on  Expl.  Guns  74-75;  Member  of  Board  on  Arsenals  74-75;  N.  Y.  Arsenal 
and  Member  of  Ord.  Board  76-81;  Member  of  Armament  Board  '84;  Mem- 
ber of  Gun  Foundry  Board  '83-84;  Comdg.  N.  Y.  Arsenal  '81-86;  Rock 
Island  Arsenal,  Ills.,  '86-89  ;  Frankford  Arsenal  '89,  '90.  Battles,  sformi*/!.-*,  rfr. 
— Capture  of  Savannah,  Campaigns  of  Atlanta,  Savannah,  and  the  Carolinas. 
Commands  held— Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  '61-63 ;  and  from  '65-76 ;  N.  Y.  Arsenal 
76-81,  and  '81-86;  Rock  Island  Arsenal  '86-89;  Frankford  Arsenal  '89-90. 

Bayne,  Andrew  C.  (Second  Lieut,  and  Brevt.  Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Borii  in  Scot- 


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land.  Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co.  G, 
16th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  15,  '61 ;  discharged  Sept.  12,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  13,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  21,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June  3,  '63  ;  1st 
L:eut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  July  16,  '63;  accepted  July  24,  '63;  Capt.  May  24,  '64; 
accepted  June  17,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  14,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July 
28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  15,  '67;  trs.  to  6th  Inf.  Apr.  22,  '69;  retired  for  disability 
March  25,  71.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Petersburg,  Va. 

Beach,  Francis  H.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy,  Sep.  1,  .'83 ;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  12,  '87  ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S. 
Cav.,  Oct.  5,  '87. 

Beach,  Laosing"  H.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Eng.  June  13,  '82 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  30,  '82  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  10,  '84. 

Beach,  William  D.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  Military  Academy,  from  July  1,  75,  to  June  13,  79; 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.,  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  17,  '83. 
^n-lce—  At  Ft.  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  from  Sept.  30  to  Oct.  24, 79;  on  Colorado  Ute 
Expedition  to  Nov.  27,  79;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  to  July  3,  '82;  on  leave 
from  Anr.  10  to  June  10,  '81,  and  from  Apr.  25  to  May  25,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Apache  and 
Camp  Hentig,  Ariz.,  to  Oct.  9,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  and  Mexican  Border,  to 
Nov.  22,  '83  ;  member  of  Rifle  Teams  of  Dept.  of  Ariz.,  and  Div.  of  Pacific,  in 
'83  ;  at  Fort  Thomas,  Ariz.,  to  June  8,  '84 ;  on  leave  to  Aug.  28,  '84 ;  at  the  U. 
S.  Military  Academy  as  Instructor  of  Drawing,  from  Aug.  28,  '84,  to  Aug.  28, 
'88,  and  as  Instructor  of  Cav.  Tactics  from  Aug.  28,  '85,  to  Aug.  28,  '88;  on 

leave  to  Dec.  4,  '88 ;  at  Camp  at  Eagle  Pass,  Tex.,  from  Aug.  1,  '89,  to . 

Mnff  in*ithnx  mw/yy/W— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  A.  S.  0.,  A.  0.,  A. 
E.  O.,  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  from  Aug.  31,  '80,  to  Mar.  31,  '81,  and  from  Oct. 
1,  '81,  to  May  31,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  O.,  at  Camp  at 

Eagle  Pass,  Tex.,  from  Aug.  1,  '89,  to  .     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Colorado 

Ute  Expedition,  79;  scouting  from  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  '81;  from  Camp 
Hentig,  Ariz.,  T82,  and  on  Mexican  Border,  '83.  Commands  held — Troop  at  Fort 
Apache  and  Camp  Hentig,  Ariz.,  from  July  3,  '82,  to  Oct.  9,  '82,  and  on  Mexican 
Border  to  Nov.  22,  '83. 

Beacom,  John  H.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  78 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  13,  '82;  trans,  to  3d  U.  S.  Inf.,  April  19,  '83; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  20,  '88. 

Beall,  Fielder  M.  M.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps.).  Born  in  Maryland. 
Appointed  from  the  Army..  Actual  rank — Private  U.  S.  Signal  Corps,  Sept. 
1,  70;  promoted  Sergeant  same  day;  app.  2d  Lieut.Signal  Corps,  Oct.  15,  '83. 
Service  —  Successively  in  charge  of  Signal  Stations  at  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  New 
York  City,  Philadelphia,  and  MadUon,  Wis. ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Officer  in 
charge  of  Signal  Station,  from  July  16,  '84,  to  Jan.  21,  '86;  at  Washington,  D. 

C.,  to  Oct.,  '89;  at  Chicago,  111.,  from  Oct.  1,  '89,  to .     Honorably  mentioned— 

Commended  at  Phila.  by  the  Chief  Signal  Officer  for  "promptitude,  steadiness, 


tember,  '87.     Hixtnry — Passed  course  of  Meteorological  instruction;  prepared  the 
official  weather  forecasts  for  the  U.  S.,  Jan.  and  June,  '87.  ' 

Beall,  George  T.  (Captain  and  M.  S.  K.).  Born  in  District  of  Columbia, 
Feb.  25,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  New  Mexico— Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank— Captain  and  Med.  Storekeeper,  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '66. 
Service— M  Sante  Fe,  N.  M.,  to  April,  70;  Act/Asst.  Medical  Purveyor  at  St. 


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Louis,  Mo.,  at  present  time.  History — Son  of  the  late  Colonel  Benjamin  L.  Beall, 
1st  U.  S.  Cav.,  and  grandson  of  Major  Lloyd  Beall,  of  the  Revolutionary  army. 

Bean,  John  W.  (Captain  15th  Infantry).  Born  in  Vermont,  March  8,  1833. 
Retiring  year  1897 ;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
5th  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '62 ;  Capt.  Jan.  1,  '63  ;  hon. 
mustered  out  Sept.  20,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  35th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  67;  accepted  March 
22,  '67;  tr?.  to  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  12,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  13,  71 ;  Capt.  Mar.  5, 
79.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallantry  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itoiious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.  Service — In  the  field  during 
the  war  of  the  Rebellion  ',61-5;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  campaigns 
of '63-4;  out  of  service  from  Sept.  20,  '64,  to  March  22,  '67;  joined  regiment  on 
the  Plains,  and  served  on  frontier  duty  from  '67  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
In  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  11-13,  '62 ;  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va., 
June  1,  '64. 

Be^n,  William  H,  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  PH.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Beardsley,  Joseph  C.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  at  Cleveland,  O., 
March  1, 1863.  Retiring  year  1927  ;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank—Pvt., 
Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  4th  Inf.,  Jan.  12,  '85,  to  Mar.  21,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf. 
Feb.  6,  '88 ;  accepted  Mar.  22,  '88;  transferred  from  Co.  D  to  Co.  E  Feb.  17,  '90. 
Service— At  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Jan.  12,  '85,  to  July  1,  '86;  at  Fort  Spokane, 
Wash.,  till  Mar.  22,  '88 ;  ordered,  April  11,  '88,  to  appear  before  Dept.  Board  con- 
vened at  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  Col.  Wm.  P.  Carlin,  Pres. ;  detailed  to  assist  Lieut. 
Leyden,  4th  Inf.,  in  making  a  survev  of  Lake  Cocur  D'Alene;  relieved  and  sent 
back  at  his  own  request  to  Fort  Spokane,  Wash.,  July  23,  '87  ;  ordered  to  appear 
before  board  convened  at  Fort  Monroe  Sept.  14,  '87 ;  returned  to  Fort  Spokane 
Feb.  3,  '88,  after  four  months'  leave  of  absence;  commissioned  2d  L'eut.  8th  Inf. 
Mar.  22,  '88;  joined  the  regiment  at  Fort  Robinson  April  26,  '88;  ordered  to  Fort 
Leavenworth  School  of  Application  S^pt.  1,  '89,  and  still  at  that  post. 

Beaumont,  Eugene  B.  (Major  4th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col).  Born  in  PaM  Aug. 
2,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  Mil.  Acad. ;  graduated 
May  6,  '61.  Actual  rank -2nd  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  (4th  Cav.)  May  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
4th  Cav.  Sept.  14,  '61;  Capt.  July  25,  '65;  Major  Nov.  12,  79;  Capt.  A.  D.  C. 
Vol.  May  13,  '63;  Major  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Oct.  29,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Vol.  service 
March  19,  '66.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  in  Tennessee:  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  April  2, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services  in  the  battle  of  Selma,  Ala. ;  Bvt.  Major, 
April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.; 
Bvt.  Lieut-Col.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meiitoriou*  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — "Gen.  Burnside's  Report  of  First  Bull  Run;"  Recom- 
mended for  promotion  by  Gen.  Geo.  H.  Thomas  in  '65.  Service— Engaged  in  the 
actions  of  the  Manassas,  Va.,  Peninsula,  Rappahannock,  Pennsylvania,  Rapidan 
and  Richmond  Campaigns  '61  to  '64  ;  Shenandoah  Campaign  and  actions  of  the 
Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mississippi  '64-65  ;  at  Fort  Martin  Scott,  Texas,  Oct.,  '66 ;  Fort  Mc- 
Kavett,  Texa?,  Nov.,  '68;  Dist.  of  Lamposa  '69;  in  the  field  73-74;  Instructor 
at  West  Point,  from  March  1,  75,  to  Aug.  28,  79;  Fort  Reno,  Jan.-Feb.,  '80  ; 
Expedition  to  Uncompahgre  River,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Bowie  and  Fort  Huachuca,  Ari- 
zona, from  June  17,  '84,  to  Dec.  12,  '88;  assigned  to  Staff  duty  Dept.  of  Texas, 
Dec.  22,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Inspect.  Gen.  Dept.  of  Texas,  from 

Dec.  22,  '89,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Gettysburg,  Rappahannock  Station, 

Mine  Run,  Wilderness,  Cold  Harbor,  White  Oak  Station,  Nottaway  Station, 
Roanoke  Station,  Stony  Creek  Station,  Ream's  Station,  Shepherdstown,  Va.,  Na*h- 
ville,  Hollow  Tree  Gap,'  Tenn.,  Richland  Creek,  Pulaski,  Ebenezer  Church,  Ala., 
Selma,  Columbus,  Ga.,  Surrender  of  Macon,  Ga.,  Attack  on  Kickapoos  and 
Lipans,  Old  Mexico,  May  18,  73  ;  Fight  in  Palo  Daro  Canon,  Red  River,  Sept.  28, 
74;  in  the  field  to  bring  in  Uncompahgre  Utes  to  fulfill  the  treaty  March,  '80. 
Commands  held— Fort,  Martin  Scott,  Texas,  Oct.,  '63;  Fort  McKavett,  Texas, 


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Nov.,  '68  ;  Dist.  of  Lamposa,  '69;  Batt.  4th  Cavalry  in  the  field,  March,  '80  ;  Fort 
Reno,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '80;  Batt.  4  Go's  Cav.  and  6  Go's  Inf.  in  the  field,  '81 ;  Fort 
Bowie  and  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz  ,  '84  to  '88. 

Beck,  William  B.  (Captain  5th  Art.,  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born  in 
Pennsylvania  July  31,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Pennsyl- 
vania. Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '55,  to  Oct.  24,  '56. 
Actual  rani-— 1st  Lieut,  llth  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Apr.  24,  61 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  26, 
'61 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  27,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
26,  '65;  Capt.  Oct.  30,  76.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  10,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  near  the  crossing  of  the  Po  River,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Capt.  Oct.  27,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  on  the  Boydton 
Plank  Road,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritoiious  services  dur- 
ing the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Re- 
bellion, '61-5;  recruiting,  mustering,  and  disbursing  duty  to  Jan.,  '63;  with  bat- 
tery in  the  field  to  November, '63;  and  in  Washington  to  Feb.;  commanding 
battery  and  consolidated  batteries  5th  U.  S.  Art.  in  the  campaign  of  the  Wilder- 
ness, and  through  the  siege  of  Petersburg  during  the  year  '64;  at  Newport  Bar- 
racks March,  '65;  Fort  Richmond,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.,  '65;  with  battery  at  Fort  Mon- 
roe and  Columbus  to  Nov.,  '67;  at  Columbus  to  Jan.,  '68;  Richmond,  Va.,  to 
Oct.,  '68;  Fort  Jefferson,  Florida,  to  March,  '69;  at  various  other  stations  in  the 
country  from  '69  to  '89 ;  at  present  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—K.  Q.  M.  5th  Art.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.,'  67,  to  Oct.  30,  76 ;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen. 
of  Dist,  of  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Nov.,  '65,  to  April,  76.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
In  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Po  River,  Spotfc-yivania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy , 
Cold  Harbor,  siege  of  Petersburg,  Deep  Bottom,  Hatcher's  Run,  and  action  of 
Bovdton  Road,  Va. 

Beck,  William  H.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Ap- 
pointed from  Illinois — Civil  Life.  Actualrank — Corporal  Co.  B,  10th  Illinois  Vol. 
Inf.,  April  16,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  Q.  M.  Sergt.  6th  111.  Cav.  Sept.  21, 
'61 ;  1st  Lieut.  6th  111.  Cav.  Oct.  21,  '62;  resigned  Feb.  28,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U. 
S.  Cav.  June  18, '67;  1st  Lieut  Dec.  11,  '67;  Captain  Dec.  23,  '87.  Service— 
Served  in  the  Army  of  the  West  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  and  severely 
wounded  at  Co'dwater,  Miss.,  Oct.  21,  '62;  served  in  the  field  in  Mexico  and 
Arizona.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjutant  6th  111.  Cav.  from  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  Feb. 
28,  '63  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  district  in  '80.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Action  at  Cold- 
water,  Miss.,  Oct.  21,  '62 ;  actions  against  numerous  Apache  Indians  at  Sierra 
Carmen,  Mex.,  Nov.  1,  77  ;  action  with  Victorio,  at  Tenajos  de  Irs  Palmos,  Tex., 
July  30,  '80;  action  with  Victorio  at  Rattlesnake  Canon,  Aug.  6,  '80;  in  the  cap- 
ture of  the  Chiricahua  Indians  at  Fort  Apache,  Arizona,  Aug.  30,  '86.  Commands 
held — Commanded  troop  A,  10th  Cav.,  in  the  field  against  Indians. 

Beckurts,  Charles  L.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).    Born  in  Louisville,  Ky., 


Dec.  30,  1860.  Retiring  year,  1924.  Appointed  from  Ky.  Graduated  No.  3  in 
the  Class  of  '80  at  the  Va.  Military  Institute,  Lexington,  Va.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Oct.  30,  '84.  Service—  Joined  regiment  Dec.  2,  '84,  at  Fort 
Douglas,  Utah,  and  served  there  until  July,  '86  ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from 
July,  '86,  to  June,  '89:  Student  Officer  U.'S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Sept.,  '87,  to 
June,  '89,  graduating  No.  4  in  Class  of  '89;  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  from  July,  '89, 

to .      Staff  positions  occupitd—Post  Adjutant,  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  from  July 

3,  '89,  to . 

Beck-with,  Amos  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Vermont,  Oct.  4,  1825.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Vt.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  July  1,  '46  ;  graduated  July  1,  '50.  Actual  mn£— Brevet  2d  Lieut. 
1st  United  States  Art.  July  1, '50;  2d  Lieutenant  Feb.  22, '51  ;  1st  Lieutenant 
August  21, '54;  Captain  Com.  Sub.  May  10,  '61;  accepted  May  16,  '61;  Maj. 
Com,  Sub.  September  29,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  June  23,  74;  accepted 
July  3,  74;  Col.  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Aug.  28,  '88  ;  Col.  and  A.  D.  C.  Vols.  Jan.  1, 
'62;  accepted  July  11,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  May  31,  '66.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Lieutenant-Colonel  September  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 


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in  the  Atlanta  Campaign;  Bvt.  Col.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  campaign  against  Atlanta;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  the 
large  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  Joseph  E.  Johnston ;  Brevet  Major  General 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  subsistence  department 
during  the  war;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  Volunteers  January  12,  '65.  Service — 
At  various  military  posts  until  the  commencement  of  the  Civil  War.  In  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61-5— in  Washington  City,  '61-3;  in  the  field  with 
the  Army  of  the  West  '64-5 ;  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  terminating  in  the  cap- 
ture of  that  city;  in  the  March  to  the  Sea  under  Gen.  Sherman,  and  in  the 
campaign  through  the  Carolinas,  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent 
army  of  Gen.  J.  E.  Johnston.  Retired  by  operation  of  law,  Oct.  4,  '89. 

Belcher,  John  H.  (Major  and  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  April  20, 
1828.  Retiring  year  1892;  appointed  from  Cal. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rani: — l.'apt. 
and  A.  Q.  M.  Vols.  Oct.,  '64 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.|M.,  U.  S.  A.,  June,  '66;  Maj.  and  Q. 
M.  July,  '83.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Maj.  Vols.,  for  faithful  services  during  the  war ; 
Brevet  Maj.  U.  S.  A.,  for  meritorious  services  in  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  during  the  war. 
Service — At  Louisville,  Ky.,  Nov.,  '64,  to  Aug.,  '66;  in  charge  of  public  prop- 
erty, transportation  and  disbursements  at  Jefferson vi lie,  Ind.,  and  Louisville,  Ky., 
to  Jan., '67 ;  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Jan.  to  Oct.,  '67;  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo., 
Nov.,  '67,  to  July,  '68;  Fort  Bridger,  W.  T.,  Aug.,  '68,  to  March,  70;  Omaha, 
Neb.,  Apr.  70,  to  June,  75;  SanteFe,  N.M.,  July,  75,  to  Nov., 78;  Charleston,  S. 
C.,  Dec.,  78,  to  July,  79;  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  Jan.,  '80,  to  Jan.,  '81 ;  Fort  Leavi-n- 
worth,  Kan.,  Jan.  to  April,  '81;  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  June,  '81,  to  Oct.  1,  '83; 

Denver,  Col.,  from  Nov.,  '83,  to '87 ;  Portland,  Oregon,  from  Nov.,  '87,  to . 

Staff  positions  occupied — Depot  and  post  duties  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  Nov.,  '64,  to 
Aug.,  '66;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Jan.  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  Depot  Q. 
M.  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  April,  70,  to  June,  75;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dist  of  N.  M.  July. 
to  Nov.,  78 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Leaveuworth,  Kan.,  Jan.  to  April,  '81 ;  Depot 
Q.  M.  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  June,  '81,  to  Oct.,  83;  Disbursing  <.J.  M.  and 
in  charge  of  transportation,  Nov.,  '83,  to  '87  ;  Purchasing  and  Disbursing  Q.  M., 
Depot  and  Transportation  Q.  M.  at  Portland,  Ore.,  Nov.,  '87,  to . 

Belger,  James  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — PvtM  Corpl.,  and  Sergt.  Co.  H,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  2d 
U.  S.  Inf.  from  Nov.  7,  '32,  to  Oct.  15,  '38  ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  '38 ; 
accepted  Oct.  15,  '38;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  27,  '43;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  June  18,  '46;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  26,  '46;  out  of  service  Nov.  30,  '63;  app.  Maj.  Q.  M.  Mar.  h  :!,  71 ; 
accepted  April  13,  71 ;  Col.  and  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vols.  July  11,  '62;  accepted  July  12, 
'62.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Maj.  May  30,  '48,  for  meritorious  conduct,  particu- 
larly in  the  performance  of  his  duty  in  the  prosecution  of  the  War  with  Mexico. 
Service— In  the  War  with  Mexico,  '46-8 ;  and  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61  to 
'63.  Retired  for  being  over  sixty-two  years  of  age,  June  19,  79. 

Bell,  George  (Col.  and  A.  C.  G.  S.,  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.).  Born  in  Maryland, 
March  12,  1828.  Retiring  year  1892  ;  appointed  from  Maryland.  Cadet  at"  1 
Military  Academy  July  1,*'48  ;  graduated  July  1,  '53.  Actual  rani: — Brevet  2d 
Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  October  31,  '53;  1st 
Lieut.  June  30,  '55;  Capt.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14.  '61  (declined);  Capt.  Com. 
Sub.  U.  S.  A.,  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '61  ;  Lieutenant-Colonel  Com.  Sub. 
Vol.  Aug.  20,  '62,  to  Aug.  1,  '65;  Major  Com.  Sub.  U.  S.  A.  April  25,  '65;  Lieu- 
tenant-Colonel Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Nov.  9,  '84;  Col.  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  October  4,  '89. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  during  the 
war;  Col.  March  13, '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war; 
Brig.  Gen.  April  9,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Subsistence 
Department  during  the  war. 

Bell,  George,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76  ;  graduated  June  12, '80. 
Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  April  24,  '86. 

Bell,  James  P.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).    Born  in  Kentucky.  '  Appointed 


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from  Ky.     Cadet  at  the  U.S.   Military  Academy  Sept,  1,  74;  graduated  June 

14,  78.     Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  78;  2d  Lieut". 
June  28,  78 ;  trs.  to  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  9,  78.    Service— Stationed  at  Fort  Riley, 
Kan..  '90. 

Bell,  James  M.  (Capt.  7th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Oct.  1, 
1837.  Retiring  year,  1901 ;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st 
Lieut,  86th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  June  10,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  25,  '62;  Capt.  Ind. 
Co.  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  June  30,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  9,  '63;  Capt.  13th  Pa.  Vol. 
Cav.  Oct.  8,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  14,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28, 
'66;  accepted  Nov.  27, '66;  1st  Lieut.  April  2, '67;  Capt.  June  25,  76.  Brevet 
rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  the  \Vilderness,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Ream's  Station,  Va.  Service — In 
the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  campaign  of  the  Wil- 
derness and  succeeding  operations  to  and  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  '64-5  ;  on 
the  plains  on  frontier  duty,  and  in  campaign  from  '67  to  '88;  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind. 
Ter.,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Q.  M.  7th  Cav.  Nov.  1,  J67,  to 
March  31,  '69,  and  from  Oct.  26,  '69,  to  Dec.  31,  70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In 
the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.,  May  5-7,  '64;  battle  of  Ream's  Station,  Va., 
June  29,  '64. 

Bell,  William  H.  (Maj.  and  Commissary  of  Subsistence).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania Jan.  28,  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898  ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '58.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1, '58 ;  2d 
Lieut.  Dec.  6, '58;  1st  Lieut.  May  14, '61;  Capt.  Com.  of  Sub.  June  11, '62; 
Major  Com.  of  Sub.  Aug.  14,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  13, 
'•>"),  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  New  Mexico.  Service — Served 
on  frontier  duty  '59-61 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  '61  ;  operations 
on  the  Upper  Potomac  May  to  June,  '61 ;  Mana.*sas  campaign,  provost  duty 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  Military  Academy  Sept.,  '61,  to  June, 
'62  ;  on  duty  at  Aquia  Creek  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '62;  frontier  duty  '63-65 ;  Sept.,  '66, 
relieved  from  duty  in  New  Mexico;  May,  '67,  to  April,  '68,  on  duty  as  Chief  C.  S., 
Dept.  C.  S.,  at  Fort  Harker,  Kan. ;  May,  '68,  on  duty  in  office  Comm'y-Gen'l.  of 
Sub.,  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Sept.,  '68,  ordered  for  duty  as  Chief  C.  S.,  Dept.  of 
Alaska,  at  Sitka,  Alaska  ;  Chief  C.  S.,  Dept.  Alaska,  from  Feb.,  '69,  to  Jan.,  70  ; 
Nov.,  70,  assigned  as  Chief  C.  S.,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  at  Portland,  Ore. ;  in- 
spector of  Indian  supplies  July,  76;  Oct.,  78,  relieved  from  duty  as  Chief  C.  S., 
Dept.  Columbia;  Jan.,  79,  temporary  duty  in  office  Comm'y  Gen'l  Sub.;  Jan. 
30,  79,  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  as  purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S. ;  May,  79,  ordered 
to  Washington  as  purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S. ;  Oct.  1,  79,  performing  duties  of 
purchasing  C.  S.  temporarily  in  Baltimore,  Md. ;  Dec.,  '81,  on  duty  as  Chief  C.  S., 
Dept.  of  the  South,  at  Newport,  Ky.,  and  purchasing  commissary  at  Cincinnati, 
Ohio;  Aug.  14,  '83,  to  Feb.  13,  '84,*on  Gov.  Relief  for  sufferers  from  the  flood  in 
Ohio  River  and  tributaries,  under  Col.  Amos  Beckwith,  A.  C.  G.  S. ;  March  1,  '84, 
in  charge  of  Gov.  Relief  for  sufferers  from  flood  in  Ohio  River  and  tributaries,  to  June 
4,  '84;  Dec.  1,  '84,  ordered  to  Cheyenne  Depot,  Wyo.  Ter. ;  Oct.  8,  '85,  temporary 
duty  at  Denver,  Colo.,  in  addition  to  duty  at  Cheyenne ;  March  5,  '86,  retired  from 
duty  at  Cheyenne,  and  ordered  to  Denver,  Col;  Aug.,  '89,  relieved  at  Denver,  Col., 
and  ordered*  to  Omaha,  Neb.,  as  Chief  C.  S.,  Dept.  of  the  Platte. 

Bellas,  Henry  H.  (Fir4  Lieut.  U.  S.  A  ).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired. 
Appointed  Jrom  Va.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  1, 
73  ;  accepted  Oct.  11,  73  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  2,  79.  Retired  for  disability  in  line 
of  dutv  May  26,  '86. 

Bellinger,  John  B.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  South  Carolina.  Ap- 
pointed from  S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '«0 ;  graduated  June 

15,  '84.     Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '84 ;  trans,  to  5th  U.  S. 
Cav.  Oct.  13,  '84. 

Bendire,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corpl.  Co.  D,  1st  Drag.,  June 
10,  '54,  to  June  10,  '59;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  D,  1st  Cav.,  and  Hospital  Stew- 


54  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  BEN 

ard  4th  Cav.  from  June  8,  '60,  to  Sept.  9,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  May  18,  '64 ;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  9,  '64;  trs.  to  1st  Cav.  Sept.  9,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  '64;  Captain 
Feb.  21,  '73.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  11,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  Va.  Service — In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac.  Retired  for  disa- 
bility in  the  line  of  duty  April  24,  '86. 

Benet,  J.  Walker  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Richmond,  Ky., 
July  16,  1857.  Retiring  year,  1921 ;  appointed  from  at  large.  Cadet  at  Mili- 
tary Academy,  July,  1875;  graduated  June  12,  1880.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
15th  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  transferred  to  5th  Art.  March  18,  '81  ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
18,  '86;  transferred  to  Ordnance  Department  October  27,  '86.  Service — On 
sick  leave  from  Mil.  Acad.  Jan.,  '77,  to  Sept.,  '77 ;  at  Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.  from  Sept. 
30  to  Dec.  3,  '80 ;  conducting  recruits  to  and  with  regiment  at  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.,  to 
March  27,  '81 ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  April  12  to  Oct.  9,  '81 ;  at  Yorktown,  Va., 
and  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  Nov.  18,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  April  22, 
'82;  at  Art.  School  of  Practice,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  May  1,  '84;  at  Fort  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.,  to  Oct.  29,  '86;  Asst.  at  the  Nat.  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  from  Nov. 
17,  '86,  to  Sept.  21,  '89;  in  the  office  of  Chief  of  Ord.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Sept. 
30,  '89,  to . 

Benet,  Stephen  V.  (Brigadier  General  and  Chief  of  Ordnance).  Born  in 
Florida,  Jan.  22,  1827.  Retiring  year  1891.  Appointed  from  Florida.  Cadet  at 
the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '45;  graduated  July  1, '49.  Actual  rank — 
Bvt.  2J  Lieut.  Ord.  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  July  10,  '51 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '53;  Capt. 
Aug.  3,  '61;  Major  Dec.  22,  '66;  Brig.  Gen.  Chf.  of  Ord.  June  23,  '74;  accepted 
June  25,  '74.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Department.  Service — On  special 
duty  Ordnance  Bureau,  '50-2,  and  on  duty  at  various  arsenals,  '52-9 ;  Military 
Academy,  '59-61,  as  principal  asst.  professor  of  geography,  history,  ethics,  and  as 
instructor  of  ordnance  and  gunnery,  '61-4,  and  in  addition  to  his  duties  at  the 
Military  Academy,  served  on  various  important  boards  and  conducted  experiments 
with  Parrott  guns  at  the  West  Point  foundry;  served  in  command  of  various 
arsenals  and  on  special  duty  until  June  23,  74,  when  he  was  promoted  to  the  com- 
mand of  his  corps  with  the  rank  of  Brigadier  General,  and  has  been  stationed  at 
Washington  from  that  date  to  present  time. 

Benham,  Daniel  W.  (Major  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Dec.  23,  1837.  Re- 
tiring year  1901.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actualrank— Pvt.  Co.  B,  6ih 
Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61;  discharged  Aug.  21,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S. 
Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61;  accepted  Nov.  8, '61;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  19,  '62 ;  Captain  Feb.  8, '65; 
transferred  to  36th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred  to  7th  Inf.  May  19,  '69 ;  Major  Dec. 
16,  '88.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captain  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. ;  Major  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign. 
Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  in  report  of  Battalion  Commander  for  de- 
fending and  saving  the  Battalion  train  from  capture  and  destruction  by  Confed- 
erate cavalry  at  the- battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62;  highly  corn- 


Louisville,  Ky.,  July  9,  '65,  the  BrevetMajor  Gen.  Com.  the  Division  wrote  with  his 
own  hand,  and  published  the  following  :  "  In  relieving  Captain  Benham,  I  wish 
to  assure  him  that  he  has  performed  his  duties  at  these  headquarters  in  the  most 
admirable  and  satisfactory  manner  ;  that  in  severing  his  connection  with  the  1st 
Division,  whose  history  is  his,  he  has  every  reason  to  feel  proud  of  his  record  while 
with  it,  and  for  his  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Perryville,  Stone  River, 
Murfreesboro',  Chickamauga,  the  great  Atlanta  campaign,  from  Dalton  to  Jones- 
boro',  on  the  memorable  campaign  through  Georgia  and  the  Carolinas  with 
Sherman,  and  at  the  battle  of  Bentonville,  he  will  be  remembered  by  those 
with  whom  he  served  as  the  thorough  soldier."  When  relieved  from  duty  under 
orders  of  the  Secretary  of  War  in  connection  with  the  Mississippi  River  flood,  in 
'82,  General  Sheridan  published  the  following  in  orders  :  "  The  Lieut.  Genera 


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takes  pleasure  in  complying  with  the  instructions  of  the  Secretary  of  War  'to 
convey  the  expression  of  his  appreciation  for  the  admirable  manner  in  which  he 
has  discharged  the  duty  imposed  upon  him.'  The  Secretary,  'as  an  acknowledg- 
ment of  the  services  rendered,  grants  him  a  delay  of  thirty  days  in  joining  his  sta- 
tion.'" Service — Served  continuously  with  his  regiment  and  in  various  staff  positions, 
in  the  field,  in  Kentucky,  Tennessee,  Mississippi,  Alabama,  Georgia,  North  Car- 
olina and  Virginia,  from  Dec.,  '61,  to  July,  '65;  General  The  mas'  campaign  to 
Mill  Springs,  Ky.,  '61-62;  Central  Buell's  march  to  Pittsburg  Landing,  Tenn., 
'62;  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  '62;  pursuit  of  Confederates  when  they  evacuated 
Corinth,  '62;  General  Buell's  pursuit  of  Bragg  through  Tennessee  and  Kentucky 
to  Crab  Orchard,  '62  ;  General  Rosecrans'  campaign  from  Nashville  to  Murfrees- 
boro',  '62;  General  Rosecrans'  campaign  from  Murfreesboro1  to  Chattanooga,  '63  ; 
pursuit  of  Confederates  after  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  '64;  General  Sherman's 
campaign  from  Chattanooga  to  Atlanta,  '64 ;  General  Sherman's  campaign  from 
Atlanta  to  Savannah,  '64 ;  General  Shern  an's  campaign  through  South  and  North 
Carolina  to  Goldsboro',  '64  ;  marched  with  General  Sherman's  army  tc  Washington, 
and  participated  in  the  grand  review  there  at  the  end  of  the  war,  '65;  on  recruit- 
ing service  at  Indianapolis  and  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  and  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  to 
March, '66;  with  regiment  at  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  to  April,  '66;  marched  with 
regiment  from  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to«  Camp  Douglas,  Utah,  to  July,  '66 ; 
at  Camp  Douglas,  Utah,  to  April, '70 ;  marched  with  regiment  to  Fort  Shaw, 
Mont.,  to  June,  70  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  to  Jan.,  '71 ;  on  recruiting  service  at 
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  and  Sprinpfield,  ill.,  to  Jan.,  '73;  awaiting 
orders  and  conducting  recruits  to  ngiment  to  June,  '73  ;  with  regiment  at  Fort 
Shaw,  Mont.,  to  Nov.,  74  ;  at  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  to  Oct.,  77  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont, 
to  Sept.,  78;  on  sick  leave  at  Springfield,  111.,  to  Dec.  78;  member  of  Board  <-n 
Intrenching  Tools  and  Equipments  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  March,  79  ;  with 
regiment  at  FortSnelling,  Minn.,  to  Oct.,  79  ;  on  Ute  Indian  expedition  to  White 
River,  Col.,  to  June,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Aug.,  '81 ;  on  detached  ser- 
vice with  Co.  C,  7th  Inf.,  at  Green  Bay  Indian  Agency,  Keshena,  Wis.,  to  Oct., 
'81 ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  conducting  recruits  to  5th  Inf.  at  Fort 
Keogh,  Mont.,  to  Dec.,  '81;  on  Menominee  Indian  expedition  to  Green  Bay  Agency, 
Wis.,  Sept.-Oct.,  '81 ;  on  Ute  Indian  expedition  to  White  River,  Col.,  frcm  Oct., 
79,  to  June,  '80  ;  on  detached  service  in  the  submerged  districts  on  the  lower 
Mississippi  River  to  make  report  to  the  Secretary  of  War  of  the  condition  and 
wants  of  sufferers  by  the  flood,  to  April,  '82;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  and  on  de- 
tached service  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  to  April,  '83  ;  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  Nov.  '84  ;  on  detached  service  with  Co.  C,  7th  Inf.,  construct- 
ing military  telegraph  line  from  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  to 
Dee.,  '84;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  August,  '85  ;  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  near 
Pine  Bluffs,  Wyo.,  to  Sept., '85  ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  July, '86  ;  on  detached  ser- 
vice at  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  to  Aug.,  '86  ;  at  Fort  MoKinney,  Wyo.,  to  Oct.,  '87  ;  on 
detached  service,  in  the  field,  with  Co.  C,  7th  Inf.,  to  suppress  threatened  out- 
break of  Crow  Indians  in  Montana,  to  Nov.,  '87;  at  Fort  McKinney  to  July,  '88; 
at  FortLantmie,  Wyo.,  to  March,  '89;  on  detached  service  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  to 
June,  '89;  on  detached  service  at  Believue  Rifle  Range  to  Sept.,  '89  ;  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  to  present  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A  Q.  M.  1st  Batt.,  18th  Inf., 
from  March  10,  '62,  to  Feb.  8,  '65 ;  A.  C.  S.  for  Gen.  Buell's  army  at  Eastport, 
Miss.,  June-Aug.,  '62;  Adjutant  1st  Batt,  18th  Inf.,  June-July,  '64;  A.  A.  Q.  M., 
Regular  Brigade,  14th  Corps,  July-Sept,  '64  ;  Ordnance  Officer,  1st  Div.,  14th 
Corps,  Oct.,  *64,  to  July,  '65  ;  Aide-de-Camp  of  Vols.  from  July,  '64,  to  June,  '65; 
Inspector  Indian  Supplies  at  Crow  Agency,  Mont,  76-77  ;  Inspector  Small  Arms 
Practice,  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  from  Sept.,  '89,  to  present  date.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc, — Corinth,  Miss.;  Perryville,  Ky.;  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.;  Hoover's  Gap, Tenn.; 
Chickamauga,  Gi.;  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.;  Resaca,  Ga.;  New  Hope  Church, 
Ga.;  Kene.*aw  Mountain,  Ga.;  Ne.il  Dow  Station,  Ga.;  Peach  Tree  Creek,  Ga.; 
Utoy  Creek,  Ga.  ;  Atlanta,  Ga.;  Bentonville,  N.  Car.;  Crow  Agency,  Mont. 
Commands  held — Commanding  party  exploring  country  to  Highwood  Mountains, 
Mont,  Sept-Oct,  70;  det  of  recruits  en  route  from  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  to  Texas, 


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from  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to FortShaw,  Mon^,,Sept.-Oct.,  79;  But.  7th  Inf..  Oos. 
B,  C,  E,  F,  H  and  K,  at  White  River,  Col.,  Jan.-June,  '8'J  ;  Fort  Snelling,  Minn., 
Sept.-Nov.,  '80;  det.  of  recruits  en  route  from  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  5th  Inf. 
in  Montana,  Nov., '81 ;  7th  Inf.,  July-Aug., '83;  FortLaramie,  Wyo.,  May-Nov., 
'84;  B;itt.  7th  Inf.  (six  companies  and  band)  to  and  from  Camp  of  Instruction, 
near  Pine  Bluffs,  Wyo.,  Aug.-Sept.,  '85;  Co.  C,  7th  Inf.,  and  troops  D  and  H, 
9th  Cav.,  from  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  tr>  Crow  Indian  Agency,  Mont.,  and  return 
to  suppress  threatened  outbreak  of  Crow  Indians,  Oct.-Nov.r  '87;  Post  of  Fort 
McKinney,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '87,  to  Jan.,  '88;  Bellevue  Rifle  Range,  Neb.  Dep.,  Cav. 
and  Distinguished  Marksmen's  Competitions,  July-Sept.,  '89. 

Benham,  Henry  H.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  rani:—  App.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf. 
Sept.  1,  '79;  accepted  Sept.  9,  79  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '89.  tiercice — Joined  reg- 
iment at  Fort  Coeur  d'Alene,  Idaho;  on  detaQhed  service  with  Indian  Scouts 
and  Sharpshooters  in  '80  ;  instructing  recruits  aad  with  Company  in  '81  ;  in 
Europe.  '82;  in  camp  on  Spokane  River,  Washington  Ter.,  and  Reconnoissance 
and  Survey  of  Lake  Chelan,  '83  ;  on  recruiting  service  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y., 
'84;  Marksman  and  Sharpshooter,  '85;  at  Fort  Omaha,  as  Range  Officer  Dep. 
Platte,  '86;  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Union  College,  N.  Y.,  '8<J-!> ; 
detailed  as  Instructor  at  State  Gimp,  N.  G.  S.  N.  Y.,  at  Peek-skill,  X.  Y.,  '88. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adjutant,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Town- 
send,  W.  T., '85;  Ordnance  Officer  and  Post  Treasurer,  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  '86. 
History — Son  of  Gen.  Henry  W.  Benham,  U.  S.  Engineers;  grandson  of  Gen. 
Jno.  McNeil,  U.  S.  A.  Entered  service  from  Harvard  University  on  recommen- 
dation of  Board  of  Examination  ;  admitted  as  Attorney- a t-La\v  and  Counsellor 
Washington  Territorial  Bar, '85 ;  to  the  California  Bar, '86  ;  and  to  New  York 
Bar  in  '88  ;  elected  Captain  37th  Sep.  Co.,  N.  G.  S.  N.  Y.,  May,  '88 ;  Degree  of 
A.  B.  conferred  by  Union  College,  N.  Y.,  in  '89. 

Benham,  Robert  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ohio  April  6, 
1853.  Retiring  year,  1917;  appointed  from  IViuia. — Civil  Life.  Actnn/ 
1st  Lieut,  and  Assistant  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  June  23,  '80 ; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June  16,  '85.  Service — At  Fort  Snelling.  Minn.,  July 
to  Oct.,  '80;  Chief  medical  officer  Major  Merrill's  command  on  line  of  N.  P.  R.  H., 
Oct.  to  Dec.,  '80;  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  N.  D,  Dec.,  '80,  to  May,  '81  ;  Post 
Surgeon  at  Fort  Apsinaboine,  Mont.,  May,  '81,  to  Sept.,  '83  5  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Abraham  Lincoln,  N.  D.,  Sept., '83,  to  March, '84  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Sissi-ton, 
Dak.,  to  June,  '84;  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  from  July,  '84,  to  May,  '86;  at  Fort 
Omaha  to  Aug.,  '86  ;  Medical  officer  with  4th  U.  S.  Inf.,  changing  station  from 
Omaha  to  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  '86;  medical  officer  with  batt.  21st  Inf.  en  route 
to  Fort  Da  Ches-e,  Utah,  Aug.,  '86,  to  Nov.,  '87;  medical  officer  with  6th  I 
Inf.  from  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  to  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  June,  '88;  Asst.  Surgeon  at 
Fort  Du  Chesne  Nov.,  '87,  to  July,  '88  ;  Post  surgeon  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Aug., 
'89,  to  abandonment  of  that  post  in  '89  :  medical  officer  with  7th  Inf.  (2  Cos.)  en 
route  from  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo..  to  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  '89. 

Benjamin,  Edward  A.  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Connecticut. 
Retired;  appointed  from  L\. — Civil  Life.  A>'t><<tl rank — 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Dec.  12,  72 ;  accepted  Jan.  25, 73  ;  trs.  to  3d  Inf.  Oct.  13,  73  ;  retired  from  service 
June  28,  78,  on  account  of  injury  received  in  line  of  duty. 

Benjamin,  Everett  E.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  May  1  ">. 
1860.  Retiring  year,  1924;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Miliitary 
Academy  from  July  1,  79,  to  Jan.  15,  '80.  Actual  rant:—2d  Lieut.  Ut  1 
Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '84.  Service— In  Arizona  all  through  the 
Apache  war,  '85-6,  at  different  times  in  command  of  troops  in  pursuit  of  hostile 
Indians;  in  the  spring  of  '86  commanded  a  troop  of  cavalry  in  a  scout  to  intercept 
Indians  in  the  Sulphur  Springs  Valley,  Ariz.;  in  June,  '86,  commanded  a  Co.  of 
infantry,  mounted  on  mules,  on  a  scout  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico,  in  pursuit 


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of  Indians;  at  the  Infantry  and  Cavalry  School  of  Application,  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  '87  to  '89,  graduating  June  15,  '89;  in  the  field  in  Dec. ,'85,  expelling 
"boomers"  from  the  Indian  Territory;  at  present  serving  at  Benicia  Bks.,  Cal. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  in  the  boomer 
campaign  of  '85-6,  and  filled  at  various  times  nearly  every  po^t  staff  position. 
History — Before  entering  the  army  had  two  years  of  sea  service,  and  when  sixteen 
years  old  was  Petty  officer  (1st  Captain  of  a  Top  and  Captain  of  a  gun's  crew)  on 
the  U.  S.  Ship  "St.  Mary's" — this  for  eight  months;  the  balance  of  the  two 
years  was  spent  in  the  merchant  service. 

Bennett,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Appointed 
from  JS.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank-2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  16,  '89. 

Bennett,  Clarence  E.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  December 
2,  '33.  Retiring  year  1897;  appointed  from  Arizona.  Cadet  at  the  United 
States  Military  Academy  July  1,  '51;  graduated  July  1, '55.  Actual  rank — 
Bvt.  2d  Lieut,  3d  U.  S.  Infantry  July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Infantry  August 
16,  '55;  resigned  Sep.  10,  '60;  Major  1st  Cal.  Vol.  Cav.  Feb.  9,  '63;  Lieut,  Col. 
Dec.  31,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug  15,  '66;  app.  2d  Lieut.  6th  U  S.  Cav.  Feb.  23, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  8,  '66;  Capt.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22, 
'67;  accepted  Oct.  5, '67.  Brev<t  rank— Bvt.  Col.  Vol  Mar.  13/65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services.  Service — Served  in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61^5;  in  Arizona,  New  Mexico,  Texas,  Ind.  Territory, 
nince  the  war.  titaff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  10th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '58,  to  April 
30,  '60;  R.  Q.  M.  10th  Inf.  from  April  30,  '60,  to  July  16,  '60. 

Bennett,  Frank  T.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired;  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Ada.il  rank—Pvt.  Co.  H,  3d  Batt.,  and  Qra.  Sgt.  18th  Inf.  Apr. 
29,  '62,  to  Apr.  1,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  Apr.  1,  '63;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  6,  '61;  resigned  Oct.  15,  '66;  reinstated  Dec.  4,  '66;  trs.  to  36th  Inf. 
Sep.  21,  66;  Capt.  39th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  May  16,  '67;  Una-signed  Apr. 

20,  '69;  assd.  to  9th  Cav.  De  •.  15,  70;  Maj.  2d  Cav.  June  6,  '83.     Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.   1st  Lieut,  June  26",  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at 
Hoover's  Gap,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Sjpt.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.     Service — Retired  for  disability  in  line  of  duty 
Jan.  23.  89. 

Bennett,  "William  C.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  C  .lorado.  Appoint- 
ed from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.,  and  Sergt.  Co.  H,  17th  U.  S.  Inf., 
Nov.  30,  '85  to  Alarch  7,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  March  8,  '89. 

Benson,  Harry  C.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  Rank—2<\  Lieut.  1st  U.S.  Art.  June  13,  '82;  trans,  to  4th  U.  S.  Cav., 
Jan.  31,  '84,  to  rank  in  Cav.  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  2,  '88. 

Benson,  Henry  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Retired;  Ap- 
pointed from  California — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  1st  Cal.  Vol.  Inf., 
Aug.  27,  '61;  Capt.  Mar.  1,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Autr.  31,  '64;  Maj.  4th  Cal.  Vol. 
Int.  May  22,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  31,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23, 
'66;  l.-t  Lieut  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  June  2,  '66;  trs.  to  36th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept. 

21,  '66;    transferred  to  7th  Inf.  May  19, '69;  Capt.  May   1, '82.     Staff  positions 
occupied—  Adjutant  7th  Inf.   Oct.  11,  71,  to  Nov.  1,  74.     Retired  for  disability 
Nov.  14,  '85. 

Benteen,  Frederick  W.  (Major  9th  Cav.  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  Petersburg, 
Va.,  Aug.  24,  1834.  Retired;  appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  10th  Mo.  Cav.  Sept.  1,  '61;  Cap.,  Oct.  1,  '61;  Maj.,  Dec.,  ;62;  Lieut.-Col. 
Feb.  27,  '64;  must,  out  June  30,  '65;  Col.  138th  U.  S.  Colored  Troops,  July  15, 
'65;  mustered  out  Jan.  6,  '66;  Brig.  Gen.  Mo.  Militia;  Capt.  7th  Cav.  July,  '66; 
M»jor  9th  Cav.  Dec.  17,  '82.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  at  the  battle  of  the  Osage,  Missouri ;  Brevet  Lieutenant- Colonel 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  charge  on  Columbus,  Georgia ; 
Brevet  Colonel  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  engagement  with 
hostile  Indians  on  the  Saline  River,  Kansas.  Service— La  the  field  during 

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the  war.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Wet  Glaze, 
Springfield,  Salem,  Second  Springfield,  Cane  Creek,  Sugar  Creek ;  battle  of  Pea 
Ridge;  actions  of  Batesville,  Kickapoo,  Cotton  Plant;  defense  of  Helena,  Ark. ;  ac- 
tions of  Milliken's  Bend,  Bolivar  and  Greenville;  engaged  at  the  actions  of  Tuscum- 
bia,  Tupelo,  and  Alabama  Valley;  the  battle  of  luka,  Miss.;  action  of  Florence; 
hiege  of  Vicksburg;  action  of  Brandon  Station;  capture  of  Jackson;  raid  to  Meri- 
dian, and  action  of  Bolivar;  at  the  actions  of  Big  Blue  Osage,  Charlotte  Prairie, 
Pleasant  Ridge1,  Montevallo;  assault  and  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.,  and  Columbus, 
Ga. ;  also  engaged  with  hostile  Indians  on  the  Saline  River,  Kansas.  Commands 
held — Regiment  at  battle  of  luka,  Miss.;  Brigade  at  the  action  of  Big  Blue 
Osage;  Regiment  at  the  action  of  Montevallo. 

Bentley,  Edwin  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  July  3, 1824.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  trom  Connecticut — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surgeon  4th 
Conn.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  6, '61 ;  honorably  mustered  out  Oct.  1,  61 ;  Surgeon  U.  S.  Vols. 
Sept.  4,  '61;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '61;  honorably  mustered  out  June  4,  '66;  app.  1st 
Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon,  Feb.  28,  '66;  accepted  June  10,  '66;  Captain  and  Asst. 
Surgeon  July  28,  '66;  Major  and  Surgeon  July  12,  79.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet 
Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
&rvice — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion '61-5;  retired  by  operation 
of  law,  July  3.  '88. 

Benton,  Elisha  S.  (Second  Lieut.  3rd  Art.).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  Jan. 
f22,  1859.  Retiring  year  1923.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  Sept.  1,  '78;  graduated  June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank—I^  Lieut.  3d 
U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  '84.  Servit*— Served  with  Regiment  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from 
Sept.  30,  to  Dec..  '84;  at  Fort  Barranoas,  Flfl.,  to  May  30,  '85;  at  Newport  Bar- 
racks, Ky.,  to  July  9,  '88;  at  Newport  B'ks,  Ky.,  was  Post  Adjutant,  Acting  As- 
sistant Quartermaster,  Acting  Commissary  of  Subsistence,  Acting  Ordnance 
Officer,  Acting  Signal  Officer,  Post  Treasurer  and  Recruiting  Officer;  on  detached 
Service  from  July  9,  '88,  to  Dec.  16,  '89;  as  Assistant  to  Captain  A.  II.  Russell  at 
Centennial  Exposition,  Cincinnati,  Ohio;  with  Regiment — Light  Battery — from 
Dec.  16,  '89,  to  Oct.,  '90;  Inspector  of  Artillery  Regiment  Ohio  National  Guard, 
August  10- 15, '87. 

Benton,  James  W.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  District  of  Columbia. 
Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '81;  graduated 
June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  '85. 

Bentzoni,  Charles  (Capt.  25th  Inf.  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Prussia  Oct.  11, 
1830.  Retiring  year  1894;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Enlisted  for 
general  service  U.S.  A.  May  12,  '57  ;  app.  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Aug.,  '57  ;  trans,  to  llth 
Inf.  Aug.  28,  '61  ;  1st  Sergt.  Co.  D,  1st  Bat.,  to  Nov.  20;  app.  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf. 
Nov.  20,  '61 ;  promoted  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  17,  '62 ;  Capt.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  trans, 
to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69 ;  app.  Col.  56th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Nov.  6,  '64.  Brevet  Hank 
—Bvt.  Capt.  U.S.  A.  Sept.  30, '64,  and  Maj.  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  Li 
Service — With  expedition  of  U.  S.  troops  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  Oct.,  '59,  during 
the  John  Brown  insurrection  ;  in  "Star  of  the  West,"  with  expedition  to  Charleston 
Harbor,  S.  C.,  for  the  relief  of  Fort  Sumter,  Jan.  4-14,  '61 ;  Instructor  of  recruits 
at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  June  10,  '61 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Lafayette, 
N.  Y.  H.,  from  Ju  le  10  to  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  serve  1  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  parts 
of  the  campaign  of  '62-3,  and  the  whole  of  the  campaign  of  '64;  Eastern  Dist. 
of'  Arkansas,  '65-6;  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  March  14  to  April  28,  and  Plymouth, 
N.  C.,  M  ly  1  to  Dec.  10,  '67 ;  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  from  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '68 ;  Raleigh, 
N.  C.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68;  Forts  Jackson  and  Saint  Philip,  La.,  from  April  17, 
'69,  to  April  10,  70;  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.,  May  27,  71,  to  June  23,  72;  Fort  Quit- 
m  in,  Tex.,  from  Nov.  4,  72,  to  Jan.  5,  77 ;  San  Felipe,  Tex.,  from  May  1,  78,  to 
Sept  5,  79;  Dept.  of  Dakota  since  '80,  at  Fort  Randall,  Fort  Snelling  and  Shaw  ; 
on  general  recruiting  service  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '84  ;  in- 
specting National  Guard  State  of  Minnesota  June  and  July,  '89.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  A.  In*p.  Gen'l  2d  Mil.  Dist.  from  Jan.  10  to  Aug.,  '68.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Part  of  the  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62-3,  and  the 
whole  of  the  campaign  of '64.  Commands  held— Eastern  Dist.  of  Ark.,  '65-6; 


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Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  March  14  to  April  28 ;  Post  of  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  May  1  to 
Dec.  10,  '67;  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  from  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '68;  Post  of  Raleigh,  N.  C., 
Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68 ;  Forts  Jackson  and  Saint  Philip,  La.,  from  April  17,  '69,  to 
April  10,  70;  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.,  from  May  27,  71,  to  June  23,  72;  Fort  Quitman, 
Tex.,  from  Nov.  4,  72,  to  Jan.  5,  77 ;  Post  of  San  Felipe,  Tex.,  from  May  1,  78. 
to  Sept.  5,  79. 

Benyaurd,  William  H.  H.  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania May  17,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  Pa.;  graduated  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of  '63.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Engineers  June  11,  '63  ;  Capt.  May 
1,  '66;  Maj.  March  4,  79;  Lieut,  Col.  July  2,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Aug. 
1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  before  Rich- 
mond, Va. ;  Brevet  Major  April  1,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va.  Service — Served  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from 
Aug.,  '63  to  '65;  '65  and  '66,  at  West  Point,  in  command  of  Engineer  Co.,  and 
from  '66  to  '69  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  Engineering;  '69  to  73  on  Upper  Mississippi,  as 
Asst.  Engineer  in  charge  of  superstructure  of  Rock  Island  Bridge,  and  the 
improvement  of  the  Minnesota  Run  and  the  Falls  of  St.  Anthony ;  from  73  to 
'82  was  at  Vicksburg  and  Memphis  as  Engineer  in  charge  of  the  improvements 
of  the  Red,  White,  Black,  Yazoo,  Sun  Flower,  St.  Francis,  Big  Hatchie  and 
L'Auguille  Rivers,  removal  of  Red  River  Raft,  and  the  impt.  of  the  harbors  of 
Vicksburg,  Memphis  and  Natchez;  member  of  Commission  of  Engineers  on 
reclamation  of  the  alluvial  basin  of  the  Mississippi  River,  and  also  of  various 
boards  on  harbor  improvement;  '82  to  '86,  in  charge  of  improvements  of  Chicago 
and  other  lake  harbors  and  the  Illinois  River,  and  surveys  for  Hennepin  Canal ; 
'86  to  date,  at  San  Francisco,  in  charge  of  improvements  of  harbors  on  Southern 
coast  of  California.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  Mine  Run  operations 
Nov.,  '63;  Kilpatrick's  raid  to  Richmond,  to  release  Union  prisoners  March,  '64; 
battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Cold  Harbor,  Deep  Bottom ;  action  at 
Dabney's  Mills;  siege  of  Petersburg;  battle  of  Five  Forks.  Commands  held — 
Command  of  Engineer  Company  at  VVest  Point,  '65  and  '66. 

Bergland,  Eric  (Capt.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Sweden,  June  25,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year,  1908;  appointed  from  Illinois*.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 
July  1, '65;  graduated  June  15.  '69.  Actual  Kank—2d  Lt.  57th  111.  Vol.  Inf. 
Dec.  26,  '61;  1st  Lt.  Apr.  15,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  July  7,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U. 
S.  Art.  June  15,  '69;  trans,  to  Engineers  June  10,  72;  1st  Lt.  June  10,  72;  Capt. 
(14  yrs.  ser.)  Jan.  10,  '84.  Service— Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Hist.,  Geog.  and  Ethics, 
M.  A.,  Aug.  28,  '80,  to  Aug.  28,  '83;  stationed  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  in  '90. 

Bernard,  Reuben  P.  (Maj.  8th  Cav.  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  Hawkins  Co.,  Tenn., 
Oct.  14, 1834.  Retiring  year,  1898 ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  Rank— Private, 
farrier,  corp.,  serg.  and  1st  sergeant  from  Feb.  19,  '55,  to  Jan.  5,  '62;  Act.  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Cav.  from  Jan.  5,  '62,  to  July  17,  '62;  App.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  July  17,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '63;  Captain  Co.  G,  IstU.  S.  Cav.,  July  28,  '66;  Major  8th 
Cav.  Nov.  1,  '82.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  May  6,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major,  Aug.  28,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Smithfield,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut. 
Colonel,  and  Brevet  Colonel,  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Honorably  Mentioned— Recommended  by  General  Ord.  for  the 
Brevet  of  Brigadier  General,  for  gallantry  in  action  with  Chiricahua  Indians, 
Oct.  20,  '69.  Service — Served  on  the  Pacific  coast  and  in  New  Mexico  before 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion;  in  the  field  during  the  War,  and  on  the  Plains 
since  the  War  to  date,  present  station  being  Fort  Meade,  South  Dakota. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Fight  with  Indians  on  the  headwaters  of  the  Gilu 
River,  New  Mexico,  March  28,  '56;  fight  with  Indians  on  the  Mimbres  River, 
N.  M.,  April  5,  '56;  fight  with  Indians  in  Pinal  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Dec.  25,  '58; 
fight  with  Indians  on  San  Carlos  River,  Dec..  27,  '58;  fight  with  Indians  on  Pinu 
Mountains,  Dec.  30,  '58;  fight  with  Indians'  on  San  Pedro  River,  A.  T.,  Nov.  9, 
'59;  fight  with  Indians  near  Fort  Buchanan,  A.T.,  Jan.  20,  '60;  fight  with  Indians 
on  San  Carlos  River,  A.  T.,  Jan.  21,  '61;  skirmish  with  rebel  Texans,  near  Fort 
Craig,  N.  M.,  Feb.  19,  '62;  battle  of  Valverde,  N.  M.,  Feb.  21,  '62;  fight  with 


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Indians  in  the  mountains  near  Socorro,  N.  M.,  Feb.  26,  '62;  skirmish  with  rebels 
at  Apache  Canon,  N.  M.,  March  28,  '62;  battle  of  Pigeon's  Ranch,  N.  MM  March 


at  Barnet  Ford,  Va.,  Feb.  8,  '64;  skirmish  near  Charlottesville,  Va.,  March  10, 
'64;  skirmish  on  Rapidan  River,  Va.,  March  11, '64;  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern, 
Va.  (wounded)  May  6,  '64;  battle  of  SpottsylvaniaC.H..Va.,  May  7,  '64;  skirmish 
on  road  to  Beaver  Dam,  Va.,  May  9,  '64;  skirmish  at  Beaver  Dam,  Va.,  May  10, 
'64;  skirmish  on' road  to  Yellow  Tavern,  Va.,  May  10,  '64;  battle  of  Yellow 
Tavern,  Va.,  May  11,  '64;  skirmish  at  Meadow  Bridge,  Va.,  May  12,  '64;  skirmish 
after  passing  Meadow  Bridge,  Va.,  May  13,  '64;  nkirmish  at  Tunstall's  Station, 
Va.,  May  14-15,  '64;  skirmish  while  crossing  Mattapony  River,  May  28,  '64; 
battle  of  Hawen'  Shop,  Va.,  May  27,  '64;  battle  of  Old  Church,  Va.,  May  30,  '64; 
battle  of  Cold  Harber,  Va.,  May  31  and  June  1,  '64;  skirmish  at  Chickahominy 
River,  Va.,  June  2,  '64;  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  Va.,  June  11  and  12/64; 
skirmish  at  White  House  Landing,  Va.,  June  17,  '64;  skirmish  at  Chickahominy 
River,  Va.,  June  18,  '64;  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va.,  June  27,  '64;  battle  of 
Darby's  Farm,  Va.,  June  28,  '64;  skirmish  at  Bamysville,  Va.,  Aug.  10,  '64:  skir- 
mish at  Stone  Church,  Va.,  Aug.  10,  '64;  skirmish  at  New  Town,  Va.,  Aug.  11, 
'64;  skirmish  near  Winchester,  Va.,  Aug.  12,  '64;  skirmish  near  Front  Royal,  Va., 
Aug.  13,  '64;  skirmish  at  Shepherdstown,  Va.,  Aug.  25,  '64;  engagement  at  Smith- 
field,  Va.,  Aug.  28, '64;  engagement  nt  Smitbfield,  Va.,  Aug.  29, '64;  skirmish 
near  Halltown,  Va.,  Sept.  1,  '64;  skirmish  at  Barnyville,  Va.,  Sept.  5,  '64; 
skirmish  at  Opequan  Creek,  Va.,  Sept.  15,  '64;  battle  at  Winchester,  Va.,  Sept. 
19,  '64;  skirmish  at  Cedarville,  Va.,  Sept.  23,  '64;  battle  of  Luray  Valley,  Va., 
Sept.  25,  '64;  skirmish  near  Front  Royal,  Va.,  Sept.  26,  '64;  skirmish  in  Luray 
Valley  Va.,  Sept.  27,  '64;  skirmish  near  Staunton,  Va.,  Sept.  29,  '64;  engagement 
at  Waynesboro',  Va.,  Sept.  30,  '64;  skirmish  at  Rapidan  River,  Va.,  Dec.  '2-2,  04; 
skirmish  at  Warrenton,  Va.,  Dec.  25,  '64;  skirmish  at  Snicker's  Gap,  Va..  Dec. 
27,  '64;  skirmish  at  Bunker's  Hill,  Va  ,  Jan.  20,  '65;  skirmish  near  Mount  Jack- 
son, Va..  Mar.  3,  '65;  engagement  at  Waynesboro',  Va.,  March  6,  '65;  skirmish  at 
Siuth  Anna  Bridge,  Va.,  March  12,  '63;  engagement  at  White  House  Landing, 
Va.,  March  15, '65;  skirmish  on  Chickahominy  River,  Va.,  March  Hi,  '05;  en- 
gagement at  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  Va.,  March  29,  '65;  skirmish  at  White  Oak  R-Kid, 
Va.,  March  30,  '65;  engagement  near  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  Va.,  March  31,  '65;  battle 
of  Five  Forks,  Va.,  April  1,  '65;  engagement  at  Scott's  Cross-Roads,  Va.,  April 
2,  '65;  skirmish  at  Drummond's  Mills,  Va.,  April  4,  '65;  battle  of  Sailer's  Creek, 
Va.,  April  6, '65;  skirmish  near  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.,  ApYil  7, '65;  skirmish  at 
night  near  Appomattox  C.  H.,  Va.,  April  8,  '65;  engagement  of  Appomattox  C. 
H.,  April  9,  '65;  fight  with  Indians  at  Rattlesnake  Creek,  Oregon,  July  26,  '66; 
fight  with  Indians  in  Arravapa  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Feb.  9,  '69;  fight  with  Indians 
on  San  Carlos  River,  A.  T.,  March  17,  '69;  fight  with  Indians  on  head-waters  of 
San  Carlos  River,  A.  T.,  March  18,  '69;  fight  with  Indians  in  Final  Mountains, 
A.  T.,  March  19,  '69;  fight  with  Indians  in  Buro  Mountains,  X.  M.,  July  4, '69; 
battle  with  Indians  in  Chiricahua  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Oct.  20,  '69;  fight  with  In- 
dians in  Chiricuhua  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Oct.  24,  '69;  fight  with  Indians  in  Chiri- 
cahua Mountains,  A.  T.,  Oct.  28,  '69;  fight  with  Indians  in  Dragoon  Mountain", 
A.  T.,  Jan.  27,  '70;  fight  with  Indians  in  Dragoon  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Jan.  28,  '70; 
fight  with  Indi»ns  in  Final  Mountains,  A.  T.,  Jan.  1,  '71;  fight  with  Indians  at 
Lands'  Ranch,  Tule  Lake,Cal.,  Dec.  21,  '72;  fight  with  Indians  in  Lava  Beds,Tule 
Lake,  Cal.,  Jan.  16,  '73;  fight  with  Indians  in  Lava  Beds,  Tule  Lake,  Cal.,  Jan. 
17,  '73;  fight  with  Indians  near  Lands'  Ranch,  Tule  Lake,  Cal.,  Jan.  23,  73;  fight 
with  Indians  in  Lava  Beds,  Tule  Lake,  Cal.,  April  13,  '73;  fight  with  Indians  in 
Lava  Beds,  Tule  Lake,  Cal.,  April  14,  '73;  battle  with  Indians  at  Silver  Creek, 
Ore.,  June,  23,  '78;  battle  with  Indians  at  Birch  Creek,  Ore.,  July  8,  '78;  fight 
with  Indians  at  John  Day's  River,  Ore.,  Aug.,  20,  '78;  engagement  with  Indiana 
at  Cedar  Springs.  A.  T.,  Oct.  2,  '81;  fight  with  Indians  in  Dragoon  Mountains,  A. 
T.,  Oct.  4,  81:  Total,  one  hundred  and  three  battles  and  skirmishes;  on  the  7th 


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of  Feb.,  '86,  marched  companies  D  and  E,  16th  Inf.,  from  Fort  Mclntosh,  Tex.,  to 
the  city  of  Laredo,  Tex.,  for  the  purpose  of  suppressing  a  local  political  riot  that 
had  been  going  on  for  several  hours  ;  some  twenty  odd  persons  having  been  killed, 
he  took  charge  of  the  city,  disarmed  both  parties,  kept  charge  of  the  city  for  the 
night,  restoring  order;  for  this  conduct  he  received  the  heartv  thanks  of  both  po- 
litical parties  and  was  highly  commended  by  his  superior  officers  for  his  prompt 
action  in  saving  life  and  property;  to  add  here  campaigns,  stations,  orders,  letters 
of  thanks  and  commendations  would  make  this  condensed  history  too  voluminous, 
and  we  have  the  request  of  Colonel  Bernard  to  exclude  them. 

Berry,  Lucien  G.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.)  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '86.  Service— Sta- 
tioned at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  '90. 

Best,  Clermont  L.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  New 
York,  April  25,  1824.  Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the 
U.  S.  Militarv  Academy  July  1,  '42 ;  graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual  rank — Bvt. 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,'47;  2d  Lieut.,  4th  Art.  Sept.  13,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  Sept. 
12, '50;  Capt,  Apr.  29,  '61;  Maj.  1st  Art.  Feb.  5,  '67;  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  15,  '81; 
trs.  to  4th  Art.  Oct.  27,  '81 ;  Col.  Oct.  2,  '83.  Brevet  rink— Bvt.  Maj.  May  3,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Get- 
tysburg, Pa.;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  gallant  services  during 
the  war.  Service — Served  during  the  war  with  Mexico;  on  duty  in  Virginia, 
Missouri,  and  Louisiana  '48-49;  engaged  in  the  actions  against  the  Seminole 
Indians  in  Florida  '50;  on  duty  in  New  York,  Pennsylvania,  and  Texas  '50-55; 
expedition  against  the  Seminoles  '56-57;  frontier  duty  '57-61;  engaged  in  tho, 
camraigns  of  Northern  Virginia,  Maryland,  Rappahannock,  and  Pennsylvania  ; 
in  Dep.  of  Cumberland  '64;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '64-5.  At  various  stations  in 
the  country  from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '88.  Retired  by  operation  of  law,  Apr. 
25,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied — Chief  of  Artillery  5th  Corps  '62;  Inspector 
General  and  Chief  of  Artillery  12th  Copps  '63;  Instructor  of  Artillery,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  '64-5.  Commands  held — In  command  of  1st  Division  Reserve  Artil- 
lery, Dep.  of  the  Cumberland,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Va. ;  Antietam,  Md.;  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Va.; 
Gettysburg.  Pa.;  and  actions  in  the  Dep.  of  the  Cumberland. 

Best,  Clermont  L.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.)  Born  at  Hudson,  New  York,  Mar. 
29,  1849.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Oct.  3,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  7,  '75.  Service— Stationed  at 
Ft.  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  fall  of  '67  to  fall  of  70;  at  Ft.  Riley,  Kan.,  fall  of  70 
to  spring  of  71 ;  at  Ft.  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  spring  of  71  to  fall  of  72, 
when  two  years'  tour  with  Light  Battery  K  expired ;  at  Ft.  Ontario,  N.  Y., 
Oct.,  72;  at  Ft.  Barrancas,  Fla.,  Nov.,  72,  to  spring  of  73;  at  Artillery 
School,  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  spring  of  73  to  spring  of  74;  rejoined  at  Ft.  Barrancas, 
Fla.,  fall  of  74;  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  spring  of  75  to  fall  of  75;  at  Ft.  Preble, 
Me.,  winter  of  75  to  fall  of  77;  at  Union  College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  fall  of  77 
to  fall  of  79;  at  Ft.  Preble,  Me.,  fall  of  79  to  fall  of  '81;  at  Ft.  Winfield  Scott, 
Cal.,  fall  of '81  to  June.  '82;  stationed  at  Presidio,  S.  F.,  Cal.,  July,  '82,  to  spring 
of  '88;  joined  Light  Battery  E  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  March,  '88;  at 
Presidio,  S.  F.,  Cal.,  Jan.,  '89,  to  date;  still  serving  with  Lt.  Bat.  E,  Feb.  10,  '90. 
Sfofpotitumt  occupied — Q.  M.  1st  Art.  from  June  30,  '82,  to  spring  of  '87. 

Bethel,  Walter  A.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U-  S.  Militarv  Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June  12,  '89. 
Acfual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  1.2,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  June  17,  '89. 

Bettens,  Philip  A.  (Second  Lieut.  9ih  Cav.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  '85. 

Biart,  Victor  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Belgium,  June  9,  1847. 
Retiring  year,  1911 ;  appointed  from  Kansas — Civil  Life.  Aclualrank — 1st  Lieut, 
and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  June  6,  78  ;  accepted  June  21,  78  ;  Captain  and 


62  EECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  BIL 

As8t.  Surgeon  June  6,  '83 ;  Act.  Asst.  Surg.  from  Dec.  18,  '76,  to  March  1,  77. 
Service — Surgeon  in  charge  on  board  U.  S.  steamer  J.  Donald  Cameron,  wrecked 
in  the  Missouri  River  May  18,  '77  ;  in  the  field  in  Montana  and  Dakota  summer 
of  77  ;  Surgeon  in  charge  of  Chief  Joseph's  band  of  Nez  Perces  Indians,  in  camp 
at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Oct.  11,77,  to  Jan.  5,78;  at  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Feb.  8,  78,  to  Feb.,  79 ;  in  the  field  with  expedition  in  pursuit  of  Cheyenne  In- 
dians, in  Kansas  and  Nebraska,  autumn  of  78;  in  the  field  and  Post  Surgeon  of 
cantonment  on  N.  Fork  of  Canadian  River,  I.  T  ,  from  Feb.,  79,  to  Sept.,  79  ;  on 
Kick  leave  of  absence  to  Oct.  1,  '80;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  May,  '83; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Siaseton,  Dak.,  to  April,  '84 ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  to 
present  date. 

Biddle,  James  (Lieut.  Col.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Dec.  11, 
1832.  Retiring  year,  1896;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual 
RanJ:—\*\,  Lieut.  10th  N.  Y.  Inf.  May  2,  '61;  hon.  mustered  out  Aug.  31, 
'Gl ;  Col.  6th  Ind.  Cav.  Nov.  11,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June  27,  '65;  Capt.  15th  Inf. 
Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  1,  '61  ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69;  transferred  to  1st  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  Major  6th 
Cav.  Feb.  21,  73;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  Cav.  Oct.  19,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major 
Sept.  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Richmond, 
Ky. ;  Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  Dec.  16,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Brigadier-General  volunteers 
March  13,  '65,  for  long,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
vice — With  6th  Ind.  Cav.  in  Morgan's  Raid  in  Ind. ;  was  attached  to  the  9th 
Army  Corps  in  East  Tennessee  ;  was  in  all  actions  of  the  9th  Corps  and  siege  of 
Knoxville;  with  Cav.  Division,  23d  Corps  (Gen.  Schofield  commanding),  from 
J)alton  to  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  was  with  Gen.  Stoneman  on  his  raid  to  Macon  ;  was  cap- 
tured and  two  months  a  prisoner,  and  with  Cav.  Corps,  Mil.  Div.  of  the  M 
served  in  Modoc  Campaign  under  Gen.  Canbv  ;  in  Gen.  Miles'  campaign  against 
Cheyennes,  Arrapahoes  and  Kiowas  to  the  Staked  Plains  in  7~>,  and  with  Gen. 
Crook  in  Ariz,  and  Mexico  against  Geronimo's  Chiricahuas.  ( 'ormnands  held — 
6th  Ind.  Cav.  on  Morgan's  Raid ;  Brigade  of  Cav.  at  Campbell's  Station  ;  1st 
Brigade,  Cav.  Div.,  23d  Army  Corps ;  Brigade  on  Stoneman's  raid  ;  21  Brigade, 
6th  Div.,  at  Nashville,  Gen.  Wilson's  Command;  Batt.  6th  Cav.  on  Gen.  Miles' 
Campaign.  75.  History — Grandson  of  Col.  Clement  Biddle,  Deputy  Qr.  Mr. 
General  U.  S.  A.,  who  nerved  on  Gen.  Washington's  Staff  as  A.  D.  C.  fora  time. 

Biddle,  John  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  atDetn.it,  Mich.,  Feb.  2,  '59. 
Retiring  vear  1923;  appointed  from  Michigan.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military 
Academy  Sept.  1, 77 ;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  En- 
gineers, June  11,  '81  ;  First  Lieut.  Jan.  10,  '83.  Service— At  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y., 
Oct.,  '81,  to  June,  '84;  at  Fort  Soelling,  Minn.,  to  Nov.  '86;  at  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
to  Dec.,  '87 ;  in  campaign  against  Crow  Indians,  Mont.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '87 :  at 
West  Point.  N.  Y.,  from  Dec.,  '87,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Chief 
Engineer  officer  on  staff  of  C.  G.,  Department  of  Dakota,  from  June,  '84,  to  Dec., 
'87. 

Biddle,  Wm.  S.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  May 
14,  '63.  Retiring  year  1927  ;  appointed  from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  July  1.  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  13th  U. 


Bigelow,  John,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated 
June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  24,  '83. 

Billings,  John  S.  (Major  and  Surgeon,  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.).  Born  in  Indiana 
April  12,  1838.  Retiring  year,  1902;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  April  16,  '62;  accepted  July  16,  '62  ;  Captain 
and  Asst.  Surgeon  July  28,  '66 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  Dec.  2,  76.  Brecet  rank— 


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Brevet  Captain,  Major  and  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  charge  of  hospitals  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  and  West  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  March,  '63;  operating  surgeon  field 
hospital  2d  Division,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  at  Chancellorsville,  Va., 
with  the  7th  and  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  May,  '63  ;  in  charge  of  field  hospital  2d  Division, 
5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  at  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  hospital  duty  at  David's  and 
Bedloe's  Islands,  New  York,  Oct.,  '63,  to  Feb.,  '64;  member  of  a  board  of  enroll- 
ment, with  the  special  expedition  to  the  Isle  a  Vache,  W.  I.,  Feb.,  '64 ;  acting 
medical  inspector  Army  of  the  Potomac  April,  '64;  in  the  office  of  the  medical 
director  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Aug.  to  December,  '64 ;  in  the  office  of  the  Sur- 
geon-General, Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Dec.,  '64,  to  date. 

Bingham,  Gonzales  S.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Florida  Oct.  10, 
1857.  Retiring  year,  1921  ;  appointed  from  Indiana — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
2d  Lieut.  7th  U.S.  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '83;  trans,  to  9th  U.  S. 
Cav.  Aug.  4,  '84,  to  rank  in  Cav.  July  8,  '84.  Service — Joined  and  acsumed  com- 
mand of  Troop  A,  9th  Cav.,  Sept.  9,  '84,  then  in  the  field  on  the  Chikaskie 
river,  Indian  Territory,  engaged  in  removing  "boomers"  from  Oklahoma; 
made  a  scout  in  the  vicinity  of  Rock  Falls,  Ind.  Ter.,  to  ascertain  if  a  new 
attempt  at  settlement  was  be'ng  made  by  unauthorized  persons  Sept.  18,  '84  ; 
Sept.  24,  '84,  marched  to  Fort  Elliot,  Texas,  and  took  station;  in  the  field 
at  Arkansas  City,  Kan.,  May,  '85 ;  at  Fort  Niobrara  from  '85  to  present  date. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  in  the  field  at  Camp  Russell,  Ind.  Ter.,  March 
3,  '85;  B*tt.  Adju  ant  camp  on  Chilocco  Creek,  Ind.  Ter.,  May  10,  '85  ;  A.  A. 
A.  Gen.  of  troops  in  the  field,  Arkansas  City,  Kin.,  May  17,  '85  ;  range  officer 
Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  Sept.  2, '85 ;  acting  Post  Ajdj.  Fort  Niobrara  Oct.  22, '85; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Niobrara  Oct.  25,  '85 ;  Batt.  Adjutant  Camp 
Brooke,  Neb..  Sept.  1,  '88;  Batt.  Adjutant  Camp  Geo.  Crooke,  Neb.,  Sept.  1,  '89. 
Commands  held — In  command  of  Troop  A,  9th  Cav.,  from  Sept.  9,  '84,  in  the  field 
until  Sept.  18,  and  again  on  the  24th  of  Sept.,  '84,  in  the  march  to  Fort  Elli  >tt, 
Tex.;  had  charge  of  a  band  of  Sioux  Indians  at  Grand  Army  of  Republic  reunion. 
Aug.,  '86,  and  '87.  History— Son  of  Col.  Judson  D.  Bingham,  Asst.  Q.  M.  General 
U.  S.  A. 

Bingrham,  Judson  D.  (Col.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.,  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.).  Born  in 
N.  Y.  May  16,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895;  app.  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '50  ;  graduated  July  1,  '54.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d 
U.  S.  Artillery  July  1,  '54;  1st  Lieut.  March  12,  56;  app.  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M. 
May  13,  '61  ;  accepted  May  15,  '61  ;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Q.  M.  of  Vols.  Jan.  1,  '63 ; 
Colonel  and  Q.  M.  Vols.  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  Jan.  1,  '67 ;  Major  and  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A. 
July  29,  '66;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Dep.  Q.  M.  Gen.  March  3,  75;  Colonel  and  As<rt. 
Q.  M.  General  Julv  2,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major,  Lieut.-Col.  and  Colonel  U. 
S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet 
Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.  April  9,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field 
during  the  war.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion. 

Sing-ham,  Theodore  A.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Conn.;  app. 
from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '75;  graduated  June 
13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Engineers  June  13,  79  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  17, 
'81. 

Bird,  Charles  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Del.  June  17, 1838.  Retiring 
year  1902;  app.  from  Del.— Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  1st  Del.  Vol.  Inf. 
May  i>0,  '61 ;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  16,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Del.  Vol.  Inf.  April 
11,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  1,  '62 ;  Capt.  Mar.  15,  '63  ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  30, 
'64;  Lieu,t.-Col.  9th  Del.  Inf.  Sept.  3,  '64;  honorably  mustered  out  Dec.  23,  '64; 
Lieut.-Col.  1st  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Jan.  25,  '65;  Col.  May  30,  '65;  honorably  mustered 
out  Jan.  19,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  21,  '66; 
transferred  to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  23,  '67  ;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M. 
Mar.  14,  '82;  accepted  Mar.  20,  '82.  f  revet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut,  and  Brevet 
Captain  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericks- 
burp,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 


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torious  services  in  the  battle  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  June  30,  '64.  Service — In  the 
field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  with  the  Array  of  the  Potomac  in  the 
various  campaigns  through  Virginia  and  Maryland;  served  on  the  Pacific  Coast 
at  various  stations  with  regiment  from  March,  '67,  to  Sept.,  73;  in  Dep.  of  Platte 
to  Sept.,  74  ;  and  in  Dep.  of  the  East  to  Sept.,  76  ;  March  14,  '82,  stationed  at  Fort 
Snelling;  transferred  to  Fort  Spokane  Oct.  31,  '83;  transferred  to  Helena,  Mont., 
Aug.  10,  '84  ;  transferred  to  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Sept.  20,  '88.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—A. D.  C.  Vols.  Sept.  28,  '61,  to  Mar.  31,  '62  ;  Adjt.  23d  Inf.  Aug.  1,  73.  to  Oct. 
1,  76  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Mar.,  '67 ;  Camp  Watson,  Ore.,  May,  '67; 
Ft.  Boise,  Idaho,  Sept..  '67 ;  San  Juan  Island,  W.  T.,  Oct.,  '68;  Ft.  Bowie,  A.  T., 
July,  70;  Adjt.  and  Dep.  Q.  M.,  Prescott,  A.  T.,  Sept.,  73;  Adj.,  Omaha  Barracks, 
Neb.,  Sept.,  74;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Ft.  Columbus,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  Sept.,  76.  Jiafflcs, 
skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.11-14,  '62;  Spottsylvania 
C.  H..  Va.,  May.  '64  ;  Petersburg  Va.,  June.  '64. 

Birkhimer,  William  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.,  Captain  and  J.  A.).  Born  in 
Ohio.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '66; 
graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  M,  4th  Iowa  Vol.  Tax-.,  M;<r.  21, 
'64;  discharged  Aug.  8, '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,70;  1st  Lieut. 
Apr.  10,  79.  Service— Stationed  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Waah'n,  as  Judge  Ad- 
vocate Dep.  of  Columbia  '88-90. 

Birmingham,  Henry  P.  (Captain  and  Asat.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  Minn. — Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '81  ;  ac- 
cepted Mar.  8,  '81 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '86. 

Birnie,  Rogers,  Jr.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Maryland  April  1">. 
1851.  Retiring  year,  1915;  appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  S^pt.  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14.  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf. 
June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  18,  74;  tre.  to  Ord.  June  13,  78;  Capt.  (14  years 
Ben-ice)  June  14.  '86. 

Bisbee,  William  H.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Jan.  28,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co. 
A,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  2d  Batt,  18th  Inf.,  from  Sept  2,  '61,  to  July  11,  'l>2 ;  2d  Lieut 
18th  Inf.  June  9,  '62;  accepted  July  11,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '62;  trs.  to  27th 
Inf.  Sept.  21. '66;  Capt  Dec-  21,  566  ;  unassigned  June  14.  '69;  assd.  to  2">th 
Inf.  July  5,  70 ;  trs.  to  4th  Inf.  Oct.  27,  70.  Jin-rcf  mnf:— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  TVnn.;  i 
Capt  Sept.  1,'64,  for  gallantand  meritorious  service*  in  the  battle  of  Chattanoogn, 
Tenn.  ftrrice — Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebel  ion  '61-5  ;  in  the  Army  of  the 
West  and  in  the  M'.ll  Spring  campaign,  siege  of  Corinth  and  pursuit  of  Gen. 
Bragg's  forces '62 ;  in  the  Tullahoma  campaign  '63;  on  mustering  and  disburs- 
ing duty  at  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.,  '63,  to  April,  '64  ;  in  the  Atlanta  rjunpriign  '64; 
at  Lookout  Mountain.  Ga.,  Oct.,  '64,  to  Sept,  '65;  at  Louisville  to  Oct.,  '65;  at 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  en  route  to  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  Dec.,  '65;  at  Fort 
Kearney  to  May,  '66;  Fort  Phil  Kearney  to  Dec.,  '66 ;  in  expeditions  against 
hostile  Indians '66-7 ;  at  various  poHts  in  the  Dep.  of  Platte  to  71;  Louisville, 
Ky.,  71-^  ;  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  73;  in  the  Dept  of  the  Platte  and  engaged  in 
FUppressing  the  railroad  riots  of  77  at  Chicago,  111. ;  at  various  posts  to  '86  ;  in 
the  Dep.  of  Columbia  and  at  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  to  present  time;  en  recrirt- 
ing  service '88-9.  Staff  positions  occupied— My  2d  Batt.  18th  Inf.  April  27, '63, 
to  (M.,  '63,  and  from  Aug.  20,  '64.  to  Sep.  21,  '66;  A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dep. 
of  the  Platte  Dec.  28,  '66,  to  Sap.  1,  '68.  Bittlts.  skirmishes,  etc. — Battles  of 
Perry ville  and  Stone  River;  battle  of  Hoover's  Gap  (wounded);  engaged  at 
the  action  of  Pumpkin-Vine  Creek;  battles  of  New-Hope  Church,  Kenesaw 
Mountain  faction  of  Neal  Dow  Station  ;  battle  of  Peach-Tree  Creek;  action  of 
Utov  Creek;  sieere  of  Atlanta  (wounded);  and  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga. 

Bishop,  Hoel  S.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '69 ;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut  May  1,  79. 

Bishop,  John  S.  (Captain  13th  Infantry).  Born  in  Pennsylvania, 
March  23,  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898.  Appointed  from  Indiana— Civil  Life. 


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Actual  rank— Sergt.  Co.  A,  68th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  May  27,  '62;  discharged  June  20, 
'62;  1st  Lieut.  68th  111.  Inf.  June  20,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  26,  '62; 
Lieut.  Col.  108th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  July  1,  '64;  Col.  Sept.  19.  '65;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  March  21,  '66;  app.  2d  Lieut,  30th  U.  S  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  accepted 
April  27, '67;  transferred  to  4th  Inf.  March  23, '69;  unassigned  June  17, '69; 
assigned  to  13th  Inf.  Nov.  22,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  19,  72;  Captain  March  1,  '87. 
Service — At  Camn  Butler,  111.,  to  July  5,  '62;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  to 
Sept.  17,  '62;  at  Taylor  Bk*.,  Ky.,  and  other  places  in  Ky.  from  June  28,  '64.  to 
Sept.  '64;  at  Rock  Island,  111.,  Sept.  26,  '64,  to  Sept.  1,  '65;  in  Dept.  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi Sept.  22,  '65,  guarding  M.  &  O.  R.  R.  from  Corinth  to  Went  Point,  sub- 
assistant  Com'r  Freedman's  Bureau,  member  of  Board  of  Appraisal  to  fix  rental 
and  damage  to  buildings  used  by  the  U.S.  in  Northern  District  of  Miss.,  member 
of  Board  of  examination  for  officers  U.  S.  Colored  Troops,  to  March,  '66  ;  joined 
30th  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Larren's  Forks,  Wyo.,  July  12,  '67;  in  the  field  in  Wyo.  and 
Neb.  to  June  30,  '68;  at  Fort  Sanders,  July  5,  '68,  to  July  27,  '69;  scouting  after 
hostile  Indians,  Sept.,  '68;  awaiting  orders  from  July  27  to  Nov.  22,  '69;  joined 
13th  Inf.  at  Camp  Cooke,  Mont.,  Dec.  6,  '69,  and  at  that  poet  to  June  11,  70,  when 
it  was  abandoned ;  en  route  to  Fort  Benton,  and  thence  to  Provo,  Utah ;  marched 
from  Camp  Cooke,  Mont.,  to  Corinne,  Utah,  and  from  Salt  Lake  City  to  Provo, 
Utah,  650  miles,  from  June  11  to  Aug.  10,  70;  at  Fort  Rawlins,  Camp  Douglas, 
and  Fort  Bridser,  71-2 ;  on  sick  leave  from  April  14  to  Oct.  14,  72;  rejoined  Co. 
at  Camp  Stambaugh,  Wyo.,  Oct.  26,  72 ;  and  served  there  to  Oct.  20,  73;  at  Ft. 
Fred  Steele  to  Feb.  15,  70;  in  the  field  on  Sioux  expedition  to  Camp  Robinson, 
Neb.,  to  June  2,  74;  at  Fort  Steele  to  Sept.  11,  74;  as  guard  with  Indian  prison- 
ers to  Fort  Marion,  Iowa,  and  on  leave  to  Oct.  11,  74;  joined  Co.  at  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  en  route  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  Oct.  12,  74;  at  Jackson  Bks.,  La.,  to  May  14, 
75;  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss,  (on  leave  for  thirteen  days,  and  on  leave  from  June 
10  to  Aug.  18),  to  Dec.  21,  76 ;  in  Louisiana  to  July  25,  77 ;  at  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa., 
during  riots  of  77 ;  in  Louisiana  (30  days'  delay)  to  July  25,  78;  at  Little  Rock 
Bks.,  to  June,  '80;  Instructor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  St.  John's  Col- 
lege, Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Sept.  16,  79,  to  June  15,  '80;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  to 
July  3,  '80 ;  in  New  Mexico,  at  Forts  Wingate,  Cummings  and  Selden  to  Oct.  1, 
'85;  in  the  Geronimo  campaign,  in  the  Tulerosa  and  Mogallon  Mountains,  to 
Sept.,  '86,  and  at  Fort  Wingate  to  March  29,  '87;  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  to  May 
30,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  to  (with  leave  from  Oct.  28  to  Feb.  27,  '89)  April 
28,  '89;  at  Camp  Schofield  (camp  of  instruction),  Ind.  Ter.,  to  Sept.  19,  '89; 
marched  from  Fort  Gibson  to  that  point,  and  returned,  arriving  at  Little  Rock 
Bks.  Oct.  11,  '89 — present  station-  Staff  positions  occupied— Adit.  68th  111.  Vol. 
Inf.  from  June  4,  '62,  to  Sept.  17,  '62;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  and  Adjutant  Camp 
Whittlesey,  Wyo.,  and  of  Camp  Sargeant,  North  Platte,  Neb.,  from  July  14,  '67, 
to  June  30,  '68;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Cooke,  Mont.,  at  Camp  Stam- 
b  uigh  May  16  to  Oct.  26,  73,  and  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  May  9,  75,  to  June 
9,  76;  again  at  same  place  from  Sept.  1,  to  Dec.  5,  76,  and  at  Columbus,  Miss., 
Oct.  7  to  Nov.  11,  76;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa.,  Autr.  5  to 
Nov.  21,  77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  May  3,  78,  to  July 
23,  79 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  June  23,  '80,  to  March  1,  '82,  and 
A.  C.  S.  from  June  29,  '80,  to  Feb.  1,  '82;  Regimental  Q.  M.  13th  Inf.  Sept.  1, 
'80,  to  March  1,  '82;  A.  O.  O.  and  A.  S.  O.  at  Little  Rock  Bks.  from  May  3,  '89, 
to .  Commands  held — Commanding  Owensboro  and  Mumfordville  and  depen- 
dencies August  and  Sept.,  '64;  Sub-dist.  of  Miss.  Sept.  25  to  Oct.  10,  '65;  Post 
at  Okalona.  Miss.,  Sept.  22  to  Dec.,  '65;  Post  of  Columbus,  Miss.,  Dec., '65,  to 
Feb.,  '66;  Northern  Dist.  of  Miss.  Jan.,  '66,  to  Feb.,  '66  ;  Post  of  Columbus,  Miss., 
Oct.7  to  Nov.  11,  76;  com'g  battalion  in  the  field  Jan.  30  to  April  27,  '86;  com'g 
Little  Rock  Bks.  from  July  4  to  Sept.  2,  '89.  History — Was  engaged  in  drilling 
three  mom hs' volunteers  April  and  May,  '61,  receiving  recruiting  commissions  of 
Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  111.  Vols.  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '61 ;  Major  32d  111.  Vols.  Nov. 
12.  '61  (not  mustered) ;  resigned  Dec.  6,  '61,  to  allow  consolidation  of  regiments. 

Bixby,  William  H.  (Capt.  of  Engineers).    Born  in  Charlestown,  Mass.,  Dec. 
27,   1849.      Retiring  year,  1913.    Appointed  from  Mass.     Cadet  U.  S.  Military 


66  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  BLA. 

Academy  July  1,  1869;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  Engi- 
neers June  13,  '73;  1st  Lieut.  Eng'rs  Dec.  9,  75;  Capt.  Engineer*  April  16,  '83. 
Service— On  duty  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  73  to  75;  Acting  A«s't  Pro- 
fessor 75  to  78,  and  Ass't  Professor  78  to  79  of  Military  and  Civil  Engineering 
at  U.  S.  M.  A.,  West  Point,  N.  Y. ;  scholar  79  to  '81  at  French  Governmental 
School  of  Ponts  et  Chaussees.  Paris,  France;  delegated  by  United  States  Sept., 
'80,  to  attend  the  Autumn  Manoeuvres  of  the  French  Army  in  France;  and 
decorated  by  France  Sept.,  '80,  as  Chevalier,  Legion  d'Honneur;  delegated  by 
United  States  '81-'82  to  examine  and  report  upon  the  turrets,  armor  plate,  etc., 
of  the  Sea  Coast  Fortifications  of  England,  Belgium,  Holland,  Germany  and 
Italy  ;  on  duty  '83-'84  at  New  York  City  preparing  Report  on  Sea  Coast  Fortifi- 
cations in  Europe;  in  charge  '84  to  '89  of  River  and  Harbor  Improvements  ii 
North  and  South  Carolina ;  delegated  by  War  Dept.  Sept.,  '86,  to  inspect  sm  h 
buildings  in  Charleston,  S.  C.,  as  were  injured  by  the  '86  earthquake ;  ordered  to 
Naval  War  College,  winter  '86,  to  deliver  course  of  lectures  on  Sea  Coast  Fortifi- 
cations. Staff  positions  occupied — Adjt.  battalion  Engineers  July  1,'82,  to  June 
30,  '83. 

Black,  Charles  S.  (Captain  and  As«*t.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.S.  A. 
Dec.  3,  '83;  accepted  Feb.  12,  *84;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Black,  Henry  M.  (Colonel  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  Jan.  15,  1827.  Retiring 
year  1891.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1. 
graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual  ran/:—  Hvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '47  ;  lM 
Lieut,  7th  Inf.'Aug.  20,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Mar.  3.  '.V> ;  accepted  Apr.  14, 
Capt.  Sept.  10,  '50;  Col.  6th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '<J3 ;  hon.  must.  out.  Oct.  17, 
'65;  M«j.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  25,  '63;  Lieut.-Col.  4th  Inf.  Oct.  7,  '68;  unassignod 
Mar.  15, '69;  assigned  to  15th  Inf.  July  1,70;  Col.  23d  Inf.  February  6, '82. 
Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  and  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  the  war  with  Mexico,  '4<>-8; 
on  frontier  duty  from  '48  to  '61 ;  on  the  Pacific  coast  from  '61  to  '64 ;  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy,  as  Commandant  of  Cadets,  from  '64  to  '68;  in  various  parts  of 
the  country  with  regiment  from  70  to  present  time;  at  present  stationed  at  De- 
troit, Mich.,  under  orders  for  Dep.  of  Texas. 

Black,  William  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inlt.).  Born  in  Iowa.  App.from  the  Army. 
Actual  rani;— Pvt.  and  sergt.  Sig.  Corps  Oct.  7,  71,  to  Aug.  30,  79;  2d  Lieut. 
24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  1.  79;  accepted  Sept.  1,  79;  1st  Lieut.  March  11,  '85. 

Black,  William  M.  (Capt.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Dec.  8, 1 
Retiring  year  1919.   Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
73 ;  graduated  June  15,77.    Actual  Rank— 2d  Lt.  Engineers"  June  15,"'77;"lst 
Lt.  Mar.  31,  '80;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '86.     Service— Stationed  at  present  at  St.  Augus- 
tine. Fla. 

Blaine,  Malnor  C.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Kentucky  Nov.  25,  1847.  Retir- 
ing year  1911.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private 
of  Co.  H,  54th  Ky.  Mounted  Inf.,  Sept.  *1,  '64;  discharged  Sept.  1.  '65;  app.  Post 
Chaplain  U,  S.  A.  June  16,  '80;  accepted  June  25,  '80.  Service— In  the  field  dur- 
ing the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '64-65;  on  duty  as  Chaplaia  at  David's  Island.  X.  Y., 
Fort  Ciark,  Texas;  Fort  Spokane,  Washington,  and  Fort  Logan,  Col.  History— 
Great- graiul-on  of  Gen.  Blaine,  who  was  Commissary  General  in  the  Rev.  Army. 

Blake,  Charles  M.  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine.  Retired;  appointed 
from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  U.  S.  Vol.  Aug.  13,  '61 ;  Ho*p. 
Chap.  June  4,  '62;  accepted  June  7,  '62;  resigned  July  21,  '63;  Capt.  3d  IT.  S. 
Colored  Inf.  July  26,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  11,  '64;  Hosp.  Chap.  Vol.  Sept. 
26,  '64;  accepted  Dec.  26,  '64;  discharged  May  10,  '65;  Chap.  U.  S.  A.  May  17, 
'66 ;  Post  Chaplain  Apr.  3,  '67;  accepted  June  10,  '67;  resigned  Mar.  17,  '69;  Post 
Chap.  Oct.  2,  78;  expired  by  const,  lira.  Mar.  4,  79;  Post  Chap.  May  20,  '81; 
accepted  Mav  23,  '81 ;  retired  Dec.  24,  '83,  by  operation  of  law. 

Blake,  Edmund  M.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  South  Carolina. 
Appointed  from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  14,  '85;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.S.  Art.  June  12  '89. 


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Blatchford,  Richard  M.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual rank-2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf., 
Oct.  10,  '83  ;  accented  Oct.  13,  '83;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  7,  '87. 

Blauvelt,  "William  F.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.,  and  Serg't.  Batt.  D,  4th 
U.  S.  Art.,  Feb.  28,  78,  to  July  7,  '80;  2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  24,  '80  ; 
accepted  July  8,  '80. 

Bliss,  Tasker  H.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '80. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Art,  School,  May  1,  '84,  to  Sep.  1,  '85  ;  A.  D.  C.  to 
Ma]. -Gen.  Schofield,  Commanding  the  Army,  May  16,  '88. 

Bliss,  Zenas  R.  (Colonel  24th  U.  S.  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island,  April  17, 
1835.  Retiring  year  1899;  appointed  from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '50  ;  graduated  July  1,  '54.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st 
Inf.  July,  '54;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Mar.  3,  '55;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  17,  '60;  Capt.  May 
14,  '61;  'Col.  10th  R.  I.  Inf.,  May  26,  '62;  trans,  to  7th  R.  I.  Inf.,  Aug.  21,  '62; 
must,  out  June  9,  '65;  Major  39th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug.  6,  '67;  trans,  to  25th  Inf., 
March  15,  '69;  Lieut.-Col.  Nineteenth  Inf.,  March  4,  79;  Col.  24th  Inf.,  April 
20,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  December  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel,  May 
7,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. 
Honorably  mentioned  —  Complimented  in  orders,  and  recommended  for  promo- 
tion to  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  by  all  superior  officers,  including  Com.  Gen.  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  Dec.,  '62,  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  recommended  for  pro- 
motion to  rank  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  by  all  superior  officers,  and  promotion  requested 
by  Gen.  Grant,  for  gallantry  and  good  conduct  on  Vicksburg  Campaign ;  recom- 
mended for  promotion  while  in  command  of  Mil.  Dist.  of  Middle  Tenn.,  April,  '64. 
Service — At  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  and  served  at  that  post  and  Fort  Chadbourne 
till  Sept., '55  ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  Oct.,  '55;  at  Forts  Davis, 
Hudson,  Inge  and  Mason  to  April,  '60  ;  on  leave  of  absence  for  six  months  ;  at 
Fort  Quitman,  Tex.,  till  April  5,  '61;  under  orders  from  Gen.  Twiggy  com.  Dep. 
of  Tex.,  abandoned  Fort  Quitman  April  5,  and  joined  five  other  companies  of 
the  8th  Inf.,  and  marched  600  miles  to  San  Antonio,  under  command  ot  Capt.  I. 
V.  D.  Reeve,  8th  Inf.;  on  May  9,  '61,  was  met  by  Rebel  Army  under  Gen.  Earl 
Van  Dorn  at  Adams'  Hill,  Tex.,  and  was  surrendered  to  overwhelming  force, 
composed  of  two  thousand  two  hundred  men,  organized  into  a  battery  of  Art.,  a 
regt.  of  Cav,  a  regt.  of  Inf.,  and  an  independent  Co.  of  Inf.,  numbering  about 
one  hundred  men.  The  detachment  of  ihe  8th  Inf.  had  but  one  day's  rations,  and 
very  few  rounds  of  ammunition,  having  been  ordered  to  move  down  the  country 
with  only  ammunition  enough  to  protect  themselves  from  Indians  ;  was  held  as 
prisoner  of  war  at  San  Antonio,  Tex., and  in  Negro  Jail  in  Richmond,  Va.,  till  Apr. 
5,  '62,  when  he  was  exchanged;  trans,  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Ohio,  and  served  in 
Ky.  to  May,  '63;  trans,  to  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  and  served  in  Gen.  Sherman's  Army, 
on  march  to  and  capture  of  Jackson,  Miss.;  re-trans,  to  Dept.  of  O.,  and  served 
in  Ky.  till  Dec.,  '63;  trans,  to  Army  of  the  Potomac,  April,  '64;  on  sick  leave  of 
absence;  joined  Brig,  in  front  of  Petersburg,  and  commanded  it  during  the  siege, 
and  at  the  explosion  of  the  mine,  which  was  confetructed  by  the  48th  Pa.  Vols.,  a 
regiment  of  this  Brig. ;  on  sick  leave  from  Sep.  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  president  Board  of 
Examination  to  Jur.e, '65;  on  recruiting  service  to  Mar.,  '66;  on  duty  with  Co. 
at  Hancock  Bks.,  Md.;  Schuylkill  Arsenal,  Phila.;  atFortPorter,  N.  Y.;  trans,  to 
South  Carolina;  Asst.  Com.  of  Freedmen  and  Abandoned  Lands  to  Aug.,  '66; 
on  recruiting  service  to  Dec.,  '67;  joined  regt.  at  New  Orleans,  Dec.,  '67  ;  trans. 
to  25th  U.  S.  Inf. ;  trans,  to  Dept.  of  Tex.,  and  at  Forts  Duncan,  Clark,  Stockton, 
Davis  and  Bliss  to  Mar.,  77;  on  duty  at  headquarters  Dept.  of  Tex.,  and  on  duty 
at  Fort  Clark,  part  of  the  time  in  com.  of  same,  till  Mar.,  78;  on  leave  of  absence 
in  74  and  '78;  in  command  of  Principal  Depot  Gen.  Rec.  Service,  DavW's  Island, 
New  York  Harbor,  from  Oct.,  78,  to  Oct.,  '80;  promoted  Lieut.-Col.  19th  U.  S. 
Inf.,  Mar.  4,  79 ;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  till  Oct.,  '81 ;  trans,  to  Dept.  of  Tex.,  and 


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at  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.,  till  Mar.,  '82;  on  sick  leave;  rejoined  at  Fort  Duncan  in 
fall  of '82,  and  commanded  that  post,  and  on  duty  at  Fort  Clark,  commanding 
it  from  about  Mar.,  '85,  to  Mar.,  '86;  promoted  Col.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.,  April  20, 
'86;  joined  regt.,  and  at  Fort  Supply,  Indian  Territory,  from  April,  '86,  to  June, 
'88;  on  sick  leave  from  Sept.  '87,  to  Mar.,  '88 ;  trans,  to  Dept.  of  Ariz.,  June,  '88  ; 
in  command  of  Fort  Bayard,  New  Mexico,  from  June,  '88,  to  .  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Forts  Hudson,  Inge  and  Mason,  from 
'56  to.  '60.  Battles,' Skirmishes,  etc — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Dec., 
'62;  siege  of  Petersburg,  and  at  the  explosion  of  the  mine;  in  the  battles  of 
Wilderness  and  Spottsylvania.  Commands  held — In  command  Co.  8th  Inf.  to  '56; 
com.  detachment  Mounted  Inf.  at  Forts  Davi«,  Hudson,  Inge  and  Mason  to 
April,  '60;  Fort  Quitman,  Tex.,  till  April  5,  '61;  com.  of  Northern  defenses  of 
Washington,  D.  C.,  till  Aug.  21,  '62;  Mil.  Dist.  of  Middle  Tenn.,  to  April,  '64; 
Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  and  Northern  line  from  Niagara  to  Erie,  during  Fenian  trou- 
bles; mil.  dist.  of  Chester,  S.  C. ;  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  Ship  Island  and 
Jackson  Bks.,  to  April,  '70;  Forts  Duncan,  Clark,  Stockton,  Davis  and  Bliss  to 
Mar., '77;  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  till  Oot.,  '81;  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.,  till  Mar.,  '82; 
Fort  Duncan  fall  of  '82;  Fort  Clark  from  Mar.,  '85,  till  Mar,  '86;  Fort  Supply, 

I.  T..  April,  '86.  to  June,  '88;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  from  June,  '88,  to ;  Com. 

7th  R.  I.  Vols.  in  Rappahannock  Campaign  to  Mar.,  '63;  Com.  of  Ord.  Depot  of 
supplies  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  April,  '64;  1st  Brig.,  2d  Div.,  9th  Army  Corps,  in 
the  battles  of  Wilderness  and  Spottsylvania. 

Blocksom,  Augustus  P.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.)  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15,  '77. 
Actual  mn£— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.,  Jan.  15,  '84. 

Blow,  William  N.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 
pointed from  Va.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Oct.  30, 
'84 ;  accepted  Oct.  3 1 ,  84. 

Blunt,  Albert  C.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York,  May  25,  1859. 
Retiring  year,  1923.  Appointed  from  Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy, 
July  1,  77;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  3d  U. 
S.  Art.,  June  11,  '81;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.,  Oct.  29,  '81;  1st  Lieut.,  Aug.  10,  '87. 
Service— Asst..  Instructor  of  Tactics  at  Mil.  Acad.,  July  25  to  August  8,  '81 ;  with 
regiment  to  June  1,  '84;  at  Artillery  School,  Fort.  Monroe,  Va.,  to  July  26,  '86; 
with  regiment  to  present  date  History — Son  of  Col.  M.  M.  Blunt,  16th  Inf.,  and 
grandson  of  the  late  Prof.  A.  E.  Church,  U.  S.  M.  A. 

Blunt,  Charles  E.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Hampshire.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  '46.  "if; — 

Brev.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.,  July  1,  '46;  2d  Lieut,  Feb.  28,  '48;  1st  Lieut.,  Feb.  2,  '54; 
Captain  (14  years'  service),  July  1,  '60;  Major,  Mar.  3,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.,  Mar.  7,  '67; 
Col.,  June  30,  '82;  retired,  at  his  own  request,  over  40  years'  service,  Jan.  10,  '87. 
Service — Served  Assistant  Engineer  in  the  construction  of  Fort  \Vinthrop,  Mass., 
'46  to  '54;  Superintending  Engineer  of  Survey  of  East  Dennis  Breakwater, 
Wood's  Hole,  and  Provincetown  Harbor,  Mass.,  and  repairs  of  Hyannis  Break- 
water, Mass.,  Plymouth  Beach,  Mass.,  '52-'53;  Fort  Montgomery,  Rouse's  Point, 
N.  Y.,  '54-'65;  repairs  of  Forts  Mackinac,  Wayne,  Porter,  Niagara  and  Ontario, 
'54-'61 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  :  Assist.  Eng.  defenses  of  Wash- 
ington, May-Nov.,  '61 ;  Sup.  Eng.  of  the  defenses  of  Boston  Harbor  and  Massa- 
chusetts Bav,  Nov.,  '61-Jan.,  '65;  in  charge  of  Forts  Porter  and  Niagara,  Nov., 
'61-May,  '63 ;  Fort  Montgomery  and  harbor  improvements  on  Lakes  Champlain 
and  Ontario,  '61-66;  construction  of  Forts  Independence  and  Warren,  Mass., 
June,  '65-April,  '67;  member  of  a  Board  of  Engineers  on  the  d-fenses  in  the 
vicinity  of  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.,  '65-May,  '67;  construction  of  Fort  Ontario,  and 
river  and  harbor  improvements  on  Lake  Ontario  and  River  St.  Lawrence,  '67  to 
'69;  construction  of  Forts  Taylor  and  Jefferson,  Fla.,  and  Eng.  7th  L.  H.  District, 
'69  to  74;  construction  of  defenses  of  Portsmouth  Harbor,  N.  H.,  Feb.  to  June, 
74;  conduction  of  Forts  Wayne  and  Porter,  river  and  harbor  improvements  on 
Lake  Erie,  and  Eng.  10th  L.  H.  District,  74  to  77;  construction  of  Fort  Porter 
and  river  and  harbor  improvements  on  Lake  Erie  (east  of  Sandusky),  77;  con- 


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struction  of  defenses  of  coasts  of  Maine  and  N.  H.,  and  Eng.  1st  L.  H.  District, 
79  to  '83,  and  of  1st  and  2d  Districts,  '82;  in  charge  of  river  and  harbor  improve- 
ments Maine  and  New  Hampshire,  '83  to  Oct.,  '86;  was  assigned  to  duty  in  April 
as  "Supervising  Engineer"  of  the  woiVs  in  charge  of  sundry  Engineer  Officers, 
in  Maine  and  N.  H.,  and  on  Lake  Champlain,  River  St.  Lawrence,  Lake  Ontario 
and  Lake  Erie,  as  far  we*«t  as  Cleveland  or  thereabouts;  on  four  mos.  leave  from 
Sept.  10,  '86,  until  retired. 

Blunt,  J.  Y.  Mason  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  District  of  Colum- 
bia. Appointed  from  Maryland — Civil  Life.  Actual  rani — 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S. 
Inf.  Feb.  26,  '85;  accepted  March  6,  '85;  trans,  to  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  Nov.  4,  '86,  to 
rank  in  Cav.  Oct.  23,  '86. 

Blunt,  Matthew  M.  (Colonel  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Aug.  13,  1830. 
Retiring  year,  1894.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  M.  A.  July  1,  '53. 
Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut,  2d  Art.  Sept,  30, 
'53  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  31,  '55;  Capt.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Major  7th  Inf.  July 
30,  '65;  transferred  to  14th  Inf.  March  15,  '69  ;  Lieut-Col.  25th  Inf.  Oct.  7,  '74; 
Col.  16th  Inf.  July  3,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col. 
Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Frtdtricksburg, 
Va.;  Brevet  Col.  June  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Pe- 
tersburg, Va.  Service— In  Florida, '52-55;  Asst.  Prof.  Mil.  Acad., '55-59;  Fort 
Independence,  Mass.,  '59-61  ;  at  Tortugas  and  Fort  Pickens,  '6-1-62;  in  the  field, 
'62-63;  Superintendent  Reg.  Recruiting  Service  Aug.,  '63-May,  '64;  in  the  field, 
June-July,  '64 ;  on  mustering  duty  in  N.  Y.  and  Del.  Oct.,  '64,  to  Oct.,  65 ;  Flor- 
ida, Oct.,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.-*- Against  the  Seminole  Indiana 
in  Florida,  '53-55;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Virginia  Peninsular  Campaigns 
March-Aug.,  '62  ;  wounded  at  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  June  27,  '62;  engaged  in  the 
Northern  Virginia  Campaign,  Aug.-Sept.,  '62;  at  battle  of  Manassas;  actions  of 
the  Maryland  Campaign,  Sept.-Nov.,  '62;  in  the  Rappahanuock  Campaign,  Dec., 
'62,  July,  '63;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Richmond  Campaign  June- July,  '64. 
Commands  held — Regiment  at  battle  of  Manassas  ;  Regiment  in  Florida  Oct.,  '65, 
to  Jan.,  '66.  History — Degrees  of  A.  B.  and  A.  M.  conferred  by  Columbia  Col- 
lege, N.  Y. 

Blunt,  Stanhope  English  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  at  the  Boston  Navy 
Yard  JSept.  29,  1850.  Retiring  year,  1914;  app.  from  N.  Y.  to  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1, 
'68;  graduated  No.  3  June  14,  '72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  13th  Inf.  June  14,  '72; 
1st  Lieut.  Mar.  27,  '74  ;  transferred  to  Ord.  Dept.  Nov.  1,  74  ;  Capt.  April  24,  '80. 
Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  in,G.  O.  by  Lt.-Gen.  Sheridan  for  services  in 
connection  with  first  rifle  competition  of  theDiv.  of  Mo.  Oct.,  '81 ;  for  the  perform- 
ance of  his  duties  in  connection  with  the  inspection  of  the  methods  of  conducting 
rifle  practice  at  the  various  poste  in  the  Dept.  of  Dak.,  '80-84 ;  was  thanked  m 
orders  Oct.  31,  '84,  by  Brig.  General  Terry,  "for  the  invaluable  service  which  he 
"has  rendered — service  that  can  be  justly  appreciated  only  by  thoce  to  \shom  the 
"magnitude  and  difficulty  of  his  work  has  been  known;''  upon  being  relieved 
from  duty  as  Inspector  of  S.  A.  P.  at  Army  Hd.  Qrs.  July  2,  '89,  the  orders  of 
General  Schofiela  then  published  stating  that  his  "services  in  connection  with 
"the  development  of  an  effective  system  of  rifle  practice  in  the  Army  have  been  of 
"the  highest  importance,  and  his  name  will  long  be  honorably  connected  with 
"this  great  advance  in  the  military  service  of  the  country.''  Service — Cadet 
Acting  Assistant  Professor  of  French  Aug.  30,  '71,  to  June  19,  '72;  on  grad- 
uating leave  of  absence  until  Sept.  30,  '72,  when  he  joined  his  company  at 
Camp  Douglas,  Salt  Lake  City,  U.  Ter.;  on  leave  of  absence  April  1-30,  '73;  on 
duty  a*  a«st.  engineer  in  military  reconnoissance  to  Northwestern  Wyoming  and 
the  Yellowstone  National  Park  irom  May  to  Oct.,  '73  ;  leave  of  absence  Nov.  1-30, 
'73;  on  duty  as  assistant  to  chief  engineer  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Ntb., 
until  April,  74  ;  on  duty  at  Ft.  Fred.  Steele  and  Medicine  Bow,  Wyo.  Ter.,  until 
Aug.,  74;  in  charge  of  a  field  party  of  Lieut.  Wheeler's  explorations  and  surveys 
west  of  the  100th  Meridian  in  Colorado  and  New  Mexico  until  Dec.,  74,  and  on 


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office  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  until  Jan.,  75 ;  assistant  at  the  Frankford 
Arsenal,  Philadelphia,  from  Jan.,  75,  to  Aug.,  76;  on  duty  at  Mil.  Acad.  as  act- 
ing asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  from  Aug.  30,  76,  to  Aug.  28,  '80,  and  in  addition 
as  assist,  inst.  of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery  from  Sept.  1,  78,  to  Aug.  28,  '80  ;  at 
Headquarters  Department  of  Dakota,  St.  Paul  and  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  as  Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  Sept.  13,  '80,  to  Nov.  3,  '84,  and  a*  Inspector  of  Hide  Practice  Oct. 
9,  '80,  to  Nov.  3,  '84 ;  in  charge  of  the  first  rifle  competition  of  the  Division  of  the  Mis- 
souri Oct.,  '81 ;  Leaveof  absence  June,  '82;  In  charge  of  the  rifle  competition  of  the 
Department  of  Dakota  Aug., '82,  Sept., '83,  and  Aug., '84,  competing  in  several 
matches  and  winning  various  prizes  and  medals;  member  of  Board  of  Officers 
to  examine  non-commissioned  officers  for  commissions  in  the  Army  Feb., '83 ; 
Inspecting  the  Ordnance  stores  and  methods  of  conducting  rifle  practice  at  vari- 
ous posts  in  the  Department  of  Dakota,  '80-84;  at  the  Headquarters  of  the  Army, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice  from  Nov.  1,  '84,  to  Dec.  31,  '88, 
and  as  Inspector  of  Small-Arms  Practice  after  January  1,  '89 ;  Author  of  the 
"Rifle  and  Carbine  Firing  "  adopted  by  the  Secretary  of  War  for  the  guidance  of 
the  Army  March  14,  '85;  Inspecting  the  rifle  competitions  of  the  Departments  of 
the  Missouri,  Platte  and  Dakota  and  Divisions  of  the  Missouri  and  Atlantic 
August  and  Sept.,  '85,  and  of  those  of  the  Divisions  of  the  Atlantic  and  Missouri, 
and  in  charge  of  the  Army  competition  Sept.,  '86;  Author  of  the  article,  "Target 
Practice,"  in  Farrow's  Military  Encyclopedia,  '85;  Inspecting  the  rifle  competi- 
tions of  the  Department  of  the  East,  of  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  and  of  the 
Distinguished  Marksmen  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '87  ;  In  charge  of  the  Army  rifle  com- 
petition Sept.,  '88;  Author  of  the  "  Firing  Regulations  for  Small-Arms,"  adopted 
for  the  Army  and  Militia  January  1,  '89  ;  prepared  under  the  direction  of  Major 
General  Schofield  the  det tiled  orders  for  assembling,  moving  and  disbanding  the 
troops  of  the  Army  and  National  Guard  participating  in  the  Centennial  parade  at 
New  York  April  29,  '89;  Relieved  from  auty  as  Inspector  of  Small- Arms  Practice 
at  Army  Headquarters  July  2,  '89 ;  On  temporary  duty  in  the  Ordnance  Office, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July,  '89  ;  Assistant  at  the  National  Armory,  Springfield, 

Mass.,  Aug.  1,  '89,  to  ,  as  Inspector  of  Gatling  Guns  manufactured  by  the 

Gatling  Gun  Co.  Sept.  19,  '89.  to ,  and  as  Inspector  of  Revolvers  manufac- 
tured by  the  Coil's  Fire  Arms  Co.,  Nov.  23,  '89,  to ;  Now  at  the  Springfield 

Armory,  Mass.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Ad.  Camp  Douglas,  U.  T.,  from 
Nov.,  72,  to  Jan..  73;  aide  de-camp  to  the  Commanding  General,  with  the  rank 
of  Lieut.-Colonel,  from  Nov.  6,  '85,  to  May  31,  '88,  and  with  the  rank  of  Colonel 
from  June  1,  '88,  until  the  death  of  General  Sheridan,  Aug.  5,  '88.  Gtrnmands 
held— Co.  and  po»t,  Medicine  Bow,  Wyo.,  74.  History— Son  of  Col.  Charles  E. 
Blunt,  Corps  of  Engineers  U.  S.  Army,  and  the  grandson  of  Major  Thomas  S.  Eng- 
lish, Marine  Corps,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Boehm,  Peter  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Bjrn  in  New  York.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed trom  Mont. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  general  mounted  service  and 
bugler  Co.  B,  2d  U.  S.  Cav.,from  July  3,  '58,  to  July  3,  '63 ;  Pvt.  general  service 
Sept.  3,  '63;  discharged  March  1,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  15th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  March  1, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  4,  '65;  2d  L.eut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  May  1,  '66;  accepted 
May  19,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  27, '66 ;  Capt.  May  1,73.  Retired  from  active 
service  for  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty  March  1,  78. 

Boltpn,  Edwin  B.  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mississippi.  Appointed 
from  Miss.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  71;  graduated  June  16, 
75.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut  Feb.  15,  '84; 
transferred  to  Co.  C  March,  '82.  Service— Joined  Co.  E  Sept.  30,  75,  and  served 
with  it  to  Nov.  21,  79;  Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Agricultural  and 
Mechanical  College  of  Miss.  (Starkville),  from  July,  '80,  to  March,  Y83  ;  joined  Co. 
at  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  March,  '83;  with  Co.  G  from  Feb.  15,  to  April  1,  '86;  at 
regimental  headquarters  since  that  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — Regimental 
adjutant  from  April  1,  '86,  to . 

Bomford,  George  N.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y., 
June  18,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 
Private  Co.  C,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  29,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Adjutant  42d  N.  Y. 


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Vols.  (Tammany  Regiment)  June  28,  '61;  Captain  Feb.  19,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Aug. 
2,  't>2;  honorably  mustered  out  March  16,  '63;  Piivate  and  Sergeant  1st  Batt,  15th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug. "25,  '64,  to  Dec.  9,  '64;  appointed  2d  and  1st  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Nov.  12,  '64;  accepted  Dec.  10,  '64;  transferred  to  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  28.  71; 
Captain  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  March 
2,  67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Antietam;  Brevet  Major 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  Service — In 
Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to '65;  in  Florida,  '65 
-6.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt.  42d  N.  Y.  Vols.  June,  '61,  to  Feb.,  '62 ;  A.  A.  A. 
G.,  A.  A.  Insp.  G.  and  A.  D.  C.  for  Gen.  Jno.  Newton,  Com'g  Dist.  of  Middle, 
Western  and  Southern  Florida,  '65-6;  Post  Adju tan t  San  Augustine,  Florida,  '67. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Bail's  Bluff.,  '01;  siege  of  Yorktown,  Va.;  ac- 
tion at  West  Point.  Va. ;  battle  of  Fair  Oaka,  Va. ;  action  at  Peach  Orchard  Sta- 
tion. Va. ;  battle  of  Savage  Station,  Va. ;  action  at  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va. ;  battles 
of  G.endale  and  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  Antietam,  Md.,  and  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  '62. 
Commands  held — Commanded  regiment  at  the  battles  of  Antietam  and  Fredericks- 
burg. History — Son  of  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  J.  V.  Bom  ford,  U.  S.  Army,  retired; 
grandson  of  Col.  Geo.  Bom  ford,  U.  S.  A.,  (deceased)  the  first  Chief  of  Ordnance 
U.  S.  A.;  also,  grandson  of  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  N.  S.  Clarke  (deceased).  Col.  6th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  and  nephew  of  Bvt.  Col.  Francis  N.  Clarke  (deceased),  Major  5th  Art. 

Bomford,  J.  V.  (Colonel  U.  S.  Army).  Born  on  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  in 
1811.  Retired.  Appointed  from  I).  C.  to  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  28,  '28;  graduated  in 
'32.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  July  1,  '32;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Oct.  6,  '34;  1st 
Lieut.  8th  Inf.  July  7,  '38;  Captain  March  4,  '45;  Major  6th  Inf.  Oct.  17,  '60;  Lieut. 
Col.  16th  Inf.  Jan.  10,  '62;  Col.  8th  Inf.  May  18,  '64.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major 
Augu.-t  20,  '47;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  September  8,  '47;  Brevet  Col.  October  8,  '62. 
Service — On  Black  Hawk  expedition,  '32;  on  Engineering  duty  from  Sept.  28, 
'32,  to  May  1,  '34;  from  that  date  to  July  7,  '38;  served  in  garrison  at  Forts  Mack- 
inac  and  Gratiot,  Mich.,  Hancock  Bk's.,  Maine,  Fort  Independence,  Mass.,  Fort 
Howard,  Wis.,  and  in  Florida,  '37-38;  on  the  Northern  frontier  during  the  Can- 
ada Border  disturbances;  in  Florida,  from  '42  to  '45;  in  Military  occupation  of 
Texas,  '45-46;  in  war  with  Mexico,  '46-48;  served  in  Texas  at  various  posts,  from 
'49  to  '60;  prisoner  of  war  in  Texas,  from  May  9,  '61,  to  April  9,  '62;  in  the  field, 
'62-63-64;  and  at  following  stations:  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.;  Baltimore,  Md.; 
Winchester,  Va. ;  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  Charleston,  S.  C. ;  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H. ; 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.;  placed  on  the  Retired  List  June  8,  '74.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adi  8'h  Inf.  at  Sackert's  Harbor,  N.  Y., '38;  Chief  of  Staff' of  Maj. 
(Jen.  Alex.  McD.  McCook  Oct.,  '62;  A.  A.  Provost  Marshal  Gen.  Western  Disk 
of  Penna.,  from  May  30,  '63,  to  July  31,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Seminole 
War  in  Florida,  '37-38;  in  Mexican  War,  '46-48;  engaged  in  battles  of  Palo  Alto, 
Resaca  de  la  Palma,  Monterey,  Siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  Cerro  Gordo,  capture  of  San 
Antonio,  battle  of  Churubuaco,  Molino  del  Rey,  storming  of  Chapultepec, 
assault  and  capture  of  the  City  of  Mexico;  in  the  retrograde  movement  of  Army 
commanded  by  Maj.  Gen.  Buell,  from  Alabama  to  Kentucky  and  in  its  subsequent 
advance;  wounded  in  the  battle  of  Perry ville,  Kv.,  Oct.  8,  '62.  Commands  held — 
Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.;  Baltimore.  Md.;  Winchester,  Va.;  Raleigh,  N.  C.; 
Charleston,  S.  C.;  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo. 

Bomus,  Peter  S.  (Captain  l*t  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66;  graduated  June  15, '70. 
Actual  Rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '70;  1st  Lieut.  June  5,  '76;  Capt. 
March  26,  '88. 

Bonesteel,  Charles  H.  (1st  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Ap- 
pointed from  Dak.  Cadet  U.  S  Military  Academy  July  1,  '72;  graduated  June  15, 
*76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  July  17,  '83. 

Bookmiller,  Edwin  Victor  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  at  Findlay,  O., 
Oct.  2,  1867.  Retiring  year  1931 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil- 
itary Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d 
J.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service — Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Sept.  30, 
'89,  and  serving  there  at  present  time. 


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Bootes,  Levi  C.  (Lieut.  Colonel  and  Brevet  Colonel,  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
District  oi  Columbia.  Retired ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgc. 
Co.  F,  M.  Rif.,  June  19,  '46,  to  July  25,  '48;  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  28, 
'48;  accepted  July  25,  '48;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '48;  1st  Lieut.  June  9,  '53;  Capt. 
June  5,  '60 ;  Maj.  17th  Inf. Sept.  20,  '63;  tra.  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned 
Mar.  15,  '69;  assd.  to  20th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  Lieut.  Col.  25th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Malvern  Hili,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieutenant-Colonel  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredencksburg,  Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  July  2, '63,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— In  the  Records  of  the  Rebellion,  in  various  reports  of  the  operations  of  the 
1st  Brigade,  2d  Division,  5th  Corps.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '61-5;  with  the  Army  of  rhe  Potomac,  and  most  of  the  time  in  command 
of  the  6th  Inf.  in  the  Peninsula,  Virginia,  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania  campaigns, 
'61-3;  engaged  in  the  suppression  of  the  N.  Y.  Riots,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '63;  sta- 
tioned in  N.  Y.  H.,  '64-5;  at  various  po*ts  from  '65  to  74,  when  he  was  retired 
for  being  over  62  years  of  age,  Oct.  7,  74.  Baftlr*,  tMnfUftfot,  etc. — In  siege  of 
Yorktown,  April  and  May, '62;  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va.,  June  27,  '62;  Malvern 
Hill,  July  1,  '62;  second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Aug.  30,  '62;  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17, 
'62;  Fredencksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  11-13,  '62;  Chanceliorsville,  Va.,  May  1-3,  '63; 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-4,  '63. 

Booth/ Charles* A.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  New  York.  Sept.  18, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank 
— Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  June  20,  '63;  accepted  June  23,  '63;  hon.  mustered  out 
Feb.  10,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  M:ir.  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  15,  '67;  l>t  Lieut. 
Mar.  1,  78;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  9,  '83;  accepted  Mar.  7,  '83.  Brevet  ra^— Bvt. 
MHJ.  and  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service — Stationed  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '90. 

Booth,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Vermont;  appointed 
from  Vermont.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  I,  '68  ;  graduated 
June  14,  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  T.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Apr. 
15,  78.  Service— Stationed  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  '90. 

Borden,  George  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  at  Fort  Wayne,  Ind.,  April 
24, 1844.  Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  Sept., 
'63,  to  Jan.,  '64.  Actual  rank—  Private  in  Co.  C,  121st  N.  Y.  Vols.,  July  23, 
hou.  discharged  Oct.  12,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Oct.,  1,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  4. 
Service — Served  in  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  6th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  taken 
prisoner  May  3,  '63,  and  sent  to  Richmond;  discharged  from  the  Army  Oct.  IL', 
*63;  assigned  to  Co.  K,  5th  Inf.,  as  2d  Lieut. ;  ordered  to  Fort  Marker,  Kans.,  for 
temporary  duty  with  Co.  H,  3d  Inf.,  from  Dec.,  '66,  to  May,  '67 ;  ordered  with 
to  Fort  Lamed,  Kans.,  Mtureh,  '67,  and  sent  to  Fort  Zarah,  to  take  charge  of 
post;  relieved  in  April  and  joined  Gen.  Hancock's  expedition  against  the  Chey- 
enne and  Arapahoe  Indians;  accompanied  expedition  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kans. ; 
relieved  in  May,  '67,  and  joined  regiment  in  New  Mexico;  assigned  to  temporary 
duty  with  Co.  C,  5th  Inf.,  at  Old  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  until  Oct.,  '67;  on  Court 
Martial  duty  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.;  ordered  Nov.,  '67,  to  join  Co.  K  at  Fort  Har- 
ker,  Kan.,  until  May,  '68;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kans.,  until  July;  in  the  Held,  Fort 
Hayes,  Kans.,  Oct., '68  ;  in  the  field  during  winter  of '68-69;  ordered  to  Fort 
Hayes;  at  Fort  Harker  from  April, '69,  to  Jan.,  71  ;  staff  duty  at  Louisville, 
Ky.,  until  Feb.,  72 ;  rejoined  regiment  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kans. ;  on  duty 
there  until  Aug.,  74;  in  the  field  at  Cheyenne  and  Arapahoe  Agency,  Ind.  Ter., 
until  Feb.,  75 ;  on  det.  ser.  with  surveying  party  from  Fort  Leavenworth  to 
Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  over  the  old  Santa  Fe  trail,  till  Sept.,  75  ;  rejoined  regiment 
in  the  field,  mouth  of  the  Toague  River,  Mont.,  April,  77  ;  on  field  duty  during 
the  years  77-82;  at  Terry's  Landing  with  Co.  I,  5th  Inf.,  guarding  stores;  at 
Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  from  Oct.,  '82,  to  Sept.,  1,  '86  ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Keogh, 
Mont.;  on  recruiting  service  at  Denver,  Col.,  Oct.  1,'86,  to  Dec.  31,  '87  ;  at  Colum- 
bus Bks.  until  Feb.,  '88;  opened  recruiting  rendezvous  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  re- 
maining there  until  Oct.  1,  '88 ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Ringgold,  Texas.  Staff  posi- 


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lions  occupied—  P^t  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Old  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M., 
until  Oct.,  '67  ;  Post  Adj.  Fort,  Barker,  Kans.,  from  Nov.,  '67,  to  May,  '68  ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  at  Fort  Riley,  Kans.,  from  May  to  July,  '68  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Halleck 
from  Jan.  1,  '71,  until  his  death,  Feb.,  72.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Participated 
in  the  engagement*  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.,  Fredericksburg  and 
Chancellorsville,  Va.  ;  Gen'l  Hancock's  expedition  against  the  Cheyenne  and 
Arapahoe  Indians,  April-May,  '67  ;  expedition  against  the  Southern  Cheyennes 
and  Arapahoes,  under  General  Alfred  Sully,  winter  of  '68-9  ;  participated  in 
the  expedition  of  General  Miles  against  Chief  Joseph  and  Nez  Perces,  fall  of 
'77,  and  expedition  against  Sitting  Bull,  summer  of  '79,  participating  in  an 
engagement  against  the  Sioux  Indians,  under  Sitting  Bull  on  Milk  River,  Mont., 
July  22.  Commands  held—  Co.  H,  3d  Inf.,  from  Dec.,  '66,  to  May,  '67;  Co.  K, 
5th  Inf..  Julv.  '68;  Co.  I.  5th  Inf.,  summer  of  '79. 

Borden,  William  C.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York  —  Civil  Life.  Actual  rank  —  Asst.  Surg.  ^c.  3,  '83;  ac- 
cepted Feb.  16,  '84;  Capt.,  asst.  sure.  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Borup,  Henry  D.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appointed 
from  Minn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June 
15,76.  Actual  rank—2f]  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  Sept.  13, 
79  ;  accented  Sept,  17,  79  ;  Captain  June  15,  '90. 

Boswell,  Benjamin  D.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in 
Indiana.  Appointed  from  Iowa  —  Civil  Life.  Actual  rank  —  1st  Sgt.  Co.  I,  4th 
W.  Va.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  1,  '61  ;  discharged  Nov.  10,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut,  4th  W.  Va.  Vol. 
Inf.  Nov.  11,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  8,  '62;  Capt.  Mar.  1,  '63;  trs.  to  2d  W.  Va. 
Vol.  Inf.  Deo.  21.  '64;  Maj.  Dec.  29,  '64;  hon.  mustered  out  July  16,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  29th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  18,  '67;  accepted  July  22,  '67;  trs.  to  llth  Inf.  Apr. 
2o,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  8,  77.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  18,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Bvt.  Capt.  June 
1H,  '67,  for  meritori  >us  services  during  the  war.  Service  —  In  the  war  of  the  Re- 
bellion '61-5;  in  the  field  in  the  operations  about  and  around  Vicksburg,  '63; 
Retired  June  28.  78,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Boughton,  Daniel  H.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appointed 
from  Minnesota.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11, 
'81.  Actualranb—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  C«v.  June  11,  '81  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27,  '85. 
'•?  —  Joined  rrgiment  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  and  served  with  it  from 
30.  '81,  to  May  2,  '82;  at  Fort  Thomas,  Arizona,  and  scouting  in  the  field 
to  July  27,  '84  ;  on  leave  to  Nov.  5,  '84;  at  Fort  Apache,  Arizona,  to  April,  '85; 
at  Fort  Concho.,  Texas,  to  Aug.  21,  '85;  at  the  Infantry  and  Cavalry  School  of 
Application  atLeavenworth,  Kan.,  from  Sep.  1,  '85,  to  July  7,  '87,  when  he  gradu- 
ated ;  on  leave  from  Sept.  1  to  Oct.  23.  '87  ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  Oct.  28,  '88  ; 
on  duty  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Nov.,  '89,  to  March,  '90;  on  detached  service,  in 
connection  with  the  establishment  of  canteens  at  certain  military  posts  west  of 
the  Mississippi  river,  from  Nov.  21  to  Dec.  21,  '89;  detailed  on  duty  at  the  Mili- 
tary Academy  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  March,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Acted 
in  the  several  capacities  of  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Acljutant,  while  serving  at 
Forts  Thomas,  Apache  and  Brown.  Commands  held  —  In  command  of  Indian 
Scouts  in  thp  field  in  Arizona  from  Aug.  28  to  Oct.  1,  '82.  History  —  Was  tendered 
a  position  as  Instructor  at  the  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application,  which  he 
declined. 

Bourke,  John  G.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  June  23,  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy,  Oct, 
17,  '65;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  Cos.  E  and  D,  15th  Pa.  Vol. 
Cav.,  irom  Aug.  12,  '62,  to  July  5,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '69;  1st 
Lieut.  May  17.  76  ;  Cant.  June  26,  '82. 

Bourne,  William  R.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  at  Lyons,  New  York, 


Vol.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U. 
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8.  Army,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 
Service— Served  at  Armory  Square  U.  S.  Gen.  Hospital,  Washington,  D.  C.,  as 
Military  Asst.  to  Dr.  D.  W.  Bliss;  Danville,  Ky.,  in  Freedman's  Bureau,  from 
'65  to  July,  '66 ;  Retired  from  service  Dec.,  70,  on  the  full  rank  of  the  command 
held  by  him  when  he  was  wounded.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc., — Gettysburg,  Pa. 
(wounded). 

Boutelle,  Prazier  A.  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York,  Sept.  14,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actu<il  rank — Qm.  Sgt.  Co.  A,  5th 
N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  June  4,  '61,  to  Nov.  4,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav., 
Nov.  5,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  2,  64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  31,  '64;  Capt.  5th  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Cav.  Jan.  10,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65  ;  Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F, 
and  Sgt.  Maj.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  from  Feb.  12,  '66,  to  Feb.  12,  '69;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U. 
S.  Cav.  Jan.  2,  '69  ;  accepted  May  8,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  73 ;  Capt.  Apr.  24,  '86. 
Service — On  the  Pacific  Coast,  at  various  stations  in  the  Departments  of  the 
Columbia,  offe/alifoFnia  and  Arizona,  and  in  Montana  and  Dakota  from  '69  to 
present  time,  his  station  at  present  being  at  Camp  Sheridan,  in  the  Yellowstone 
Park.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  1st  Cav.  from  May  25,  75,  to  Oct.  16,  77. 

Bowen,  Edgar  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  N  Y.  in  1844.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  to  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '61  ;  graduated  '65.  Ac'ualrank — 2d  Lieut,  and  l<t 
Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  23, ''65;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21, '66 ;  Capt.  3oth 
Inf.  Feb.  22,  '69;  una«signed  March  23,  '69;  assigned  to  llth  Inf.  Jan.  1,71. 
Service— Served  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  July,  '66;  on  frontier 
duty  Camp  30th  Inf.,  South  Platte  River,  Col.,  Feb.  to  June,  '67  ;  in  the  field,  Col. 
and  Wyo.,  June  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  escort  duty  guarding  Engineers  of  the  U.  P.  R.  R., 
Col.  and  Wyo.,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '67;  at  Fort  D.  A  Russell,  Wyo..  Dec.,  '67,  to  May, 
68;  escort  duty  guarding  construction  parties  U.  P.  R.  R.,  Wyo.,  May  to  Sept., 
'68:  at  Fort  Steele,  Wyo.,  Sept.  to  Nov.,  '68  ;  Recruiting  duty  at  Fort  Cplombns, 
N.  Y.  H.,  Newport,  Bks.,  Ky.,  Indianapolis,  La  Fayette,  Ind.,  and  Louisville,  Ky., 
from  Nov.,  '68,  to  Jan.  1,  71 ;  at  Jefferson,  Tex..  Jan.-Juae,  71 ;  Fort  Richard- 
son,  Tex.,  June  t)  Sept.,  71;  in  the  field,  Tex  is,  Sept.  to  Dec.,  71;  Fort 
Richardson,  Tex.,  Dec.,  71,  to  June.  72;  escort  duty  guard  to  Engineers  of  the 
Tex.  Pacific  R.  R.  from  Old  Fort  Phantom  Hill  to  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.,  and  return, 
from  June  14,  72,  to  June  14,  73;  Fort  Rich  -rdson,  Tex.,  June,  73.  to  July,  74 ; 
in  the  field,  Texas  and  Ind.  Ter.,  July  to  DJC.,  74;  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Tor."  Dec., 
74,  to  Feb.,  76;  Fort  Browo,  Tex.,  M  irch  to  Aug.,  76  ;  frontier  duty  atC  icyenne 
Ind.  Agency,  D.ik.,  Sep.,  76,  to  Nov.,  78;  in  tne  field  at  McKenzie'i  Point,  M-.. 
River,  Dak.,  Nov.,  76;  in  the  field,  Black  Hills,  Dak.,  Oct.  to  D,>c.,  77;  on  sick 
leave  Nov.,  78,  to  June  7,  79,  when  retired  from  active  service  for  disability  in- 
curred in  the  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Regimental  Quarterns 
12th  Inf.  Oct.  16,  '65;  A.  A.  Q.  M  ,  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.  and  Ord.  Officer  Fort 
Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  July,  '66 ;  Adj.  30th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '68,  to  Nov.  10, 
'68;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.,  '68,  to  June,  '69;  Post  Adj..  \ 
A.  Q.  M.,  Post  Treas.  and  Ord.  Officer  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  June  to  Oct.,  '69. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc — Scouting  against  hostile  Sioux  Indians,  Col. and  Wyo., 
June  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  Campaign  against  hostile  Comanche  and  Kiowa  Indians, 
Tex.,  Sep.  to  Dec.,  71 ;  Campaign  against  hostile  Kiowa,  Comanche  and 
Cheyenne  Indians  in  Tex.  and  Ind.  Ter.  July  to  Dec.,  74;  participated  in  the 
pursuit,  attack  on  camp  and  capture  of  the  Nokone  tribe  of  Comanche  Indians, 
Elk  Creek,  Ind.  Ter.,  Nov.,  74  ;  disarming  Sioux  Indian  camps  and  for  the  relief 
of  the  Indian  Mission  at  McKenzie's  Point,  Mo.  River,  Dak.,  Nov.,  76  ;  Campaign 
against  hostile  Sioux  Indians,  Black  Hills,  Dak.,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  77.  Commands 
held— Troops  in  the  field,  McKenzie's  Point,  Mo.  River,  Nov.,  76.  History— 
Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Univ.  of  Minnesota,  Minneapolis,  '81-82. 
Bowen,  Wm.  H.  C.  (First  Lieut.  5tb  Inf.).  Born  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M., 
Jan.  7,  '52.  Retiring  year  1916;  Appointed  from  Maine — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75 ;  accepted  Nov.  6,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  7i». 
Service — Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Keogh,  and  served  with  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles  in  his 
campaigns  against  the  Sioux  Indians  in  76-7-8-9  and  '80  ;  at  Fort  Totten  '87-8  ; 
moved  with  regiment  to  Texas,  and  served  at  Fort  Davis  from  '89  to  present  time. 


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Staff  positions  held — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  in  the  field  during  summer  campaign  of  79  ; 
in  charge  of  transportation  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  winter  and  spring  of  78-9  ;  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Totten,  N.  D.,  '87-8  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Dav;s,  Texas,  '89-90. 
History— Son  of  Capt.  Isaac  Bowen,  Com.  of  Sub.  U.  S.  A.,  who  died  Oct.  3,  '58. 

Bowker,  Hugh  D.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Sullivan,  Ohio.  Retired; 
Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  "  C,"  13th  O.  V.  Inf., 
April  17  to  June  6,  '61 ;  Private  and  Corporal  Co.  "  D,"  8th  O.  V.  Inf.,  June  7,  '61, 
to  Aug.  26,  '62,  when  discharged  by  reason  of  severe  wound  received  at  Winches- 
ter, Va. ;  Private  and  Sergeant  Vet.  Reserve  Corps,  July  24,  '63,  to  Jan.  16,  '65; 
1st  Lieut.  122d  U.  S.  Colored  Troops  Jan.  17,  '65 ;  hon.  must  out  Feb.  8,  '66 ;  1st 
Lieut.  45th  Inf.  April  22,  '67;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  assigned  to  22d  Inf.  July 
27,  '69;  relieved  and  nssigned  to  13th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '69;  unassigned  May  7,  70. 
Service— In  the  field  '61-2-3;  at  Columbus,  O.,  as  Voucher  Clerk  in  office  of 
Provost  Marshal  General,  July  24,  '63,  to  June  16,  '65  ;  in  front  of  Richmond  and 
Petersburg,  Va.,  and  en  route  to  the  Rio  Grande  River,  and  Dept.  of  the  Gulf, 
Feb.  13  to  May  23,  '65;  at  Jefferson ville,  Ind.,  Springfield,  Nashville  and  Hum- 
boldt,  Tenn.,  from  June  16,  '67,  to  July  27,  '69 ;  in  the  field  and  at  Forts  Shaw 
and  Benton,  M.  T.,  Oct.  11,  '69,  to  June  30,  70 ;  retired  for  disability  Dec.  25,  70. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  D.  C.  and  Staff  Qr.  Mr.  1st  Div.,  25th  A.  C.,  Feb.. 
13  to  May  23,  '65;  R.  Q.  M.  122d  U.  S.  C.  T.  Dec.  8,  '65,  also  Provost  Marshal 
and  Ord.  Office,  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  25th  A.  C.  Jlattles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Red  House, 
Va.,  July  15.  '61 ;  Hanging  Rock,  Va.,  Sept.  24,  '61  ;  Romney,  Va.,  Sept.  25  and 
Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Blue  Gap.  Va.,  Jan.  7,  '62  ;  French's  Store,  Va.,  Jan.  29,  '62  ;  Bloom- 
ing Gap,  Va.,  Feb.  14,  '62;  Cedar  Creek,  Va.,  March  17,  '62;  Strasburg,  Va., 
March  18,  '62;  Kearnstown,  Ta.,  March  22,  '62;  Winchester,  Va.,  March  23,  '62. 
Ciinnn'tud*  h'*ld—Qn.  "  G,"  45th  Inf.,  from  June  16,  '67,  to  July  27,  '69. 

Bowman,  Alpheus  H.  (Captain  9th  Infantry).  Born  in  L  udoun  Co., 
Va.,  Feb.  28,  '42.  Retiring  year,  1908;  appointed  from  Va. — Civil  Life. 
Actual  Rank— Capt.  91st  Penn.  Inf.  Dec.  3,  '61  ;  hon.  mut-t.  out  Sept.  25,  '63  ; 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Penn.  Art.  March  24,  '64  ;  1st  Lieut  2d  Penn.  Art.  Sept,  1,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  Nov.  9,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  27th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '66 ;  1st 
Lieut.  March  5,  '67;  transferred  to  9th  Inf.  June  14,  '69;  Capt.  May  19, '81. 
Service — In  the  field  from  Dec.,  '61,  to  April,  '62,  scouting  country  he  knew 
all  about;  participated  in  campaigns,  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Virginia,  Mary- 
land and  Penn.,  '62  and  '63  ,-  at  Art.  School  Dec.  24,  '63,  to  March  21,  '64;  ac- 
tively engaged  against  hostile  Indians  in  northwestern  Wyoming,  particularly 
with  reference  to  Ft.  Phil  Kearney,  Ft.  C.  F.  Smith  and  Ft.  Reno,  as  the  Regl. 
Adjt.  27th  Inf. ;  at  Ft.  Kearney,  Dec.,  '66,  to  Oct.,  '68;  engaged  in  operations  in 
the  field  Oct.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '68,  against  hostile  Indians  southwestern  Nebraska 
and  Kansas  ;  in  campaign  against  hostile  Cheyenne  Indians,  Nov.,  76,  to  Jan., 
77;  in  campaign  against  hostile  Indians  fall  and  winter  of  79  and '80;  frontier 
of  Wyoming  to  '84;  also  Chinese  riots,  Wyoming  and  Utah,  '84;  Indian  disorders 
frontier  of  Kansas,  '85,  and  various  Indian  duties  in  Arizona.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Post  Adjutant  at  Fort  Kearney  and  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  the  Powder 
River  Country,  Dec.,  '66,  to  Oct.,  '68;  Adj.  27th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '67,  to  June  14,  '69. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — On  special  duty  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Chantilly, 
Va.,  Sept.  1, '62;  horse  killed  under  him  in  assault  in  carrying  railroad  cross- 
ing; injured  by  fall  and  left  on  the  field  during  night;  in  campaign  and 
battle  of  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17  and  18,  '62;  in  campaign  and  battle  of  Chan- 
cellorsville,  Va.,  May  1  and  3,  '63  ;  slightly  wounded  in  leit  leg  by  rifle  bullet  in 
battle,  May  3,  '63  (not  absent  from  command  in  consequence  thereof) ;  in  cam- 
paign and  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1  to  3,  '63.  Commands  held — Company 
in  battles  of  Antietam,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg;  in  the  field,  Nov.,  76, 
to  Jan.,  77  ;  in  the  field  fall  and  winter  of  79-80  ;  on  the  frontier  of  Wyoming  to 
'84.  History — Cadet  Penna.  Mil.  Acad.  '60-61 ;  out  of  service  in  Europe  during 
winter  of '65-66. 

Boyle,  William  H.  (Capt.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Bay  Ridge,  Long  Island.  N.  Y., 
Nov.  13.  1837.  Retiring  year,  1901;  appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life. 
Actual  Rank— Appointed  2d  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y.  Art.  Jan.  19,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  27, 


76  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  BOY 

'64;  hon.  mint,  out  Mar.  9,  '65;  C.ipt.  5th  N.  Y.  Art.  Mar.  25,  '65;  Maj.  May  20, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  May  10,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  15, 
'67  ;  awaiting  orders  from  Apr.,  '69;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70 ;  Capt.  Apr. 
23,  '77.  Service— Served  in  N.  Y.  H.,  and  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  May,  '62  ;  at  Harper's 
Ferry,  Va.,  up  to  the  surrender  of  that  place  by  Gen.  Dixon  Mile*,  Sept.  15,  '62; 
prisoner  of  war;  on  duty  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  and  Chicago,  111.,  to  Nov.,  '62  (when 
exchanged)  ;  at  West  Hospital  Building,  Baltimore,  Md.,  guarding  wounded  Con- 
federate officers,  to  Sept.,  '63;  Fort  Marshall,  Md.,  to  March, '64 ;  ordered  to 
Harper's  Ferry,  Dept.  of  W.  Va.,  Gen.  Franz  Sigel  commanding,  and  in  the  field 
to  Nov.,  '64;  Asst.  Provost  Marshal  at  Harper's  Ferry  Nov.  6,  '64;  in  the  field  ; 
joined  2d  Inf.  at  Taylor  B'ks,  Louisville,  Ky.,  and  assigned  to  Co.  B,  at  Jefler- 
eonville,  Ind.,  to  Dec.,  '66;  at  Taylor  B'ks  to  May,  '67;  Warsaw,  Kv.,  t>  Sept., 
'68;  on  duty  as  executive  officer  Freedmen's  Bureau  to  Dec.,  '68;  at  Taylor  B'ks, 
Ky.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  April,  '69;  awaiting  orders  at  Bay  Ridge,  Long  Island, 
N.  Y.,  to  July,  '69;  acting  Indian  Agent,  Umatilla  Indian  Agency,  Oregon,  to 
May,  '71 ;  en  route  to  join  Co.  in  Dept.  of  Ariz.,  in  charge  of  recruits,  from  May 
to  Aug.,  '71 ;  at  Whipple  B'ks,  Ariz.,  to  Feb.,  72;  en  route  to  Dept.  of  Columbia 
from  Aug.  to  Oct.,  72;  at  Vancouver  B'ks,  W.  T.,  to  Dec.,  72;  on  duty  in  the 
field  to  July,  73;  on  staff  duty  from  Aug.,  73,  to  Sept.  1,  74,  and  to  Nov.  21, 
74;  and  from  June  27,  76,  to  Sept.  7,  76 ;  inspector  of  Indian  supplies,  by  order 
Secretary  of  War,  for  Oregon,  Wash.  Ter.  and  Alaska,  from  Oct.  20,  74,  to  July 
30,  76;  staff  duty,  Dapt.  of  Columbia,  from  May  13,  75,  to  June  4,  77  ;  at  Fort 
Lapwai,  Idaho,  from  June  8,  77,  to  Sept.  28,  77;  en  route  to  Vancouver  B'ks, 
W.  T.,  Oct  9-17,  77;  in  the  field  until  Sept.  17,  78,  when  returned  to  Vancouver 
B'ks;  ordered  with  Co.  Nov.  20,  78,  to  proceed  to  John  Day  River,  and  cap- 
ture Hiacheny  and  his  band  of  Indians,  who  had  left  their  reservation  without 
permission  and  would  not  return  ;  captured  the  band  on  the  22d,  and  sent  them 
to  their  reservation,  and  brought  Hiacheny  and  seven  of  his  chief  men  to  Van- 
couver B'ks  Nov.  26,  78;  stationed  there  till  March,  79;  detailed  in  charge  of 
delegation  of  Indians  (Moses  and  chiefs  of  Umatillu,  Walla  Walla  and  Ca> 
Indians),  conducting  them  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  March  L'i;  t  .  M.iy  1". 
at  Vancouver  B'ks  to  March  8,  '80;  en  route  to  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  with  < 
arrived  March  11, '80;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  May  3, '80;  then  re- 
turned to  Vancouver  B'ks;  remained  there  to  April  20,  '83;  in  the  field  at 
Foster  Creek,  W.  T.,  to  June  10,  '83;  from  F<>-HT  Creek  to  Ritzville,  W.  T.,  July 
1,  '83;  then  returned  to  Vancouver  B'ks;  changed  station  with  regiment  to  Fort 
Sidney,  Neb.,  June  25,  '84;  in  the  field  at  Crisfield,  Kan.,  from  July  1  to  Sept 
'85;  at  G.  A.  R.  reunion,  Grand  Island,  Neb.,  Sept..  '*<;.  and  also  at  Omaha;  at 
Fort  Sidney  to  Sept.  6,  '88;  on  recruiting  service  at  N.  Y.  City,  from  Oct.  1,  '88, 

to .     Staff  positions  occupied,  etc. — Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Marshall,  Md.,  Sept., 

'63,  to  March,  '64;  Post  Adj.  at  Jefferson vi lie,  Ind.,  to  Dec.,  '66;  Act.  Adj.,  A.  A. 
Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  21st  Inf.  in  the  field  Dec.  4,  72,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  for  troops  in  the  field  Dec.  20,  72;  A.  A.  A.  G.,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia 
(in  the  field),  June  23  to  July  28,  73;  A.  D.  C.  to  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Jeff.  C.  Davis, 
from  Aug.  1,  73,  to  Sept.  1,  74;  Act,  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.,  and  Depot  Com.  of 
Sub.,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  from  Jan.  21,  74,  to  Nov.  21,  74,  and  from  June  17, 
76,  to  Sept.  7,  76;  A.  D.  C.  to  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  O.  O.  Howard,  commanding  Dept. 
of  Columbia,  from  May  13,  75,  to  June  4,  77.  Battles,  skirmishc*,  etc, — At  sur- 
render of  Harper's  Ferry,  Va. ;  in  the  engagement  Sept.  13-15,  '62;  present  in 
all  engagements  and  battles  during  the  campaigns  of  the  army  under  Gen.  David 
Hunter,  to  Lynchburg,  Va.,  and  his  retreat  over  the  W.  Va.  Mountains  into  the 
Kanawha  Valley  ;  also  Gen.  George  Crook,  U.  S.  A.,  in  his  campaign  in  Loudonn 
and  Shenandoah  Valleys,  and  Gen.  Philip  H.  Sheridan,  U.  S.  A.,  in  his  campaign 
in  the  Shenandoah  and  Virginia  Valleys,  to  Nov.,  '64;  in  the  defenses  of  Mary- 
land Heights,  '65;  participated  in  two  s  :outs  in  Ariz.,  and  recomme"ndevl  for  a 
Brevet  by  Dept.  Commander,  72;  campaign  against  Modoc  Indians,  and  recom- 
mended for  a  Brevet  by  Gen.  Davis,  Dec.  1,  72,  to  July,  73;  in  the  campaign 
agaiiiAt  hostile  Bannock  and  Piute  Indians  June  5  to  Sept.  8,  78;  engaged  in 
battle  of  Umatilla  Agency.  Commands  held — Guard  at  West  Hospital  Building, 


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Baltimore,  Md.,  Nov.,  '62,  to  Sept.,  '63 ;  Co.  during  W.  Va.  campaigns,  '64';  Battery 
and  troop  in  the  defenses  of  Maryland  Heights  ;  post  of  Warsaw,  Ky.,  to  Sept., 
'68;  Co.  and  post  Whipple  B'ks,  Ariz.,  Aug.,  71,  to  Feb.,  72;  Fort  Lapwai, 
Idaho,  from  June  8  to  Sept.  28,  77 ;  Batt  (G  and  H  Go's,  2lst  Inf.)  in  the  field  at 
Foster  Creek,  W.  T..  April  20,  to  June  10,  '83 ;  Batt.  21st  Inf.  at  G.  A.  R.  reunion, 
Grand  Island,  Neb.,  Sept.,  '66 ;  also  Batt.  (five  Co's  )  21st  Inf.  at  reunion  of  G.  A.  R. 
at  Omaha,  Neb. 

Brackett,  Albert  Gallatin  (Colonel  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Cherry  Valley, 
Otsego  Co.,  New  York,  Feb.  14,  '29.  Retiring  year  1893.  Appointed  from  In- 
diana— Civil  Life.  Actual  Rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Ind.  Vol.  June,  '47;  promoted 
1st  Lieut,  same  month;  honorably  discharged  July  16, '48 ;  Captain  2d  Cav. 
March  3,  '55;  Major  1st  Cav.  July  17,  '62;  Lieut.-Col.  2d  Cav.  June  9,  '68;  Col. 
3d  Cav.  March  20,  79;  Col.  9th  111.  Cav.  Oct.,  '61.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major, 
Lieut.-Col.  and  Colonel  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in  Gen.  Heintzel- 
mnn's  report  of  Invasion  of  Virginia,  Vol.11,  pp.  40-41;  in  Col.  Richardson's 
report  of  battle  of  Blackburn's  Ford,  Va.,  Vol.  II.  pp.  313-314;  in  Major  I.  N. 
Palmer's  report  of  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Vol.  II.  p.  393  ;  Reconnoissance 
towards  Augusta,  Ark.,  Vol.  XIII.  p.  130;  Reconnoissance  from  Jacksonport  and 
skirmish  at  Cache  River  Bridge,  Ark.,  Vol.  XIII.  p.  83;  affair  at  Galloway's 
Farm,  Ark.,  Vol.  XIII.  p.  97;  Waddell  Farm.  Ark.,  Vol.  XIII.  p.  122;  Stewart's 
Plantation,  Ark.,  Gen.  Steele's  Report,  Vol.  XIII.  pp.  133-4  and  454;  Waddell 
Farm.  Gen.  Curtis'  Report,  Vol.  XIIF.  p.  428;  app.  Chief  of  Cav.  Dept.  Mo., 
Vol.  XXII.  p.  876;  Invasion  of  Virginia,  report  of  Maj.-Genl.  Sanford,  Vol.  II. 
p.  39 ;  escape  from  Texas,  reports  and  order?.  Vol.  I.  pp. 582,  584,  597,  all  at  present 
published.  Service — Served  in'the  Mexican  War  '47-8  ;  in  Texas  from  '55  to  '60  ;  at 
breaking  out  of  Civil  War  went  with  Co.  to  Key  West,  Fla.,  thence  to  Havana, 
Cuba,  to  New  York,  and  Carlisle  Barracks  ;  refitted  and  sent  to  Washington  ;  in 
active  field  service  during  the  war;  at  New  Orleans,  thence  by  sea  to  San  Fran- 
cisco, passing  through  the  U.  S.  of  Colombia,  S.  A. ;  in  the  Depts.  California  and 
Columbia  '66-67-68;  sent  to  Arizona  as  a  member  of  a  Court  of  Inquiry  in  '68  ; 
at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  March,  '69;  in  Montana  May,  June  and  July, '69 ; 
held  a  council  with  the  Crow  Indians  and  distributed  goods  to  them  on  the  Yel- 
lowstone River  in  Dec.,  '69;  at  Omaha,  Fort  Bridger  and  Camp  Stambaugh, 
Wyo.,  1872-73;  sent  to  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  and  from  there,  in  77,  to  Fort  Cus- 
ter,  near  the  scene  of  the  massacre  of  Gen.  Custer's  Command,  which  post  he 
helped  to  construct ;  in  the  field  operating  against  Ute  Indians  Oct.  to  Dec.,  79; 
at  Fort  Laramie  and  Fort  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  July,  79,  to  M*y,  '82 ;  then  to 
Arizona  with  regiment;  met  the  head  men  of  the  Apaches  in  council  at  Fort 
Thomas  in  May,  '82,  when  they  made  their  grievances  known  ;  in  the  field 
against  the  Apaches  July  and  Aug.,  '82;  Superintendent  of  M.  R.  S.  at  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  from  Oct.  1,  '82,  to  Oct.  1,  '84;  at  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.,  from 
'84  to  March,  '85;  marched  through  Arizona,  New  Mexico  and  a  part  of  Chihua- 
hua, Mex.,  to  Fort  Davis,  Tex. ;  at  that  post  from  May  12  to  Oct.  24,  '87 ;  at  Fort 
Clark,  Texas,  until  January  9,  '90;  at  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  from  January  17, 

'90,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — Appointed   Acting   Inspector  General  of 

Cav.  and  Special  Insp.  of  Cav.  for  the  Cav.  Bureau,  Army  of  the  Cumberland 
July,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Attached  to  Gen.  Joseph  Lane's  Brigade 
and  participated  in  the  skirmishes  at  Paso  de  Ovejas  and  La  Hoya,  the  battle  of 
Huamantla,  the  siege  of  Puebla  and  the  bombardment  of  Atlixco  in  Sept.  and 
Oct.,  '47;  in  '55  was  sent  to  Texas  to  fight  the  Indians;  met  and  defeated  the 
Lipanson  Guadalupe  River  in  March,  '56.  recapturing  much  valuable  property; 
the  Comanches  at  Arroyo  de  las  Encinas  Feb.  1,  '57,  and  near  Presidio  de  San 
Vincente,  Chihuahua,  May  2,  '59,  and  engaged  in  suppressing  the  Cortinas 
troubles  near  Brownsville,  and  along  the  Rio  Grande  Frontier  in  '60 ;  in  the  bat- 
tles of  Blackburn's  Ford  and  Bull  Run  July,  '61 ;  participated  in  the  actions  at 
the  Waddell  Farm,  Stewart's  Plantation  and  Cache  Bayou,  Ark.,  June,  '62, 
being  severely  wounded  at  Stewart's  Plantation,  where  he  saved  a  valuable  train 
from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  Confederates ;  engaged  in  defending  the  Mem- 


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phis  and  Charleston  R.  R.  in  West  Tenn.  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '64;  participated  in 
siege  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  battle  of  Ezra  Church,  G.i.,  and  back  to  Nashville  with 
Gen.  Thomas,  taking  part  in  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Dec.,  '64;  assisted  mate- 
rially in  quelling  the  hostile  Piute  Indian  disturbances  in  '66-67-63 ;  operating 
against  hostile  Sioux  72-73:  and  quieted  disturbances  among  coal  miners  at 
Carbon;  in  the  field  operating  against  the  Ute  Indians,  who  had  missacred 
Thornburg's  command,  from  O;t.  to  Dec.,  79;  in  operations  against  the  Apache-* 
in  Ariz,  in  July  and  Aug.,  '82.  Commands  held — 2d  Brigade,  Cav.  Div.,  li>th 
Army  Corps  (Army  of  the  Tennessee),  in  West  Tenn.,  in  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '64; 
1st  Cav.  from  New  Madrid  to  Depts.  of  California  and  Columbia;  several  posts 
iti  those  Depts.;  Districts  of  Nevada  and  Summit  Lake;  District  of  Wind  River 
72-73;  District  of  the  Yellowstone  in  the  spring  and  summer  of  79;  Fort  Laramie 
and  Fort  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  July,  79,  to  May,  '82;  of  field  operations  against 
the  Apaches  in  July  and  Aug.,  '82;  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  from  May  12  to  Oct.  24, 
'87;  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  until  Jan.  9,  '90;  Fort  Mclntosh,  Laredo,  Ter.,  from  Jan. 

17,  '90,  to .     History — After  the  close  of  the  war  with  Mexico  he  published  a 

book  called  "Lane's  Brigade  in  Ceny-al  Mexico;"  he  published  a  history  of  the 
U.  S.  Cavalry  in  '65,  which  is  now  considered  a  standard  work. 

Braden,  C/harles  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  Army).  Bora  in  Michigan  Nov. 
2'},  '47.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Michigan  to  Military  Academy  Oct.  17, 
'65;  graduated  No.  19  in  a  class  of  39  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank— Second 
Lieutenant  7th  Cav.  June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  9,  75;  retired  June  28,  76. 
Srvice—On  graduating  leave  until  Sept.  29,  '65 ;  joined  regiment  near  Fort 
Hays,  Ks. ;  marched  with  regiment  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  Oct.  20  to  Nov.  5, 
'69  ;  on  duty  with  detachment  of  recruit*  from  Fort  Loavenworth  to  Fort  Union, 
N.  M.,  Dec.  1  to  Dec.  20,  '69,  marching  from  Sheridan,  Ks.,  to  Fort  Union  ;  on 
duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth  to  March  19,  70  ;  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  to  about  May, 
20,  70.  being  on  an  expedition  under  Col.  R.  I.  Dodge  to  locate  a  road  from 
Lvon  to  Union ;  scouting  in  Colorado  and  Kansas  to  Nov.  30,  70,  marching  over 
2000  miles  during  the  .summer;  at  Fort  Wallace,  Ks.,  from  Nov.  30,  70,  to  May, 
71 ;  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  and  Winnsboro',  S.  C.,  to  Oct.  14,  71  ;  at  Yorkville.  8. 
C.,  from  Oct.,  71,  to  Dec.  18,  72,  engaged  in  Ku-Klux  operations;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  May  20,  72,  to  Aug.  15,  72;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  from  Dec.  23, 
72,  to  April  1,  73,  during  political  troubles;  at  Yankton,  Dak.,  from  April  12 
to  May  7,  72,  being  with  regiment  during  the  great  snow-storm  of  April,  73  ;  on 
expedition  to  and  up  the  Yellowstone  under  Gen.  Stanley  from  May  to  Oct.. 
at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Nov.,  73,  to  March,  74,  under  treatment;  on  sick-leave 
to  Aug.  18,  76;  on  mounted  recruiting  service  to  Sept.  30,  76,  conducting  a  de- 
tachment of  500  recruits  from  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo. ;  on 
sick  leave  from  Oct..  76,  to  June  28,  78,  when  retired  "  for  wounds  received  in 
action."  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjutant  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  expedition 
in  Kansas,  70.  Battlts,  skirmishes,  etc. — Scouting  in  Col.  and  Kas.  Nov.  30,  70; 
engaged  in  chase  after  Indians  Aug.  4,  73,  and  in  a  fight  with  Sioux  Indians 
near  mouth  of  the  Big  Horn  River,  Mont.,  Aug.  11,  73,  where  in  command  of 
the  advanced  guard  of  17  men  he  was  wounded  in  the  left  thigh,  the  bone  bring 
badly  shattered  ;  was  carried  400  miles  in  a  litter,  and  then  sent  to  Fort  A.  Lincoln, 
Dak.,  for  treatment.  Commands  held — Co.  of  Indian  scouts,  expedition  in  Ks.  70. 
History — After  being  retired  wa.s  engaged  at  a  private  school  at  Riverdale,  N. 
Y.,  from  Dec.,  78.  to  June,  79;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  teaching  a  private  school, 
from  Sept.,  79,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  residing  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  engage-!  in  manufac- 
turing enterprise,  to  Sept.,  '82  ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.,  1882,  to ; 

Prof,  at  N.  Y.  Mil.  Acad.,  Cornwall,  N.  Y.,  from  Nov.  1,  '88,  to . 

Bradford,  James  H.  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Delaware  Oct.  13,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  1st  Batt.,  Del. 
Vol.  Light  Art.,  Oct.  20,  '62;  discharged  Nov.  18,  '62;  Pvt.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov. 

18,  '62;  2d  Lieut,  17th  Inf.  Nov.  18,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  May  1, 
'63;  Capt.   Dec.  1,  '65;  trs.  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned   May  19,  '69; 
assd.  to  19th  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '69.     Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant 
services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  and  during  the  campaign  before  Rich- 


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mond,  Va.     Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  with  the 


the  Plains  at  various  posts,  and  at  present  ('90)  at  San  Antonio,  Texas.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied— Adj.  2d  Batt,  17th  Inf.,  from  Oct.  19,  '64,  to  Dec.  1,  '65.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — At  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Get- 
tysburg. Penn.  (wounded);  in  the  Mine  Run  campaign;  assistant  provost-mar- 
shal 2d  Division,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  .Tan.  to  Sept.,  '64;  at  the  battles 
of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  South  Anna,  Bethesda  Church, 
Petersburg,  and  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.,  '64. 

Bradley,  Alfred  E.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  at  Jamestown,  N. 
Y.,  Nov.  25,1864.  Retiring  year  1928;  appointed  from  New  Y"ork — Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Oct.  29,  '88;  accepted  Nov.  3, '88. 
Service — At  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  date  of  appointment  to  Oct.  25,  '89;  at 
Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  since  then  to  present  date. 

Bradley,  Luther  P.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Connecti- 
cut Dec.  8,  1822.  Retired ;  appointed  from  111. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
Lieut.-Col.  51st  III.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  6,  '61;  Col.  Oct.  15,  '62;  Brig.-Gen.  July  30, 
'64 ;  accepted  July  30,  '64 ;  resigned  June  30,  '65 ;  Lieut.-Col.  27th  U.  S.  Inf.  July 
28,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  7,  '66;  tr*.  to  9th  Inf.  Mar.  15,  '69;  Col.  3d  Inf.  Mar.  20, 
79 ;  trs.  to  31st  Inf.  June  14,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.-Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  Mar. 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Resaca,  Ga.  Service — In 
the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  on  recruiting  duty  to  Feb.,  '62;  in  the  field  with 
the  Army  of  the  West,  and  engaged  in  all  the  operations  of  that  army  to  and  in- 
cluding the  Atlanta  campaign,  '64;  in  the  campaign  against  the  rebel  Gen.  Hood, 
'65;-on  the  Plains  in  Wyoming,  Kansas,  New  Mexico,  and  other  places  from  '66 
to  '86,  when  he  was  retired  by  operation  of  law,  Dec.  8,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  capture  of  Island  No.  10,  New  Madrid,  actions  of  Farming- 
ton  and  Nashville,  TVnn.;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Stone  River,  Chickamauga 
(wounded),  Resaca,  New  Hope  Church,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Peach-Tree  Creek, 
Atlanta,  and  Jonesboro',  Ga.;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Spring  Hill,  Tenn. 
(wounded).  Commands  held — Commanded  brigade  in  the  Chickamauga  campaign 
'62  ;  in  command  of  the  numerous  posts  at  which  he  served. 

Bradley,  Thomas  Henry  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  at  Carlyle,  111.,  Feb. 
12,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Missouri — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank—Pvt.  2d  Mo.  Vol.  Cav.,  Dec.  16,  '61  ;  discharged  June  9,  '63  ;  Captain  and 
A.  A.  G.  Vols.,  June  6,  '63  ;  accepted  June  9,  '63  ;  Majorand  A.  A.  G.  Vols.,  May 
1,  '65  ;  accepted  May  8,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Sep.  1,  '66  ;  app.  2d  Lieut, 
llth  U.S.  Inf.,  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  12, '68; 
unassigned  April  14,  'G9 ;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.,  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  Sep.  17,  '83. 
Brevet  Rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Capt.,  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  War.  Service — First  employed  by  the  Government  as  Pilot  on 
U.  S.  transport  John  Warner,  on  the  Mo.  river,  Sep.  and  Oct.,  '61 ;  clerk  at  head- 
quarters Dep.  Mo.  and  Miss.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Dec.  18,  '61,  to  Aug.  4,  '62 ;  at  head- 
quarters of  the  Army,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.  7  to  Sep.  15,  '62,  when  relieved 
at  his  own  request;  clerk  and  chief  clerk  at  headquarters  Dep.  of  Ohio,  Cincin- 
nati, Sep.  17,  '62,  to  June  6,  '63  ;  by  Secretary  of  War  ordered  to  Washington, 
D.  C. ;  detained  by  Dept.  Com.  (Burnside),  and  on  his  staff  organizing  certain 
Tenn.  troops  in  field  June  16  to  Aug.  13,  '63;  on  special  duty  (Examiner  of 
Claims),  office  Secretary  of  War,  Aug.  22,  '63,  to  Mar.  20,  '82 ;  also  member  In- 
terior Dept.  Board  Investigation  of  charges  against  Chief  Clerk  Indian  Bureau,  and 
of  irregularities  in  Indian  service,  June  7,  '77,  to  June  8,  78 ;  Examiner  State 
Claims,  office  Sec.  of  War,  June  23,  79.  to  March  20,  '82;  joined  Co.  June  27, 
'82;  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  to  July  20,  '82;  detached  service  commanding  re- 
connoi^ance  and  making  pack  trail  through  unexplored  region  Olympic  Moun- 
tains, W.  T.,  July  21  to  Sept.  23,  '82  ;  com'g.  Co.  Sep.  24,  '82,  to  Dec.  15,  '86, 
meantime  changed  station  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  July,  '84,  and  thence  to 


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Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  Aug.  6,  '84;  marched  to  Summer  encanrpment,  Camp  Murray, 
Utah,  Aug.,  '85,  thence  via  U.  P.  Ry.  to  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Wyo.,  Sep.  6,  '85, 
and  on  duty  at  Camp  Rock  Springs,  Wyo.,  on  account  Chinese  massacre,  until 
Oct.  22,  '85,  when  returned  to  station,  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo. ;  in  the  field  Com.'g 
Reserve  Battalion  (two  companies)  21st  Inf.,  to  establish  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah, 
Aug.  16  to  Sept.  5,  '86 ;  on  leave  Dec.  16,  '86,  to  Mar.  28,  '87  ;  com'g.  Co.  Mar.  29, 
'87,  to  Aug.  1,  '89,  and  from  Sept.  27,  '89,  to  date,  March  1,  '90,  during  which 
marched  to  and  from  Summer  Encampment,  Strawberry  Valley,  Utah,  Aug.  5, 
'88,  to  Sep.  19,  '88  ;  Station  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  Aug.  6,  '84,  to  date,  Mar.  1,  '90. 
Staff  positions  occupied — On  staff  of  General  Burnside,  organizing  Tennessee 
troops  in  the  field,  June  16  to  Aug.  13,  '63 ;  on  staff  of  Brig.  Gen.  W.  S.  Ketchum, 
at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Aue.  22,  '63  to  Dec.  15,  '70.  Commands  held— 
Commanding  recounoissance  in  Olympic  Mountains;  W.  T., '82 ;  com.  Reserve 
Batt.  (two  companies)  21st  Infantry,  to  establish  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  '86. 
History — Son  of  Joshua  T.  Bradley,  lawyer,  who  was  private  Co.  A,  3d  regi- 
ment, 3d  brig..  111.  Vols.,  Black  Hawk  War,  and  paymaster's  clerk, '46  to  '(it); 
grands  »n  of  Rev.  Joshua  Bradley,  who  was  president  Middlebury  Academy, 
Wyoming,  N.  Y.  and  pioneer  Baptist  minister,  St.  Paul,  Minn. ;  great-^nindson  of 
Hopestill  Bradley,  who  was  a  soldier  of  the  Revolution  ;  education,  primarily,  111. 
common  school,  and  Wyman's  high  school,  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  occupation,  Western 
steamboat  clerk,  mate,  pilot,  etc.;  graduate  A.  B.,  University  of  Georgetown,  D. 
C.,  June  20,  '74;  preside  it  University  Law  Association,  74-5;  admitted  to  bar 
Supreme  court  D.  C.,  June  24,  74.  and  to  bar  Supreme  C-.mrt  U.  S.,  April  3,  '82. 

Brady,  Georg-eK.  (Major  18th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born  in 
Pennsylvania  Dec.  9,  1839.  Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  Life. 
Actual  Rank— Pvt.  Co.  B.  12th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  Apr.  25,  '61;  discharged  July  8, 
'61;  1st  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14.  '61;  accepted  July  8,  '61;  Cupt.  June  1<», 
'64;  trs.  to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Maj.  18th  Inf.  Mar.  1,  "'86.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt. 
Mai.  Aug.  18, '64,  for  gallant  services  during  operations  on  the  Weldon  Railroad, 
Va;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  16,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war.  Service — At  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  July  to  D^c., '61 ;  joined  regt.  in  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  Jan.,  '62,  and  participated  in  the  Peninsula  camji 
in  the  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns  of  '63;  the  Wilderness  cam- 
piign  of  '64  and  succeeding  operation-*  about  Petersburg  until  the  battle  of  the 
Weldon  R  R. ;  on  duty  at  Richmond,  Va.,  until  the  regiment  was  ordered  to  the 
Pacific  Coast;  stationed  at  various  posts  there  in  Washington,  Oregon,  California 
and  Arizona;  also  stationed  in  the  Departments  of  the  Platte,  the  .Mi^ouri  and 
Texas,  from  '65  to '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Clark,  Texas.  Staff  /*>.«'• 
occupied—  R.  Q.  M.  14th  Inf.,  Jan.  1,  T.2,  to  June  10,  '64;  A.  A.  A.  G.  1st  Brigade 
of  Regulars,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc — In^the  battles 
of  Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Ran,  action  of  Snicker's  Gap, 
battles  of  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  WiHerness,  Laurel  Hill,  and  Petersburg, 
Va.;  the  battle  of  the  Weldon  Railroad  (wounded,  and  taken  prisoner);  paroled 
from  Libby  Prison,  S^pt.,  1864. 

Brainard,  David  L.  (Second  Lieutenant  2d  Cavalry).  Born  in  Norway,  New 
York,  Dee.  21,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920;  appoiuted  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life. 
Actual  raik— Private,  Oorp->r*l  *nd  Ser*'t  troop  L,  2d  Cav.,  Sept,  18,  76,  to 
July  31,  '84;  Serg't  Signal  C>rps,  Aug.  1,  '84.  to  Oct.  21,  '8(5;  app.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U. 
S.  Cav.  Oct.  22,  '86;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '86.  Honorably  mentioned — Commission  as 
2d  Lieut,  given  "as  a  recognition  of  the  gallant  and  meritorious  services  rendered 
by  him  in  the  Arctic  expedition  of  '81-4."  /&rr/»r— With  regiment  in  Montana 
from  77  to  '81 ;  on  duty  with  the  L  tdy  Franklin  Bay  Arctic  Expedition  from  April, 
'81,  until  its  return  in  August,  '84  ;  accompanied  Lieut.  Lockwood,  U.  S.  A.,  on 
journey  with  dog-pledge  to  the  highest  latitude  on  our  globe  ever  attained  by  man. 
Lieut.  B.  is  the  only  survivor  of  that  journey.  On  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to 
Jan.  4,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  Wash'n,  to  Sept.  3,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Bidwell,  (X»l., 
since  Oct.  16,  '88. 

Brand,  Thomas  T.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired;  app.  from 
Ohio— (Jivil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  2d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  April  29,  'ol ;  re- 


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signed  June  22,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  22,  '61 ; 
Captain  Sept.  11,  '63.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '6%  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battles  of  -Slone  River,  Tenn.,  and  Chickamauga,  Ga. 

Brannan,  John  M.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
District  of  Columbia.  Retired;  app.  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
Sept.  1,  '37;  graduated  July  1,  '41.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art. 
July  1.  '41 ;  2d  Lieut.  May  6,  '42  ;  1st  Lieut,  Mar.  3,  '47 ;  Capt.  Nov.  4,  '54;  Brig. 
Geii.  Vol.  Sept,  28,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '66  ;  Lieut. 
•Col.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Art.  Jan.  10,  '77  ;  trans, 
to  1st  Art.  Mar.  16,  '77 ;  Col.  4th  Art.  Mar.  15,  '81.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Aug. 
20,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churu- 
busco;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  25,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Jacksonville,  Fla. ;  Col.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ;  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  campaign  against  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  Maj.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Jan.  23,  '65.  Servic? — In 
the  War  with  Mexico  '46-8 ;  in  the  campaign  ending  with  the  capture  of  the  City 
of  Mexico  '47;  served  in  the  operations  against  hostile  Seminoles  in  Florida,  and 
on  garrison  duty  to  the  breaking  out  of  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  when  he  took  the 
field  and  commanded  the  forces  engaged  in  the  reduction  of  the  enemy's  works  on 
the  St.  John  River,  compelling  the  evacuation  of  Jacksonville.  Fla.,  and  in  the 
action  of  Pucotaligo.  Sept.  25,  '62;  in  the  field  with  the  army  of  Cumberland,  '63; 
in  the  advance  on  Tullahoma  ;  through  the  Atlanta  campaign,  and  all  the  opera- 
tions of  that  army  ;  at  various  posts  from  '66  until  retired,  for  being  over  62  years 
of  age,  April  19, ''82.  8tnff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  1st  Art.  from  April  17,  '47,  to 
Nov.  4,  '54.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — -In  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  the  battles  of 
Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras  and  Churubusco,  and  the  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico,  being 
severely  wounded  at  the  latter  in  '47 ;  in  the  battle  of  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  Sept, 
25,  '62  ;  in  the  action  of  Hoover's  Gap,  the  advance  on  Tullahoma,  and  the  battle 
of  Chickamauga,  Sept.  20,  '63;  in  the  battles  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Resaca,  Dal- 
las and  Kenesaw  Mountain,  the  passage  of  the  Chattahoochie,  and  the  siege  of 
Atlanta,  '64.  Comm'inds  held — Chief  of  Artillery  and  Com'g  Artillery  Reserve  in 
the  Dep.  of  the  Cumberland  '63 ;  commanded  a  Division  in  the  Army  of  the  Cum- 
ber 1  ind  '63-4. 

Brant,  Louis  P.  (First  Lieut.  1st.  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio;  app.  from  N,  Y.  Cadet 
at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  Julv  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  rank — 
2<1  Lieut.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '73;  resigned  March  31,76;  appointed  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Inf.  Aug.  7,  79;  accepted  Aug.  19,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '84. 

Brayton,  George  M.  (Lieut.  Col.  9  h  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Feb. 
24  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898;  app.  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  15th  Inf.  May  14, '61;  accepted  July  2,  '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  3,  '63  ;  trans,  to  33d 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  Major  15th  Inf.  Feb. 
6, '82;  Lieut.  Col.  9th  Inf.  Sept.  6,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A. 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. 
Service— Recruiting  duty  July,  '61,  to  May, '62;  Reg.  Q.  M.  May, '62,  to  Jan., 
'63;  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  to  Oct.,  '63;  joined  regi- 
ment in  the  field  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Oct.,  '63;  mustering  and  disbursing  duty 
Louisville,  Ky.;  joined  Battalion  at  Lookout  Mountain,  Tenn.,  Oct ,  '64;  com- 
manding 3d  Batt.,' 15th  Inf.,  Dec.,  '64;  Prov.  Mar.  District  of  Etovvah,  Jan.  to  July, 
'65  ;  joined  company  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.;  joined  regiment  and  at  Mobile.  Ala., 
Jan.  to  May,  '66  ;  commanding  batteries  Glodden  and  Mclntosh,  Mobile  Bay,  to 
July,  '66,  and  Fort  Morgan,  Ala.,  to  Jan.,  '67  ;  joined  company  and  at  Macon, 
Ga.,  to  April,  '67  ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  June,  '68;  at  post  of  Augusta,  Ga.;  Mont- 
gomery, Ala.;  Huntsville,  Ala.;  Selma,  Ala.;  Montgomery,  Ala.,  and  Fort  Macon, 
N.  C.,  and  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  to  Feb.,  70 ;  at  Columbia  and  Newberry,  S.  C., 
to  Oct.,  70;  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  Oct.,  70,  to  July,  72;  en  route 
to  Fort  Rice,  D.  T.,  to  Aug.,  72;  on  Yellowstone  expedition,  escort  to  surveying 
party  Northern  Pacific  Railroad,  from  Fort  Rice,  D.  T.,  west  to  the  Yellowstone 
River,  Mont.,  and  return,  from  Aug  ,  72,  to  Oct.,  72,  and  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  U. 


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T.,  from  Oct.,  72;  with  regiment  in  the  Dep.  of  Arizona.  Staff  positions  occupied 
— R.  Q.  M.  15th  Inf.  from  May  8  to  Oct.  3,  '62 ;  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of  Ga.,  Aug.  to 
Dec.,  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge, 
Tenn.,  and  action  of  Taylor's  Bridge,  Ga.  Commands  held — 3d  Batt.,  15th  Inf., 
Dec.,  '64;  Batteries  Glodden  and  Mclnto-h,  Mobile  Bay,  from  May  to  July, 
'66;  post  of  Augusta,  Ga. ;  Montgomery,  Ala.;  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  from  May  to 
Aug.,  '69. 

Brechemin,  Louis  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
May  25,  1852.  Retiring  year,  1916;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— A..  A.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  1  to  July  8,78;  1st  Lieut,  and  A 
Surgeon  June  6,  78;  accepted  July  9,78;  Captain*  Asst.  Surgeon  June  6,  '83. 
Service— At  St.  Louis  Bks.,  Mo.,  Feb.  5  to  May  11,  78;  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T., 
May  28  to  June  9,  78;  infield  with  Batt.  1st  and  llth  Inf.,  under  orders  to 
establish  summer  camp  near  Bear  Butte,  D.  T.,  and  at  Camp  J.  G.  S:urgis,  D. 
T.,  June  9  to  Sept.  1,  78;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Ruger,  Bear  Butte  Creek,  D.  T., 
(Fort  Meade)  Sept.  2,  78,  to  Nov.  1,  79;  at  Fort  Meade,  D.  T.,  to  May  29,  '81 ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  June  4,  '81,  to  Oct.  17,  '82  ;  on  leave  of  absence 
to  March  12,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Brady,  SaultSte.  Marie,  Mich.,  March  24, 
to  Oct.  9,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.  13,  '83,  to  May  14, 
'85  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  May  20  to  June  3,  '85 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  June  4  to  Oct.  14,  '85;  Post  Surgeon  F..rt  Laramie,  Wyo., 
Oct.  16,  '85,  to  Oct.  12,  '89;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal..  Nov.  13,  '89,  to  — — ; 
Instructor  of  Med.  Officers  and  Hosp.  Corps,  encampment  of  111.  Nat.  Guard, 
Springfield,  111.,  July  23  to  Aug.  15,  '89,  at  Fort  Lpavenworth,  Kan.,  '90. 

Breck,  Samuel  (Lieut.  Col.  and  A.  A.  G.  Bvt.  Brig.  Ger.).  Born  at  Middle- 
borough,  Mass.,  Feb.  25,  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898;  appointed  from  M:. 
Cadat  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  July  1,  '51 ;  graduated  (class  rank  7)  July  1,  '55. 
Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut,  of  Art.  July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  'July  1, 
'55;  1st  Lieut.  April  11,  '61;  appointed  Asnt.  Adjt.  General  with  rank  of  Captain 
U.  S.  A.,  Nov.  29,  '61 ;  appointed  Add.  A.  D.  C.,  with  rank  of  Major  IT.  S.  A., 
May  23,  '62;  appointed  Asst.  Adjt.  General  with  the  rank  of  Major  U.  S.  A.,  July 
17,  '62;  appointed  Asst.  Adjt.  General  with  the  rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A., 
Feb.  28,  '8Z.  Brevet  rank— Brevet.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  24,  '64,  for  meritorious  and 
faithful  services  during  the  Rebellion;  Brevet  Col.  March  13, '65,  for  diligent, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adj.  General's  Dep.  during  the  Re- 
bellion ;  Brevet  Brig.  General  U.  S.  A.  March  13/65,  for  diligent,  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adjt.  General's  Dep.  during  the  Rebellion. 
X>rrice— Served  in  Florida,  hostilities  against  Seminole  Indians, '55-6  ;  at  Fort 
Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '56-7;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  '57  to  '59;  en  route  to  Tex.,  marching 
from  Helena,  Ark.,  to  Fort  Ciark,  Tex.,  '59  ;  Fort  Moultri^,  S.  C.,  '59-60 ;  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  Geography,  History  and  Ethics,  Sept.  24,  '60, 
to  April  26,  '61,  and  Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  from  April  26  to  Dec.  3,  '61  ;  served  against 
the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  states  a*  Asst.  Adjt.  General  of  General  McDowell's 
Div.,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Dec.  9, 
'61,  to  March  24,  '62  ;  as  A.  A.  G.  1st  Army  Corps,  March  24.  '62,  and  of  the  Dep. 
of  the  Rappahannock,  April  4  to  June  20,  '62,  being  engaged  in  the  occupation 
of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  April  18,  '62,  and  expedition  to  the  Shenandoah  Valley, 
Va.,  to  intercept  the  retreat  of  the  Rebel  forces  under  General  Jackson,  May  and 
June,  '62;  Asst.  in  the  Adjt.  General's  office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  July, '62, 
to  70,  in  charge  of  rolls,  returns,  books,  blanks  and  business  pertaining  to  the 
enlisted  men  of  the  regular  and  volunteer  forces,  and  of  the  records  of  discon- 
tinued commands  and  the  preparation  and  publication  of  the  Volunteer  Army 
Register;  since  1870,  served  in  California,  New  York,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Min- 
nesota, at  Headquarters  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  since  '89  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.  Hiitoni — Descended  from  Edward  Breck,  who  came  to  Dorchester, 
Mass.,  from  Ashton,  England,  about  1630. 

Breckinridge,  Joseph  Cabell  (Brigadier  and  Inspector  General).  Born 
in  Baltimore,  Maryland,  Jan.  14,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906;  Appointed  from  Ky. 
—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Aug.  80,  '61,  to  June  5, 


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'62;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  April  14,  '62;  accepted  June  5,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  1,  '63 ; 
Capt.  June  17,  74;  Maj.  and  Inspector  Gen.  Jan.  19,  '81 ;  accepted  Jan.  20,  '81  ; 
Lieut.  Col.  and  Inspector  Gen.  Feb.  5,  '85;  Col.  and  Inspector  Gen.  Sept.  22,  '85; 
Brig.  Gen.  and  Inspector  Gen.  Jan.  30,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Cap.,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  service  in  battle  in  front  of  Atlanta,  Georgia,  July  22, '64; 
Major,  fir  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war,  March  13,  '65, 
Service — Joined  Gen.  William  Nelson  Aug.  30,  '61,  at  Camp  Dick  Robinson, 
Ky.,  where  Kentucky  and  Tennessee  volunteers  were  being  organized;  A.  D.  C. 
to  Gen.  George  H.  Thomas  through  both  advances  toward  East  Tennessee,  ter- 
minating in  the  victory  of  Mill  Spring,  Ky.,  Jan.  19,  '62;  then  in  the  movement 
to  Nashville,  Tenn..  and  toward  Shiloh,  and  through  the  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss. ; 
accepted  commission  in  2d  Art.  in  '62 ;  joined  Battery  C  at  Pensacola,  and  after- 
ward Battery  H,  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla. ;  commanded  boat  and  scouting  expedi- 
tion, and  performed  engineer,  ordnance,  and  other  local  staff  duties ;  joined  Battery 
F,  on  Atlanta  campaign,  '64;  captured  near  time  and  place  of  Gen.  McPherson's 
death;  confined  at  Macon,  Ga.,  and  Charleston,  S.  C. ;  exchanged  under  Gen. 
Sherman's  cartel ;  on  sick  leave  ;  mustering  officer  for  Eastern  Dist.  of  Ky.,  Jan. 
18,  '65 ;  went  with  regiment  to  Cal.  Sept.,  '65 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  H.  W.  Hal- 
leek  May  28, '66;  recruiting  duty;  transferred  to  Light  Battery  A, '67,  and  to 
Light  Battery  M,  '69 ;  leave  of  absence,  '68 ;  Battery  K,  Artillery  School,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  '70  ;  Adj.  of  the  Artillery  School,  '70-74;  Capt.  Battery  B,  June,74; 
at  Fort  Foote,  Bid.,  '75-78;  preserving  the  peace  in  Petersburg.  Va.,  Nov.  7,  76; 
with  command  opening  railroad  to  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  during  strike  and  riots,  77  ; 
with  Artillery  troops,  Washington  Arsenal,  78-81  ;  service  in  general  staff, 
'81  ;  Maj.  and  Asst.  Inspector  General  Jan.  19,  '81 ;  stationed  first  in  Washington 
City,  afterward  in  San  Francisco,  Cal.;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Inspector 
General  of  the  Army  since  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G.  at  Camp 
Dick  Robinson  Aug.  30, '61;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  George  H.  Thomas,  '62;  A. 
D.  C.  to  Gen.  H.  W.  Halleck  May  28,  '66,  to  Jan.  1,  '67;  Adj.  Art.  School  Oct.  24, 
70,  to  June  24,  74.  Commands  held — Boat  and  scouting  expedition  at  Fort  Bar- 
ranca*, Fla.  ;  Fort  Foote,  Md.,  75-78;  Art.  troops  at  Washington  Arsenal,  78-81. 

Brereton,  J.  J.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Appointed  fr  m 
N.  J.  Cadet  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  from  July  1,  73,  to  June  15,  77.  Actual  rankr— 
2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  15,  77;  promoted  1st  Lieut.  May  20,  '82.  Service— 
On  Det.  Ser.  from  April  15  to  21,  78;  escort  to  Brig.  Gen.  Falcon,  Mexican 
Army,  San  Antonio,  Tex. ;  Old  Mexico  June  10-24,  78 ;  at  Fort  Clarke,  Tex.,  in 
connexion  with  border  troubles,  from  Aug.  30  to  Sept.  26,78;  escort  to  Maj. 
Gen.  Trevino,  Mexican  Army,  from  Dec.  23,  78,  to  Jan.  10,  79;  on  det.  ser.  at 
Yavagosa,  Mex.,  investigating  outrages  on  American  citizens,  from  Jan.  29, '80, 
to  Feb.  1,  '80;  Provost  Marshal  at  Cantonment,  I.  T.,  Feb.  3  to  April  27,  '81 ;  in 
the  field  with  Indian  scouts,  in  Oklahoma,  Oct.  23  to  Dec.  9  '85;  from  Dec.  20  to 
31,  '86 ;  also  from  Feb.  12  to  18,  '86,  and  March  24  to  April  8,  '86;  at  Fort  Bayard, 

N.  M.,  from  June  5,  '88,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 

3.,  at  Fort  Elliott,  Tex.,  Oct.  17,  '82,  to  Feb.  2,  '84;  acting  Reg.  Adj.  June 
20,  '86;  appointed  Reg.  Adj.  Aug.  1,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Scouting  in 
Old  Mexico  June  10-24,  78.  Commands  held— Escort  to  Brig.  Gen.  Falcon,  Mex- 
ican Army,  April  J.5-21,  78;  same  to  Maj.  Gen.  Trevino,  Mexican  Army,  Dec. 
23.  78,  to  Jan.  10.  79  ;  Co.  B,  Indian  scouts,  July  29,  '85,  to  July  28,  '86. 

Brett,  James  E.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Washington,  North  Caro- 
lina, Jan.  4,  1853.  Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual 
rank — Private  Co.  K,  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  23,  70,  to  Sept.  21,  71 ;  Hospital 
Steward  to  July  12,  '80;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  24,  '80;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  22,  '87.  Service — In  the  Victoria  campaign  in  the  fall  of  '80,  in  command 
of  eighteen  infantrymen  and  six  cavalrymen;  at  Fort  Sill,  '81;  Cantonment,  I. 
T.,  Oct..  '81,  to  June  14,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Elliott,  Tex.,  Sept.,  '82,  to  June,  '88  ;  Fort 
Selden,  N.  M.,  Aug.,  '88,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Adj., 
Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,in  '81 ;  Post  Adj.,  Cantonment,  I.  T.,  Oct.,  '81,  to  June  14,  '82; 
Adj.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Batt.  24th  Inf.,  en  route  from  Cantonment,  I.  T.,  to  Fort 
Elliott,  Tex.,  from  Sept.,  '82,  to  April,  '83  ;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort 


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Elliott,  Aug.,  '86,  to  June,  '88;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort  Selden,  N.  M., 
Aug.  to  Nov.,  '88,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  April,  '89,  to  present  date.  During  whole 
service  has  been  almost  continuously  on  duty  as  either  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  O.t  A.  E. 
O.,  or  Post  Treasurer.  Command*  held — Cora.  Troop  A,  9th  Cav.,  part  of  '84,  and 
Troop  I,  3d  Cav.,  part  of  '86,  as  well  as  large  detachments  scouting  through  the 
Indian  Territory,  '85-6 ;  commanding  Fort  Selden,  N.  M.,  from  Aug.  to  Nov., 
'88.  and  from  April.  '89.  to  present  time 

Brett,  Lloyd  M.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academv  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  May  4,  '86. 

Brewer,  Edwin  P.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  71,  to  Nov.  14,  71. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  31,76;  accepted  Sept.  4,  76 ;  1st 
L;ent.  Sept.  23,  '85. 

Brewerton,  Henry  P.  (Captain  5th  Artillery).  Born  in  New  York  June  30, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  Life.  Act «>:/  r<tn/;— 2d 
Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  June  24, '61;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '62: 
Captain  September  18,  '68.  Brevet  rank — Capt.  October  19,  '64.  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.  Service — Assigned  to 
Light  Battery  K,  5th  Artillery,  and  at  Light  Artillery  School  of  Instruction, 
Camp  Cameron,  Pa.;  Artillery  Reserve,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  January, 
'62;  signal  officer  artillery  brigade  to  March, '62;  on  recruiting  service,  muster- 
ing and  disbursing  duty  and  assistant  commissary  of  musters,  Department  of 
the  Susquehanna,  Dec.,"  '63,  to  July,  '64;  with  Light  Battery  B,  5th  Artillery, 
at  Cumberland,  Md.,  to  Oct.,  '65;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Jan.,  '67,  to  March,  '69; 
at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to  June,  73  ;  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  at  St.  Albans,  Vt., 
during  Fenian  raid;  on  special  duty  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  73,  under  the  orders  of 
the  major-general  comd'g  the  division,  and  transferred  to  the  command  of  the 
light  battery  of  the  regiment  same  year  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I ;  at  Charleston,  S 
from  Feb.  3  to  Feb.  21,  77;  at  Jefferson ville,  Indiana,  purchasing  horses  for  Light 
Artillery  service,  from  May  4  to  May  17,  77  ;  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  purchasing  horses 
from  June  6  to  July  0,  78;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  April  18/79;  at  Wa- 
D.  C.,  member  light  artillery  board,  from  July  9  to  Sept.  3,  '81;  at  MclMi. 
Barracks,  Ga.,  from  Nov.  12  to  Dec.  6,  '81  ;  a*t  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  IL,  com- 
manding Light  Battery  F,  5th  Artillery,  from  Dec.  9,  '81,  to  Jan.  17,  '83;  trans- 
ferred to  Battery  C.  5th  Artillery,  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  as  instructor  at  the  Artil- 
le^y  School,  Dec.  19,  '82;  transferred  at  his  own  request  from  Battery  C  to  Battery 
K,  5'h  Artillery,  Jan.  10,  '83;  at  Fort  Schuy'u-r.  N.  V.  IL,  and  assumed  command 
of  Battery  K  Jan.  18,  '83.  Waff  positions  occupied—  Acting  R.  Q.  M.  to  Oct.,  '61  j 
Adj.  Art.  Reserve,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Jan.,  '62;  Batt.  Adjt.  5th  Art.  and  A. 
A.  A.  G.  to  March,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc., — Engaged  in  the  Peninsula  cam- 
paign from  Manassas  (including  siege  of  York  town,  Williamsburg  to  Chicka- 
hominy),  and  in  command  of  section  of  Light  Artillery  protecting  passage  of 
troops  during  battles  of  Fair  O  ,ks  and  Seven  Pines,  and  during  battles  of  seven 
days  (Games'  Mills,  Mechanicsvilie  and  Malvern  Hill)  with  Horse  Battery  (', 
3d  Artillery,  under  General  Stoneman  ;  comd'g  section  covering  retreat  of  the 
army;  with  General  Averell ;  comd'g  section  of  Horse  Battery  C,  3d  Artillery,  at 
White  Oak  Swamp  and  White  Oak  Swamp  Bridge;  with  General  Sheridan  in 
Shenandoah  campaign  and  comd'g  Light  Battery  B,  5th  Artillery  ;  captured  Oct. 
19,  '64,  and  prisoner  of  war  in  Libby  Prison.  Va..  from  Oct.,  '64,  to  April,  '65, 
exchanged.  Commands  held — Battery  and  Post  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  70 ;  Battery 
"  M  '*  and  Batt.  5th  Art.  at  St.  Albans,  Vt.,  during  Fenian  raids ;  McPherson  Bks., 
Ga..  from  Nov.  12  to  Dec.  6,  '81. 

Brewster,  Andre  W.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  19,  '85; 
accepted  Feb.  7,  '85. 

Brice,  Benjamin  "W.  (Brig,  and  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Virginia. 
Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '25  ;  graduated 
July  1,  '29.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '29;  resigned  Feb.  13, 


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'32  ;  Major  and  Paymaster  March  3,  *47  ;  accepted  March  9,  '47  ;  disbanded 
March  4,  '49;  Major  and  Paymaster  Feb.  9,  '52;  accepted  Feb.  18,  '52;  Col., 
Paymaster-Gen.  Nov.  29,  '64;  Brig.-Gen.,  Paymaster  Gen.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
;Nov.  17,  '66  ;  retired  Jan.  1,  '72,  at  his  own  request  ;  over  62  years  of  age.  Brevet 
rani-—  Bvt.  Lt.-Col.,  Col.,  and  Brig.-Geu.  Dec.  2,  '64;  Bvt.  Maj.  -Gen.  March  13. 
'65,  for  faithful,  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  in  the  pay  department 
during  the  war. 

Bridgman,  Frank  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  July  10,  1820. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Iowa  —  Civil  Life.  Actualrank  —  Additional  Paymaster 
Sept.  5,  '61;  accepted  Sept.  12,  '61  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  1,  '69;  app. 
Major  and  Pa\  master  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  3,  '69;  accepted  March  23,  '69.  Brevet 
rank  —  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  Vols.  Nov.  24,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services. 
S'  rvice  —  Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  retired  by  operation  of 
law  July  10,  '84. 

Bridgman,  Victor  H.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Vermont.  Appointed 
fnnu  Vermont,  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '71  ;  graduated  June 
16,  75.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut,  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  16,  75  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  9,  '83. 

Brings,  Thomas  B.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  Army.)  Born  in  Kent  Co.,  Rhode 
Island,  Nov.  16,  1825.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Conn.  —  Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank—  1st  Segt.  Co.  A,  1st  R.  I.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  18,  '61  ;  discharged  Aug.  2,  '61  ,' 
luustered  as  Captain  3d  R.  I.  Vol.  Heavy  Art.  Aug.  20,  '61  ;  resigned  May  22,  '62; 
1st  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Col.  Hy.  Art.  Sept.  22,  '63;  mustered  out  Oct.  2,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  20,  '67  ;  unassigned  Aug.  11,  '69;  assigned  to  14th  Inf.  April 
27,  70;  1st  Lieut,  Feb.  9,  74;  retired  March  15,  '83.  Service  —  Mexican  War 
June  17,  '46,  to  May  26,  '47;  at  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  '62;  Fort  Esperanza,  Texas, 
from  Jan.  to  June,  '64  ;  Brashear  City,  La.,  July  to  Sept.,  mustered  out  at  New 
Orleans,  La.,  Oct.  2,  '65;  en  route  from  Fort  Harker,  Kan.,  to  Fort  Lyon,  Colo., 
Sept.,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  Dec.  5,  '67,  to  April,  '69;  at  Fort  Hall,  Idaho, 
from  Sept.,  76,  to  March,  77,  and  from  Feb.  to  Sept.,  78;  ordered  before  Re- 
tiring Board,  April,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  Ord.  officer  at  Fort  Esperanza, 
Tex.,  from  Jan.  to  June,  '64;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Brashear  City,  La.,  from  July  to  Sept., 
'65  ;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  Dec.  5,  '67,  to  April,  '69  ;  Postr  Adj.,  A.  A. 
Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  from  Sept.,  76,  to  March,  77,  and  from  Feb.  to  Sept.,  78.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc.  —  In  the  Mexican  War,  participated  in  the  battles  of  Vera  Cruz 
and  Cerro  Gordo.  Commands  held  —  Of  intrenchments  at  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  '62. 


y  —  After  a  service  of  twelve  months  in  the  4th  Reg.  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  comd. 
by  Col.  E.  D.  Baker,  during  the  Mexican  War,  arrived  at  his  home  in  1)1.  ;  soon 
left  for  R,  I.,  and  at  commencement  of  last  war  was  living  in  Connecticut,  but 
served  in  R.  I.  troops  during  the  war;  was  living  in  New  York  City  at  time  of 
entry  in  regular  service  ;  permanent  residence  at  present,  Delevan,  Tazewell 
Co.,  Ills. 

Brinckle,  John  R.  (Captain  5th  Art.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania March  31,  1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  Iroin  Delaware  —  Civil 
Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61  ;  accepted  June  22,  '61  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  18,  '62  ;  Capt.  Oct.  7,  74.  Brevet  rank—tivt.  Capt.  Apr.  6,  '65,  lor 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.  ;  Maj.  Apr.  9, 
65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  terminating  with  the 
surrender  of  the  insurgent  forces  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Service  —  In  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potamac,  '65  ;  at  various 
stations  on  the  Atlantic  coast,  from  '65  to  '90;  present  station,  Fort  Hamilton, 
N.  Y..  under  orders  for  the  Pacific  coast. 

Brinkerhoff,  Henry  R.  (Capt.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Oct.  9,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  Appointed  from  Missouri  —  Civil  Life.  Actualrank  —  1st  Lieut. 
30th  Ohio  Volunteer  Infantry  August  29,  '61;  honorably  mustered  out  July 
26,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  52d  U.  S.  Colored  Jnf.  July  27,  '63;  resigned  June  20,  '65; 
Lieut.  Col.  52d  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Sept.  16,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  5,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  15th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  3,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept.  13,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  7/67  ;  Capt.  Sept,  18, 
78.  Service  —  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  in  the  Maryland  Campaign  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  the  Vicksburg  Campaign  of  '63  ;  in  the  Dep.  of 


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South,  with  colored  troops  from  '63  to  '66;  with  15th  Inf.  in  the  Dep.  of  the 
South,  in  Texas,  New  Mexico  and  Dakota,  at  various  stations  to  '90 ;  present 
station,  Fort  Randall,  S.  D.,  but  under  orders  to  move  to  the  Southern  States. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietum,  Md.,  Sept. 
15-17,  '62 ;  in  the  siege,  assaults  and  capture  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  June  and  July, 
'64;  in  the  actions  of  Coleman's  Cross  Roads,  Miss.,  '64. 

Brisbin,  James  S.  (Colonel  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsvlvania  May  23,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
1st  U.  S.  Drag.  April  26,  '61 ;  accepted  April  27,  '61 ;  Captain  6th  U.  S. 
Cav.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  September  7,  '61 ;  Col.  5th  U.  S.  Colored  Cavalry 
March  1,  '64;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  May  1.  '65  ;  accepted  May  8,  '65  ;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  Jan.  15,  T>6  ;  trans,  to  9  h  U.  S.  Cav,  Sept.  8,  '66;  Maj.  2d  U.  S.  Cav. 
Jan.  1,'68;  Lieur,  Col.  9th  U.S.  Cav.  June  6,  '85;  Col.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  20,  '89. 
Brevet  Rank — Maj.  June  9,  '63.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Beverly  Ford,  Va. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  action  at  Marion,  East  Tennessee ;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brigadier-General  Volunteers  Dec.  U, 
'6 1;  Major-General  Vol.  Mar.  13, '65,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '6L-5;  engaged  in  the 
first  Bull  Run  campaign  July,  '61 ;  in  the  Peninsula  campaign  with  the  Army  of 
the  Pot->m  ic  '62;  in  G<jn.  Plea^anton's  campaign  to  the  Blue  Ridge  ;  in  the  Dep. 
of  the  Gulf,  and  engaged  in  the  Red  River  expedition  ;  organizing  troops  in  Kv.  : 
engaged  in  an  expedition  against  the  rebel  salt-works  in  Va. ;  on  duty  in  Ky. 
an<l  Ark.  '(>i-5  ;  on  duty  on  the  Plains  at  various  posts  from  tha  close  of  the  war 
to  '89,  when  he  took  station  at  Fort  Ouster,  Mont.  Staff  positions  occupied — Chiet 
of  Staff  to  Gen.  Burbridge,  in  Kentucky,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.,  — In  battle 
of  Bull  Run,  Va.  (twice  wounded),  July  21,  '61 ;  battle  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads, 
battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va.,  June  9, '63  ;  battle  of  Marion,  Tenn.,  Dec.  i:>.  Y.4. 
Command*  held — Commanded  a  division  in  Kentucky,  under  General  Bur- 
bridge,  '64. 

Bristol,  Henry  B.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Detroit, 
Mich.,  April  25,  1838.  Retired.  App.  from  Mich.— Civil  Life.  A< 
Lieut.  5th  Inf.,  May  15,  '57;  accepted  May  20,  '57  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  13,  '61  ;  dipt. 
Junel,  '61.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  I'.S.A.  Mar.  13. '65,  forfaithful  and  meritorious 
services  in  N.  M.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
in  N.  M.,  and  particularly  for  his  untiring  zeal  and  energy  in  controlling  the  Nav- 
ajoe  tribe  of  Indians  at  the  Bosque  Redondo  Reservation,  and  for  his  praiseworthy 
efforts  in  advancing  their  condition  from  that  of  savages  to  that  of  civilized  men. 
Service— Utah  Expedition  '57;  Fort  Bridger,  W.  T.,  '58;  Camp  Floyd,  W.  T., 
'59 ;  Goose  Creek,  W.  T.,  scouting,  Spanish  trail  to  Santa  Fe",  New  Mexico ;  at 
Fort  Marcy,  Albuquerque,  Fort  Defiance,  Navajoe  Campaign,  scouting  San  Juan 
country,  Chusco  Valley,  Forts  Craig  and  Union  ;  engaged  with  C  mtederates  at 
Los  Pinos  ;  pursued  hostile  Texans  down  the  Rio  Grande  t>  Fort  Sumner  ;  Mil. 
Supt.  of  Navajoe  Indians  at  Bosque  Redondo  reservation  ;  A.  C.  Subs,  and  acting 
agent  to  '66  ;  recruiting  duty  N.  Y.  Harbor  and  Detroit,  Mich.,  '67  ;  Bedloe's  Isl- 
and, N.  Y.  H.,  conducting  recruits  to  San  Francisco  and  recruiting  in  Chit 
111.,  '68;  Fort  Reynolds,  Colorado,  '69;  Fort  Marker,  Ks.,  and  Fort  Larned,  Ks. 
(commanding),  '71 ;  to  Fort  Dodge,  Ks.,  along  line  A.,  T.  and  S.  F.  R.  R.  west  to 
Col.  line,  engaged  in  Comanche  Campaign,  Fort  Riley,  Ks.,  Indian  Territory, 
Fort  Reno,  to  Montana  ;  engaged  in  Sioux  Campaign  at  Fort  Keogh,  M.  T.,  77 
to  time  of  retirement,  Mar.  20,  79;  retired  for  disability  Mar.  20,  '79.  Battle*, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Goose  Creek,  W.  T.,  scouting;  Navajoe  Campaign  ;  pursued  hos- 
tile Texans  down  the  Rio  Grande  to  Fort  Sumner;  from  '60  to  '66,  Comanche 
Campaign  and  Sioux  Campaign  of  '77.  Commands  held — Fort  Reynolds,  Col.,  '59  ; 
Fort  Larned,  Kan.,  '70. 

Britton,  Thomas  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  England.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  ran*— Pvt.  Co.  I,  4th  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.,  Oct.  26,  '47  ; 
discharged  July  25,  '48;  Pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  D,  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Dec.  22,  '48,  to 
Mar.  3,  '50;  Pvt.  gen.  ser.  and  Co.  D,  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  May  25,  '50,  to  July  30,  '54; 


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Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  and  Ord.  Sergfc.,  Oct.  3, 
'54,  to  Dec.  7,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Nov.  18,  '62;  accepted  Dec.  8,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  Mar.  23,  '65;  Capt.  39th  U.  S.  Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  6th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  Mar.  1,  72;  retired  July  16, '89.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  2, 
'63,  and  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Bronson,  Nelson  (First  Lieut,  U.  S.  A.).  Bora  in  Connecticut,  Mar.  14, 
1831.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Connecticut — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st 
Sergt.  Co.  E,  8th  Conn.  Inf.,  Sept.  25,  '61;  discharged  Mar.  17,  '62;  1st  Lieut. 
8th  Conn.  Inf.,  Mar.  18,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  17,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res. 
Corps,  Aug.  19,  '63;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  16,  '66;  2d  Lieut. 
42d  Inf.,  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  1,  '67;  trans,  to  6th  Inf.,  April  22, '69;  1st 
Lieut.  June  8,  '74;  retired  Nov.  30,  79.  Service — In  the  War  or  the  Rebellion 
from  '61  to  '63  ;  at  the  retreat  of  Gen.  Pope  from  the  Rappahannock,  detailed 
with  30  men  from  Co.  E,  8th  Conn.  Vols.,  to  burn  the  depot  and  public  stores  at 
Falmouth,  Va.,  which  detail  was  thoroughly  executed;  wounded  at  Antietam  in 
the  right  fore-arm  ;  granted  sick  leave  of  20  days;  confined  from  Sept.  28  till 
Dec.  25,  '62,  with  inflammation  and  suppuration  of  right  fore-arm  ;  joined  regt.  at 
Falmoutb,  Va.,  about  Jan.  1,  '63;  app.  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  Aug.  19,  '63; 
accepted  Aug.  22,  '63;  ordered  to  Baltimore,  Md.,  Oct.  31,  '63,  as  1st  A  set.  at 
Camden  St.  Nat'l.  Gen.  Hospital  ;  organized  a  Co.  of  convalescents  of  65  men 
and  served  10  days  in  the  trenches  in  the  defence  of  Baltimore,  July  14,  '64; 
was  detailed  for  duty  in  Bureau  of  F.  R.  and  A.  L. ;  reported  to  Gen.  Tilson, 
Com'r  for  Ga.  and  Ala.;  was  fired  upon  while  acting  as  escort  for  a  steamboat 
with  25  men  ol  Co.  G,  6th  Inf.,  on  the  Yellowstone  River,  by  Silting  Bull's  com- 
mand, Aug.  25,  '66,  and  had  one  man,  Dennis  Shields,  killed  ;  returned  the  fire, 
killing  two  Indians;  was  placed  in  charge  of  bureau  of  F.  R.  and  A.  L.  at  Sav- 
annah, Ga.,  from  Nov.  30,  '65,  till  Oct.  25,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Roanoke 
Island,  Newberu,  siege  of  Fort  Macon,  South  Mountain  and  Antietam.  Com- 
mands field— Com.  72d  and  89th  Go's.,  2d  Bait.  V.  R.  C.,  '63 ;  89th  Co.,  2d  Batt., 
at  the  funeral  obsequies  of  Pres.  Lincoln  in  Baltimore;  Co.  K,  3d  Rtgt.  V.  R.  C., 
May  5,  '65,  till  Nov.  30,  '65.  Stiff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S., 
A.  O.  O.  at  dep  -t  camp  for  must,  out  Vols. ;  special  disbursing  officer  for  a  fund 
for  organizing,  drilling  and  tram-porting  Vols.,  at  Hartford,  Conn.,  May  5,  '65, 
till  Nov.  30,  :6->;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  at  Fort  .Niagara  from  Mar.,  '67,  to 
April,  '68;  A.  Sub.  Com.  of  B.  of  R.  F.  and  A.  L.,  at  Thibadeaux,  La.,  to  Nov. 
30,  '68;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  to  April  1,  '69;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Larned  from  April  1  to  April  30,  72.  Honorably 
mentioned — At  Baltimore,  Maryland,  in  Gen.  Orders  No.  64,  dated  H  2,  Middle. 
Drpjirtment,  8th  A.  C.,  August  19,  '64,  for  defence  of  Baltimore,  July  14,  '64. 
History — A  great-grandfather  was  a  soldier  throughout  the  Revolutionary  War, 
also  in  the  French  War,  and  climbed  the  Heights  of  Abraham  at  the  taking  of 
the  city  of  Quebec. 

Brooke,  Edmund  H.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maryland,  Dec.  28, 1817. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Maryland— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Major  and  Ad- 
ditional Paymaster  U.  S.  Vols.,  April  1,  '65;  Major  and  Paymaster  U.  S.  Army, 
Jan.  17,  '67.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  Vols.,  April  1,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services.  Service — In  Paymaster-General's  office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  to  July,  70;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from  July,  7u,  to  Oct.,  77; 
at  Detroit,  Mich.,  from  Oct.,  77,  to  June  30,  '82,  when  retired  by  operation  of  law. 

Brooke,  Edward  H.  (First.  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Oregon.  Appointed 
from  Oregon.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  75,  to  June  26, 
77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.,  Nov.  28,  79;  accepted  Dec.  12,  79; 
1st  Lieut.,  March  6,  '88.  Service — At  Vancouver  Bks.,  Washington,  from  79  to 
'83;  in  Dept.  of  the  Piatte,  at  Forts  Sidney  and  Bridger,  to  '90;  in  the  field  with 
Batt.  21st  Inf ,  in  Southern  Kansas,  July  and  Aug.,  '85. 

Brooke,  John  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Feb.  22,  1834. 
Retiring  year,  1898.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
lat  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.,  Nov.  22,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '62;  Captain 


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and  Asst.  Surgeon,  July  28,  '66;  Major  and  Surgeon,  March  2,  '82.  Brevet  rank — 
Brevet  Capt.  and  Major,  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service—  In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-65. 

Brooke,  John  R.  (Brigadier  General,  Com'g  Department).  Born  in  Penn- 
sylvania, July  21,  1838.  Retiring  year,  1902.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil 
Life.  Actual  rank— Captain  4th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  Colonel  53d  Penna. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Nov.  7,  '61;  Brigadier-General  of  Vols..  May  12,  '64;  accepted  June  23, 
'64;  resigned  Feb.  1,  '66;  app.  Lieut.  Col..  37th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Sept.  15,  '66;  transferred  to  3d  U.  S.  Inf.,  March  15,  '69;  Colonel  13th  Inf.,  March 
20,  79;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.,  June  14,  '79;  app.  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  A., 
April  6,  '88;  accepted  April  24,  '88.  Brevet  rank— -Brvt.  Colonel  U.  S.  A.,  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.; 
Brevet  Brigadier-General  U.S.A.,  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  General  of  Vols., 
Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Tolopotomy  and 
Cold  Harbor,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion," 
on  the  Peninsula  campaign,  Vol.  XIX.,  Part  II.,  pp.  836,  839,  902;  on  the  battle 
of  Antietam,  Vol.  XIX.,  Part  I.,  pp.  58-9,  172,  192,  277-8,  281-2,  285,  301,  304, 
324,  328,  333-4;  on  the  battle  of  Frederk-kshurg,  Vol.  XXI.,  pp.50,  22!», 
927;  on  the  Chancellorville  campaign,  Vol.  XXV.,  Part  I.,  pp.  1  .">:>.  17»*>,  Ml 2,  315 
to  319.  338  to  343,  345  to  347;  on  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Vol.  XXVII.,  PartJL, 
pp.  157,  175,  369,  379,  380,  383,  389,  392,  403-4,408  to  412,  415  as  far  as  pub- 
lished. Received  the  commission  of  Brig.  Gen.  of  Vols.  "for  di>tin<ruMied  ser- 
vices during  the  recent  battles  of  the  Old  Wilderness  and  Bpottevlvania  G,  H.,  Va." 
Service — In  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '61  to  '65;  in  command  of 
regiment  (3d  brig.,  1st  div.,  2d  corps),  in  campaign  commencing  March  10, 
fn»m  the  defences  of  Washington  to  the  Rappahannock  River,  Va. ;  re-turning  to 
Alexandria,  Va.,  thence  by  transport  ships  to  Ship  Point,  York  River  bay  ;  in 
campaign  culminating  in  the  Seven  Days'  Battles  before  Richmond.  Va. ;  then 
in  camp  at  Harrison's  Landing,  Va.,  to  Aug.  10,  '62;  in  Second  Bull  Run  and 
Antietam  campaigns,  August  and  Sept., '62;  in  advance  of  reconnoi-sauce  from 
Harper's  Ferry  to  Charlestown,  Va.,  Oct.,  '62;  in  Fredericksburg  campaign  to 
Dec., '62;  in  Chancellorsville  campaign,  May,  '63;  in  (rcttysbur^  campaign  to 
July,  '63;  following  Lee's  army  into  Virginia  as  far  as  the  EUpidan  Ri\vr,  Aug. 
and  Sept.,  '63;  in  campaign  (Oct.,  '63)  resuliing  in  the  effort  of  Lee  to  turn  the 
right  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  during  which  occurred  the  combats  at  Auburn 
Mills  and  Bristoe  Station;  Lee  abandoned  his  attempt,  and  the  armies  resumed 
their  original  positions;  following  this,  late  in  November,  was  the  Mine  Run 
campaign,  with  several  combats  and  skirmishes,  the  armies  resuming  their  original 
positions  on  the  Rapidan  at  the  conclusion  of  the  campaign  ;  in  camp  at  Harris- 
burg,  Pa.,  from  Dec.  29,  '63,  to  March  26,  '64;  in  the  Wilderness  campaign  of 
'64  to  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  when  he  was  severely  wounded  and  granted  leave  of 
absence  to  Sept.  16,  '64;  on  court-martial  duty  and  member  r4*  a  board  to  exam- 
ine applicants  for  commission  in  First  Veteran  Corps,  to  March  11,  '65,  when 
recovery  was  sufficient  to  enable  him  to  endure  field  service;  in  the  Army  of  the 
Shenandoah  from  March  11,  '65,  to  Aug.  10,  '65;  on  court-martial  duty  from 
Sept.  10,  '65,  to  Feb.  1,  '66,  when  he  resigned;  en  route  to  New  Mexico,  Sept.  2, 
'67;  served  at  Fort  Union.  N.  M.,  from  Oct.,  '67,  to  July  28,  '68;  Fort  Stanton, 
N.  M.,  to  June,  '69;  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  to  Feb.  15,  '71;  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  to  Jan. 
13,  73;  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  to  July  5,  '74;  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  to  Sept,  14,  '74; 
New  Orleans,  La.,  to  March  16,  '75;  Jackson  Bks.,  La.,  from  April  16,  '75,  to 
June  26,  76;  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  Nov.  12,  76;  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  April  24, 
77;  and  in  Louisiana  and  Alabama  to  June  12,  77;  in  Pennsylvania  during  the 
labor  strikes  from  July  23  to  Aug.  31,  77;  at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  from  Oct.  25, 
77,  to  March  11,  78;  Helena  Bks.,  Mont.,  to  May,  78;  in  the  field  to  Oct.  1. 
Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  to  Aug.  25,  '84;  on  court-martial  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C., 
from  Nov.  15,  '84,  to  Feb.  25,  '85;  at  Fort  Shaw  from  April  4,  '85,  to  April  30,  '88; 
at  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  May  5,  '88,  to  pres-ent  date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Siejre 
of  Yorktown,  Virginia,  April  and  May,  1862;  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  Virginia, 


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June  1,  '62  (wounded),  and  in  the  Seven  Days'  Battles  before  Richmond; 
Second  Bui  Run,  Virginia,  Aug.,  '62;  battle  of  Antietam,  Maryland,  Septem- 
ber 17,  'G2;  battle  of  Fredericksburjr,  Virginia,  Decem.  13,  '62;  battle  of  Chan- 
cellor-ville,  Va.,  May  1-3,  '63;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  2-3, '63  (wounded); 
skirmishes  at  Bank's  Ford  of  the  Rappahannock  and  Thoroughfare  Gap,  Va.,  as 
well  as  a  skirmish  at  Falling  Water,  where  part  of  Lee's  army  crossed  the  Poto- 
mac, after  Gettysburg;  comt  atsat  Auburn  Mills  and  Bristoe  Station,  Va.;  several 
combats  and  skirmishes  in  the  Mine  Run  campaign,  Nov.,  '63;  battle  in  the  Old 
Wilderness,  Va.,  May  5-7,  '64;  combats  on  the  Po  River,  May  9-10,  '64;  success- 
ful Hssault  of  the  "Snl-ent"  at  Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  Va.,  May  12,  '64,  and  again 
May  16,  '64,  capturing  on  May  12  a  large  number  of  prisoners  and  many  pieces 
of  artillery;  combats  at  North  Anna  and  Tolopotomy,  Va. ;  assault  of  enemy's 
works  at  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  at  daylight  on  June  3,  '64,  during  which  Col.  Brooke's 
command  penetrated  the  works,  and  he  was  severely  wounded.  Commands 
held — Commanded  53d  Pennsylvania  Vol.*.,  from  November  7,  '61,  to  June,  '64, 
except  where  specially  mentioned  otherwise;  commanded  3d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  2d 
Corp*,  July  4,  '62.  to  Aug.  18,  '62;  relieved  by  Gen.  French  at  Newport  News, 
Va.;  commanded  3d  Brigade  Sept.  8,  '62,  to  Oct.  2,  '62;  commanded  a  special 
detachment  of  five  regiments  of  infantry,  three  regiments  of  cavalry  and  two  bat- 
teries of  artillery,  the  advance  of  reconnoissance  commanded  by  Gen.  Hancock, 
from  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  to  Charlostown,  Va.,  Oct.,  62;  commanded  53d  Pa.  and 
27th  Conn,  in  assault  on  Marye's  Heights,  Dec.  13,  '62;  commanded  3d  Brig.,  2d 
Div.,  2.1  Corps,  Dec.  28,  '62,  to  March  20,  '63;  com.  1st  Brig.,  3d  Div.,  2d  Corps, 
April  4  to  13,  '<«;  com.  4th  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  2d  Corps,  April  14,  '63,  to  June  3,  '64; 
com.  Camp  of  Veteran  Vols.  at  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  Dec.  29,  '63,  to  March  26,  64; 
com.  1st  Div.,  2d  Corps,  during  latter  part  of  Pickett's  assault  at  Gettysburg,  July 
3.  '63;  com.  Provisional  Div.,' Army  of  the  Shenandoah  (afterwards  2d  D.v.,  Dis- 
trict of  West  Va.).  from  March  11,  '65,  to  Aug.  10,  '65;  also  in  command  of  the 
Army  of  the  Shenandoah  for  a  short  time;  commanded  detachment  of  37th  U.  S. 
Inf.  and  t-ome  six  hundred  infantry  and  cavalry  recruits,  Sept.  2,  '67,  en  route  to 
Fort  Union,  N.  M. ;  commanded  all  posts  where  serving  from  Oct.,  '67,  to  April 
24,  '88;  commanded  regiment  from  June,  '69,  to  Feb.  15,  71;  com.  Dist.  of  Baton 
Rouge,  La.,  from  June  26,  '76,  to  Nov.  18,  76;  com.  batt.  of  regiment  to  April 
24,  '77;  com.  Dist.  of  Montana  to  March  12,  '79,  from  Dec.  3,  '83,  to  April  3,  '84, 
bud  from  May  14,  '85,  to  April  24,  '88;  com.  Dep.  of  the  Platte  from  May  5,  '88, 
to  present  dnte. 

Brooks,  Edward  Cranston  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cavalry).  Born  at  Port- 
land, Oregon.  Nov.  2,  '60.  Retiring  year  1924;  appointed  from  Oregon.  Cadet 
at  Mil.  Academy  ;  graduated  June  12,  '86.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  July  1,  '86. 
Service — Joined  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  Sept.  30,  '86;  served  at  San  Antonio 
until  Oct.  21,  '87,  and  then  marched  via  Fort  Clark  for  Fort  Davis,  Texas  ;  ar- 
rived at  Fort  Davis  Nov.  25,  '87;  distance  marched,  471  miles;  served  at  Fort  Davis 
until  May  15,  '88,  when  he  was  tran>ferred  to  troop  "  G,''  8th  Cav.,  at  his  own  re- 


quest ;  joined  troop  "  G  "  by  rail  at  Camp  Pena,  Col.,  Texas,  May  16,  '* 
from  Camp  Ptfia,  Colorado,  May  21,  '88,  and  marched  with  troop  "  \jr 
Concho,  Texas,  where  the  remainder  of  the  8th  Cav.  had  rendezvoused 


started 
to  Ft. 
started 


with  entire  regiment  from  Fort  Concho,  June  2,  '88,  and  marched  via  Forts  Sill, 
Reno,  Sidney  and  Robinson  to  Fort  Meade,  and  from  Meade  marched  with  troops 
F  and  G,  8th  Cavalry,  to  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  arriving  there  September  17,  '88  ; 
distance  marched,  1950  miles;  since  above  date  he  has  served  at  Fort  Yates. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Acted  as  field  Q.  M.  for  troops  C  and  H,  8th  Cav.,  aa 
far  as  Ft.  Clark,  and  then  as  field  Q.  M.  for  troops  A,  C,  H  and  L,  8th  Cav., 
from  Ft.  Clark  to  Ft.  Davis.  History — During  the  school  year  of '80-'81  attended 
the  Oregon  State  University  at  Eugene  City,  Oregon ;  marksman,  '87 ;  sharp- 
shooter, '88;  marksman,  '89. 

Brooks,  Horace  (Colooel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Massachu- 
setts.    Retired;  appd.  from  Mass.;  graduated  at  Military  Academy,  class  of '35. 
Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '35 ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '35 ;    1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  8,  '37 ;  Capt.  June  18,  '46  ;  Major  April  28,  '61 ;  Lieutenant-Colonel 
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October  26,  '61 ;  Colonel  4th  Artillery  August  1,  '63 ;  retired  January  10,  77. 
Brevet  rank—  Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '35,  gallantry  and  good  conduct  in  the 
war  against  the  Florida  Indians ;  received  the  brevets  of  Major  Aug.  20,  '47,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco,  and 
of  Lieut.-Col.  Sept.  8,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of 
Molino  del  Key;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — During  the  Canada  war  received  a  letter  from  the  judge 
of  the  court  (that  tried  McCloud)  for  handling  his  company  with  much  discretion 
on  the  critical  occasion,  and  he  escorted  McCloud  to  Montreal,  with  Gen.  Ander- 
son, and  turned  him  over  to  the  civil  authorities;  received  the  compliments  of 
Gen.  Mansfield,  Inspector  General,  for  having  one  of  the  best  drilled  companies 
in  New  Mexico  in  1851  ;  received  the  formal  thanks  of  the  citizens  of  Santa  Fe, 
N.  Mexico,  for  cutting  through  the  palace  and  placing  a  mountain  howkzer  in 
position  to  flank  the  plaza,  there  being  fears  of  an  insurrection  of  the  Spanish 
population  which  caused  the  Americans  to  stand  guard  night  and  day.  Sen-ice — 
Served  in  the  war  against  the  Florida  Indians;  was  on  duty  at  the  Military 
Academy  as  assistant  professor  of  Mathematics  '36-'39 ;  on  frontier,  recruiting 
and  garrison  duty,  to  1846 ;  in  war  with  Mexico,  on  garrison  and^  frontier 
duty,  including  the  Utah  expedition,  Indian  skirmishing,  and  the  bordeV  troubles 
in  Kansas,  to  1861 ;  at  beginning  of  civil  war  was  in  command  of  the  Light  Bat- 
tery School  of  Practice;  transferred  his  command  by  way  of  Chicago  to  Baltimore, 
through  a  reception  of  artillery  salutes  as  he  passed  through  the  States  ;  Feb.  22, 
'61,  passed  his  companies  in  review  before  President  Buchanan,  the  event  caus- 
ing some  excitement;  had  a  Light  Battery  stationed  at  the  Treasury  Dept.  pre- 
pared for  action  on  the  inauguration  of  President  Lincoln  ;  soon  after  was  placed 
in  command  of  a  steamer,  sailing  under  sealed  orders,  which  proved  to  be  Fort 
Pickens,  Pensacola,  and  took  part  in  the  Council  of  War,  which  was  held  to  de- 
termine whether  the  fort  should  be  held  or  abandoned  ;  WHS  in  command  at  Tor- 
tugas  at  the  time  of  the  Mason  and  Slidell  capture  and  suppressed  a  strike  by  the 
New  York  Wilson  Zuaves  which  might  result  in  consequence  of  the  labor  in 
mounting  heavy  guns  ;  ordered  by  Sec.  of  War  to  the  command  of  Philadelphia, 
Pa. ;  Supt.  ot  Vol.  Recruiting  at  Columbus,  O.,  at  the  time  of  the  Morgan  Raid, 
also  Chief  Mustering  and  Disbursing  officer;  was  for  some  time  commissioner  for 
the  States  of  Maryland  and  Delaware  on  account  of  the  Freedman's  Bureau  ;  was 
detached  on  the  Board  to  select  officers  from  the  volunteer  service  to  appoint- 
ments in  the  regular  army.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  siege  of  Vera 
Cruz,  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Amazoque,  San  Antonio,  Contreras,  Churubusco, 
Molino  del  Rey,  Chapultepec,  and  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico.  Command*  held 
— Relieved  General  Can  by  in  the  command  of  the  Department  of  Washington  ; 
was  in  command  of  Fort  Washington  and  the  4th  Regiment  of  Artillery  ar  the 
time  of  the  attack  on  Washington  City  by  Gen.  Early.  History — Title  of  A.  B. 
conferred  by  the  faculty  of  Geneva  (New  York)  College  in  '38;  his  mother  was 
Maria  Gowen  Brooks,  the  authoress  of  "Tophiel  and  other  Poems;"  in  the  Doctor 
Southey,  after  quoting  from  "Topheil,"  adds  that  "Maria  del  Occidente  was  the  most 
imaginative  and  impassioned  of  all  poetesses." 

Brooks,  J.  C.  W.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  at  Binghampton,  N.  Y.,  July 
14,  1862.  Retiring  year  1926.  Appointed  a  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from 
Erie,  Pa.,  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  13,  '85.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  4tli  U.  S. 
Art.,  June  14,  '85  ;  1st  Lieut.  4th  Art.,  Aug.  14,  '89.  Service— Joined  Battery  G 
at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  Sept.  30,  '85;  transferred  to  Battery  I  at  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.,  Sept.  1,  '86;  transferred  to  Battery  M  at  Fort  Prehle,  Me.,  Sept.  1,  '88  ;  grad- 
uated at  the  Artillery  School  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Aug.  31,  '88 ;  ordered 
May  9,  '89,  to  conduct  a  detachment  of  troops  to  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  and  to 
take  charge  of  the  post  until  the  arrival  of  the  garrison  (2d  Art.  was  changing 
station  with  the  4th,  and  the  latter  was  to  go  into  camp  for  the  summer  at  Atlanta, 
Ga.) ;  at  Fort  Barrancas  from  May  22  to  Aug.  20,  '89;  Asst.  Instructor  in  the  Dept 
of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from  Aug.  28,  '89,  to  date. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Regimental  Adjutant  March,  '86;  Post  Adju- 
tant Fort  Preble,  '88-89;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Barrancas  from  May 


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22  to  Aug.  20,  '89.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Forts  Barrancas  and  Pickers 
from  May  22  to  Aug.  20,  '89.  History— Son  of  Chief  Engineer  (Uaptain)  Wm.  B. 
Brooks,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Brown,  Andrew  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Ketired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Illinois — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.  June 
11,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  14, '61;  1st  Lieut.  15th  U,  S.  Inf.  Oct.  26,  '61; 
accepted  Nov.  15,  '61 ;  Captain  Aug.  21,  '65;  trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  un- 
assigned  Apr.  25,  '69:  assd.  to  13th  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  Retired  Aug.  31,  '71. 

Brown,  Austin  H.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June 
14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '85.  Service— Joined  Regi- 
ment at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  moved  with  it  in  July,  '86,  to  the  Pacific  Coast ; 
Stationed  at  Fort  Spokane,  Wash'n,  from  that  date  to  present  time.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Post  Adjutant  Fort  Spokane,  '86-87. 

Brown,  Edward  T.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Maine.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69 ;  graduated  June 
13,  '73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  73  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  13, 
'82.  Service-^St&tioned  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y. ;  regiment  under  orders  for 
the  Pacific  coast. 

Brown,  George  Le  R.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  App'd 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mi).  Acad.  July  1,  1868;  graduated  June  14,  1872. 
Actual  rank— Id  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  23,  '82. 

Brown,  Hugh  G.  (Captain  12th  Inf.,  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Penn- 
sylvania Dec.  28,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  Iowa— Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Iowa  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  1,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  9,  '62; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  13,  '63;  Capt.,  A.  D.  C.  Aus?.  28,  '63;  accepted  Sept.  14,  '63; 
hon.  must.  out.  July  10,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  2,  '66  ;  accepted  June 
18,  '66  ;  trans,  to  36th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  '66  ;  unas- 
signed  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70;  Capt.  March  20,  '79. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
serviced  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Harrison,  Va.,  Major  Vol.  Sept.  29,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  of  '64  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  31,  '65, 
for  gallant  conduct  in  the  field.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  with 
the  Army  of  the  West  in  the  field,  in  the  Shiloh  and  ether  campaigns;  on  staff  of 
Gen.  Ord,  and  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Captain  and  A.  D.  C., 
U.  S.  Vols.,  July,  '63 ;  engaged  in  Sherman's  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Johnston, 
and  Gen.  Banks'  expedition  in  Western  Louisiana  ;  Temporary  duty  in  the  Middle 
Military  Department  during  the  rebel  General  Early's  raid  on  Washington,  D.  C.; 
with  18th  Corps,  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  the 
Mine,  capture  of  Fort  Harrison,  action  of  Fair  Oaks,  and  in  the  operations 
of  the  Army  of  the  James,  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  General  Lee,  April  9, 
'65;  in  Arizona;  on  the  Lakes,  and  on  frontier  duty  in  Dakota,  '81  to  '90; 
Present  station,  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.  Staff  positions  held—  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Ord, 
July,  '62  ;  temporary  duty  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Wright,  com.  Dept.  of  the  Ohio; 
A.  D.  C.  Aug.  29,  '66,  to  Dec.  6,  '80 ;  Dec.  9,  '80,  to  Jan.  3,  '81;  Act.  Si?.  Officer 
Dept.  Cal.  Nov.  25,  70,  to  Dec.  6,  '71 ;  Act.  A.  A.  G.  and  Act.  J.  A.  and  Act.  Eng. 
Officer  Dept.  Ark.  Jan.  15,  '81,  to  May  10,  '81;  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the 
battle  of  Shiloh,  Dec.,  '61 ;  battle  of  luka,  and  action  of  David's  Bridge,  Mi^s., 
'62 ;  battle  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  July  1  to  4,  '63 ;  battle  of  the  Mine,  capture  of 
Fort  Harrison,  action  of  Fair  Oaks,  and  in  the  operations  of  the  Army  of  the 
James,  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee. 

Brown,  Joseph  B.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N  Y. 
Juiy  26,  1822.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut,  and  Asst  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  June  29,  '49;  accepted  July  13,  '49;  Capt.  and 
Asst.  Surg.  June  29,  '54;  Major  and  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  July  4,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Surgeon  June  30,  '82  ;  Colonel  and  Surgeon  Jan.  24,  '86.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet 
Lieut.  Colonel  and  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Brvt.  Brigadier  General  U.  S.A.  Sept.  28,  '66,  for  meritc- 


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rious  and  distinguished  services  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  where  cholera  prevailed. 
Service— At  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  to  Aug.,  '50;  San  Antonio.  Tex.,  to  Nov.,  '50; 
Corpus  Christi,  Fort  Clark,  in  the  field,  and  at  Ringgold  Bks.,Texa«,  to  July,  '54; 
Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  to  July,  '55;  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  where  cholera  pre- 
vailed, and  with  Sioux  expedition  from  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Dec.,  '55;  in 
the  field  in  Washinghton  Ter.  and  Oregon,  '56;  in  Washington  Ter.  to  Jan.,  '57; 
at  Fort  Dalles,  Oregon,  to  July,  '59 ;  Fort  Steiiacome,  W.  T,,  to  Nov.,  '60  ;  Fort 
Townsend  and  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  Chief  Medical  Officer  Artil- 
lery Reserve;  Medical  Director  4th  Army  Corps,  and  Med.  Director  6th  Prov. 
Corps;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  present  in  all  the  engagements  on 
Peninsula  to  Harrison's  Landing,  to  July,  '62,  and  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon-General 
during  great  part  of  the  operations  of  Genls.  Grant  and  Sherman  on  Miss.  River 
and  to  Atlanta;  in  the  office  of  the  Assistant  Surgeon-General,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
and  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  July, '65;  Post  Surgeon  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  Har- 
bor, from  September,  '65,  and  president  of  the  Medical  Examining  Board,  New 
York  City,  N.  Y.,  '67 ;  Med.  Director  Dept.  Platte,  Omaha,  from  '69  to  '74 ;  de- 
tailed as  president  of  successive  army  med.  ex.  boards  till  retired.  Retired  by 
operation  of  law,  July  26,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — At  siege*  of  Yorktown, 
Va.,  battles  of  Williamsburg,  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill  and  Malvern  Hill, 
Va.,  '62. 

Brown,  Justus  M.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ohio  Dec.  8,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904 ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and 
Asst.  Surgeon  U.S.  A.  July  11,  '62;  accepted  Aug.  13,  '62;  Captain  and  A&st. 
Surgeon  July  28,  '66 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  April  13,  '81.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Captain  and  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritoiious  services  during  the 
war.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  ill  Colorado, 
New  Mexico,  Arizona.  Texas,  Nebraska  and  Dakota. 

Brown,  Nathan  W.  (Brigadier  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  Brownsville,  N.  Y., 
Jan.  15,  1819.  Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Lite.  Actual  Rank — 
App.  Major  and  Paymaster  U.  S.  Army  Sep.  5,  '49;  Lieut. -Colonel  and  Deputy 
Paymaster  General  U.  S.  A.  April  4, '64;  Colonel  and  Asst.  Paymaster  General 
July  28,  '66;  Brigadier  General  and  Paymaster  General  June  8,  '80.  11 
rank — Brevet  Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.  Mareh  IS,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  Florida  to 
California  to  '55,  New  York  City  to  '57,  Florida  to  '58,  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.  Ter., 
to  '60,  Fort  Smith,  Arkansas,  to  '61 ;  with  Sturgis'  command  when  he  evacuated 
the  post  of  Fort  Smith,  April,  '61 ;  joined  Emory's  command  at  Fort  Washita,  and 
en  route  to  Fort  Leavenworth  ;  at  St.  Louis  to  '69;  Charge  of  Pay  District  of  the 
Missouri  to  '69.  Retired,  being  over  sixty-two  years  of  age,  Feb.  6,  '82. 

Brown,  Oscar  J.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.~).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed  from 
Ga.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '72;  graduated  Juue  15,  77. 
Actual  Rank— MA.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav. 
Sept.  30,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  24,  '86. 

Brown,  Paul  R.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  4, 
1846.  Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Nov.  10,  74;  accepted  Nov.  13,  74;  Capt.  and  Asst. 
Surg.  Nov.  10,  79.  Service— Ordered  to  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  Nov.  30,  74 ; 
at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  75;  ordered  to  Dep.  of  Dakota  July  20,  75 ; 
Post  Surg.  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  to  May,  79;  in  the  field  with  batt.  2d  Cav.  from 
April  to  Oct.,  77;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Bennett,  Dak.,  to  Sep.,  79 ;  on  leave  of  absence 
to  March,  '80;  ordered  to  Dep.  of  the  East  Mar.  2,  '80;  at  Fort'  Hamilton,  N.  Y., 
to  Oct.,  '81 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Texas  Oct.  24,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Davis, 
Texas,  to  May,  '82;  on  sick  leave  to  Nov.,  '83;  ordered  to  Dep.  of  Arizona  Nov. 
28,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Huachuca,  Arizona,  from  Jan.,  '84,  to  Nov..  '87;  Post 
Surgeon  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  Dec.,  87,  to  Sep.,  '88;  Post  Surgeon  Sidney  Bks., 
Neb.,  Sep.  to  Nov.,  '88;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '88,  to 
May,  '89 ;  on  sick  leave  to  Dec.,  '89 ;  at  Army  and  Navy  Hospital  from  Dec.,  '89, 
to  present  date. 

Brown,  Robert  A.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).    Born  in  Pennsylvania.    Ap- 


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pointed  from  Pa.;  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated 
June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S  Cav.  June  14,  '85. 

Brown,  Rufus  P.  (First  Lieut,  and  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '62;  graduated  June  18, 
'66.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  18,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  10,  76. 
Service — Joined  regiment  at  Plattsburg  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  and  served  there  until  March, 
'67,  when  the  regiment  was  ordered  to  the  Plains  ;  served  in  the  Department  of 
the  Platte,  at  Forts  Laramie,  Fetterman,  to  71 ;  in  Dept.  of  the  South,  and 
served  at  Lexington,  Ky.,  and  Little  Rock  Bks.  to  May,  73 ;  in  Dep.  of  the 
Platte,  and  served  at  Forts  Russell,  Fred.  Steele,  Bridger,  Laramie,  Fetterman, 
and  Omaha  to  July,  '86 ;  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Columbia  and  at  Fort  Sherman 
Idaho,  to  present  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Fetterman,  at  Lexington,  and  at  Fort  Omaha;  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '87,  to 
present  date. 

Brown,  William  C.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Minnesota  Dec.  19, 
1854.  Retiring  year  1918;  Appointed  from  Minn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank — Add.  2d  Lieut. 
2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  July  3,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  19, 
'84.  Honorably  mentioned — -See  Reports  of  Secretarv  of  War  for  79,  Vol.,  J. 
pp.  161  and  163;  '80,  Vol.  I.  p.  205;  '82,  Vol.  I.  p.  174;  '84,  Vol.  III.  p.  110; 
G.  O.  No.  2  A.  G.  O.  '83.  Recommended  by  Commanding  General  Department 
Columbia  for  brevet  of  First  Lieut,  for  "Distinguished  perseverance,  energy  and 
gallantry  in  the  field  against  hostile  Indians  of  Middle  Idaho  campaign  of  79." 
Service — Joined  regiment  at  Ft.  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  Dec.  16,  77,  and  stationed 
there  until  May  27,  78;  in  the  field  in  Bannock  Campaign  until  Oct.  23,  78  ;  at 
Ft.  Klamath,  Ogn.,  until  May  2,79;  escorting  Indian  prisoners  to  Vancouver 
Bks,  W.  T.,  and  on  detached  service  with  Indian  Scouts,  at  Umatilla  Indian 
Agency,  Ogn.,  until  July  8,  79;  in  the  field  with  Indian  Scouts  against  hostile 
"  Sheepeater  "  Indians  in  Middle  Idaho  until  Nov.  14,  79;  at  Ft.  Klamath  until 
June  5,  '80;  in  the  field  on  reconnoitering  duty  until  Sept.  26,  '80;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  Nov.  22,  '80,  to  Mar.  15,  '81 ;  at  Ft.  Klamath,  scouting  and  con- 
structing military  telegraph  line,  until  Nov.  20,  '81 ;  on  duty  at  U,  S.  Inf.  and 
Cav.  School  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from  Dec.  20,  '81,  to  July  1,  '85  (from 
Dec.  20,  1881,  to  Sept.  1,  '83,  as  student  and  instructor,  and  from  latter  date  to 
July  1,  '85,  as  Instructor  under  War  Dept.  orders)  ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  Adju- 
tant U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  Aug.  1,  '85,  to  July  1,  '90.  S'aff  positions  oc- 
cupied— Adjutant  and  Quartermaster  at  various  other  times  at  Ft.  Klamath, 
Ogn.;  Adjutant  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June  1  to  June  15,  '85;  Adjt.  Mil.  Acdy. 
Aug.  1,  '85,  to  July  1,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battle  of  Birch  Creek,  Ogn., 
July  8,  78  ;  skirmish  on  North  Fork  of  John  Day  River,  Ogn.,  July  20,  78. 
History — Original  Compiler  of  "  Memoranda  of  Decisions  on  Points  of  Tactics," 
and  originator  of  Automatic  arrangement  for  overcoming  drift  on  rear  sight  of 
Springfield  Rifle. 

Browne,  Edward  H.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  75;  grad- 
uated June  13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79. 

Brownell,  Francis  E.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired; 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  Eank—Pvt.Co.A,  llth  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf., 
Apr.  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  4,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  ac- 
cepted July  5.  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  retired  Nov.  4,  '63. 

Bruce,  William  E.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  App. 
from  Ohio,  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Bruff,  Lawrence  L.  (First  Lieut.  Ordnance).  Born  in  Maryland  1855.  Re- 
tiring year  1919;  appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  72; 
graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual  Hank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  15, 76;  app.  1st  Lieut 
of  Ord.  Oct.  30,  79.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  Ty.,  Oct.,  76,  to  Jan.,  77; 
Indianapolis  Arsenal,  Ind.,  Jan.  to  April,  77;  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  April  to 
July,  77;  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  July,  77,  to  April,  78;  Railroad  Riots  July 


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and  Aug.,  77 ;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  (Art.  School),  April,  78,  to  Nov.  79;  Rock  Island 
Arsenal,  111.,  Dec.,  79,  to  April,  '83;  sick  leave  April,  '83,  to  Oct.,  '83;  Watertown 
Arsenal,  Ma&s.,  Oct.,  '83,  to  Aug.,  '84;  assistant  Instructor  of  Ordnance  and  Gun- 
nery U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.,  '84,  to  Sept.,  '86;  Inspector  of  Ordnance, 
West  Point  Foundry,  Cold  Spring,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '86,  to  Sept.,  '87 ;  Watervliet  Arse- 
nal, Gun  Factory,  Sept.,  '87,  to  date. 

Brumback,  Virgil  J.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Idaho.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,77;  graduated  June 

II,  '81.   Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '81. 

Brush,  Daniel  H.  (First.  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.    Appointed  from 

III.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67;    graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  F,  145th  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  22,  '64,  to  Sept.  23,  '64;  2d 
Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  71;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  4,  76. 

Bryan,  Roger  B.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Dec.  21, 
1860.  Retiring  year,  1924.  Appointed  to  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  from  Mass., 
in  1879;  graduated  1883.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 
Service— Joined  2d  Cav.  at  Fort  Cu-ter,  Mont.,  Sept.  30,  '83;  marched  to  the 
Pacific  Coast  with  regiment  May  and  June,  '84;  stationed  at  Fort  Walla- Walla, 
Wash.;  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  from  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '84;  at  Fort  Walla- Walla  to  Dec., 
'85;  Fort  Spokane,  Wash.,  Dec.,  '85,  to  May,  '86;  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  '87; 
returned  to  troop  duty  at  Fort  Vancouver,  Wash.,  and  after  field  trip  to  duty  with 
troop,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  date.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Fort 
Lapwai,  Nez  Percts  Indian  Reserve,  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '84,  with  detachment  of  25  men, 
2d  Cav.  History — Graduate  of  Leavenworth  School  of  Application,  '89. 

Bryant,  Cullen  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Illinois  1839.  Retiring  year, 
1903.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.,  1860 ;  graduated  Class  of  '•  >\. 
Actual  Rank— 2d  Lieut.  Ord.  June  13, '64;  1st  Lieut.  July  5, '67;  Capt.  June  23, '74. 
Service — Assistant  at  Watervliet  Araenal  '64-65;  Assistant  at  New  York  Ar- 
senal '65-70;  Ass't  at  Leavenworth  Arsenal,  70-72;  at  Indianapolis  Arsenal 
72;  Assistant  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  72;  at  Orn-iha  Ordnance  Depot  and  Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  Department  of  the  Platte  72-73;  Assistant  at  Watertown 
Arsenal  73-75 ;  Assistant  at  Watervliet  Arsenal  75-76 ;  Assistant  to  < 
structor  of  Ordnance  and  on  Foundry  Duty  at  Boston,  Mass.,  76-82;  at  Van- 
couver Barracks  Ordnance  Depot  and  Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Department  of  the 
Columbia, '82-84;  Assistant  at  Benicia  Arsenal  '84-87;  Assistant  at  Frankford 
Arsenal  since  Dec.,  '87.  Commands  held — Indianapolis  Arsenal  (temporarily), 
Omaha  Ord.  Depot,  72-73 ;  Vancouver  Bks.  Ord.  Depot,  '82-84. 

Bryant,  Montgomery  (Colonel  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas,  Dec.  28,  1831. 
Retiring  year,  1895;  appointed  from  Missouri — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Second 
Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  21,  '57;  accepted  April  9,  '57;  1st  Lieut.  May  3.  '61 ; 
1st  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  (declined)  May  14,  '61;  Capt.  6th  Inf.  June  10,  '61;  Major 
14th  Inf.  Oct.  7,  74;  Lieut.  Col.  8th  Inf.  June  22,  '82;  Col.  13th  Inf.  Dec.  16,  '88. 
Brevet  rank — Bre\et  Major  December  13,  1862,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  Battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Virginia.  Honorably  mentioned— \n  the 
Records  of  the  Rebellion,  in  reports  on  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill  and  Malvern 
Hill,  Vol.  XL,  Part  II.,  p.  374;  in  Second  Bull  Run,  Vol.  XII.,  Part  II.,  p.  498. 
Service — En  route  to  Utah  with  the  Utah  expedition,  and  en  route  to  Benicia, 
Cal. ;  at  Fort  Yuma  Gal.;  engaged  in  expedition  against  the  Mojave  Indians;  at 
Fort  Mojave,  A.  T.,  April,  '59,  to  May,  '61 ;  en  route  across  the  desert  to  Los  An- 
geles, Cal.,  and  at  that  post  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  commanding  two  companies  en  route  to 
reinforce  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  and  at  that  post  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  en  route  to  San  Diego, 
Cal.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61 
to  "63;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  campaigns 
in  Virginia  '62-3;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  Willett's  Point,  and  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y., 
Aug.,  '63,  to  May,  '6-1) ;  recruiting  duty  Oct.,  '63,  to  March,  '64 ;  in  the  Dept  of 
the  South,  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  '68;  commanding  post  of  Fort  Gibson,  C.N., 
June  to  Oct.,  '67;  commanding  post  of  Fort  Gibson,  C.  N.,  from  Jan.,  '68,  to  '69; 
at  various  posts  in  different  parts  of  the  country  from  70  to  '90  ;  present  station, 
Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  York- 


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town,  battles  of  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  and  Fredericks- 
burg,  Va.,  in  '62. 

Bubb,  John  W.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  April  26,  1843. 
Retiring  year,  1907;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Sergeant 
and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  E,  1st  Batt.,  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  13,  '61,  to  April  24,  '66; 
app.  2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  5,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  5,  '66;  accepted  April 
25,  '66  ;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  4th  Inf.  March  23, 
'69 ;  Captain  March  16,  '79.  Service — At  Fredericksburg,  Virginia,  Fort  Sidney, 
Nebraska,  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Frankfort,  Kentucky;  on 
Sioux  Expedition  with  Genl.  Crook ;  at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  at  Cantonment 
Reno,  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fredericksburg  from  July,  '66,  to  Jan., 
'67  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Sidnev,  Neb.,  from  Dec.,  '67,  to  July,  '68;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
at  Fort  Sanders  from  July,  '68,  to  March,  '71 ;  app.  Regimental  Q.  M.  4th  Inf. 
April  1,  72,  and  served  to' June  1,  75;  Chief  C.  S.  B>g  Horn  and  Yellowstone 
Expedition  in  76;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Fort  Fetterman  from  Dec.,  76,  to  July,  77; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  Cantonment  Reno  and  Fort  McKinney  from  Jan.,  78,  to  Nov.,  78. 
Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  with  Sioux  Indians  at  Rosebud  Creek,  Mont., 
and  at  Slim  Buttes,  N.  D.,  76. 

Buchanan,  James  A.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Ap- 
pointed from  Md. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7, 
'67;  accepted  May  27,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  10,  73.  Service— Served  with  regiment 
in  Arizona,  in  the  Department  of  the  Platte,  and  on  the  Pacific  Coast;  on  duty 
at  Washington,  D.  C.,  at  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  14th 
Inf.  from  April  10,  '86,  to  July  25,  '87. 

Buck,  Beaumont  B.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  at  Mayhew,  Miss., 
Jan.  16,  1860.  Retiring  year,  1924;  appointed  from  Texas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  July,  '80;  graduated  Junes  14,  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  16th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '85.  Service — Present  in  April,  '86,  at  the  riots  in  Laredo, 
Texas,  and  formed  part  of  the  command  of  U.  S.  troops  which  suppressed  that 
riot;  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  from  May,  '88,  to  Sept.,  '89;  ordered  to  Fort  Hall 
Indian  Agency  (Idaho),  Feb.,  '89,  to  witness  Government  issues  to  the  Bannock 
and  Shoshone  Indians;  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  University 

of  Mo.  (Columbia).  Torn  Sept.  1,  '89,  to .  History — Member  of  Dept  of  Texas 

Rifle  Team,  '86;  Dept.  of  Piatte  Team,  '88;  Division  of  the  Missouri  Team,  '88; 
Dept.  of  Platte  team,  '89,  thus  becoming  entitled  to  Division  Medal,  Dept.  Medal 
and  Distinguished  Marksman's  Medal ;  Became  Distinguished  Marksman  Sept.,  ;89. 

Buck,  William  L.  (First  Lieut.  13<h  Inf.).  Born  in  Alabama.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  74;  graduated  June  14,  78. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  U  S.  Inf.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  4, '88. 
tin-rice — At  present  staiioned  at  Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark. 

Budd,  George  "W.  (First  Lieutenant  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  New  York. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Sergeant  Co. 
G,  2d  Iowa  Vol.  Cav.,  Aug.  30,  '61  ;  discharged  May  31,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Iowa 
Vol.  Cav.  June  1,  '62;  Capt.  Feb.  7,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  19,  '65;  2d  Lieut. 
9th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  17,  '67 ;  accepted  Sept.  12,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  20,  72;  retired 
June  28,  78,  for  disability  contracted  in  the  line  of  duty. 

Budd,  Otho  "W.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Md.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  Dec.  8,  '68;  accepted 
April  10,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  5,  74  ;  Capt.  Dec.  28,  '82. 

Buell,  James  "W.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  A?st.  Surg. 
Aug.  5,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  21,  76  ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  '81. 

Buffington,  Abraham  P.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  3, '84. 

Buffington,  A.  B.  (Colonel  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Wheeling,  Va.,  Nov.  22, 
'37.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Va.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '56, 
to  May  6,  '61  (member  of  the  3d  and  last  5-year  class).  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 


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Ord.  May  6,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  22,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  3, 
'63  ;  Major  June  23,  74 ;  Lieut.-Col.  June  1,  '81 ;  Col.  Feb.  28,  '89.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Major  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ord.  Dept. 
Service — Served  daring  Rebellion  of  seceding  states  '61-66;  in  drilling  volun- 
teers, Washington,  D.  C.,  May  7  to  June  5,  '61 ;  assist.  Ordnance  officer  St.  Louis 
Arsenal  June  8  to  Oct.  15,  '62  ;  being  engaged  in  additional  duties  of  mustering 
Missouri  and  Illinois  Volunteers;  aiding  with  artillery  and  men  in  defense  of 
Pilot  Knob,  Mo.,  threatened  with  attack;  and  in  drilling  and  organizing  em- 
ployes of  ihe  St.  Louis  Arsenal  into  a  regiment  of  Mo.  Militia,  of  which  he  was 
commissioned  the  colonel  by  Governor  Gamble  ;  Wheeling,  Va.,  Ordnance  Depot 
from  Oct.  25,  '62,  to  Sept.  12,  '63  ;  in  charge  of  inspection  and  the  rifling  of  sea- 
coast  cannon  and  the  armament  of  the  Northeast  coast  Sept.  19,  '63,  to  July  13, 
'64;  N.  Y.  Arsenal  July,  '64,  to  July  18,  '65 ;  Baton  Rouge  Arsenal  S*pt.  14.  '65, 
to  Julv,  '67  ;  on  leave  July  to  Nov.,  '67  ;  Watertown  Arsenal  Nov.,  '67,  to  May, 
'68;  assistant  Watertown  Arsenal  May,  '68,  to  October  20,  '68;  assistant  Water- 
yleit  Arsenal  October  20,  '68;  Feb.,  '72,  to  April  7  assistant,  and  from  that  time 
to  May,  '73,  superintendent  of  the  armament  of  the  Southern  forls  ;  from  May  14 
to  Oct.,  '73,  asst.  Watervliet  Arsenal;  Indianapolis  Arsenal  Oct.  15,  '73,  to  April 
19,  '75;  Allegheny  Arsenal  April  19,  '75.  to  December,  '80;  on  leave  inspecting 
arms  for  Egyptian  Government  Dec.  6,  75,  to  April  22.  76;  Watervliet  Arsenal 
Dec.,  '80,  to  Oct.  3,  '81  ;  member  of  Board  on  Heavy  Ordnance  and  Projectiles 
July  13  to  May,  '82;  act  of  Congress  approved  March  3,  '81  ;  National  Armory 

Oct.  3, '81,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  G.  5th   Div.,  Army  of  the 

West;  Chief  Ord.  Office  Dist.  Western  Va.  from  Oct.  25,  '62,  to  Sept.  12,  '63; 
Chief  Ord.  Officer  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf  and  5th  Mil.  Dist.  from  Sept.,  '60,  to 
July,  '67.  Battles,  skirmishes^  etc. — In  defense  of  Pilot  Knob,  Mo.  Commands 
held— St.  Louis  Arsenal,  temporarilv,  from  April  9  to  July  11,  '62  ;  Wheeling,  Va., 
Ord.  Depot  from  Oct.  25,  '62,  to  Sept.  12, '63;  New  York  Arsen.il  from  July, 
'64,  to  July  18,  '65  ;  Baton  Rouge  Arsenal  from  Sept.  14,  '65,  to  July,  '67  ;  Water- 
town  Arsenal  from  Nov.,  '67,  to  May,  '68;  Detroit  Arsenal  Dec.  15,  70,  to  Feb., 
72  ;  Indianapolis  Arsenal  Oct.  15,  73,  to  April  19,  75;  Allegheny  Arsenal  April 
19,  75,  to  Dec.,  '80 ;  Watervliet  Arsenal  Dec.,  '80,  to  Oct.  3,  '81 ;  National  Ar- 
mory Oct.  3,  '81,  to 

Bullard,  Robert  L.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.)  Born  in  Alabama.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14, 
'85.  Actual  rank-±2<\  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Bullis,  John  L.  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  April  17, 1841.  Retir- 
ing year  19u5;  appointed  from  Ark. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Corp.  Co.  H, 
126th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  8, '62;  discharged  Aug.  17,  '64;  Cap.  llSrh  I 
Cal.  Inf.  Aug.  18,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  6,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept. 
3,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  7,  '67;  trans,  to  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69;  1st.  Lieut. 
June  20,  73  ;  Capt.  April  29,  '86.  Service — Stationed  at  Fort  San  Carlos,  Arizona, 
'90. 

Bullock,  Edwin  C.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Ap- 
poipted  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated 
June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13/'83. 

Bundy,  Omar  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  June'l3,  '83;  trs.  to  3d  Inf.  May  13,  '84. 

Burbank,  Clayton  S.  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas.  Appointed 
from  Kentucky — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Mar.  7,  '67; 
accepted  May  20,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  24,  78;  Capt.  Aug.  21,  '88. 

Burbank,  James  B.  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Connecticut,  Sep.  11,  1838. 
Retiring;  year  1902  ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  20th 
Conn.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  19,  '62;  Capt.  June  4,  '63 ;  resigned  Dec.  17,  '63;  Pvt.  and 
Sergt.  Maj.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '64,  to  Mar.  31,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art. 
Mar.  12,  '65 ;  accepted  Mar.  31.  '65  ;  1st  Lieut  July  28,  '66 ;  Capt.  Nov.  3,  '82. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  War ;  Major  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  battle  of 


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Chancellorsville,  Va.  Service — In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  field 
with  the  Array  of  the  Potomac  in  the  Campaigns  of  '63 ;  out  of  service  to  May 
14,  '64;  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  to  Mar.,  '65;  in  the  defences  of  Washington 
City  to  Oct.,  '65  ;  at  Ft.  Warren,  Mass.,  to  Dec.,  '65  ;  with  light  battery  of  3d  Art. 
from  Jan.,  '66, to  May,  '67;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  and  at  various  stations  on  the 
Atlantic  and  Pacific  coasts,  from '67  to '90;  present  station,  San  Antonio,  Tex. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  1-3,  '63;  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Julv  1-3,  '63. 

Burbank,  Jacob  E.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired;  ap- 
pointed from  Indiana— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Add.  Pm.  Vol.  Feb.  19,  '63 ;  ace. 
Mar.  20,  '63;  vacated  April  10,  '67;  Major,  Pm.  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  17,  '67;  accepted 
April  10,  '67 ;  retired  March  3,  75. 

Burke,  Daniel  W.  (Captain  14th  Inf.,  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Connecticut, 
April  22,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 
Pvt.,  Corp.  and  1st  Sergt.  Companies  E  and  B,  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  10,  '58,  to  Nov. 
8,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  18,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  8,  '62;  1st  Lieut. 
July  2,  '63;  Capt.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  April  5,  '67;  trans,  to 
14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  22,  '69.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Capt.  July  2,  '63,  and  Major 
Jan.  22,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 
Service — Engaged  against  hostile  Indians  in  Minn.,  Dak.,  and  Neb.,  to  April, 
'61 ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, and  participated  in  the  Campaigns  of  Va.,  Md.,  and  Pa.,  in  which  latter 
he  was  severely  wounded  and  recommended  for  office  duty,  owing  to  being  in- 
capacitated for  field  duty,  from  wounds  received  ;  mustering  officer,  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  Nov.,  '63,  to  July,  '64;  regimental  recruiting  service,  Sundusky,  O.,  and 


Dept.  Platte,  to  '76  ;  on  Indian  Campaign  with  Gen.  Crook  against  hostiles  under 
Sitting  Bull,  June  to  Oct.,'76 ;  in  dept.  Platte  and  on  the  Pacific  coast  to  '90  ; 
present  station,  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash'n.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Dug  Springs  and  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo. ;  severely  wounded  and  taken 
prisoner  by  the  rebels;  rejoined  command  and  Army  of  the  Potomac  Mar.,  '62; 
engaged  at  the  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill  (wounded),  Savage  Station,  Malvern  Hill, 
2d  Bull  Run,  Ant'etam,  and  Shepherdstown  ;  com.  Co.  and  engaged  at  the  bat- 
tles of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  and  Gettysburg,  where  he  was  severely 
wounded.  Commands  held— Com.  posts  of  Franklin,  Ky.,  to  April,  '67,  and  Jeffer- 
eonville,  Ind.,  to  Nov.,  '68. 

Burkhardt,  Samuel,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Palos,  111., 
Sep.  10,  1865.  Retiring  year  1929;  appointed  from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.,  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June  12,  '89.  Actual  raw/,-— 2d  Lieut.  25th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  and 
served  there  to  present  time. 

Burnett,  George  R.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  14,  '76; 
graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  12,  '80;  1st 
Lieut.  June  6,  '85. 

Burnett,  Levi  F.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y. ;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil 
Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  A,  84th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  16,  '62;  trans,  to  Co. 
A,  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  Aug.  15,  '63;  discharged  May  23,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Reserve 
Corps.  May  12,  '64;  accepted  May  23,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  9,  '67;  2d  Lieut. 
36th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  25,  '67;  accepted  June  10,  '67;  trans,  to  7th  U.  S.  Inf.,  May 
19,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  May  10,  73;  Capt.  April  23,  '89.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  1st  Lieut. 
May  25,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.; 
Capt.  May  25,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  1st  Lieut. 
Vol.  Mar.  13, '65,  and  Capt.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.  Service — In  the  field  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  4he  Md.  cam- 
paign Sep.,  '62  ;  at  Wheeling,  Va.,  on  staff  duty,  '64-5 ;  at  Trenton,  N.  J.,  on  staff 


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duty  to  Jan.,  '66 ;  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  on  Bureau  duty  from  Feb.,  '66,  to  April,  '69; 
on  recruiting  service  Oct.  1,  '80,  to  Oct.  6,  '82;  in  Dep.  of  Platte  from  '82  to  '90; 
present  station,  Fort  Logan,  Col.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  21st  Regiment  Vet. 
Res.  Corps  May,  '64 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  in  the  office  of  the  Acting  Assistant-Provost- 
Marshal-General,  Disbursing  officer  and  Supt.  of  Vol.  recruiting  service,  Wheel- 
ing, Va.,  Auo-.,  '64,  to  May,  '65 ;  Adj.  post  of  Trenton,  N.  J.,  to  Jan.,  '66  ;  Bureau 
duty.  Louisville,  Ky.,  March,  '66 ;  Adj.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  Nov.  5,  74,  to  Oct.  1,  '80. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam, 
Md.  (severely  woundeH).  Sep.  15  and  17, '62. 

Burnham,  David  R.  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Nov.  20,  1835.  Re- 
tiring year  1899;  app.  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  67th  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  28,  '61;  Capt.  Jan.  7,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sep.  15,  '64;  2d  Lieut. 
35th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  18,  '67;  accepted  July  17,  '67 ;  trans,  to  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug. 
12,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '75  ;  Capt.  Oct.  31,  '84. 

Burnham,  Horace  Blois  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.f 
Sept.  10,1824.  Retired;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Lieut.-Col. 
67th  Pa.  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  31,  '64;  Major,  Judge  Adv.  Oct.  31, 
'64 ;  ace.  Oct.  31, '64  ;  transferred  to  permanent  establishment  Feb.  25,  '67  ;  Lieut. 
Col.,  Dep.  Judge  Adv.  Gen.  July  5,  '84;  ace.  Sept.  17,  '84;  retired  Sept.  10,  '88. 
Brevet  rank — Brevets  as  lieutenant-colonel  and  colonel  vols.  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the 
"Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  Series  I.  Vol.  XXVII.  Part  III.  p.  799;  upon  being 
relieved  from  duty  in  the  Department  of  the  Platte,  1st  September,  '86,  General 
Crook,  Department  Commander,  in  General  Orders  No.  11,  H'd  Qr's  Dep't  of  the 
Platte,  I.  '86,  said:  "The  Department  Commander  takes  this  occasion  to  express 
his  appreciation  of  Colonel  Burnham's  conscientious  fidelity  to  his  duties  during 
his  long  term  of  service  in  this  Department"  (nearly  14  years).  In  anticipation 
of  retirement,  Gen.  Howard,  the  Div.  Commander,  directed  the  following  commu- 
nication :  "The  Division  Commander  desires  to  express  to  you  his  esteem  and  his 
thanks  for  the  faithful  and  zealous  manner  in  which  you  have  performe  1  the  duties 
of  Judge  Advocate  of  this  Division,  and  of  the  Department  of  California.  You  wi'l 
carry  with  you  the  best  wishes  of  the  Staff  officers  for  your  welfare  and  happiness." 
Service — Took  station  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  April  3,  '62;  accompanied  regiment 
to  Harper's  Ferrv,  Va.,  in  Feb., '63 ;  April, '63,  stationed  at  Berryville,  Va. ; 
joined  forces  at  Maryland  Heights,  Md.,  June  16,  and  escorted  stores,  ordnance, 
etc.,  from  Harper's  FVrry  to  Washington,  D.  C. ;  joined  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in 
Maryland,  in  July,  '63,  and  participated  in  all  its  actions  and  campaigns  during 
that  year;  temporary  duty  in  New  York,  '63,  during  the  riots;  ordered  to  Wash- 
ington, Dec.  26,  '63,  as  member  of  general  court-martial,  and  detailed  as  judge- 
advocate;  Oct.  31, '64,  judge-advocate  of  general  courts-martial  under  orders  of 
War  Department  until  '66  ;  on  duty  in  the  Bureau  of  Military  Justice  from  May 
23,  '66.  until  April  18,  '67,  when  assigned  chief  judge-advocate  of  the  first  Mil. 
Dist.,  Richmond,  Va.,  and  continued  so  engaged  until  June, '70 ;  additionally 
assigned  as  judge  of  the  Hustings  Court,  Richmond,  Va.,  Sept.  11,  '67;  relieved, 
and  appointed  one  of  the  judges  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Appeals  of  Virginia 
June  9, '69,  and  elected  president  thereof;  performed  ?uch  duty  until  relieved 
June  1,  '70;  June  3,  '70,  assigned  to  Department  of  the  South  ;  April  24.  '72, 
additionally  assigned  to  temporary  duty  in  Department  of  Texas;  relieved  Nov. 
2,  '72;  Nov.  20,  '72,  assigned  to  duty  in  the  Department  of  the  Platte,  and  judge- 
advocate  Headquarters  Department  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb. ;  relieved  from 
duty  Sept.  10,  '86,  and  assigned  to  duty  Dept.  of  Cal.  and  Mil.  Div.  Pacific,  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  until  retirement.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  O.  G.  3d  Brigade,  3d 
Div.,  3d  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Aug.,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Attacked  by  General  Early  June  10,  '63 ;  joined  General  Milroy's  forces  and  engaged 
in  affair  at  Opequan  River,  Va. ;  participated  in  battle  of  Winchester  during  12th, 
13th  and  14th  June,  '63,  and  in  all  the  actions  and  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  in  '63.  Commands  held — 3d  Brigade,  3d  Div.,  3d  Army  Corps  of  the  Army 
of  Potomac,  temporarily  in  N.  Y.  during  the  riots,  '63.  History— Admitted  to  the 
bar  at  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  Aug.  12,  '44,  and  practiced  law  in  the  courts  of  that  State 


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until  '61 ;  commenced  organization  of  3-year  regiment  of  volunteers  July  26,  '61  ; 
mustered  as  lieut.-col.of  67th  Regiment  Inf.  at  Phila.,  Pa.,  Oct.  31, '61 ;  since  retire- 
ment went  to  his  farm,  "  Aspen  Shade  "  (near  Richmond),  Henrico  Co.,  Va. 
Burnham,  William  P.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).     Born  in  Pennsylvania  Jan. 

10,  1860.     Retiring  year,  1924.     Appointed  from  the  Army.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  from  July  1,  77,  to  June  30,  '80.     Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and 
Sgt.  general  service  and  Co.  E,  14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Apr.  26,  '81 ,  to  July  5,  '83  ; 
2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July  3,  '83;  accepted  July  6,  '83.    Service— Joined  regiment 
on  frontier  duty  in  the  West,  and  served  with  it  in  various  places  to  '87  ;  student 
at  the  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application  for  Infantry  and  Cavalry  to  '89; 
graduated  in  Class  of '89,  and  honorably  mentioned  by  the  Commanding  officer,  in 
orders,  for  reaching  and  maintaining  distinguished  position  in  his  class,  and  for 
writing  one  of  the  three  prize  essays,  entitled,  "  Military  Training  of  the  Regular 
Army ; "  present  station,  Fort  Riley,  Kan.     History — Son  of  Capt.  D.  R.  Burnham, 
15th  Inf.,  and  nephew  of  Col.  H.  B.  Burnham,  U.  S.  A.,  retired. 

Burns,  James  M.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  1st  W.  Va.  Vol.  Inf.,  and 
Co.D,  2d  W.Va.  Vol. inf.,  from  Oct.  3, '61, to  July  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.Inf. 
Sent.  21,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept,  26,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  25,  74  ;  Captain  June  22, '89. 

Burns,  William  W.  (Colonel  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  3,  1825. 
Retired.  App.  from  Ohio  to  Mil.  Acad. ;  graduated  in  class  of '47.  Actual  rank — 
Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '47 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Sept.  8,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  12,  '50;  Capt.  Com.  of  Sub.  Nov.  3,  '58 ;  Maj.  Com.  of  Sub.  Aug.  3,  '61 ; 
Lieut.-Col.  asst.  Com. -gen.  June  23,  '74  ;  Col.  asst.  Com. -gen.  Nov.  9,  '84  ;  Brig.- 
Genl.  Vol.  Sept.  28,  '61;  Maj.-Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  29,  '62;  resigned  conditionally 
volunteer  rank  March  20,  '63.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Lieutenant-Colonel  June  29, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Savage  Station,  Va. ; 
Brevet  Colonel  June  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Glendale,  Virginia;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  the  war  with  Mexico 
on  recruiting  service  and  frontier  duty,  '48-54;  recruiting  service, '54-56 ;  in 
Florida,  '56-57  ;  Utah,  '57-58;  supervising  Commissary,  Ind.  Ter.,  '58-61 ;  Army 
of  the  Ohio,  '61;  Shenandoah  galley  November,  '61;  Virginia  Peninsula  cam- 
paign March-July,  '62 ;  Dept.  of  the  Northwest  Sept.,  '63,  to  '65 ;  Department 
of  South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  Florida  Oct.,  '65,  to  '66;  Dept.  of  the  Carolinas 
June-Aug.,  '66  ;  Mil.  Mayor  of  Charleston  July,  '68;  New  York,  Dept.  East.,  '68 
-72 ;  Div.  of  Pacific,  Dept.  of  Cal.,  '72  to  79  ;  Baltimore,  79  to  '83  ;  Div.  of  the 
Atlantic,  '83  to  '89;  retired  Sept.  3,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied—  R.  Q.  M.  5th 
Inf.  Nov.  1,  '56,  to  Aug.  18,  '58 ;  Brigade  Q.  M.  and  Com.  during  Mex.  War ; 
Chief  Com.  of  Sub.  Army  of  the  Ohio,  '61 ;  Chief  Com.  Dept.  of  the  Northwest 
Sept.,  '63,  to  '65;  Chief  Com.  Dept.  of  S.  C.,  Ga.,  Fla.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  '66;  Chief 
Com.  Dept.  of  the  Carolinas  June-Aug.,  '66  ;  Purchasing  and  depot  Com.  N.  Y. ; 
Chief  Com.  Dept.  East,  '68  to  72;  Chief  Com.  Div.  of  the  Pacific,  Dept.  of  Cal., 
72  to  79;  Purchasing  and  depot  Com.,  Baltimore,  7SPto  '83  ;  Chief  Com.  Div.  of 
Atlantic  '83  to  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Mexican  War  ;  engaged  against  the 
Seminoles  in  Florida  '56-57  ;  Utah  Campaign  '57-58  ;  Shenandoah  Valley  Nov., 
'61;  engaged  in  the  Rappahannock  Campaign,  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ; 
Peninsula  Campaign,  wounded  at  Savage  Station  ;  commanded  at  point  of  attack, 
checked  movement  to  pierce  line  of  march.  Commands  held — Co.  in  Mexican 
War;  Brigade  Shenandoah  Valley  Nov.,  '61;  Division  in  the  Rappahannock 
Campaign. 

Burr,  Edward  (First  Lieut  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,78  ;  graduated  June  13, 
'82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Eng.  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut.  April  16/83. 

Burr,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84  ;  graduated  June 

11,  '88.     Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  11,  '88. 

Burt,  Andrew  S.  (Lieut.  Col.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Nov.  29,  1839.  Re- 
tiring year  1903.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Sergt.  Co.  A, 


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6th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  15,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  18th  U.  S. 
Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  July  16,  '61;  Capt.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  April  3, '62  ; 
accepted  April  25,  '62  ;  vacated  May  30,  '63  ;  Capt.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  30,  '63  ; 
trans,  to  27th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  trans,  to  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14.  '69 ;  Major 
8th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  26,  '83;  Lieut-Col.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '88.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Cupt.  June  19,  '62,  for  gLllant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Mill  Spring,  Ky. ;  Major  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during: 
the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.  Service — In  the  field 
during  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  Army  of  the  West,  engaged  in  various 
campaigns,  including  the  celebrated  Atlanta  Campaign,  '64  ;  since  the  war  on  duty 
in  various  posts  on  the  extreme  Indian  frontier,  and  at  present  in  command  of 
Fort  Washikie,  Wyo.  Staff  position*  occupied— C*pt.  and  Add.  A.  D.  C.  from 
April  3,  '62,  to  May  30,  '63.  Battles  skirmishes,  etc.— In  battle  of  Mill  Spring, 
Ky.,  June  19.  '62,  and  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Sept.  1,  '64. 

Burton,  Gaorga  H.  (Lieut.  C>lonel  and  Inspector  General).  B^rn  in  Dela- 
ware, Jan.  12,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Delaware.  Cadet 
at  the  United  States  Military  Academy  Jif.y  1,  '61  ;  graduated  June  23. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  23.  '65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23, '65; 
transferred  to  21st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Captain  Aug.  16,  '71  ;  Major  and  Inspector 
General  M  rch  27,  '85;  accepted  April  1,  '85 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Inspector  General 
Aug.  31, '88.  Service— Served  with  regiment  at  \Vashington,  D.  C..  in  Ari/ona, 
and  on  the  Pacific  coast  to  '83  ;  in  the  Modoc  Indian  Campaign,  '73  ;  in  th« 
Perces  Indian  War,  '77;  in  the  Bannock  Indian  War;  in  the  Dept.  of  Platte,  at 
Fort  Sidn?y,  from '83  to  '85.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  2<f  B:Ut.  12th  Inf., 
from  Nov.,  '65,  to  S*pt.  21,  '66;  Adj.  21st  Inf.,  from  Dec.  9,  '66,  to  June  2,  '68, 
and  from  April  5,  '69,  to  Aug.  16,  71 ;  A.  D.  C.  June  9,  '68,  to  April  4,  '»'.'.'. 
Battles,  Skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  battle  of  the  Lava  Beds,  January  3,  73;  and  in 
numerous  skirmishes  betweeji  that  date  and  April  10,  and  in  last  battle  with 
those  Indians  April  15-17,  73  ;  in  the  battle  of  the  North  Fork  of  tlu>  t'learwater 
with  Nez  Perces  Indians  July  11-12,  77.  ffonorabfy  mentioned — \V:i«*  rvcmn- 
mended  for  brevet  for  distinguished  service  in  the  Lava  Beds  of  Northern  California. 

Burton,  Henry  G.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).     Born  in  Vermont  Oct., 
1846.     Retiring  year  1910.     Appointed   from  Vermont — Civil  Life.     Actual  rank 
—1st  Lieut,  and  Asat.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  Aug.  5,  76;  accepted  Aug.  21,  76 ;  Capt. 
and  Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  5,  '81.     Service — Po*t  Surgeon  Fort  Bowie,  A.  T.,  from  Oct., 
76,  to  May,  78;  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  to  Aug.,  78;  Poet  Sur- 
geon Fort  Verde,  A.  T.,  to  Sep.,  '80;   on  leave  of  absence  Nov.  and  Dec., '80; 
Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  from  Jan.  to  May,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon  at 
Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  (temporary  duty),  to  May,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y., 
to  Oct.,  '82;  on   leave  of  absence  from  Nov.,  '82,  to  April,  '83;  Post  Sin 
Fort  A.  Lincoln,  N.  D.  (temporary  duty),  to  Aug.  1,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  at 
Assinaboine,  Mont.,  from  Sep., '83,  to  May  1, '87;  on  sick  leave  from  Ma\ 
'87,  to  Oct.  22,  '87  ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Watervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  from  Nov.,  '87, 
to  Feb..  '88 ;  on  sick  leave*  from  Feb.  2,  '88,  to  Oct.  1,  '89;  on  temporary  duty  at 
David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.  1,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Bush,  Edward  G.  (Lieut.-Colonel  llth  Inf.).  Born  in'Illinois  Feb.  5,  1838. 
Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Illinois  to  Mil.  Acad. '54;  graduated  Juiy 
1, '59.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July  1,  '59;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf. 
Aug.  7,  '59;  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined);  1st  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  May 
14, '61;  Captain  March  13,  '63;  Major  6th  Inf.  April  11/82;  Lieut. -Col.  llth 
Inf.  October,  13,  '86.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  July  2,  '63.  Honorably 
mentioned — In  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  by  Brigade  Commander,  Col. 
S.  Burbank,  2d  Inf.,  Vol.  XXV.  Series  1.  p.  533— all  at  present  published. 
Service — Served  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  from  Sept.  30,  V>9,  to  July,  '6^;  on  fron- 
tier duty,  Fort  Wise,  Kas.,  Sept.,  '60  ;  at  Mil.  Acad.  (in  Spanish)  Oct.,  Nov.,  "Dec., 
'60;  leave  of  absence  Dec.  '60,  to  April,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Wise  from  April,  '61,  to 
Sept.,  '61;  Adjt.  10th  luf.  Sept.,  '61,  at  Fort  Laramie  N.  T.;  was  Adjt,  10th  Inf. 
till  promoted  Captain,  actually  till  after  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  May  1, 
'63,  where  he  commanded  10th  Inf.,  not  having  heard  of  his  promotion  previous 


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to  that  time;  no  field  officer  or  Captain  with  regiment  at  that  time;  served 
during  War  of  Rebellion  ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  N.  T.,  Sept.,  '61,  to  June,  '62  ;  at 
Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  from  June,  '62,  to  April,  '63  (engaged  in  actions  of  the 
Rappahannock  Campaign  and  Pennsylvania  Campaign,  '63 ;  slightly  wounded  at 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg) ;  on  duty  in  the  Department  of  the  Missouri,  in  office 
of  the  A.  A.  Provost-Marshal-General,  August,  '63,  to  January,  '65  ;  Military 
Academy  (in  Spanish)  from  January,  '65,  to  June,  '68;  Fort  Ripley,  Minnesota, 
Sept.,  '68,  to  May,  '69;  on  duty  during  winter  of  '68-69  as  witness  of  Indian 
payments  in  Minnesota;  Brownsville,  Tex.,  June, '69 ;  Corpus  Christi,  Tex.,  June, 
'69 ;  Ringgold  Barracks,  May,  70,  to  April,  72 ;  on  leave  April,  72,  to  Aug.,  72 ; 
San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Aug.,  72,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  Oct.,  '72,  to 
June,  73 ;  S  in  Felipe,  Tex.,  June,  73,  to  Aug.,  73  ;  Fort  Stockton,  Tex.,  Aug. 
30,  73,  to  May,  75;  at  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  May,  75,  to  Sept.,  76 ;  at  Gover- 
nor's Island  from  Oct.  1,  75,  to  Oct.  19,  76 ;  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  from  Oct.,  76,  to 
January,  77;  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  July,  77,  to  July,  78,  and  at 
David's  Island  from  July,  78,  till  Oct.,  78;  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  Dec.,  78,  to 
May,  79;  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  May,  79,  to  May, '82 ;  joined  6th  Inf.  as  Major 
May,  '82,  Fort  Douglas,  U.  T. ;  Fort  Thoraburgh,  U.  T.,  from  June  till  Oct.,  '83  ; 
Fort  Douglas,  U.  T.,  from  Oct.,  '83,  to  Oct.,  '86 ;  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  from  Nov.  10, 
'86,  to  July  28,  '87;  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  from  Aug.,  '87,  to Staff  posi- 
tions occupied — Adj.  10th  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '61,  to  March  13,  '63.  Bottles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  in  actions  of  the  Rappahannock  Campaign  and  Pennsylvania 
Campaign,  '63;  slightly  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg.  Commands  held — 
Fort  Ripiey,  Minn.,  Sept.,  '68,  to  May,  '69;  Fort  Stockton,  Tex.,  Aug.  30,  73,  to 
May,  75;  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  July,  77,  to  July,  78;  Fort  Brady, 
Mich.,  May,  79,  to  May, '82;  Fort  Thornburgh,  U.  T.,  June  to  Oct., '83 ;  Fort 
Yates,  D.  t.,  Nov.  10,  '*6,  to  July  28,  '87. 

Bush,  James  C.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  71;  graduated  June  16,  75. 
Actual  Rnnk—W  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '82. 
Service — Stationed  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  '90,  under  orders  with  regiment  for 
Pacific  coast. 

Bushnell,  George  B.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.)  Born  in  Massachusetts  Sept. 
10,  1853.  Retiring  year  1917;  appointed  from  Wisconsin — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank—l&t  L:eut.  and  Asst.  Surg.,  U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  18,  '81 ;  accepted  March  8,  '81 ; 
Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '86. 

Butler,  Edmund  (Maj.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  March  19,  1827.  Retiring 
year  1891  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  Rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf. 
Oct.  7,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '62;  Capt.  May  14,  '64;  Maj  2d  Inf.  Oct.  8,  '85. 
Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  officially  by  Dept.  Com.  for  settling, 
without  resort  to  force,  "difficult  and  delicate"  question  of  claim  of  certain 
Kansas  troops  on  the  Missouri  border,  not  to  have  been  enlisted  lor  three  years 
or  during  the  war,  as  shown  by  the  muster-rolls,  but  as  "  Home-Guards,"  and 
refusal  of  troops  raised  as  artillery  to  serve  as  infantry  ;  for  services  in  expedition 
agaiiint  Navajo  Indians,  '65,  thanked  by  Dept.  Com.,  and  recommended  for 
brevet  majority  for  gallantry  and  success;  recommended  by  Gen.  Miles  for  a 
brevet  majority  for  "  conspicuous  gallantry  in  leading  his  command  against 
greatly  superior  numbers  of  hostile  Indians,  strongly  entrenched  at  Wolf  Moun- 
tain, 'W.  TX,  Jan.  8,  1877."  Service— In  '61,  special  duty  with  Inspector  of 
Volunteer  troops  in  Kansas  and  Missouri;  attached  to  Co.  E,  Ibt  U.  S. 
Infantry  '62;  mustering  officer,  consolidating  and  re-mustering  Kansas  volun- 
teers; '62,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas;  ordered  to  New  Mexico;  joined  6th 
Infantry  in  Camp  Peralto,  New  Mexico;  Albuquerque,  New  Mexico;  '63,  Loa 
Pinos,  N.  M.;  64,  marched  to  Texas,  with  head-quarters  5th  Infantry;  rebuilt 
Fort 'Bliss,  Tex.,  after  re-occupation  ;  '65,  ordered  to  Navajo  country  to  take  com- 
mand of  old  Fort  Wingate,  Jan.  1 ;  in  command  of  expedition  composed  of  Cali- 
fornia and  New  Mexican  Vol.  Cav., Pueblo  Indians,and  citizen  volunteers, against 
Navajo  Indians  in  Canon  de  Chelle  ;  struck  tribe  under  Manoelito  Grande  return- 
ing from  Apache  country  to  their  old  home  in  Chuaca  Valley ;  attack  in  the 


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Cienega  Amarilla,  and  recapture  of  large  herd  of  sheep,  ponies,  etc. ;  capture  of 
Sarcilio  Largo's  family;  attack  in  Chusca  Valley  ;  drove  Indians  out  of  the  Canon 
de  Chelle ;  marched  720  miles  in  22  days,  21  hours  in  saddle  on  one  occasion, 
18  in  another;  two  days  without  rations;  results  of  expedition — dispersion  of 
Indiana,  abandoning  everything,  31  Indians  killed,  27  prisoners,  recapture  of 
stolen  herds,  received  surrender  of  Manoelito  Grande,  2000  to  3000  prisoners 
sent  to  new  reservation  on  the  Pecos  River;  '66,  ordered  to  proposed  line  of 
Kansas  Pacific  Railway;  marched  from  Ft.  Wingate,  N.  M.,  to  Ft.  Wallace,  Kans., 
Nov.  and  Dec.,  600  miles;  Dec.,  '68,  ordered  to  Arickeree  Fork  with  80  Inf.  men 
to  bring  in  bodies  of  killed  in  Forsyth  affair;  two  feet  of  snow;  exhumed  bodies 
under  fire  of  main  body  of  Sioux;  two  bodies,  those  of  Lt.  Beecher,3d  Iiifty.,  and 
Dr.  Moers  had  been  taken  out  of  graves  by  Sioux,  probably  in  revenge  for  rifling 
of  Sioux  graves  on  the  Republican  by  camp  followers;  articles  of  clothing  belong- 
ing to  the  two  officers  found  in  the  graves  ;  '69,  guarding  Smoky  Hill  Stage  Route 
from  Wallace  to  Denver;  Indian  operations;  volunteered  with  his  company  for 
expedition  against  Pawnees  under  Gen.  C.  R.  Woods  ;  '71,  guarding  line  of  Kansas 
Pacific ;  October,  ordered  with  two  companies  to  Southeastern  Kansas  for  protec- 
tion of  Missouri  River,  Fort  Scott,  and  Gulf  Railroad  against  organized  land- 
leaguers;  72,  Oct.,  ordered  to  the  plains;  Dec.,  camp  fever;  on  sick-leave  in 
Europe;  '73,  June,  rejoined  at  Ft.  Dodge,  Ks.;  on  line  of  Atchison  and  Santa  F6 
Railroad;  '74,  served  through  expedition  against  Comauches  and  Kiowas  in  the 
Indian  country  and  Texas,  under  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles;  75,  in  camp  on  North  Fork 
of  Red  River,  Texas;  April,  Ft.  Riley,  Kansas;  76,  ordered  to  Yellowstone  on 


Snelling,  Minn.,  on  special  duty  under  private  instructions  of  Department  com- 
mander at  Standing  Rock,  D.  T.;  June,  '81,  rejoined  regiment  at  Ft.  Keogh,  M. 
T.;  Sept.,  in  the  field  guarding  working  parties  on  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  ;  '82, 
at  Ft.  Keogh,  M.  T.;  April.  '83,  recorder  of  court  of  inquiry  at  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.; 
'85,FortTownsend,W.T.;  '86,  April,  Memberof  Board  ol  Officers  for  examination  of 
non-comd.  officers,  for  promotion,  at  Vancouver  Bks.;  July,  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.;  with 
Batt.  2d  Inf.  at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment,  Grand  Inland,  Neb.;  '87,  June.  M.-mber  of 
Board  of  Visitors  at  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application ;  Sept.,  at  G.  A.  R. 
Encampment,  Omaha,  Neb.;  '88,  Mav,  at  Rifle  Range,  Bellevue,  Neb.;  Member  of 
Board  of  Officers  at  Omaha,  to  examine  non-comd.  officers  for  promotion;  August, 
at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment  at  Norfolk,  Neb.;  Sept.,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Kearney, 
Neb.;  '89,  April,  Member  of  Board  of  Officers  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  for  examination  of 
non-comd.  officers  for  promotion ;  May,  June,  at  Rifle  Range,  Bellevue,  Neb.;  Aug., 
at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment,  Kearney,  Neb.;  Sept.,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Fore  Rob- 
inson, Neb.;  Oct.,  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q. 

M.  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  and  Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  '62;  Act.  R.  Q.  M.  en  route 
to  Texas,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Expedition  against  Navajo  Indians,  '65; 
expedition  against  Pawnees,  under  Gen.  C.  R.  Wood,  '69;  expedition  against  Co- 
manches  and  Kiowas  in  the  Indian  Country  and  Texas,  under  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles, 
74;  in  attack  by  Sioux  Indians  on  steamboats  near  Glendive  redoubt,  at  mouth 
of  Tongue  River,  Aug.,  76 ;  cutting  a  route  through  Bad  Lands  north  of  present 
Fort  Keogh,  to  head  of  Ouster  Creek,  Sept.,  76;  in  expedition  under  Gen.  Miles 
against  Sitting  Bull;  present  at  council  on  Cedar  Creek,  and,  in  subsequent  en- 
gagement, commanded  centre — six  companies — and  in  pursuit  which  ended  with 
surrender  of  eight  chiefs,  claiming  to  represent  700  lodges,  and  flight  of  Sitting 
Bull  with  30  lodges,  and  Gall  with  15,  British  line;  shot  at  by  Gall,  after  council 
on  Cabin  Creek,  while  relieving  an  outpost ;  November,  in  Fort  Peck  expedition 
under  Gen.  Miles;  commanding  reconnoissance  of  Black  Butte  Creek  to  develop 
Sitting  Bull's  whereabouts;  77,  in  expedition  against  confederated  Sioux  and 
Cheyennes  under  Crazy  Horse,  in  the  Wolf  Mountains  ;  led  attack  against  Indians 
fortified  on  a  steep  bluff,  and  massing  in  rear  of  Miles'  position  ;  horse  shot  under 
him;  took  position  and  ended  fight.  Commands  held — Co.  "A,"  1st  Missouri 
Cavalry,  '61;  LOB  Pino*,  New  Mexico, '63;  Old  Fort  Wingate,  New  Mexico, 


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Jan.  1,  '65 ;  expedition  against  Navajo  Indians  '65 ;  fortified  camp  at  Hedinger 
Lake,  '68 ;  Fort  Wallace,  Kansas,  and  Southeastern  Kansas,  71  ;  guards 
on  line  of  Atchison  and  Santa  Fe  R.  II.,  '73;  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty.,  76;  Fort 
Townsend,  VV.  T.,  '85  ;  Batt.  2d  Inf.  at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment,  Grand  Island,  Neb., 
'86;  Regiment  at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment,  Omaha,  Neb.,  '87;  Rifle  Range,  Belle- 
vue,  Neb.,  May,  :88;  Hd.  Qrs.  Baud  and  Batt.  at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment  at  Nor- 
folk, Neb.,  '88;  Batt.  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Kearney,  Neb.,  '88;  Rifle  Range  at 
Bellevue,  Neb.,  May-June;  Regt.  at  G.  A.  R.  Encampment  at  Kearney,  Neb,. 
Aug.;  and  Regt.  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  '89. 

Butler,  John  G.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Bom  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Jan.  23, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  to  Mil.  Acad.,  in  1859;  graduated  June 
11,  1863.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.,  June  11,  '63;  transferred  to  Ord. 
Dept.,  Jan.  29,  '64;  1st  Lieut.,  March  7,  '67;  Capt.,  June  23,  '74.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Chickamauga;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  for  meritorious  services  in  Ord.  Dept.  (declined). 
Honorably  mentiontd — 

[Extract  from  report  of  Fit-it  Lt.  F.  L.  D.  Bustell,  1th  Art.,  on  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Sept.,  1863.] 

*****  f  Lieutenant  Butler,  the  only  officer  with  me,  distinguished  himself  by  his  cool  and 
gallant  conduct,  and  rendered  me  the  most  essential  service. 

Service — In  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  August,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64;  at  Chattanooga, 
Tenn., and  at  Bridgeport,  Ala.,  until  Jan.,  '64;  ordered  on  recruiting  duty  Jan.,  '64; 
declined,  by  permission,  said  detail;  ordered  to  appear  at  Washington  for  exami- 
nation for  transfer  to  the  Ord.  Dept.;  Asst.  Ord.  officer  at  Frankford  Arsenal,  Pa., 
Feb.  1  to  Dec.  11,  '64,  being  detached  May  19  to  July  1  to  arm  and  tquip  New 
Jersey  troops;  sailed  under  sealed  orders  Nov.,  '64,  in  charge  of  ordnance  stores 
and  material  to  anticipate  the  arrival  of  General  Sherman's  army  on  the  Atlantic 
Coast;  Asst.  to  Insptr.  of  Ord.,  New  York,  Boston,  Philadelphia,  West  Point  and 
Reading,  Dec.  11,  '64,  to  June,  '67,  and  Asst.  Const,  of  Ord.  at  Scott  Foundry, 
Reading,  Pa.,  Jan.  4,  '67,  to  June,  '67;  Asst.  at  Leavenworth  Arsenal,  Kan.,  June 
'67,  to  May,  70;  detached  duty  in  Philadelphia  until  Sept.,  70;  Asst.  at  Fort 
Monroe  Arsenal,  Va.,  May  9,  70,  to  Sept.,  73;  on  detached  duty  at  U.  S.  Ord. 
Agency,  N.  Y.,  May  to  Sept.,  73;  Asst.  to  Const,  of  Ord.,  Sept.,  73,  to  April  22, 
76;  Asst.  at  VVatervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  May,  76,  to  May,  '80;  Asst.  at  Watertown 
Arsenal,  Mass.,  May  20,  '80,  to  April  5,  '83;  Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  Ills., 
May  20,  '83,  to  Sept.,  '86;  Asst.  at  the  Nat.  Armory.  Springfield,  Mass.,  Sept., '86, 

to  Dec.  24,  '87;  at  the  St.  Louis  Powder  Depot,  Mo.,  from  Jan.  6,  '88  to  . 

Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battle  of  Chickamauga,  Sept.  19  and  20,  '63.  Commands 
held—M.  S.  Ord.  Agency,  May  to  Sept.,  '83 ;  the  St.  Louis  Powder  Depot,  Mo., 

from  Jan.  6,  '88,  to .       History — Son  of  John  B.  Butler,  Major  and  P.  M.  in 

Mexican  War,  on  staff  of  Gen.  Taylor  and  later  in  Ord.  Dept.  U.  S.  A.,  and  grand- 
son of  John  Butler,  whose  military  records  for  three  generations  extend  back 
through  the  four  great  wars  in  which  the  country  has  been  engaged — the  War 
of  the  Revolution,  the  War  of  1812,  the  Mexican  War  and  the  War  of  the  Seced- 
ing States,  '61-66.  Capt.  Butler  is  the  author  of  "  Projectiles  and  Rifled  Cannon," 
and  of  various  articles  and  publications  upon  the  subjects  of  ordnance,  the  Na- 
tional defence,  etc.  He  is  also  the  inventor  of  th»  "Butler  projectile,"  in  use  with 
rifled  guns  for  the  past  ten  or  twelve  years,  and  in  the  proof  of  both  breech  and 
muzzle-loading  guns  adopted  in  U.  S.  service. 

Butler,  John  H.  (Capt.  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S. 
Art.  May  22,  '61;  accepted  June  3,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  10,  '61  ;  retired  Feb.  7, 
'65;  Capt.  42d  U.S.  Inf.  Jan.  22, '67 ;  accepted  April  1, '67;  unassigned  April 
22,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  mtd.  May  14,  70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Captain 
June  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Glendale,  Va.  ; 
Major  Nov.  8,  '63,  lor  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  action  near  Culpeper, 
Va.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5. 


104  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  BYR 

Butler,  Matthew  C.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  South  Carolina. 
Appointed  from  8.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  gradu- 
ated June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '88;  2d 
Lieut.  9  h  Inf.  Oct.  17,  '88. 

Buttler,  "William  C.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Appointed 
from  IST.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June 
15,76.  Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  3d  U.S.  Inf.  June  15,76;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  16, 
'85.  Service — Stationed  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  '90. 

Byram,  George  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Mississippi.  Appoint- 
ed from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June 
14,  '85.  Actual  rank—I^  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  Jun*i  14,  '85. 

Byrne,  Bernard  A.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.S.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75; 
accepted  Oct.  20,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '82. 

Byrne,  Charles  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Washington.  Appointed  from 
Texah— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  9,77;  accepted 
Jan.  18,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '83. 

Byrne,  Charles  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Md.  Jan.  18,  1846.  Re- 
tiring year  1910;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank  —  \*l  Lieut,  and 
Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68 ;  accepted  Dec.  21,  '68  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  71. 
Service — Ordered  to  Dept.  ot  the  Columbia  Aug.,  '68 ;  Post  Surgeon  Camp 
Lyon,  Idaho,  to  April,  '69;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Boise,  Idaho,  to  Oct.,  '69  ;  Post 
Surgeon  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  to  Sept.,  71;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Warner, 
Oregon,  to  July,  73;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Oct.,  73 ;  at  Willet's  Point,  Nr\v 
York  Harbor,  to  Oct.  1,  75;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Texas,  Sept.  9,  75;  PostSur- 
Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  June,  76;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  March,  77;  Post 
Surgeon  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  Nov.,  79 ;  on  leave  of  absence,  Dec.,  79,  to 
May,  '80;  ordered  to  Dep.  of  the  South  May  14,  '80;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  John- 
son, N.  C.,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Barrancas.  Ela.,  to  Mav,  '83  ;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  May  3,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  to  Aug., 
'83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Lewis,  Colo.,  to  June, '84 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Gibson, 
Inuian  Ty.,  from  July,  '84,  to  Aug.,  '87;  on  duty  at  Washington  Bks,  D.  C.,  from 
Oct.,  '87,  to  Aug.,  '88;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  McHenry,  from  latter  date  to  the 
present  time,  March  22,  '90. 

Byrne,  Charles  C.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Maryland  in  1837. 
Retiring  year  lyul.  Appointed  from  Maryland — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st 
Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.,  June  23, '60;  accepted  June  27, '60;  Cap- 
tain and  Asst.  Surgeon  June  23,  '66  ;  Maj.  and  Surgeon  July  28,  '66;  Lieut.-Col. 
and  Surgeon  March  29,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service 
— Stationed  at  Camp  Verde  and  at  Fort  Mclnto«h,  Texas,  until  that  State 
seceded,  March,  '61;  in  May,  '61,  was  (with  the  command  of  Maj.  C.  C. 
Sibley,  3d  Inf.)  captured  and  paroled  at  Matagorda  Bay,  Texas,  by  the  rebels 
under  Gen.  Van  Dorn  ;  on  duty  in  charge  gen.  hospital  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  from 
July,  'Gl,  to  May,  '62  ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  May,  62,  to 
Aug.,  '62  ;  on  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Surg.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  May, 
'63;  in  charge  of  Armory  Square  Hospital,  Washington,  D.  C.,  May  and  June, 
'63;  in  charge  of  hospital  No.  4,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  July  and  Aug.,  '63;  in  charge 
of  officers'  hospital  and  the  general  field  hospital  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  from 
Sept.,  '63,  to  Sept.,  '64,  during  which  time  the  battles  of  Lookout  Mountain  and 
Missionary  Ridge  took  place ;  in  charge  of  general  hospital  No.  8,  in  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  from  Nov.,  '64,  to  April,  '65 ;  chief  med.  officer  of  the  regular  brigade  sta- 
tioned on  Lookout  Mountain,  from  April,  '65,  to  Sept.,  '65;  Post  Sur.  at  Jackson- 
ville and  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  from  Oct., '65,  to  Dec.,  '66;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort 
Smith,  Ark.,  from  Jan.,  '67,  to  May,  '67  ;  chief  medical  officer  mil.  dist.  of  Ark., 
from  May,  '67,  and  Post  Surg.  at  Little  Rock  arsenal  until  May,  71;  Post  Surg. 


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at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  June,  71,  to  May,  75 ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  A.  Lin- 
coln, Dak.,  from  May,  75,  to  Oct.,  75;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from 
Oct.  75,  to  May,  '80;  Post  Surg.  at  Angel  Island,  Gal.,  from  July,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '81 ; 
Post  Surg.  at  Benicia  arsenal  and  Bks,  Cal.,  from  Oct.,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '84  ;  attending 
Surg.  at  the  U.  S.  Soldiers'  Home,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  May,  '85,  to  the 
present  time. 

Byron,  Joseph  C.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.,  cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  Rank—W  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Cabaniss,  Archibald  Atkinson  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Yreka 
Cal.,  Dec.  25,  '59.  Retiring  year  1923 ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 
Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Troop  B,  4th  Cav.,  from  Jan.  3,  '85,  to  Mar.  14,  '88;  2d 
Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88  ;  accepted  Mar.  15,  '88.  Honorably  mentioned — For 
gallantry  in  action  at  Lava  Beds,  Cal.,  against  Modoc  Indians ;  official  report  of 
Col.  A.  G.  Gillara,  1st  Cav.  Com'g.  Service — Served  in  Campaign  against  Chiri- 
cahua  Apache  Indians  under  Chief  Geronimo,  in  Ariz.,  N.  M.  and  Mexico,  from 
May,  '85,  to  Sep.,  '86  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  since  May 
2,  '88.  History — Grandfather,  James  Cabaniss,  served  during  War  of  '12,  in  Gen. 
Harrison's  command  as  member  of  "Richmond  (Va.)  Blues;"  grandfather, 
Thomas  Gray,  served  as  Capt.,  Com.  Sub.  U.  S.  Vol.,  from  Oct.  31,  '61,  to  May 
31,  '66  ;  father,  Thomas  T.  Cabaniss,  served  as  A.  A.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  from 
Feb.  10,  73,  to  April  30,  75,  and  from  April  1,  '80,  to  Oct.  31,  '83. 

Cajjaniss,  Charles  H  ,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va. ;  app.  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  70  ;  graduated  June  17,  74.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  18,  '83. 

Cabell,  De  Rosey  C.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ark.  Retiring 
year  1926  ;  appointed  from  Ark.  Cadet  at  U.  S  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  '80;  gradu- 
ated June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  15,  '84.  Service— 
Joined  Regt,  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  '84;  in  Geronimo  Campaign,  N.  M.,  and 

Ariz.,  June,  '85,  to  Oct., .'85  ;  in  Dept.  of  Dak.,  '88  to .  Battles,  skirmishes, 

fie. — In  skirmish  with  Apache  Indians  (slightly  wounded)  at  Little  Dry  Creek, 
N.  M.,  Dec.  19,  '85. 

Cabell,  Henry  C.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va. ;  appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  79  ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank— Id.  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  13,  '83.  Service— At  Vancouver 
Bks.,  Washington. 

Cabell,  Julian  M.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Virginia ;  app. 
from  Va.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.,  April  14,  '87  ;  accepted 
April  18,  '87.  Service— At  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb. 

Galdwell,  Daniel  G.  (Major  and  Surgeon.)  Born  in  Penna.,  Nov.  12,  '34. 
Retiring  year  '98  ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  74th  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  4,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  21,  '63  ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  28, 
'66  ;  accepted  Sept.  11,  '66  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  11,  '67  ;  Maj.  Surg.  Dec. 
14,  '82.  Service— At  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  '90. 

Calef,  John  H.  (Captain  2d  Art.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Mass.  Sept.  24,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905  ;  app.  from  Mass.  Cadet  to  the  U.  S.  M:l.  Acad.  July  1,  '58; 
graduated  June  17, '62.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  17, '62; 
transferred  to  2d  U.  S.  Art.  Oct.  6,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '63  ;  Capt.  10th  U.  S. 
Cav.  June  12,  '67  (declined);  Capt.  2d  Art.  March  16,  75.  'Brevet  rank  - 
Bvt.  Capt.  July  6,  '64,  for  gallantry  and  good  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.,  and  in  the  campaign  from  the  Rapidan  to  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj. 
March  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  gallant  services  during  the  war.  Honorably 
mentioned — In  the  Records  of  the  Rebellion,  in  reports  on  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, series  i,  vol.  xxvii,  pp.  167,  927,  935*,  936,  1028.  Service— Served  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  from  '62  to 
'65  ;  (record  from  ''65  to  75  not  given) ;  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  as 
Instructor  in  the  Art  of  War,  from  May  11,  75,  to  April  8,  '88.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  2d  Art.  from  Nov.  18,  '64,  to  March  16.  75.  History— Great 

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grandson  of  Col.  John  Calef,  of  Kingston,  N.  H.,  an  officer  in  the  Revolutionary 
army. 

Calhoun,  Frederic  S.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio;  app.  from  Dak. 
—Civil  "Lite.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  137th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  May  12,  '64;  dis- 
charged Aug.  19,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  10,  75;  accepted  April  2, 
75  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3,  '86.  Service— Served  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  75-6  ;  in 
campaign  agaiust  hostile  Sioux  Indian*,  with  £ren.  Crook,  from  June  to  Oct., 
76;  at  Fort  Douglass,  Utah,  to  '83;  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.,  to  present  date. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Action  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  Sept.,  76. 

Califf,  Joseph  M.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa. ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil 
Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Oct.  8,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  March  5, 
'65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  13,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Aug.  17,  '67 ;  ace.  Aug.  27,  '67 ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  21,  75.  Brevet  rank— Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services.  Service — In  Md.  and  Va.  to  March,  '64;  in  S.  C.  and  Fla. 
March  to  Aug.,  '64;  in  Va.  from  Aug.,  '64,  to  April,  '65;  in  Tex.  to  Nov.,  '06; 
Provost  Marshal,  post  of  Lanaca,  Tex. ;  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  and  Fort  Pulaski, 
Ga.,  '69 ;  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  and  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  76-77 ;  Fort 
Brooke,  Fla.,  Key  West  and  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  '81-84  ;  Alt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala., 
'83-84  ;  on  duty  at  the  State  University  of  Iowa,  '86-89 ;  with  Light  Battery  C, 

Washington  Bks.,  D.  C.,  from  March,  '90,  to .     Staff  position*  occupied— *Post 

Adj.,  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  and  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  '69;  Post  Adj.,  Fort  \V;id.sworth, 
N.  Y.  H.,  and  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  76-77 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort 
Brooke,  Fla.,  '81-82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Key  West  and  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  '81  to  '84 ; 
Post  Adj.,  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  '83-84.  Baltic*,  skirmishes,  dc.— Engaged  in 
operations  before  Richmond  and  Petersburg,  actions  of  Darbytown  Road,  Fort 
Harrison,  Armstrong's  Mills,  Hatcher's  Run,  assault  on  Petersburg,  and  capitu- 
lation of  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 

Callahan,  Charles  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired ;  app. 
from  Mo.— Civil  Life.  Actual  ran*— Sergt.  Co.  K,  1st.  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20, 
'61 ;  discharged  Aug.  9,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Mo.  Vol.  L.  Art.  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  l.t  Lu-ut. 
Sept.  1,  '62;  Capt:  Jan.  26,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  16,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S. 
Art.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  17,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66;  trans,  to  4th  I'. 
S.  Cav.  Jan.  13,  74;  Capt.  April  2,  79.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bentonville,  N.  C. 
Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  in  the  Army  of  the 
West;  in  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea  and  through  the  Carolinas;  retired  for  dis- 
ability in  the  line  of  duty  Feb.  11,  '87. 

Callinan,  Daniel  P.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  inlreland  July.24,1839.  Retiring 
year  1903;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.,and  1st  Sergt. 
Co.  E,  1st  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  5,  '60,  to  Oct.  2,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug. 
10,  '63;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  July  1,  79. 

Cameron,  George  H.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  111. ;  app.  from  111. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83.   Actual  rank- 
2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '83.    Service— At  Presidio  of  San  Francisco, 
Cal. 

Campbell,  Archibald  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
July  16, 1865.  Retiring  year  1929;  app.  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  Mil.  Acad.,  class 
of  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  12,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art., 
Dec.  10,  '89.  Service— At  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  four  months ;  at  Washington 
Bks.,  D.  C.  one  month.  Staff  positions  occupied— Post.  Adj.  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N. 
Y.  H.  History— One  year  at  U.  S.  Naval  Acad.;  son  of  Col.  John  Campbell,  U. 
S.  A.,  retired. 

Campbell,  George  J.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Scotland  Sept.  26, 1824. 
Retired.  Appointed  troin  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Artificer  Co.  "  N  " 
Eng.  Jan.  13,  '51,  to  Nov.  28,  '60  ;  Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Bat.  "  C  "  and 
reg.  qr.  mr.  Sgt.  3d  Art.  Dec.  11,  '60,  to  June  13,  *64 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.,  May  18,  '64 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  6,  '86.  /Service — Joined  regiment  en  route  for  New  Mexico ; 
arrived  at  Fort  Union,  Aug.  12,  1866;  was  sent  in  command  of  company  to 
Maxwell's  Ranche,  Cimarrou,  N.  M.,  to  quell  trouble  with  Ute  and  Apache 


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Indians ;  had  charge  of  them  as  A.  C.  S.,  I.  D.,  until  June,  '67 ;  on  duty  as  Eng. 
Officer  At  Little  Rock  ;  on  the  expedition  to  Princeton,  Ark.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—Post Q.  M.  at  Fort  Union,  June  16,  '67  to  Sept.  '67  ;  A.  A.  Gen.  on  a  Cav. 
expedition  to  Dardanelle,  Ark. ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Maxwell's  Ranche,  N.  M.,  '67-8.  Com- 
mands held— Com.  Co.  F.  and  Post  of  Pine  Bluff,  Ark.,  Jan.,  '66-April,  '66;  com. 
of  a  section  of  Art.  in  action  with  Apache  Indians,  and  slightly  wounded  in  thigh. 
Retired  July  29,  '68,  for  loss  of  left  arm  and  eye  and  portion  of  the  right  hand. 

Campbell,  John  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Sept,  16, 1821.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  13, 
'47  ;  accepted  Mar.  22,  '48;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  13,  '52;  Maj.  and  Surg. 
May  21,  '61 ;  Col.  Med.  Dir.  Vol.  from  Feb.  25,  '65,  to  June  30,  '65;  Lieut.  Col. 
and  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  8,  77;  Col.  and  Surg.  Dec.  7,  '84;  retired  by  operation 
of  law  Sept.  16,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  the  war  with 
Mexico;  in  Texas,  California,  New  York  City,  Fort  Crawford,  Wis.,  Fort  Ridgely, 
Minn.,  Military  Academy,  Plattsburgh  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Washington,  D.  C., 
'48-61 ;  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  medical  director,  Fort  Wood, 
New  York  Harbor,  '61-63;  member  of  a  retiring  board,  Wilmington,  Del.,  '63; 
at  Philadelphia  to  '65  as  medical  director;  Augusta,  Ga.,  to  '66  as  medical 
director;  post  surgeon  Madison  Barracks,  Sackett's  Harbor,  New  York,  '66; 
Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Nov.,  '67;  Fort  Randall,  Dakota,  Nov.,  70;  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  June,  72;  medical  director  Dept.  of  the  South  May,  78;  at  Newport 
Barracks,  Ky.,  till  Nov.  1,  '83. 

Campbell,  Joseph  B.  (Captain  4th  Art.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Pa. 
Nov.  26,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '57 ;  graduated  July  24,  '61.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th 
U.  S.  Art.  June  24,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  A. 
A.  D.  C.  Vol.  May  16,  '62;  accepted  May  22,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  July  10,  '65; 
Capt.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  Feb.  5, '67. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Bull  Ran  (2d),  Va. ;  Maj.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.  Service — In  the  defenses  of  Washington  '61-2; 
in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  participating  in  its  various  campaigns 
'62-4;  at  numerous  posts  on  the  Atlantic,  Pacific  and  Gulf  coasts  from  '65  to  90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run.,  Va.,  Aug.  30,  '62;  battle 
of  Antietam,  Md.,  Sep.  17,  '62.  Staff"  positions  occupied— A..  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen. 
Barry  from  '62  to  '64. 

Campbell,  Lafayette  B  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Ohio  May  9, 
1844.  Retiring  year  1908;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 
Pvt.  Co.  F.,  3d  Iowa  Vol.  Cav.,  July  20,  '62;  discharged  Feb.  22,  '65;  1st  Lieut. 
3d  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  22-  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S. 
Inf.  May  11,  '66;  ace.  Au*.  20,  '66  ;  trans,  to  33d  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  11,  '68;  unassigned  May  3,  '69;  assd.  to  22d  Inf.  July  23,  '69;  Capt.  and  A. 
Q.  M.  May  29,  76;  accepted  June  28,  76. 

Campbell,  William  A.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J. ;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  K,  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from 
Oct.  13,  '85,  to  Mar.  5,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.S.  Inf.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  Mar.  6, 
'89.  Service— At  Fort  McDowell,  Ariz. 

Canby,  JamesP.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Del.  Jan.  7, 1833.  Retiring 
year  1897;  appointed  from  Del, — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Add.  Pm.  Vol.  May 
28,  '64;  accepted  June  30r  '64;  vacated  May  2,  '67;  Maj.  Pm.  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  17, 
'67  ;  ace.  May  2,  '67.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Colonel  Vol.  Jan.  8,  '67.  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  the  pay  department.  Service— Served  during  the 
war  of  the  Rebellion  '64-5;  at  various  stations  throughout  the  country  since;  at 
present  in  Portland,  Oregon. 

Candee,  Georg-e  W.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  New  Jersey,  April  2, 
'36.  Retiring  year  1900.  App.  from  Illinois — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Add. 
Paymaster  Feb.  23,  '64;  ace.  Apr.  18,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66;  Major  and 
Paymaster  Jan.  17,  '67;  accepted  April  11,  '67.  Service— Served  on  the  Missis- 


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sippi  River  as  far  south  as  New  Orleans,  La.;  stationed  at  Mobile;  was  the  nearest 
man  to  the  scene  of  the  explosion  of  180  tons  of  gunpowder  and  360  tons  of  fixed 
ammunition,  by  which  21  blocks  of  buildings  were  torn  down  and  *18  steamboats 
blown  up  or  burned;  worked  48  hours  in  the  vicinity  of  the  ruins,  exposed  to 
bursting  shells,  to  recover  his  field  safe,  in  28  feet  of  water,  for  which  service  he 
was  reprimanded  for  having  his  papers  in  such  poor  condition ;  entered  the  regu- 
lar service  in  '67 ;  at  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  where  he  paid  the  troops  at  Fort  Smith, 
Fort  Gibson,  Fort  Arbuckle,  Fayetteville,  Little  Rock,  Ark.  (part  of  the  time), 
Fort  Sill  and  troops  on  the  Canadian,  where  Fort  Reno  now  is,  traveling  1300  miles 
by  ambulance  every  60  days ;  in  '70  was  ordered  to  St.  Paul,  and  in  Jan.  of  that  year 
was  sent  to  Helena,  Mont.,  paying  the  troops  at  Fort  Shaw,  Fort  Beaton,  Fort 
Ellis  and  Camp  Baker;  in  Sept.,  '70,  was  ordered  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  where  with 
another  officer,  paid  all  the  Posts  on  the  Missouri  River  as  far  north  as  Fort  Bu- 
ford  until  the  completion  of  the  N.  P.  R.  R.,  when  he  paid  Fort  Randall,  Fort 
Sully,  Brule  Agency,  Cheyenne  Agency  and  Standing  Rock  Agency,  a  trip  tak- 
ing in  the  winter  from  35  to  40  days  by  ambulance,  exposed  to  the  extreme  cold ;  was 
badly  frozen  twice  and  remained  36  hours  in  a  cooly  buried  in  snow  during  a 
blizzard;  in  '78  was  ordered  to  Washington,  where  he  paid  the  Signal  Corps  of 
the  Army  and  the  troops  stationed  around  Washington;  in  Sept.,  '82,  was  ordered 
to  Chicago  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Sheridan;  in  '86  was  ordered  to  St.  Louis, 
paying  the  troops  in  the  Indian  Territory,  the  same  assignment  he  had 
nad  19  years  before;  in  '87  was  ordered  to  Helena,  where  he  now  is,  pay- 
ing the  troops  at  Fort  Missoula,  Fort  Shaw,  Fort  Assinaboine  and  part  of  the 
time  those  at  Fort  Maginnis,  Fort  Custer,  Fort  Keogh  and  the  troops  in  the  Yel- 
lowstone Park.  It  will  be  seen  from  this  that  out  of  23  years  of  service  in  the 
regular  army  he  had  15  years  of  hard  frontier  service. 

Capron,  Allyn    (Captain  1st  Art.).     Born   in   Fla.;  appointed  from  N.  C. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept  1,  '63;  graduated  June  17,  '67.    Actual  rank— 2^ 
Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  19,  '63;  Capt.  Dec.  4,  '88.     & 
At  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  at  present  time. 

Capron,  Thaddeus  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Wis.    Retired; 
from  III.— Civil  Life.     Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  C,  and  Qm.  Sgt.  5:>th 
Inf.  from  Sept.  9, '61,  to  Dec.   27,   '62;  2d  Lieut.  55th  111.  Inf.  Dec. 


appointed 
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1st  Lieut.  Nov.  8,  71 ;  retired  for  disability  in  the  line  of  duty  Aug.  30,  '87. 

Carbaugh,  Harvey  C.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  III.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  25,  '88. 

Card,  Benjamin  C.  (LieuVCol.  and  Brevet  Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  R.  1.  Feb.  15,  1825.  Retired;  appointed  from  Kansas — Civil  Life.  A' 
rank— 1st.  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Sep.  27,  '61 ;  Captain,  Asst.  Q.  M.,  Sep.  27,  '61 ;  Col- 
onel Q.  M.  Vols.  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  June  6,  '67 ;  Major  Q.  M.  June  6,  72 ;  Lieut.  - 
Col.  Dep.  Q.  M.  Genl.  Aug.  31,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major,  Lieut.-Col.  and 
Colonel  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war;  Brevet  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  A.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  Q.  M.  Dep.  during  the  war.  /Service — Assistant  to  chief  quartermaster,  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  to  '62;  assistant  in  the  office  of  the  quartermaster-general  '62  to 
Sep.,  '67  ;  depot  quartermaster  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  Oct.,  '67,  to  Sep.,  '69; 
act.  chief  quartermaster  Dep.  of  the  Missouri  April,  '68,  to  Dec.,  '68;  assistant 
qr.  mr.,  Fort  Ellis,  M.  T.,  Oct.,  '69,  to  April,  70 ;  depot  quartermaster,  San  An- 
tonio, Tex.,  May,  70,  to  April,  73 ;  chief  quartermaster,  Dep.  of  Dakota,  May, 
73,  to  Nov.,  77;  on  special  duty  in  that  department  Dec.,  77,  to  April,  78; 
chief  quartermaster,  Department  of  Texas,  May,  78,  to  March,  '81 ;  depot  quar- 
termaster at  Washington,  D.  C.,  April,  '81,  to  May,  '82;  assistant  in  the  office  of 
the  Quartermaster-General  from  June  2,  '82,  to  Feb.  15,  '89,  when  retired  from 
active  service  by  operation  of  law — act  of  June  30,  '83. 

Carey,  Asa  B.  (Major  and  Paymaster,  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).    Born  in 


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Conn.  July  12,  1835.  Retiring  year,  1899;  appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the 
U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '54;  graduated  July  1,  '58.  Actual  rank — Bvt. 
2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '58;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Oct.  22,  '58;  1st  Lieut.  13th 
Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  2,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  Maj.  and  Pm.  Oct.  5, 
'67;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '67.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  28,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  Battle  of  Apache  Canon,  N.  M. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  war  against  the  Navajo  Indians. 

Carleton,  Guy  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed  from 
Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '77 ;  graduated  June  11,  '81; 
Actual  rank— 1&  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  11,  '81*;  1st  Lieut.  July  24,  '88. 

Carlin,  William  P.  (Colonel  4th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major  General).  Born  in 
III.  Nov.  24,  1829.  Retiring  year,  1893  ;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy,  July  1,  '46 ;  graduated  July  1,  '50.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d 
Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '50;  '2d  Lieut.  Apr.  15,  '51 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  3,  '55; 
Capt.  Mar.  2,  '61;  Col.  38th  III.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  15,  '61;  Brig.  Gen.  Nov.  29,  '62; 
accepted  May  6, '63 ;  Maj.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  8, '64;  hon.  must,  out  of  Vol. 
Aug.  24,  '65;  trs  to  34th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trs.  to  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Mar.  15, 
'69;  Lieut.  Col.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '72;  Col.  4th  Inf.  Apr.  11,  '82.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  24,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn. ;  Col.  Sept.  1, '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga. ;  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bentonville,  N.  C. ;  Maj.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol. 
Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — On 
the  Plains,  in  overland  march  of  6th  Inf  to  California,  and  on  the  Pacific  Coast 
from  '50  to  '61 ;  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65 ;  ip  the  field  in  the 
Army  of  the  West,  in  all  the  various  campaigns  connected  with  that  army,  in- 
cluding Sherman's  "  march  to  the  sea,1'  and  through  the  Carolinas,  where  he 
particularly  distinguished  himself  while  in  command  of  a  division  in  the  battle 
of  Bentonville,  N.  C. ;  in  the  Dep.  of  the  South,  at  Taylor  Bks.,  Ky.,  and  other 
stations,  to  '73;  in  the  Dep.  of  Dakota,  at  Forts  Lincoln  and  Yates,  to  '82;  in 
the  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  at  Forts  Russell  and  Omaha,  to '86;  in  the  Dep.  of  the 

Columbia,  at  Fort  Sherman,  to  .  Battle*,  skirmishes,  -etc. — In  battle  of 

Fredericktown,  Mo.,  Oct.  21,  '61;  Pitman's  Ferry,  Ark.,  April  3,  '62 ;  bat- 
tle of  Perryville,  Ky.,  Oct.  8,  '62;  battle  of  Stone's  River,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62,  to 
Jan.  2,  '63;  Liberty  Gap,  Tenn.,  June  26,  '63;  Chickamauga,  Ga.,  Sep.  19-20, 
'63;  Chattanooga,  Nov.  24,  '63;  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Aug.  31  and  Sep.  1,  '64;  assault 
and  capture  of  Atlanta  Sep.  2, '64 ;  Bentonville,  N.  C.,  March  19-21, '65.  Hon- 
orably mentioned — In  ten  volumes  of  Records  of  Rebellion,  from  vol.  iii.  Series 
i.  to  vol.  xiii.  series  i.,  as  far  as  published.  In  report  of  Gen.  R.  B.  Mitchell, 
comg.  9th  Div.  Army  of  the  Ohio,  he  says:  "I  have  already  spoken  of  the  gal- 
lant conduct  and  skillful  management  of  Colonel  Carlin,  comg.  31st  Brigade,  out 
cannot  refrain  from  again  calling  your  attention  to  the  eminent  services  and 
brave  actions  of  this  modest  and  efficient  officer  in  this  engagement  (Perryville). 
By  his  courage  and  skill  the  enemy's  centre,  a  strong  position,  was  broken,  and 
the  rebels  thrown  into  confusion."  Command*  held — In  command  at  Pilot  Knob, 
Mo.,  '61 ;  commanding  forces  engaged  at  Fredericktown,  Mo.,  Oct.  21,  '61;  comg. 
forces  engaged  at  Pitman's  Ferry  April  1,  '62;  comg.  brigade,  left  wing,  Army  of 
the  Miss.,  June,  '62;  comg.  Reserves  in  Army  of  the  Miss,  and  of  the  Tenn.  June, 
'62;  in  advance  at  battle  of  Perryville  '62,  "charged  the  enemy  with  intrepidity 
and  drove  him  through  the  town,  capturing  2  caissons  and  15  wagons  loaded  with 
ammunition  and  the  guard  that  was  with  them — 3  officers  and  138  men  ;"  comg. 
brigade  at  battle  of  Stone's  River,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62,  to  Jan.  2, '63 ;  comg. 
brigade  in  20th  Army  Corps  '63-4 ;  commanded  a  division  in  the  battle  of  Ben- 
tonville, N.  C.,  '64. 

Carlton,  Caleb  H.  (Lieut.  Col.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  1.  1836.  Re- 
tiring year,  1900;  app.  from  Ohio;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  Class  of  '59. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '59  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Oct.  12,  '59; 
1st  Lieut.  May  14, '61;  Capt.  June  30,  '62;  unassigned  March  23, '69;  assigned 


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to  10th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Major  3d  Cav.  May  17,  76 ;  Lieut.  Col.  7th  Cav.  April 

11,  '89;  Col.  89th  Ohio  Inf.  July  7,  '63;  hon.  must.  out.  June  23,  '65.     Brevet 
rank — Brevet  major  July  4,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
Peninsular  campaign;  brevet  lieut.  col.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.    Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Rec- 
ords of  the  Rebellion,"  series   i.  vol.  xix.  part  i.,  pp.  352-355-357,  as   far  as 
published.     Service— At  Newport  Barracks  Oct.  1,  '59,  to  April,  '60;  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  April,  '60  ;  with  Blake's  expedition  from  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Fort 
Vancouver,  W.  T.,  via  head-waters  Missouri  River  and  Military  Road,  May  to 
Oct.,  '60 ;  at  Fort  Hoskins,  Oregon,  Oct.  15,  '60,  to  April,  '61 ;  Presidio,  Cal.,  and 
San  Bernardina,  Southern  Cal.,  April  to  Oct.,  61 ;  on  duty  at  \Vashington,  D.  C., 
Nov.,  '61,  to  March,  '62  ;  in  the  field  uutil  Nov.,  '62;  on  recruiting  service  Nov. 

24,  '62,  to  Feb.  19,  '63;  on  mustering-out  duty  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  March  17 
to  June  24,  '63  ;  prisoner  of  war  Sept.  20,  '63,  to  March  7,   '64  ;  at  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.,  Oct.  17,  '64,  to  May  13,  '65;  Western  Dist,  of  Ky.  May  13  to  June  23, 

at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  July  28  to  Sept.  28,  '65;  at  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  Oct. 
'65,  to  March,  '67  ;  camp  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  March-May,  '67  ;  Ft.  Laramie  and  Ft. 
Fetterman,  W.  T.,  May,  '67,  to  May,  '69;  professor  military  science  at  Miami 
University,  Ohio,  Nov.  23,  '69,  to  Oct.,  71  ;  at  Ft.  Sill  and  in  field  Oct.,  71,  to 
Nov.  12,  72;  on  leave  and  in  Europe  Nov.,  72,  to  June,  78;  at  Ft.  Sill  and  in 
field  in  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Expeditions  June,  73,  to  March  27,  75;  Ft. 
McKavett,  Texas,  and  in  field  April  17,  75,  to  July  11,  76 ;  Ft.  Fetterman  Nov. 

12,  76,  to  May  25,  77 ;  recorder  of  board  for  post  schools,  post  and  co.  funds, 
member  of  retiring  board,  board  of  survey,  etc.,  Oct.  10,  77,  to  May  3,  7S  ;  in  the 
field  and  on  Cheyenne  Expedition  in  Dak.  and  Neb.  June  to  Dec.  21,  78;  at 
Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  from  March,  79,  to  Oct.  8,  79,-  in  field  Oct.  8  to  Dec.,  79 ;  at 
Ft.  Sidney 'Dec.,  79,  to  April,  '80;  Ft.  Sanders  April-May,  '80;  in  field  June, 
'80;  sick  leave  July  8,  '80,  to  June,  '81  ;  inspector  of  national  cemeteries  June  18, 
'81,  to  April  1,  '82;  leave  April  1,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  on  duty  to  Ft.  Lowell,  A    T., 
from  Nov.,  '82,  to  April,  '85  ;  marched  with  regiment  April  and  May,  '85,  to  Fort 
Davis,  Tex.,  remained  there  until  Sent.,  '86;  at  Fort  Elliott,  Tex.,  until  Jul\ 
'87;  marched  with  Batt.  3d  Cav.  to  Fort  Brown,  Tex.  (one  thousand  miles),  ar- 
rived Oct.  20,  '87,  left  May  4,  '89;  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  since  Sept.  5,  '89. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated   in   siege  of  Yorktown    April   15  to  M:iy  4, 
'62;    captain  June    30,    '62;    participated    in  battles    of    Gaines'    Mills    June 
27,  '62,  and  Malvern  Hill  July  1,  '<>2 :  participated  in  the  battle  of  2«1   Hull  Run 
Aug.  30, '62,  and  Antietam  Sept.  17, '62 ;  participated  in  the  battle  of  Chicka- 
mauga Sept.  19-20,  '63  ;  participated  in  the  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain  June  20 
to  July  2,  '64,  and  siege  of  Atlanta  July  22  to  Sept.  2,  '64.     Commands  held— 
Commanding  post  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Oct.  17,  64,  to  May  13,  '65  ;  command- 
ing Western  District  of  Kentucky  May  13  to  June  23,  '65;  comni'indin?  regi- 
ment at  Ft.  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  July  28  to  Sept.  28,  '65;  in   command  of  Ft.  On- 
tario, N.  Y.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  March,  '67  ;  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  Nov.  12,  76,  to  May 

25,  77  ;  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  March  to  Oct.  8,  79,  and  from  Dec.,  79,  to  April', 
'80 ;  Fort  Elliott,  Tex.,  Sept..  '86,  to  July,  '87  ;  Batt.  3d  Cav.  on  march  to  Fort 
Brown,  Tex.,  until  Oct.  20,  '87  ;  latter  post  until  May  4,  '89;  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter., 
from  Sept.  5,  '89,  to . 

Carnahan,  Earl  C.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mississippi,  August 
18,  1862.  Retiring  year,  1926.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  raw/-— Pri- 
vate and  Corporal  Co.  G,  16th  Inf.,  from  Oct.  10,  '83,  to  March  22,  '88 ;  app.  2d 
Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88 ;  accepted  March  23,  '88.  Service— In  the  De- 
partment of  Dakota,  at  Fort  Sully,  since  appointment.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Sully.  S.  D.,  since  Oct.  8,  '89. 

Carpenter,  Gilbert  S.  (Captain  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  April  17, 1836. 
Retiring  yeir,  1900.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  19ih 
Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  April  22,  '61 ;  hou.  mast,  out  Aug.  31,  '61 ;  Private,  Sergt.  and  1st 
Sergt.  Co.  F,  2d  Batt.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  Sept.  14,  '61,  to  July  11,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
18th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  9,  '62;  accepted  July  11,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  '62;  Capt. 
Dec.  21,  '66;  Capt.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  trs.  to  14th  Inf.  July  22,  '69. 


CAR  RECORDS   OF   LIVIXG   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.   ARMY.  Ill 

Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Murfreesboro,  Tenn. 

Carpenter,  Louis  H.  (Major  5th  Cavalry;  Brevet  Col.).  Born  in  Glass- 
boro',  N.  J.,  Feb.  11,  1839.  Retiring  year,  1903.  Appointed  from  the  Army. 
Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Nov.,  '61,  to  July, 
'62;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  July  17,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  U. 
S.  Colored  Cav.  Oct  1,  '64 ;  Colonel  5th  U.  S.  Colored  Cav.  Nov.  2,  '65 ;  Captain 
10th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66  ;  Major  5th  Cav.  Feb.  17,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.,  Sept.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  U. 
S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War;  Colonel 
Oct.  18,  '68,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  engagement  with  Indians 
on  Beaver  Creek,  Kan.,  Oct.  18,  '68  ;  Col.  Vol.  Sept.  28,  '65,  for  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  War.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  on 
Provost  duty,  Hdqrs.  Cav.  Corps,  Jan.,  '64;  joined  the  Army  of  the  Shenandoah 
'64 ;  engaged  in  organization  of  Cav.  '65  ;  guarding  line  of  railroad  against  guer- 
rillas, from  Lexington  to  Covington,  Ky.,  to  June,  '65 ;  member  of  Board  of  Ex- 
aminers to  examine  Volunteer  Officers,  Dept.  of  Kentucky,  to  Nov.,  '65 ;  joined 
6th  U.  S.  Cav.  at  Austin,  Tex.,  July,  '66  ;  recruiting  duty,  Louisville  and  Phila- 
delphia, to  July,  '67;  joined  company  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  engaged  in  Gen. 
Hancock's  Indian  campaign,  and  guarding  line  of  Kansas  Pacific  Railroad 
to  Dec.,  '67;  at  Fort  Riley  winter  of  '67  to  '68 ;  engaged  in  Sheridan's  campaign 
against  the  Indian-*,  in  relief  of  Col.  Forsythe's  command,  by  a  forced  march, 
and  engaged  in  other  Indian  scouts  '68  to  '69;  at  Camp  Supply,  Ind.  T.,  to  '70 ; 
in  campaign  against  hostile  Comanches  in  '69;  at  Fort  Sill, '70;  engaged  in 
scouting  against  the  Kiowas  and  Comanches;  at  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  July, '72, 
occupied  in  guarding  Northern  boundary  of  Ind.  Ter.  against  unauthorized  in- 
truders and  settlers;  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  April,  '73;  member  and  Recorder  of  the 
Board  on  Cav.  Equipments  Nov.  '29,  '73,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  and  Water- 
vliet  Arsenal,  Jan.  to  May, '74;  in  the  campaign  against  the  Comanches,  Cheyenne, 
and  Kiowa  Indians,  74;  marched  to  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  March,  '75;  engaged  in 
scouts  against  the  Apaches  '75-6  ;  member  of  Board  for  the  Purchase  of  Cavalry 
Horses  lor  Dept.  Texas  May  and  June,  '76,  and  Dec.,  '76,  to  July,  '77 ;  rejoined 
at  Fort  Davis,  Tex. ;  assisted  in  quelling  riot  of  Mexicans  at  San  Martin,  Tex., 
Dec,  '77,  to  Jan.,  78;  in  scouts  against  Apaches  to  Aug.,  78;  constantly  in  the 
field  against  Indians,  79-80 ;  on  leave  in  Europe  June,  '81,  to  June,  '82;  marched 
with  Regt.  (5th  Cav.)  down  the  Valley  of  the  Platte,  from  Laramie  to  Kansas, 
'85 ;  detached  with  four  Troops  and  proceeded  to  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  to  provide  for 
an  outbreak  of  the  Cheyennes ;  at  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  Aug.  11,  '85;  member  of 
Board  for  the  Examination  of  N.  C.  O.  Candidates  for  Commission  for  Dept.  of 
Mo.,  at  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  April, '86;  Com.  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  since  July, '87 ; 
participated  with  command  in  Centennial  Ceremonies  at  Philadelphia,  Sept. ,'87; 
and  in  the  Centennial  Celebration  at  New  York,  April  30,  '89.  Staff  positions 
held— Act.  Adj.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June,  '63;  Act.  A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Gen.  Sheridan; 
Acting  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Gregg,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  August,  '64.  Bat- 
tles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  a  reconnoissance  to  Malvern  Hill,  and  skirm- 
ish operations  covering  withdrawal  of  Army  to  Yorktown,  and  skirmishes  after 
the  second  battle  of  Bull  Run ;  engaged  in  the  march  to  Falmouth,  actions 
of  Philamont,  Union,  Upperville,  Barbour's  Cross-Roads,  Corbin's  Cross-Roads, 
Sulphur' Springs,  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Stoneman's  raid  to  Richmond,  and 
action  of  Beverly  Ford ;  engaged  at  the  actions  of  Aldie,  Middleburg,  Upperville, 
pursuit  of  Stuart's  Cavalry,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  pursuit  of  the  enemy,  actions 
of  Antietam  Creek,  Williarasport,  Funkstown,  Brandy  Station,  Culpeper  Court- 
House,  Raccoon  Ford,  and  Mine  Run  campaign  ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  the 
Wilderness;  action  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Sheridan's  raid  to  Haxall's  Landing,  action 
at  Beaver  Dam,  battle  of  Yellow  Tavern,  actions  of  Meadow  Bridge  and  Me- 
chanicsville ;  guided  the  advance  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Hanovertown, 
prior  to  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor ;  at  the  battle  of  Hawes'  Shop,  action  of  Me- 


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tadequin  Creek,  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Sheridan's  raid  to  Gordonsville,  battle  of 
Trevillian  Station,  action  of  St.  Mary's  Church,  siege  of  Petersburg,  actions  of 
Darbytown  and  Lee's  Mills,  Barryville,  Halltown,  Smithfield ;  and  battles  of 
Winchester  and  Fisher's  Hill;  action  with  Indians  at  Snake  Creek,  I.  T.,  '69; 
action  with  Indians  Wichita  Agency,  I.  T.,  Oct.,  74;  actions  with  Apache  Indians 
at  Rattlesnake  Canon,  Texas,  Aug.,  '80.  Honorably  mentioned — For  Gettysburg, 
in  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  series  i.,  vol.  27,  part  i,  pages  948-949,  so  far  aa 
published ;  mentioned  in  Dept.  G.  O.  for  action  at  Beaver  Creek,  I.  T.  Com- 
mands held — Com.  Regt.  and  Post  of  Camp  Nelson,  Ky.,  '64  to  April,  '65;  Com. 
of  Posts  of  Paris  and  Covington,  Ky.,  to  June,  '65;  Com.  Regt.  at  Louisville, 
Ky.,  and  en  route  to  Helena,  Ark.,  March,  '66 ;  Com.  a  Batt.  of  six  Troops,  10th 
Cav.,  near  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  July,  77,  to  Oct.,  '77 ;  Com.  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  Aug., 
78,  to  Oct.,  79 ;  Com.  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  April  30,  '83,  to  May,  '85 ;  Com.  Fort 
Myer,  Va.,  since  July,  '87. 

Carpenter,  William  L.  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  Jan.  13, 
1844.  Retiring  year,  1908.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  run/: — Private, 
Corporal  and  Sergt.  Cos.  D  and  L,  2d  U.  S.  Art.,  from  July  29,  '64.  to  June  11, 
'67;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  April  5,  '67;  accepted  June  11,  '67;  IsfLieut.  Dec.  31, 
73 ;  Capt.  Oct.  2,  '87. 

Carr,  Camillo  C.  C.  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Virginia,  March  3,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  ran/:— Private,  Cor- 
poral, Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  F  and  Sergt.  Maj.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  from  Aug.  15, 
*62,  to  Nov.  11,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  Oct.  31,  '63;  accepted  Nov.  12,  't>3 ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  28,  '64 ;  Capt.  April  8,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Mav  6, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va. ; 
Capt.  Sept.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Win- 
chester, Va. 

Carr,  Eugene  A.  (Colonel  6th  Cav.  Bvt.  Major  Gen.).  Born  in  N.  Y., 
Mar.  20,  '30.  Retiring  year  '94;  app.  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad., 
Sep.  1,  '46;  graduated  July  1,  '50.  Actual  rank -Bvt.  2d  Lieut,  M.  R.  (now  3d 
Cav.)  July  1,  '50  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  30,  '51 ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  Mar.  3,  '55  ;  Capt. 
4th  Cav.  June  11,  '58;  Maj.  5th  Cav.  July  17,  '62  ;  Col.  3d  III.  Cav.  Au<?.  !•;.  '«;i  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Mar.  7,  '62,  for  distinguished  service  in  the  battle  of  Pea  Ridge  ; 
Lieut.-Col.  4th  Cav.,  Jan.  7,  73  ;  trans,  to  5th  Cav.  April  10,  73;  Col.  6th  Cav. 
April  29,  79.  Brevet  ran£— Bvt.  Lieut.-Col..  U.  S.  A.,  Aug.  10,  '61,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  at  Wilson  Creek,  Mo. ;  Bvt  Col.  U.  S.  A., 
May  17,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  action  of  Black  River 
Bridge,  Miss.;  Maj.  Gen.  Vols.  Mar.  11,  '65;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  Mar.  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Little  Rock,  Ark. ;  Bvt. 
Maj.-  Gen.  U.  S.  A.,  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field 
during  the  war.  Service — Served  at  Carlisle  until  June,  '51 ;  joined  Co.  at  Jefferson 
Bks,  and  served  at  that  station  until  June,  '52,  when  he  was  ordered  to  Fort 
Leavenworth  for  frontier  service  ;  participated  in  two  expeditions  to  the  Rocky 
Mountains  during  '52-53;  served  during  the  winter  of  '52-53  at  Fort  Scott,  Mo., 
and  in  the  fall  of '53  was  trans,  from  Fort  leaven  worth  to  Fort  Gibson,  in  the 
Cherokee  Nation,  and  thence  to  Texas,  where  he  was  actively  employed  in  field 
service,  and  was  severely  wounded  in  a  combat  with  the  Mescalero  Apaches  near 
Mt.  Diavolo,  Oct.  10,  '54  ;  participated  in  the  Sioux  expedition  of '55  ;  served  at  Ft. 
Leavenworth  and  in  field  service  in  Kan.  in  '56;  employed  in  quelling  the  Kan. 
border  disturbances ;  ordered  to  special  duty  at  Washington,  wherehe  remained  dur- 
ing the  Winter  of '57-8 ;  with  Regt.  in  the  Utah  expedition,  '58  ;  at  Fort  Washita, 
where  he  had  station  until  April,  '61,  having  served  with  the  expedition  to  Ante- 
lope Hills  in  '59 ;  with  the  Kiowa  and  Comanche  expedition  of  '60,  and  engaged 
in  several  skirmishes  with  hostile  Indians;  marched  in  May,  '61,  under  the  com- 
mand of  Maj.  Emory,  from  Fort  Washita  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  thence  joined 
Gen.  Lyons'  Campaign  in  Southwestern  Mo.;  acting  Brig.-Gen.  in  Gen.  Fre- 
mont's Hundred  Days'  Campaign,  and  later  served  under  Gens.  Hunter,  Halleck 
and  Curtis;  com'd  during  Jan.,  '62,  about  2,500  Cav.,  which,  moving  from  Rolla 
towards  Springfield,  were  employed  as  a  force  of  observation  ;  assigned  in  Feb.  to 


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the  command  of  the  4th  Div.  of  the  Army  of  the  Southwest ;  participated  in  the 
pursuit  of  the  enemy  in  Ark. ;  was  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Pea  Ridge,  where  he 
was  conspicuous  for  daring  and  coolness  in  locating  and  directing  the  deploy- 
ment of -hia  Div.  on  the  extreme  right  during  the  battle  of  the  second  day,  and 
where,  although  thrice  wounded,  he  held  his  position  for  seven  hours,  and  by 
superb  fighting  contributed,  in  a  great  measure,  to  the  brilliant  success  of  the 
National  Army  ;  the  casualties  in  his  command  exceeded  700,  more  than  half  the 
entire  loss  in  the  two  days'  battle;  afterwards  participated  in  the  operations 
against  Little  Rock,  the  march  to  Helena  during  the  summer  of  '62;  com'd  the 
Army  of  the  Southwest  during  the  fall  of  '62,  and  was  preparing  for  an  active 
campaign  when  failing  health  compelled  him  to  retire  from  the  field;  afterwards 
assigned  to  the  command  of  the  St.  Louis  Dint,  of  Mo.,  where  he  served  during 
the  winter  of  '62-63 ;  commanded  the  14th  Div.  of  the  13th  Army  Corps  during 
the  Vicksburg  Campaign  of '63;  he  was  conspicuous  for  courage  and  ability  in 
the  battles  of  this  memorable  campaign,  and  won  the  highest  commendation  from 
his  Corps  Commander.  The  Corps  in  whiph  Gen.  Carr  was  a  gallant  leader, 
opened  and  led  the  way  to  the  fields  of  Magnolia  Church,  Port  Gibson  and  Cham- 
pion Hills,  where  he  was  remarkable  for  the  vigor  of  his  operations,  capturing  at 
Edwards'  Station  a  railway  train  of  commissary  and  ordnance  stores.  The  Corps 
fought  and  won  the  battle  of  Big  Black  River,  where  Gen.  Carr's  Div.  had  the  ex- 
treme advance  of  the  National  column,  and  began  and  ended  the  engagement; 
his  Div.  also  made  the  first  lodgment  in  the  enemy'a  works  at  Vicksburg  on  the 
22d  of  May,  where  he  was  conspicuous  for  coolness  under  fire  and  for  holding  his 
command  so  steady  that  not  a  regiment  faltered  on  that  occasion  ;  he  was  recom- 
mended for  promotion  as  a  reward  for  his  skill,  valor  and  distinguished  services 
during  this  Campaign,  which  resulted  in  the  defeat  of  the  enemy  in  five  battles, 
the  occupation  of  Jackson,  and  the  capture  of  Vicksburg;  com.  the  left  wing  of  the 
16th  Army  Corps  at  Corinth  during  the  fall  of '63,  and  in  Dec.  was  trans,  to  Little 
Rock,  where  he  commanded  the  2d  Div.  of  the  Army  of  Ark.  until  Jan.,  '64 ; 
afterwards  assigned  to  the  command  of  a  Cav.  Div.  in  the  Dep.  of  Ark.,  which  he 
retained  until  May,  '64,  participating  in  the  expedition  against  Camden  ;  assigned 
to  the  com.  of  the  Dist.  of  Little  Rock,  where  he  served  until  Jan.,  '65;  com.  the 
3d  Div.  of  the  16th  Army  Corps  during  the  operations  against  Mobile  in  '65,  and 
was  distinguished  for  gallantry  at  the  siege  of  Spanish  Fort,  the  capture  of  which 
compelled  the  evacuation  of  Mobile;  served  on  the  march  to  Montgomery,  Ala., 
and  com.  the  St.  Francis  River  Dist.  until  Jan.  15,  '66,  when  he  was  must,  out  of 
Vol.  service  ;  after  a  brief  leave  of  absence  was  assigned,  in  Mar.,  '66,  to  the  com- 
mand of  a  detachment  of  the  Regt.  and  the  post  of  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  continued  on 
this  duty  until  April,  '67,  when  he  was  placed  on  waiting  orders ;  ordered  to  St. 
Louis  for  duty  with  seven  companies  of  the  5th  Cav.,  which  were  moving  from 
stations  in  the  Southern  States  to  Kan.,  for  the  purpose  of  participating  in  a 
campaign  against  the  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyenne*;  joined  early  in  Oct.  and 
served  in  the  field  through  the  winter  until  July  30,  '69.;  during  this  period  he 
com'd.  an  expedition  on  the  Western  frontier  of  Kan.  in  the  fall  of  '68  ;  com'd. 
Fort  Lyon  and  an  expedition  of  twelve  companies  to  the  Canadian  River  during 
the  winter  of  '68-69;  when  marching  across  the  country  in  May,  '69,  from  Sheri- 
dan, Kan.,  toFortMcPherson,Neb.,  fought  and  defeated  a  large  force  of  Cheyennes 
on  Beaver  Creek,  Kan. ;  he  vigorously  pursued  the  enemy  for  three  days,  and 
again  inflicted  a  severe  los*  upon  them  at  Spring  Creek,  Neb.;  com'd  the  expe- 
dition to  the  Republican  River  during  June  and  July,  '69,  and  by  a  series  of 
brilliant  operations  against  the  savages  opened  that  country  to  settlement;  com'd 
in  the  affair  at  Rock  Creek,  Col.,  and  in  the  brilliant  action  at  Summit  Springs, 
Col.,  on  the  llth  of  July,  where  he  signally  defeated  the  band  of  Dog  Soldiers 
under  the  celebrated  Cheyenne  chief,  Tall  Bull,  thus  securing  a  lasting  peace  to 
the  long  distracted  frontiers  of  Kan.,  Neb.  and  Col.  His  conspicuous  services 
during  these  operations  were  esteemed  of  so  much  value  and  importance  to  the 
country  that  he  received  the  congratulations  of  the  Dep.  Com.,  Brig.  Gen.  Augur, 
of  Lieut.-Gen.  Sheridan,  and  of  Gen.  Sherman,  and  the  thanks,  by  joint  resolu- 
tions, of  the  Legislatures  of  Neb.  and  Col;  stationed  at  Fort  McPher^on,  Neb., 


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from  the  fall  of '69  to  the  27th  of  Nov.,  71,  when  he  succeeded  to  the  command 
of  the  Regt.  and  conducted  the  h'd'q'rs  and  six  Companies  to  the  Dep.  of  Ariz. ; 
arrived  in  Jan.,  72,  at  Camp  McDowell ;  had  station  there  until  Feb.,  73,  and  wa§ 
employed  part  of  the  time  on  Gen.  Court-Mar,  duty  at  Prescott  and  San  Fran- 
cisco ;  changed  station  with  the  h'd'q'rs  of  the  Regt.  to  Camp  Lowell  in  Feb.,  73, 
where  he  served  in  charge  of  the  construction  of  that  post  until  April,  74,  when 
he  was  sent  to  San  Diego  and  Los  Angeles  as  President  of  a  Board  of  Officers 
which  was  convened  to  purchase  Cav.  horses  ;  upon  the  completion  of  this  duty 
he  availed  himself  of  a  sick  leave  of  absence  and  visited  Europe;  resumed  com. 
of  the  Regt.  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  in  June,  75,  and  except  a  brief  tour  of  field  ser- 
vice in  Nov.,  remained  at  that  station  until  June,  76;  then  trans.,  with  the 
h'd'q'rs  and  eight  companies,  to  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  for  the  purpose  of  participat- 
ing in  the  Sioux  Campaign  of  that  year;  moved  from  Cheyenne  to  Fort  Laramie 
and  operated  in  the  country  north  and  east  of  that  place,  and  com'd  the  Dist.  of  the 
Black  Hills  until  relieved  by  Col.  Merritt ;  served  with  the  Regt.  as  second  in  coin, 
until  the  organization  of  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  at  Goose 
Creek,  Mont*,  on  the  4th  of  Aug.,  when  he  again  succeeded  to  the  command, 
which  he  retained  until  the  expedition  was  disbanded  on  the  24th  of  Oct.,  at  Ft. 
Robinson,  Neb. ;  at  Fort  McPheruon,  Neb.,  from  Nov.  7  to  the  summer  of  79; 
detached,  in  July,  77,  to  Chicago,  where  he  com'd  a  Battalion  of  Cav.  during  the 
railway  riots;  while  East,  on  a  brief  leave  of  absence,  was  a  member  of  a  Retir- 
ing Board  convened  in  New  York  City,  where  he  served  until  the  fall  of  79, 
when  he  assumed  command  of  his  Re^t.  at  Fort  Lowell,  Ariz.,  on  Oct.  1,  79;  as- 
signed to  the  command  of  field  operations  in  Southeastern  Ariz.,  in  which  he  was 
employed  during  the  year  '80,  against  the  hostile  Apaches  of  Southeastern  Ariz., 
Western  New  Mexico  and  Old  Mexico ;  since  then  stationed  at  Forts  A  j>;u  he  and 
Lowell,  and  was  conspicuously  presented  to  the  favorable  attention  of  the  country 
by  a  gallant  and  successful  defense  against  the  attempted  massacre  of  his  com- 
mand by  the  White  Mountain  Apaches  at  Cibicu  Greet,  in  Aug.  '81,  because  of 
the  arrest  and  subsequent  killing  of  the  medicine-man  and  prophet,  Nockaydet- 
klinne,  which  paralyzed  the  hostile  White  Mountain  Indians  ;  marched  his  Regt. 
from  Ariz.  t->  New  Mexico  in  June,  '84,  and  Htationed  at  Fort  Bayard  till  ().  t.. 
when  appointed  Superintendent  of  Mounted  Recruiting  service  at  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
where  he  served  till  autumn  of '86,  when  he  returned  to  the  command  of  his  Regt. 
at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M. ;  marched  from  that  pont  to  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  in  June, 
'88;  assigned  to  command  of  the  Dist.  of  N.  M.,  which  he  assumed  \  '88  : 

made  several  trips  to  the  Navajoe,  Zuni  and  Accomac  Reservations;  com'd  field 
operations  from  Fort  Wingate  in  Sep.  and  Oct.,  '89,  mirching  into  the  Zuni, 
Navajoe  and  Moqui  countries,  and  in  Nov.  and  Dec.  inspected  the  Troops  of  his 
Regt.  stationed  at  Forts  Union  and  Stanton,  N.  M.  He  has,  up  to  date,  lu-ld 
twenty-eight  commands  larger  than  those  of  his  rank  at  the  time;  has  lived  eight 
vears  and  nine  months  without  a  roof,  partly  in  tents  and  partly  en  bivouac ; 
been  in  thirty-seven  fights,  fifteen  Indian,  of  which  thirteen  were  since  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion ;  been  hit  four  times,  his  sabre  hit  twice  and  horses  hit 
twice.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  of  Dug  Springs  and  the  battle  of 
Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.,  Aug.  10,  '61  ;  battle  of  Pea  Ridge,  Ark.,  Mar.  7,  '62;  battles 
of  Magnolia  Church  and  Port  Gibson  (leading),  capture  of  Jackson,  action  at 
Edward's  Station  (commanding),  battle  of  Champion  Hill,  capture  of  the  enemy's 
works  at  Big  Black  River  Bridge,  the  assaults  upon  Vicksburg,  18th  (leading)  and 
22d  of  May,  and  the  siege  and  capture  of  Vicksburg,  May  23  to  July  4,  '63;  ac- 
tions at  the  crossing  of  Little  Red  River,  at  Poison  Sprins:  (commanding),  at 
Prairie  D'Ane,  and  crossing  of  the  Saline  River  at  Jenkins'  Ferry,  'G4  ;  action  at 
Clarendon,  Ark.,  June  20,  '64;  siege  and  capture  of  Spanish  Fort,  near  Mobile, 
'65;  assault  on  Fort  Blakely,  Mar.  11,  '65;  combats  against  hostile  Indians  on 
Beaver  and  Shuter  Creeks,  and  on  the  north  branch  of  Solomon  River,  Kan.,  Oct. 
18,  25  and  26,  '68  ;  actions  of  Beaver  Creek,  Kan.,  and  Spring  Creek,  Neb.,  May, 
'69;  Summit  Springs,  Colorado,  July  11,  '69;  action  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dakota, 
September,  76  ;  affair  with  White  Mountain  Apaches,  at  Cibicu  Creek,  Arizona, 
August,  '81. 


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Carrington,  Prank  de  L.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed 
from  Ga.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad. ;  graduated  June  14,  78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d 
Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  14,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  25,  78 ;  transferred  to  1st 
Inf.  June  28,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '83.  Service — Joined  regiment  Sep.  30,  78, 
at  Fort  Randall,  Dak. ;  in  the  field  constructing  military  telegraph  line  to  Novem- 
ber 25 ;  at  Ft.  Randall  to  July  13,  '80 ;  at  sub-post  at  Edinburgh,  Texas,  Aug.  2d  to 
Feb.  17,  '81 ;  with  company  at  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.,  to  April  5,  '81 ;  en  route 
marching  to  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  April  6  to  Dec.  4,  '81 ;  at  sub-post  at  Pena  Col- 
orado, Texas;  on  scout,  Oct.  6  to  Nov.  30,  '81 ;  conducting  miFt'y  convicts  to  Ft. 
Leavenworth,  Kas.,  Dec.  4  to  21 ;  with  company  at  Ft.  Davis,  Texas,  Jany.  1  to 
May  20,  '82 ;  en  route  from  Ft.  Davis,  Tex.,  to  Fort  Grant,  Arizona,  to  July  5, 
'82 ;  in  field  with  company  during  Apache  outbreak  until  Sept.  29th ;  at  Ft. 
Grant  with  Co.  "  G,"  1st  Inf.,  until  Nov.  27  ;  en  route  to  new  station  until  Dec.  5, 
'82  ;  with  company  at  Ft.  McDowell,  A.  T.,  until  Mcb.  26,  '83  ;  in  the  field  during 
Apache  outbreak  until  Aug.  24;  joined  Co.  "E"  at  Ft.  Verde,  A.  T.,  until  Feb. 
26,  '89  ;  Jany.  9  to  March  22  in  the  field  with  company  constructing  military  tele- 
graph lines  ;  at  Ft.  Verde  until  April  27 ;  with  escort  to  Dept.  Comdr.  to  and  from 
San  Carlos  Indian  Aerency  until  May  16,  '84  ;  Feb.  15  until  July  30.  '86,  at  Whip- 
pie  Barracks,  A.  T. ;  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice  of  the  Department  of  Arizona  from 
May  29,  '85,  to  July  15,  '86  ;  on  sick  leave  from  Sept.,  '85,  to  Jany.  9,  '86  ;  July 
30  to  Aug.  31  en  route  to  new  station ;  Aug.  3  to  July  5,  '87,  at  Angel  Island,  Cal. ; 
July  6  to  Sept.  15  in  summer  camp  at  Santa  Cruz,  Cal. ;  at  Angel  Island  until  Oct. 
17 ;  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  until  June  22,  '88 ;  in  summer  camp  at  Santa 
Barbara,  Cal.,  until  Sept.  28;  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  until  May  9 ;  officer  in 
charge  of  prisoners  from  Oct.  1,  '88,  to  April  30,  '89;  May  10  to  19  en  route  to 
Fort  Gaston,  Cal.;  at  Fort  Gaston  from  May  19,  '89,  to  Oct.  31,  '89  ;  Oct.  31  to 
Nov.  3  en  route  to  Angel  Island  ;  joined  company  -at  Angel  Island  Nov.  3 ;  at 
Angel  Island  since  Nov.  3  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  C.  S.  from  Aug.  27, 
and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from  Sept.  10,  '80,  to  Feb.  10,  '81,  at  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex. ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  from  April  8  to  30,  and  A.  C.  S.  from  April  8  to  Nov.  30,  '81,  at  Camp 
Pena  Colorado,  Tex. ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  during  Apache  out- 
break, '83 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  from  June  30,  '84,  to  Feb.  15,  '85 ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Whipple  Bks.,  Ariz.,  March  11  to  Sept.,  '85  ;  Inspector  of  Rifle 
Practice,  Dept.  of  Ariz.,  May  29,  '85,  to  July  15,  '86 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Oct.  1,  '88,  to  April  30,  '89;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  «nd  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Gaston,  Cal.,  from  May  19  to  Oct.  31,  '89.  Commands  held— Sub-post  at 
E  linburgh,  Tex.,  Aug.  2,  '80,  to  Feb.  17,  '81 ;  Co.  "  E"  from  Aug.  24,  '83,  to  Feb. 
26,  '89  ;  escort  to  Dept.  Commander  to  and  from  San  Carlos  Indian  Agency  uutil 
May  16,  '84. 

Carrington,  Henry  Beebe  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  March  24, 
1824.  Retired;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Appointed  Col- 
onel 18th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  24,  '61;  Brigadier  General  of  Vols. 
Nov.  29,  '62  ;  accepted  April  6,  '63 ;  honorablv  mustered  out  of  vol.  service  Aug. 
24,  '65;  unassigned  as  Colonel  March  15, '69.  Honorably  mentioned — Compli- 
mented by  the  Secretary  of  War  and  by  Generals  Scott  and  Wool,  as  Adjutant- 
General  Ohio  when  war  began  in  '61  for  forwarding  two  regiments  in  sixty  hours 
from  first  call,  and  organizing  and  placing  in  West  Virginia  nine  regiments  State 
Militia  before  muster  of  three  months'  U.  S.  Volunters ;  also  received  thanks  of 
Governor  Bramlette  of  Ky.  for  aid  in  raising  the  siege  of  Frankfort,  Ky.  'Service 
— Assigned  to  command  Camp  of  Instruction  for  15th,  16th,  18th  and  19th  U.  S. 
Infantry  at  Camp  Thomas,  Ohio  ;  took  the  field  with  twelve  companies  18th  and 
four  companies  16th  Infantry  Nov.,  '61 ;  designated  by  General  Buell  to  com- 
mand brigade  of  9th  and  35th  Ohio,  2d  Minnesota  and  18th  Infantry  ;  reported 
with  command  to  General  Thomas,  Lebanon,  Ky. ;  ordered  by  Adjutant-General 
to  first  complete  regiment;  filled  the  three  battalions  to  maximum  ensuing  sea- 
son ;  ordered  to  Indiana  as  Chief  M.  and  D.  Officer  July,  '62  ;  took  command 
District  of  Indiana  March  23,  '63 ;  ordered  to  Cleveland,  Ohio,  June,  '63,  to  or- 
ganize ten  regiments  of  onrt-hundred-day  men  ;  on  invasion  of  Morgan,  July  8, 
ordered  back  to  Indiana ;  commanded  State  Militia,  District  and  Draft  Rendez- 


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vous,  while  in  Indiana;  exposed  "Sons  of  Liberty;  "  joined  his  regiment  in  De- 
partment of  the  Cumberland  upon  muster  out  as  General  U.  S.  Vol.,  Sep.,  '65  ; 
President  Military  Commission  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  try  guerrillas,  Nov.,  '65 ; 
ordered  with  regiment  to  the  Plains ;  commanded  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  Dec.,  '65 ; 
East  Sub-district,  Neb.,  Jan.,  '66,  and  the  expedition  of  '66  to  open  wagon  road 
to  Powder  River;  established  the  line  during  harassing  warfare  with  the  Sioux  ; 
commanded  Fort  Phil.  Kearney  and  "Rocky  Mountain  District,"  '66;  Fort 
McPherson,  Neb., '67,  and  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col.  Ter., '68  and  '69;  retired  from 
active  service  Dec.  15,  '70,  for  accidental  wound  in  line  of  duty ;  Professor  mili- 
tary science  and  tactics  at  Wabash  College,  Indiana,  Dec.  11,  '69,  to  73.  History 
— His  grandfather,  James  Carrington,  manufacturer  and  inventor,  was  partner  of 
Eli  Whitney;  and  his  great-grandfather,  Captain  Jeremiah  Carrington,  enter- 
tained Washington  at  his  house  in  1789.  His  maternal  grandfather  and  great- 
grandfather graduated  at  Yale,  the  latter  in  1745,  and  took  part  in  the  old  French 
and  Indian  War.  The  subject  of  this  sketch  graduated  in  1845,  giving  up  the 
West  Point  course  because  of  lung  troubles.  He  became  professor  of  natural 
science  and  Greek  at  the  Irving  Institute,  Tarrytown,  N.  Y.,  in  '46  ;  was  for  a 
time  amanuensis  for  Washington  Irving,  and,  under  his  advice,  began  the  "  Bat- 
tles of  the  American  Revolution,"  which,  was  completed  in  1876,  after  personal 
surveys  and  exceptional  access  to  European  records.  While  at  Yale  Law  School 
he  was  also  professor  of  natural  science  at  Root's  New  Haven  Institute.  He 
practiced  law  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  with  Perry  &  Carrington,  then  for  nine  years 
with  Dennison  &  Carrington,  became  and  still  is  a  member  of  the  United  States 
Supreme  Court  bar,  and  was  attorney  for  the  leading  Ohio  railroads  until  1861. 
He  was  for  some  years  trustee  of  Marietta  College,  Ohio;  received  literary  honor-* 
at  home  and  abroad  ;  the  courtesies  of  the  Athenaeum  and  other  London  clubs, 
of  the  British  Association  of  Science,  the  Royal  Geographical,  the  Royal  Anthro- 
pological and  other  British  societies.  He  escorted  the  Prince  of  Wales  from  Cin- 
cinnati to  Columbus  in  1859,  and  was  of  the  escort  of  President-elect  Lincoln,  as 
far  as  Columbus,  in  1861.  His  published  works,  other  than  historical,  scientific 
and  educational  pamphlets  and  addresses,  are,  "Scourge  of  the  Alps  "('47), 
"Russia  among  the  Nations"  ('49),  "Crisis  Thoughts"  ('61),  "  Hints  to  Soldiers 
taking  the  Field"  ('62),  "  Battles  of  the  American  Revolution  "  (4th  thousand), 
"Absaraka,  or  Indian  Operations  on  the  Plains  "(6'h  ed.),  "  Ocean  to  Ocean," 
"The  Washington  Obelisk  and  Its  Voices  "  ('88),  "  Patriotic  Reader,  or  Human 
Liberty  Developed  "  ('89).  He  has  in  preparation  "  Battles  of  the  Bible,  "  Pre- 
Christihe  Assurances  of  Immortality,"  "  Patriotic  Manual  for  Intermediate 
Schools,"  "  History  as  a  Patriotic  Force,"  "The  Rent  Veil  and  other  Poems,  light 
and  grave,"  and  "  The  Dream  of  Columbus  Developed." 
Carroll,  Henry  (Major  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  May  20,  1838.  Retiring 

Er  1902;  appointed  from  the  Army.  AHn-il  rnnk — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st 
Co.  F,  3d  U.  S.  Art.,  from  Jan.  13,  '59,  to  Jan.  13.  '64;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  G, 
Vrt.,  from  Feb.  3,  '64,  to  June  4,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  May  18,  '64;  accepted 
June  4,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  April  14,  '66;  Capt.  9th  Cav.  Jan.  22,  T67;  accepted  May 
11,  '67;  Maj.  1st  Cav.  July  3,  '85.  Serrirr— At  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.;  engaged  in 
expeditions  against  hostile  Indians  in  Dakota  Territory;  engaged  in  the  Port 
Rogal,  S.  C.,  expedition;  occupation  of  Jacksonville  and  Fernandina,  Fla.;  oper- 
ations on  James  Island,  S.  C.;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and 
participated  in  the  Wilderness  campaign  of  '64;  joined  3d  Cavalry  in  Arkansas 
in  June,  '64;  in  Colorado  and  New  Mexico  to  '67;  at  various  stations  with  9th 
and  1st  Cavalry  to  present  date.  Staff*  positions  omipifl — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and 
Adjutant  to  June,  '66;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  A.  O.  O.  and  Adjutant  at  Fort  Ste- 
phens. Col.,  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '66;  A.  C.  S.  Los  Pintos,  N.  M.,  to  Jan.,  '67.  Battle*, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Capture  of  Morris  Island  ;  siege  and  bombardment  of  Forts  Sum- 
ter,  Wagner  and  Gregg,  S.  C. ;  slightly  wounded  during  the  operations  on  Morris 
Island,  S.  C.;  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness  May  5-6,  '64. 

Carroll,  Samuel  S.  (Major-General  U.  S.  A.).  Retired;  appointed  from 
D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '52;  graduated  July  1,  '56. 
Actual  rank—  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  1,  '56;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf., 


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Oct.  1,  '56;  Col.  8th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  Dec.  7,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.,  April  25,  '6J  ; 
1st  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  (declined),  May  14,  '61;  Capt.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Nov.  1, 
'61 ;  hon.  must,  out  of  Vol.  Jan.  15,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67; 
accepted  April  1,  '67 ;  retired  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty  June  9,  '69,  with  rank 
of  Major-General.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritori- 
ous services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  July  3,  '63,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Col.  May  5,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Brig. 
Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsyl- 
vania,  Va. ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  njeritorious  services  in  the 
field  during  the  war;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war. 

Carson,  John  M.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  June  26,  '64. 
Retiring  year,  1928 ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  14, 
'85.  Service — Joined  regiment  and  served  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Oct.  1, 
'85,  to  Dec.  13,  '89;  in  the  field  with  regiment  to  Dec.  24,  '85;  Post  Adjutant 
and  in  the  field  to  Aug.  14,  '87;  with  regiment  and  in  the  field  to  Dec.  13,  '89. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Asst.  to  Chief  Quartermaster,  Dept.  of  the 
Missouri,  in  charge  of  Quartermaster  Depot  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from 
Dec.  13,  '89,  to  present  date. 

Carter,  Edward  C.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Oct.  22,  '81 ;  accepted 
Oct.  31,  '81;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.,  Oct.  22,  '86.  Service— At  Fort  Walla- 
Walla,  '90. 

Carter,  Jesse  Mel.  (Second  Lieut.  .3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  July  1,  '86.  Service — On  college  duty  at  North- 
field,  Vt.,  '90. 

Carter,  Mason  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.,  Jan.  26,  '34.  Retiring  year 
'98;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corp.  Co.  B,  1st  Inf. 
from  Feb.  1,  '60.  to  May  21,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Mo.  Vol  Cav.  May  21,  '62;  resigned 
May  29,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.S.  Inf.  May  12,  '62;  accepted  "May  29,  '62;  1st 
Lieut.  May  14,  '64;  Captain  Sept.  4,  78.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  captain  Oct.  18, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  an  affair  with  Indians  en  route  from 
Fort  Hayes  to  Fort  Harker,  Kan.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  5th  Inf. 
from  Nov.  1,  '64,  to  June  4,  '69.  Battiest,  skirmishes,  etc.,  engaged  in — Skirmish 
with  Indians  in  Kansas  Oct.  18,  '67;  engagement  with  Sitting  Bull  in  '76;  with 
Crazy  Horse  June,  '77;  with  Chief  Joseph  Sept.  30,  '77,  where  he  lost  thirty- 
three  per  cent,  of  his  company  in  half  an  nour. 

Carter,  Oberlin  M.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  June  14,  '76;  graduated  June  12, 
'80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '82. 

Carter,  Robert  Goldthwait  (First  Lieutenant  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine, 
Oct.  29,  1845.  Retired;  app.  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1, 
'65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '70.  Actual  Rank — Entered  service  originally  as  Private 
Co.  H,  22d  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  5,  '62 ;  discharged  Oct.  4,  '64 ;  app.  2d.  Lieut. 
4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '70  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  21,  '75.  Honorably  mentioned—  Re- 
ceived the  thanks  of  Dept.  Commander  in  General  Orders,  and  a  Joint  Resolution 
of  thanks  from  the  State  Legislature  of  Texas,  for  services  on  the  Mexican  border, 
in  engagements  with  the  Kickapoo  and  Lipan  Indians.  Service — At  the  "Sol- 
diers' Rest,"  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Alexandria,  Va. ;  Camp  of  Provisional  Guard, 
near  Fort  Ellsworth,  afterward  known  as  Camp  Convalescent ;  in  camp  near 
Fairfax  Seminary,  and  at  foot  of  Arlington  Heights,  until  Sept,  4,  '62,  when  he 
joined  the  regiment  as  it  came  from  the  field  of  the  second  battle  of  Bull  Run ; 
at  Fort  Worth  and  Fort  Corcoran  until  Sept.  12,  '62 ;  in  the  first  Maryland  cam- 

giign ;  on  secret  reconnoissance  to  Hartwood  Church,  Va.,  Dec.  3, '62;  on  the 
urnside"mud  march,"  Jan.  20-22,  '63;  reconnoissance  and  skirmish  at  Richards' 
Ford,  Rappahannock  River,  and  return,  via  Ellia'  Ford,  Dec.  31,  '62,  to  Jan.  1,  '63  ; 


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on  the  Chancellorsville  campaign  April  27/63,  to  May  6,  '63;  rear  guard  (Barnes' 
Brigade,  Griffin's  Division,  Fifth  Corps)  covering  the  withdrawal  of  the  Army  of 
the  Potomac  May  6,  '63;  taking  in  the  pontoon  bridges  at  U.  S.  Ford;  guarding 
fords  of  the  Rappahannock  Kiver  from  May  29  to  June  13,  '63  ;  on  the  Gettys- 
burg campaign,  part  of  the  support'jr  force  of  the  Cavalry  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac;  at  battle  of  Aldie,  June  22,  '63 ;  guard  for  Corps  supply  train  to  Fairfax 
Station ;  June  25,  destroyed  station  and  convoyed  tram  across  the  Potomac  at 
Edwards'  Ferry;  on  reconnoissance  of  July  4;  in  pursuit  of  enemy  to  Williams- 
port,  Md.;  in  various  skirmishes  ;  detached  July  18,  '63,  on  duty  with  Provisional 
Guard  of  veterans  and  Provost  Guard  at  Stony  and  Galloupe's  Islands,  Boston 
Harbor;  guarding  drafted  men  and  substitutes  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  con- 
tinued on  this  duty  several  months;  assigned  to  Co.  E,  4th  U.  S.  Cav.,  at  Fort 
Concho,  Tex. ;  engaged  in  numerous  scouts  after  Indians  to  the  headwaters  of  the 
Concho  and  Colorado  Rivers  until  March,  71 ;  changed  to  Fort  Richardson,  Tex., 
March,  '71 ;  Post  Adj.,  Fort  R.,  from  April  to  Aug.,  '71 ;  on  expedition  as  Adj. 
to  Gypsum  Belt,  up  the  North  Fork  of  Red  River,  McClellan's  Creek,  etc.,  after 
Kicking  Bird's  band  of  Kiowa  Indians  (one  company  of  Cav.  and  two  of  Inf.), 
which  resulted  in  the  surrender  of  Satanta,  and  return  of  the  Kiowas  to  the  Fort 
Sill  reservation ;  on  expedition  to  the  Fresh  Fork  of  Brazos  River;  on  numerous 
*couts  and  expeditions,  and  in  pursuit  of  deserters  up  to  March  4,  73  ;  escort  to 
Satanta  and  Big  Tree,  Kiowa  chiefs,  from  Dallas,  Tex.,  to  Atocha,  Indian 
Nation,  Sept.,  72 ;  transferred  at  special  request  of  Gen.  Mackenzie  by  a  War 
Dept.  order  to  command  of  Co.  A,  4th  Cav.,  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  March  4  to  April 
1,  73,  and  Quartermaster  in  charge  of  all  transportation,  etc.;  raid  into  Mexico 
May  19,  73;  on  Board  for  the  purchase  of  horses  from  May  25  to  July  4,  75; 
retired  for  disability  incident  to  the  service  June  28, 76 ;  Prof,  of  Military  Science 
at  Institute  of  Technology,  Boston,  Mas*.,  78-9;  Special  Instructor  in  Military 
Science  and  Hygiene  at  the  Newton  High  School,  Mass.,  77-81.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Post.  Adj.,  Fort  Richardson,  April  to  Aug.,  71 ;  Acting  Regimental  Adj. 
Oct.,  72,  and  Post  Adj.  to  Dec.,  72;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  an  expedition  against 
Indians  to  Mexico.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battle  of  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17, 
'62;  Blockford's  Ford,  near  Shepardstown,  Md,,  Sept.  20, '62;  Fredericksburg, 
Va.,  Dec.  13-14,  '62;  skirmish  at  Richards'  Ford  of  Rappahannock,  Va.,  Dec.  31, 
'62,  and  Jan.  1,  '63;  battle  of  Chancel lorevillc,  Va.,  May  1,  '63;  Aldie  June  22, 
'63;  Gettysburg  July  2-3, '63;  action  with  Mow-wi's  band  Comanche  Indians 
Oct.  10,  71,  near  Canon  Blanco,  Panhandle  of  Texas,  and  subsequent  pursuit  on 
the  Staked  Plains;  engagement  with  the  Kickapoo  and  Lipan  Indians,  near  Rey 
Molino,  Mexico,  May  19,  73.  History — Manager  Washington  Bureau  Public 
Service  Publishing  Co.,  of  N.  Y.  City,  '87. 

Carter,  W.  Fitzhugii  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.)  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va. — Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.June  3,79;  accepted 
July  8,  79,  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  6,  '83.  Service— At  Fort  Riuggold,  Tex., 
'90. 

Carter,  William  H.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Davidson  Co.,  Tenn., 
Nov.  19,  '51.  Retiring  year  1915;  graduated  trom  Mil.  Acad.  June  13,  73.  Act- 
ualrank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  June  13,  73;  transferred  to  6th  Cav.  Nov.  28,  74; 
1st  Lieut.  April  14,  79;  Capt,  Nov.  20,  '89.  Service— Joined  8th  Inf.  at  Fort  D. 
A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Sept.  30,  73;  on  escort  duty,  Nov.,  73,  to  Fort  Fetterman,  W. 
T.,  and  with  a  det.  of  recruits  to  Forts  Fetterman  and  Laramie,  W.  T.,  Jan.  8,  74; 
with  Co.,  Feb.  23,  74,  on  expedition  against  Brule  and  Ogallala  Sioux  and  Chey- 
enne Indians;  detached  from  Co.  March  8,  for  staff  duty ;  joined  Bat t.  8th  Inf. 
July  12,  74,  and  marched  to  Cheyenne  and  proceeded  to  California,  en  route  to  Ari- 
zona; detached  at  San  Francisco  from  Aug.  5  to  Sept.  10,  74;  joined  Co.  at  Fort 
McDowell,  Ariz.;  transferred  to  6th  Cav.  Nov.  28,  74;  relieved  from  duty  at  Fort 
McDowell,  Ariz.,  Dec.  23,  74,  and  Feb.  8,  75,  was  assigned  to  duty  with  5th  Cav. 
at  Fort  Verde,  A.  T.,  until  May  2,  75;  marched  to  Santa  Fe,  N.M.,  and  June  8, 
reported  to  the  Hd.  Qrs.  6th  Cav.  and  was  attached  to  "  L"  Troop;  marched  via 
Forts  Bayard,  Bowie  and  Grant  to  Camp  San  Carlos,  A.  T.,  arriving  in  July  and 
remaining  there  until  the  middle  of  Oct.  when  the  post  was  abandoned;  marched 


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to  Camp  Bowie  and  upon  arrival  there,  was  relieved  from  duty,  and  ordered  to 
join  "E"  Troop  at  Fort  Verde,  A.  T.,  arriving  Nov.  21,  75;  on  Dec.  10,  scouted 
with  Indians  and  a  Detachment  of  "  E  "  and  "  I "  Troops,  6th  Cav.,  in  pursuit  of  a 
war  party  depredating  near  post,  to  near  White  Mountain  Reservation ;  participa- 
ted with  Indians  and  a  detachment  of  "E"  Troop,  6th  Cav.,  in  expedition  to  the 
Mexican  border;  and  later  in  the  removal  of  Chiricahuas  from  their  old  reser- 
vation to  San  Carlos,  A.-T.,  being  in  the  field  from  April  to  July,  76  ;  ordered  to 
Fort  Apache,  May,  77;  on  July  11,  in  charge  of  construction  of  telegraph  line 
from  Fort  Grant  to  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  until  Nov.  21 ;  on  detached  duty  March 
7  to  San  Carlos  arranging  for  removal  of  settlers  from  Indian  Reservation;  March 
21  to  May  25,  78,  scouting  in  N.  M.,  Ariz,  and  Sonora;  Aug.  23,  ordered  to  report 
to  Regimental  Commander  for  appointment  as  R.  Q.  M.,  but  detained  from  same 
by  assignment  of  Capt.  Faulk  to  regiment  by  an  act  of  Congress;  remained  on 
dutv  at  Fort  Lowell;  on  duty  at  Tucson,  A.  T.,  Nov.  7,  78,  until  March  14,  79; 
with  C.  O.  Field  operations  Dec.  20,  79,  in  tour  to  Globe  City,  Forts  Apache, 
Thomas  and  Grant,  A.  T.;  in  the  field  June  16  to  Oct.  13,  '80;  final  campaign 
1  against  Victoria,  and  in  the  border  operations  against  violators  of  the  "Neutrality 
Laws";  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  15,  '80,  to  Jan.  1,  '81;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T., 
until  June  5,  '81;  at  Fort  Apache  until  Oct.  1,  '82;  leave  of  absence  until  Dec. 
14,  '82;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  Jan.  1,  '83,  to  May  31,  '84;  on  field  duty  from  March 
30  to  April  6,  '83;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  June  7,  '84;  leave  of  absence  Sept.  1  to 

30,  '87 ;  recruiting  service  at  Newark,  N.  J.,  from  Oct.  1,  '87,  to  Oct.  2,  '89.    Staff 
positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt.  3d  Cav.,  8th  and  14th  Inf.  from  Feb.  23,  and  as  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  from  March  12  until  July  12,  74;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 
S.  of  Batt.  8th  Inf,  July  28  to  Aug.  5,  74,  en  route  to  California;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  from  Sept.  29  to  Dec.  31,  74;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  5th  Cav.  May  2  to  June  8,  7$;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Lowell, 
A.  T.,  Aug.  23,  78;  app.  R.  Q.  M.  April  14,  79;  disbursing  Q.  M.  at  Tucson,  A. 
T.,  Nov.  7,  78,  to  March  14,  79;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  Jan.  1  to  June  5, 
'81;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.,  Jan.  1  to  Oct.  1,  '82;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  Jan.  1,  '83  until  May  31,  '84;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  June  28,  '84;  relieved  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  March 

31,  as  R.  Q.  M.   April  4,   and  as   A.   C.   S.  Aug.  31,   '87.     Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Participated   in    action   on  Cibicu  Creek,   A.   T.,   Aug.    30,  '81,   and   was 
present  at  the  attack  on  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.,  Sept.  1,  '81.     Commands  held — Co. 
"  A,"  5th  Cav.,  Feb.  14,  until  April  28,  75;  Co.  "B"  Indian  scouts  at  Fort  Verde, 
A.  T.,  Nov.  22,  75;  of  Co.  "A"  Indian  scouts  at  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.,  June  26,  77, 
until  July  11,  and  from  Jan.  11,  78. 

Cartwright,  George  S.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  July  1 9, 1862. 
Retiring  year  1926 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  81;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  14, 
'85.  .Service— Served  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Oct.  1,  '85,  to  May  28,  '88; 
measured  road  from  Fort  Sill  to  Paul's  Valley,  and  prepared  map  of  same  in 
April,  '88;  in  the  field  with  a  detachment  of  5th  Cav.,  guarding  a  cattle  trail  near 
Elk  Creek,  I.  T.,  from  May  12,  '88  ;  at  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  from  June  13  to  Oct. 
16, '88;  on  leave  to  Feb.  15,  '89;  on  the  field  with  detachments  10th  Cav.,  from  Aug. 
11  to  Oct.  2,  '88;  on  duty  in  connection  with  civil  authorities,  and  making  maps 
in  connection  with  investigation  of  robbery  of  Paymaster  J.  W.  Wham,  U.  S. 
Army,  May  11  to  Sept.  19,  '89.  Witness  before  civil  court,  Tucson,  A.  T.,  Sept.  20, 
'89  to  Dec.  8,  '89 ;  San  Carlos,  A.  T.,  Dec.  21,  '89,  to  Feb.  27,  '90 ;  engineer  officer 
assisting  Ind.  agent  in  construction  of  irrigation  works,  David's  Island,  N.  Y. 
Harbor,  March  13,  '90,  to  present  time.  History — Son  of  Assistant  Surgeon  Cart- 
wright,  of  the  134ih  N.  Y.  S.  Volunteers. 

Casey,  Edward  W.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Cal. ;  appointed  from 
La.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  11,  '80.  Service — 
With  regiment  on  the  Plains;  served  in  the  Dep.  of  Dakota,  Texas,  and  the 
Missouri  to  '83;  Senior  Asst.  Instructor  of  Infantry  and  Artillery  Tactics  at  the 
U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  Aug.  28,  '83,  to  Aug.  20,  '84;  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  to 


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'87 ;  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant 
22d  Inf.  from  Sept.  1,  '81,  to  Jan.  31,  '87. 

Casey,  James  S.  (Lieut.  Col.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Jan.  28, 1833.  Retiring 
year  1897  ;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  Co.  H,  7th  N.  Y. 
S.  M.,  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  June  3,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ; 
accepted  Aug.  26,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  25,  '61;  Captain  Dec.  1,  '63;  Major  17th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  27,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  25,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  attack  on  Fort  Stedman,  Va. 

Casey,  Thomas  L.  (Brigadier  General  and  Chief  of  Engineers).  Born  in 
N.  Y.  May  10,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895 ;  appointed  from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U. 

5.  Military  Academy  July  1,  Y48;  graduated  July  1,  '52.     Actual  ra?i£— Bvt.  2d 
Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  *'52 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  22,  '54 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  1,  '56  ;  Capt.  Aug. 

6,  '61;  Maj.  Oct.  2,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  2,  '74;  Col.  Mar.  12,  '84;  Brig.  Gen. 
Chief  of  Eng.  July  6,  '88;  accepted  July  23,  '88.    Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Col. 
and   Col.   Mar.   31,  '65,  for  faithful  and   meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service— Served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  colonel  and  superinten- 
dent of  public  buildings  March  3,  '77,  to  April  1,  '81 ;  in  charge  of  construction 
of  the  State,  War  and  Navy  Department  building,  of  the  Washington  Aqueduct, 
the  Washington  National  Monument,  and  of  the  improvements  over  the  grave  of 
Thomas  Jefferson  at  Monticello,  Va.,  and  of  the  erection  of  a  monument  at  New- 
burg,  N.  Y.,  1883. 

Casey,  Thomas  L  Jr.  (Captain  of  Eng.).  Born  in  N.  Y. ;  app.  from  D.  C. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '79; "1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '81 ;  Capt.  July  23,  '88. 

Catley,  Henry  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  9,  is  ring 

year  1898;  appointed  from  Oregon — Civil  Life.  Actualrank — 1st  Lieut.  1st  Oreg. 
Vol.  Inf.  Jan.  2,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  9,  '66;  Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  K,  «.»rh  U.S. 
Inf.  and  Hosp.  Stwd.  from  July  3,  '55,  to  Dec.  31,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  May  31,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '66  ;  tre.  to  2d  Inf.  Apr.  17, 
'69;  Capt.  June  22, '82. 

Catlin,  Edward  H.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  H. ;  appointed  from 
N.  H.  Cadet  at  theU.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '76  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rani-— 2d  Lieut  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '86. 

Catlin,  Isaac  S  (Colonel  United  States  Army).  Born  at  Oswego,  New 
York,  July  8,  1835.  Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— Capt.  3d  N.  Y.  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  resigned  March  14,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  109th 
N.  Y.  Inf.  Aug.  2,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  28,  '62;  Col.  July  29,  '64;  app.  Captain 
45th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  6,  '67;  accepted  Mav  10,  '67  ;  unassigned  July  22,  '69.  Re- 
tired  with  the  rank  of  Colonel  May  6,  70.  Brevet  ran/t— Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A. 
May  6,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ; 
Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  May  6,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Petersburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war;  Brevet  MajorGen.  of  Vols.  March  1:?,  '<>">.  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  before  Petersburg,  Va.  Honorably 
mentioned — In  report  of  Col.  Frederick  Townsend,  Com'g  109th  N.  Y.,  with  regard 
to  the  battle  of  Big  Bethel,  Va.,  he  said  of  him:  "He  was  at  Bethel  and  I  do  not 
hesitate  to  say  there  was  no  man  or  officer  more  distinguished  on  that  field  than 
he."  Service— In  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion; had  separate  command  in  '63-4  at  Falls'  Church,  Va.,  which  was  kept  in 
active  service  watching  the  predatory  movements  of  Mosby  and  other  guerrillas; 
in  May,  '64,  his  regiment  joined  the  9th  Corps,  and  was  assigned  to  the  1st  Bri- 
gade, 3d  Division;  sick  in  hospital  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  with  gastric  fever,  for 
several  weeks  after  the  action  at  Games'  Farm,  Va. ;  rejoined  command  in  front 
of  Petersburg,  Va.,  July,  '64;  and  on  July  30,  while  Com'g  a  Provisional  Brigade 
of  three  Regiments  at  the  battle  of  "  Crater,"  he  lost  his  right  leg  and  received  oth- 
er severe  wounds.  As  soon  as  he  recovered  sufficiently  to  walk  with  crutches  the 
Secretary  of  War  assigned  him  to  duty  as  President  of  a  Court  Martial  and  Mili- 
tary Commission  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  where  he  served  with  his  Brevet  Rank  of 
Major  General  until  mustered  out  June  4,  '65.  In  '67,  by  reason  of  the  severity 


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of  his  wounds,  he  applied  for  a  Captaincy  in  the  Army,  to  which  he  was  prompt- 
ly appointed;  and  in  May,  70  he  was  retired  as  a  Colonel  of  Infantry,  being 
the  lineal  rank  he  held  when  wounded.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant 
109th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  March,  '62.  Battle*,  skirmishes  etc.— In  the  battle  of  Big 
Bethel,  Va.,  March,  '62;  Wilderness,  and  succeeding  engagements;  Spottsylvania, 
North  Anna,  Gaines'  Farm,  and  other  engagements  from  the  Rappahannock 
to  James  River,  and  in  the  battle  of  the  "Crater,"  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  '64. 
(wounded).  Commands  held — After  the  wounding  of  Col.  Tracy,  May  6,  '64,  he 
commanded  his  regiment  in  all  engagements  up  to  Games'  Farm.  Commanded 
a  Provisional  Brigade  at  the  battle  of  the  "  Crater."  History — When  the  Rebel- 
lion was  inaugurated  he  was  a  member  of  law  firm  of  Tracy  and  Catlin  at  Owego, 
N.  Y.,  the  senior  member  being  the  present  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  Honorable 
Benjamin  F.  Tracy.  Catlin  was  also  Mayor  of  Owego  at  that  time,  having  been 
elected  in  November,  '60,  without  opposition.  On  the  17th  of  April,  '61,  the  date 
of  Lincoln's  first  proclamation  for  volunteers,  he  officially  approved  a  call  for  a 
meeting  to  raise  a  company  of  volunteers.  On  that  evening  he  enrolled  himself, 
with  others,  as  an  enlisted  man,  and  before  the  meeting  adjourned  the  minimum 
number  of  men  for  a  company  was  enrolled,  with  himself  unanimously  elected  as 
Captain.  It  is  claimed  to  have  been  one  of  the  first,  if  not  the  very  first,  company 
cf  actual  volunteers  enlisted  in  this  State.  The  Company  was  attached  to  the  3d 
New  York  Volunteers.  He  served  with  it  at  Big  Bethel,  Virginia.  In  March, 
'62,  he  resigned  for  the  purpose  of  helping  to  raise  a  new  regiment,  and 
when  General  B.  F.  Tracy  was  assigned  to  the  24th  Senatorial  or  Regimental 
District  by  Governor  E.  D.  Morgan,  Catlin  was  first  made  Adjutant  of  the  Post, 
then  Lieut.  Colonel  of  the  109th  N.  Y.  Vols.  After  the  war,  in  '65,  he  was  nom- 
inated for  District  Attorney  of  Tioga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  and  received  the  largest  majori- 
ty ever  given  a  candidate  in  that  county.  In  70  he  was  appointed  Ass't  U.  S. 
District  Attorney,  which  position  he  held  for  two  years,  and  then  went  into  part- 
nership with  Gen.  Tracy,  the  present  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  in  the  practice  of  the 
law.  In  74  he  was  nominated  for  Dis.  Atty.  in  Kings  Co.,  N.  Y.,  against  the  late 
Gen.  Philip  S.Crooke,  but  subsequently  retired  in  favor  of  the  latter,  who  was  defeat- 
ed. In  77  he  was  again,  against  his  own  protest,  unanimously  nominated  by  accla- 
mation, and,  overcoming  an  opposing  majority  qf  about  14,000,  he  was  elected  by 
about  3,000  majority.  He  was  unanimously  re-nominated  by  acclamation  in  '80, 


against 

nated  by  the  County  Convention,  by  acclamation,  for  Surrogate,  and  after  declin- 
ing on  the  spot,  he  was  in  a  short  time  again  put  in  nomination  with  immense 
enthusiasm,  but  he  again  declined  peremptorily.  Two  days  after  he  declined  the 
nomination  for  Surrogate,  he  was  unanimously  nominated  for  Mayor,  but  was  de- 
feated in  consequence  of  the  nomination  of  an  independent  candidate,  who  received 
about  13,000  votes.  Gen.  Catlin  received  37,000  votes.  In  addition  to  the  foregoing 
statement  it  is  proper  to  say,  that  in  '86  it  was  universally  conceded  he  could  have 
had  the  nomination  for  District  Attorney  if  he  had  desired  it,  but  he  refused  to  allow 
hia  name  to  go  before  the  Convention.  Early  in  '87  Gen.  Catlin  withdrew  from 
active  politics,  devoting  himself  earnestly  to  the  vigorous  prosecution  of  his  large 
law  practice,  though  he  was  diverted  from  it  long  enough  in  the  fall  of  '88,  to  en- 
ter heartily  into  the  Presidential  contest,  in  the  interest  of  Grover  Cleveland,  and 
again  in  the  fall  of  '89,  in  the  interest  of  Alfred  C.  Chapin  for  Mayor  of  Brook- 
lyn. He  has  steadily  and  firmly  refused  to  allow  his  name  to  be  presented  for 
official  honors,  preferring  the  honors  and  emoluments  of  private  life  to  those  of 
public  position. 

Catlin,  Lynde  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  15th  U. 
8.  Inf.  Oct.  26,  '61  ;  accepted  Oct.  30,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.,  A.  I.  G.  Vol.  from  April  1, 
'64,  to  Auar.  1.  '65:  trs.  to  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trs.  to  llth  U.S.  Inf.  April 
25,  '69;  retired  June  28,  78.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

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Catlin,  Robert  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Illinois,  Oct.  5,  '40.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Washington  Ter.  Graduated  at  Military  Acad.,  Class  of  '63. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  11,  '63;  Capt.  43d  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  24,  '66  ;  unassigned  April  8,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15,  70,  tor  loss  of  left 
leg,  from  wounds  received  in  battle.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieul.  Aug.  18,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  during  the  operations  on  the  Weldon  Railroad, 
Va. ;  Bvt.  Captain  Aug.  21,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  on  the  Wel- 
don Railroad,  Va.  Service— Deputy  Governor  U.  S.  Soldiers'  Home,  D.  C.,  from 
May,  '85,  to . 

Cavenaugh,  Harry  G.  (Captain  13th  Inf.)  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  July 
23,  1843.  Retiring  year,  1907.  Appointed  from  Delaware— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— Corporal  and  Sergt.  Co.  I,  1st  Del.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  2,  '61,  to  July  25, 
'64;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Del.  Vet.  Inf.  July  26,  '64;  Capt.  Dec.  26,  '64;  hou.  must,  out 
July  12,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  37th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  29,  '66;  trs.  to 
5th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  unassigned  June  5,  '69;  assd.  to  13th  Inf.  March  31, 
70 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  4,  71 ;  Capt.  Aug.  16,  '84. 

Caziarc,  Louis  V.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Artillery).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  July  4f 
1844.  Retiring  year,  1908.  Appointed  from  Massachusetts — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— Sergeant  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  I,  38th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Aug.  16,  '62,  to 
April  19,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  89ih  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  April  24,  '64;  honorably  mustered 
out,  Aug.  11,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  81st  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.,  Aug.  30,  '64;  honorably  must'd 
out  Oct.  11,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  73d  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Oct.  12,  '64;  honorably  mustered 
out  Aug.  22,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  81st  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Aug.  23,  '65;  honorably  mustered 
out  Sept.  9,  '66;  2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  July  20,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  10,  '66; 
1st  Lieut.  Nov.  23,  '68;  unassigned  April  14,  '69;  assigned  to  2*d  Artillery  Dec. 
31,  70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  of  Vols.  March  26,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  against  the  city  of  Mobile  and  its  de- 
fenses. Service — In  the  field  during  NYar  of  the  Rebellion ;  on  staff  duty  from 
'66  to  73;  Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  at  Bowdoin  College,  Me.,  from  Nov.,  75,  to  July, 
79.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  G.  L.  Andrews,  Aug., 
'64,  to  Aug.,  '65;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  E.  R.  S.  Canbv,  March,  '66,  to 
Feb.,  73;  A.  A.  A.  G.  2d  Mil.  Dist.  Aug.,  '67,  to  Auar.,  '68 ;  and  of  the  5th  Dist. 
from  Dec.,  '68,  to  April,  '69;  of  the  1st  Dist.  and  of  the  Dept.  of  Va.,  May,  '69, 
to  April,  70;  A.  A.  A.  G.  and  J.  A.,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  Aug.,  70,  to  Feb.. 
•  73;  A.  A.  G.  Signal  Bureau  May,  '81,  to  Aug.,  '85;  Adj.  U.  S.  Artillery  School 
May,  '87,  to  present  time.  History — A.  M.,  Bowdoin  College,  June,  79. 

Cecil,  G-eorg-e  R.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pulaski,  Va.,  Feb.  12, 
'49.  Retiring  year,  1913.  Appointed  from  Virginia ;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  July  24, 
'83.  Service— Joined  Co.  E  at  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  Sept.  28,  74 ;  at  New  Orleans, 
La.,  Oct.  18,  74;  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  June  1,  75;  at  Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark., 
July  24,  76 ;  in  the  field,  suppressing  Labor  Riots,  Sept.  1  to  Nov.  4,  77 ;  again 
at  Little  Rock  Bks.  Nov.  4,  77 ;  at  Hot  Springs,  Ark.,  Dec.  7,  78;  on  D.  S.,  Prof. 
Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Michigan  Military  Academy,  April  11,  79,  to 
July  1,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  July  24,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Selden,  N.  M.,  Oct.  13, 
'83;  at  Fort  Cummings,  N.  M.,  Oct.  24,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M,,  Aug.  13,  '84, 
to  March  5,  '87,  when  appointed  Regimental  Adjutant;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M., 

March  18,  '87 ;  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  June  4,  '89,  to .      Staff  positions 

occupied— Post  Adj.  Baton  Rouge  Bks.,  La.,  Feb.  26  to  June  24,  76  j  A.  C.  S. 
from  June  10,  75,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from  Dec.,  75,  to  June  16,  76;  Post  Adj.  at 
Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark.,  Oct.  13,  76,  to  July  6,  77;  Nov.  5,  77,  to  July  2,  78 ; 
Nov.  19  to  Dec.  6.  78 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  from 
July  4  to  Sept.  30,  '83;  at  Fort  Cummings,  N.  M.,  Dec.  11,  '83,  to  Aug.  13,  '84; 
Post  Adj.  Fort  Cummings,  N.  M.,  March  29  to  June  8,  '84;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N. 
M.,  March  18,  '87,  to  June  1,  '88  ;  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  June  4,  '88,  to  pres- 
ent time;  Adj.  13th  Inf.  March  5,  '87,  to  present  time. 

Chaffee,  Adna  R.  (Major  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio  April  14, 1842.  Retiring 
year,  1906  ;  appointed  Irom  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co. 


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"K,"  6th  Cav.,  July  22,  '61,  to  May  12,  '63;  2d  Lieut  6th  Cav.  Mar.  13,  '63;  ac- 
cepted May  12,  '63;  1st  Lieut  Feb.  22, '65 ;  resigned  Mar.  13,  '67;  reinstated 
Apr.  8,  '67  ;  Capt.  Oct.  12,  '67  ;  Maj.  9th  Cav.  July  7,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
1st  Lieut.  July  3,  '63,  for  .gallant  and  meritorious  service*  in  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, Penn.;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  31,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Di a widdie  Court-House,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  Mar.  7, '68,  for  gallant  and 
efficient  services  in  an  engagement  with  Comanche  Indians  on  Point  Creek, 
Texas,  Mar.  7,  '68.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  participated  in 
all  the  various  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  up  to  the  surrender  o? 
Lee's  Army  '65  ;  on  the  plains  and  participated  in  numerous  campaigns  against 
hostile  Indians ;  engaged  in  the  "  Miles  "  campaign  against  Cheyenne  Indians, 
Indian  Territory,  Aug.,  '74,  to  Feby.,  '75 ;  charge  of  San  Carlos  Indian  reserva- 
tion July,  '79,  to  May  31,  '80;  took  part  in-the  campaigns  against  White  Moun- 
tain Indians  Sept.  to  Nov.,  '81  r  with  General  Crook  in  his  campaign  into  the 
Sierra  Madre  Mountains,  Sonora,  Mexico,  '83;  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  July,  '83; 
in  Dep.  of  Missouri  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle 
of  Williamsburg,  action  of  Slatersviile,  battles  of  Meehanicsville,  Hanover 
Court-House,  actions  of  Sugar-Loaf  Mountain,  Philomont,  Unioutown,  Upper- 
ville,  Barber's  Cross-Roads,  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  and  General  Stoneman's 
raid  of  April,  '63,  the  actions  of  Fairfield  (severely  wounded),  battle  of  Brandy 
Station  (wounded),  and  action  of  Todd's  Tavern  ;  in  General  Sheridan's  raid,  and 
engaged  at  the  actions  of  Yellow  Tavern,  Salem  Church,  battles  of  Trevillian 
Station,  Deep  Bottom,  Winchester,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek ;  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House,  Five  Forks,  Sailor's  Creek,  and  capitula- 
tion of  Appomattox  Court-House;  engagement  with  Comanche  Indians  on  Paint 
Creek,  Texas.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for  brevet  oflieut.  colonel 
U.  S.  A.  "  for  distinguished  services  in  successfully  leading  a  cavalry  charge  over 
rough  and  precipitous  bluffs,  held  by  hostile  Indians,  in  the  battle  of  Red  River, 
August  30,  '74,  and  for  diligent  and  faithful  services  during  the  campaign;" 
commended  in  department  orders  for  part  taken  in  engagement  with  renegade 
White  Mountain  Indians  on  "Big  Dry  Wash,"  Arizona,  July  17,  '82.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Adjutant  6th  Cav.  Nov.  11, '64,  to  Dec.  12, '66;  R.  Q.  M. 
6th  Cav.  from  Dec.  12,  '66,  to  Oct.  12,  '67. 

Chamberlin,  John  L.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '76;  graduated  June 
12, '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  14, '87. 
Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '90. 

Chance,  Jesse  C.  (Captain  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  January  26,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year,  1907  ;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  "E," 
20th  Ohio  Inf.,  Aug.  9,  '62 ;  discharged  Mar.  17,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  103d  U.  S.  C.  Inf. 
Mar.  17,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out  Apr.  16,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Jan.  22, 
'67;  accepted  Apr.  4,  '67;  unassigned  July  20,  '69;  assigned  to  13th  Inf.  Mar.  4, 
70;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  18,  '71 ;  Capt.  Oct.  16,  '84. 

Chandler,  Elias  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois  Dec.  29, 1856. 
Retiring  year,  1920;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June 
14,  '76  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12, 
'80  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  14,  '87,  Service—  From  date  of  assignment  to  Dec.  3,  '80, 
at  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  Dec.  3,  '80,  to  March  14,  '81,  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas  ;  Mch. 
14  to  May  25,  '81,  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas;  May  25  to  Dec.  9,  '81,  at  San  An- 
tonio, Texas  ;  Dec.  9  to  Dec.  29,  '81,  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas  ;  Dec.  29,  '81,  to 
Nov.  10,  '84,  at  the  town  of  Fort  Griffin,  Texas  (abandoned  in  '81),  as  Acting 
Indian  Agent,  in  charge  of  the  Tonkawa  Special  Indian  Agency;  Nov.  10,  '84,  to 
April  27,  '87,  at  San  Antonio,  Texas  ;  April  27,  '87,  to  June  30,  '88,  at  Fort  Mc- 
Intosh,  Texas  ;  June  30,  '88,  to  date,  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—M  Fort  Mclntoih,  Texas.  Was  Post  Adjutant,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
from  Nov.  20,  '87,  to  June  30,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  O.  O. 
from  Jan.  1,  '90,  to  date. 

Chandler,  John  G.  (Lieut.  Col.,  D.  Q.  M.  G.,  Brevet  Col.).  Born  in  Mass. 
Dec.  31,  1830.  Retiring  year,  1894 ;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military 


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Academy  Sept.  1,  '48 ;  graduated  July  1,  '53.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d 
U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '53 ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  24,  '53 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  31,  '56;  Captain 
A.  Q.  M.  May  17,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  Q.  M.  Vols.  Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Aug  1,  '65  ;  Major 
Q.  M.  Jan.  18,  '67 ;  Lieut.  Col.  D.  Q.  M.  Gen.  March  4,  79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritori- 
ous services  during  the  war.  Service— Voyage  to  Cal.,  '53 ;  New  York,  '54 ;  fron- 
tier duty,  '54  to  '61 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  chief  quartermas- 
ter, Department  of  West  Virginia,  July, '61,  to  Feb., '62;  of  the  4th  Division, 
Army  of  the  Ohio,  Feb.  to  April,  '62;  of  the  Pittsburg  Landing  Depot,  Tenn., 
April  to  July,  '62  ;  and  of  the  Army  of  the  Ohio  July  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  Chief  Quarter- 
master of  the  19ih  Army  Corps,  Dep.  of  the  Gulf,  Nov.,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '65;  depot 
quartermaster  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '65,  and  Dec.,  '65,  to  April,  '66 ; 
Chief  Quartermaster,  Dep.  of  Dakota,  Sept.,  1866,  to  Feb.,  '67  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Holly 
Springs,  Miss.,  1867-8  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  1st  Mil.  Dist.,  Richmond,  Va.,  '69-70  ;  Chief 
Q.  M.  2d  Dist.,  Dep.  of  the  East,  '70  to  73;  in  charge  of  Depot,  Ft.  Leavenworth, 
73-74 ;  Chief  Q.  M..Dep.  Arizona,  74-76  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  the  South,  76-80 ; 
Chief  Q.  M.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf,  '81 ;  Q.  M.  Gen.'s  Office,  Washington,  '82-88; 
New  York  Depot  Jan., '88,  to  Aug., '89 ;  Philadelphia  Depot  since  Aug.,  '89. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  during  the  war  in  the  action  at  Carnifex 
Ferry,  battle  of  Shiloh,  battle  of  Perry viile,  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  expedition  to 
Saline  Pass,  Red  River  expedition,  action  of  Mansfield,  and  battle  of  Pleasant 
Hill,  and  the  operations  of  the  13th  Army  Corps  in  Texas.  Staff  positions  occupied 
—Adjutant  3d  Art.  Dec.  27,  '57,  to  May  17,  '61. 

Chapin,  Alonzp  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Chicago,  111.,  1859. 
Retiring  year,  1925;  appointed  from  Illinois—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st 
Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  :',, 
1888.  Service— At  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  from  June,  1883,  to  April,  1884 ;  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  May,  1884,  to  Oct.,  1886;  at  Fort  Washakie  from  Nov., 
1886,  to  July,  1887  ;  at  Newport  B'ks,  Ky.r  from  Aug.,  1887,  to  Oct.,  1889  ;  at  Fort 

Yates,  N.  D.,  from  Nov.,  1889,  to ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Fort  Bridger,  Nov., 

1883,  and  Fort  Robinson  Dec.,  1885,  to  Jan.,  1886;  with  troops  en  route  from 
Fort  Laramie  to  Fort  Washakie,  from  Fort  Washakie  to  Fort  Riley,  and  in 
camp  in  Southern  Kansas  and  Indian  Territory  April  to  Sept.,  1885;  in  camp  on 
Montezuma  Creek,  Utah,  from  June  to  Oct.,  1886 ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Newport  Bks., 
Ky.,  and  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  '89-90. 

Chapin,  Edward  S.  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed  from 
Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  I860;  graduated  June  15,  1870. 
Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  A,  44th  Iowa  Inf.,  May  11,  '64;  discharged  Sept.  1">,  '64; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  19,  73;  transferred  to  15th 
Inf.  Aug.  12,  '82 ;  Capt.  Feb.  27,  '88. 

Chase,  Constantino  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Mass.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Mass.  Art.  Sept.  9,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  15,  '64;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  18,  '()>;  2d 
Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  6,  '66;  transferred  to  3d  Art. 
Sept.  28,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  26,  '68.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Capt.  Vols.  Mir.  13, 
65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Chase,  Dudley  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  Cal. — Civil  Lite.  Actual  rank — Hosp.  Chap.  Vol.  Apr.  7, '64;  accepted 
June  7, '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  21,  '65;  Chap.  U.  S.  A.  Apr.  17,  '66;  Posv 
Chap.  Apr.  3,  '67  ;  accepted  July  15,  '67. 

Chase,  Geo.  P.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67 ;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  12,  71;  transferred  to  3d  Cav.  May  8,  72;  1st  Lieut. 
Mar.  20,  79 ;  Capt.  Nov.  25,  '87. 

Chase,  George  N.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,73;  graduated  June  15,77. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  1st  Inf,  June  15,  77;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  July  1,  77; 


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1st  Lieut.  Nov.  10,  '86.  Service — Served  in  Wyoming  with  regiment  to  '81 ;  at 
Fort  Leavemvorth  and  other  posts  to  '85  ;  on  staff  duty  in  California  and  N.  Y. 
City  to  '89  ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant,  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo,,  79-80;  A.  D.  C.  to  Major  Gen. 
Howard  from  Nov.  9,  '85,  to  Dec.  4,  '89. 

Chase,  Wilson  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.,  troop  B,  7th  Cav.,  from 
Mar.  18* '85,  to  Mar.  4,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  Mar.  5, 
'89.  Service— At  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont,,  '90. 

Chatfield,  Walter  H.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Connecticut,  March 
11,  1852.  Retiring  year  1916  ;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and 
Corp.  Co.  G,  and  Qm.  Sergt.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  4,  '78,  to  Oct.  16,  '80  ;  2d  Lieut. 
5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  4,  '80  ;  accepted  Oct.  16,  '80.  Service.— In  the  field;  expedi- 
tion to  Sioux  Indian  Agency,  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  July  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  guarding 
constructioirof  Northern  Pacific  Railroad,  June  to  Dec.,  '82 ;  expedition  to  Chey- 
enne Indian  Agency,  Mont.,  Oct.  and  Nov., '86;  expedition  to  Crow  Indian 
Agency,  Mont.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '87  ;  permanent  station,  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  June, 
'81.  to  May,  '88 ;  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  July,  '88,  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Adjutant  and  Quartermaster,  Battalion  5th  Inf.,  expedition  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  headquarters  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  Escort,  July  to  Dec.,  '82; 
charged  with  supplying  and  settling  accounts  for  troops  stationed  at  points  on 
the  N.  P.  R.  R.,  from  the  Little  Missouri  River  on  the  east  to  Big  Timber  Creek 
on  the  west;  Adjutant,  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  Officer,  expedition  to 
Cheyenne  Agency,  '86 ;  Post  Adjutant  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '88, 
and  from  Aug.  to  Oct..  '89;  Quartermaster,  Commissary  Officer,  Acting  Ordnance 
Officer  and  Range  Officer  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Oct.  17,  '89,  to  date.  History— 
Destined  for  Went  Point  from  early  youth,  but  prevented  from  entering  that  in- 
stitution by  opposition  of  relatives.  Applied  for  a  civilian  appointment  in  '76, 
but,  despairing  of  obtaining  it,  entered  the  ranks  Oct.  4,  '78,  and  was  appointed  a 
second  lieutenant  just  two  years  later,  commission  being  dated  Oct.  4,  1880  ;  son 
of  Colonel  John  L.  Chatfield,  6th  Conn.  Vol.  (See  Records  of  Rebellion). 

Cheever,  Benjamin  H.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut,  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Washington, 
D.  C.,  June  7, '50.  Retiring  year  1914;  app.  from  D.  C.— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Aug.  15,  '76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  30,  '81.  Service — At  Ft. 
Grant,  A.  T.,  about  two  and  one-half  years;  Ft.  Thomas,  A.  T.,  about  one  and 
one-half  years;  Ft.  Huachuca,  A.  T.,  about  a  year  in  order  named;  ordered  to 
Ft.  Leaven  worth  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Dec.  20,  '81 ;  after  graduating  there,  joined 
troop  at  Apache,  A.  T.,  and  remained  with  it  until  ordered  to  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison 
at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  in  April,  '84,  where  he  remained  four  years  and  a  little 
over;  then  joined  troop  at  Ft.  Lewis,  Col.,  until  it  changed  to  this  post;  arrived 
here  Oct.  4, ''90.  Commands  held— Troop  " F"  since  '88. 

Cherbonnier,  Andrew  V.  (Captain  and  M.  S.  K.).  Born  in  Louisiana, 
Oct.  12,  '26.  Retiring  year  1890;  appointed  from  Md.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank 
— Capt.  and  Med.  Storekeeper,  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  19, '66.  Service- 
Served  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  '66  to  70;  from  '70  to  '71,  at  Santa  Fe,  N.  M. ; 
at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  from  71  to  74;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  74  to  '82 ;  at  New 
York  City,  from  '82  to  Sept.,  '84;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Sept.,  '84,  to  present 
time  ;  served  during  the  entire  war  as  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  ;  in  the  office  of  the 
Attending  Surgeon.  TI.  S.  A.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  up  to  the  time  of  appointment 
as  Capt.  and  Med.  Storekeeper.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — At  the  battles  of  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam.  . 

Chester,  James  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Scotland,  Feb.  10,  1834.  Re- 
tiring year  189-<;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal, 
Sergeant  and  First  Sergeant  Co.  "E,"  1st  Art.,  Dec.l,  '62,  to  April  18,  '63;  Bvt. 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Feb.  19,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  April  17,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  14,  '65; 
Captain  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Sept.  20,  '80.  Brevet  ran£— Brevet  1st  Lieut,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  Gettysburg  Campaign,  July  3, '63  ;  Brevet  Captain 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  action  of  Kearueysville,  Va.,  Aug.  25, 


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'64.  Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '54  to  '56;  in  campaign  against  hostile  In- 
dians in  Florida  '56  and  '57  ;  at  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '58  to  '60 ;  in  Fort  Sumter, 
S*  C.,  and  engaged  in  the  defense  of  that  place  in  '61 ;  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley 
and  Peninsular  campaigns  '61  and  '62;  joined  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Sept.,  '65;  at 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  with  battery  to  March  1,  '69;  on  leave  in  Europe  to  Aug.  1,  '69;  at 
St.  Auguftine,  Fla.,  Aug",  '69 ;  com.  battery  at  Fort  Pulas-ki,  Ga.,  from  Aug.,  '69, 
to  April,  71 ;  at  U.  S.  Art.  School  from  May,  71,  to  May,  72 ;  at  Charleston,  S. 
C.,  com.  battery,  72;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  from  72  to  76;  prof.  Mil.  Science 
at  Iowa  State  University  from  Jan.  1,  76,  to  Jan.  1,  '80;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N. 
Y.,  from  Jan.  to  May,  '80;  assistant  instructor  in  engineering  at  the  U.  S.  Art. 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May  to  Sept.,  '80;  instructor  in  engineering  at 
U.S.  Art.  School  Sept.  20, '80,  to  May  1,  '85;  aide-de-camp  to  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen. 
Getty,  from  Dec.,  1880,  to  March,  '83  ;  in  Europe  from  May  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  detailed 
to  attend  the  autumn  maneuvers  of  the  French  army  in  '81  ;  Chevalier  of  the 
Legion  of  Honor  of  France,  '81 ;  in  Europe  May  to  Oct.,  '85;  detailed  to  attend 
the  autumn  maneuvers  of  the  French  armv,  '85;  with  Bat.  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  Oct.,  '85,  to  Jan.,  '89;  Inspector  of  Art.  Target  Practice  Div.  Atlantic,  Jan., 
'89,  to  June,  '89;  in  Europe  July  to  Oct.,  '89;  with  Bat.  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
since  Nov.  1,  '89.  Staff  positions  held—A..  A.  A.  G.  2d  Brig,  of  Horse  Art.  '64  ; 
Aide-de-camp  to  Gen.Hardin  Oct.  20  to  Dec.  14,  '65;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Mil.  Com. 
of  N.  C.,  Dec.,  '65,  to  April,  '67;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Hilton 
Head,  S.  C.,  June  to  Nov.,  '67  ;  Post  Adj.  Nov.,  '67,  to  Aug  ,  '68,  at  Columbia,  S. 
C. ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Getty  Dec., '80,  to  March,  '83.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  battles  of  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ; 
commanded  a  section  of  artillery,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Second  Bull 
Run,  Antietam  and  Frederi'-ksburjf ;  com.  battery  at  battle  of  Chancellorsville ; 
com.  section  of  aitillery  in  the  actions  of  Aldie,  Middletown,  Upperville,  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  and  action  of  Shepherdatown,  Va. ;  engaged  in  Gen.  Sheridan's  cam- 
paigns in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  Va. ;  wounded 
in  the  action  at  Kearneysville,  Va.,  Aug.  25,  '64.  Honorably  mentioned — la  Re- 
bellion Record,  Vol.  XL,  Part  II.  241,  256.  Commands  held— In  command  of 
Bat.  Post  of  Hilton  Head  and  Di-t.  of  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  April  to  June,  '67.  JHttory 
— Author  of  "The  Practical  Study  of  Surveying  Instruments;"  "Practical  In- 
struction in  Surveying;"  "  Military  Bridge* ;"  "Roads;"  "Railroads;"  "  Tem- 
Ciry  Fortifications;"  " Permanent  Fortifications,  etc.;**  Text  and  Reference 
ks  U.  S.  Art.  School. 

Chipman,  Henry  L.  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Canandaigua,  N.  Y., 
Feb.  23,  1823.  Retired;  app.  from  Mich.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Lieut.-Col. 
2d  Mich.  Inf.  May  25,  '61 ;  resigned  June  24,  '61 ;  Col.  102d  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  April 
15,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Sep.  30,  '65  ;  Capt.  llth  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  24, 
'61;  transferred  to  29th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69; 
Major  3d  Inf.  Oct.  29,  73;  Lieut.-Col.  7th  Inf.- May  19,  '81 ;  retired  Feb.  1,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  major  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle 
of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;  bvt.  lieut.-colonel  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  brevet  brig.-gen.  volunteers  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Brig.-Gen.  E.  C.  Potter, 
who  commanded,  mentioned  him,  in  his  report  of  the  affair  at  Honey  Hill,  S.  C., 
as  follows:  "  I  entertain  a  high  opinion  of  Col.  Chipman's  abilities  and  conduct. 
In  the  engagement  of  Dec.  9th  he  commanded  the  supports,  consisting  of  the  144th 
N.  Y.,  56th  N.  Y.,  102d  U.  S.  C.  T.,  and  the  battalion  of  sailor  Infantry.  Through- 
out the  day  he  displayed  great  coolness  and  courage,  and  excellent  judgment. *' 
Was  with  the  first  troops  that  entered  Charleston,  S.  C.  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  John  P. 
Hatch  speaks  of  his  services  as  follows,  in  an  endorsement  sent  to  the  War  De- 
partment: "Colonel  Chipman  is  a  man  of  fine  abilities,  a  first-class  officer  and  a 
thorough  gentleman.  He  has  gained  the  esteem  of  all  with  whom  he  has  been 
thrown,  by  the  exercise  of  the  above  qualities;  by  Aw  gallant  conduct  and  good  judg- 
ment he  rendered  important  services  in  the  campaign  closing  with  the  occupation  of 
Charleston.  He  merits,  and  I  hope  will  obtain,  a  recognition  of  his  services  by 
his  government."  Honorably  mentioned  in  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion  "  on 


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the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Vol.  XXV.  Part  I.,  p.  526 ;  and  on  Gettysburg  Series 
I.,  Vol.  XXVII.  Part  I.,  p.  635.  Service— Left  Detroit,  Mich.,  with  2d  Mich.  Inf. 
June  6,  '61,  for  Washington,  D.C.;  resigned  from  the  volunteer  service  and  en-  * 
tered  the  regular  army  June  24,  '61 ;  joined  Hd.  Qrs.  llth  Inf.  at  Fort  Indepen- 
dence, Mass.,  and  remained  there  until  Oct.  14,  assisting  in  organizing  the  regi- 
ment; mustered  into  the  U.  S.  service  the  18th  and  20th  Regiments  Masschusetts 
Volunteers;  was  assigned  to  Co.  "  D,"  1st  Batt.,  llth  Inf.;  Oct.  14,  left  with  company 
as  a  part  of  a  batt.  of  the  llth  Inf.  for  Perry ville,  Md.;  was  engaged  doing  guard 
duty  here  until  March,  '62;  went  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  with  the  batt.  to  join  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac;  served  continually  with  this  army  till  April,  '64;  went 
through  the  Peninsular  campaign  under  Gen.  McClellan  ;  soon  after  the  battle  of 
Antietam  was  appointed  acting  field  officer  of  the  1st  Batt.,  llth  Inf.;  was  with 
Maj.  C.  S.  Lovel's  command  on  a  reconnoissance  from  the  Potomac  River  to  L§e- 
town,  Va.;  the  troops  fording  the  river  had  continuous  sharp  skirmishing  for  two 
days,  until  the  command  recrossed  the  Potomac  River,  near  Shepherdstown,  Va.; 
was  engaged  on  the  skirmish  line  the  most  of  the  time;  March  21,  '63,  was  ap- 
pointed by  Maj. -Gen.  Meade  acting  assistant  inspector-general  of  the  2d  Div.,  5th 
Corps  (Sykes'  division  of  regular*);  from  the  close  of  the  Mine  Run  campaign  was 
engaged  as  acting  assistant  inspector-general  until  April  1,  '64,  when,  having  been 
appointed  colonel  of  the  102d  Regiment  U.  S.  Colored  Troops,  left  the  Army  of 
the  Potomac  and  went  with  regiment  to  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.;  was  engaged  doing 
picket  duty,  and  for  a  time  was  in  command  of  the  defenses  of  Hilton  Head;  on 
the  30th  of  August,  '64,  went  with  regiment  to  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  and  was  engaged 
in  destroying  the  railroad  leading  from  Jacksonville  to  Tallahassee,  Fla.;  built  an 
earth-work  at  Magnolia,  on  the  St.  John's  River ;  after  the  completion  of  this 
work  went  to  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  with  regiment,  where  he  remained  until  Nov.  30,  '64, 
in  command  of  an  extended  picket  line,  taking  in  three  of  the  Sea  Islands.  At 
the  above  date  started  with  five  companies  of  regiment  to  join  an  expedition,  under 
command  of  Gen.  John  P.  Hatch,  at  Boyd's  Landing,  S.  C.,  for  the  purpose  of 
capturing  the  Charleston  and  Savannah  Railroad  ;  the  result  was  a  severe  battle 
at  Honey  Hill,  S.  C.;  commanded  a  brigade  a  part  of  the  time  during  this  battle ; 
two  days  after  this  commanded  a  reconnoissance  towards  the  railroad,  about  five 
miles  from  where  the  battle  was  fought,  and  had  a  sharp  skirmish  with  the  enemy  ; 
on  the  9th  of  Dec.,  '64,  another  attempt  was  made  to  capture  the  railroad,  about 
thirty  miles  distant  from  Honey  Hill,  towards  Charleston  ;  in  this  affair,  which 
was  quite  severe,  he  commanded  a  brigade  composed  of  three  regiments  and  a 
battalion  of  sailors  and  marines  from  the  Navy;  was  with  the  first  troops  that 
entered  Charleston,  S.  C.  On  April  1,  '65,  left  Charleston  with  two  wagon  loads 
of  ammunition  and  two  hundred  and  fifty  men  to  join  an  expedition  at  Nelson's 
Ferry,  on  the  Santee  River,  a  command  from  Georgetown,  S.  C.,  under  Gen.  Pot- 
ter; on  reaching  the  ferry  learned  that  he  had  gone  on  towards  Camden,  some 
days  before,  so  crossed  the  river  and  followed  his  command  for  five  days,  when  he 
joined  Gen.  Potter,  fought  his  way  through  to  him;  one  officer  and  nine  men  were 
wounded  and  one  man  killed  while  making  this  march;  the  day  after  joining  Gen. 
Potter  took  his  own  regiment  and  five  companies  of  another  regiment  to  drive  the 
enemy  from  a  strong  earth-work,  immediately  in  their  front  and  across  the  road 
of  the  line  of  march  ;  turned  the  enemy's  flank  and  drove  him  out  after  a  severe 
fight  of  thirty  minutes  ;  on  the  17th  of  April,  '65,  while  on  the  march  back  to 
Georgetown,  the  enemy  sent  in  a  flag  of  truce  with  the  intelligence  of  Gen.  Lee's 
and  Johnston's  surrender,  and  of  the  assassination  of  President  Lincoln  ;  have 
been  told  that  this  command  did  the  last  fighting  of  the  war;  served  in  South 
Carolina,  commanding  a  district  part  of  the  time,  extending  from  Columbia  to  the 
north  line  of  the  State;  was  in  command  of  the  regiment  at  the  time;  after 
being  mustered  out  of  the  volunteer  service  reported  at  Fort  Independence, 
Boston  Harbor,  and  was  assigned  to  Co.  "  D,"  3d  Battallion,  llth  Infantry  ;  pro- 
ceeded with  it  to  Richmond,  Va.;  served  a  short  time  here  and  then  went  to 
Bristol,  Va.;  remained  here  until  the  last  of  June,  when  the  post  was  abandoned; 
was  then  sent  to  Yorktown,  Va.;  remained  fourteen  months  in  command  of  the 
sub-district  of  Yorktown.  From  Yorktown  went  to  Alexandria,  Va.,  and  was  in 


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command  of  the  sub-district  of  Alexandria  and  Battery  Rogers  for  six  months;  in 
Oct.,  same  year  ('68),  went  to  Texas  with  regiment  and  stationed  at  Jefferson, 
Texas,  from  Dec.  14,  '68,  until  June  11,  71 ;  the  troops  were  withdrawn  from  there 
at  the  latter  date,  and  went  to  Fort  Richardson,  Texas,  under  his  command ; 
served  at  this  post  from  June  30,  71,  till  Oct.  29,  73;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  three 
months,  and  then  sent  to  command  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  temporarily;  returned  to 
Fort  Riley  two  months,  subsequently ;  on  the  2d  of  July,  74,  accompanied  the 
regiment  to  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  where  he  remained  until  Sept.  16,  74,  when  he 
started,  in  command  of  five  companies  of  the  regiment,  for  New  Orleans,  La.;  on 
arrival  there  was  at  once  sent  with  command  to  protect  the  U.  S.  Mint  from  any 
depredations  from  the  mob,  who  were  trying  to  depose  Governor  Kellogg  from 
office;  after  the  riot  ceased  did  duty  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  until  Dec.,  when 
he  was  sent  to  Jackson,  Miss.,  to  take  command  of  the  troopa  there  during  an 
extra  session  of  the  Mississippi  Legislature ;  remained  here  till  the  Legislature  ad- 
journed, and  then  returned  to  Jackson  Barracks,  La.;  went  from  here  in  Dec.,  75, 
to  command  the  post  at  Alexandria,  Li.;  remained  here  until  May,  77,  when  the 
post  was  abandoned ;  at  Mt.  Vernon  Barracks,  Ala.,  two  months ;  ordered  to  take 
three  companies  of  the  3d  Inf.,  and  proceed  to  Louisville,  Ky.,  thence  to  Newport 
Barracks,  Kv.;  from  there  was  sent  in  command  of  three  companies,  3d  Inf.,  and 
two  companies,  5th  Art.,  to  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  and  from  there  with  same  command  to 
Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  on  account  of  a  general  strike  among  the  coal  miners,  and 
threats  to  burn  the  city  of  VVilkesbarre ;  on  the  21st  of  Sept.,  77,  he  started  in 
command  of  the  3d  Inf.  (which  concentrated  at  Wilkesbarre),  for  Montana  Terri- 
tory, by  railroad  to  Corinne,  Utah.  The  regiment  marched  five  hundred  miles  from 
Corinne,  Utah,  to  Helena,  Mont.,  crossing  the  Rocky  Mountains  when  the  tem- 
perature, at  times,  was  sixteen  degrees  below  zero,  and  the  ground  coverel  with 
snow,  which  had  to  be  scraped  away  to  pitch  tents.  The  ladies  of  the  regiment, 
and  their  children,  and  the  laundresses  an  1  their  children  were  along.  This  inarch 
was  made  in  just  thirty  days;  soon  after  reaching  Montana  was  sent  to  Fort  Mis- 
soula,  Mont.;  was  in  command  from  April  1,  78,  until  Aug.,  79.  when  he  left  there 
and  took  command  of  Fort  Logan,  Mont.;  remained  at  Fort  Logan  until  Oct.,  '80, 
when  the  post  was  broken  up  ;  went  from  there  to  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  and  spent 
the  winter  there;  went  from  Fort  Shaw  to  Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  where  he  remained 
until  Aug.  13,  '82;  at  Fort  Pembiua,  Dak.,  until  Nov.,  when  the  regiment  was 
sent  to  the  Department  of  the  Platte,  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  from  Dec.,  '82,  to 
April,  '83  ;  at  Fort  Steele,  Wyo.,  until  the  6th  of  Oct.,  '86,  at  which  time  the  post 
was  abandoned;  this  was  the  last  of  his  active  service.  Staff  positions  or  ////>/ — 
A.  A.  I.  G.,  2d  Div.,  5th  Corps,  from  March  21,  '63,  to  April  1,  '64;  A.  D.  C.  to 
Gen.  R.  B.  Ayres,  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Was  at 
the  sie^e  of  Yorktown  ;  under  fire  while  working  in  the  trenches;  was  engaged  in 
the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill  and  Malvern  Hill,  and  in  a  skirmish  the  morning  after 
the  army  reached  Harrison's  Landing;  was  in  the  second  battle  of  Bull  Run 
and  at  Antietam ;  was  in  the  battle  of  Frederick -»burg,  Va.,.Dec.  13,  '62;  in  the 
battle  of  Chancellorsville  as  Aide  to  Gen.  Sykes;  was  in  the  bactle  ot  Gettysburg, 
acting  as  aide  on  Gen.  R.  B.  Ayres'  staff  (who  then  was  in  command  of  the  division 
of  regulars);  was  engaged  in  the  affair  at  Rappahannock  Station,  Va.  (after  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg);  he  acted  as  aide  to  Gen.  Ayres  in  this  affair;  he  was  in  the 
Mine  Run  Campaign  (acting  as  Gen.  Ayres'  aide),  and  was  in  a  sharp  skirmish. 
Command*  held — Brigade  during  battle  of  Honey  Hill,  S.  C.;  Dist.  in  S.  C.,  ex- 
tending to  north  line  of  State,  '65;  post  at  Bristol,  Va.,  until  June,  '65  ;  S:ib.  Dist. 
of  Yorktown  for  fourteen  months ;  Sub  Dist.  of  Alexandria  and  Battery  Ro/ers  for 
six  months;  Jefferson,  Tex.,  one  year;  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  temporarily;  Batt.  of 
6  C  >s.  en  route  to  New  Orleans,  Li.,  an  I  while  there  74;  the  troop*  at  Jackson, 
Miss.,  during  session  of  Legislature;  post  at  Alexandria,  La.,  from  Dec.,  75,  to 
May,  77;  Mount  Vernon,  Barracks,  Ala.,  two  months;  of  B:itt.  of  3  Cos.  3d  Inf., 
and  2  Cos.  5th  Art.  at  Pittsburgh  and  Wilkesbarre  during  the  strike  among  the 
coal  miners;  3d  Inf.  en  route  to  Montana;  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  from  April  1,  78, 
to  August,  79;  Fort  Logan,  Mont,  until  Oct.,  '80;  Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  until  Ausr. 
13,  '82;  Fort  Pembina,  Dak.,  until  Nov.  '82;  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  from  Dec.,  '82, 


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to  April,  '83  ;  Fort  Steele,  Wyo.,  April,  6,  '83,  to  Oct.  6,  '86.  History— Grandson 
of  Hon.  Nathaniel  Chipman,  of  Vermont,  an  officer  in  the  Continental  Army  ; 
he  was  with  the  army  at  "Valley  Forge"  during  that  terrible  winter  of  suffering. 
Two  maternal  uncles  were  officers  in  the  U.  S.  Army — Lieut.-Col.  Daniel  Baker  or 
tjie  6th,  and  1st  Lieut.  H.  N.  Baker  of  the  3d  Infc. 

Chittenden,  Hiram  M.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Bnrn  in  N.  Y.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80 ;  graduated 
June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  15,  '84  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  12,  '86. 
Service— At  Omaha,  Neb.,  '90. 

Chrisman,  Edward  R  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June 
11, '88.  Actual  rank—2&  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  11, '88.  Service— At  Fort  Omaha, 
Neb.,  since  graduating  to  present  time. 

Chubb,  Charles  St.  J.  (First  Lieutenant  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Washington, 
D.  C.,  Sept.  29,  1854.  Retiring  year  1918;  appointed  from  the  Army.  ^Actual 
rank— Private  Gen.  Ser.  Oct.  6,  73;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Jan.  20,  '75;  1st  Lieut. 
Sep.  11,  '80.  Service— On  duty  as  clerk  in  A.  G.  O  ,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct.  6, 
73,  to  Feb.  6,  75 ;  under  instruction  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  July,  75  ; 
at  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  to  Oct.  75 ;  at  Bismarck,  D.  T.,  to  June,  78  ;  at  Fort 
Yates,  D.  T.,  to  Oct.,  '80;  at  Fort  Pembiua,  D.  T.,  to  Aug.,  '82;  at  Fort  Yates,  D. 
T.,  to  July,  '86 ;  at  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  to  Dec.,  '87,  and  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo., 
since  Dec.,  '87.  Staff  positions  held— Depot  Q.  M.  and  C.  S.  at  Bismarck,  D. 
T.,  Oct.,  75,  to  June,  78;  Post  Adj.,  Q.  M.  and  C.  S.  at  Fort  Pembina,  D.  T., 
Oct.,  '80,  to  Aug.,  '82  ;  C.  S.  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  Aug.,  '82,  to  July,  '86  ;  Depot 
and  Purchasing  C.  S.  at  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  July,  '86,  to  Dec.,  '87  ;  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Bridger,  Wyo.,  since  Dec.,  '87.  History — Grandson  of  the  late  Commodore 
Lewis  Warrington,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Churchill,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Kv. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted 
Sept.  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  May  12,  '86.  Service— Served  in  the  Department  of  Da- 
kota to  '87 :  in  the  Dept.  of  Texas  to  present  time. 

Churchill,  Charles  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Mar.  3,  '48;  accepted  Mar. 
13,  '48;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '52  ;  Capt.  May  14,  '61.  Retired  for  disability  Feb. 
28,  '62. 

Chyaoweth.  Edward  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  B>rn  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  VVis.  Cadet  at  the  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26,  '84.  Service— 
At  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  17th  Iiif. 

Clagett,  J,  Rozier  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.),  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  Aug.  15,  75;  accepted  Dec.  7, 
76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  9,  '81.  Siroici— At  Fort  Wayn  %  Mich.,  from  '84  to  presen  t 
time;  under  order*  for  Djpt.  of  Texas.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Q.  M.  23d 
Inf.  from  June  9,  '84,  to  June  9,  '88. 

Clagiie,  John  J.  (Captain  and  Com.  Sub.).  Born  in  England.  Appointed 
from  Minnesota — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private,  Sergeant,  and  First  Sergeant 
Co.  F,  6th  Minn.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  28,  '62,  to  Oct.  11,  '64;  Captain  18th  U.  S.  Col'd 
laf.  Aug.  3D,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  40th  Inf.  March  7,  '67 ;  assgd.  to  12th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sep.  1,  73  ;  Captain  Com.  Sub-j.  Aug.  30,  '80.  Service— Served  against 
the  Sioux  Indians  during  the  great  massacre  in  Minn,  in  '62,  and  part  of  '63  ;  in 
Missouri,  Kentucky  and  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  until  mustered  out  at 
Huntsville,  Ala.,  Feb.  21, '66;  was  Inspector  Genl.  Huntsville,  Ala, ;  served  in 
N.  and  S.  C.  '67-69;  in  Deps.  Ariz,  and  Cal.  70-75 ;  on  duty  at  Leavenworth  Mil. 
Prison  75-79;  A.  C.  S.  at  Yankton,  Dak.,  Helena,  Mont.,  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  and 
Boston,  Mass,  since  Aug.  30,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  at  the  Leaven- 
worth  Prison  75-79;  C.  S.  at  Yankton,  Dak.,  Helena,  Mont.,  Santa  Fe,  N.  M., 
and  Boston.  Mass. 

Clapp,  William  H.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).    Born  in  Ohio  Sep.  7,  1836.    Re- 


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tiring  year  1900;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  A, 
71st  N.  Y.  State  Vols.  April  19,  '61,  to  July  30,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  Ohio  Vols. 
Sept,  25,  '61 ;  let  Lieut.  March  14,  '62 :  Captain  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  Vols.  May 
15,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  trs.  to  16th 
Inf.  April  14,  '69;  Captain  Dec.  25,  74.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S, 
Vols.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied 
—A.  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  Vols.  to  April,  '62;  Adj.  42d  Ohio  Vols.  April,  '62;  A.  A.  A. 
G.  U.  S.  Vols.  May,  '62;  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Herron  to  July,  '64;  Adj.  llth  U. 
S.  Inf.  Dec.,  '66  ;  Adj.  16th  Inf.  May,  72,  to  Aug.,  74 ;  R.  Q.  M.  Kith  Inf.  Aug., 
74,  to  Dec.,  74.  Honorably  mentioned — Mentioned  in  Gen.  Orders  by  Maj. 
Gen.  Herron  for  conduct  at  siege  of  Vicksburg.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  at  the  battle  of  First  Bull  Run,  Va.;  engaged  in  the  campaign  in  East- 
ern Kentucky  ;  as  A.  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  Vols.  to  April,  '62;  engaged  at  the  action 
of  Middle  Creek,  Ky.,  capture  of  Cumberland  Gap,  Ky.,  action  of  Tazewell, 
Tenn.,  first  assault  on  Vick.sburg,  action  of  Chickasaw  Bayou,  capture  of  Arkan- 
sas Post,  and  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  engaged  in  the  capture  of  Yazoo  City; 
present  at  the  capture  and  surrender  of  Brownsville,  Texas,  and  Trans-Mississippi 
Department. 

Clark,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Mass ;  app.  from  Mass. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  June  23, 
'80.  Service— In  charge  of  Ord.  Depot  at  Vancouver  B'ks,  Wash'n,  '90. 

Clark,  Dillard  H.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky. ;  app.  from  Ky.  Cadet 
at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  18,78.  AHunl  rank—  Pvt. 
Co.  D,  14th  Ky.  Vol.  Cav.,  Aug.  20,  '62;  discharged  Sept.  16,  '63;  2<1  Lieut.  15th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  29,  76.  Service— Served  during  the  War 
of  the  Rebellion,  '62-3  ;  at  various  posts  with  15th  Inf.  since  graduating  ;  at  pres- 
ent on  college  duty  at  Lexington,  Ky.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Q.  M.  15th 
Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  '81.  to  March  31,  '87. 

Clark,  Edwin  R.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Retired  ;  app.  from 
Mass.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  30th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  May  12,  '(52 ;  hon. 
must,  out  April  25,  '65;  Capt.  30th  Mass.  Vet.  Vol.  Inf.  May  3,  '65;  hon.  must, 
out  June  5,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  26th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  16,  '67  ;  accepted  May  30,  '67 ;  trs. 
to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  out  of  service  July  12,  76;  re-apn.  June  12,  79;  2d 
Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  12,  79 ;  accepted  June  28,  79 ;  l*t  Lieut.  Dec.  14,  '81 ; 
retired  for  disability  not  incident  to  the  service  March  17,  '83. 

Clark,  Joseph  C.,  Jr.  (Major  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A  ).  Born  in  N.  J.  Nov.  28, 
1825.  Retired;  app.  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Mil.  Acad.  Julv  1.'44; 
graduated  July  1,  '48.  Actual  ra>*£— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1.  '48 ;  2d  Lieut. 
4th  Art,  Jan.  6,  '49;  1st  Lieutenant  Dec.  11,  '50;  Captain  May  14,  '61  ;  retired. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  June  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  campaign  of  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  Virginia;  Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ; 
Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service— Act.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Aug.,  '49,  to  Aug., 
'51 ;  Asst.  U.  S.  Coast  Survey  Feb.,  '54,  to  Aug.,  '58 ;  stationed  at  Camp  Floyd  at 
the  commencement  of  the  Rebellion  ;  remained  in  command  of  Fort  Bridger.  when 
most  of  the  troops  were  withdrawn,  until  Jan.,  '62 ;  Chief  of  Artillery,  Reno'a 
Div.,  9th  Army  Corps,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '62;  Asst.  Prof,  of  Philosophv  at'the  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  Aug.,  '63,  to  Feb.,  70,  when  relieved  through  Act  of  Congress,  and 
retired  with  the  rank  of  Major  July  23,  '66.  for  disability  resulting  from  wounds 
received  in  line  of  duty ;  Deputy  Governor  Soldiers'  Home,  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
Sept.  1,  75,  to  May  3,  77.  Batiks,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battles  of  Winchester  and 
Port  Republic,  Va. ;  Kettle  Run,  Second  Bull  Run,  and  Chantilly,  Va. ;  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.  (severely  wounded  and  disabled  from  further 
active  service). 

Clark,  Sidney  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.  FeK  1,  1834.  Re- 
tiring year  1898 ;  app.  from  Conn. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  G,  2d 
Conn.  Vols.,  May  7  to  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  Capt.  12th  Conn.  Vols.  Jan.  1,  '62,  to  Oct.  13, 


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'64;  Maj.  12th  Conn.  Vols.  Oct.  13,  '64,  to  Aug.  12,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66;  trans,  to  2d  Inf.  April  7,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  1,  '65.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Winchester,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of  the 
Kebellion  ;  in  Dept.  of  the  Gulf  Feb.,  '62,  to  July,  '64.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Post  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  May,  71,  to  Jan.,  72;  Nov.,  73,  to  July,  74,  and  Dec., 
74,  to  Aug.,  75 ;  Reg.  and  Post  Q  M.  Aug.  1,  75,  to  March  7,  '87 ;  A.  O.  S.  Aug. 

1,  75,  to  July,  86.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  battle  of  first  Bull  Bun, 
Va. ;  action  of  Georgia  Landing,  La..  Oct.  27,  '62;  at  the  capture  of  Brashear 
City,  La.;  action  of  Bayou  Teche,  Fort  Bisland  and* Port  Hudson;  wounded 
at  Port  Hudson  June  11,  '63  ;  Com.  Reg.,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Win- 
chester, Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek,  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley. 

Clark,  Wallis  O.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  July  12,  1854.  Re- 
tiring year  1918;  app.  from  Mass.  Cadet  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  73;  graduated 
June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  15,  77  ;  2d  Lieut. 
6ih  Cav.  Dec.  31,  77 ;  trans,  to  12th  Inf.  Feb.  13,  '82  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  12,  '86. 
Service— At  Fort  A.  Lincoln  and  Fort  Rice,  D.  T.,  Dec.,  77;  at  Fort  Bowie, 
Ariz.,  June  17,78,  to  March, '80;  assumed  command  of  Co.  C.Indian  scouts, 
March,  '80,  from  which  time  to  July  1,  '82,  engaged  scouting  in  Southeastern 
Arizona,  being  stationed  in  the  meantime  at  Forts  Apache,  Thomas,  Grant, 
Bowie,  and  Camp  Price ;  at  Madison  B'ks,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  10,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '86  ;  on 
D.  S.  with  Co.  H,  at  Fort  Ontario,  Oswego,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  11,  '86,  to  July  25, '87; 
Judge  at  National  Drill,  Washington,  D.  C.,  May  and  June,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Abraham 
Lincoln,  N.  D.,  since  Aug.  4,  '87 ;  under  name  of  "  Romney,"  took  third  place 
among  eleven  competitors  in  Prize  Essay  Competition  of  Military  Service  Institu- 
tion, '85,  subject:  "  The  Enlisted  Soldier  "  ;  member  of  Div.  Atlantic  Rifle  Team, 
and  alternate  on  Army  Rifle  Team,  '86  ;  member  of  Dept.  Dakota  Rifle  Team, 
'87-8-9;  winning  third  place  and  Div.  Gold  Medal,  Div.  Atlantic,  '86;  first 
place  and  Dept.  Gold  Medal,  Dept,  Dakota,  '88,  and  second  place  and  Dept.  Silver 
Medal,  Depc.  Dakota,  '89;  received  distinguished  marksman's  badge,  '89;  wharp- 
sbooter,  '84,  '85,  '86,  '88,  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and 
Adj.  at  Fort  Bowie,  Ariz.,  June,  78,  to  March,  '80;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  A.  Lincoln,  N.  D.,  Sept.  13,  '87,  to  Aug.  10,  '89,  and  since  Oct.,  '89. 

Clarke,  Charles  E.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  Retired  ;  app.  from 
Mich.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  6th  Mich.  Inf.  Aug.  20, '61 ;  Maj.  June 
21,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  May  1,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept,  7,  '65  ;  Capt.  38th  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '66 ;  unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69 ;  assigned  to  17th  Inf. 
April  25,  70 ;  retired  June  28,  78.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La. 

Clarke,  Charles  J.  T.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y. ;  app. from  the 
Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  22d  Inf.  Band  from  Nov.  15,  70,  to  Nov.  15,  75 ;  Pvt. 
and  Prin.  Mus.  Band,  and  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  Co'.  K,  22d  Inf.,  from  Dec.  15,  75,  to 
April  27,  '82 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  March  27,  '82 ;  accepted  April  28,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  1,  '86.  Service — At  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application,  '83-5 ;  at  pres- 
ent on  Gen.  Recruiting  Service  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y. 

Clarke,  Francis  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland  June  2, 1825.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sgt. 
Co.  "G,"  3d  Inf.,  from  June  4, ''50,  to  June  28,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  May  14, 
'61;  accepted  June  28, '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  24,  '61;  Capt.  Oct.  10, '65;  trans- 
ferred to  31*t  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  May  15,  '69 ;  retired  June 

2,  '89,     Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Nov.  25,  '63,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. 

Clarke,  Powhatan  H.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  La.  Appointed 
from  La.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15, 
'84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U*.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '87.  Service— At  present 
stationed  at  Fort  Thomas,  Ariz. 

Clarke,  Robert  D.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).     Born  in  Brownsville,  Penn.,  April  29, 


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1816.  Retired;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Add. 
P.  M.  Aug.  12,  '63;  Major  P.  M.  Jan.  17,  '67;  retired  by  operation  of  law,  June 
30,  '82.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel  Vols.  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  Pay  Department  March  20,  '67. 

Claiy,  Robert  E.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '23; 
graduated  July  1,  '28.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Inf.  July  1,  '28 ;  2d  Lieut. 
5th  Inf.  July  1,  28;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  1,  '36;  Capt.,  A.  Q.  M.  July  7,  '38 ;  accepted 
Aug.  14,  '38;  Capt.  5th  Inf.  Apr.  3,  '39;  Maj.,  Q.  M.  May  17,  '61 ;  Lt.-Col.,  A. 
Q.  M.  Gen.  Apr.  15,  '64;  Col.  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  July  29,  '66;  retired  Feb.  22,  '69. 
Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  July  5,»'62 ;  accepted  July  10,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out 
May  31,  '66.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65 ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Clay,  Charles  D.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky. ;  appointed  from 
Ky.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  L:eut  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83 ;  accepted 
Oct.  11,  '83.  Service— At  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  '90. 

Clay,  Thomas  J.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  April  5,  1853.  Re- 
tiring year  1917  ;  appointed  from  Kentucky — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
10th  Inf.  April  25,  '77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  15,  '84.  Service— On  duty  a  few  weeks  at 
Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H., '77;  with  company  at  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  '77; 
served  in  Tex.  about  two  years,  mo.-t  of  the  time  in  the  field  scouting;  with  Genl. 
Mackenzie  on  his  scout  into  Mexico,  78;  in  com.  of  Troop  "A,"  4th  Cav.,  on  a  scout 
into  Mexico  with  a  battalion  of  Cav.  under  com.  of  Lieut.  Win.  A.  Thompson,  4th 
Cav.;  stationed  at  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  about  two  years;  at  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav. 
School,  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Ks. ;  graduated  June  30,  '83;  in  command  of  company 
in  Supply  Camp  at  Lang's  Ranch,  N.  M.,  in  '85 ;  with  Captain  Lawton  as  Bat- 
talion Adj.  in  S.  M.  in  pursuit  of  hostile  Apache  Indians,  under  Geronimo,  in 
'86;  and  since  then  Inspector  of  Small  Arms  Practice,  Dep.  of  Ariz.;  member 
of  the  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  Rifle  Team  at  Creedmoor  in  '79,  winning  two  rifles, 
given  by  the  Winchester  and  Remington  Arms  Cos.  to  the  best  shot  on  any  of 
the  Div.  Teams;  won  first  Div.  and  second  Army  Medals  at  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Ks.,  in  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  A<)j.  at  Fort  Brady,  Mich.;  Battalion 
Adj.  in  S.  M.,  and  Inspector  of  Small  Arms  Practice,  Dep.  of  Ariz. 

Cleary,  Peter  J.  A.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Malta,  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  New  York— Civil  Life.  Actual  ran*— Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  Vol.,  Oct.  4,  '62; 
accepted  Oct.  28,  '62;  Surg.  U.  S.  Vols.  April  13,  '63;  accepted  April  17,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  10,  '73;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Oct.  9,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  14. 
'67;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  26,  '67;  out  of  service  July  2,  '68;  reinstated 
March  8,  '69;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  March  8,  '69;  Major  and  Surg.  Oct.  8,  '83. 
Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  Auj?.  9,  '63,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices. Service— M.-  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  '90. 

Cleghorn,  John  P.  (Ciptain  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  Canada.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Illinois— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—I^  Lieut.  20th  III.,  Inf.  April 
22,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  3,  '61  ;  Captain  Feb.  28,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  22d  Re*t.  V.  R. 
C.  Jan.  22,  '64;  Captain  llth  Regt.  V.  R.  C.,  Feb.  21,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  4'uh  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  28,  '66.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  V.,  for  faith- 
ful and  gallant  services  during  the  War;  Brevet  Captain  U.S.  A.,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  at  capture  of  Vicksburg.  N-rnVr — In  the  field  during  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion;  in  Army  of  the  West.  Retired,  with  rank  of  Captain, 
Doc.  15,  '70,  f<>r  disability  arising  from  wounds  incurred  in  line  of  duty. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaared  at  the  action  of  Fredericktown,  Mo. ;  capture 
of  Fort  Henry  and  Fort  Donelson ;  battle  of  Shiloh,  severely  wounded,  lost  use 
of  right  arm;  Gen.  Grant's  campaign  through  Miss.,  battles  of  Port  Gibson,  Ray- 
mond, Jarkson,  Canton,  Champaign  Hill ;  siege  and  assault  of  Vicksburg,  right 
arm  and  shoulder  injured  by  piece  of  rail  broken  by  shell. 

Clem,  John  Lincoln '(Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Newark,  Ohio, 
Aug.  13,  1851.  Retiring  year,  1915.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — Entered  the  Volunteer  service,  as  a  drummer,  in  May,  '61,  but,  on  account 
of  his  youth  (not  ten  years  old),  was  not  enlisted— although* he  served  as  a  drum- 


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raer  until  enlisted — until  May  1,  '63,  as  drummer  in  Co.  C,  22d  Mich.  Inf. ;  pro- 
moted Sergeant  of  Co.  C,  22d  Mich.  Inf.,  at  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Sept.  19, 
'63;  discharged  Sept.  19,  '64;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  18,  71; 
1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  74 ;  app.  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.,  U.  S.  A.,  May  4,  '82.  Service- 
in  the  field,  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  from  '61  to  '64 ;  on  Signal  duty,  at  Fort 
Whipple,  Va.,  June,  72,  to  Feb.,  73  ;  graduate  of  the  Artillery  School^  Class  of 
75  |  Professor  of  Military  Science  at  Galesville  University,  June  8,  79,  to  May  4, 
'82;  with  Regiment  in  Texas  to  July  18, '82;  on  duty  at  Schuylkill  Arsenal, 
"Phila.,  Pa., '82-3 ;  Fort  McHenry,  Bait.,  '83-6;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Ogden,  Utah, 

'86-8;  Columbus,  0.,  '88  to .      Staff  positions  occupied — On  Gen.  George  H. 

Thomas'  staff,  January  1,  '64,  to  September  19,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
In  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Sept.  19,  '63.  Hwtory — Captain  Clem  is  probably  the 
youngest  soldier  on  record,  and  began  active  service  when  about  eleven  years  of 
age.  Shortly  after  the  death  of  hi*  mother,  he  offered  his  services  to  the  3d  Ohio 
Regiment  as  drummer,  but  was  rejected,  being  then  not  ten  years  of  age.  He 
afterwards  offered  himself  to  the  22d  Michigan  Regiment,  but  was  again  rejected. 
He  determined,  however,  to  cast  his  fortunes  with  the  22d  Michigan,  and  April, 
1862,  found  him  beating  the  "long-roll"  before  Shiloh,  where  his  bravery  was  so 
great  that  he  was  mustered  in,  and  was  known  as  "Johnny  Shiloh."  But  it  was 
on  the  23d  of  September,  1863,  at  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  that  he  won  the 
name  which  will  live  long  after  he  has  parsed  away.  Here,  though  just  past  his 
twelfth  year,  he  had  laid  aside  the  drum  for  the  musket,  and,  alter  acting  for  a 
while  as  a  marker,  with  a  musket,  the  barrel  of  which  had  been  cut  down  ex- 
pressly for  his  use,  he  took  his  place  in  the  ranks.  As  the  day  closed,  and  the 
army  retired  to  Chattanooga,  his  brigade  was  ordered  to  surrender  by  the  enemy, 
and  "Little  Johnny"  himself  was  covered  by  the  sword  of  a  Con  federate  Colonel, 
but  quickly  bringing  his  gun  into  position  he  shot  the  Confederate  Colonel.  His 
regiment  was  then  fired  into,  and,  falling  as  if  shot,  the  juvenile  soldier  laid  close 
until  dark,  when  he  went  to  Chattanooga  and  joined  his  command.  For  his 
bravery  he  was  made  a  Sergeant  by  General  Rosecrans,  and  attached  to  the  head- 
quarters of  the  army  at  Cumberland,  and  was  presented  with  a  silver  medal  by 
Miss  Kate  Chase,  a  daughter  of  the  Chief  Justice.  He  was  afterward  captured 
and  held  prisoner  for  sixty-three  days,  and  after  his  release  was  made  Orderly 
Sergeant  by  General  Thomas,  who  had  succeeded  General  Rosecrans,  and  was 
attached  to  his  staff.  At  the  close  of  the  war  he  went  to  school  and  graduated  at 
the  Newark  High  School.  In  1871  General  Grant,  in  recognition  of  his  merits, 
appointed  him  Second  Lieutenant. 

Clendenin,  David  R.  (Colonel  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Jan.  24, 
1830.  Retiring  year,  1894.  Appointed  from  Illinois— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
Capt.  8th  111.  Cav.  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  Major  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  Lt.  Col.  Dec.  5,  '62 ;  Brevet 
Brig.  Gen.  July  11,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out  July  17,  '65;  Major  8th  U.  S. 
Cav.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  April  16,  '67  ;  Lt.  Col.  3d  Cav.  Nov.  1,  '82;  Col.  2d 
Cav.  Oct.  29,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Col.  Vols.  Feb.  20,  '65,  for  meritorious 
services;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  Vols.,  July  11,  '65,  for  meritorious  cervices. 
Service— Engaged  in  the  Cavalry  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 


Walla- Walla,  Wash'n, '90. 

Clendenin,  Paul  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Illinois. 
Appointed  from  Illinois—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Asat.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  5, 
'86.  ^Service—  At  Camp  Eagle  Pass,  Tex.,  '90. 

Clifford,  Joseph  O.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Sept. 
10,  1839.  Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank- 
la  Sgt.  Co.  "B,"  42d  Mass.  Inf.,  Sept.  3,  '62;  discharged  Nov.  12,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
42d  Mass.  Inf.  Nov.  12,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  20,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  1st 
N.  H.  Art.  Sept.  8,  '64;  honorablv  mustered  out  June  i5,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  Ordnance 
June  9,  '65;  accepted  June  23,  '65  j  1st  Lieut.  June  2$,  74;  Capt.  Apr.  14,  75. 


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Clinch,  Charles  N.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Connecticut;  ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83; 
accepted  Oct.  16, '83;  trs.  to  3d  Cav.  Jan.  4, '87  (to  rank  in  Cav.  June  15, '84). 
Service— At  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  '90. 

Cloman,  Sydney  A.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio;  appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June  12r 
'89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— At  Angel  Island,  Cal., 
'90. 

Closson,  Henry  W.  (Colonel  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Vermont  June  16,  1832. 
Retiring  year  1896;  appointed  from  Vt.  Cadet  at  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '50; 
graduated  July  1,  '54.  Aduilrank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '54;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  31,  '56;  Capt.  19th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Capt.  1st  Art.  May  14,  '61; 
Maj.  5th  Art.  Nov.  1,  76;  Lt.  Col.  Sept.  14,  '83;  Col.  4th  Art.  Apr.  25,  '88.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Maj.  July  8,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of 
Port  Hudson,  La.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Cjl.  Aug.  23,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  serv- 
ices in  the  capture  of  Ft.  Morgan,  Ala. 

Clous,  John  "W.  (Major  and  Judge  Advocate).  Born  in  Germany  June  9, 
1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—  Private  Co. 
"  K"  and  Band  9th  Inf.  Feb.  2,  '57,  to  Nov.  5,  '60;  Private  and'Corporal  Co.  "  K  " 
and  Qr.  Mr.  Sergeant  6th  Inf.  Feb.  9,  '61,  to  Dec.  7,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  Nov.  29. 
ace.  Dec.  7,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  March  28,  '65;  Captain  38th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  trs.  to 
24th  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69;  Major,  Judge  Advocate  April  1,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '6-3,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Honorably  mi'iitinnnl — Men- 
tioned in  Rebellion  Records,  serial  vol.  No.  39,  page  536,  and  No.  42,  page  640; 
specially  mentioned  in  General  Orders  No.  99,  Hdqrs.  of  the  Army,  A.  G.  O., 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  19,  72,  for  gallant  conduct  in  an  engagement  with  hos- 
tile Indians  Sept.  29,  72,  on  the  North  Fork  of  Red  River,  Texas.  Serri.ce— Served 
with  6th  Inf.  from  date  of  enlistment  Feb.  9,  '61,  to  Dec.;  participating  in  the  op- 
erations of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  on  the  Peninsula;  served  with  Regiment  as 
a  Commissioned  Officer  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  in  Garrison  Dec.  7,  '63,  to 
March  28,  '67  ;  on  waiting  orders  Sept.  5,  '67,  to  March,  '68  ;  and  then  joined  38th 
Inf.  in  the  Den.  of  the  Missouri,  taking  the  field  and  escorting  the  construction 
party  of  the  Kansas  Pacific  Railway  until  Nov.,  '68;  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas, 
and  on  scouting  duty  to  June,  72;  in  the  field  against  Indians  crossing  and  re- 
crossing  the  Staked  Plains,  with  Gen.  McKenzie'a  Cav.  Command;  Com.  C>.  and 
Actg.  Engineer  Officer  in  chargeof  astronomical  observations  June  to  Dec.,  72 ;  at 
Fort  Brown,  Texas,  from  Jan.  1,  73,  to  May  6,  77,  com.  for  the  first  three  years  of 
that  period  a  mounted  company  of  Inf.,  and  scouting  on  the  lower  Rio  Grande  and 
along  the  coast  during  the  Mexican  border  disturbances;  on  sick  leave  from  May 
6,  77,  to  Jan.  1,  78;  on  duty  at  Headquarters  Dept.  of  Texas  as  Recruiting  Officer 
and  as  Judge  Advocate  of  General  Courts-Martial  convened  for  the  trial  of  officers ; 
Rifle  Comptn.  as  statistical  Officer  in  '87  ;  changed  station  to  FortSill,  Aug. ;  there 
from  Jan.  1, 78,  to  Jan.  31,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  from  July  7,  to  Aug.  22,  '81 ;  In- 
spector of  Rifle  Practice  Dept.  of  Texas  to  Nov., '84;  at  FortSill,  I.  T.,  from  Nov.  9, 
to  Dec.  20,  '84;  on  leave  of  absence  to  March  2, '85;  Judge  Advocate  of  the  Gen. 
Court-Martial  convened  at  Washington,  for  the  trial  of  Brig.  Gen.  W.  B.  Hazen; 
Chief  Signal  Officer,  from  March  2  to  24,  '85;  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  April 
1,  '85,  to  May  11,  '86,  Com'g  Co.  and,  for  the  greater  portion  of  that  period,  the 
Post;  on  duty  in  the  Judge  Advocate  General's  Office,  War  Dept.,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  as  Assistant  to  the  Acting  Judge  Advocate  General,  since  May  24,  '86. 
Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  6th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '64,  to  April  1,  '66;  Adj.  6th 
Int.  April  1,  '65,  to  March  28,  '67;  Adj.  Gen.  Dept.  of  the  South,  Dept.  of  the  Car- 
olinas,  Dept.  S.  C.,  and  of  the  Second  District  March,  '66,  toSept.  5,  '67  ;  Aide  de 
Camp  to  Major  Gen.  Sickles  Nov.  1,  '66,  to  Jan.  1,  '68;  Add.  Aide  de  Camp  to  Maj. 
Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan  while  on  winter  campaign  against  hostile  Indians  in  Ks.  and 
Ind.  Terr.;  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  Texas  Feb.  1,  to  July  1,  '81;  Judge 
Advocate  Dept.  of  Texas  Sept.  7,  '81,  to  Aug.  22,  '84.  Battles,  skirmishes  dr. 
— Participated  in  the  Siege  of  Yorktown ;  seven  days'  battles  in  June,  '62;  Mai- 


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vern  Hill,  Second  Bull  HUD,  and  Antietam  ;  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Chancel- 
lorsville,  and  Gettysburg.  Commands  held — Com.  a  Batt.  38th  Inf.  on  a  march 
from  Fort  Hays,  Ks.,  to  Fort  Robinson,  Texas,  May  to  Aug.,  '69;  Com.  Fort 
Griffin,  Texas,  Aug.,  '69,  to  July,  70. 

Coates,  Edwin  M.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Jan.  29, 1836. 
Retiring  yeais!900;  appointed  from  111. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  llth 
N.  Y.  Inf.  May  7,  '61 ;  resigned  Aug.  4,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  5,  '61 ; 
accepted  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  transferred  to  12th  Inf.  Sept.  20,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  24, 
'61 ;  Capt.  Apr.  11,  '65;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred  to  4th 
Inf.  Mar.  23,  '69.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the 
battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.,  and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. 
Service — Member  of  the  Ellsworth  Zouaves  August,  '60;  1st  Lieut,  llth  N.  Y. 
(Fire  Zouaves)  Inf.  April,  '61 ;  engaged  in  the  advance  on  Alexandria,  Va.;  re- 
signed July,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  January,  '63;  joined  regiment 
at  Falmouth,  Va. ;  in  the  field  with  regiment,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Sept.,  '64; 
left  field  by  being  disabled  from  the  fall  of  his  horse;  on  recruiting  duty  to  Sept., 
'66 ;  joined  regiment  in  Washington  Oct.,  '66  ;  left  for  plains  Jan.,  '67  ;  with  regi- 
ment at  Fort  Sedgwick,  C.  T. ;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell ;  served  iii  West  until  Mar., 
'71 ;  reg't  sent  to  Kentucky,  remaining  until  Dec.,  '72,  and  then  to  Little  Rock} 
left  there  May,  '73,  for  Lava  Beds,  but  were  stopped  over  at  Dept.  of  Platte ;  at 
Forts  Bridger,  Fetterman,  Robinson  and  Sherman,  Idaho,  from  '73  to  '89 ;  at 
Boise  B'ks,  '90  ;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Sioux  Indiana,  '76.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — In  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.,  May,  '64.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Butt. Q.  M.  12th  Inf.  March,  '62 ;  Adjt.  1st  Batt.  12th  Inf.  '63-4. 
Commands  held— Com'g  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  '69-70 ;  Lebanon,  Ky.,  '71-2 ;  Fort 
Fetterman,  Wyo.,  '76-8. 

Cochran,  Charles  H.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgetown,  O. :  ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.  Cadet  to  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '78;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '83.  Service— served  with 
Dept.  of  the  Platte  Rifle  Team  from  Sept.  29  to  Oct.  3,  '83  ;  with  regiment  at 
Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  Oct.  3,  '83,  to  July  7,  '87 ;  in  Rifle  Competition,  Belle- 
vue,  Neb.,  July  7  to  Oct.  6,  '87  ;  with  regiment  at  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Rock  Springs, 
Wyo.,  from  Oct.  6,  '87,  to  date ;  also  on  duty  with  Dept.  of  the  Platte  Rifle  Com- 
petitions, '84-5-6  and  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Pilot  Butte, 
from  Oct.  5,  '87,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from  March  31,  '88,  to  date. 

Cochran,  John  J,  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Massachusetts;  ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  —Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  17,  '80 ;  accepted 
March  6,  '80 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  17,  '85.  Service— At  Fort  Adams,  R.  I., 
90. 

Cochran,  Melville  A.  (Lieut.  Colonel  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine  July  18, 
1836.  Retiring  year  1900  ;  appointed  from  Me.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Capt. 
16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '81 ;  accepted  Sept.  15,  '61 ;  trs.  to  2d  Inf.  Apr.  17,  '69 
Maj.  12th  Inf.  Mar.  4,  '79  ;  Lieut.  Col.  6th  Inf.  May  31,  '83.  Brevet  rank—Bvt. 
Maj.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chicka- 
mauga,  Ga.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  various  Campaigns,  '62-5; 
in  the  Dept.  of  the  South,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  Dept.  of  Dakota  and  Dept.  of 
Texas  since  the  close  of  the  War;  at  present  on  leave  of  absence. 

Coe,  John  Nichols  {Captain  20th  Infantry).  Born  in  Portland,  Maine,  July 
21,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Private, 
Corporal,  Sergeant  and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  "H."  1st  Batt.  and  Commissary  and 
Quartermaster  Sergeant  llth  Inf.  April  14,  '62,  to  April  1,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf. 
March  12,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  12,  '65;  tra.  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Captain 
Co.  "H,"  20th  Inf.,  June  19,  '68.  Service— Served  with  regiment  in  the  field  from 
Dec.,  '62,  to  the  close  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  stationed  at  Richmond,  Va., 
from  May,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '67;  in  Louisiana  from  Jan.,  '67,  to  April,  '69;  at  various 
posts  in  Indian  country  (Dakota)  most  of  the  time  from  May,  '69,  to  Dec.,l/77  ;  in 
Texas  (along  the  Rio  Grande)  from  Jan.,  78,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kansas,  Nov.,  '81,  to  July,  '83;  at  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  from  July,  '83,  to  May, '85; 


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at  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  since  June,  '85.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  2d 
Batt.,  llth  Inf.,  June  18,  '65.  to  Oct.  4,  '65;  Q,  M.  2d  Batt.,  llth  Inf.,  Oct.  4,  '65, 
to  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  R,  Q.  M.  20th  Inf.  Dec.  6,  '66,  to  June  19,  '68. 

Coffin,  William  H.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Act- 
ual rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  6,  '82.  Service— Served 
at  various  posts  on  the  Atlantic  Coast  to  '83;  with  Light  Battery  D,  5th  Art.,  at 
Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  '83  to  '85;  on  college  duty  at  Burlington,  Vt.,  '85-7;  at 
Fort  Hamilton  to  present  time;  under  orders  for  the  Pacific  Coast.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Adjutant  5th  Art.  from  April  15,  '89,  to . 

CofFmaD,  Joseph  C.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  "  I,"  36th  Ohio 
Inf.,  Aug.  13,  '61.  to  Sept.  22,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  173d  Ohio  Inf.  Sept.  29,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  June' 26,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted 
Apr.  30,  '66;  transferred  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  14,  '66;  retired 
July  21,  '68. 

Cole,  Edwin  T.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '85 ;  graduated  June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— At  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  '90. 

Cole,  James  A.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Wisconsin.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15,  '84.  Act- 
ual rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Cole,  Haydn  S.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Oct.  12,  1861. 
Retiring  year  1925.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Julv  1, 
'81;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 
Service— At  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  from  Sept.  30,  '85,  to  Sept.,  '86;  at  Fort  Ouster  to 
May  18,  '88;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  June  22,  '88;  on  staff  duty  at  St.  Paul  to 
present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Ellis  from  Dec.  1,  '85,  to 
Aug.  31,  '86;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Custer  from  Nov.  1,  '86,  to  March  1,  '88;  Acting 
Eng.  officer  at  H'd'q'rs  Dept.  of  Dakota,  from  June  22,  '88,  to .  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — In  action  with  Crow  Indians,  near  Crow  Agency,  Mont.,  Nov.  5,  '87. 

Collier,  Georgre  W.  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Aug.  29,  1825. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Chap.  34th  Ohio  Vol. 
Inf.  Sep.  14,  '61;  trs.  to  36th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  24,  '65;  hon.  mu*t.  out  July  27, 
'65;  Post  Chap.  U.  S.  A.  June  23,  79;  accepted  June  30,  79;  retired  by  operation 
of  law  Aug.  29,  '89. 

Collins,  Charles  L.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  13,  '82.  Service— At  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M., 
'90. 

Collins,  Edward  (Lieut.  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Art.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  A,  Eng.  from 
June  4,  '46,  to  June  4.  '51;  Sgt,  Co.  A,  Eng.  from  June  11,  '51,  to  June  11,  '61; 
1st  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  ace.  July  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  25,  '63;  Maj. 
1st  Inf.  June  26,  '82;  Lieut.  Col.  7th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '87;  retired  at  his  own  request, 
after  forty  years'  service,  Jan.  1,  '88. 

Collins,  Gamaliel  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Provincetown,  Mass.,  1817. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Chaplain 
72d  Pa.  Inf.  Aug.  10,  '61,  to  Aug.  24,  '64;  Post  Chaplain  Oct.  10,  '67,  to  Oct.  3, 
79.  Service— Served  with  Reg.  in  the  battle*  of  the  Armv  of  the  Potomac  ;  at 
Antietam  his  horse  was  shot  under  him,  and  he  received  a  spinal  injury  from 
which  he  has  never  fully  recovered  ;.  Post  Chaplain  in  U.  S.  A.  at  Colorado,  Kan- 
sas, Alaska,  Washington  and  Wyoming  Territories,  '67  to  79.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— Col.  C.  H ,  in  his  "  History  of  the  Philadelphia  Brigade,"  recognizes  his 

services  as  an  aide-de-camp  ;  Gen.  Burns,  U.  S.  A.,  says  :  "  A  more  faithful,  pains- 
taking and  efficient  Chaplain  did  not  follow  our  troops  into  the  field  and  share 
their  dangers  and  hardships."  Gen.  J.  T.  Owen  says  :  "  His  services  were  valua- 
ble in  his  capacity  of  Chaplain,  in  offices  of  kindness  to  the  wounded,  and  even  aa 
a  Private  in  the  ranks,  in  time  of  danger." 


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Comba,  Richard  (Major  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  July  25, 1837.  Re- 
tiring vear,  1901 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt,  Corpl.,  Sgt. 
and  1st  Sgt.  Cos.  K,  B,  and  E,  7th  Inf.,  Jan.  30,  '55,  to  Mar.  26,  '63 ;  2d  Lt.  7th 
Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63  ;  accepted  Mar.  26,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  30,  '63 ;  Capt.  Mar.  14, 
'65;  Major  9th  Inf.  May  15,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63;  Bvt. 
Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65;  Bvt-Maj.,  Mar.  13,  '65;  all  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penn.  Service — In  the  Utah  expedition  of  '58, 
and  in  New  Mexico  to  June,  '61;  engaged  in  an  expedition  against  the  Navajo 
Indians,  and  in  action  with  rebels  at  S  in  Augustine  Springs,  N.  M. ;  command 
surrendered  and  paroled  ;  at  Rouse's  Point,  N.  Y.,  July,  '61,  to  Sept.,  '62  ;  joined 
regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  (commanding  company  as  first  sergeant)  ; 
engaged  in  the  Cbancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns,  '63  ;  on  regimental 
recruiting  duty  Sept.,  '63,  to  Oct.,  '64;  at  Marianna,  W.  Fla.,  Dec.,  '65,  to  April, 
'66;  at  Fort  Brooke,  Fla.,  to  April, '68;  on  frontier  duty  from  '68  to  present 
time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  at  Snicker's  Gap  and  battle  of  Fredericks- 
burg, '62;  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May,  '63;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 
(wounded),  July,  '63.  Commands  held — Comg.  Post  of  Marianna,  Fla., '65-6 ; 
Fort  Brooke,  Fla.,  '66-8. 

Comegys,  Edward  T.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Cincinnati,  Ohio, 
Oct.  15,  1849.  Retiring  year,  1913  ;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank — App.  actg.  Asst.  Surg.  June  9,  '75  ;  1st  Lieut.,  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '75 ; 
Captain,  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Service — At  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  as  afcsist- 
ant  and  Post  Surgeon  from  June  15  to  Oct.  31,  75 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  as 
Assistant  from  Nov.  1, '75,  to  April  6, '76;  on  det.  ser.  12  days;  at  Plattsburg 
Barracks,  N.  Y.,  as  Post  Surgeon  from  April  7-23,  '76,  when  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Texas  ;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  as  Post  Surgeon,  from  May  to  Oct., '76  ;  at  Post 
San  Felipe,  Texas,  as  Post  Surgeon,  from  Nov.,  76,  to  May,  78;  on  special  det. 
ser.  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  from  Dec.  2,  76,  to  Feb.  14,  77 ;  on  det.  ser.  m  the  field 
from  Nov.  10  to  Dec.  17,  77;  in  action  with  hostile  Indians  in  Sierra  Carmtl 
Mountains,  Mex.,  Nov.  29,  77  ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  as  assistant,  from  May  7,  78, 
to  Nov.,  79  ;  on  det.  ser.  in  the  field  (as  chief  medical  officer  of  Cav.  column)  with 
Gen.  Mackenzie's  expedition  (12  Cos.  Inf.,  9  troops  Cav.  and  2  batteries  Art.) 
into  Mexico  from  Mav  14  to  June  23,  78  ;  on  det.  ser.  in  the  field  Aug.  to  Oct., 
78 ;  on  det.  ser.  in  the  field  from  Dec.  25,  78,  to  May  24,  79;  on  det.  ser.  in  the 
field  from  July  27  to  Aug.  7,  79 ;  on  det.  ser.  in  the  field  Sept.  and  Oct.,  79 ;  at 
Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  as  Post  Surgeon,  Nov.  and  part  of  Dec.,  79;  at  Post  San 
Diego,  Texas,  as  Post  Surgeon,  from  Dec.,  79,  to  Aug.,  '86,  when  relieved  from 
duty  in  Dept.  of  Texas;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Sept.,  '80,  to  Jan.,  '81 ;  on  sick 
leave  from  Jan.,  '81,  to  May,  '81,  awaiting  orders  until  July,  '81 ;  at  Columbus 
Barracks,  O.,  as  assistant,  from  July,  '81,  to  Feb.,  '82,  when  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Missouri ;  at  Fort  Stanton,  New  Mex.,  as  Post  Surgeon,  from  March  to  Sept.,  '82  ; 
at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  as  Post  Surgeon,  from  October,  '82,  to  May,  '86,  when 
ordered  to  D^pt.  of  East;  at  Madison  Barracks,  New  York,  from  June,  '86,  to 
Oct.  '88,  when  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Arizona ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  New  Mexico,  since 
Nov.  6,  '88. 

Comegys,  William  H.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  15,  1853. 
Retiring  year,  1917  ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Maj.  and 
Pm.  Feb.  18,  '81 ;  accepted  Mar.  2,  '81.  Service— At  Atlanta,  Ga.,  '90. 

Comley,  Clifton— (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Dayton,  Ohio,  May  31,  '41. 
Retiring  year,  1905  ;  app.  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad  ;  graduated  June  17, 
'62.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  17,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.,  July  27,  '62  ;  trans, 
to  Ord.  May  26,  '63 ;  Capt.  Dec.  15,  '67  ;  Major  Aug.  2,  79.  Brevet  rank—G  ap 
March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ord.  Dept.  Service — 
Served  in  the  Virginia  Peninsular  Campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  July-Aug., 
'62  ;  in  the  Maryland  Campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  Sept.-Oct.  '62;  det.  ser- 
Oct.-Nov.,  '62 ;  in  the  Rappahannock  Campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  Dec., 
'62-May,  '63  ;  served  aa  assistant  ordnance  officer  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass., 
June  11, '63,  to  June  1,  '64;  as  assistant  in  the  Ordnance  Bureau,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  June  10-Dec.  1,  '64 ;  at  Fort  Pitt  Foundry,  Washington,  D.  C., 
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as  assistant  constructor  and  assistant  inspector  of  cannon  and  projectiles 
Deccember,  '64,  to  May,  '67  ;  as  chief  ordnance  officer  Department  of  the  Plaite, 
May,  '67,  December,  '67;  as  assistant  ordnance  officer  Rock  Island  Arsenal, 
Illinois,  December,  '67,  to  June,  '71,  and  at  San  Antonio  Arsenal,  Texas,  as  chief 
ordnance  officer,  Department  of  Texas,  June,  '71-November  '79;  member  of 
Ordnance  Board,  New  York  City,  Nov.,  79-Aug.,  '81 ;  instructor  of  ordnance 
and  gunnery  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Aug.  28,  '81-Aug.  28,  '86  ;  at  Indianapolis 
Arsenal  Aug.  31,  '86,  to  April  2,  '89 ;  in  charge  of  the  establishment  of  Columbia 
Arsenal,  Tenn.,  April  3  to  Dec.  1,  '89  ;  at  Indianapolis  Arsenal  from  Dec.  4,  '89, 

to .     /Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  1st    Cav.  from   July  19,  '62,  to  May  26, 

'63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Ebgaged  in  the  combat  of  Crampton's  Gap  Sept.  14, 
'62  ;  battle  of  Antietam  Sept.  17,  '62;  skirmish  at  Sharpsburg  September  ID.  •,_> ; 
engaged  in  the  action  at  Kelly's  Ford,  Va.,  March  17, '63;  engaged  in  "Stone- 
man's  Raid"  toward  Richmond,  Va.,  April  28  to  May  8,  '63.  Commands  held— 
San  Antonio  Arsenal,  Tex.,  June,  '71,  to  Nov., '79;  Indianapolis  Arsenal  from 

Aug.  31,  '86,  to  April  2,  '89,  and  from  Dec.  4,  '89,  to . 

Compton,  Charles  B.  (Colonel  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Jan.  24,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900;  Appointed  from  Iowa— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — First  Sergeant 
Co.  "A,"  and  Sergeant  Major  1st  Iowa  Inf.  May  7,  '61 ;  Captain  llth  Iowa  Inf. 
Oct.  10,  '61 ;  Maj.  47th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  May  5,  '63  ;  Lieut.-Col.  53d  U.  S.  Col'd 
Inf.  Dec.  9,  '64;  Maj.  40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  Maj.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dec.  15, 
70 ;  Lieut.-Col.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  April  29,  79 ;  Colonel  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  19,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  Campaign  against  Mobile,  Ala.  Service — Served  in  Lyon's  Campaign 
in  Southwestern  Missouri ;  employed  near  Davenport  until  Dec.,  '61,  in  recruit- 
ing and  organizing  his  company;  at  Benton  Barracks,  near  St.  Louis;  moved  in 
the  spring  of  '62  to  Pittsburg  Landing,  where  his  regiment  formed  a  part  of  the 
Iowa  brigade  in  Gen.  McClernand's  division  and  participated  in  the  battle  of 
Shiloh ;  moved  thence  to  Corinth  in  May,  and  remained  until  Sept.;  he  marched 
with  his  regiment  to  luka ;  returned  to  Corinth  for  the  battle  of  the  3d  of  Oct. ; 
remained  there  until  Dec.;  sent  to  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  and  thence  to  Memphis, 
Tenn.,  and  in  Jan.,  '63,  was  ordered  to  Lake  Providence,  La. ;  continued  on  duty 
at  that  station  until  Feb.,  '64,  when  he  participated  in  Gen.  Sherman's  Meridian 
campaign,  serving  as  an  A.  D.  C.  for  Brig.  Gen.  Crocker,  commanding  a  division 
in  the  17th  Corps ;  assigned  May,  '64,  to  duty  in  the  office  of  the  inspector-gen- 
eral of  the  army  at  Washington,  and  was  thus  employed  until  Sept.;  in  the  de- 
fense of  Washington  during  Gen.  Early's  raid  in  July,  '64 ;  joined  his  regiment 
at  Vicksburg  in  Oct.,  '64,  and  was  appointed  inspector  of  Gen.  Hawkins'  division 
of  the  U.  S.  colored  troops,  and  continued  on  that  duty  until  April,  '65  ;  accom- 
panied Gen.  Hawkins'  division  in  Jan.,  '65,  from  Vicksburg  to  Algiers  (opposite 
New  Orleans),  and  thence,  in  Feb.,  to  Pensacola  by  water,  whence  the  division 
was  marched  overland  to  participate  in  the  operations  against  Mobile ;  after  the 
fall  of  Mobile  he  returned  to  special  duty  in  the  office  of  the  inspector-general  of 
the  army,  where  he  served  until  Sept.,  '65,  when  appointed  inspector-general  of 
the  Dept.  of  the  South,  and  continued  in  that  position  until  he  was  mustered  out 
of  volunteer  service;  at  Camp  Distribution,  Va.,  and  assigned  to  the  command 
of  the  station  and  to  duty  connected  with  the  organization  of  his  regiment ;  em- 
barked in  Feb.,  '67,  with  six  companies  for  North  Carolina,  and  while  en  route  the 
command  was  shipwrecked  near  Fort  Fisher,  the  vessel,  government  stores,  and 
all  personal  effects  being  lost;  served  at  Forts  Johnson  and  Macon  and  at  Golds- 
boro',  N.  C.,  and  was  actively  employed  during  the  reconstruction  period  and 
until  March  15,  '69,  when,  because  of  the  reduction  of  the  army,  he  WAS  trans- 
ferred to  the  list  of  unassigned  officers  and  placed  on  duty  in  the  Freedmen's 
Bureau  as  assistant  commissioner  for  North  Carolina  ;  continued  in  the  discharge 
of  the  duty  until  May,  when  transferred  to  Nashville  as  superintendent  of  educa- 
tion in  the  Freedman's  Bureau  for  Tennessee;  received  thanks  of  Gen.  Howard 
for  the  promptness,  fidelity,  and  accuracy  displayed  by  him  in  transacting  and 
closing  the  business  of  the  office;  assigned  Dec.  15,  70,  with  his  original  rank  to 
the  6th  Cav.,  and  joined  in  Feb.,  71,  at  Fort  Richardson,  Texas,  where  he  served 


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until  March,  71,  when  ordered  to  Kansas  and  had  stations  at  Forts  Hays,  Harker, 
and  Dodge  until  Aug.,  75  ;  while  en  route  with  a  small  escort  to  Camp  Supply,  I. 
T.,  on  an  inspecting  tour,  was  attacked  June  22,  74,  by  a  party  of  hostile  Indians  at 
Buffalo  Greek,  and,  after  a  running  combat  for  twelve  miles,  defeated  the  enemy 
with  the  loss  of  only  one  man  wounded  ;  two  days  later,  when  returning  to  his 
station,  was  again  attacked  by  hostile  Indians  in  Bear  Creek  Hills,  thirty-five 
miles  south  of  Fort  Dodge,  and  after  a  severe  combat  again  defeated  them  with  a 
loss  of  nearly  all  their  property  and  seventeen  warriors  killed  and  wounded ;  par- 
ticipated in  Col.  Miles'  campaign  of  74-75,  during  which  he  commanded  a  bat- 
talion of  the  6th  Cav.  and  operated  chiefly  in  the  Indian  Territory  and  Northern 
Texas  from  July,  74,  to  Feb.,  75;  resumed  station  at  Fort  Dodge,  until  his  regi- 
ment was  ordered  to  Arizona  ;  conducted  the  second  battalion  to  Santa  Fe,  where 
the  six  companies  separated  for  their  respective  stations,  and  he  proceeded  to 
Camp  Lowell,  where  he  arrived  in  Oct.,  75 ;  served  at  Camps  Lowell,  Grant,  and 
Apache;  had  charge  of  the  field  operations  in  S  mtheastern  Ariz,  from  April,  78, 
to  July,  79 ;  proceeded  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  arrived  Aug.  22 ; 
served  with  the  troops  which  were  dispatched  under  the  command  of  Col. 
Merritt  to  the  relief  of  the  besieged  troops  at  Milk  Creek,  Col. ;  participated  in 
raising  the  siege  and  skirmish  at  that  place  on  Oct.  5th,  and  marched  thence  to 
the  Ute  Agency  on  White  River,  where  he  had  command  of  the  cavalry  until 
Nov.,  when  he  returned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell ;  proceeded  in  March,  '80,  to  White 
River,  and  conducted  the  cavalry  to  Rawlins,  Wyo.;  marched  from  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell  April  27,  with  two  companies  of  the  regiment;  arrived  at  Fort  Sidney, 
Neb.,  May  1,  and  assumed  command  of  the  post,  which  he  retained  until  Jan.  15, 
'82  ;  was  employed  on  general  court-martial  duty  at  Salt  Lake,  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
and  Fort  McKinney ;  he  then  availed  himself  of  a  leave  of  absence  until  May  15., 
'82,  when  he  rejoined  at  Fort  Sidney.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Action  of  Dug 
Springs  and  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.,  '61;  battle  of  Shiloh,  '62;  in  the 
defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  during  Early's  raid,  '64;  capture  of  Fort  Blakely, 
Ala.,  '65  ;  skirmish  with  Indians  at  Buffalo  Creek,  End.  Ty.,  June  22,74;  skirmish 
at  Bear  Creek  Hills,  Ind.  Ty.,  June  24,  74;  combat  with  the  Kiowas,  Comanches 
and  Cheyennes  on  Red  River,  Tex.,  Aug.  30,  74.  Honorably  mentioned— Compli- 
mented in  orders  for  gallantry  in  combat  on  Red  River,  74;  complimented  by 
his  department  commander,  in  his  annual  report  of  79,  for  ability  displayed  in 
the  conduct  of  Indian  affairs  in  Southeast  Arizona,  78-9.  Staff  positions  occupied 
—A.  D.  C.  Vols.  '64 ;  Insp.-Gen.  of  Vols.  from  Oct.,  '64,  to  April,  '65 ;  Insp.-Gen. 
Dep.  of  the  South  from  Sep.,  '65,  to  March,  '66.  Commands  held — Commanded 
5th  Cav.  from  Oct.  16,  75,  to  March  2,  76  ;  from  Oct.  9,  76,  to  July,  78 ;  and 
from  May  12,  79,  to  July  6,  79  ;  when  Col.  Merritt  was  appointed  superintendent 
of  the  Military  Academy,  Col.  C  >mpton  succeeded  to  the  command  of  the  regi- 
ment, which  he  held  from  Aug.  4,  '82,  until  May,  '87,  retaining  the  same  contin- 
uously for  nearly  five  years  ;  during  this  period  he  commanded  Fort  McKinney, 
Wyoming,  and  Fort  Riley,  Kansas  ;  he  commanded  a  battalion  of  his  regiment 
in  the  field  during  the  Cheyenne  outbreak,  '85,  and  later  another  battalion  of  the 
4th  Cav.,  and  three  companies  of  the  18th  Inf.,  on  the  borders  of  Ind.  Ty ;  at 
Fort  Huachuca,  Arizona,  Feb.  25,  '88;  commanding  that  station  until  Nov.  29, 
'88,  when  his  regimental  headquarters  were  transferred  to  Fort  Lowell,  Arizona; 
during  the  months  of  Sept  and  Oct.,  '89,  he  commanded  the  troops  of  the  Dept. 
of  Arizona,  then  in  Camp  of  Instruction  a«  Fort  Grant,  Arizona. 

Comstock,  Cyrus  B.  (Colonel  of  Eng.,  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.).  Born  in  Mass. 
Feb.  3,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  July  1,  '51  ;  graduated  July  1,  '55.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Eng. 
July  1,  '55 ;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut  July  1,  '60 ;  Capt.  Mar.  3,  '63  ;  Maj. 
Dec.  28,  '65;  Lt.  Col.  July  17,  '81 ;  Col.  April  7,  '88 ;  Lt.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Nov.  19, 
'63,  to  Mar.  28,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Genl.  Vols.  Mar.  26,  65.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Maj. 
July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.; 
Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  May  6,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the 
Wilderness,  Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  Jan.  15,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 


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meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  ending  with  the  capture  of  Mobile,  Ala.; 
Bvt.  Col.  and  Brig.  Genl.  Vols.  Jan.  15,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the  capture 
of  Fort  Fisher ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Vols.  March  26,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  campaign  against  the  City  of  Mobile  and  its  defenses. 

Conklin,  John,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80 ;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank—W  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  15,  '84.  Service— At  Fort  Monroe. 
Va.,  '90. 

Conline,  John  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Vt.  Feb.  9,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908;  appointed  from  Ga.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  9, 
'63;  discharged  June  30,  '68;  re-instated  Jan.  30,  '69;  graduated  June  15,  70. 
Actual  rank—Pvi.  Co.  E,  1st  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  2,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  15,  '61 ; 
Pvt.  Co.  F,  4th  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.,  Mar.  1,  '62 ;  discharged  Sept.  5,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  9th 
U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  15,  75;  Capt.  Feb.  11,  '87.  NT'-//-*— In 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-3 ;  on  duty  with  Regiment  west  of  the  Missouri  River 
since  70  ;  at  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  '90. 

Connolly,  Thomas  (First  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  19th  Inf.  from  June 
12,  71,  to  June  12,  76;  Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  H,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  21st  Inf.  and 
Sgt.  Gen.  Ser.  from  July  12,  76,  to  July  13,  '80  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  24,  '80  • 
accepted  July  13,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  23,  '89.  Service— At  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  '90* 

Conrad,  Casper  H.  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March  30,  1844." 
Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  Life.  A<'tn<d  run/: — Pvt.  Co.  I . 


of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  on  the  Plains  west  of  the  Missouri  river  since  '67;  at 
Fort  Randall,  S.  D.,  '90. 

Conrad,  Joseph  (Colonel  U.S.  A.)  Born  in  Germany.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  m/i£— Capt.  3d  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.  Apr.  22,  '61 ;  Maj.  July 
31, '61;  hon.  must,  out  May  25,  '62;  Lieut.  Co!.  5th  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.  May  26,  '62;  Col. 
Nov.  29,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  3,  '66  ;  Capt.  29th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Oct.  6,  '66  ;  trs.  to  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  April  25,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Atlanta  Campaign ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.; 
Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville, 
Tenn.;  Brig.  Genl.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  through- 
out the  Atlanta  campaign.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  the  various  campaigns  of 
that  Army.  Retired  with  the  rank  of  Colonel  Oct.  23,  '82. 

Conrad,  J.  Speed  (Lieut.  Col.  22d  Inf.  and  Brevet  Col.).  Born  at  Ithaca, 
N.  Y.,  Aug.  23,  '33.  Retiring  year  '97.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '57.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  July  1,  '57 ;  2J 

.ioiif     9H    Tnf     Opf.     19     '57'     lat.  T.iAlit-.     19fh    Tnf    I  <\<m\\no.{\\  \fatr  1J.    >£1    •     1  Qf   T  ;«„* 


Lieut.  2d  Inf.,  Oct.  12,  '57;  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  (declined)  May  14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
2d  Inf.,  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  12th  Inf.  (declined),  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  2d  Inf.,  Nov. 
1,  '61 ;  Maj.  17th  Inf.,  April  27,  79;  Lieut.-Col.  22d  Inf.,  June  27,  '84.  Brevet 
rank— Bvt.  Major  Aug.  1,  '64,  tor  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness, 
Va. ;  Lieut.-Col.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  the  North  Anna 
River,  Va. ;  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Campaign 
under  Gen.  W.  S.  Hancock  in  '64.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for  Bvt. 
for  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.  (not  conferred),  '61 ;  honorably  mentioned  in  the 
"Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  series  I,  Vol.  Ill,  pp.  56-70.  Service—  In  field  in 
Northwestern  Minn,  with  expedition  to  treat  with  Sioux  Indians,  from  May  until 
Aug.,  starting  from  Fort  Ridgley,  Minn. ;  same  fall  moved  from  Ridgley  to  Fort 
Kearney,  Neb.,  '60;  in  the  spring  of '61  left  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  with  troops 
under  command  of  Maj.  S.  D.  Sturgis,  to  join  Gen.  N.  Lyon  in  the  Campaign  of 
Southwest  Mo.,  Aug.,  '61 ;  on  duty  at  Gen.  McClellan's  h'd'q'rs,  Washington,  D. 
C.,  fall  of  '61,  and  on  other  duty  in  same  city  until  Jan.,'64  j  joined  2d  Inf.  at  Cat- 


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lett's  Station,  Va. ;  served  during  the  Campaign  of  the  Wilderness,  and  until  after 
the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  when  appointed  Commissary  of  Musters  on  the  staff 
of  Gen.  W.  S.  Hancock,  comd'g  2d  Corps  ;  with  the  2d  Corps,  during  its  various 
marches  and  battles  until  Sept.,  '64;  trans,  to  the  Provost  Marshal  General's  Dep. 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  on  duty  at  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  until  the  spring  of '65  ; 
joined  Co.  stationed  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor;  at  the  Gen.  Recruiting 
D^pot,  Governor's  Island,  until  the  winter  of '68;  joined  Co.  at  Louisville,  Ky., 
doing  garrison  duty  until  the  Regt.  moved  to  Atlanta,  Ga.,  in  the  spring  of  '69, 
and  from  there  to  Huntsville,  Ala. ;  subsequently  stationed  at  various  points  in 
the  South  until  the  spring  of  70  ;  Asst.  Instructor  in  Inf.  Tactics  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  until  Oct.,  74 ;  joined  Co.  at  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  the  same  summer 
was  detailed  to  disburse  the  funds  appropriated  by  Congress  for  the  Government 
Exhibit  at  the  Centennial  76;  stationed  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  75  to  the 
Bummer  of  77;  joined  Co.  at  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  in  the  summer  of  77  accompanied  the 
Regt.  to  the  Dep.  of  the  Columbia,  and  marched  with  it  to  Spokane  Falls,  where 
he  remained  with  two  companies  until  the  following  spring,  and  then  went  with 
other  troops  to  establish  the  post  of  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho;  in  the  fall  took 
post  at  Fort  Colville,  W.  T.;  trans,  to  Fort  Totten,  D.  T. ;  at  that  post  until  May, 
'84;  at  Fort  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  until  July,  '84,  when  ordered  to  Fort  Lyon,  Col.; 
at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  until  the  Regt.  moved  in  June,  '88,  and  was  then  assigned  to 
the  command  of  Fort  Totten,  N.  D.,  to  present  time.  Staff  position*  occupied-*- 
Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  fall  of '59,  until  '60;  A.  C.  S.  of  command  under 
Maj.  S.  D.  Sturgis,  en  route  to  join  Gen.  N.  Lyon,  '61 ;  add.  A.  D.  C.,  IT.  S.  A., 
with  rank  of  Lieut.-Col.,  from  May,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '64;  Adj.-Gen.  of  the  Regular 
Brig.,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  April,  '64,  to  June,  '64;  Com.  of  Must,  and 
Judge  Advocate  on  2d  Corps  staff  from  June,  '64,  to  Oct.,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek  (wounded),  Mo.,  as  A.  C.  S.  and  A. 
D.  C.  to  Gen.  N.  Lvon  ;  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.,  May,  '64,  and  with 
the  2d  Corps,  Army  of  Potomac,  in  the  battles  about  Petersburg,  Va.,  Deep  Bot- 
tom, Va.,  and  Ream's  Station,  Va.  Commands  held — Command  of  2d  Inf.  at  Cat- 
lett's  Station,  Va.,  Jan.,  '64  ;  Fort  Colville,  W.  T.,  fall  of  78,  to  May,  79  ;  Fort 
Totten,  Dak.,  until  Mav,  84;  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  N.  D.,  until  July,  '84;  Fort 
Lyon,  Col.,  until  May,  '88;  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  until  June,  '88  ;  Fort  Totten,  N.  D., 
to . 

Converse,  George  L.  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  75 ;  graduated  June 
12.  '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  15,  '84. 

Converse.  Oscar  I.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed  from 
N.  H.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  1st  Battery,  N.  H.  Light  Art.,  Aug.  24,  '61 ; 
discharged  May  26,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  H.  Cav.  July  21,  '64;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  July  15,  '65 :  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  May  6,  '66 ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  31,  '66;  retired  Oct.  19,  '68. 

Conway,  Edwin  J.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  H,  1st  U.  S. 
Drag.,  from  Apr.  22,  '52,  to  Apr.  22,  '57;  Pvt.  Co.  B,  1st  U.  S.  Cav.,  Nov.  '28,  '59; 
discharged  Dec.  4,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Adj't.  18th  Mo.  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  4,  '62 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Apr.  7,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  Feb.  19,  '63 ;  accepted  Apr.  8,  '63  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  7,  '64;  Capt.  Aug.  16,  '67.  Brevet  rank— By t.  Capt.  Apr.  2,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Selma,  Ala. 

Conway,  William  (Captain  22d  Infantry).  Born  in  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  1, 
1832.  Retiring  year  1896;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  1st 
Lieut.  74th  N.  Y.  Inf.  June  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  14,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  19, 
'64;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  March  22,  '66;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st 
Lieut.  Apr.  4,  '67;  assg'd  to  22d  Inf.  April  6,  70;  Captain  22d  Inf.  April  6,  79. 
Service— Assisted  to  recruit  and  organize  Co.  "G."  73d  N.  Y.  Vols.;  defenses  of 
Washington  until  Nov.,  '61 ;  expedition  to  lower  Maryland  on  the  Potomac  '61; 
night  expedition  from  Port  Tobacco,  Md.,  to  Mathias  Point,  Va.,  accompanied  by 
gunboats  Dec.,  '61 ;  night  expedition  into  Virginia  on  lower  Potomac  accompanied 
by  gunboat  Jan.,  '62  ;  expedition  to  Stafford  C.  H.  spring  '62;  siege  of  Yorktown, 


142  EECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  OOO 

Va.,  April  and  May,  '62;  employed  in  Drafting  Bureau,  N.  Y.,  '65  ;  to  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  July,  '66;  Middle  Tenn.  Sept., '66 ;  Memphis,  Tenn.,  Dec., '66;  Paducah 
spring  '67;  joined  company  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  fall  '67  ;  at  Covington  and  Mason 
Depot,  Tenn.,  and  to  Pulaski,  Dodge,  Twiggs,  and  Wilcox  Counties,  Ga.,  during 
the  election  '68 ;  unassigned  April,  '69;  ordered  to  open  rendezvous  at  Davenport, 
Iowa,  July,  '69;  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  Depot  Dec.,  '69;  Fort  Sully,  Dak.,  Aug., 
'70;  escorting  engineers  N.  P.  R.  R.  survey  to  Powder  River,  Mont.,  under  Gen. 
Stanley, '72;  expedition  up  Yellowstone  under  Genl.  Stanley, '73;  Fort  Gratiot, 
Mich.,  July,  '74;  New  Orleans,  La.,  during  riots,  '74;  returned  to  Fort  Gratiot, 
Mich.,  May,  '75;  to  Yellowstone  River,  Mont.,  with  companies  of  regt.  to 
reinforce  command  under  Genl.  Terry  in  operations  against  hostile  Indians  under 
Sitting  Bull  July,  '76;  expedition  against  hostile  Indians  under  Genl's  Terry  and 
Crook  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '76;  in  cantonment  on  Yellowstone  River  near  Glendive 
Creek,  Mont.,  Sept.,  '67;  escorting  supplies  from  cantonment  to  Fort  Keogh,  on 
Tongue  River,  Mont.,  till  May,  '67;  Ft.  Keogh.  Mont.,  May,  '67;  expedition  on 
Powder  and  Little  Missouri  Rivers  under  Col.  Lazelle,  after  hostile  Indians,  June, 
'77;  Chicago,  111.,  during  riots,  also  Pittsburgh  and  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  July,  77; 
Ft.  Gratiot,  Mich.,  Oct.,  '77;  recruiting  service  Sept.,  '78;  stationed  at  David's 
Island,  N.  Y.  H. ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  Nov.,  '80;  Fort  Mclntosh,  Tex.,  Aug., 
'81 ;  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  Dec.,  '81 ;  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  May  '88  ;  at  Fort 
Keogh,  Mont.,  since  June,  '88.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the 
following  engagements  :  Williamsburg,  Va.,  May, '62  ;  Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  May  31 
and  June  27,  '62;  Seven  Days'  retreat  before  Richmond,  Va.,  June  and  July, 
'62;  Frazer's  Farm,  Va.,  June,  '62;  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  July,  '62;  expedition  to 
Malvern  Hill,  Aug.,  '62;  Haymarket,  Bristoe  Station,  Aug.,  '62;  Bull  Run,  Va., 
Aug.,  '62;  Chantilly,  Va.,  Sept.,  '62;  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May,  63;  Gettysburg, 
Pa.,  July  2  and  3,  '63;  Manassas  Gap,  Wapping  Heights,  Va.,  July,  '63;  'L<> 
Grove,  Mine  Run,  Va.,  fall  '63;  Wilderness,  Va.,  May,  '64;  Spottsylvania.  Va., 
May,  '64;  North  Anna  River,  Va.,  May,  '64;  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  May,  '64;  Pi 
burg,  Va.,  June,  '64;  affairs  with  the 'Indians,  Powder  River,  July  29,  76;  Red 
Wood  Creek,  Oct.  10,  76;  and  Beaver  Creek,  Mont.,  Oct.  10,  76.  S 
tion  occupied — Depot  Adj.  at  Columbus  Bks,  O.,  and  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  79- 
80.  Honorably  mentioned — Records  of  the  Rebellion  Vol.  27,  serial  No.  45,  page 
794.  Commands  held— Com.  74th  N.  Y.  V.,  Organization  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  July  31,  '63. 

Cook,  Henry  C.  (Major  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mans.  Sep.  29,  1837.  Retiring 
year,  1901 ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2  Lieut.  R.  I.  Inf. 
June  5,  '61 ;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug. 
5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sept.  24,  '64;  transferred  to  2d  Inf.  Apr.  17, 
'69  ;  major  13th  Inf.  Feb.  27,  '87.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jones- 
boro',  Ga. 

Cooke,  George  F.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual  m>/£— 2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75;  accepted 
Oct.  23,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  3,  79.  Service— At  Fort  Buford,  N.  D.,  '90. 

Cooke,  Lorenzo  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Kan.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  H,  27th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf., 
July  26,  '62,  to  Dec.  11,  '62;  Pvt.  Co.  E,  1st  Batt.,  13th  U.  S.  Inf..  from  Dec.  11, 
'62,  to  Dec.  11,  '65;  Pvt.  Gen.  Ser.  from  Dec.  13,  65,  to  Oct.  1,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  3d 
U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '68;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  1,  71 ;  App.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Oct.  13,  '71 ;  accepted  Oct.  16,  71 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  31,  '83.  Service— In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  at  FortSnelling, 
Minn.,  '90. 

Cooke,  Philip  St.  George  (Brigadier  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Virginia  June  13,  1809.  Retired  ;  appointed  Cadet  from  Va.  July,  '23  ;  grad- 
uated at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  '27.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July 
1,  '27;  app.  1st  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Dragoons  Mar.  4,  '33;  accepted  March  30, 
Captain  May  31,  '35  ;  Major  2d  Dragoons  Feb.  16,  '47  ;  Lieut.  Col.  July  15.  '53 ; 
Colonel  June  14,  '58;  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  12,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov. 


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28,  '61;  Brigadier  Gen.  of  Vola.  Nov.  12,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  19,  but  vacated  to 
accept  same  grade  in  regular  army.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut  Col.  Feb.  20,  '47, 
for  meritorious  conduct  in  California;  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — At  Jefferson 
Bks.,  Mo.,  '27-9;  conducted  recruits  in  Maekinac  boats  to  Fort  Snelling  in  fall 
of  '28,  returning  in  Nov.,  '29 ;  transferred  in  a  selected  battalion  to  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  whic.h  marched  in  May  as  first  escort  of  Santa  Fe  traders ;  in  camp 
on  National  boundary — the  Arkansas  River — four  months,  awaiting  return  of 
caravans ;  caravan  returned  in  October,  escorted  by  Mexicans,  commanded  by 
the  Inspector  General  of  the  Mexican  army — camped  together,  with  interchange 
of  civilities,  a  review  and  two  dinners ;  marched  back  to  Fort  Leavenworth ; 
served  there  until  '32 ;  volunteered  to  accompany  two  cos.  to  regimental  head- 
quarters in  the  field,  in  Illinois;  returned  by  steamer  to  Rock  Island  and  there 
the  regulars  suffered  great  loss  from  Asiatic  cholera ;  on  recruiting  service  '33 ; 
rejoined  at  Jefferson  Bks.  in  Nov. ;  marched  to  Fort  Gibson  in  Dec. ;  in  camp 
there  to  June,  '34,  thermometer  ranging  from  10°  to  105°,  then  marched  several 
hundred  miles  southwest  and  returned,  losing,  by  fevers,  one-fourth  of  all  officers 
and  enlisted  men ;  the  command,  with  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Leavenworth  included, 
returned  very  sick  to  Jefferson  Bks. ;  on  recruiting  service  '35 ;  on  application 
ordered  to  his  troop,  at  Fort  Jesup,  La. ;  marched  to  Nacogdoches,  Texas  ;  there 
the  squadrons  hutted  themselves,  but  in  June,  '36,  marched  back  to  Fort  Gibson, 
I.  T. ;  there  until  '39 ;  at  Carlisle  Bks.  and  temporary  cj»mp  of  three  arms  of  the 
service  Trenton,  N.  J. ;  returned  in  '40  to  camp  on  Cherokee  boundary,  called 
Fort  Wayne,  '39 ;  marched  to  Fort  Leavenworth  and  then  under  Col.  Kearny  to 
Fort  Gibson,  on  occasion  of  an  alarm  caused  by  large  bodies  of  emigrant  Creek 
Indians  and  their  negro  slaves  becoming  unmanageable  ;  marched  back  to  Fort 
Leavenworth  ;  '41-2  on  several  excursions  to  Indian  tribes;  '43  escorting  Mexi- 
can caravan ;  returned  to  Fort  Leavenworth:  marched  again  in  August  to  pro- 
tect another  caravan  to  boundary  and  returned  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  arriving 
there  in  Nov. ;  '45  with  the  regiment— 3  squadrons — in  an  expedition  commanded 
by  Col.  S.  W.  Kearny — Dep.  Commander — to  South  Pass  of  the  Rocky  Moun- 
tains, thence  returning  by  Bent's  Fort,  Ark.  River,  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  2100 
miles  in  99  days,  horses  living  entirely  on  grass;  '46  transferred  with  his  troop  in 
May  to  reoccupy  Fort  Crawford,  Wis. ;  returned  in  June  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  to 
follow  the  "  Army  of  the  West,"  then  marching  to  New  Mexico,  and  found  it  in 
camp  near  Bent's  Fort  Aug.  1 ;  sent  forward  next  day  on  a  mission  to  Santa  Fe, 
escorted  by  a  sergeant  and  12  troopers;  arrived  ^fog.  12;  finding  that  ancient 
city  overflowing  with  volunteers,  had  two  interviews  with  Genl.  Amigo  [Governor], 
and  took  leave  at  sunrise  Aug.  13;  met  the  Army  at  Tecolote,  and  witnessed 
there  Gen.  Keamy's  meeting  with  Alcalde  and  people,  requiring  them  to  take 
an  oath  of  allegiance  to  the  United  States.  Army  camped  Aug.  17  at  Pecos 
River,  at  the  ruins  of  an  ancient  (Aztec)  temple;  and  that  day  Amigo  retreated 
from  a  very  strong  position — three  miles  on — at  a  stream,  which  he  had  strength- 
ened and  occupied  with  double  our  force,  at  the  least,  and  six  or  eight  pieces  of 
cannon  (but  I  had  discovered  a  way  to  turn  the  position).  The  army  arrived  be- 
fore Santa  Fe,  about  sundown,  Aug.  18,  without  rations,  and  after  a  march  of  28 
miles!  The  city  was  summoned  before  the  arrival  of  our  single  battery,  and  of 
our  only  two  companies  of  infantry.  The  General  slept  in  the  (adobe)  palace, 
surrounded  or  occupied  by  100  men  commanded  by  Captain  Cooke  ,  the  army  in 
camp  on  the  hill,  by  which  it  was  approached.  Having  established  a  civil  gov- 
ernment, Genl.  Kearny,  having  Doniphan's  regiment — and  a  very  large  regiment 
under  Col.  Price  approaching — marched,  Sept.  26th,  with  three  hundred  Dra- 
goons, on  mule*,  for  California.  Oct.  4th  he  appointed  Capt.  Cooke  a  Lt.  Colonel 
of  an  infantry  battalion  of  volunteers,  then  expected  at  Santa  Fe.  He  was 
ordered  to  return  there,  and  prepare  the  battalion  as  soon  as  possible,  and  march, 
with  a  wagon  train,  if  possible,  to  California.  He  found  the  army  chest  empty, 
and  our  army  officials  without  credit — the  new  citizens  had  enough  of  their  OLD 
patriotism  left  to  refuse  to  sell  their  mules.  He  marched,  Oct.  19,  '46,  with  a 
small  wagon  train,  containing  thirty  days'  rations  of  pork  and  sixty  of  flour,  for, 


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in  the  main,  a  wilderness  march  without  a  road — which  proved  to  require  one 
hundred  and  three  days ;  numbers  of  mules  were  abandoned  the  first  day. 
1847,  Jan.  29th,  arrived  at  San  Diego  (for  two  weeks  previously,  and  for  six 
more  weeks,  the  battalion  subsisted,  exclusively,  on  beef).  Feb.  1st  marched  for 
the  old  mission,  San  Luis  Rey,  and  there  quartered  the  battalion.  March  14th 
Major  Turner,  A.  A.  Genl.,  came;  he  had  communicated  to  Col.  Fremont,  at  Los 
Angeles,  a  proclamation  of  Genl.  Kearny's  at  Monterey,  assuming  the  Governor- 
ship (in  obedience  to  the  President);  also  orders  to  Col.  F.  to  disband  his  " bat- 
talion,1J  and  assigning  Lt.  Col.  Cooke  to  the  command  of  the  "  southern  half  of 
California/'  Col.  Cooke  immediately  sent  a  courier  to  Col.  F.,  and  ascertained 
that  he  declined  to  obey  the  order  to  disband  the  battalion.  Whereupon  he 
broke  up  quarters  at  San  Luis  Rey,  and  marched  for  Los  Angeles;  arrived  and 
camped  there  Mirch  23d,  finding  thatLt.  Col.  Fremont  had  left  for  Monterey  the 
previous  diyi  May  31st,  having  resigned  his  volunteer  commission,  he  left 
Monterey  for  Fort  Leavenworth  with  Genl.  Kearny  and  a  party  of  40  officers 
and  attendants ;  all  carried  government  rifles,  and  reached  there  in  83  days, 
riding,  on  an  average,  33  miles  every  day;  their  provisions  were  exhausted  sev- 
eral days  before  meeting  the  advance  of  emigration,  on  Snake  River,  Oregon. 
1847,  proceeded  immediately  to  Vera  Cruz;  on  arrival  found  orders  for  New 
York  City.  Detained  in  attendance  on  Gen.  C.  M.  on  Lt.  Col.  Fremont  all 
winter.  1848,  proceeded,  in  March,  to  City  of  Mexico.  In  command  there  of  2d 
Drags,  until  its  evacuation.  1848-52,  in  command  of  Carlisle  Bks.,  Pa.,  superin- 
tendent Cavy.  Recg.  Serv. ;  ordered  to  Texas  in  October.  1853,  in  cornel,  of  Fort 
Mason,  Texas  (and  of  2d  Dragoons);  marched  in  a  campaign  against  Lipan 
Indians;  defeated  and  drove  them  across  the  Rio  Grande,  and  ordered  to  N en- 
Mexico.  1853-54,  in  command  of  Fort  Union,  N.  Mexico;  operations  against 
Jicarilla  Apaches.  Mar.  31st  received  despatch  from  Comdr.  of  Fort  Burgwin, 
near  Taos,  on  ridge  of  Rocky  Mountains;  his  iroop  had  been  defeated  with  much 
loss  of  men  and  h  >rses  ;  had  retreated  to  the  Fort,  which  WHS  still  beleaguered  by 
savages;  marched  in  an  hour  with  squad  "Cav."and  one  Comp.  of  ;i  1  Infantry  ; 
and  with  Cav.  reached  Ft.  Burgwin  that  evening,  52  miles,  and  made  ascent  of 
mountain,  and  by  next  evening,  when  the  Inf.  arrived,  had  raised  a  company  of 
Pueblo  Indian  trackers  and  guides — commanded  by  Lt.  Gov.  of  Ter'y — and 
marched  next  morning,  with  a  troop  2d  Drags,  added,  all  equipped  and  provi- 
sioned. Tracked  the  enemy  across  the  Rio  Grande ;  found  they  had  made  a  path 
through  snow  3  to  4  feet  deen.  by  leading  the  captured  Dragn.  horses  in  single 
file,  passable  for  baggage  and  families ;  trail  followed  among  the  mountains  150 
miles,  when  their  camp,  at  Apuas  Calientes,  was  surprised,  captured  and  de- 
stroyed ;  the  Indians  were  routed,  several  killed  ;  pursuit  continued  several  days, 
until  they  scattered.  Soon  after  discovered  they  had  doubled,  and  found  the  re- 
united trail,  followed  it  until,  by  a  fall  of  snow,  it  was  lost.  Dept.  instructions, 
afterwards  received,  were  all  anticipated,  even  the  responsibility  of  raising  irregulars. 
Gen.  Garland,  in  his  Dept.  report,  "  All  has  been  done  which  was  in  the  power  of 
troops  to  do.  I  approve  most  cordially  of  the  manner  in  which  Lt.  Col.  Cooke 
has  conducted  his  campaign.  The  Jicarilla  Apaches  have  been  most  thoroughly 
humbled,  and  sue  for  peace."  Gen.  O.  No.  9,  '54,  Secy,  of  War,  announcing  re- 
ports of  engagements  in  N.  Mexico  and  Texas:  "In  these  encounters  Lt.  Col. 
Cooke  and  .  .  .  merit  special  praise.  The  gallantry  and  devotion  exhibited  by 
the  troops  in  every  instance  of  combat,  and  in  the  most  arduous  pursuit  of  the 
enemy  .  .  .  receive  the  marked  approbation  of  the  President  and  of  this  Depart- 
ment." Fall  of '54  marched  to  Fort  Leavenworth  and  assumed  command.  1855, 
marched  to  Platte  River,  comdg.  2d  Dragoons;  patrolled  it  several  months ;  joined 
there  by  Gen.  Harney,  on  "Sioux  Expedition;"  comdg.  Cavalry  and  two 
mounted  comps.  of  Arty,  and  Infty.,  crossed  the  Platte  by  night,  and  by  circuit- 
ous march  of  many  miles  reached  Blue  Water,  above  the  farthest  Indian  camp. 
At  signal,  after  sunrise,  of  Gen.  H.'s  approach  with  Infty.  Bat'n — the  Indians 
having  embodied — charged,  routed  and  pursued  them  8  miles,  killing,  as  reported 
by  Cavy.  commanders,  73 ;  their  loss,  12  killed  and  wounded.  Marched  to  Fort 
Laramie ;  return  march  to  Fort  Riley,  and  assigned  to  its  command  in  NOT., 


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1856-7,  with  Hd.  Qrs.  at  Riley,  and  after  at  Ft.  Leav'th  ;  was  generally  in  com- 
mand of  troops  in  the  field,  quelling  the  disorders  and  combats  of  the  great  polit- 
ical and  armed  contest  in  Kansas.  Report  of  Gen.  Persifer  Smith,  Dept.  Comdr., 
Sep.  11,  '56,  Extract:  "I  approve  therefore  highly  of  Col.  Cooke's  refusal  to  send 
a  command  to  Topeka;  .  .  .  you  will  see  by  the  enclosed  papers  that  a  party  from 
Lawrence  (comd.  by  Gen.  Jas.  Lane)  .  .  .  threatened  to  attack  Lecompton,  and 
were  prevented  by  Lt.  Col.  Cooke.  The  embarrassments  arising  from  the  com- 
binations of  different  parties  can  hardly  be  estimated  away  from  here."  Gen.  S.'s 
Dept.  Report,  Nov.  11,  '56,  extract:  "The  troops  in  the  field  have  been  under 
the  immediate  command  of  Lt.  Col.  Philip  St.  Geo.  Cooke,  2d  Drags.  The  sound 
judgment  he  has  displayed,  and  his  promptness,  energy  and  good  management 
have  had  a  large  share  in  producing  the  happy  state  of  affairs  at  present  exist- 
ing; for  there  were  moments  when  the  want  of  either  of  these  qualities  might 
have  led  to  the  most  fatal  disasters."  Endorsement  of  Secy,  of  War,  Nov.  8: 
"The  discrimination  and  good  judgment  displayed  by  Lt.  Colonel  Cooke  receives 
unqualified  commendation  ;  .  .  .  the  course  which  Lt.  Col.  Cooke  pursued  mani- 
fests that  energy  and  discrimination  which,  under  the  circumstances,  could  alone 
have  prevented  a  secret  armed  invasion,  and  further  disturbances  to  the  peace 
and  good  order  of  Kansas."  1857,  in  camp  at  Lawrence,  KM.  (in  July  marched 
98  miles  in  28  hours  on  application  of  comdr.  of  Fort  Riley,  as  threatened,  with 
its  women  and  children,  and  only  remnant  of  garrison,  by  bodies  of  hostiles  ;  he 
had  been  deceived).  Recalled  to  Ft.  Leav'th  in  Sept.  Marched  Sept.  22d  in 
comd.  of  3  squadrons  2d  Drag.,  to  follow  the  "Mormon  Expedition  ;"  arrived  at 
Ft.  Bridger  Nov.  19th  (the  cold  in  the  mountains  intense,  little  or  no  fuel — corn  all 
consumed  on  arrival  at  South  Pass  ;  about  one-fourth  of  horses  and  mules  starved 
and  frozen  to  death) ;  on  arrival  ordered,  with  regt.  dismounted,  to  pass  winter 
in  mountain  valley*,  where  grass — good  there  in  winter — could  be  found  under 
shallow  snow,  guarding  above  7000  animals  at  first;  danger  of  stampede  by 
Mormons,  who  had  burned  two  supply  trains;  in  consequence  the  army  subsisted 
for  seven  months  on  moribund  beef,  without  salt,  12  ozs.  pork  a  week  and  halt 
rations  of  flour.  1858,  June  llth,  marched,  in  the  advance  of  the  army,  in  a 
three  hours'  snow,  for  Salt  Lake  City  (horses  had  gotten  from  N.  Mexico);  it  was 
found  depopulated.  On  leave  of  absence,  and  in  Dec.,  at  Washington,  ordered 
to  write  a  new  system  of  Cavy.  Tactics.  1859,  in  June  went  to  Italy  to  witness 
the  campaign  against  Austria;  returned  to  Washington  in  Oct.,  1860;  ordered 
to  the  corad.  of  Mil.  Dept.  of  Utah  (a  march  or  ride,  from  Fort  Leav'th,  of  several 
months!),  1861,  broke  up  Dept.  of  Utah  and  marched,  in  July,  for  Wash.;  ar- 
rived Oct.  19th  ;  employed  several  weeks  in  getting  out  the  cavalry  tactics,  which 
had  been  officially  approved.  Assigned  to  comd.  of  "Cavy.  Reserve," — all  regu- 
lar Cavy.  at  Wash.  1862,  in  comd.  of  a  Cavy.  Division  Army  Potomac;  in  Pen- 
insular campaign,  present  Apr.  5th  to  May  4th,  at  the  "siege  "of  earth  breast- 
work and  ditch,  extending  from  Yorktown  across  Peninsula;  in  comd.  of  ad- 
vance guard  at  the  combat  near  Williamsburg,  May  4th.  June  27th,  at  the  bat- 
tle of  Gaines'  Mill,  Gen.  Cooke,  with  a  weak  brigade  of  his  Cavalry  Division 
present,  and  three  batteries  of  artillery  were  posted  in  reserve,  in  rear  of  the  left 
of  the  army;  the  latter  with  large  intervals  and  about  a  fourth  of  a  mile  in  ad- 
vance of  the  cavalry.  After  this  neither  Cavy.  nor  Arty.  Comdr.  received  any 
order  the  whole  day,  as  is  believed,  save  one,  to  the  left,  Robertson's  battery, 
given  by  Gen.  C.  About  6  P.M.  nearly  the  whole  of  the  army  in  eight  seemed 
suddenly  to  disappear,  in  confusion,  to  the  rear,  and  the  three  batteries  opened 
a  furious  fire;  there  was  no  hope  left,  save  in  this  feeble  force  in  reserve  (hap- 
pily unconscious  of  an  impending  fire  in  their  rear,  literal  as  well  as  metaphori- 
cal). Then  Gen.  C.  instantly  advanced,  to  support  the  batteries ;  sending,  while 
in  motion,  the  regt.  of  Lancers  to  the  battery  on  the  left,  and  formed  two  lines  in 
rear  of  the  interval  of  the  right  batteries.  Then  he  gave  orders,  both  to  the 
comdr.  of  5th  Cavy.,  front  line,  and  to  Col.  Blake,  comdr.  of  the  brigade,  to  sup- 
port their  fire  as  long  as  possible,  and  to  charge,  if  necessary,  to  bring  them  off; 
he  then  rode  to  Robertson's  battery,  which,  unsupported  and  isolated,  had  begun 
to  limber  to  the  rear,  and  saw  the  fire  renewed.  The  fire  of  the  batteries  "with 


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spherical  case  and  shell  "  was  reported  very  effective.  But  very  soon  the  charge 
was  made  with  all  the  success  expected ;  for,  a  destructive  fire  having  been  pro- 
longed, the  batteries  were  brought  off  safe,  except  part  of  one,  which  had  been 
wholly  disabled  by  the  enemy's  fire.  Gen.  C.,  with  the  Lancers  and  the  battery, 
then  saw  that  they  were  the  very  last  upon  the  field;  the  battery  was  then  lim- 
bered up  and  drove  off,  at  a  walk,  with  Rush's  Lancers  in  their  rear;  passing 
round  a  shoulder  of  the  hill,  Blake  was  found  there,  and  two  lines  were  again 
formed  facing  the  enemy,  then  appearing  very  near,  on  the  brow  of  the  hill ;  then 
a  battery  of  ours,  about  a  half-mile  to  our  rear,  opened  a  fire  of  shrapnel,  to  which 
the  cavalry  on  the  slope  were  more  exposed  than  were  the  enemy ;  a  message  was 
sent  to  stop  the  fire.  The  enemy  withdrew  from  our  front  and  the  battle  was 
closed.  The  Confederates  emerging  in  disorder  from  the  wooded  ravines,  expect- 
ing nothing  but  pursuit  of  a  routed  army,  were  thus  met  by  a  heavy  artillery  fire, 
supported  by  lines  of  cavalry  and  a  bold  charge.  In  their  mind  a  line  of  fresh 
troops  were  before  them,  and  daylight  failing,  it  was  but  natural  that  they  should 
hesitate  and  halt  to  prepare  for  a  new  emergency.  They  did  so,  and  that  night 
the  cavalry  bivouacked  at  the  edge  of  the  battle-field,  between  any  other  part  of 
our  army  and  the  enemy  they  had  checked.  And  so  that  wing  of  the  army  was 
probably  saved  from  further  disaster  and  narrowly  escaped  a  new  Roman  Lake 
Thrasemine  in  the  flooded  river  and  swamps  close  at  its  rear.  It  so  remained 
until  after  midnight,  and  furnished  litter-bearers  and  lantern-bearers  for  our 
surgeons  who  went  over  that  part  of  the  field  of  battle,  succoring  and  attending 
the  wounded.  It  crossed  theChickahominy  before  daylight,  destroying  the  bridge 
as  ordered.  In  command  of  remnant  of  Cavalry  Division  present  in  the  retreat 
from  Savage  Station  to  Harrison's  Landing.  Then  applied  to  be  relieved  from 
duty  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  July  6th  was  ordered  to  report  at 
Washington.  President  Gen.  Ct.  Ml.  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '62-3,  and  member  of  a 
("cotton  ")  Court  of  Inquiry  there,  and  at  camp  of  our  army  before  Vicksburg; 
in  command  at  Baton  Rouge  of  District  of  La.  to  May,  '64 ;  then  superintended 
Gen.  Rectg.  Serv.  in  N.  York  to  Mar.  19,  '66 ;  on  Retiring  Board  of  disable.! 
officers  '65-6 ;  Apr.  1,  '66,  established  and  in  comd.  of  new  Mil.  Dept.  of  the 
Platte;  and  at  Omaha  until  Jan.  9,  '67;  on  special  duty,  Louisville,  Ky.,  until 
Aug.,  '67 ;  President  Retg.  Boards  at  New  York  and  Phila.  from  Aug.  18,  '67, 
to  Apr.,  '69 ;  in  comd.  Dept.  of  the  Cumberland  from  May  1,  '69,  to  May  1,  '70 : 
in  comd.  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  at  Detroit,  May  5,  '70,  to  Oct.  29,  7*3,  when 
placed  on  retired  list.  Civil  history — Licensed  to  practice  law  in  Va.  '38  ;  in 
Supreme  Court  May  24, '50 ;  published  "  Scenes  and  Adventures  in  the  Army  " 
'57;  "Conquest  of  'New  Mexico  and  California"  78;  New  Cavalry  Tactics '83 ; 
Degree  of  A.M.  conferred  by  University  of  Michigan  '83 ;  Honorary  Member 
Kansas  Historical  Society  '88 ;  Honorary  Member  Cavalry  Association  '88 ; 
Hon.  Member  N.  Western  Literary  and  Historical  Society,  Iowa,  '86. 

Coolidge,  Charles  A.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  July  19, 1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908  ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  H,  3d  Ba't.  16th 
Inf.,  Oct.  23, '62;  app.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  May  18, '64;  1st  Lieut.  July  20/64;  Capt. 
Aug.  9,  77.  Servwt—M  Camp  Douglas,  Chicago,  111.,  to  Nov.,  '62;  on  Reg. 
Recg.  Serv.  at  Buffalo  and  Utica,  N.  Y. ;  at  Fort  Lafavette  and  Richmond,  N.  Y. 
H.,  to  May,  '65;  in  Florida  May,  '65,  to  April,  '69;  in  Utah  June, '69,  to  May,  70; 
in  Montana,  '69  to  Jan.,  70;  G.  R.  S.  Feb.,  70,  to  June,  73;  in  Forts  Ellis  and 
Shaw,  Mont.,  June,  73,  to  Sept.,  77;  in  Yellowstone  campaign,  76;  in  campaign 
against  Nez  Perces,  77;  on  six  months'  sick  leave,  77-78;  on  leave  in  Europe, 
April  to  Sept.,  78 ;  oo  duty  in  Montana,  78-9;  at  Fort  Snelling  Nov.,  79,  to  May, 
'80;  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  '80  to  '82;  at  Fort  Pembina,  D.  T.,  '82;  at  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  March,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  May,  '84,  to  July 
7,  '87 ;  at  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Wyo.,  since  July  7,  '87.  8mf  position*  nwipitd — 
Act'g  Asst.  Surg.  in  Custer's  campaign  June  28  to  July  3,  76 ;  Act'g  As«t.  Sur*. 
at  Post  July  5  to  20,  '87 ;  on  Gen.  Howard's  staff,  as  Instructor  in  Rifle  Practice, 
March,  '83,  to  Dec.,  '84,  at  Omaha,  Neb.  Commands  held—Com.  Dep.  Rifle  Camp 
July  and  Aug.,  '88 ;  Com.  Camp  Pilot  Butte  since  Oct.  18, '89. 

Cooney,  Michael  (Major  4th  Cav.).    Born  in  Ireland  May  1, 1836.    Retiring 


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year  1900 ;  app.  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  1st  Sergt. 
Co.  A,  1st  Cav.,  Dec.  4,  '56,  to  Dec.  4,  '61 ;  Pvt.  and  1st  Serert.  Co.  M,  Sad.  Sergt. 
and  Q.  M.  Sergt.  6th  Cav.  Dec.  18  to  30,  '64;  Capt.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  Jan.  1,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  Mar.  16,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  15,  '67; 
Capt.  Jan.  1,  '68 ;  Major  4th  Cav.  Dec.  10,  '88. 

Cooper,  Charles  L.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March  6, 1845.  Re- 
tiring year  1909;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  B,  71st  Keg. 
N.  G.  S.  N.  Y.,  May  27,  '62,  to  Sept.  2,  '62;  Pvt.  Co.  A,  21st  Reg.  N.  G.  S.  N.  Y., 
June  27,  '63,  to  Aug.  6,  '63 ;  2  1  Lieut.  127th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  5  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  39th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  '67 ;  assgd. 
to  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Jan.  1,  '71 ;  Capt.  Sept.  15,  '83.  Service— With  regiment  in  Ind. 
Ter.  and  Texas  to  '89;  on  R.  S.  since  Oct.  1,  '89.  Honorably  mentioned — Com- 
mended in  Orders  by  Brig.  Gen.  Nelson  A.  Miles,  commd'g  Dept.  of  Arizona,  for 
skill  and  enterprise  exhibited  and  valuable  services  rendered  in  the  capture  of  the 
Chiricahua  Apache  Chief  Mangus,  and  his  entire  band  of  hostile  Indians,  in  Ariz., 
Oct.  18,  '86 ;  thanked  by  Brig.  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles,  commd'g  Dept.  of  Arizona,  for 
valuable  services  rendered  in  the  capture  of  five  Indian  murderers,  nearSan  Carlos, 
Ariz.,  in  Sept.,  '88 ;  sharpshooter  for  past  four  years.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Served  on  staff  of  Brig.  Gen.  William  Birney,  U.  S.  Vols.,  in  2d  Div.,  10th  Army 
Corps;  Adj.  10th  Cav.  Dec.  21,  '82.  Commands  held—Gom.  Post  of  San  Carlos, 
Ariz.,  from  Sept.,  '88,  to  March,  '89. 

Coppinger,  John  J.  (Lieut.  Col.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Oct.  11,  1835. 
Retiring  year  1899;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  14th  Inf. 
Sept.  30,  '61;  accepted  Oct.  30,  '61 ;  Col.  15th  N.  Y.  Cav.  Jan.  27,  '65;  hon.  must, 
out  June  17,  '65  ;  transferred  to  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Maj.  10th  Inf.  March 
20,  79;  Lieut.  Col.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  June  12,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Creek,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  Dec.  1,  '68,  for  zeal  and  energy  while  in  command  of  troops 
operating  against  hostile  Indians  in  '66,  '67  and  '68.  Service  -  Capt.  Roman  Army ; 
made  chevalier  for  gallantry  in  defense  of  La  Rocca  gateway  Sept.,  '60;  joined  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  July, '62,  and  participated  in  the  various  campaigns  of  that 
Army,  from  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  (when  severely  wounded),  except  the  Antietam 
and  Fredericksburg  campaigns,  to  the  close  of  tne  war,  terminating  with  the  sur- 
render of  Lee ;  on  frontier  duty  in  the  field  and  at  various  posts  to  '88  ;  Supt.  Gen. 
Rec.  Service  from  '88  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the 
battles  of  second  Bull  Run  (severely  wounded),  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg, 
operations  at  Mine  Run;  buttle  of  the  Wilderness;  actions  of  Yellow  Tavern, 
Meadow  Bridge,  Johnson's  Crossing,  Hawes'  Shop,  Old  Church ;  battles  of  Cold 
Harbor,  Trevillian  Station,  Deep  Bottom ;  action  of  Newtown ;  battle  of  Win- 
chester;  actions  of  Shepherdstown,  Smithfield;  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill ;  actions  of 
Waynesboro',  Woodstock  ;  battle  of  Cedar  Creek ;  action  of  Liberty  Mills ;  battle 
of  Five  Forks ;  the  subsequent  action  and  final  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court- 
House  (wounded),  '65.  titnff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.,  Cav.  Corps,  May,  '64; 
A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.,  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  May,  79. 

Corbin,  Henry  C.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  A.  A.  G.)  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  15,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906  ;  app.  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Id  Lieut.  83d  Ohio 
Inf.  July  28,  '62;  transferred  to  79th  Ohio  Inf.  Aug.  29,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  May  11, 
'63 ;  resigned  Nov.  13,  '63 ;  Maj.  14th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Nov.  14,  '63 ;  Lieut.  Col.  March 
4,  '64;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  Col.  14th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Sept.  23,  '65 ;  hon. 
must,  out  March  26,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  20,  '66; 
Capt.  38th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Dec.  31,  '66;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Nov. 
11,  '69 ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  June  18,  '80 ;  Lieut.  Col.,  A.  A.  G. 
June  7,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal.  and  merit,  serv.  in  action 
at  Decatur,  Ala. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal.  and  merit,  serv.  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services. 
Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '62-5;  at  headquarters  Dept.  of  the  Ohio  to 
Dec.,  '62;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  West;  at  headquarters  Army  of  the  Cum- 
berland to  Nov., '63;  in  Gen.  .Steadman's  Div.,  Gen.  Thomas'  army,  '64;  on 


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frontier  duty  at  various  stations  to  '80 ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  '83 ;  at  Chicago, 
III.,  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Action  with  rebel  Gen.  Forrest's 
Cav.,  and  at  Pulaski,  Tenn. ;  in  the  siege  of  Decatur,  battle  of  Nashville,  and  pur- 
suit of  Gen.  HooH. 

Corbusier,  William  Henry  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  X.  Y 
City  April  10,  1844.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  California— Civil  Life. 
Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  Aug.  5,  76  ;  Captain  Asst.  Sur- 
geon, U.  S.  A.,  Aug.  5,  '81.  Service — Acting  Asst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  from  May 
30,  '64,  to  June  14,  '65;  Surgeon  in  charge  6th  111.  Cav.  until  Jan.  24,  '65,  and 

farticipated  in  the  following  engagements:  Abbey ville  and  Oxford,  Miss.,  Aug. 
2;  Hurricane  Creek,  Miss.,  Aug.  14;  Shoal  Creek,  Ala.,  Nov.  9  ;  Lawrenceburg, 
Tenn.,  Nov.  22;  Campbellvilleand  Lynnville,  Tenn.,  Nov.  24;  Nashville,  Tenn., 
Dec.  15  and  16;  Hollow  Tree  Gap,  Tenn.,  Dec.  17 ;  Rutherford  Creek,  Tenn., 
Dec.  19,  and  Pulaski,  Tenn.,  Dec.  25,  '64;  Surgeon  in  charge  9th  111.  Cav.  from 
Jan.  24  to  March  16,  '65;  in  charge  of  small-pox  hospital,  Eastport,  Miss.,  from 
March  16  to  June  11,  '65;  Act.  Asst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  from  Aug.  19,  '67,  to 
Dec.  16,  '68;  Post  Surgeon  Amite  City,  La.;  Act.  Asst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  from 
July  17,  '69,  to  May  30,  '75;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  McDermit,  Nev.,  until  Nov.  16, 
'72;  accompanied  recruits  from  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  Camp  Date  Creek,  Ariz. 
Ter.,  Nov.  27,  '72,  to  Jan.  4,  '73  ;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Date  Creek  from  Jan.  5  to 
Aug.  30,  73;  Rio  Verde  Indian  Agency,  Ariz.,  from  Sept.  12.  73,  to  Feb.  27,  75; 
inspected  annuities  and  witnessed  their  issue  at  the  Rio  Verde  Agency  in  Feb. 
74;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Apaches  in  Arizona  from  Feb.  18  to  May  28,  '7  1 ; 
assisted  in  removing  the  Apache  tribes  from  the  Rio  Verde  Agency  to  the  San 
Carlos  Agency  in  March,  75;  and  present  at  a  fight  on  March  8.  on  the  east 
branch  of  the  Rio  Verde,  between  the  Tonto  tribes  on  one  side  and  the  Yavapai  and 
Tulkepai  on  the  other;  at  Camp  Verde,  Ariz.,  from  Mirrh  30  to  May  2. 
Asst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  from  May  1  to  August  5,  76;  Po«t  Surgeon  Fort 
Macon,  N.  C.,  from  May  9,  76,  to  April  29,  77;  on  duty  at  Charleston,  S.  C., 
from  Mav  1  to  June  7,77;  Post  Surgeon  Chattanooga.  Tenn.,  from  June  9  to 
July  24,  77;  Q.  M.  Depot  Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  from  July  25  to  Nov.  3,  77;  Camp 
Sheridan,  Neb.,  from  Nov.  23,  77,  to  April  27,  '80;  Inspector  of  Cattle  and  Annu- 
ities at  the  Pine  Ridge  Indian  Agency,  Dik.  Ty.,  from  Nov.,  78,  to  April,  '80; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Washakie,  Wyp.  Ty.,  from  June  2,  '80,  to  Nov.  9, '81 ;  in- 
snected  annuities  and  witnessed  their  i^sueatthe  Shoshoneand  Bannock  Agency, 
Wyo.  Ty.,  in  Oct.,  '80;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Nov.  27, '81,  to  March  27,  '82  ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  from  April  23,  '82,  to  Sept,  30,  '84;  at  Fort 
Bowie,  Ariz.,  from  Oct.  23  to  Nov.  10,  '84;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  from 
November  10, '84,  to  October  23, '88;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Chiricahua 
Indians  from  May  19  to  June  19,  and  from  July  26  to  August  1,  '85;  on  leave 
of  absence  from  April  5  to  May  5. '87;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Havs,  Kan.,  from  Octo- 
ber 29,  '88,  to  Novvember  12,  '89;  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  since  Nov.  15,  '89;  present 
station. 

Corliss,  Augustus  W.  (Captain  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine,  March  25.  '37. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  X. 
E.  (afterwards  1st  R.  I.)  Cav.  Dec.  26,  '61;  lit  'Lieut,  same  Regt.  June  14,  '62; 
Major  June  24  to  Oct.  2,  '62  ;  Major  2d  R.  I.  Cav.  Dec.  24,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Jan.  19 
to  July  11,  '63;  private  and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  H,  2d  Batt.,  15th  Inf.,  March  14  to 
Aug.  9,  '65;  2d  Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  15th  Inf.,  Julv  21, '65;  transferred  to  33d 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  Captain  May  29,  73.  .SirnVe 
— Served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion;  in  charge  of  National  cemeteries  at 
Marietta  and  Anderson  ville,  Ga.,  from  May  9,  '67,  to  March  27,  '69;  in  reduction 
of  the  army  was  assigned  to  Co.  A,  8th  U.  S.  Inf.,  at  Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  May  3, 
'69;  on  duty  with  company  at  Goldsboro'  until  Nov.  1,  '69;  Raleieh  Nov.  1,  '69, 
and  Chapel  Hill,  N.C.,  from  Nov.  6,  '69,  to  Feb.  22,  70;  on  duty  with  company  at 
Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  with  detachments  at  Brunswick.  Ga.,  and  at  Abbeville,  S. 
C.,  from  Feb.  22,  70,  until  Oct.  24,  70;  with  Co.  at  David's  Island.  N.  Y.,  from 
Oct.  28,  70,  to  July  5,  72;  com.  Co.  on  Yellowstone  expedition,  72;  on  duty 
with  Co.  at  Omaha  Brks.,  Neb.,  from  Oct.  18,  72,  until  May  24,  73;  Captain  8th 


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U.  S.  Inf.,  Co.  C,  May  29,  73 ;  com.  co.  on  Yellowstone  expedition  from  May  24 
to  Oct.  14,  73 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  David  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  Oct.  14, 
73,  to  Feb.  22,  74;  com.  Co.  in  Sioux  expedition  and  at  Spotted  Tail  Indian 
Agency  from  Feb.  22,  74,  to  July  15,  74;  ordered  with  regiment  to  Arizona  July 
29,  74 ;  on  duty  with  company  in  the  Bannock  Indian  campaign  June  to 
Sept.,  78;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Benicia  Brks.,  Cal.,  from  May  3,  '80,  to  May  19, 
'80;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  from  May  20,  '80,  to  Aug.  9,  '82;  ex- 
cept while  on  duty  with  Co.  in  the  Apache  campaign  in  Arizona  from  Sept,  to 
Dec.,  '81;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  from  Aug.  11,  '82,  to  April  11, 
'85;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  April  11,  '85,  to  Dec.  29,  '85;  on  duty 
with  Co.  in  Apache  campaign  in  Ariz,  and  N.  M.  from  Dec.  29,  '85,  to  June  29, 
'86;  with  Co.  at  Mojave,  Ariz.,  June  29,  '86,  to  Nov.  19,  '86,  and  at  Fort  Robin- 
son, Neb.,  since  Nov.  25,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjt.  1st  R.  I.  Cav.  Dec. 
26,  '61,  to  Feb.  24,  '62 ;  Adjt.  1st  Batt.,  15th  Inf.,  Feb.  9,  '66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  R. 
Q.  M.  33d  Inf.,  Jan  17,  '67,  to  May  3,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in 
battles  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  and  Antietam,  Md.,  in  Sept.,  '62  ;  at  Franklin, 
La.,  and  siege  and  capture  of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  in  '63.  Honorably  mentioned — 
In  Vol.  XIX,  Series  1,  Part  1,  Records  of  Rebellion.  Commands  held — Com. 
Fort  McDowell,  Ariz.,  Sept.  27,  74,  to  June  23,  78  ;  Fort  McDermit, Neb.,  Sept., 
78,  to  April  29,  '80  ;  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  Oct.  3,  '83,  to  April  11,  '85 ;  Fort  Mo- 
jave, Ariz.,  June  29,  '86,  to  Nov.  19,  '86. 

Cornman,  Daniel  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '69  ;  graduated  June  13,  73. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  June  17,  77;  Cap- 
tain March  6,  '88. 

Cornish,  George  A.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Alabama.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13, 
73.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  13,  73  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  25,  76. 

Cornish,  Lester  W.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mass.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77;  graduated 
June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  11.  '81. 

Corson,  Joseph  K.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  K,  4th  Pa,  Inf.,  April  20, 


and  meritorious  services  in  the  Wilderness  Campaign  in  Va.  Service — Acting 
Ass't  Surgeon,  U.  S.  Army,  from  Nov.  15,  '64,  to  May  15,  '65  ;  at  Camp  Discharge, 
Phila.,  Pa.,  to  May,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  Nov.  15,  '67,  to 
May  15,  '68  ;  at  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  to  Sept.  22,  '68 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Fred 
Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Dec.,  '69 ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  July, 
70 ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  to  Sept.,  70  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort 
Bridger,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Nov.  11,  72  ;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.,  72,  to  April,  73 ;  or- 
dered to  Dept.  of  the  South  April  9,  73  ;  Post  Surgeon  Mobile,  Ala.,  to  Sept.,  73  ; 
Post  Surgeon  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  to  May,  76  ;  ordered  to  Mil.  Div.  of  the 
Atlantic,  April  8,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N,  Y.,  from  June,  76, 
to  May,  78  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Arizona,  May  10,  78;  at  Fort  Whipple,  A.  T., 
to  Oct.  12,  78;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  to  Aug.,  '80;  leave  of  absence 
June  to  Aug.,  79,  and  June  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  in  the  field  with  4th  Art.  Oct.,  '81  ; 
leave  of  absence  Sept.  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Nov.  23,  '86  ;  or- 
dered to  Dept.  of  Columbia;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Cceur  d'  Alene  and  Fort  Sherman, 

Idaho,  from  Jan.  8,  '87,  to .     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at   Battles  of 

Gettysburg,  Manassas  Gap,  Rappahannock  Station,  operations  at  Mine  Run, 
battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  action  at  Jericho  Ford,  and  battle  at 
Bethesda  Church,  Va.  History — Acting  Medical  Cadet,  U.  S.  Army,  at  General 
Hospital,  Phila.,  Pa.,  '61. 

Cortelyou,  David  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  W.  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank.— Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  E,  and 
8gt.  Maj.  6th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  Sept.  18,  '61,  to  April  6,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  6th 


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N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  April  6,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  March  16,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S. 
Cav.  May  15, '67;  accepted  May  20, '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67;  retired  with 
rink  of  Captain  (in  >unte  1)  D  :C.  15,  '70,  and  with  rank  of  1st  Lieut.  M  ir^h  3,  75. 

Corthell,  Charles  L.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '80  ;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  84;  1st  Lieut.  April  24, 
'89.  Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '9J. 

Cory,  William  O.  (First  Lieut,  loth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Jan.  7, 1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Arfu-il  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt. 
C >.  H,  and  Co  n.  Sg;.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  O^t.  5,  '64,  to  May  21,  '67  ;  21  Lieut. 
24ih  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  May  21,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  16,  '68  ;  unas- 
signed  April  25, '69  ;  assigned  to  24th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1, 
71 ;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73;  accepted  Oct.  11,  73;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  22,  77. 

Coster,  John  H.(  Captain  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired;  appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  A<-tnnl  r,tn/:-Pvt.  Co.  K,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  26,  '61  ; 
discharged  June  3,  '61;  Capt.  1st  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  12,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out 
March  3,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  6th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  20,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  25, 
'65;  1st  Lieut.  7th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  18/65;  hon.  must,  out  March  31,  '66; 
Capt.  1st  Ariz.  Vol.  Inf.  April  1.  '66 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  13,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th 
U.  S.  Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  30th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  V>7  ;  ac- 
cepted April  1,  '67  ;  unassigned  March  3,  '69 ;  assd.  to  8th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70  ; 
Capt.  Mar.  29,  73.  /.'/••  "/  /•"///• — Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  7.  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  action  at  Glendale,  Va. ;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Cottel,  Hamden  8.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine,  Sept.  10,  1837. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  life.  A<-tnnt  rnnk — Sergt.  Com.  C,  15th 
111.  Inf.,  May  24,  '61  ;  discharged  Dec.  10,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  15th  111.  Inf.,  Dec.  U, 
Y,:!  ;  Capt.  Aug.  20,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  3,  '64  ;  1st  Sergt.  9th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf. 
April  12,  '65;  disch.  July  19,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  30th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Aug.  17,  '65 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  26, '65;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  10,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  39th  Inf.  June  18, 
'67 ;  unass.  April  20,  69;  ass.  to  15th  Inf.  Aug.  30,  70;  1st  Lieut.  March  3, 
retired  Feb.  2(.»,  7(1,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Cotter,  John  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Batty.  A,  2d  U.  S.  Art., 
from  Mar.  27,  77,  to  Apr.  20,  '82  ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Mar.  27',  '82 ;  accepted  Apr. 
21,  '82. 

Cotton,  Gilbert  P.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  La. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  16,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Ac- 
tual nud-—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  11,  73 ;  Capt. 
Mar.  2,  '89. 

Cowdrey,  Stevens  G.  (Captain  and  Asst,  Surg ).  Born  in  Plymouth,  X.  H., 
June  13, '38.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual 
ran*— 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  16,  '68;  accepted  Nov.  25,  '68; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Nov.  16,  71.  Service — At  Carlisle  Bks.,  Pa.,  from 
Dec.  18,  '68,  to  Feb.  10,  70 ;  in  field  with  Cos.  "  I "  and  "  K,"  7th  Cav.,  and  Lt. 
Btty.  "A,"  2d  Arty.,  to  Oct.,  70;  on  leave  from  Oct.  27,  70,  to  Nov.  21,  70 ;  Post 
Surgeon.  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  from  Oct.  10  Nov.  25,  71 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Camp  Sup- 
ply, I.  T.,  from  Oct.,  71,  to  Oct,  72 ;  on  leave  from  Oct.  27,  72,  to  Dec.,  72  ; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Lamed,  Kan.,  from  Dec.  8,  72,  to  June,  75 ;  on  leave  from 
July  13,  75,  to  Nov.,  75;  Post  Surgeon,  Jackson  Bks.,  La.,  from  Dec.  18,  75,  to 
May  20,  77  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Alt.  Ver.  Bks.,  Ala.,  from  May,  77,  to  Aug.,  77  ;  Post 
Surgeon,  Fort  Cameron,  Utah,  from  Dec.  8,  77,  to  Sept.,  '81 ;  on  leave  from  Oct. 
12/81,  to  April  30,  '82;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May  10,  '82,  to  April  27,  '85; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  from  May  7,  '85,  to  June  14,  '89 ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Fort  Marcy,  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  from  June  16,  '89,  to  present  time.  On  scouting 
expedition  up  James  River,  1882,  and  with  16th  Inf.  to  Salt  Lake,  Utah,  May, 
'88.  History— A.B.  in  '61  and  A.M.  in  '64  ;  Harvard,  M.D. 

Cowles,  Calvin  Duval  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).    Born  in  N.  C.    Appointed 


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from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '69 ;  graduated  June  13,  73. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Int.  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  79.  Serv- 
ict — In  the  field  in  pursuit  of  Dull  Knife's  band  of  hostile  Cheyennes  in  Western 
Kansas,  Sep.  and  Oct.,  78  ;  with  Fort  Garland  column  to  the  Uncompahgre  Ute 
country  May  to  Oct.,  '80;  with  regiment  on  the  frontier  from  73  to  '84;  at  Fort 
Mackinac,  Mich.,  July  to  Sep.,  '84;  on  recruiting  service  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y., 
Oct.,  '84,  to  June,  '87 ;  at  Fort  Mackinac  July,  '87,  to  March,  '89 ;  on  duty  in  the 

Publication  Office  of  "War  Records,"  Washington,  D.  C.,  March,  '89,  to  . 

Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Adjutant  and  Treasurer  for 
about  five  years,  at  different  times  and  places ;  with  regiment  on  the  frontier,  73 
to '84. 

Cowles,  Warren  H.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Dak.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76 ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  6,  76. 

Coxe,  Frank  M.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  87th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Nov.  2,  '63 ;  1st 
Lt.  May  9,  '64;  1st  Lt.  81st  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Dec.  1,  '64;  Capt.  87th  U.  S.  Col- 
ored Inf.  July  7,  '65 ;  Capt.  84th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Aug.  31,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out 
March  14,  '66 ;  Capt.  40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  17,  '66 ;  trs.  to 
25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69 ;  Major  and  Pm.  March  3,  75 ;  accepted  April  9,  75.  Bre- 
vet rank—Evt.  Maj.,  Lieut.-Col.  and  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  lor  faithful  and 
rious  services  during  the  war. 

Crabb,  George  W.  (Captain  5th  Art.)  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Feb.  6,  1840. 
Retiring  year,  19U4.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
Private  Co.  I,  2d  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  2,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut. 
5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  22,  '65 ;  Captain 
April  17,  '81.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  Battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Capt.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — In  the  army  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  field  until 
the  battle  of  Winchester,  when  he  was  taken  prisoner  by  the  rebels  and  confined 
in  Libby  Prison,  Richmond,  Va,,  till  he  escaped  by  means  of  the  "Tunnel,"  and 
after  much  exposure  regained  Union  lines;  with  Regiment  at  various  stations 
on  the  Atlantic  and  on  Gulf  coasts  since  the  War ;  under  orders  for  change  of 
station  to  the  Pacific  Coast,  '90. 

Craft,  David  L.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.,  Brevet  Captain).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania. Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  D, 
8th  Pa.  Vol.  Res.,  May  1,  '61 ;  "trs.  to  Sig.  Corps  Sept.  2,  '63 ;  discharged  Jan.  20, 
'64;  2d  Lieut.  Vol.  Sig.  Corps  Sept.  2,  '63;  accepted  Jan.  20,  '64;  hon.  must,  out 
Sept.  4,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  24,  '67 ;  accepted  Aug.  31,  '67 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  31,  76.  Brtvet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  24,  '67,  for  gallantry  in 
maintaining  his  position  under  great  exposure  on  the  Appomattox  signal  tower 
during  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  in  the  late  war,  while  his  station  was  for 
some  time  deliberately  cannonaded  by  the  rebel  batteries;  Capt.  Aug.  24,  '67,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  service  in  the  Signal  Corps  during  the  war. 

Craig,  Louis  A.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Missouri.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  1869;  graduated 
June  17,  1874.  Actual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  9th  U,  S.  Inf.  June  17,  74;  trs.  to  6th  U. 
S.  Cav.  May  25,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  79. 

Craig,  Robert  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 1862 ;  graduated 
June  18,  1866.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  5,  '67 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Dec.  10,  '88 ;  accepted  Jan.  16,  '89. 

Craighill,  William  Edward  (First  Lieut,  of  Engrs.).  Born  at  Baltimore, 
Md.,  Dec.  20,  1863.  Retiring  year,  1927.  Appointed  at  large  to  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
Sept.  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  Corps  of  Engineers 
June  14,  '85  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  22,  '88.  /Service— Served  with  Co.  A,  Batt.  of  En- 
gineer*, at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  until  July  7,  '88;  received  gold  medal  for  4th 
place  on  Div.  Team,  Div.  of  the  Atlantic,*in  '87;  served  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  July 


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9,  '87,  to  April  5,  '88;  on  temporary  duty  in  Baltimore  Jan.  12  to  April  3,  '83; 
since  April  9,  '88,  on  duty  in  St.  Paul  an  1  the  Yellowstone  National  Park. 
History^ — Son  of  Col.  Wm.  P.  Craighill,  Corps  of  Engineers. 

Craighill,  William  P.  (Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Virginia,  Julv  1, 
1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  Virginia.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  July  1. '49;  graduated  July  1, '53.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 
Eng.  July  1,  '53  ;  2d  Lieut.  Mar.  3,  '55;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '59;  Capt.  Mar.  3,  '63; 
Maj.  Nov.  23,  '65;  Lieut.-Col.  Jan.  2,  '81  ;  Col.  Jan.  10,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorous  services  during  the  war,  and 
particularly  for  his  services  in  the  defense  of  Cumberland  Gap  and  the  ulterior 
operations  of  Gen.  Morgan's  forces;  Col.  $lar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war  (declined). 

1  Craigie,  David  J.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Brooraieside,  Scotland, 
Dec.  6,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Iowa— Civil  life.  A"fn  it 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  8th  Iowa  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  12,  '61;  hon.  mus.  out  July  23,  '64; 
Capt.  and  A.  A.  Gen.  Vols.  July  2,  '64;  accepted  July  26,  '64;  hon.  mm.  out 
Sept.  19,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  10,  '66; 
1st  Lieut.  Oct.  17,  '67;  Captain  Dec.  16,  '80.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Capt. 
Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  luka,  Miss. 
Honorably  mentioned — In  the  Records  of  the  Rebellion,  in  the  reports  on  the 
battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  Vol.  X.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  from 
'61  to '65 ;  in  the  field  in  the  Campaign  against  Price  and  Van  D>rn,  near 
Springfield,  Mo.,  in  the  fall  of  '61 ;  thence  to  Pittsburg  Landing,  Tenn.,  March 
'62,  in  the  2d  Div.  Armv  of  Tennessee  ;  absent,  wounded,  to  Aug.,  '62  ;  rejoined 
near  Corinth,.  Miss.,  and  participated  in  the  luka  and  Corinth  Campaigns  Sept. 
and  Oct.  '62,  and  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy;  at  Columbus,  Ky.,  on  staff  duty  from 
Nov.,  '62,  to  Mar.,  '63  ;  at  Rolla,  Mo.,  on  staff  duty  to  Dec.,*'63  ;  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  on  staff  duty  to  Jan.  ,'65;  at  Madison,  Wis.,  on  staff  duty  to  Aug., 
'65  ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  on  staff  duty  until  Sept.,  '65  ;  joined  12th  U.  S. 
Inf.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.,  '66;  at  Washington  to  April,  '69;  moved  with 
regiment  to  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  stationed  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.',  until  Nov.  '69  ; 
at  Fort  Yuma  and  Yuma  Q.  M.  Depot,  Arizona,  to  Aug.,  71;  at  Angel  Island, 
Cal.,  to  Nov., '75;  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  settling  accounts  to  Au?.,  76;  at  Camp 
Halleck,  Nev.,  until  Nov.,  77 ;  on  duty  at  San  Francisco  Dec.,  77,  and  Jan..  78  ; 
on  leave  to  April,  78;  at  Whipple  Bks,  Ariz.,  to  June,  78  ;  at  Fort  Verde,  Ariz., 
to  Aug.,  78  ;  at  Whipple  Bks,  Ariz.,  to  Nov.,  78;  at  Yuma  Q.  M.  Depot  to  Mar., 
79;  at  Whipple  Bks.  to  June,  79;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  Rebellion  Records 
to  April,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  to  Julv,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Bowie  to  Dec.,  '81  ;  on 
duty  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  to  July,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Bowie  to  Sept.,  '82;  moved  with  regt. 
to  the  Div.  of  the  Atlantic,  and  stationed  at  Plattsburg  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  to  Nov.,  '8-1; 
at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  to  Julv,  '87 ;  moved  with  regiment  to  Dept.  of  Dakota, 
and  stationed  at  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  to  present  date;  in  the  field  at  Camp  of  In- 
struction on  the  Cannon  Ball  River,  N.  D.,  Sept.,  '89.  Staff  positions  held — A.  D. 
C.  of  Vols.  Sept.  6,  '62,  to  July  25,  '64 ;  Captain  and  A.  A.  G.  Vols.  July  2,  '64, 
to  Sept.  19,  '65;  Adj.  1st  Batt.  12  Inf.  from  Sept.  1  to  Dec.  1,  '66;  Regimental 
Adj.  12th  Inf.  from  Dec.  1,  '66,  to  Oct.  31,  '69 ;  R.  Q.  M.  12th  Inf.  March  1,  71,  to 
Jan.  31,  76.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  .the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn., 
April  6-7, '62,  and  severely  wounded,  having  been  taken  prisoner  after  being, 
wounded  and  left  lying  on  the  battle-field  all  night  and  until  the  following  even- 
ing, when  re-taken  by  the  Federal  forces.  Commands  held — Was  in  command  of 
a  Company  of  the  8th  Iowa  Vols.  at  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  in  command, 
Yuma  Q.  M.  Depot,  71. 

Crampton,  Louis  W.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Maryland  1852. 
Retiring  year  1912;  appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st 
Lieut.  Asst.  Surg.,  June  26,  75 ;  Captain  Asst.  Surg.,  June  26,  '80.  Service— Or- 
d«-red  to  Dep.  of  the  Gulf.,  July  20,  75;  in  camp  with  troops  from  New  Orleans, 
Mississippi  City  and  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  Aug.-Nov.,  75 ;  Post  Surg.  at  Natchi- 
toches,  La.,  to  'May,  76 ;  'Post  Surg.  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  to  Dec.,  76 ;  at  New 


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Orleans,  La.,  to  May,  77 ;  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  to  Sept.,  77 ;  at  Jackson  Bks.  to 
May,  78 ;  ordered  to  Dep.  Dakota,  May  10,  78;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Randall,  D. 
T.,  June,  78- Aug.,  79 ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Buford,  D.  T,,  to  Nov.,  '82 ;  ordered  to 
Dep.  of  the  East,  Oct.  11,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence,  Dec.,  '82,  to  April,  '83;  at 
Fort  Wayne,  Mich  ,  April,  '83-April,  '85;  ordered  to  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  April, 
'85;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  April,  '85-May,  '89;  ordered  to  Dep.  of 
Mo.,  April.  '89;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  May,  '89-Nov.,  '89;  Post  Surg.  at 
Fort  Sheridan  since  Nov.,  '89. 

Crandal,  Frederick  M.  (Captain  24th  Inf.,  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.).  Born  in  Pa. 
May  12, 1831.  Retiring  year  1895;  appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  from  July  1,  '48,  to  Nov.  13,  '49.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  33d  III. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  23,  '62;  Capt.,  A.  A.  G.  Vol.,  Oct.  2, 
'62 ;  accepted  Nov.  23,  '62 :  vacated  Aug.  8,  '63;  Col.  48th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.,  Aug. 
8,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  4,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
Mar.  14,  '67;  Capt.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  9,  '67;  trs.  to  24th  U. 
S.  Inf.,  Nov.  11,  '69.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  and  Maj.,  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Arkansas  Post,  Arkansas ;  Lieut.-Col., 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture*  of  Fort  Blakely, 
Ala.;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.,  Oct.  24,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Service — 
In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and 
participated  in  the  campaigns  of  the  Southwest  and  operations  against  Mobile, 
Ala.;  on  duty  with  regiment  in  the  Departments  of  Texas  and  the  Missouri;  at 
Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  '90. 

Crane,  Cbarles  J.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Infantry).  Born  in  Miss.  April  30, 
1852.  Retiring  year  1916 ;  appointed  from  Texas.  Cadet  U.  S.  Militarv  Academy 
Sept.  1,  72;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.,  June  15, 
77 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  29,  79.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  from  19th 
Dec.,  77,  to  24th  Feb.,  78;  at  Ft.  Duncan,  Tex.,  from  Feb.  27,  78,  to  June  24, 
79,  much  of  the  time  in  command  of  company;  from  Ft.  Duncan  was  with  Genl. 
MacKenzie's  expedition  into  Mexico  in  June,  78,  and  on  several  scouts  with  Co. 
E,  4th  Cav.;  left  Ft.  Duncan  June  24,  79,  to  join  Co.  C ;  at  Ft.  Ringgold,  Tex., 
July  9,  79  to  June  1,  '80;  at  Ft.  Davis,  Tex.,  from  Sept.  12  to  Nov.  18  ;  arrived  at 
Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Tery.,  Jan.  2,  '81;  at  Ft.  Sill  till  March  22;  ordered  by  dept. 
comdr.  to  report  at  Ft.  Elliott,  Tex.;  prof,  military  science  and  tactics  at  the  Ag- 
ricultural and  Mechanical  College  of  Texas  from  Jan.  19,  '82,  to  Nov.  26,  '83;  at 
Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  till  June  6,  '88 ;  at  San  Carlos,  Ariz.,  till  Aug.  15,  '88  ;  Senior 
Asst.  Inst.  of  Inf.  Tactics  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  since  Aug.  28,  '88.  Stop  posi- 
tions occupied—A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  at  Ft.  Elliott,  Tex.,  March  27  to  Dec.  31, 
'81 ;  Post  Adj.  at  San  Carlos,  Ariz.,  most  of  the  time  from  Nov.  26,  '83,  to  June  6, 
'88.  Commands  held— Com.  Co.  "C,"  at  Ft.  Ringgold,  Tex.,  July  9  to  Dec.  19, 
79,  and  March  19  to  June  1,  '80;  Com.  at  Pena  Colorado,  Tex.,  July  6  to  Sept. 
10,  '80. 

Crawford,  Alexander  MoL.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired; 
appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  12th  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  Apr. 
22,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  21,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Feb.  21,  '65;  ac- 
cepted Apr.  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  4,  '67; 
hon.  must,  out  Vol.  Jan.  3,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  March  29,  '67 ;  unassigned 
Nov.  11,  '69;  retired  for  disability  Dec.  31,  70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Maj.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness  and  that 
campaign. 

Crawford,  Charles  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Kan.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rarc£— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— At  Okla- 
homa, Ind.  Ter.,  '90,  with  regiment. 

Crawford,  Medorem,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Oregon.  Appointed 
from  Oregon.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17, 
'67.  Actual  rank—2d  Li^ut.  2d  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  17,  74. 

Crawford,  Samuel  W.  (Brig,  and  Brev.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
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Retired  ;  appointed  from  Pa. — civil  life.  Actual  Rank — Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Mar. 
10,  '51 ;  accepted  May  6,  '51 ;  Major  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept. 
2,  '61;  Brig.  Gen.  Apr.  25,  '62;  accepted  April  30,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  25, 
'66;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  17,  '64;  Col.  16th  Inf.  Feb.  22,  '69;  trans,  to 
2d  U.  S.  Inf.  March  15,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va. ;  Maj.  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war; 
Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  conspicuous  gallantry  in  the  battles  of  the  Wil- 
derness, Spottsylvania  Court-House,  Jericho  Mills,  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg 
and  Globe  Tavern  (Weldon  Railroad),  and  for  faithful  services  in  the  campaign. 
Service — With  recruits  from  New  York  City  to  San  Antonio,  Texas,  Feb.  to  March, 
'51 ;  at  Fort  Croghan  to  March,  '52;  Fort  McKavett  to  Sept.,  '53;  with  8ih  U.  S. 
Inf.  en  route  at  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  to  Oct.,  '56 ;  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  May,  '57,  to  May,  '58;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  June,  '58;  with  troops 
en  route  from  Fort  Scott  to  Fort  Randall  Aug.,  '58 ;  at  Fort  Randall  to  May,  '59 ; 
with  Sioux  Indian  expedition  to  Aug.,  '59;  at  Fort  Laramie  to  March,  '60;  Fort 
Moultrie,  S.  C.,  Sept.  to  Dec.,  '60;  Fort  Sumter  to  April  13,  '61,— the  date  the 
fort  was  evacuated  by  the  U.  S.  troops  under  Major  Anderson  after  his  defence 
against  the  Rebel  bombardment;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  vacated 
commission  of  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  May  14, '61 ;  served  with  distinction  in  theShen- 
andoah  campaign;  participated  in  battle  of  Antietam,  succeeding  Gen.  Mansfield 
in  the  command  of  his  division,  and  was  severely  wounded ;  in  the  spring  of  '63 
was  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Pennsylvania  Reserves,  then  stationed  in 
the  Department  of  Washington,  and  in  June  proceeded  with  his  command  to 
join  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  then  en  route  for  Pennsylvania;  in  command  of 
the  Pennsylvania  Reserves,  constituting  the  3d  Division,  5th  Army  Corps,  he 
participated  with  much  distinction  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  the  subsequent 
operations  at  Williamsport  and  the  pursuit  of  Lee ;  he  participated  in  all  of  the 
subsequent  operations  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  up  to  the  closing  scenes  at 
Appomattox  Court-House;  served  with  his  regiment  in  the  South;  he  commanded 
his  regiment  till,  owing  to  disability  resulting  from  wounds  received  in  the  line  of 
duty,  he  was  retired  Feb.  19,  '73,  and  with  the  rank  of  Brig.  Gen.  March  3, 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  defense  of  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.,  '61 ;  battle  of 
Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17,  '62;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-4,  '63;  Wilder- 
ness, Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  Jericho  Mills,  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg,  Weldon 
Railroad,  in  '64,  and  Five  Forks,  Va.,  '65. 

Craycroft,  William  T.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Retired; 
appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  fe.  Miliary  Academy  July  1,  '65  ;  graduated 
June  15,  '69 ;  retired  June  28,  '78.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  15,  '69 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  2.  75. 

Creary,  William  E.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y., 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906 ;  appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 
Private  Co.  "  F,"  3d  Mich.  Inft,  May  13,  '61,  to  Oct.  19,  '63 ;  Private  2d  Batt.  Vet. 
Res.  Corps  June  13,  '64,  to  Aug.  23,  '66 ;  Major  Paymaster  U.  S.  A.  June  23,  79. 
Service — Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  on  det.  serv.  in  the  War  Dept., 
'64;  was  detailed  as  chief  clerk  of  3d  Brigade,  1st  Division,  3d  Army  Corps,  and 
acted  as  aide-de-camp  to  General  H.  G.  Berry,  of  Maine,  and  General  Regis  de 
Trobriand,  of  New  York,  until  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps.  History — 
Graduated  from  Columbia  College,  Washington,  D.  C.,  June,  70;  admitted  to 
Supreme  Court,  D.  C.,  July,  70;  and  entered  into  practice  of  law  until  71; 
app.  asst.  postmaster  U.  S.  Senate  in  71 ;  promoted  to  paymaster  74;  continued 
as  postmaster  until  app.  major  and  paymaster  June  23,  79 ;  was  indorsed  on  per- 
sonal merit  by  nearly  all  U.  S.  senators,  the  Michigan  delegation  in  the  House 
of  Representatives,  and  others,  for  the  position  of  major  and  paymaster,  and  was 
by  Pres  dent  Hayes  nominated  "on  account  of  war  record  and  social  standing  as 
an  officer  of  the  U.  S.  Senate"  ;  was  unanimously  confirmed  by  the  U.  S.  Senate 
without  a  reference  to  Military  Committee.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated 
in  the  following  engagements :  First  Bull  Run,  Va,  July  19  and  21,  '61;  Yorktown, 


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Va.,  April,  '62;  Williamsburg,  Va.,  May  5,  '62;  Fair  Oaks,  or  Seven  Pines,  Va., 
May  31  and  June  1,  '62  ;  battle  of  the  Orchard,  front  of  Richmond,  June  25,  '62; 
Charles  City  Cross-Roads,  Va.,  June  30,  '62 ;  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  July  1,  '62 :  Harri- 
son's Landing,  close  of  seven  days'  fight,  July  2,  '62 ;  Second  Bull  Run,  or  Groveton, 
Va.,  Aug.  29  and  30,  '62;  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  13,  '62;  Chancellorsville,  Va., 
May,  '63 ;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  2  and  3,  '63  ;  Falling  Waters,  Md.,  July,  '63  ;  Man- 
assas  Gap,  near  Front  Royal,  Va.,  July,  '63 ;  also  a  number  of  skirmishes  after  the 
battle  ot  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  13,  '62. 

Cree,  John  K.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14, 
'85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  14,  '85.  Service— At  Fort  Mc- 
Henry,  Md.,  '90. 

Cress,  George  Oscar  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Warsaw,  Ills.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ills.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15, 
J84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  15,  '84.  Service— Served  with  Troip 
"  E,"  7th  Cav.,  at  Fort  Meade,  D.  T. ;  Range  Officer  in  the  Rifle  Compet'n  at  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  '85;  changed  station  to  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  Oct.  6,  '86  ;  marched 
overland  205  miles  with  two  troops  Cav. ;  ordered  to  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  on 
Rifle  Competition  as  Statistical  Officer  in  '87 ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.; 
left  Fort  Yates  May  19,  '88 ;  reached  Fort  Sill  Aug.  14,  '88 ;  on  duty  at  Brox  Col- 
lege, Galesburg,  Ills.,  as  Prof.  Military  Science  and  Tactics  since  April  8,  '89.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Post  Signal  and  Topographical  Officer  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T. ; 
Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  '88-89. 

Cresson,  Charles  C.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pennsylvania.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  66th  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  trs.  to  73d  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  March,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  13, 
'62  ;  Capt.  Aug.  30,  '62  ;  Major  Jan.  1,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  24,  '64  ;  hon.  must, 
out  Aug.  24.  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66  ;  accepted  Aug.  18,  '66 ; 
trs.  to  35th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  7,  '67  ;  unassigned  Aug.  12, 
'69 ;  assd.  to  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  trs.  to  1st  U.  S.  Cay.  Dec.  23,  '70. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Mill  Creek,  Ga. ;  Capt  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Resaoa,  Ga. ;  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Ga.  Service — Served  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West  and  par- 
ticipated in  its  numerous  campaigns;  in  Arizona,  with  regiment  until  retired, 
on  account  of  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty,  April  4,  '79. 

Crittenden,  John  J.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  14,  '76  ;  ac- 
cepted Jan.  1,  '77 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  20,  '82.  Service— With  regiment  in  Dept.  of  the 
East,  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  and  Dept.  ef  Dakota,  '76  to  present  time ;  at  Fort 
Totten,  N.  D.,  '90. 

Crittenden,  Thomas  L.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Kentucky.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Ky. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Ky. 
Vol.  lof.  Aug.  17,  '36 ;  discharged  Sept.  18,  '36;  Lieut.  Col.,  3d  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.,  Oct. 

4,  '47 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  21,  '48 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Sept.  27,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  4,  '61 ; 
Major  Gen.  July  17,  '62 ;  accepted  Aug.  8,  '62  ;  resigned  Dec.  13,  '64;  Col.  32d  U. 

5.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  8,  '66  ;  trs.  to  17th  Inf.  March  15,  '69  ;    retired 
at  his  own  request  May  19,  '81.    Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn. 

Croffcon,  Robert  B.  A.  (Colonel  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Dec.  18,  1834. 
Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Del.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank.— Capt.  16th 
U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  21,  '61 ;  Maj.  14th  Inf.  Sept.  25,  '68 ;  trs. 
to  17th  Inf.  March  15,  '69 ;  Lieut.  Col.  13th  Inf.  April  27,  '79 ;  Col.  15th  Inf.  Oct. 
19,  '86.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  25, '63,  for  gallanf  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.,  and  Mission  Ridge,  Tenn. 

Crone,  Louis  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Saxony  Sept.  30,  1826.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Massachusetts — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Corporal  Co. 


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E,  22d  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  Sept.  20,  '61,  to  Sept.  4,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  22d  Mas'.  Vol.  Inf. 
Oct.  31,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  16,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Kes.  Corps  June  15,  '63,  to 
July  3,  '66  ;  Captain  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66.  Service— Served  during  the  War 
of  the  Rebellion  ;  transferred  to  Vet.  Res.  Corps  June  20,  '63;  on  Provost  duty 
at  Indianapolis,  Ind  ;  at  Burnside  Bks.,  Ind.;  at  Camp  Morton  guarding  rebel 
prisoners  until  Oct.,  '64  ;  at  U.  S.  Arsenal  May,  '65 ;  at  Hart  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  to 
assist  organizing  the  42d  Inf.  Oct.,  '66;  placed  in  com.  of  Co.  B,  March,  '67;  at 
Pittsburgh  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  April,  '69 ;  on  waiting  orders  June,  '69 ;  ordered  to  Car- 
lisle Bks.,  Pa.,  July,  '69,  to  conduct  reciuits  to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.;  on  R.  S.  at 
Madison,  Wis.,  until  March,  70,  and  at  N.  Y.  City  until  Dec.,  70.  Retired  Dec. 
15,  70,  for  loss  of  left  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty  (Aug.  3,  '61).  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Hanover  C.  H.,  Yorktown,  Mechan- 
icsville,  Games'  Mills  (Wounded  in  the  left  arm  while  rescuing  the  colors  of  the 
Regt.),  Chancellorsville,  and  near  Aldie,  Va. 

Cronin,  Marcus  D.  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Jan.  9,  1865. 
Retiring  year  1929;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy 
July  1,  83;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  12, 
'87.  Service — With  regiment  at  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  to  June  1,  '88  ;  at  Fort 
Maginnis,  Mont.,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q  M.  and  A. 
C.  S.  at  Fort  Maginnis  from  Sept.  30,  '89,  to . 

Cronkhite,  Adelbert  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Ariz.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78 ;  graduated  June  13, 
'82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  '82  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  25,  '89. 
Service— At  Barrancas  Bk«.,  Fla.,  '90. 

Cronkhite,  Henry  M.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
Cal.— Civil  lite.  Acttual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  C,  26th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  July  29,  '61 ;  dis- 
charged May  28,  '63  ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  May  14,  '67;  accepted  June  1,  '67; 
Capt.  and  as<t.  nurg.  Mav  14,  70;  Maj.  and  surg.  July  26,  '86. 

Crosby,  William  6.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  lite.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '83  ;  accepted  Feb.  18, 
'84  ;  Capt.  and  asst.  surg.  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Crowder,  Enoch  H.  (First  Lieut  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '81;  1st  Lieut.  July  5,  '86  (see 
Supplement). 

Crowell,  Wm.  H.  H.  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Jan.  25, 1841.  Re- 
tiring year  1905.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  F,  1st 
Ohio  Art.,  Apr.  21,  '61,  to  July  27,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Ohio  Battery  Dec.  12,  '61; 
resigned  Dec.  15,  '62;  2d  Heut.  2d  Ohio  Art.  June  17,  '63;  Capt.  Sept.  9,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  23,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted 
Apr.  23,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  17,  '67  ;  unassigned  May  27,  '69;  assigned  to  6th  U. 
8.  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt  Oct.  31,  '83.  Service— Served  under  General  McClellan 
in  West  Virginia,  in  '61;  in  the  campaign  against  Corinth,  Miss.,  and  under  Gen- 
eral Grant  in  his  Mississippi  campaign  of  '62;  resigned  for  the  purpose  of  recruit- 
ing a  battery  for  2d  Ohio  Heavy  Art.;  appointed  recruiting  officer  by  the  Gover- 
nor of  Ohio,  with  rank  of  2d  Lieut.;  with  battery  at  Mumfordville  as  Captain  in 
the  fall  and  winter  of  '63;  served  with  Gen.  Sherman  in  his  East  Tennessee  cam- 
paign, returning  to  his  command  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  from  the  north  in  Dec.,  '64; 
arriving  at  Nashville,  he  found  the  enemy  in  possession  of  the  road  and  country 
generally  between  Nashville  and  Murfreesboro';  being  indefinitely  detained  and  cut 
off  from  his  command,  he  reported  by  order  of  Gen.  Geo.  H.  Thomas  to  Gen.  Stead- 
man  for  duty,  and  acted  under  his  orders  during  the  battle  of  Nashville;  at 
Athens,  Tenn.,  where,  by  order  of  Gen.  Thomas,  he  fired  one  hundred  guns  in 
honor  of  the  fall  of  Richmond;  while  unassigned  was  engaged  in  reconstruction 
duty  under  Gen'l  Canby  in  Va.,  and  Gen'l  Ames  in  Miss. ;  in  the  former  State  he 
was  made  Mil,  Com.  and  Supt.  of  elections  for  five  (5)  counties,  and  in  Miss,  for 
two  ;  his  duties  were  to  appoint  and  instruct  boards  of  registration  in  the  counties 
under  his  control  and  recommend  for  appt.  all  county  officers  and  to  conduct  and 
report  the  result  of  the  election  as  directed  in  orders;  with  regiment  (6th  Inf.)  on 


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frontier  duty  in  the  Dep'ts  of  Platte  and  the  Missouri,  from  assignment  to  April, 
J89;  then  ordered  to  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  and  assigned  to  duty  as  Asst.  In- 
structor in  Inf.  Tactics,  in  connection  with  the  School  of  Application.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied—  Adj.  6th  Inf.  from  April  10,  '82,  to  Oct.  31,  '83.  Battles,  skirmishts, 
etc.— The  battles  of  Phillippi  and  Laurel  Hill,  Va. ;  the  battle  of  Phillippi  was 
fought  June  3,  '61,  and  was  the  first  contact  of  the  hostile  forces  after  the  fall  of 
Sumter;  the  battle  of  the  Hatchie,  Tenn.,  Oct.  7,  '62;  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. 
Commands  held — Commanded  Forts  Willich  and  Terrill  at  the  crossing  of  Green 
River  at  Mumfordville,  Ky. ;  commanded  a  battalion  2d  Ohio  Heavy  Art.,  '64-5. 

Croxton,  Richard  C.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Crozier,  William  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Ohio,  Feb.  19, 1855. 
Retiring  year  1919.  Appointed  from  Kan.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1, 
72  ;  graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  15,  76  ;  1st 
Lieut,  of  Ord.  July  11,  '81.  Service—  At  Camp  Robinson,  Neb.,  Oct.,  76;  in 
Crook's  Powder  River  Expedition,  winter  76-7 ;  at  Point  San  Jose  till  July  2, 
79;  in  Campaign  against  Bannocks  78;  Actg.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at  Mil. 
Acad.  Aug.  28,  79,  to  Aug.  28,  '84;  Asst.  Watertown  Arsenal  Aug.  28,  '84,  to  Nov. 
1,  '86;  on  sick  leave  Nov.  1,  '86,  to  Nov.  1,  '87;  on  duty  in  office  of  Chief  of  Ord. 
Nov.  1,  '87,  to  Nov.  24,  88;  on  special  duty  in  Europe  under  special  instructions 
from  Chief  of  Ord.  Nov.  27,  '88,  to  Dec.  4,  '89 ;  on  duty  in  office  of  Chief  of  Ord. 
since  Dec.  4,  '89. 

Cruse,  Thomas  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from  Ky. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  75;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Sept  28,  '87. 

Culbertson,  Howard  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Zanesville,  Ohio, 
Feb.  24,  '28.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Wis.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— Asst. 
Surg.,  Aug.  11  to  Sept.  13,  '62  ;  app.  Surg.  U.  S.  V.,  Nov.  7,  '62  ;  app.  Asst.  Surg. 
U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  28,  '66;  Capt.,  A«st.  Surg.,  July  8,  '66.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Lieut.- 
Col.  U.  S.  V.,  Oct.  6,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  service.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— In  the  several  works  referred  to  beiow  as  having  reported  cases  or  speci- 
mens or  performed  operations  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  the  Medical  and 
Surgical  History  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  by  Joseph  K.  Barnes,  Surg.-Gen; 
Medical  History,  part  2d,  p.  227,  case  683,  case  684  and  case  685  ;  same  work  part 
1st,  Surg.  Vol.,  pp.  369,  372,  378,  418 ;  part  2d,  Surg.  Vol.,  same  work,  pp.  48,  71, 
137,  221,  261,  267,  543,  578,  648,  816,  889,  955,  961,  989,  1008,  1010 ;  part  3d,  Surg. 
Vol.,  same  work,  pp.  114,  204,  206,  235,  309,  314,  320,  354,  396,  458,  459,  492,  550, 
585,  621,  651,  660,  663,  674,  682,  683,  787 ;  Catalogue  of  the  Surg.  Sec.  of  the  Army 
Medical  Museum,  prepared  under  the  directions  of  the  Surg.-Gen.,  by  Alfred  A. 
Woodhull,  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.,  mentioned  on  pp.  103, 185,  205,  206,  237,  294,  352, 
399,  403,  443,  449,  494,  527,  530,  552,  598.  Service— Served  as  Acting  Assiutant 
Surgeon  at  Camp  near  Zanesville,  0.,  from  Aug  11,  '62,  to  Sep.  13,  '62  ;  on  duty 
in  charge  of  hospitals  at  Rolla,  Mo.,  to  Nov.,  '63  ;  in  charge  of  Harvey  U.  S.  A. 
general  hospital,  and  a  branch  of  the  same  hospital  at  Madison,  Wis.,  to  Oct.  7, 
'65,  when  mustered  out ;  served  as  Acting  Assistant  Surgeon  at  Camp  Butler,  111., 
from  Nov.  14,  '65,  to  Dec.  25,  '65,  and  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  from  Feb.  17,  '66,  to 
May  27,  '66  ;  on  duty  in  post  hospital,  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  July,  66  ;  with  2d  U. 

5.  Inf.  at  Taylor  Bks.,  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  Oct.,  '66  ;  ordered  to  Memphis,  Tenn., 
thence  to  Louisville,  Ky. ;  on  sick  leave  to  May,  '67;  on  duty  at  Jefferson  Bks, 
Mo.,  to  Aug.,  '68  ;  ordered  to  Baton  Rouge,  La. ;  on  sick  leave ;  retired  from  ac- 
tive service  on  account  of  incapacity  resulting  from  an  attack  of  (congestive)  in- 
termittent fever  while  on  duty  at  Brown  Hospital,  Louisville,  Ky,,  in  June,  '66. 

Cullum,  George  W.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N. 
Y.  Appointed  from  Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '29 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '33.  Actual  rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Eng.  July  1,  '33;  2d  Lieut.  Apr. 
20,  '36;  Capt.  July  7,  '38;  Major  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Col.  and  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vols.  Aug. 

6,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Nov.  1,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  15,  '61 ; 
hon.  must,  out  of  Vol.  service  Sep.  1,  '66 ;  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  Eng.  Mar.  3,  '63 ; 


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Col.  Mar.  7,  '67 ;  retired  for  being  over  sixty-two  years  of  age,  Jan.  13,  '74. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Col.  and  Brig.-Gen.,  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  War;  Bvt.  Major-Gen.,  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful, 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  during  the  War.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Treasurer  Mil.  Acad.  from  Mar.  25,  '48,  to  July  28,  '48 ;  Instructor  of  practical 
Engineering  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  March  25,  '48,  to  May  19,  '61,  and  from  June  1, 
'52,  to  Jan.  1,  '55  ;  A.  D.  C.  from  April  9,  '61,  to  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Supt.  Mil.  Acad. 
from  Sep.  8,  '64,  to  Aug.  28,  '66. 

Cummins,  Albert  S.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  Sep.  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73. 
Actual  rank—Id  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.,  June  13,  '73 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  13,  75. 

Cunning-ham,  John  M.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ills.  Appointed 
from  Ills.  Actual  rank— Id  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79 ;  accepted,  Oct.  9,  79. 

Curtis,  Arthur  F.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Bora  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14, 
'85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  14,  85. 

Curtis,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Maine— Civil  life.  Actual  rant — 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S. 
Inf.  April  14,  '62;  transferred  to  5th  Inf.  April  28,  '62 ;  1st  Lient.  March  30,  '64; 
unassigned  May  19,  '69.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  Sept.  27,  '65,  for  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned--Comp\\mented  by  Gen.  W.  F. 
Smith  and  I.  I.  Ingalls.  Gen.  Hancock  made  a  verbal  report  of  conduct  to  Gen. 
McClellan,  in  which  the  latter  said  "  Your  conduct  shall  not  be  forgotten." 
Service — Entirely  in  New  Mexico.  Retired  Dec.  15,  70,  for  wounds  received  in 
line  of  duty.  History- — Went  to  the  field  as  an  instructor  to  the  field  officers  t»ih 
Maine  Inf.,  and  was  in  every  action  in  which  that  regiment  participated  from 
June  22,  '61,  to  April  1,  '62.  Gen.  Hancock  appointed  him  A.  A.  A.  G.,  to  have 
the  office  if  another  officer  to  whom  it  had  been  previously  offered  should  de- 
cline ;  held  it  for  nearly  two  months,  detailed  nearly  all  the  other  members  of 
the  staff,  and  then  was  relieved  by  the  other  party ;  all  this  occurred  while 
neither  officer  or  enlisted  man.  In  the  letter  of  appointment  to  the  Army, 
signed  by  John  Tucker,  Asst.  Sec.  of  War,  Secretary  Stanton  says  he  made  the 
appointment  for  extraordinary  merit. 

Curtis,  Edwin  S.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  16,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  D,48th  N.  Y.  Vol. 'inf.,  Sept.  1,  '61;  discharged  Sept.  16, 
'63  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  10,  73. 

Curtis,  Herbert  P.  (Lieut.-Col.  and  D.  J.  A.  G.).  Born  in  Mass.,  May  27, 
1830.  Retiring  year  1894;  appointed  from  Massachusetts — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Mass.  Cav.  Jan.  4,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  July  19,  '62 ;  Capt.  Feb.  6, 
'64;  Major  and  J.  A.  June  21,  '65;  Major  and  J.  A.,  U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  25,  '67  ; 
Lieut.-Col.  and  Dept.  J.  A.  Gen.,  U.  S.  A.,  Sept.  10,  '88 ;  Brevet  ran*— Lieut.- 
Col.  and  Col.  Vol.  Dec.  2,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  his  Depart- 
ment. Service — Served  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  in  the  Bureau  of  Mil.  Jus- 
tice, Washington,  D.  C.,  '64  to  70;  Omaha,  70-71;  San  Francisco,  71-77; 
Washington,  D.  C.,  77-82 ;  Prof,  of  Law  at  the  Mil.  Acad.,  West  Point,  Aug.  28, 
'82,  to  Aug.  28,  '86  ;  transferred  to  Gov.  Isl.,  N.  Y.,  as  Judge  Advocate  Div.  At- 
lantic, Aug.  28,  '86 ;  and  Deputy  J.  A.  Genl.  since  Sept.  10,  '88. 

Cusaok,  Patrick  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ireland,  Aug.  29,  1829.  Re- 
tiring year  1893  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.,  Corp. 
and  Sergt.  Co.  K,  4th  Art.;  Sergt  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  B,  and  Sergt.  Major 6th  Cav., 
from  Sept.  8,  '55,  to  Jan.  19,  '65;  Captain  6th  U.  S.  Colored  Cav.  March  1,  '65; 
honorably  mustered  out  April  15,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  March  7,  '67 ;  ac- 
cepted May  20,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67  ;  Captain  Jan.  20,  83.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Captain  Sept.  12,  '68,  for  conspicuous  gallantry  in  an  engagement  with  In- 
dians at  Horse  Head  Hills,  Texas,  on  that  date. 

Gushing-,  Harry  C.  (Captain  4th  Art.,  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Md.,  Nov.  8, 
1841.  Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  R.  I. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 
Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Co.  "  A,"  1st  R.  I.  L.  Art.,  from  June  6  to  Nov. 


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3,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Sept.  17,  '62  ;  Captain 
38th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  (declined) ;  Captain  4th  Art.  Batt.  C,  Aug.  22,  71  ;  assd.  to 
com.  of  L.  Batt.  "B,"  4th  Art.,  Nov.  1,  '87.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. ; 
Captain  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chick- 
amauga,  Ga. ;  Major  Aug.  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Smithfield,  Va.  Service— Served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion;  on 
G.  R.  S.  Feb.,  '65,  to  '66,  at  Gov.  Isl.  and  Newport'Bks. ;  at  Art.  School  May,  '69 ; 
graduated  May,  70  ;  in  N.C.  during  Ku-Klux  troubles  70-1-2  ;  atSitka,  Alaska. 
Dec.,  72,  to  Aug.,  74 ;  at  Posts  in  San  Francisco  Harbor  74  to  '81 ;  at  Fort 
Trumbull,  Conn.,  Nov.,  '81,  to  Nov.,  '87;  Inspector  of  R.  I.  Militia  in  '83. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  at  Newtown 
and  Middletown,  Va.,  May  24  ;  Winchester,  Va.,  May  25  ;  Cedar  Mountain,  Va., 
Aug.  9 ;  Freeman  Ford,  Va.,  Aug.  23 ;  and  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  17,  '62  ;  en- 

faged  at  Stewart's  Creek,  Tenn.,  Dec.  29;  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62-Jan. 
,  '63 ;  Woodbury,  Tenn.,  June  24 ;  Chickamauga,  Ga.,  Sept.  19-20 ;  siege  of 
Chattanooga,  Sept.-Nov.,  '63;  participated  in  actions  and  battles  of  Parker's 
Store,  Va.,  May  5  ;  Wilderness,  Va.,  May  6 ;  Todd's  1  avern,  Va.,  May  8  ;  Spott- 
sylvania,  Va.,  May  9;  South  Anna,  Va.,  May  10  ;  Yellow  Tavern,  Va.,  May  11 ; 
Meadow  Bridge,  Va.,  May  12  ;  Hanover,  Va.,  May  27 ;  Hawes'  Shop,  Va.,  May 
28;  Old  Church,  Va.,  May  31 ;  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  Junel;  White  House,  Va., 
June  20;  St.  Mary's  Church,  Va.,  June  23;  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  July  ;  at 
Smithfield,  Va.,  Aug.  28,  and  Bunker's  Hill,  Va.,  Nov.  9,  '64;  engaged  in  Powder 
River  expedition,  Sioux  War,  76-77  ;  in  Nez  Perce  War  of  77 — com.  a  separate 
column  of  Art.  and  Cav.  — ;  in  Apache  War  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied — Depot 
Adj.  at  Governor's  Island  and  Newport  Bks.  Feb  ,  '65,  to  Oct.,  '66.  Honorably 
mentioned — Mentioned  in  Rebellion  Records;  Banks'  Valley  Campaign,  '62; 
Pope's  Campaign,  '62 ;  Murfreesboro'  Campaign,  '62-'3  ;  Chickamauga  Campaign, 
'63 ;  specially  mentioned  by  Gen.  Howard  for  services  during  Nez  Perce  Cam- 
paign, 77  ;  member  of  Military  Order  of  Loyal  Legion.  Commands  htld—Comr. 
Post  of  Rutherfordton,  N.  C.,  71  to  Oct.,  72;  com.  Alcatraz  Island,  78. 

Gushing-,  Samuel  T.  (Major  and  Com.  Sub.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Sept.  14,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903  ;  app.  from  R.  I.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '55  ; 
graduated  July  1,  '60.  Actual  rank— Actg.  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  July  1,  '60  ;  2d 
Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Jan.  19,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  15,  '62 ;  Capt.  Com.  Subs. 
Feb.  9,  '63 ;  app.  Major  in  Signal  Corps,  May  29,  '63  (declined) ;  Major  Subs. 
Dept.  Aug.  28,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet,  Major  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  during  the  War.  Service — Served  on  frontier  duty 
'60-61  in  Navajo  Campaign,  and  at  Albuquerque  and  Santa  Fe,  N.  M. ;  served 
during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion;  defenses  of  Washington  June-July,  '61 ;  Manassas 
campaign  as  A.  D.  C.  to  Col.  D.  S.  Miles,  2d  Inf.,  com.  the  reserve  division,  and 
as  Acting  Asst.  Inspector-General  at  the  headquarters  of  Gen.  McDowell,  July- 
Aug.,  '61 ;  Asst.  Signal  Officer  at  Camp  of  Instr.  at  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  Sept.,  '61, 
to  May,  '62  ;  in  charge  of  Signal  Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  March  to  Oct.,  '62 ; 
Instructor  of  Signal  duty  Mil.  Acad.  July,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64  ;  Commissary  duty  in 
Tenn.,  Ky.,  Ind.  and  Miss.,  '64-66 ;  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  March  31,  '66,  to  April  16, 
'66 ;  on  Inspector's  duty  April  16  to  Aug.  23,  '66 ;  frontier  duty  '66  ;  inspection 
duty  March  4,  '67,  to  May  28,  '67  ;  Fort  Laramie,  Dak.,  on  inspection  duty  Sept. 
27,  '67,  to  Nov.  21,  67 ;  Cheyenne  to  Dec.  1,  '67  ;  Purchasing  C.  S.  Louisville,  Ky., 
Dec.,  74;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Sept.  20,  76,  to  Feb.  10,  77  ;  Purchasing  C.  S.  at  San 
Francisco,  Feb.  22,  77,  to  Oct.  20,  '80  ;  on  special  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Com'y 
Gen.  of  Subs,  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  May  25,  '83,  to  Feb.  12,  J84  ;  on  duty  at 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  distributing  supplies  to  the  sufferers  from  the  flood  on  the  Ohio 
River  Feb.  13,  '84,  to  March  17,  '84;  on  duty  at  Com'y  Gen.'s  Office  March  17, 
'84,  to  May  24,  '84.  Staff  positions  held—  A.  D.  C.  to  Col.  D.  S.  Miles,  2d  Inf.,  and 
Act.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  at  the  Hdqrs.  of  Gen.  McDowell  July  to  Aug.,  '61  ;  Chief 
Signal  Officer  Army  of  the  Potomac  Oct.,  '62,  to  May,  '63 ;  Asst.  Chief  Signal 
Officer  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  May  to  July,  '63  ;  Chief  C.  S.  Dept.  of  the  PJatte 
Aug.,  "66,  to  March  4,  '67 ;  Chief  C.  S.  Dept.  Texas,  April,  '68,  to  May,  73 ; 


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Chief  C.  S.  Dist.  of  N.  M.  Oct.,  73,  to  July,  74;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  of  the  South 
July  15,  75,  to  Sept.  20,  76;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  Col.  in  the  field  during  campaign 
against  hostile  Bannock  Indians,  June  to  Sept.,  78;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  Col.  Nov. 
6,  '80,  to  May  1,  '83  ;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  Texas,  and  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S. 
San  Antonio,  May  31,  '84,  to  Sept.  6,  ?84 ;  Purchasing  C.  S.  Sept,  6  to  Oct.  7,  '84; 
Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  Texas,  Oct.  7,  '84,  to  Aug.  17,  '89;  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  Mo.,  and 
Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  since  Aug.  21,  '89. 

Cushman,  Herbert  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.)  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  23,  '68 ;  accepted 
Aug.  10,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  76. 

Cusick,  Cornelius  O.  (Capt.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Aug.  2, 1835.  Retir- 
ing year  1899.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
132d  N.  Y.Inf.  Aug.  14,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '63;  Captain  May  31,  '65;  hon. 
mustered  out  June  29,  '65,  at  the  close  of  the  war  of  the  Rebellion ;  app.  2d 
Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  20,  '66  ;  transferred  to  31st  U.  S.  Inf.  Sep.  20,  '66  ; 
transferred  to  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  May  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  72 ;  Captain  Jan.  1, 
'88.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for  brevet  by  the  Col.  of  his  regiment 
in  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  but  not  acted  on  by 
the  Senate  of  the  U.  S.,  owing  to  order  of '67,  suspending  the  granting  of  brevete. 
Service— Assigned  to  duty  at  Suffolk,  Va.,  from  Oct.  to  latter  part  of  Dec.,  '62; 
participated  in  several  reconnoissances  and  engagements  in  the  Blackwater  region 
and  vicinity  of  Suffolk,  Va.;  served  at  Newbern,  N.  C.,  from  Jan.  2, '63,  until 
March  7,  '65,  doing  outpost  duty,  the  defense  of  Newbern,  and  active  field  duty  ; 
during  the  month  of  March,  '65,  the  132d  N.  Y.  Inf.  became  a  part  of  the  23d 
Army  Corps  and  advanced  with  it  into  the  interior  of  North  Carolina  under  Msij. 
Gen.  Schofield ;  commanded  the  large  escort  of  Infantry  for  General  Sherman's 
Fupply  train  from  Goldsboro'  to  Kingston,  N.  C.,  and  return;  pending  the  sur- 
render of  General  Johnston's  armv  near  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  was  assigned  to  duty  aa 
A.  A.  Ord.  officer  of  the  2d  Division,  23d  Array  Corps;  about  the  beginning  of 
the  month  of  May,  '65,  aided  in  conducting  the  vast  Ord.  train  from  Raleigh  to 
Greensboro',  N.  C.;  shortly  after  established  an  ordnance  depot  at  Salisbury, 
N.  C.,  for  the  purpose  of  receiving  arms  and  other  ordnance  stores  that  were 
being  surrendered  by  deserters  and  stragglers  from  the  late  forces  under  Lee  and 
Johnston  ;  during  '66,  served  at  Newport  Bks,  Ky.,  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  and 
Fort  Randall,  S.  D. ;  spring  of  '67  assumed  command  of  Co.  "  E,"  31st  Inf.,  at 
Fort  Rice,  N.  D. ;  during  years  '67-8,  and  part  of  '69,  served  at  Forts  Rice,  Ste- 
venson, and  Buford,  N.  D. ;  while  temporarily  at  Fort  Stevenson  aided  in  repell- 
ing an  attack  on  the  Post  by  hostile  Indians,  Aug.,  '67  ;  proceeded  with  Company 
to  Fort  Buford  as  escort  and  in  charge  of  200  immigrants  with  their  extensive 
train  en  route  to  Montana;  commanding  Co.  Oct.,  '67,  ordered  at  night  with  a 
mounted  detachment  to  rescue  from  Indians  two  teamsters  in  employ  of  the  N. 
W.  Fur  Co.;  found  them  shortly  after,  both  killed,  stripped  of  clothing,  scalped 
and  horribly  mutilated,  each  body  found  pierced  with  no  less  than  40  arrows; 
returned  to  Post  at  night  with  their  remains;  July,  '68,  surveying  road  from  Fort 
Buford  to  Fort  Stevenson,  D.  T.,  was  attacked  by  a  large  band  of  Indians  near 
Spring  Lake,  July  27,  40  miles  west  of  Fort  Buford;  repelled  the  night  attack 
without  loss ;  on  return  trip  was  ordered  with  guard  of  50  men  to  act  as  escort 
for  Captain  Anderson  with  200  head  of  beef  cattle ;  ordered  Sep.  28,  '68,  to  the 
mouth  of  Big  Muddy  and  Poplar  River,  Montana,  for  the  purpose  of  looking  up 
signs  of  Indians  and  bringing  in  any  stray  government  cattle  that  could  be  found. 
With  an  escort  of  50  mounted  men  visited  the  points  named,  and  journeyed  as 
far  north  as  tfoe  British  Boundary  line,  known  as  "Wood  Mountain  Range;" 
total  distance  traveled  during  4  days'  reronnoissance,  150  miles;  in  Jan.,  '69,  cap- 
tured "Little  Running  Bear,"  a  Sioux  Indian  and  associate  of  Sitting  Bull  in 
work  of  aggression  against  the  whites  and  troops  stationed  along  the  Upper  Mis- 
souri River  country;  Little  Running  Bear,  at  the  time  of  his  capture,  was  regarded 
as  a  director  of  the  raid  near  Fort  Buford  on  Aug.  20,  '68  ;  he  openly  boasted  of 
his  direct  complicity  in  the  above-mentioned  raid;  he  was  killed  by  the  guard  a 
few  days  after,  while  making  an  attempt  to  escape  from  it ;  during  the  latter  part 


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of  Feb.,  '69,  was  detailed  to  escort  general  prisoners  from  Fort  Buford,  D.  T., 
to  Stillwater  Penitentiary,  Minn.;  the  march  from  the  mouth  of  the  Yellowstone 
river  to  Fort  Abercrombie,  Minn.,  in  the  winter  months  of  Feb.  and  March,  was 
the  most  trying  and  severe  ever  experienced  by  troops  serving  on  the  prairies  of 
the  Northwest.  In  many  places  snow  was  found  two  feet  and  a  half  in  depth 
with  the  temperature  ranging  from  20°  to  40°  below  zero  ;  the  approximate  dis- 
tance marched  embraced  about  700  miles  or  more  ;  discharged  soldiers,  who  pre- 
ceded party,  were  lost  in  a  blinding  snow-storm  and  died  from  cold  and  starvation  ; 
their  remains  continued  entombed  in  the  snow  and  ice  on  the  north  shore  of 
Devils  Lake,  Dak.,  and  so  rested  until  they  were  found  early  in  the  spring  by  a 
band  of  wandering,  yet  friendly  Indians;  military  record  in  Co.  "  E,"  Slat  Inf. 
terminated  ;  Assigned  to  Co.  "K"  and  joined  by  transfer  from  Co.  "E"  late  31st 
Inf.,  per  G.  O.  31,  22d  Inf.  May  29,  '69 ;'  special  duty  in  charge  of  Herd  Guard  at 
Horse  Head  Bottom,  Dak.,  Feb.  9  to  April  22,  70  ;  station  Fort  Rice,  N.  Dak.; 
at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May,  '72,  to  May,  73  ;  granted  thirty  days'  delay  in  join- 
ing proper  station ;  March  4,  '73,  detailed  for  duty  at  the  second  inaugural  of  Presi- 
dent Grant,  as  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Grand  Marshal,  Col.  W.  F.  Barry,  2d  Art.;  joined 
Co.  "F"  June  9,  '73,  at  Fort  Sully,  S.  Dak.;  on  D.  Service  repairing  military 
telegraph  line  from  Nov.  5  to  Nov.  16,  '73,  station  Fort  Randall,  Dak.;  on  Det. 
service  rescuing  herders  and  government  cattle  from  Indians  near  Whitestone 
Agency,  Dak.,  from  Jan.  25-6,  74  ;  made  plan  of  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  and  survey 
of  immediate  grounds  during  same  month  for  the  Army  Medical  Circular  No.  8, 
vear  75,  pp.  419;  at  Ponca  Agency,  Dak.,  for  purpose  oif  protecting  agency  from 
feioux  inroads  from  April  16  to  May  20,  74;  on  Det.  Service  from  Aug.  18  to 
27,  74,  station  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.;  with  company  engaged  in  suppressing  insur- 
rection against  the  Kelloge  Government  in  New  Orleans,  La.,  from  Sept.  20,  74, 
to  May  18,  75;  at  St.  Martinsville,  La.,  as  temporary  Commander  of  station,  dur- 
ing the  absence  of  officers  of  the  7th  Cav.  who  were  summoned  before  the  Con- 
gressional Investigating  Committee  in  New  Orleans,  La.,  from  Jan.  29  to  Feb.  3, 
'75,  station  of  Co.,  Continental  Hotel,  New  Orleans,  La.;  performed  the  duties  of 
Judge  Advocate  of  a  general  court-martial  convened  in  the  city  for  nearly  two 
months;  on  special  duty  drafting  plan,  etc.,  of  public  buildings  at  Fort  Wayne, 
Mich.,  from  July  16  to  Sep.  27, '65;  conducting  recruits  from 'Columbus,  Ohio, 
to  Dallas,  Texas,  from  Dec.  7  to  23,  75;  participated  in  the  campaign  again-t 
hostile  Indians  presumed  to  be  under  Sitting  Bull,  from  Sep.  1,  76,  to  July  18, 
77,  most  of  the  time  under  the  command  of  Col.  N.  A.  Miles,  5th  Inf.;  on  Det.  ser. 
with  thirty  enlisted  men  for  the  purpose  of  escorting  a  train  with  govt.  stores,  from 
Ft.  Pease,  Mont.,  near  mouth  of  Big  Horn  River,  to  Cantonment  on  the  right  bank 
of  the  Yellowstone  River,  and  near  the  mouth  of  Tongue  River,  Mont.;  from  May 
15  to  May  21,  77,  made  a  reconnoissance  to  the  head  of  the  Rose  Bud,  near  Big  Horn 
Mtn.,  Mont.;  June  16,  77,  left  Cantonment  on  the  Yellowstone,  and  marched  from 
the  mouth  of  Powder  River,  Mont.,  to  the  great  Bend  of  the  Little  Missouri ; 
participated  in  suppressing  the  Chicago  Riots  of  77 ;  first  quartered  in  Exposi- 
tion Building,  and  then  at  Chicago  Stock  Yards ;  remained  on  duty  there  until 
Aug.  4,  77,  Riots  suppressed ;  in  temporary  command  of  battalion  at  Wilkes- 
barre,  Pa.,  Coal  Miners'  Riots ;  engaged  in  its  suppression  from  Aug.  6  to  Oct.  10, 
77;  at  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  April,  78 ;  engaged  in  surveying  and  grading  target 
range  at  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty.,  Aug.,  79;  engaged  in  drawing  plan  of  Fort  Gib- 
son, Ind.  Ty.,  from  Sep.  5  to  Sep.  15,  79;  completing  a  map  of  the  Military  Res- 
ervation of  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty.,  with  a  supplementary  history  of  the  object  of 
the  establishment  of  a  Military  Post  in  the  Cherokee  Country  ;  duty  performed 
from  Sep.  16  to  Oct.  3,  79 ;  in  campaign  against  the  Utes  in  Colo.,  from  Oct.  4, 
79,  to  Jan.  4,  '80  ;  May  7,  77,  engaged  with  band  of  Indians  under  Lame 
Deer,  destruction  of  his  camp  and  capture  of  400  horses ;  chief  Lame  Deer 
killed  ;  the  battalion  of  the  22d  Inf.  co-operated  in  the  movement  against  Lame 
Deer's  camp  and  actively  participated  in  its  destruction  on  May  8,  77,  command 
under  General  Miles ;  engagement  with  a  band  of  hostile  Sioux,  under  Sitting 
Bull,  Aug.  20,  '68  ;  with  command  of  25  men  was  ordered  to  rescue  or  recover 
government  cattle  captured  by  hostile  Indians;  encountered  a  large  band  of 


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Indians  numbering  about  175  warriors  ;  continued  the  running  fight  for  over  two 
hours,  was  driven  back  and  finally  fell  into  the  hands  of  the  Indians;  was  badly 
injured  but  managed  to  escape ;  several  men  were  killed  and  wounded ;  with  the  aid 
of  a  Lieut.  50' head  of  cattle  were  recovered;  summer  of  '68,  accompanied  Lieut. 
G.  Mitchell,  31st  Inf.,  with  a  detail  of  men  for  the  purpose  of  making  a  night 
attack  on  an  Indian  camp  in  Montana,  40  miles  west  of  Fort  Buford,  Sitting  Bull 
having  been  reported  as  a  visitor  to  the  camp  ;  surrounded  the  camp  at  dawn  of 
day;  Sitting  Ball  escaped  by  swimming  over  the  Missouri  River;  in  "Oklahoma 
Boomer"  campaign  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '85;  at  Fort  Lyon,  '85-6;  on  recruiting  ser- 
vice Jan.,  '87,  to  Oct.  4,  '88,  and  then  resumed  command  of  Co.  at  Fort  Totten, 
N.  Dak.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Led  charging  force  at  night  composed  of  two 
companies  of  the  132d  N.  Y.  Inf.  on  works  at  Jackson's  Mills,  N.  C.;  entire  Con- 
federate grand  guard  captured;  Col.  Foulk,  commandant  of  Kingston,  N.  C.f 
attempted  the  rescue  of  prisoners,  the  same  night;  was  also  captured,  together  with 
his  entire  staff  and  escort ;  led  charging  party  on  works  at  Southwest  Creek,  N. 
C.,  with  150  selected  men,  works  captured  and  colors  planted  ;  Feb.,  '64,  partici- 
pated in  the  heroic  defense  of  Bachelor's  Creek  bridge  and  other  points  of  cross- 
ing during  the  advance  on  Newbern,  by  the  Confederate  forces  under  Gen.  Pickett ; 
participated  in  the  severe  battle  that  was  fought  at  Wise's  Forks,  near  Kingston, 
N.  C.,  March  9-11,  '65;  engaged  with  band  of  Indians  under  Crazy  Horse,  near 
Wolf  Mountain,  Montana,  Jan.  8  and  9,  '77;  strength  of  command  under  Gen. 
Miles,  450;  under  Crazy  Horse  estimated  1,200  to  1,400  warriors;  Crazy  Horse 
reported  killed  in  action;  engagement  not  decisive,  being  regarded  at  that  time  a 
drawn  battle  ;  loss  greater  than  that  of  the  enemy,  but  retained  the  field.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Post  Adj.,  Lower  Brule  Agency,  Dak.,  Aug.  20,  '70,  to  Aug. 
10,  '71 ;  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  same  post  from  Sep.  28,  '70,  to  Aug.  10,  71. 
History — Paternal  grandson  of  Nicholas  Cusick,  an  officer  of  the  Revolutionary 
army  of  '76,  who  was  an  intimate  friend  and  co-laborer  of  Washington  and  Mar- 
quis de  Lafayette ;  the  maternal  grandson  of  Capt.  Chew,  of  the  British  army, 
and  the  son  of  James  Nicholas  Cusick,  who  was  for  years  the  associate  and  com- 
panion of  Catlin,  the  Indian  historian,  contributing  largely  in  his  work  concern- 
ing the  subject  of  "The  Myths  of  the  New  World."  His  forest  home  in  West- 
ern New  York  was  honored  by  the  frequent  visits  of  Audubon,  the  American 
ornithologist.  The  mysterious,  strange  and  eccentric  missionary,  Dr.  Eleazar 
Williams,  the  reputed  missing  Dauphin  of  France,  was  for  several  years  the  wel- 
come guest  of  Cusick's  father.  Captain  Cusick  is  now  the  only  representative  of 
the  Six  Nations  of  New  York  favored  with  a  commission  in  the  regular  army. 
As  a  hereditary  official  of  the  ancient  Iroquois  confederacy,  was  installed  to  office 
Sep.  6,  '60,  as  successor  to  Wm.  Chew,  Sr.  Sachem,  vacated  the  office  June  20,  '66, 
he  having  at  that  date  received  an  appointment  in  the  regular  army  from  Presi- 
dent Johnson.  Admitted  and  honored  by  a  presentation  of  Diploma  as  Compan- 
ion of  the  First  class  of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion  of  the  United 
States,  Dec.  5,  '88,  by  Ex-President  R.  B.  Hayes,  Commander-in-Chief. 

Dade,  Alexander  L.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky. ;  app.  from  Ky. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '87 ;  trans,  to  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Feb.  27, 
'88 ;  (to  rank  in  Cav.  Dec.  23,  '87).  Service— At  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  '90. 

Daggett,  Aaron  S.  (Captain  2d  Inf.  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Maine  June  14,  1839.  Retiring  year  1903;  app.  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  5th  Maine  Inf.  June  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  Major  April  14, 
'63 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  27,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Jan.  23,  '65 ;  hon. 
must,  out  May  10,  '66  ;  Capt.  16th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '66 ;  trans, 
to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Col.  and  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station  ;  Brevet  Lieut. 
Col.  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  Civil  War,  '61  to  '65 ;  served  in  Alabama,  Florida, 
Georgia,  Mississippi  and  South  Carolina  from  Dec.,  '66,  to  July,  77 ;  in  Idaho 


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and  Washington  Territories  from  August,  '77,  to  July,  '86;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb., 
from  July,  '86,  to  Sept.,  '89;  on  recruiting  service  at  Boston,  Mass,  from  Oct.,  '89, 

to  .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Kun  July 

21,  '61;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  West  Point,  Games'  Mill;  action  of  Golding's 
Farm,  White  Oak  Swamp;  battles  of  second  Bull  Run,  Crampton's  Gap,  Antie- 
tam,  and  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Major  April,  '63;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  second 
Fredericksburg,  Salem  Church,  Gettysburg,  Rappahannock  Station ;  operations 
at  Mine  Run  ;  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania  (wounded  at  the  "  bloody 
angle  "),  Cold  Harbor  (wounded),  and  Petersburg,  Va.  History — Was  detailed 
by  Gen.  Upton  to  command  the  Battalion  of  the  2d  Brigade,  1st  Div.,  6th  Corps, 
to  escort  the  trophies  captured  at  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  Va.,  Nov.  7, 
'63,  to  Gen.  Meade's  headquarters. 

Dallas,  Alexander  J.  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Retired ;  app. 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  H,  3d  Batt.  D.  C.  VoK,  April  27, 
'61;  discharged  June  11,  '61 ;  Capt.  12th  Inf.  May  14, '61;  transferred  to  30th 
Inf.  Sept.  2],  '66;  Major  23d  Inf.  Feb.  22,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  22d  Inf.  Feb.  8,  '80; 
retired  June  27,  '84.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  July  30,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — Recruiting  duty,  New 
York  City,  May,  '62 ;  Harper's  Ferry,  Va. ;  recruiting  duty,  New  York  City,  June 
to  Aug.,  '62;  in  Gen.  Banks'  retreat  from  Culpepper,  Va. ;  with  the  5th  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg  campaigns;  Commis- 
sary of  musters  4th  Corps,  and  at  Draft  Camp,  Carlisle,  Pa.,  to  Sept.,  '63;  in  the 
field  with  regiment,  '63-4 ;  President  of  Board  to  examine  candidates  for  transfer 
to  the  U.  S.  Navy,  and  in  command  of  a  detachment  to  Baltimore,  Md.,  May,  '64;  in 
the  field  to  June  28/64;  act'g  Provost-Mar.-Gen.,ArmyofthePotomac,Oct.  and  Nov., 
'64;  in  charge  of  lines  of  transportation  of  the  armies  operating  against  Richmond, 
Va.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  April, '65;  commanding  1st  Batt.,  12th  Inf.,  at  Elmira, 
N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '65 ;  Fort  Hamilton  Sept.,  '65 ;  Richmond,  Va.,  Jan.,  '66 ;  Petersburg 
and  City  Point,  Va.,  Dec.,  '66 ;  served  as  Major  23d  Inf.  in  Oregon,  Washington 
Ter.,  Arizona,  Wyoming,  Nebraska,  Kansas  and  Indian  Ter. ;  as  Lieut.  Col.  22d 
Inf.  in  Texas  and  Colorado.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  to  the  Provost- 
Marshal-General  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  July  to  Nov.,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  White  Sulphur  Springs,  Va. ;  present  at  the  battles 
of  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg;  present  at  the  operations  of  Mine  Run,  Va. ; 
engaged  in  action  on  the  Norfolk  K.  RM  and  at  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  to 
June  28,  '64.  Commands  held— Go.  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va. ;  regiment  at  Kettle 
Run,  Va.,  Nov.,  '63,  to  March,  '64;  1st  Batt.,  12th  Inf.,  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  Sep., '65; 
of  posts  and  regiment  in  Oregon,  Washington  Ter.,  Arizona,  Wyoming,  Nebraska, 
Kansas  and  Ind.  Ter.  History — Naval  history:  midshipman  U.  S.  Navy, '46-50  ; 
aide-de-camp  to  Commodore  Perry  during  latter  part  of  Mexican  War;  2d  Lieut. 
U.  S.  Marine  Corps  Oct.,  '54;  resigned  Sept.,  '55.  Civil  history:  Hydrographic 
aid  U.  S.  Coast  Survey  on  California  coast,  and  connected  with  surveys  of  Jamea 
River,  Va.,  Beaufort  Harbor  and  Cape  Fear  River,  N.  C.,  Charleston,  S.  C., 
Savannah  River  and  Calibogue  Sound,  Ga. ;  attached  to  a  party  engaged  in  deep- 
sea  soundings  for  delineation  of  Gulf  Stream;  in  charge  of  repairs  of  coast-survey 
vessels;  assistant  architect-in-chief  Central  Park,  New  York  City;  son  of  the  late 
Commodore  Alexander  J.  Dallas,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Damrell,  Andrew  N.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Mass.,  Nov.  3, 1840. 
Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '60 ;  graduated  June  13,  '64.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13, 
'64;  Capt.  Mar.  7,  '67 ;  Maj.  Aug.  8,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn. ;  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
meritorious  services  in  the  battles  before  Nashville,  Tenn.  Service— In  the  War 
of  the  Rebellion,  '64-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  partici- 
pated in  the  Campaigns  of  '64  ;  at  various  other  stations  on  engineer  duty,  and 
at  Mobile,  Ala.,  '90. 

Dana,  J.  J.  (Lieut.-Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.,  April 
9, '21.  Retired.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actualrank—U  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June 
18,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  10,  '57 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  Jan.  18,  '67 ; 


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Lt.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M.  G.  Feb.  13,  '82;  retired  April  9,  '85;  Lt.  Col.  and 
Q.  M.  Vol.  Jan.  1  to  July  17,  '63;  Col.  and  Q.  M.  Vol.  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  Jan.  1,  '71. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major,  Lieut.-Col.  and  Col.  U.  S.  A.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.  Mar. 
13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Quar.  Dept  during  the  war. 
Service— At  Fort  Independence,  Mass.,  to  Oct.  '56;  in  Florida  to  Sept.  '57;  en 
route  from  Tampa,  Fla.,  to  Fort  Leavenwortl^,  Kan. ;  with  Co.  at  Fort  Leaven- 


worth,  Kan.,  to  April,  '58;  establishing  Q.  M.  Depot  at  Nebraska  City,  to  July, 
'58  ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  and  at  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn. ;  joined  Light 


Army  of  the  Potomac;  on  duty  m  Quartermaster-Genl.'s  Office,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  to  Aug.  '64:  in  charge  of  the  6th  Division,  Quartermaster-General's  Office, 
Washington,  D.  C. ;  in  charge  of  transportation  branch  in  Q.  M.  G.'s  Office, 
Washington,  D.C.,  from  Jan.,  '67,  to  May,  '70;  Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  the 
Lakes,  Detroit,  Mich.,  to  Oct.  31,  '71 ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  Arizona, 
Prescott,  A.  T..  until  Dec.  1,  '73 ;  depot  Q.  M.,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  March, 
74,  to  July,  '74 ;  assistant  to  Depot  Q.  M.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  in  charge  cloth- 
ing depot  to  Nov.,  '78  ;  Chief  Quartermaster  District  of  New  Mexico,  Santa  F6, 
N.  M.,  to  Aug.,  '80 ;  in  charge  of  investigation  of  war  claims  (act  July  4,  '64)  at 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  to  April,  '82;  Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  the  South,  New- 
port Barracks,  Kentucky,  to  Dec.,  '85  ;  on  duty  in  Q.  M.  Gen.'s  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  to  April  9,  '85,  when  retired.  Stuff  positions  occupied— PL.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  of  an  Art.  Batt.  en  route  from  Tampa,  Fla.,  to  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan. ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.,  and  at  Camp  Floyd,  Utah, 
to  May  10.  '61 ;  Ord.  Officer  Dept.  of  Utah ;  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Art  from  Feb.  20  to 
Aug.  24,  '61.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  Chancellorsville  and  Get- 
tysburg Campaign. 

Dandy,  George  B.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M.  G.,  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.).  Born 
in  Georgia,  Feb.  11, 1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at 
the  United  States  Military  Academy  from  June,  '49,  to  June,  '52.  Actual  nmk — 
Fifer  and  Corporal  in  10th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  April  28,  '47,  to  the  close  of  the 
Mexican  War;  Non-commissioned  Officer  1st  Art.  from  Nov.,  '54,  to  Feb., '57; 
app.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.,  Feb.  21,  '57 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '61 ;  app.  Capt. 
and  A.  Q.  M.  March  24,  '62 ;  Major  and  Q.  M.  March  3,  '75  ;  Lieut.-Colonel  and 
D.  Q.  M.  G.  Nov.  11,  '87;  Colonel  100th  N.  Y.  Vols.  Aug.,  '62;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  of  vol.  service  August  28,  '65.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  Sept.  6,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Fort  Wagner,  S.  C. ;  Brevet 
Lieut.-Col.  Aug.  4,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Deep 
Bottom,  Va.;  Brevet  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  capture  at  Fort  Gregg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war ;  Brevet 
Brig.  'Gen.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Fort 
Gregg,  Va.  Service — In  the  Mexican  War  from  April  28,  '47,  until  its  close;  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  June,  '49,  to  June,  '52 :  in  campaign  against  hostile  In- 
dians, under  Col.  Geo.  Wright,  9th  Inf.,  in  Washington  Territory  in  '08;  in  ex- 
pedition against  the  Snake  Indians,  in  same  Territorv,  under  Major  Enoch 
Steen,  1st  Dragoons,  in  '60 ;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  at 
Headquarters  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  Virginia,  from  the  siege  of  Yorktown  till 
the  evacuation  of  Harrison's  Landing ;  in  the  operations  connected  with  the 
siege  of  Charleston,  S.  C.,  in  July,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  the  Army  of  the 
James,  at  Bermuda  Hundred,  in  '64;  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg  and  subsequent 
operations  to  the  surrender  of  Lee,  April  9,  '65 ;  on  duty  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  as 
A.  Q.  M.  and  assistant  to  the  senior  and  supervising  Q.  M.  of  the  Division  of  the 
Mississippi,  winter  of  '65-6;  transferred  to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  as  Chief  Q.  M. 
District  of  the  Platte,  Mav,  '66 ;  in  Dec.,  '66,  was  sent  to  the  Big  Horn  Moun- 
tains to  build  the  post  of  Fort  Phil.  Kearney,  arriving  there  just  after  the  Fet- 
terman  Massacre;  after  completing  this  post,  in  '68,  was  transferred  to  the  Yuma 


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Depot,  Arizona ;  transferred  to  Ft.  Abercrombie,  D.  T.,  in  71 ;  in  73,  to  Fort 
Abraham  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  which  post  he  built ;  thence,  in  75,  to  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
and  in  78  to  Portland,  Oregon,  as  Disbursing  Q.  M.;  thence  to  Vancouver  Bar- 
racks, W.  T.,  March,  '81 ;  assigned  as  Depot  Q.  M.  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May,  '82 ; 
at  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  March  31,  '83,  to  Oct.  10,  '87,  when  he  was  placed  in 
charge  of  the  General  Depot  of  the  Q.  M.  D.,  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  his  present 
station.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  the  Commanding  General  Army  of 
the  Potomac  at  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Acting  Chief  Q.  M.  and  Chief 

C.  S.  Dep.  of  Arizona  in  July,  71 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  the  Columbia,  at  Van- 
couver B&s.,  W.  T.,  from  March,  '81,  to  May,  '82  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  the  Platte 
from  March  31,  '83,  to  Oct.  10,  '87.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  bat- 
tles of  Four  Lakes  and  Spokane  Plains,  with  Indians,  in  '58;  in  the  battle  of 
Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  July  1,  '62  ;  in  the  siege  of  Charleston,  S.  C.,  taking  of  Folly 
Island,  S.  C.,  the  assault  and  capture  of  Morris  Island,  the  assault  on  Fort  Wag- 
ner, S.  C.,  and  the  subsequent  siege  and  capture  of  that  work  (wounded),  in  July, 
Aug.  and  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  the  engagements  at   Walthall  Junction,  Drury's  Bluff, 
Deep  Bottom,  Deep  Run,  Fuselle's  Mills,  Siege  of  Petersburg,  and  in   various 
minor  engagements  and  skirmishes  in  '64 ;  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Hatcher's 
Run,  March  30-31,  and  April  1,  '65;  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Grepg,  near  Peters- 
burg, Va.,  April  2,  and  in  the  engagement  ending  in  the  surrender  at  Appomat- 
tox  C.  H.,  Va.,  the  closing  battle  of  the  war,     Honorably  mentioned — In  the  re- 
port dated  Sept.  6,  '58,  of  Col.  George  Wright,  commanding  expedition  against 
Northern   Indians  in    Washington   Ter.,  and  in   G.  O.  22,  Headquarters  of  the 
Army,  N.  Y.  City,  Nov.  10,  '58,  reciting  battles  with  hostile  Indians  during  the 
year;  in   report,  dated  Folly   Island,  S.  C.,  Oct.  21,  '63,  of  Gen.   Israel  Vogdes, 
U.  S.  V.,  com'g  brigade,  on  the  assault  and  capture  of  Morris  Island,  S.  C. ;  in 
report,  dated  Folly  Island,  S.  C.,  Nov.  10,  '63,  of  Gen.  Truman  Seymour,  U.  S.  V., 
coin'g  division,  on  the  assault  on   Fort  Wagner,  S.  C. ;  in  report,  dated  Appo- 
mattox   C.  H.,  April  16,  '65,  of  Gen.  R.  8.  Foster,  com'g  1st  Div.,  24th  Army 
Corps,  on  the  operations  of  his  division  in  the  campaign  ending  with  the  sur- 
render   at    Appomattox.      Commands  held — In  command  of  the  100th  N.   Y. 
Vols.  as  Colonel  from  Aug.,  '62,  to  the  close  of  the  war;  commanded  reconnois- 
sance  to  Stone  River,  preparatory  to  the  Siege  of  Charleston,  S.  C. ;  in   '65  he 
was  permanently  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  3d  Brigade,   1st  Div.,  24th 
Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  James. 

Danes,  Henry  C  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '62;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual 
rcw£-2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  72. 

Daniel,  Lunsford  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ga.  Sept.  5,  '62.  Re- 
tiring year  1926;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— -  Private,  Corp.  and 
Sgt.  Ban.  H,  2d  Art.,  Sept.  16,  '86,  to  Jan.  30,  '90;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dec. 
17,  '89;  accepted  Jan.  31,  '90.  Service— At  Fort  Wingate.  N.  M.,  since  joining 
6th  Cav. 

Dapray,  John  A.  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).    Born  in  S.  C.    Appointed  from 

D.  C.— Civil  life.     Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  Nov.  24,  '80;  accepted  Nov. 
25,  '80.    Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  Nelson  A.  Miles  Nov.  24, 
'80,  to  April  19,  '86  ;  A.  D.  C.  Dec.,  '85,  to  Feb.  9,  '86;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  '89. 

Darling-,  John  A.  (Captain  1st  Art.  and  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Me.  June  7, 1835. 
Retiring  year  1899 ;  app.  from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual  mn£— Major  3d  Pa.  Vol.  H. 
Art.  March  31,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  Aug.  5, 
'61 ;  accepted  Sept.  3,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  31,  '62  ;  Capt.  Dec.  9,  '67 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  of  Art.  Apr.  24,  78,  with  former  rank  and  date  of  com- 
mission from  Dec.  9,  '67;  accepted  Apr.  29,  78 ;  assd.  to  1st  Art.  Mar.  20,  79. 
Brevet  rank—Evt.  Captain  and  Major  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service— At  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  Dec., '61;  com- 
manding Light  Battery  to  April,  '62,  and  engaged  in  active  operations  before 
New  Madrid  and  capture  of  Island  No.  10 ;  engaged  in  active  operations  before 
Suffolk,  Va. ;  at  Fort  Monroe  to  Sep.,  '65 ;  joined  2d  Art.  in  California,  and  at  Al- 
catraz  Island  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  at  Point  San  Jose,  '68 ;  Fort  Stevens,  Oregon,  from  Feb., 


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'68,  to  Jan.,  71;  out  of  service  from  71  to  78;  at  Artillery  School,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  from  May,  78,  to  July,  79 ;  at  Fort  Trumbull,  New  London,  Conn., 
from  July,  79,  to  Nov.,  '81;  Fort  Mason,  Point  San  Jose,  San  Francisco,  Cal., 
from  Nov.,  '81,  to  — — .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Gen.  Dix  to 
March,  '62 ;  A.  A.  Inap.  Gen.  Eastern  District  of  Virginia  to  June,  '65.  Com- 
mands held — Commanding  Light  Battery  to  April,  '62  ;  comdg.  Camp  Hamilton, 
Va.,  and  Vol.  regiment  during  organization  to  June,  '63 ;  comdg.  Alcatraz  Island 
and  battery  from  July,  '66,  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  comdg.  Point  San  Jose  to  Feb.  '68  ; 
comdg.  Fort  Stevens,  Oregon,  to  Jan.,  71 ;  comdg.  Fort  Mason,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '81, 
to  '85. 

D'Armit,  Albert  M.  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '85  ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  from  June  12,  '89  ;  2d  Lieut. 
Oct.  5,  '89.  Service— At  Willet's  Point  from  Sep.  30,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Darrow,  Walter  N.  P.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '82  ;  gradu- 
ated July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—IA  Lieut.  4th  Art.,  July  1,  '86. 

Dashiell,  Wm.  R.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia,  April  3,  '63. 
Retiring  year  1927.  Appointed  from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 
June  15,  *'84;  graduated  June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  8th  I 
Inf.,  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  15,  '88.  Service— At  Fort  D. 
A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  since  Sep.  30,  '88 ;  marched  with  regiment  to  encampment, 
George  Crook,  near  Fort  Robinson,  from  Aug.  5  to  20,  '89,  and  returned  to  Fort 
Russell  Sep.  26,  '89.  History— Obtained  appointment  to  West  Point  by  success 
at  competitive  examination — eight  competitors. 

Daugherty,  Will  W.  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana,  July  14,  '40. 
Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co. 
G,  and  Sergt.  Maj.  27th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Aug.  19,  '61,  to  Nov.  14,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut. 
27th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  Nov.  14,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Adi.  27th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  March  7, 
'63  ;  honorably  mu-tered  out  Nov.  4,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ; 
accepted  May  21,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '69;  unassigned  April  26,  '69;  assigned 
to  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Captain  Sep.  7,  '82. 

Davis,  Charles  B.  L.  B.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Connecticut,  Feb. 
16,  '44.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '62 ;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  Eng. 
June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67;  Captain  Sept.  12,  77 ;  Major  April  7,  '88. 
Service— -On  fortifications  and  improvements  of  Boston  Harbor  under  Gen.  Ben- 
ham,  Oct.  1,  '66,  to  Oct.  7,  '67 ;  with  Eng.  Bat.,  Oct  9,  '67,  to  Aug.  25,  '68 ;  at 
Military  Academy,  Aug.  31,  '68,  to  June  30,  70 ;  with  Eng.  Bat.,  Aug.  9,  70,  to 
Nov.  30,  72;  under  Capt.  Ho  well's  orders  Dec.  9,  72,  to  Feb.  25, '80 ;  at  New 
Orleans,  La.,  Dec.  9,  72,  to  May  16,  76,  and  at  Galveston,  Texas,  May  16,  76,  to 
June  16,  '81 ;  since  Feb.  25,  '80,  under  Major  Mansfield ;  in  charge  of  improve- 
ments of  Sabine  Pass,  Texas,  Blue  Buck  Bar,  Sabine  and  NeclTes  Rivers,  Texas, 
from  June  16,  '81,  to  Nov.  1,  '81 ;  Eng.  of  the  10th  Light-house  District  at  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  from  Dec.  1,  '81,  to  Aug.  1,  '82 ;  Eng.  10th  and  llth  Light-house  Districts 
at  Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug.  1,  '82,  to  May  23,  '86  ;  in  charge  of  certain  river  and  har- 
bor improvements  on  the  western  shore  of  Lake  Michigan  and  Green  Bay,  since 
May  23,  '86,  at  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  Bat.  Eog., 
May  1,  71,  to  Nov.  30,  72. 

Davis,  Charles  L.  (Capt.  10th  Inf.  and  Bvt.  Major).  Born  at  New  Brighton, 
Beaver  Co.,  Pa.  Appointed  from  Del. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Common- 
wealth Art.  of  Pa.  Vol.,  April  24,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut.  31st  Pa. 
Inf.,  Aug.  20,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  trans,  to  82d  Pa.  Inf.,  Sept.  1,  '61 ; 
Capt.  Jan.  22,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  19,  '63  ;  Capt.  Signal  Corps  March  3,  '63  ; 
accepted  June  19,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  18,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.,  Feb.  23, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  19,  '66  ;  Capt.  March  20,  79.  Brevet 
rank— Appointed  Captain  by  brevet,  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vice in  the  campaign  from  the  Rapidan  to  the  James ;  appointed  Major  by  brevet 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va. ; 


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Brevet  Major  of  Vols.,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  recent  opera- 
tions resulting  in  the  fall  of  Richmond,  Va.,  and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent 
army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Delaware,  Del.;  served  in 
Camp  near  Washington,  D.  C.;  detailed  as  an  acting  Signal  officer,  Dec.  2»,  '61  ; 
under  instruction  as  such  at  Camp  near  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  until  March,  '62  ;  on 
duty  with  1st  Army  Corps,  March  to  July,  '62 ;  at  capture  of  Fredericksburg,  Va., 
April,  '62,  and  in  operations  at  Front  Royal,  Va.,  May,  '62 ;  instructing  a  signal 
detachment  at  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  July  to  Sept.,  '62  ;  Chief  Signal  Officer  Dept.  of 
Va.  and  N.  C.,  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Sep.,  '62,  to  July,  '63 ;  taking  part  in  the 


United  States  Signal  Corps,  in  Department  of  the  Gulf,  August  and  September, 
'63 ;  served  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  October,  '63.  until  termination  of 
the  Rebellion  ;  commanding  a  detachment  of  the  Signal  Corps,  in  the  operations 
from  the  Rapidan  to  Petersburg,  Va.,  May  to  July,  '64,  and  in  the  operations 
about  Petersburg,  Va.,  from  July  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  assigned  to  the  staff  of  Gen.  G.  K. 
Warren,  comd'g  5th  Army  Corps,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '64  ;  Chief  Signal  Officer,  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  from  Jan.  1, '65,  until  its  disbandment;  participated  in  all  the 
operations  of  Gen.  Grant's  Campaign  in  Va.,  and  the  pursuit  and  capture  of  Lee's 
Army  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  Va.,  April  9,  '65 ;  joined  10th  Inf.  at  Fort  SnelJing, 
Minn.,  June,  '66  ;  on  frontier  duty  in  Minn.,  June  '66,  to  June,  '69,  and  in  Texas 
from  July,  '69,  to  May,  '79 ;  engaged  in  operations  against  marauding  Mexicans 
and  Indians  on  the  Rio  Grande  in  summer  and  fall  of  77,  and  in  expedition  into 
Mexico  and  subsequent  operations  under  Gen.  R.  S.  Mackenzie  in  78  ;  on  duty 
at  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  June,  79,  and  at  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  July,  79,  to  Sept., 
'81 ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Columbus  Bks.,  O., 
and  Louisville,  Ky.,  Oct.,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '83 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich., 

Nov.,  '83,  to  June,  '84 ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  June,  '84,  to , 

being  engaged  in  the  operations  in  the  field  resulting  in  the  surrender  of  the  hos- 
tile Apaches  under  Geronimo,  April  to  Oct.,  86.  History — Grandson  of  Captain 
John  Davis,  of  the  9th  and  6th  Penna.  Regt.  of  the  line,  Continental  Army  of  the 
Revolution,  and  great-grandson  of  Hon.  John  Morton,  a  Penna.  signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence;  graduate  of  the  Lawrenceville  Classical  and  Com- 
mercial Hiph  School  of  Lawrenceville,  N.  J.  Profession,  Civil  Engineer. 

Davis,  Edward  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from  N.  C. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Oct.  20,  '63;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual 
raw&— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Ky.  Cav.  Sept.  20,  '62;  resigned  Nov.  2,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  3d 
U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  14,  73.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
June  17,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga, 
Ga.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Jan.  15,  '63,  to  Oct.  20,  '63 ;  A.  D. 
C.,  August  26,  '69,  to  Oct.  29,  73;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  3d  Art.  May  1,  '80,  to  April 
22,  '84. 

Davis,  George  B.  (Major  and  Judge  Adv.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank — He  served 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  as  a  Sergeant,  Quartermaster-Sergeant  and  2d 
Lieut,  in  the  First  Mass.  Cav.  from  Sept.  10,  '63,  to  July  16,  '65,  when  he  was 
discharged,  to  date  from  June  26,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  12,  71  ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  9,  77;  Captain,  Aug.  21,  '88;  Major  and  Judge- Advocate,  Decem.  10,  '88. 
/Service — He  participated  in  the  Richmond  and  Petersburg  campaigns  of  '64-65 ; 
served  at  the  headquarters  of  the  armies  operating  against  Richmond,  March- 
May,  '65,  and  at  the  headquarters  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  May-June,  '65 ; 
joined  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Sept.  29,  where  he  had  a  station  until  Dec., 
when  he  accompanied  the  second  detachment  of  the  regiment,  by  way  of  San 
Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Ariz.,  and  arrived  at  Camp  Bowie  in 
Feb.,  72;  served  until  Aug.  19;  then  assigned  to  field  service  at  Calabasas, 
where  he  remained  until  Nov.,  when  he  returned  to  Camp  Bowie,  and  served, 
with  occasional  tours  of  field  service,  until  Aug.  9,  73;  assigned  to  duty  at  the 
Mil.  Acad.  as  Assistant  Professor  of  Spanish  from  Aug.  30,  73,  to  Aug.  28, 75 ;  as 


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Assistant  Professor  of  French  from  Jan.  12  to  Sept.  21,  76;  as  Assistant  Profes- 
sor of  Chemistry,  Mineralogy  and  Geology  from  Jan.  16,  77,  to  Jan.  12,  78,  and 
as  Principal  Assistant  Professor  of  Spanish  from  Aug.  23,  75,  to  Aug.  28,  78; 
rej  )ined  the  regiment  in  the  Department  of  the  Platte  in  Sept.,  78,  and  partici- 
pated (com.  Co.),  during  Oct.,  in  the  pursuit  of  hostile  Cheyennes  northward  from 
Sidney  into  the  sand-hills  of  Northwestern  Nebraska;  then  marched  to  Fort 
Washakie,  Wyo.,  where  he  had  station  as  a  company  commander  until  Dec. ; 
transferred  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  where  he  served  as  a  company  commander 
until  April,  '80 ;  transferred  to  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  where  he  served,  with  occa- 
sional tours  of  detached  service  and  leaves  of  absence,  as  a  company  commander; 
assigned  to  duty  at  Mil.  Acad.  Aug.  28,  '83,  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  History  and  Law ; 
on  det.  ser.  from  Jan.  3  to  July  1,  '87,  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  the  Recorder  of 
a  Board  to  revise  the  Army  Regulations;  relieved  from  duty  at  the  Mil.  Acad., 
Aug.  28,  '88,  and  rejoined  regiment  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter. ;  assigned  to  duty 
in  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.,  '88 ;  was  engaged  as  Judge- Advocate  in  the  trials  of 
Major  G.  J.  Lydecker  and  Capt.  Geo.  Armes;  May,  '89,  was  assigned  to  duty  in 
the  "  War  Records  "  office,  and  on  July  1  was  assigned  as  President  of  the  Board 
of  Preparation  of  the  Official  Records  of  the  Rebellion.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Bowie,  Ariz.,  from  Feb.  to  Aug.  19,  72;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Ord.  Officer  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  until  April,  '80, 
and  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Niobrara.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Was 
engaged  in  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness  and  Todd's  Tavern  ;  in  General  Sheri- 
dan's cavalry  raid  (May,  64);  actions  at  Beaver  Dam,  Yellow  Tavern  and  Mea- 
dow Bridge;  the  battle  of  Hawes'  Shop;  actions  on  the  Jerusalem  Plank  Road; 
sieire  of  Petersburg,  including  the  actions  (three)  on  the  Weldon  Railway,  Straw- 
berry Plains,  Deep  Bottom,  Ream's  Station  and  Hatcher's  Run.  Command*  held 
—Company,  in  the  field  78,  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo., 
and  at  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb. 

Davis,  George  B.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—2<\  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Davis,  George  W.  (Captain  14th  Inf.,  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Conn.  July  26, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  Conn.— Civil  Life.  Actual rank—Q.  M. 
Sgt.  llth  Conn.  Vols.  Nov.  27,  '61,  to  April  5,  '62;  1st  Lieut,  llth  Conn.  Vols. 
April  5,  '62;  Captain  of  Vols.  May  22,  '65;  must,  out  of  vol.  service  April  20,  '66; 
Capt.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  Vols.  March 
13,  '65,  "for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war."  Service—  Served 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  at  Fort  Columbus  and  David's  Island  Jan.  22, 
'67,  to  July  1,  '67;  Com.  Det.  of  Recruits  en  route  to  GUI.  to  July  24,  '67,  and  en 
route  with  recruits  to  Arizona  until  Dec.,  '67;  Com.  Co.  I,  at  Camp  Date  Creek, 
Ariz.,  Dec.  3,  '67,  to  May  25,  '69;  Lebanon,  Ky.,  to  April  24,  70;  Fort  Randall, 


the  building  of  San  Antonio  Quartermaster  Depot  to  Feb.  12,  78;  on  engineer 
duty  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  under  orders  of  the  President  in  connection  with  the 
completion  of  the  Washington  monument,  to  April  5,  '85;  Member  of  the  Greeley 
Relief  Board,  under  order  of  the  President,  Dec.,  '83;  Com.  Co.  at  Vancouver 
Bks.,  W.  T.,  to  J<m.  18,  '86;  on  S.  D.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  March  29.  '86; 
Com.  Co.  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  to  Nov.  25,  '87,  and  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan., 
t »  June  30,  '89;  Asst.  lustructor  in  the  Art  of  War  at  the  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav. 
School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Nov.  2,  '88,  to  June  30,  '89.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  llth  Conn.  Vol.,  Sept.  1,  '62,  to  May  31,  '65;  A.  A.  Q.  M., 
2d  Brig.,  2d  Div.,  18th  Corps,  April  27  to  May  5,  '64;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  2d  Div.,  18th 
Corps,  May  7  to  Nov.  1.  '64;  Staff  Q.  M.  Hdqrs.  18th  Corps,  Nov.  1  to  Dec.  6,  '64; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  General  Hospitals  Army  of  the  James  Dec.  6,  '64,  to  March  12, 
'65;  Staff  Q.  M.  Hdqrs.  Army  of  the  James  March  12,  '65,  to  May  22,  '65;  Q.  M. 


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with  the  rank  of  Major  3d  Div.,  25th  Corps,  May  31  to  Aug.  3,  '65,  and  of  2d 
Div.  to  Oct.  22,  '65;  Act.  Chief  Q.  M.  25th  Corps  Oct.  27,  '65,  to  Feb.  5,  '66;  Aide- 
de-Carap  to  the  Lieut.  General  of  the  army,  with  the  rank  of  Lieut.  Co]  ,  from 
April  15,  '85,  to  Oct.  10,  '85.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battles  of  Newbern,  'South 
Mountain,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Siege  of  Suffolk  ;  raids  towards  Richmond; 
Drury's  Bluff,  Cold  Harbor,  Fort  Harrison,  operations  around  Petersburg,  and 
Appomattox  Court- House.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Post  at  Date  Creek, 
Ariz.,  Dec.  3,  '67,  to  May  25,  '69,  and  Post  at  Lebanon,  Ky.,  to  April  24,  '70. 

Davis,  Henry  C.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art,).  Born  in  Fairfield  County,  S.  C., 
Sept.  15, 1857.  Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  S.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13, '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S. 
Art.  June  13,  '83.  Service— At  Mr.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  Sept.  30,  '83,  to  June  5, 
'85;  at  Washington  Brks.,  D.  C.,  June  5,  '85,  to  June  2,  '865  Professor  of  Mili- 
tary Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Agricultural  and  Mechanical  College  of  Miss. 
June  9,  '86,  to  July  1,  '89 ;  at  Washington  Brks.,  D.  C.,  since  Oct.  1,  '89.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Post  Adit,  at  Mt.  Vernon  Brks.,  Ala.,  Sept.  30,  '83,  to  June 
5,  '85. 

Davie,  John  M.  EH.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
Ark.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '63;  graduated  June  17, '67. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  23,  '71  ;  Captain  Jan.  14, 
'88.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  March  28,  72,  to  Aug.  24,  72;  Adjt.  1st 
Art.  Aug.  17,  77,  to  April  15,  '87. 

Day* s,  Nelson  H.  (Brig.  Gen.  U.S.A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '41 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '46.  Actual  rank— Brvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '46 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d 
Inf.  Feb.  16, '47;  1st  Lieut.  June  8, '49;  Captain  March  3, '55 ;  Col.  7th  Mas*. 
Inf.  Sept.  4, '61;  resigned  Nov.  12,  '61;  Maj.  A.  Ins.  Gen.  Nov.  12,  '61;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  18,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  Ins.  Gen.  June  13,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '67; 
Col.  Ins.  Gen.  March  23, '64;  Brig.  Gen.  Ins.  Gen.  March  11, '85;  accepted 
March  18,  '65 ;  retired  Sept.  20,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '47, 
forgallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco  ; 
Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa  ;  Brevet  Col.  May  29,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  with  Apache  Indians  in  Arizona;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for 
meritorious  and  efficient  services  during  the  war. 

Davis,  Richmond  Pearson  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art).  Born  at  Mt.  Sterling, 
Iredell  County,  N.  C.,  June  23,  ?66.  Retiring  year  1930.  Appointed  from  N.  C.; 
graduated  at  Military  Academy,  Class  of  '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art. 
June  12,  '87.  Service — Assigned  to  Battery  I  at  Jackson  Brks.,  La.;  served  there 
till  Oct.  2,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Dec.  1,  '88;  at  Willet's  Point 
(Torpedo  School)  to  July  1,  '89,  and  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  '90. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adjt.  at  Jackson  Brks.  and  at  Fort  Wadsworth. 

Davis,  Thomas  F.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  71;  graduated  June 
16,  75.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  16,  75  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  5,  79. 
Staff  position*  occupied— Adj.,  15th  Inf.  Nov.  3,  79,  to  Nov.  1,  '80. 

Davis,  William,  Jr.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.— Civil  lite.  Actual  rank—l%\>  Lieut.  1st  Mo.  Vol.  Cav.  June  7,  '62;  honor- 
ably mustered  out  Sep.  1,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Augr.  17,  '67 ;  accepted 
Oct.  9,  '<>7  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  73  ;  Capt.  May  10,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
R.  Q.  M.  10th  Cav.  from  Sep.  1,  78,  to  Sep.  30,  '81. 

Davis,  William  B  (Captain  and  A*st.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 
pointed from  Va — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— A.sst.  Surgeon,  U.  S.  A.,  Jan.  9,77; 
accepted  Jan.  16,  77;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Jan.  9,  '82. 

Davis,  Wirt  (Captain  4th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Va.  May  28,  1839.  Re- 
tiring year  1903  ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  "  K,"  1st 
Cav. ;  Sjrt.  Co.  "  L,"  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  K,"  4th  Cav.,  from  May  12,'  60,  to  May  5,  '63 ; 
2d  Lt.  4th  Cav.  Apr.  22,  '63 ;  ace.  May  5,  '63 ;  1st  Lt.  Apr.  2,  '65 ;  Capt.  June  19,  '68. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  19,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 

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the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Bvt.  Capt.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  during  the  cavalry  expedition  in  Miss.;  Bvt.  Major  April  2/65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  4th  Cav.  Mar.  1,  '65,  to  June  19,  ;68.  /Service— In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  West,  participating  in  all  its  cam- 
paigns and  in  the  cavalry  expedition  through  Mississippi ;  also  in  the  operations 
about  Selma ;  on  frontier  duty  at  various  stations  since  the  war ;  at  present  on 
duty  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz. 

Davison,  James  (Second  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
England.  Retired.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Cojpl.,  Sgt. 
and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  B,  and  Qm.  Sgt.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  from  March  22,  '54,  to  Oct.  30, 
'62 ;  Brevet  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Oct.  22,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  Oct.  22,  '62  ; 
accepted  Oct.  30,  '62;  retired  March  3,  75.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  13, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ; 
Capt.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, Pa. 

Davison,  Lorenzo  P.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.)  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  Aug.  28, 
'85.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  Aug.  28,  '85;  transferred  to  llth  Inf.  Mar. 
12,  '86.  . 

Dawson,  Byron  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from  Ind. — 
Civil  lite.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  L,"  3d  Ind.  Cav.,  Sept.  5,  '62;  discharged 
Aug.  31,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Ind.  Cav.  Sept.  1,  '64;  transferred  to  8th  Ind.  Cav. 
April  1,  '65;  Capt.  May  4,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out  July  20,  '65;  2<1  Lieut. 
9th  U.  S.  Cav.,  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  May  10,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67  ;  Capt 
April  4,  79 ;  retired  June  15,  '88. 

Day,  Frederick  R.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  Aug.  6,  '80,  to  July 
24,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  Sig.  Corps  July  15,  '84;  accepted  July  25,  '84. 

Day,  Hannibal  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Montpelier,  Vt., 
1804.  Retired ;  app.  from  Vt.;  graduate  of  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '23.  Actual  rank— 2d 
Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '23 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  4,  '32 ;  Capt.  July  7,  '38 ;  Major  Feb.  2S, 
'52  ;  Lieut.-Col.  Feb.  25,  '61 ;  Col.  6th  Inf.  June  7,  '62  ;  retired  Aug.  1,  '63.  Brevtt 
rank — On  March  13,  '65,  was  brevetted  brigadier-general  for  long  and  faithful 
service  in  the  army.  Service — On  garrison,  engineering,  recruiting  and  frontier 
duty  to  thfe  time  of  the  Florida  war ;  participated  in  the  Florida  and  Mexican 
wars,  and  served  on  frontier  duty  in  California  to  '52;  on  garrison  and  frontier 
duty  in  Northwestern  Territories  to  '61 ;  commanded  a  Brigade  in  the  Pennsylva- 
nia campaign  of  '63,  and  thence  to  New  York  to  quell  the  Draft  Riots  of  '63. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  batt  e  of  Gettysburg,  '63,  where  he  had  a 
horse  killed  under  him  in  the  action  of  second  day,  near  Little  Round-Top.  Com- 
mands held — The  first  Brigade  of  Regulars  in  the  Pennsylvania  Campaign  of  '63, 
until  it  arrived  in  New  York  City. 

Day,  Matthias  W.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  15,  77;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  March 
1,  78 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  31,  '83. 

Day,  Selden  A.  (Captain  5th  Artillery).  Born  in  Chillicothe,  Ohio,  July  22, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  app.  from  the  Army;  graduated  from  the  Art.  School, 


'66;  Capt.  July  18,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut,  for  "gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  at  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,"  June  3,  '64 ;  Brevet  Captain  for 
"  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war,"  March  13,  '65.  Honorably 
mentioned — Promoted  Sergeant  and  recommended  for  a  commission  for  bnuvrv  in 
action  at  the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va.,  March  23,  '62.  Service— In  the  field  during 
the  Civil  War  '61-65;  stationed  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  in  Batteries  "C"  and  "  I/' 
from  May  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  on  duty  to  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  with  Battery,"  C,"  and  in 


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charge  of  cholera  quarantine  at  Craney  Island ;  commanding  Battery  "  F  "  at 
Richmond,  Va.,  and  again  on  duty  at  Fort  Monroe  from  Oct.,  '65,  to  May,  '67  ; 
President  of  Board  of  Registration  and  Elections  Cumberland  Co.,  Va.;  on  special 
duty  at  Headquarters  1st  Military  District,  Richmond,  Va.,  and  Military  Commis- 
sioner of  the  Tenth  Division  (Amelia,  Cumberland  and  Powhatan  Counties,  Va.), 
under  the  reconstruction  Act-*,  from  May,  '67,  to  Sept.,  '68  ;  on  duty  with  Battery 
"  A,"  5th  Arty.,  at  Richmond  and  Norfolk,  Va.,  to  Jan.,  '69 ;  stationed  at  Fort 
Adams,  Newport,  R.  I.;  Acting  Ordnance  Officer  of  Forts  Adams  and  Walcott, 
and  Dutch  Island  ;  also  instructor  in  signaling  and  Rifle-practice  at  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  to  April,  73 ;  stationed  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  to  Dec.,  75 ;  at  Fort  Bar- 
rancas, Fla.,  to  April,  77,  and  on  duty  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to 
July,  '81 ;  on  detached  service  at  New  York  City  and  Springfield,  Mass.,  Recorder 
of  Board  of  Magazine  guns  from  July,  '81,  to  Oct.  '82 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Hamilton, 
N.  Y.  H.,  to  March,  '87 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Wood,  Bedloe's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  from 
March  to  June,  '87;  traveling  in  Europe  from  April  to  Sept.,  '88;  now  on  duty 
(March,  1890)  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Present  at  the 
capture  of  the  town  of  Weston,  West  Va.,  June  30,  '61,  and  in  the  action  of  Cross 
Lanes  Aug.  26,  '61 ;  engaged  in  the  operations  of  Generals  McClellan,  Cox  and 
Lander  in  West  Va.  that  year,  including  several  skirmishes ;  engaged  at  the  battle 
of  Winchester  March  23,,  '62  (slightly  wounded  in  left  shoulder) ;  promoted  Ser- 
geant and  recommended  for  commission  for  bravery  in  that  action,  being  one  of 
the  first  over  the  stone-wall  forming  the  defense  of  the  enemy  on  the  right  of  the 
line,  capturing  several  prisoners,  including  a  staff  officer  of  General  Jackson  (Lieut. 
Junkin),  and  being  one  of  the  first  three  to  follow  Major  Casement,  of  the  7th  Ohio, 
into  a  battery,  capturing  the  guns;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Port  Republic  June  9, 
62  (slightly  wounded  in  both  knees) ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain, 
Aug.  9,  '62,  at  the  close  of  which  commanded  the  remnant  of  three  Companies; 
joined  Battery  "A,"  5th  Arty.,  while  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va., 
June  3,  '64,  and  served  through  the  siege  of  Petersburg  and  operations  around 
Richmond,  Va.;  in  Batteries  "  A  "  and  <?F,"  5th  Arty.,  with  armies  of  the  James 
and  Potomac  until  the  close  of  the  war.  Commands  held — Battery  "  F,"  at  Rich- 
mond, Va.;  Battery  and  post  at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  March  to  June,  '87. 
History — His  grandfather,  Samuel  Day,  and  his  great-grandfather,  Leonard  Day, 
were  Virginia  soldiers  in  the  Revolutionary  War,  and  both  at  the  capture  of  York- 
town  and  surrender  of  Cornwallis;  his  mother,  Ruth  Meriam,  was  a  descendant  of 
Joseph  Meriam,  of  Meriatn's  Corner,  Concord,  Mass.;  student  at  Urbana  Univers- 
ity, apprentice  in  Pattern-making  and  Mechanical  Drafting ;  Medical  Student  and 
practicing  dentist  in  Ohio  from  '54  to  April  1,  '61 ;  raised  a  Company  at  Bowling 
Green,  Ohio,  for  the  21st  Regiment  under  the  first  call  for  75,000  Volunteers  for 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  April  17  to  June,  '61 ;  graduated  from  the  Medical  Col- 
lege of  the  State  of  South  Carolina,  class  of  '80. 

Dean,  Alexander  T.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Botn  in  N.  J.;  app.  from  Pa. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rdnk—2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '80 ;  accepted  Nov.  28,  '80  ; 
transferred  to  4th  Cav.  Feb.  13,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  11,  '87. 

Dean,  James  T.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio ;  app.  from  Ohio.  Cadet 
at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank — 
2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

De  Courcy,  Ferd.  E.  (Captain  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Dec.  24, 1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  Co. 
K,  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Dec.  22,  '57,  to  June  22,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  May  14, 
'61 ;  accepted  June  22,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  Nov.  2J,  '65. 

Deems,  Clarence  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  Oct.  10, 1850.  Retiring 
year  1914;  app.  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  70;  grad- 
uated June  17,  74.  Actual  mn/fc— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,74;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  14,  '83.  Service — On  duty  with  regiment  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Presidio,  and 
Point  San  Jose,  Gal.,  to  April  1,  76 ;  reported  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe. 
Va.,  May  1,  76 ;  graduated  number  9  May  1,  78;  Professor  of  Military  Science 
and  Tactics  at  Maryland  Agricultural  College  from  July,  78,  to  July,  '81 ;  rejoined 
regiment  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  July,  '8i  ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  Nov., 


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'81,  to  Sept.,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  L,  from  Sept., '82,  to  May  24,  '89;  at  McPher- 
son  B'ks,  Ga.,  to  July  21,  '89,  and  at  St.  Francis  B'ks,  Fla.,  since. 

Defrees,  Thomas  M.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind. ;  app.  from  W.  Va.— 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Jan.  13,  '80 ;  accepted  Jan.  22,  '80 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  14,  '85. 

De  Gress,  Jacob  C.  (Capt.  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Prus- 
sia. Retired  ;  app.  from  Mo.  Actual  rank — Capt.  6th  Mo.  Vol.  Cav.  April  1,  '62; 
hon.  must,  out  May  21,  '65;  Maj.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  May  12,  '65 ;  accepted  May  22.  '6-3; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan. 
28,  '67;  Capt.  July  31,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '67;  retired  Dec.  31,  '70,  for  wounds 
in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  and  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Mi*s. ;  Lieut.  Col.  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bayou  de  Glaze,  La. ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  at  Bayou  de  Glaze,  La. 

De  Hanne,  J.  Victor  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  Y. ;  app.  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  B,  176th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  Oct.  7,  '62; 
discharged  Sept.  22,  '63;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  Vol.  Dec.  21,  '64;  accepted  May  12, 
'65 ;  vacated  May  28,  '67 ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  May  14,  '67;  accepted  May  28,  '67 ; 
Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  12,  '68.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt.  Vol.  and  Brevet 
Major  Vol.  June  3,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services. 

De  Janon,  Patrice  (Professor  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  S.  A.  Retired ;  app.  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sword  Professor  Jan.  6,  '46;  Professor  July  1, 
'57;  accepted  Jan.  25,  '58;  out  of  service  from  Sept.  16,  '63,  to  March  4,  '60  ;"  re- 
tired with  pay  of  Col.  June  30,  '82. 

De  Lany,  Hayden  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  at  Hopedale,  Ohio,  Feb.  27, 
'45.  Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  Military  Academy 
from  July  1,  '65,  to  Sept.  5,  '67.  Actualrank—  Private  and  Corp.  Co.  B,  30th  Ohio 
Vol.  Inf.,  Dec.  31,  '61,  to  May  31,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Sept.  11, '67;  1-t. 
Lieut.  June  28,  78;  Capt.  Sept.  28,  '89.  Brevet  rank—  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '68,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  with  the  Pah-ute  Indians  in  Warner 
Valley,  Oregon.  Service — Campaigned  in  W.  Va.  until  Aug.,  '62  ;  joined  Pope's 
army  at  Warrenton  Junction  ;  participated  in  the  second  Bull  Run  battle,  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam,  returning  to  W.  Va.  after  Antietam  and  from  there  go- 
ing to  join  Grant's  army,  which  he  joined  below  Memphis,  on  the  Mii-si-sippi,  in 
Jan.,  '63,  his  regiment  being  assigned  to  the  2d  Div.,  15th  Corps,  in  which  it  re- 
mained until  the  close  of  the  war  ;  was  on  the  march  to  the  sea  and  the  campaign 
through  the  Carolinas;  joined  9th  Inf.  on  the  Pacific  coast;  stationed  at  Camp 
Bidwell  from  Feb.,  '68,  to  May,  '69;  engaged  in  operations  against  Pah-ute  and 
Pitt  River  Indians;  served  in  Dep.  of  the  Platte  from  June,  '69,  until  Aug.,  '82; 
at  Omaha,  Fort  Steele,  Fort  Hartsuff;  Fort  Laramie,  Camp  Sheridan,  Cheyenne 


on  recruiting  service  from  Oct.  1,  '82,  till  March  3,  '83  ;  at  Columbus  Brks.,  Ohio  ; 
on  sick  leave  from  last  date  until  Aug.  1,  '86,  when  he  rejoined  his  regiment  in 
Arizona;  served  at  Fort  Apache,  San  Carlos;  (on  duty  with  Indians  at  latter 
place  four  months  in  '87)  April  to  July  ;  Fort  Thomas,  Fort  Mojave  and  at  San 

Diego   Brks ,   Cal.,  from  Nov.   12,  '89,   to  .     Staff  positions  occupied— Post 

Adjt.  at  Camp  Bidwell,  Cal.,  from  Feb.,  '68,  to  May,  '69,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 
C.S.  from  about  Sept.,  '68,  to  May,  '69 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  with 
two  companies  from  June,  '71,  until  Dec.,  71 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp 
Sheridan  from  Nov.,  '75,  until  June,  '76 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Mc- 
Kinney  from  Sept.  1  to  Dec.  31,  '80,  and  again  at  same  post  from  Oct.  1,  '81,  till 
July  31,  '82;  Post  Adjt.  at  Thomas  Nov.  1,  '87,  to  April  1,  '88,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  from  Oct.  16,  '88,  to  Sept.  30,  '89;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort 
Mojave  from  April  12, '88,  to  June  30,  '88.  Battles,  8kirmishes,etc.— Participated  in 
Second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain  and  Antietam  ;  participated  in  the  operations 
against  Vicksburg,  being  in  both  assaults,  on  the  19th  and  22d  of  May,  and  in  the 
siege ;  was  in  the  engagement  at  Jackson,  Miss.;  was  in  the  Atlanta  campaign 


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participating  in  the  battles  of  Dallas,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  "Atlanta,"  Ezra 
Church  and  Jonesboro';  slightly  wounded  at  Ezra  Church ;  assault  on  Fort  Mc- 
Allister and  battle  of  Bentonville,  May  1,  '68  ;  was  severely  wounded  in  an  ac- 
tion with  the  Pah-ute  Indians  in  Warner  Valley,  Oregon  ;  engaged  in  the  affair 
at  Slim  Buttes,  and  in  Mackenzie's  fight  with  the  Cheyennes  in  the  Big  Horn 
Mountains,  Nov.  25,  76.  Commands  held — Co.  of  Sioux  scouts  on  the  expedition 
of  76-7;  Cheyenne  Depot  from  Nov.  1,  '80,  to  June  1,  '81,  and  post  of  San  Diego 
Brks.,  Cal.,  from  Nov.  12,  '89,  to . 

De  Loffre,  Augustus  A.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  France, 
April,  '45.  Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  La. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surgeon  Nov.  10,  74 ;  accepted  Nov.  13,  74 ;  Captain  Asst.  Sur- 
geon Nov.  10,79.  Service— Ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  Nov.  30,74;  on 
duty  with  Indian  expedition  under  command  of  Col.  N.  A.  Miles  to  May,  75 ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Larned,  Kan.,  to  Feb.,  76;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  to 
Nov.,  78;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.,  78,  to  March,  79;  ordered  to  the  Dept.  of 
the  South  March  11,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Jackson  Brks.,  La.,  to  June,  '80  ;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  June  22,  '80;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  on  White  River,  Col., 
to  Dec.,  '80 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  to  June,  '82  ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort 
Sill,  I.  T.,  to  Feb.,  '83;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East,  Jan.  31, '83;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  March  to  June,  '83  ;  at  Madison  Brks.,  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  to 
Oct.,  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  '85 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Dakota,  May,  '85  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Sisseton,  Dak.  Ty.,  to  May  23,  '85 ;  Post 
Surgeon  Fort  Totten,  Dak.  Ty.,  from  May  26,  '85,  to  June  1,  '89 ;  at  Columbus 
Brks.,  Ohio,  from  June  4,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Dempsey,  Charles  A.  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia,  Nov.  15,  '44. 
Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Va.;  graduated  at  Military  Academy.  Class 
of '65.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  23,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65; 
transferred  to  35th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  unassigned  Aug.  12,  '69;  assigned  to  2d  Inf. 
June  3,  70;  Captain  Feb.  9,  78.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  2d  Inf.  Dec.  21, 
71.  to  Feb.  9,  78. 

Dent,  Frederick  T.  (Col.  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Missouri. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
'39 ;  graduated  July  1,  '43.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1, 
'43;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  March  30,  '46;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  11,  '47;  Captain  9th  Inf. 
March  3,  '55;  accepted  March  31,  '55;  Major  4th  Inf.  March  9,  '63;  Brig.  Gen. 
Vol.  April  5,  '65  ;  accepted  April  6,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66  ;  transferred 
to  14th  U.S.  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  32d  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '66;  unassigned 
March  15,  '69;  assigned  to  5th  U.  S.  Art.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  Col.  1st  Art.  Jan.  2,  '81  ; 
transferred  to  3d  Art.  Nov.  4,  '82 ;  retired  Dec.  1,  '83,  for  over  forty  years'  ser- 
vice. Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco ;  Captain  Sept.  8,  '47,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey;  Lieut.  Col.  May  7, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.; 
Col.  July  30,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.; 
Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the 
war;  Col.  Vol.  Feb.  24,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  /Staff  positions 
occupied— Lieut.  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Lieut.  Gen.  of  the  army,  March  29,  '64,  to 
April  5,  '65,  and  from  May  3,  '66,  to  July  24,  '66  ;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  of  the 
army  from  July  25,  '66,  to  Dec.  31,  72.  Service— On  frontier  duty  from  '43-7; 
served  in  Mexico  during  the  war  '47-8 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-5;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac '64-5  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.  (staff 
duty)  to  72  ;  at  other  stations  with  regiment  on  Atlantic  coast  to  retirement. 

Dent,  John  C.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).     Born  in  Oregon.     Appointed  from 
Fla.— Civil  Life.     Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Aug.  15,  76;  accepted  Aug. 
22,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  6,  '82. 
Dentler,  Clarence  E.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).    Born  at  Pittston,  Pa.,  April 

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174  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.  S.   ARMY.  DET 

Derby,  George  McC.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  at  sea.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  14,  78. 
Actual  rank—Z&  Lieut.  Eng.  June  14,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '81 ;  Capt.  April  7, 
'88. 

De  Budio,  Charles  C.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Italy,  Aug.  26, 1832. 
Retiring  vear  1896 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Private 
Co.  "A,"  79th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Aug.  25,  '64 ;  discharged  Oct.  17,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  U.  S. 
C.  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '64;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  5,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Aug. 
31,  '67 ;  appointment  cancelled  Sept.  20,  '67 ;  appointment  renewed  Oct.  25,  '67  ; 
unassigned  April  17,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  7th  Cav.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  15,  75  ; 
Capt.  Dec.  17,  '82. 

De  Russy,  Gustavus  A.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y., 
Nov.  3, 1818.  Retired ;  app.  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Id  Lieut.  4th  Art. 
March  8,  '47  ;  accepted  March  10,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  16,  '49 ;  Capt.  Aug.  17,  '57  ; 
Col.  4th  N.  Y.  Art.  March  17,  '63  ;  Brig.  Gen.  May  23,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15, 
'66  ;  Maj.3d  Art.  July  26,  '66  ;  Lieut.-Col.  Aug.  25, 79  ;  Col.  4th  Art.  June  30,  '82 ; 
trans,  to  3d  Art.  July  17,  '82 ;  retired  Nov.  3,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut,  and 
Capt.  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  at  the  battles  of  Con- 
treras,  Churubusco  and  Chapultepec,  Mex. ;  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  action  near  Fair  Oaks,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col. 
U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill, 
Va. ;  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war ;  Brevet  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  field  during  the  war.  Service — In  war  with  Mexico;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
Aug.  to  Oct.,  '48 ;  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  to  Aug.,  '49  ;  Depot  Commissary  of  Sub- 
sistence, Tampa,  Fla.,  to  Oct.,  '50  ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  New  York  Harbor,  to  '53; 
Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  '56 ;  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  of  Subsistence 
Palatka  and  Lake  Monroe,  Fla. ;  at  Fort  Center  arid  supplying  Fort  McCrea, 
Fla.;  Quartermaster  at  Fort  Myers,  Fla..  to  Oct., '57;  Captain  4th  U.S.  Art. 
Aug.  17,  '57 ;  en  route  for  Utah,  May,  '58 ;  at  Ft.  Kearney,  Neb.,  to  '59 ;  Ft. 
Ridgely,  Minn.,  to  '61 ;  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  May  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  with 
the  Artillery  Reserve,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  June,  '62  ;  Chief  of  Artillery,  3d 
Army  Corps,  Gen.  Hooker's  Grand  Division,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Aug.,  '62 ;  en- 
gaged in  the  Peninsular  Campaign ;  mustering  and  recruiting  duty,  New  York,  Oct. 
to  Nov.,  '62 ;  commanding  Artillery  Reserve,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Dec.,  '62,  to 
April,  '63  ;  Colonel  4th  New  York  Vol.  Art.  March,  '63  ;  Brigadier-General  U. 
S.  Volunteers  May,  '63 ;  commanding  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  August, 
'65 ;  district  of  Mobile  to  January,  '66 ;  at  Fort  Delaware,  Del.,  to  July,  '66 ; 


Fla.,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  Nov.  3,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  4th  Art. 
from  Jan.  12,  '49,  to  Aug.  9,  '57  ;  Depot  C.  S.  Tampa,  Fla.,  to  Oct.,  '50  ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Palatka  and  Lake  Monroe  to  Oct.,  '50,  supplying  Fort  McCrea, 
Fla. ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Myers,  Fla.,  to  Oct.,  '57.  Oimmands  held— Fort  Center, 
Fla.,  to  Oct.,  '57  ;  Artillery  Reserve  and  De  Russy's  Div.,  18th  Army  Corps ;  de- 
fenses of  Washington,  to  Aug.,  '65  ;  Dist.  of  Mobile  to  Jan.,  '66  ;  Fort  Independ- 
ence, Boston,  Mass.,  to  '69;  Oglethorpe  Bks.,  Ga.,  to  Aug.,  70. 

De  Russy,  Isaac  D.  (Lieut.  Colonel  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.,  June  13, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  Apr.  26,  '61 ;  accepted  May  9,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ; 
Capt.  Feb.  27,  '62;  Maj.  4th  Inf.  Sept.  29,  79;  Lieut.  Col.  14th  Inf.  July  1,  '85. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war. 

De  ShoD,  George  D.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Detchmendy,  George  A.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—P\i.  and  Corpl.  Co.  "  G,"  3d  Inf.,  Mar.  20, 


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77,  to  Mar,  19,  '82;  Pvt.  Co.  "B,"  Sig.  Corps,  Apr.  15,  '85,  to  Nov.  12,  '85;  Pvt. 
and  Corp'l  Co.  "  G  "  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  3d  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '85,  to  Mar.  19,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut. 
6th  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88;  accented  Mar.  20,  '88. 

De  Trobriand,  Philip  R.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  France.  Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Col. 
55th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  trs.  to  38th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  21,  '62 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Nov.  21,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  Jan.  25,  '64;  accepted  May  2.  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  15,  '66;  Col.  31st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  31,  '66;  trs.  to 
13th  Inf.  Mar.  15,  '69;  retired  Mar.  20,  79.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Apr.  9, 
'65,  for  highly  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  sur- 
render of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee. 

Devol,  Carroll  A.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted  Sept. 
5,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  19,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  Oct.  19,  '86,  to 
Apr.  1,  '87. 

Devore,  Daniel  B.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

De  Witt,  Calvin  (Major  and  Surg.).  Born  in  Penna.,  May  26,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  Penna.  Actual  ranb-Ca.pt.  49th  Pa.  Inf.  Oct. 
24,  '61 ;  resigned  Jan.  18,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67 ;  ace.  May  24, 
'67;  Capt  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  70;  Major  Surg.  July  21,  '85.  Service—In  the 
field,  during  War  of  the  Rebellion,  from  Sept.,  '61,  to  Jan.,  '63 ;  at  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.,  Mar.  to  Sept.,  '65;  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  June,  '66;  at  Willet's  Point,  N. 
Y.,  from  June,  '67,  to  May  14,  '69;  en  route  with  21st  Infantry  to  the  Department 
of  California,  May,  '69;  Post  Surgeon,  Camp  McDowell,  Arizona  T'y,  to  July,  71  ; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Whipple,  Arizona  T'y,  to  Oct.,  71 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Yuma, 
Cal.,  to  Oct.,  72 ;  at  Pre-idio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  Jan.,  73 ;  en  route  to  Modoc 
War  and  remained  in  active  service  in  that  war  until  Nov.,  73,  when  returned  to 
Presidio,  Cal.,  and  was  ordered  to  accompany  4th  Art.  to  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  returned 
to  Department  of  Cal.,  and  was  at  Presidio,  Cal. ;  granted  leave  of  absence  trom 
Dec.,  73,  to  April,  74;  PostSurg.,  Humboldt,Tenn.,  to  July,  74;  PostSurg.,  Fort 
Macon,  N.  C.,  to  May,  75 ;  Post  Surg.,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  June,  77 ;  at  Omaha  Bks., 
Neb.,  to  Sept.,  77 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.  T'y,  to  May,  79;  Post 
Surgeon,  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  to  Mar.,  '80 ;  in  the  field,  Wyo.  T'y,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  79; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  to  June,  '81 ;  leave  of  absence  to  Sept.,  '81 ; 
Attending  Surgeon,  Soldiers'  Home,  near  Washington,  to  May,  '85;  Post  Surgeon 
Newport  Barracks,  to  July, '86;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Sully,  Dak.,  to  July, '88; 

Post  Surgeon.  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at 

the  siege  of  Yorktown,  Battle  of  Williamsburg,  Seven  Days'  Fight,  and  Battle  of 
Fredericksburg,  Va.  History — Graduated  at  Princeton  College,  New  Jersey,  in 
'60,  with  degree  of  A.  B  ;  in  '63,  given  degree  of  A.  M. ;  graduated  in  medicine 
from  Jefferson  Medical  College  in  '65. 

De  Witt,  Theodore  F.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  J. ;  app. 
from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June  7,  '89  ; 
accented  June  10,  '89. 

Dickey,  Charles  J.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Nov.  1,  1837.  Retired; 
app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt. 
Nov.  5,  '64;  transferred  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  May  15, 
'69;  Major  8th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '88;  retired  Dec.  26,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt. 
July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. ; 
Brevet  Major  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta 
campaign,  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.  Honorably  mentioned — In"  Records 
of  the  Rebellion";  honorably  mentioned  in  "Official  Reports"  of  Gen.  Tuttle, 
COOP.  3d  Div.,  15th  Corps,  siege  of  Vicksburg ;  strongly  endorsed  for  Brevet  by 
Gen.  Sherman  and  Gen.  Osterhaus ;  papers  on  file  in  War  Dept.  Service— Asst. 
Com.  of  Muster  2d  and  3d  Div.,  15th  Army  Corps;  Com.  of  Muster  15th  Array 
Corps  from  May,  '63,  to  July,  '65 ;  participating  in  the  campaign  against  Vicks- 


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burg,  Atlanta,  and  march  to  the  sea;  on  duty  in  War  Department  Feb.,  72,  to 
April,  73;  Yellowstone  expedition  in  73  ;  at  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  from  July, 
74,  to  June,  75;  Sioux  campaign,  Gen.  Terry's  expedition,  in  76;  at  San  Anto- 
nio, Texas.  Feb.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  '82;  at  Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  Jan.,  '88; 
at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  from  Feb.,  '88,  to  Dec.,  '88,  when  retired.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Battles  of  Chickasaw  Bayou,  Arkansas  Post,  assault  on  Vicksburg 
Mny  19,  '63,  Missionary  Ridge,  Resaca,  Dillas,  assault  on  Kenesaw  Mountain, 
Atlanta  July  22  and  28,  '64,  Jonesboro'.  Commands  held — Fort  Mackinac,  Mich., 
from  July,  74,  to  June,  75 ;  Post  of  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Feb.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  '82 ; 
Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  Jan.,  '88. 

Dickinson,  Walter  M.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mas*. ;  app.  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '86. 

Dickman,  Joseph  T.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio ;  app.  from  Ohio. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  18,  '86.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied— Adj.  Jan.  18,  '86,  to  Nov.  7,  '86. 

Dietz,' William  D.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Ga. ;  app.  from  N.  Y. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rani*— Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3, '83;  accepted  Feb.  12, '84;  Capt., 
Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— On  duty  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  to  Sept., 
'84;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Selden,  N.  M.,  Sept.,  '84,  to  Aug.,  '85;  attached  to  Fort 
Stanton,  N.  M.,  Aug., '85,  to  Dec., '86,  eleven  months  of  this  period  beine  on  field 
duty  on  the  Mexican  border  and  in  New  Mexico,  principally  with  the  6th  Cav. : 
Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  Dec., '86,  to  Nov., '88;  Post  Surgeon  at 
Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '88,  to  present  time;  Camp  Surgeon,  U.  S.  Camp  of 
Instruction,  at  Monterey  and  Santa  Cruz,  Cal.,  July  to  Sept.,  '89. 

Dillenback,  John  W.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Boru  in  New  York  May  9,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906 ;  app.  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  ran^-^Private  and 
Corpl.  Co.  G,  10th  N.  Y.  Heavy  Art.,  August  7,  '62,  to  August  21,  '63;  Capt. 
4th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  August  22,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  April  11,  Y>r>;  :M 
Lieut.  1st  Art.  February  23,  '66;  accepted  April  12,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  May  1, 
'66;  Capt.  June  30,  '82.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  Vols.  and  Brevet  Lieut 
Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  1st  Art.  March  1,  75,  to  June  30, 

>QO 

Dimmick,  Eugene  D.  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Athens,  N.  Y.  July  31, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904 ;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Private  Co.  G,  2d  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  26,  '61 ;  discharged  July  31,  '61 ;  1st  Sergt 
Co.  M,  5th  N.  Y.  Cav.,  Oct.  7,  '61,  to  May  8,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y.  Cav.  May 
9,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  10,  '62;  Capt.  July  5,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Reg.,  Vet.  Res. 
Corps,  Feb.,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  9, '67;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  10,70; 
Capt.  Oct.  25,  '83.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  at  Albany, 
N.  Y.,  and  on  the  Canada  border  during  the  Fenian  raids;  in  Texas,  '67-75  ;  iit 
Fort  Wallace,  Kan.;  Lyon,  Col.,  76;  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  77-8;  the  campaign 
against  Victorio,  79-80 ;  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and  Old  Mexico;  R.  S.,  '82-4; 
Fort  Rilev,  '84-5;  Boomer  campaign,  Indian  Ter. ;  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  since 
'85.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  part  of  time,  '67-78.  Softies, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Harrisonburg,  Culpepper ;  battles  of 
Cedar  Mountain  (commanding  company),  second  Bull  Run  (escort  to  Gen.  Banks), 
South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Brandy  Station,  Chantilly ;  actions  of  Warrenton 
Junction,  Thoroughfare  Gap,  Beverly  Ford,  Hanover  Junction  ;  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, and  actions  of  Boonsboro'  and  Hagerstown  (.-severely  wounded,  taken 
prisoner  and  released) ;  discharged  on  account  of  disability  arising  from  wounds 
Nov.,  '63;  small  skirmishes  with  Indians  in  Texas.  Commands  held — Com.  Batt. 
D  and  H,  Troop  9th  Cav.,  at  the  affair,  Crow  Agency,  Mont.,  Nov.  5,  '87,  when 
"Sword  Bearer"  was  killed. 

Dinwiddie,  William  A.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind.  Retired :  app. 
from  Iowa — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Hospital  Steward  40th  Iowa  Inf.  Aug.  13,  '62, 
to  May  15,  '63  ;  Asst.  Surgeon  22d  Iowa  Inf.  May  16,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  21, 


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'65 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  20,  '68 ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '68 ;  transferred  to 
2d  Cav.  March  22,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  75;  retired  July  26,  '86. 

Doane,  Gustavus  C.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  May  29,  '40.  Retiring  year 
1904 ;  app.  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Sergt.  Cos.  I  and  A,  2d 
Mass.  Cav,,  Oct.  30,  '62,  to  March  22,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Cav.  Miss.  M.  B.  March  23, 
;64;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  23, '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  July  5, '68 ; 
accepted  Aug.'l,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  4,  '71 ;  Cant.  Sept.  22,  '84. 

Dodd,  George  A.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
Penn.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June  15,76. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  15, 76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  29,  '80 ;  Capt.  Aug.  31,  '89. 

Dodd,  Stephen  G.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed  from 
N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  25th  Mass.  Inf.  May  28,  '64 ;  honorably 
mustered  out  July  13,  '65;  Post  Chaplain  June  23,  79;  accepted  July  8,  79. 

Dodds,  Prank  L.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '87.  Service— Asst. 
Professor  Dept.  of  History,  Geography  and  Ethics  at  Military  Academy,  West 
Point,  N.  Y..  since  Aug.  27,  '87. 

Dodge,  Charles  Jr.  (First  Lieut  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt.,  gen.  ser.,  June  14,  75,  to  Oct.  28,  78  ;  2d 
Lieut.  24tb  Inf.  Oct.  25,  78  ;  accepted  Oct.  29,  78;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '83.  Staff 
positions  occupied.— Adj.  24th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '84,  to  Apr.  30,  '86 ;  A.  D.  C.  Apr.  30, 
'86,  to  Oct.  12,  '86;  Nov.  16,  '86,  to  Apr.  16,  '87  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Genl.  Merritt  June 
30,  '83,  to  Sept.  1,  '87. 

Dodge,  Francis  S.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Mass.  Sept.  11,  1842. 
Retiring:  year,  1906  ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and 
Corpl.  Co.  F,  23d  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Oct.  9,  '61,  to  Dec.  19,  '63;  1st  Lieut,  2d 
U.  S.  Colored  Cav.  Dec.  20,  '63  ;  Capt.  July  6,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  12,  '66  ; 
1st  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  24,  '67  ;  Capt.  July  31,  '67  ; 
accepted  Sept.  6,  '67;  Maj.  and  Pm.  Jan.  13,  '80;  accepted  Jan.  25,  '80.  Service 
— Engaged  in  the  operations  of  the  Army  of  the  James,  north  of  the  James  River, 
action  of  Fair  Oaks,  capture  of  Ft.  Fisher,  and  campaign  in  North  Carolina ;  in 
Texas  July  to  Nov.,  '65  ;  on  duty  in  Bureau  of  Refugees,  Freedmen,  and  Aban- 
doned Lands,  La.,  Nov.,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '66;  stationed  in  Texas  from  '67  to  75,  in- 
clusive, and  in  New  Mexico  during  76-79 ;  participated  in  numerous  scouts  and 
expeditions  against  hostile  Indians  during  this  period,  among  them  one  (com- 
posed entirely  of  the  9th  Cavalry)  to  the  Guadaloupe  Mountains  in  Jan. ,70,  which, 
under  his  command,  destroyed  a  large  camp  of  Indians,  killed  their  chief  and 
captured  a  number  of  ponies;  a  second  camp  was  subsequently  destroyed  in  this 
vicinity  in  the  summer  of  72;  in  Sept.,  79,  while  in  command  of  his  company, 
and  on  scouting  duty  in  Northwestern  Colorado,  hearing  of  the  attack  by  the 
White  River  Utes  on  the  command  of  Maj.  Thornburg,  he  marched  at  once  to 
their  relief,  and  joined  them  in  their  rifle-pits  near  Milk  Creek;  for  this  action  he 
was  appointed  major  and  paymaster  to  date  from  Jan.  13,  '80. 

Dodge,  Frederick  Li.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed  from 
N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  F,  44th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  29,  '62; 
discharged  June  18,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  18th  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.  Mar.  22,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Julv  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  Mar.  7,  '67;  accepted  June  7,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  22,  73 ;  Capt.  June  22,  '89. 

Dodge,  Richard  I.  (Colonel  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  C.  May  19,  1827.  Re- 
tiring year,  1891  ;  appointed  from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '44;  graduated  July  1,  '48.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  July  1,  '48;  2d  Lieut. 
Dec.  24,  '48 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  3,  '55  ;  Capt.  May  3,  '61 ;  Lt.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Jan.  1, 
,63,  to  Feb.  24,  '63;  Maj.  12th  Inf.  June  21,  '64;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
66  ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Mar.  15,  '69  ;  Lt.  Col.  23d  Inf.  Oct.  29,  73;  Col.  llth 
Inf.  June  26,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  30,  '65,  for  meritorious  and 
faithful  services  in  the  recruitment  of  the  Armies  of  the  United  States  ;  Bvt.  Col. 
Mar.  30,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the  organization 
of  the  Volunteer  Armies  of  the  United  States  during  the  war.  Staff"  positions  oc- 


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cupied— Adj.  8th  Inf.  Sept.,  '54,  to  Oct.  1,  '55;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  Jan.  1,  '81, 
to  June  26,  '82. 

Dodge,  Theodore  Ayrault  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pittstield,  Mass.,  May  28,  '42.  Retired  ;  app.  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
1st  Lieut.  101st  N.  Y.  Inf.  Feb.  13,  '62;  resigned  Oct.  16,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  101st  N.  Y. 


vices  at  Gettysburg,  Dec.  2,  '65 ;  Bvt.  Col.  Vols.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  war  Dec.  2,  '65 ;  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  battle  of  Gettysburg  Mar.  2,  '67 ;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  war  Mar.  2,  '67.  Service—  In  the  field  during  the  war 
'62-3-4;  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  Enrolment  P.  M.  G.  Office,  War  Dept.,  March, 
'64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  defenses  of  Washington  and  in  Barney's  div.,  3d 
Corps,  from  Fair  Oaks,  through  Seven  Days'  Fight  and  Pope's  campaign  (slightly 
wounded  at  Manassa*),  to  Chantilly  (wounded) ;  served  with  Army  Potomac  in 
Schurz's  div.,  1 1th  Corps,  from  Fredericksburg  through  Chancellorsville  Campaign 
to  Gettysburg  (wounded  and  captured — lost  right  leg).  History — Educated  in  Bel- 
gium, 1850  to  1854;  in  Berlin  under  Major  General  von  Froieich,  of  the  Prussian 
Army,  1854-1858  ;  studied  in  Heidelberg;  graduated  London  University  1861 ;  re- 
turned home  and  enlisted  in  N.  Y.  in  battalion  which  by  consolidation  became 
101st  N.  Y.  Vols. 

Dolphin,  John  P.  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Minn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Mar.  5,  '88;  accepted  April 
3,  '88. 

Donaldson,  Charles  Victor  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Sweden  Jan. 
11,1864.  Retiring  year,  1928;  app.  from  Iowa;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.  June 
11,  '88.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  11,  '88.  Commands  held— Co. 
almost  continuously  since  Oct.  2,  '88.  History — His  father  came  to  the  U.  S.  in 
August,  1868,  and  settled  in  Iowa.  From  the  10th  Congressional  District  of  Iowa 
he  was  appointed  a  Cadet  iniJune,  1883,  by  Hon.  A.  J.  Holmes,  now  Sergeant-at- 
Arms,  House  of  Representatives,  Washington,  D.  C. 

Donaldson,  T.  Q.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.  June  26,  '64.  Re- 
tiring year  1928 ;  appointed  from  S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sep.  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  Sep.  1,  '87.  Service— At  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  from 
Sep.  30,  '87,  to  present  time;  marched  with  2d  Batt.,  7th  Cav.,  to  the  G.  A.  R. 
encampment  at  Topeka,  Kan.,  '88;  participated  in  the  fall  manoeuvres  of  the  Dep. 
of  the  Missouri  in  the  Indian  Territory,  '89. 

Dorst,  Joseph  H.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  April  2, 1856.  Retiring 
year  1916;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '69; 
graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  13,  '73  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Mar.  20,  '79 ;  Capt.  March  2,  '85.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  4th  Cav.  May  17, 78, 
to  Jan.  1,  '83;  A.  D.  C.  Jan.  1,  '83,  to  March  24,  '84;  Instructor  of  Cavalry  Tac- 
tics at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  since  Aug.  28,  '89. 

Doubleday,  Abner  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  Army).  Born  at  Balls- 
ton  Spa,  N.  Y.  Retired.  App.  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sep.  1,  1838;  graduated  July  1,  '42.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July 
1,  '42 ;  2i  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Feb.  24,  '45 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '47  ;  Captain  March 
3,  '55  ;  Major  17th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  22,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  of  Vols. 
Feb.  3,  '62  ;  accepted  Feb.  28,  '62 ;  Major-Gen,  of  Vols.  Nov.  29,  '62 ;  accepted 
March  28,  '63  ;  Lieut.-Col.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  20,  '63  ;  honorably  mustered  out 
of  Volunteer  service  Aug.  24,  '65;  Colonel  35th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sep.  15,  '67  ;  unassigned 
March  15,  '69 ;  assigned  to  the  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.  Sep.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Brevet  Brig,  and  Major-Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably 
mentioned — In  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  vols.  and  pages  too  numerous  to 


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enumerate.  Service — In  the  field  in  the  war  with  Mexico,  '46  to  '48 ;  in  opera- 
tions connected  with  the  battle  of  Buena  Vista,  Feb.  22-3,  '47  ;  sent  to  Mexico, 
at  the  request  of  the  U.  S.  Senate  Committee,  to  investigate  the  Gardner  Min« 
claim,  Oct.  1 1,  '52  ;  on  frontier  duty  in  Texas,  '54-5  ;  engaged  in  hostilities  with 
Florida  Indians,  '56-'58 ;  was  second  in  command  ,at  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.,  at  the 
time  of  its  first  bombardment,  April  12-14,  '61,  on  which  occasion  he  aimed  the 
firht  gun  of  the  war  on  the  side  of  the  Union  ;  in  Shenandoah  campaign  of  Gen. 
Patterson,  June  3,  '61 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Aug.  30,  '61, 
to  May  22,  '62  ;  in  Cedar  Mountain  and  Second  Bull  Run  campaigns  from  Aug. 
10  to  Sep.  1,  '62 ;  in  the  Antietam  campaign  from  Sep.  1,  to  Oct.  30,  '62 ;  in  the 
Fredericksburg  campaign  from  Nov.  1  to  Dec.  16,  '62 ;  in  camp  near  Fredericks- 
burg  to  April  20,  '63  ;  sent  with  two  regiments  to  make  a  demonstration  against 
Port  Con  way,  on  the  lower  Rappahannock,  with  a  view  to  attack  the  enemy  in 
that  direction,  and  thus  facilitate  the  crossing  of  Gen.  Hooker's  army  above,  April 
20-1,  '63;  co-operated  under  fire  in  passage  of  the  river  below  Fredericksburg, 
April  29-30  and  May  1,  '63  ;  arrived  at  Chancellorsville  in  time  to  take  position 
with  First  Corps  on  the  right  of  the  army,  in  the  place  of  the  llth  Corps,  May  2 
to  5,  '63 ;  in  the  Gettysburg  campaign  in  command  of  the  1st  Corps  ;  on  July  1  he 
went  forward  to  Gettysburg,  by  order  of  Gen.  Reynolds,  to  reinforce  Buford's 
Cavalry,  who  were  holding  the  ridge  west  of  the  Seminary,  and  Gen.  Reynolds 
was  killed  within  fifteen  minutes  after  the  firing  began ;  Gen.  Doubleday  took 
his  place,  acting  for  some  hours  in  command  of  the  field,  when  Gen.  Howard 
made  his  presence  known.  The  llth  Corps  was  thrown  in  on  the  right  of  the  1st 
Corps,  but  soon  gave  way.  This  threw  the  weight  of  all  the  Confederate  forces  on 
the  1st  Corps,  which  had  been  contending  from  10  A.M.  to  3  P.M.  in  a  single  line 
against  double  lines  of  A.  P.  Hill's  troops,  who  outflanked  them  for  a  quarter  of 
a  mile  on  the  left,  while  two  'divisions,  under  Ewell,  came  down  upon  its  right 
flank.  The  1st  Corps,  after  successive  and  desperate  echelons  of  resistance,  fell 
back  to  the  cemetery  above  the  town.  The  1st  Corps  went  into  this  contest  about 
8200  strong  and  came  out  with  only  about  3500  men.  The  men  fought  desper- 
ately, and  there  seemed  to  be  no  straggling.  On  this  occasion  the  1st  Corps  cap- 
tured Archer's  Brigade,  the  greater  part  of  Davis'  Brigade,  and  almost  annihi- 
lated Iverson's  Brigade.  When  the  enemy  pierced  the  centre  of  Gen.  Meade's 
line  on  the  ridge  the  second  day  Gen.  Doubleday's  Division  (including  a  brigade 
of  fresh  troops  from  Vermont,  under  Gen.  Stannard,  which  had  been  ordered  to 
report  to  him)  was  sent  to  assist  in  regaining  the  position.  The  enemy  were 
already  retreating  when  he  arrived,  but  he  followed  them  up  and  retook  six  guns 
which  they  had  captured.  When  Pickett's  grand  charge  advanced  against  the 
left  centre  of  Gen.  Meade's  line  of  battle  on  the  third  day  it  struck  Gen.  Webb's 
Division  on  the  right  of  Gen.  Doubleday's  command.  In  their  advance  the 
charging  column  exposed  their  right  flank,  and  Gen.  Doubleday's  front  line, 
under  Gen.  Stannard,  wheeled,  threw  themselves  upon  the  vulnerable  point  and 
disordered  the  enemy's  advance  to  such  an  extent  that  they  were  easily  repulsed. 
On  their  retreat  they  occupied  temporarily  a  slashing  where  trees  had  been  cut 
to  clear  the  ground  for  our  artillery  fire.  There  two  of  Gen.  Doubleday's  regi- 
ments, under  Colonel  (now  General)  Gates,  of  the  20th  New  York  S.  M.,  charged 
the  slashing,  drove  out  the  enemy  and  completed  the  rout  of  Pickett's  force.  At 
the  close  of  the  action  Gen.  Doubleday  was  struck  by  a  piece  of  shell  and  knocked 
from  his  horse.  After  the  battle  Gen.  Doubleday  ascertained  that  a  junior  officer 
was  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  corps.  He  remonstrated  against  this  and 
was  ordered  to  report  to  Washington.  President  of  a  military  commission  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  for  the  punishment  of  fraudulent  contractors,  deserters  and 
bounty-jumper*,  winter  of  '63-4;  July  12,  '64,  was  assigned  to  the  command  of  a 
division  composed  of  citizen  clerks  and  about  1200  soldiers  in  the  forts  southeast 
of  Washington,  D.  C.,  during  Early's  raid  on  Washington;  April  14,  '65,  on  invi- 
tation from  the  War  Dept.,  accompanied  an  expedition  to  raise  over  Fort  Sumter 
the  same  old  flag  which  had  floated  there  at  the  beginning  of  the  war ;  at  Hart 
Island,  N.  Y.,  during  a  cholera  epidemic  in  17th  Inf.,  May,  '65 ;  at  Galveston, 
Texas,  during  yellow  fever  epidemic  from  May,  '66,  to  Sep.,  '67;  at  New  York 


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City  as  member  of  a  retiring  board,  '68  ;  in  chargB  of  recruiting  service  on  the 
Pacific  Coast,  at  San  Francisco,  from  April  26,  '69,  to  Dec.  15,  70  ;  at  Fort  Mc- 
Kavett,  Texas,  to  72,  and  then  ordered  with  his  regiment  to  Brownsville,  Texas. 
Oa  his  way  to  Brownsville,  while  crossing  the  sand  desert  beyond  Corpus  Christi, 
wa-i  stung  in  the  night  by  some  venomous  reptile.  His  health  was  seriously  im- 
paired, and  as  he  had  been  more  than  thirty  years  in  service,  he  applied  to  be 
retired.  He  was  offered  an  indefinite  sick  leave,  but  as  he  could  not  reconcile 
himself  to  receive  full  pay  without  rendering  any  equivalent,  he  preferred  to  retire. 
He  did  so  Dec.  11,  73,  on  the  lineal  rank  of  Colonel.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Battle  of  Monterey,  Sep.  21-3,  '46 ;  in  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.,  when  it  was  first  bom- 
barded, April  12-14,  '61 ;  in  artillery  duels  with  Confederates,  Aug.  21-2,  '62 ;  in 
baUle  of  Groveton,  Va.,  Aug.  28,  '62 ;  in  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Aug. 
29-30,  '62;  in  battle  of  South  Mountain,  Md.,  Sep.  14,  '62;  in  battle  of  Antietam, 
M'l.,  Sep.  16-17,  '62;  in  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec,  12-13,  '62  ;  in  battle 
of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  2-5,  '63 ;  in  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3, 
'63.  Commands  held — In  command  of  the  artillery  defenses  of  Washington,  D. 
C.,  Aug.  30,  '61  ,  and  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  defenses  of  Washington, 
D.  C.,  Feb.  3,  '62;  commanded  brigade  in  King's  Division  of  McDowell's  Corps 
from  May  to  Aug.  30,  '62;  commanded  division  Aug.  30, '62 ;  in  command  of 
brigade  from  Aug.  30,  '62,  to  Sep.  16,  '62 ;  commanded  division  in  Army  of  Po- 
tomac from  Sep.  16,  '62;  to  July  1,  '63;  commanded  1st  Corps  July  1,  '63;  in 
command  of  Recruiting  Rendezvous  at  Hart  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  May  15,  '65,  to 
'66  ;  in  command  of  Galveston,  Texas,  from  May,  '66,  to  Sep.,  '67. 

Dougherty,  John  J.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  14,  72  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  21,  '80. 

Dougherty,  William  B.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Sept.  29, 
1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Prv.  gen. 
ser.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Go's.  K  and  G,  1st  Inf.  April  10,  '60,  to  Mar. 
18,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63 ;  accepted  Mar.  18,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  9. 
'65 ;  Capt.  Mar.  1,  78.  Brevet  rank—Evi.  1st  Lieut.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.  Service — In  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion '61-5;  in  the  Peninsula  and  Fredericksburg  campaigns,  with  Army  of 
Potomac  '62  ;  in  the  Vicksburg  campaign  of  '63,  with  Army  of  the  West;  in  the 
Teche  and  Red  River  expeditions  '64  ;  with  regiment  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Aug., 
'64,  to  May,  '65  ;  provost-marshal  of  the  parishes  of  Jefferson  and  Orleans,  La., 
to  May,  "66  ;  agent  for  "  Lower  Brule "  and  "  Yanktonnai  ''  Sioux,  in  Dakota, 
from  March,  78,  to  November,  '81;  in  Arizona  and  on  the  Pacific  coast  to  '90  ;  at 
Fort  Gaston,  Cal.,  t>  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — At  the  battles  of  2d 
Bull  Run,  Antietam,  action  of  Shepherdstown,  battles  of  Fredericksburg  (com- 
manding company),  action  of  Leestown  (tw>  actions),  and  Snicker's  Gap  (com- 
manding company);  battle  of  Big  Black  River  and  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss., 
wounded  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg;  assistant  commissary  of  musters  3d  Division; 
13th  Army  Corp;?,  Miy,  '63,  to  August,  '6t;  in  the  Teche  expedition,  and  engaged 
at  the  actions  of  Grand  Coteau  (2  actions)  and  Spanish  Lake ;  in  the  Red  River 
expedition,  and  engaged  at  the  battle*  of  Mansfield,  Pleasant  Hill,  actions  of 
Bayou  Rapids,  Alexandria  and  Bayou  de  Glaize,  La  ;  engaged  in  seven  (7)  minor 
actions  on  Bayou  Rapids,  and  in  lines  covering  Alexandria,  La.,  in  April,  '64 ; 
battle  of  Avoyelles  Prairie,  and  action  near  Mansura,  La.,  April,  '64 ;  battle  on 
Bayou  de  Glaize,  La.,  April,  '64. 

Douglass,  Henry  (Colonel  10th  Inf.)  Born  in  N.  Y.,  March  9.  1827.  Re- 
July  tiring  year  1891 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy 
1,  '47;  graduated  July  T,  '52.  Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '52; 
2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '53  ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  In£  Mar.  3,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  S^j.t. 
10, '56;  Capt.  18th  Inf.  May  14, '61;  accepted  July  15,  '61;  Maj.  3d  Inf.  July 
28,  '66 ;  unassigned  Mar.  15,  '69  ;  Assd.  to  llth  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70 ;  Lieut.  Col.  14th 
Inf.  Jan.  10,  76;  C  >1.  10th  Inf.  July  1,  '85.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Maj.  Dec.  31. 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. 

Douglass,  William  O.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.)    Born   in 


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N.  Y.  Retired.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F, 
2d  Batt,  14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Mar.  10,  '62,  to  July  19,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf. 
June  30, '62;  accepted  July  19, '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '64.  Retired  Dec  31, 
'64,  on  account  of  wounds.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Dowdy,  Robert  W.  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Miss.  Jan.  31,  '54. 
Retiring  year  1918;  appointed  from  Ark.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1, 
75;  graduated  June  13,  79.  '  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  13,  79:  1st 
Lieut.  Dec.  12,  '85.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Sisseton,  Oct.  28,  79,  to  March  16, 
"80;  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.  from  June  20, '80,  till  July  10,  '83;  Prof,  of  Military 
Science  and  Tactics  at  the  University  of  the  South,  Teun.,  Aug.  15,  '83,  till  Aug. 
15,  '86;  with  regiment  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  till  Nov.  29,  '89;  on 
duty  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  organizing  the  National  Guard  of  that  State,  Nov.  29, 
'89,  to  June  1,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post.  Adj.  at  Fort  Sisseton,  Oct.  28, 
79,  till  March  16,  '80;  Post  Adj.  of  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  March  15  to  April 
15,  '88.  Commands  held— Indian  Scouts  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  from  Nov.  15,  '80, 
till  June  30,  '81. 

Downey,  George  M.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maryland. 
Retired.  App.  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Oct.  26,  '61  ; 
accepted  Feb.  13,  '62  ;  Capt.  Oct.  5,  '65 ;  transferred  to  32d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  21st  Inf.  April  19,  '69 ;  retired  March  6,  '88.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Capt. 
July  2,  '63  ;  Bvt.  Major  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  2d  Batt.,  14th 
Inf.,  Oct.,  '62,  to  Mar.,  '63;  Adjt.  2d  Batt.,  14th  Inf.,  Nov.,  '64,  to  Dec.  11,  '64; 
Adj.  14th  Inf.  Dec.  11,  '64,  to  Oct.  5,  '65. 

Drake,  Alexander  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Louisville,  Ky.,  June  8, 
1818.  Retired.  App.  from  Kentucky— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d 
Inf.  Feb.  21,  '57  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  9,  '61 ;  retired  Aug.  27,  '62; 
Colonel  1st  Provisional  Ohio  M.,  Morgan's  Raid,  '63.  Brevet  rank — Brevet 
Major,  Lieut.-Col.  and  Colonel  May  31,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices. Honorably  mentioned — Has  letters  from  Genla.  Scott,  Gaines,  Taylor  and 
others  commending  him  for  services  in  Florida,  Mexico,  etc.  Major  Sprague,  in 
his  "  History  of  the  Florida  War,"  from  '36  to  '40,  speaks  in  commendatory 
terms  of  his  services.  Service — On  staff  of  Col.  Loomis,  5th  Inf.,  in  the  cam- 
paign during  summer  of  '57  ;  at  Fort  Columbus  '58  ;  at  Forts  Randall  and  Lara- 
mie,  latter  part  of  '58,  to  July,  '60 ;  at  Camp  Joe  Holt  until  July  18,  '61,  assisted 
in  raising  ''Rousseau's  Brigade"  ;  and  in  Army  of  Potomac  until  retired  ;  re- 
construction duty,  President  of  Courts  '67-69.  Staff  positions  occupied — Chief 
of  Engineers  on  staff  of  Col.  Loomis,  5th  Inf.,  '57  ;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Columbus 
first  part  of  '58;  Post  Adj.  at  Forts  Randall  and  Larauiie  latter  part  of  '58,  to 
July,  '60  ;  A.  I.  G.,  Phila.,  Pa.,  '63  to  Nov., '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Campaign 
during  summer  of  '57,  resulting  in  capture  and  removal  west  of  "  Billy  Bow- 
legn."  Commands  held — "Rousseau's  Brigade"  at  break-out  of  Rebellion  at 
"  Camp  Joe  Holt"  until  July  18,  '61.  History— Midshipman  U.  S.  Navy  June 
24,  '34;  resigned  Jan.  28,  '37;  Civil  Eng.  attached  to  Corp-*  Topographical  Eng- 
gineers,  '39-40 ;  Acting  Lieut.  Co.  H,  2d  Drag.,  Post  No.  4,  Florida,  '40 ;  Civil  Eng. 
attached  to  Eng.  Corps,  Ohio  River  Improvement  Breakwater,  Cleveland.  Ohio, 
etc.,  '42-6;  Mexico  '47-8;  Military  Surveyor,  Fts.  Jackson  and  St.  Philip, 
Louisiana,  '49  ;  S.  Pacific  R.  R.  Survey  '50 ;  Florida  Ship  Canal  Survey  '53-4  ; 
Bureau  of  Construction  '54  to  Feb.  28,  '57. 

Dravo,  Edward  B.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.)  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed 
from  Penna.  Cadet  in  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72  ;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  30,  '81. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  6th  Cav.  May  31,  '83,  to  Oct.  11,  '83. 

JJrew,  George  A.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Mich.,  March  15,  1832.  Re- 
tiring year  1896.  Appointed  from  Mich.—Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— dipt.  6th 
Mich.  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  11,  '62;  Maj.  Sept.  24,  '63;  hon.  mus.  out  Oct.  11,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  lOih  U.  S.  Inf.  May  15,  '66;  accepted  July  11,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  26, 
'68;  uuassigned  May  19/69;  assd.  to  3d  Cav.  Jan.  1,71;  Capt.  March  20,  79. 


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Jsrevet  rank — 1st  JLieut.  Mar.  2,  bv,  lor  gallant  ana  mentorio 
campaigns  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  in  '64;  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  against  Richmond,  Va.,  in  1865 ;  Li< 
Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  highly  distinguished  and  meritorious  services  in 


Brevet  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant^  and  meritorious  services  in  the 

'67,  for  gallant  and 
Lieut.- 

Shenaudoah  Valley ;  Col.  Vol.  Apr.  9,  '65,  for  highly  distinguished  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  campaign  against  Richmond,  Va. 

Druien,  James  L.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Drum.  John  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland,  June  13, 1840.  Retiring 
year  1904.  Appointed  from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  8th  Cal. 
Inf.  Dec.  5,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  24,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28, 
'66  ;  accepted  December  12,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67  ;  accepted  September  30, 
Jo7 ;  unassigned  July  22,  '69 ;  asa'd  to  10th  Inf.  December  15,  '70 ;  Capt.  September 
15,  '84. 

Drum,  Richard  C.  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  Co.  K,  1st  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  Dec.  It',, 
M6 ;  discharged  March  1,  '47;  2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Inf.,  Feb.  18,  '47;  ace.  March  17, 
'47  ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.,  April  9,  '47  ;  trans,  to  4th  Ait.,  March  S,  '4*  ;  l<t 
Lieut.  Sept.  16,  '50;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  G.,  March  16,  '61 ;  accepted  March  23,  '61 ; 
Major  A.  A.  G.,  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Lieut.-Col.  A.  A.  G.,  July  17,  '62;  Col.  A.  A. 
Feb.  22,  '69 ;  Brig.  Gen.  A.  G.,  June  15,  '80 ;  accepted  June  16,  '80.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Chapultepec  ;  Col.  Sept.  24, '64,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  War; 
Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  tor  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adjutant 
General's  Dept.  during  the  War.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.,  Oct.  10,  '55, 
to  July  8,  '56,  and  Nov.  11,  '56,  to  May  17,  '58  ;  Adj.  Art.  School  Sep.,  7>8,  to 
Jan.,  '60  ;  Ord.  Officer  Art.  School,  Jan.  9,  '60,  to  April  21,  '60.  Service— Joined 
the  9th  Inf.  May  19,  '47,  and  served  therewith  in  the  war  with  Mexico  to  July, 
'48,  when  he  joined  the  4th  Art.  and  served  with  that  regiment  enroutefrom  Mex- 
ico to  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Aug.  14,  '48;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Oct.  21, 
Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  to  April  25,  '49 ;  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  June  4,  '50;  on  1 
to  Oct.  20,  '50;  on  detached  service  with  light  battery  to  March  11,  '51 ;  with 
regiment  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  May  .23,  '51  ;  on  detached  service,  conduct- 
ing recruits  to  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  to  July  21,  '51;  with  regiment  at  Ft.  Colum- 
bus, N.  Y.  H.,  to  Aug  12,  '51;  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C.,  to  June  6,  '52  ;  Fort  Brady, 
Mich.,  to  Oct.,  '53;  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan  ,  to  May  25,  '55;  on  detached  service 
as  acting  commissary  of  subsistence  of  a  battalion  of  the  6th  Inf.  en  route  to  Fort 
Kearney,  Neb.,  to  July  1,  '55;  commanding  section  of  Art.  in  the  Topeka  expe- 
dition, July, '56;  acting  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Oct.,  '56; 
with  Regt.  at  the  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  June  4,  '58,  to  April  3,  'Cl ; 
awaiting  orders  and  en  route  to  Cal.,  to  May  6,  '61 ;  on  duty  as  Asat.  Adj. -Gen.  at 
H'dq'rs  Dep.  of  the  Pacific,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  June,  '65  ;  H'dq'rs  Dept.  of 
Cal.  to  Oct.  1,  '66  ;  H'dq'rs  Dept.  of  the  East,  New  York  City,  from  Dec.  27,  '60, 
to  Jan.  6,  '68 ;  H'dq'rs  3d  Mil.  Dist.  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  Aug.  1,  '68,  and  of  the  Dep. 
of  the  South  to  March  20,  '69;  at  H'dq'rs  Military  Division  of  the  Atlantic, 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  from  April  3,  '69,  to  Dec.  16,  '72,  and  at  New  York  City  to 
Nov.  26, '73;  H'dq'rs  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri,  at  Chicago,  111.,  irom 
Nov.  28,  '73,  to  May  2,  78 ;  on  duty  in  the  Adj. -General's  offices,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  to  date  of  retirement.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Con- 
treras,  Churubusco,  Molino  Del  Rey,  Chapultepec,  and  Garita  de  Belen,  Mexico, 

Drum,  William  P.  (Lieut.-Col.  12th  Inf.).  Born  on  Governor's  Island,  N. 
Y.  H.,  Nov.  16,  '33.  Retiring  year  1897.  App.  from  Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt. 
Co.  F,  2d  Ohio  Inf.,  June  1,  '61,  to  July  31,  '61  ;  Lieut.-Col.  5th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  April 
1,  '65  ;  Col.  May  29,  '65  ;  must,  out  Aug.  21,  '65  ;  Cadet  Mil.  Acad.  from  July  1, 
'50,  to  May  29,  '51,  and  from  July  1,  '51,  to  May  11,  '52 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.,  Aug. 
6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  9,  '61;  Capt.  May  1,  '63;  Major  14th  Inf.,  June  22, 


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Lieut.-Col.  12th  Inf.,  Dec.  8,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major,  U.  S.  A.,  for  gal- 
lant services  during  the  campaign  of '64,  before  Kichmond,  Va.;  Brevet  Lieut.- 
G>1.,  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va. 
Honorably  mentioned — Received  honorable  mention  in  report  of  Medical  Director, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  '64  (see  p.  167,  part  1st,  Med.  Vol.,  Med.  and  Surg.  History 
of  the  Rebellion)  ;  honorably  mentioned  in  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in 
reports  on  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Vol.  IX,  part  II,  p.  372  ;  second  Bull  Run, 
Vol.  XII,  part  II,  p.  499 ;  Antietam,  Vol.  XIX,  part  I,  p.  363 ;  Chancellorsville, 
Vol.  XXV,  part  I,  pp.  534-5,  so  far  published.  Service — On  duty  with  company  at 
Georgetown  and  Washington,  D.  C.;  provost  duty  to  Mar.,  '62  ;  in  the  field  '62-3  ; 
Acting  Inspector,  Provost  Marshal's  Dep.  State  of  Wis.,  May  to  July,  '63;  rejoined 
Co.  in  Army  of  the  Potomac,  July,  '63;  Com.  Co.  in  New  York  City,  Aug.  to 
Sep.,  '63 ;  in  New  York  Harbor,  and  Inspector  of  Prison  Camp,  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  to 
Feb.,  '65 ;  rejoined  Army  of  the  Potomac  March,  '65 ;  guarding  mustered-out 
troops,  Hart's  Island,  June  to  Aug.,  '65;  must,  out  of  Vol.  service  and  joined  Co. 
C,  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  Nov.,  '65 ;  with  Co.  at 
Louisville,  Ky.,  to  Sep.,  '66  ;  Military  District  of  Ky.,  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  March, 
'69  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  in  States  of  Ala.,  Ga.,  Miss,  and  S.  C.,  to  Sep.,  '76 ;  on  re- 
cruiting service  at  Boston,  Mass.,  to  July,  '77  ;  relieved  at  his  own  request  and 
joined  Co.  in  Dep.  of  the  Columbia,  participating\in  campaigns  incident  to  Nez 
Perces  and  Bannock  wars  of  '77  and  '78  ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Boston,  Mass., 
to  Oct.,  '80  ;  on  duty  with  company  at  Fort  Colville,  Washington  Ter.,  to  Aug., 
'82 ;  at  Camp  on  White  River,  Col.,  with  14th  Inf.,  to  Aug.,  '83  ;  at  Fort  Sidney, 
Neb.,  to  June,  '84  ;  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Washington  Ter.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  A.  A.  G.  Military  District  of  Ky.,  to  March,  '69;  Chiei  Ambulance  Officer, 
5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Feb.  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  Acting  Inspector  Gen.  for 
Dep.  of  Columbia  to  June,  '85  ;  trans,  as  Acting  Inspector  Gen.  to  Dep.  of  Ariz., 
h'dq'rs  at  Whipple  Bks.,  Prescott,  Ariz.,  July,  '85  ;  changed  station,  with  Dep. 
h'dq'rs,  to  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  Jan., '87;  trans,  as  A.  Ins.  Gen.  to  Dep.  of  Dakota  at 
St.  Paul,  Minn.,  Aug.,  '88 ;  present  station  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated 
in  first  battleof  Bull  Run,  July  21,  '61  ;  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of 
Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Antietam,  action  of  Shepherdstown 
Ford,  and  battles  of  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville;  and  with  reserve  at  the 
battles  of  Hanover  Court  House,  Mechanicsville  and  White  Oak  Swamp ;  engaged 
at  the  operations  at  Mine  Run,  and  with  reserve  at  the  battles  of  Rappahannock 
Station  and  Bristoe  Station ;  present  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania, 
North  Anna,Tolopotomy,  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg,  Weldon  Railroad,  Poplar 
Grove  Church  and  first  Hatcher's  Run  ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  and 
capitulation  of  Lee's  Army,  Appomattox  Court  House,  ya.  History — Son  of 
Captain  Simon  A.  Drum,  4th  Art.,  who  fell  while  commanding  his  battery  at  the 
Belen  Gate,  City  of  Mexico,  Sept.  13,  '47;  at  Owatonna,  Minn.,  in  the  spring  of 
'61,  and,  at  their  request,  drilled  young  men  for  Vol.  service;  proceeded  to  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  in  May,  '61,  and  made  application.for  commission  in  Regular  Army; 
joined  Co.  F,  2dlnf;  commissioned  by  Governor  of  Ohio  to  raise  Co.  of  three 
years'  Vols. ;  while  so  engaged  at  Springfield,  Ohio,  received  appointment  in  Reg- 
ular Army,  and  resigned  State  appointment. 

Duane,  James  C.  (Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '44;  graduated  July  1,  '48. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  Eng.  July  1,  '48  ;  2d  Lt.  Mar.  16,  '53 ;  1st  Lt.  July  1, 
'55;  Capt.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  61  (declined);  Capt.  Eng.  Aug.  6,  '61;  Maj.  Mar.  3, 
'63;  Lt.  Col.  Mar.  7,  '67;  Col.  Jan.  10,  '83;  Brig.  Gen.  Chief  of  Eng.  Oct.  11/86; 
accepted  Oct.  12,  '86;  retired  June  30,  '88.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  and  Bvt. 
Col.  July  6,  '64,  for  meritorious  and  faithful  services  in  the  field  in  the  campaign 
from  the  Rapidan  to  the  James,  and  particularly  for  distinguished  professional 
services  in  the  operations  before  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  in 
the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen. 
Robert  E.  Lee.  Service— Served  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  company  of  Sappers  and 
Miners  and  Pontoniera  '48-54;  asst.  instructor  in  Practical  Military  Engineering 


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at  the  Military  Academy  Sept.,  '52-Aug.,  '54;  asst.  eng.  Fort  Trumbull,  Ct.,  and 
Fort  Carroll,  Md.,  '54-56;  light-house  engineer  New  York  District  Aug., '56-Mar., 
'58;  in  command  of  Engineer  Company,  Utah  Expedition,  Mar.-Oct.,  '58;  in- 
structor of  Practical  Military  Engineering,  and  in  command  of  Sappers,  Miners 
and  Pontoniera  Oct.,  '58-Jan.,  '61;  served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  in 
command  of  Engineer  companv,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.-April,  '61  ;  Fort 
Pickens,  Fla.,  Apr.-Sept,  '61;  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct., '61-Mar., 
'62;  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  Feb.-Mar., '62;  in  command  of  Engineer  Battalion,  in 
the  Virginia  Peninsular  Campaign,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  engaged  in  the 
actions  incident  thereto,  and  in  construction  of  field-works  and  building  bridges 
across  Chickahominy  and  White  Oak  Swamp;  chief  engineer  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  in  ihe  Maryland  Campaign,  and  engaged  in  the  actions  of  that  cam- 
paign, Sept.-Nov.,  '62;  chief  engineer  of  the  Department  of  the  South  Nov.,  '62- 
June,  '63;  chief  engineer  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  July,  '63-June,  '65;  en- 
gaged in  the  actions  of  the  Rapidan  and  Richmond  Campaigns,  ending  with  the 
capitulation  of  Gen.  Lee;  commanding  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  and  superin- 
tending engineer  of  the  defenses  of  the  eastern  entrance  to  N.  Y.  Harbor;  at 
eastern  stations  to  '86;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Chief  of  Engineers  to  '88,  date 
of  retirement. 

Du  Barry,  Beekman  (Col.  and  Asst.  C.  G.  of  Sub.).    Born  in  New  Jersey 
Dec.  4,  1828.     Retiring  year,  1892;  appointed  from  N.  J.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 


Sub.  Feb.  9, '63;  Lieut.  Col.  Asst.  Com'y  Gen.  May  20,  '82;  Col.  Asst.  Com'y 
Gen.  Sept.  3,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Princ.  Asst.  Professor  of  French 
«t  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from  Aug.  31,  '59,  to  May  11,  '61;  treasurer  at  the 
Mil.  Academv  from  Sept.  7,  '79,  to  Aug.  28,  '81. 

Dubois,  Richard  C.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  r>mk— Pvt.  Co.  K,  6th  Pa.  Res.,  Apr.  23.  '61 ;  discharged 
Jan.  27,  '62;  Sgt.  Co.  B,  17th  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.,  Sept.  15,  '62;  discharged  Nov.  29, 
'62;  1st  Lieut,  and  Adj.  158th  Pa.  Mil.  Nov.  30,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  12,  '63  ; 
Pvt.  Gen.^er.  from  Mar.  6,  '64,  to  Oct.  10,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  D, 
'65;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  9, '65;  accepted  Oct.  10,  '65;  retired  Dec.  15,70,  for  disa- 
bility in  line  of  duty. 

Ducat,  Arthur  C.( First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  B'irn  in  Chicago,  111..  Sept.  25, 
1856.  Retiring  year,  1920 ;  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  in  75 ;  graduated  in  79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  13,  79;  transferred  to  3d  Cav.  Sept.  8,  79;  M 
Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '83 ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '87.  Service— Reported  for 
duty  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Oct.  2,  79,  and  was  ordered  into  the  field,  with 
his  troop,  the  next  day,  to  take  part  in  the  field  operations  against  the  hostile 
Utes;  was  initiated  into  the  service  by  a  250  mile  march,  in  the  winter,  in  Wy- 
oming; at  the  close  of  this  campaign  was  ordered  to  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  with 
his  troop,  and  served  there  two  years;  employed  in  rebuilding  the  military  road 
from  Rock  Creek  to  Fort  Fetterman,  and  in  constructing  a  bridge  over  the  marshy 
land  between  Fort  Sanders  and  the  city  of  Laramie;  while  en  route,  in  1881,  to 
take  advantage  of  a  long  leave  of  absence,  he  turned  back  to  his  command,  hav- 
ing heard  ihat  they  were  ordered  after  the  Ute  Indians  in  Colorado ;  was  attached 
to  Col.  Curleton's  command;  this  command  encountered  on  the  20th  of  June,  in 
this  year,  a  severe  snow-storm,  this  showing  the  uncertainty  of  summer  weath-r 
in  Colorado  and  Wyoming.  In  '82  was  ordered,  with  his  troop,  to  Fort  Russell, 
Wyo. ;  in  the  summer  of '82  his  regiment  was  ordered,  post  haste,  to  Arizona,  to 
assist  the  6th  Cav.  in  the  A.pache  campaign  ;  was  in  the  saddle  for  11  of  the  12 
months  he  served  in  Arizona,  the  time  being  mostly  spent  in  scouting  after 
Indians  and  looking  up  their  whereabouts,  with  small,  swift-moving  detachments; 
while  stationed  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz.,  was  detailed,  under  instructions  from 
Gen.  Crook,  to  move  along  the  boundary  line  between  the  United  States  and 


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Mexico,  from  New  Mexico  to  the  Gulf  of  California,  and  to  report  the  condition 
of  affairs  there,  and  examine  the  position  of  the  monument;!  marking  the  bound- 
ary line,  as  a  preliminary  survey  for  the  information  of  the  Engineer  detachment, 
which  was  soon  to  survey  the  same.  The  report  submitted  by  Lt.  Ducat  upon 
this  occasion  was  of  great  interest,  no  one  having  been  over  the  line  since  1854; 
much  that  was  new  and  strange  was  related  ;  was  complimented  by  Capt.  Sy- 
monds,  of  the  Engineers,  for  the  usefulness  of  his  report.  It  was  of  great  service 
to  Lt.  Ducat  later  in  his  long  trip  over  the  line.  He  marched  760  miles  in  73 
days  on  this  trip,  being  once  three  days  without  water  ;  detailed  as  a  student  at 
the  School  of  Application  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  graduating  there  with 
good  standing;  reported  to  his  troop  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas;  the  day  alter  arriv- 
ing there  was  sent  out  in  command  of  a  troop  of  cavalry  to  guard  Viejo  Pass,  on 
the  Rio  Grande,  and  the  water-holes  thereabouts,  against  a  party  of  Apaches,  who 
were  said  to  be  coming  northward  under  the  chief  Geronimo,  from  Sonora,  in 
Mexico.  Upon  his  return  to  Fort  Davis,  was  sent,  with  his  troop,  to  take  station 
at  Camp  Pena  Colorado,  Texas ;  in  the  fall  of  '86  was  ordered,  in  command  of 
his  troop,  back  to  Fort  Davis ;  shortly  alter  this  was  ordered,  with  a  troop,  to 
investigate  the  cattle-stealing  and  the  atrocities  of  highwaymen  on  the  Mexican 
frontier,  and  in  the  vicinity  of  Presidio  del  Norte  and  Fort  Quitman,  on  the  Eio 
Grande.  His  report  brought  him  into  a  little  paper  war  with  the  Mexican  min- 
i.-ter  in  Washington.  In  '87,  having  grown  too  heavy  for  the  cavalry  service 
(weighing  245  IDS.),  he  transferred  to  the  24th  Inf.  He  reported  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T. 
While  here  commanded  a  troop  of  cavalry  in  the  Indian  troubles  at  Anadarko, 
the  Kiowas  having  broken  out.  In  May,  '88,  was  ordered  to  Arizona;  he  was 
sent  in  command  of  his  company  to  San  Carlos,  Ariz.  In  Oct.,  '88,  was  Prof,  of 
Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Nevada  State  University  ;  was  the  first  military 
officer  at  this  college,  and  organize!  the  Military  Department  there.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied — Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Ord.  Officer,  Signal  Officer  and 
Range  Officer  at  Camp  Pena  Colorado,  Tex. ;  Post  Adj.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  San 
Carlos,  Ariz.  Commands  held—C&mp  Pena  Colorado,  Tex. ;  Troop  in  fall  of  '86  ; 
Troop  of  Cav.  in  the  Indian  troubles  at  Anadarko ;  Co.  at  San  Carlos,  Ariz. 
History— Son  of  Gen.  A.  C.  Ducat,  of  Ch  cago,  who  wan  the  Inspector  General  of 
the  Armies  of  the  Cumberland  and  Tennessee,  under  Rose  rans  and  Thomas. 
Gen.  Ducat  was  lately  the  Major  General  commanding  the  Illinois  State  Militia, 
and  commanded  it  in  the  great  Chicago  jiots. 

Dudley,  Edgar  S.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  New  York,  June  14, 1845. 
Retiring  year  1909;  appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  '66;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  Y.  L.  Art. 
May  28,  '64 ;  hon.  must.  out.  Nov.  28,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70; 
1st  Lieut.  Oct.  29,  '75.  Strvice — Reported  for  duty  at  regimental  headquarters  2d 
Art.,  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Sept.  29,  '70;  assigned  to  Battery  E,  2d  Art.; 
served  at  Fort  Cape  Disappointment  (now  Fort  Canby),  W.  T.,  Oct.  10,  70,  to 
Nov.  8,  72  ;  Disbursing  Officer  Freedman's  Branch  A.  G.  O.  at  Fort  Macon  and 
Newberne,  N.  C.,  December  12,  72,  to  Aug.  20,  74;  on  leave  of  absence  Aug.  25, 
74,  to  May  1,  75  ;  graduated  at  Albany  Law  School,  Albany,  N.  Y. ;  Fort  Mon- 
roe, Va.  (artillery  school),  May  1,  75,  to  May  1,  '76 ;  on  sick-leave  of  absence 
July  6  to  Nov.  28,  75  ;  awaiting  orders  May  1  to  May  30,  76  ;  on  sick-leave  of 
absence  May  30,  76,  to  Aug.  19,  76 ;  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics, 
University  of  Nebraska,  Sept.  2,  76,  to  June  30,  79;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  with 
Light  Battery  "A,"  2d  Art.,  July  7,  79,  to  Feb.  20,  '81 ;  Washington  Barracks,  D. 
C.,  Feb.  20,  '81,  to  Oct.  1,  '81  ;  on  sick-leave  and  leave  of  absence  Oct.  1,  '81,  to 
Jan.  14,  '82;  Newport  Barrack?,  Ky.,  Jan.  14, '82,  to  Nov.  21,  '84;  Prof.  Mil. 
Science,  etc.,  University  of  Nebraska,  Lincoln,  Neb.,  Nov.  21,  '84,  to  Sept.  1,  '88 ; 
inspecting  Neb.  N.  G.  Sept.  1,  '88,  to  Sept.  12,  '88,  with  Reg.  and  Bat.  at  Camp 


structor  Department  of  Law  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan., 
since  Nov.  2,  '89.     Staff" positions  occupied—A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.  14,  70, 

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to  Nov.  8,  72,  and  a  portion  of  that  time  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T. ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Jan.  1,  73,  to  May  6,  73,  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C. ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  March  31  to  Sept.  30,  '82;  Post  Adj.  Jan.  19,  '82,  to  Nov.  21,  '84,  at 
Newport  Bks.,  Ky. ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Brevet  Major  General  Henry  J.  Hunt,  U  8. 
A.,  Com.  Dep.  South,  Aug.  1,  '82,  to  March  3,  '83 ;  Act.  Aide-de-Camp  March  3, 
'83,  to  Sept.  14,  '83,  date  of  Gen.  Hunt's  retirement ;  Act.  Judge  Advocate  Dept. 
of  the  South  Sept.  18,  '82,  to  Oct,  31,  '83  ;  Act.  Chief  O.  O.  Dep.  of  the  South  May 
1,  '83,  to  Oct.  31,  '83 ,  when  Dep.  merged  into  Dep.  East ;  Act.  Signal  Officer  A. 
A.Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Dec.  31,  '83,  to  March  31,  '84;  app.  Colonel  and  Aide-de- 
Camp  to  Gen.  John  M.  Thayer,  Governor  Neb.,  April  8,  '87  ;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Bar- 
rancas, Fla.,  Jan.  27,  '89,  to  May  22,  '89.  Commands  held— In  command  of  Bat. 
and  Post  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  Nov.  24,  72,  to  Aug.  25,  74 ;  in  command  of  Bat. 
"  G,"  2d  Art.,  and  Post  of  Newport  Bks.  Ky.,  July  2,  '82,  to  Sept.  29.  '82. 

Dudley,  Nathan  A.  M  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.,  Aug.  28,  1825. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  10th  Inf. 
March  3,  '55 ;  accepted  March  23,  '55;  Capt.  May  7,  '61;  Maj.  15ih  Inf.  Sept  13, 
'64 ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  3d 
Cav.  Dec.  15,70;  Lieutenant-Colonel  9th  Cav.  July  1,  76;  Colonel  l«t  Cav. 
June  6,  '85;  Colonel  30th  Massachusetts  Infantry  March  1,'62;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  of  Volunteer  service  Feb.  16,  '65.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  5,  '62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Baton  Rouge,  La. ;  Brevet 
Lieut.-Cjl.  June  14,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Port 
Hudson,  La. ;  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war;  BvU  Brig.-Gen.  Vols.  Jan.  18,  '65.  Service — Recruited  for  hU  own 
Co.  (E),  at  Springfield,  Mass. ;  conducted  250  recruits  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan., 
in  Aug., '55;  attached  to  Sioux  Expedition  under  Gen.  Harney,  with  his  Co. 
mounted  on  ponies  '55-6;  marched  from  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.,  fall  of  '56  ;  on  expedition  in  Jan.,  '57,  from  Fort  Snelling  in  pursuit  of 
In-ka-pa-du-ka's  band  of  Sioux;  in  the  Utah  expedition  of  '57,  when  the  com- 
mand was  forced  to  winter  on  Black's  Fork,  and  subsist  on  half  rations  without 
salt,  for  five  months;  in  rearguard  of  the  expedition  in  abandoning  Salt  Lake 
Valley  in  '61 ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Feb.  5,  '62  ;  on  duty  in  Boston  inspect- 
ing volunteer  troops  until  expedition  sailed  for  New  Orleans ;  assigned  to  the 
command  of  the  steamship  "  Mississippi "  with  1600  men  on  board,  and  took  part  in 
the  operations  terminating  with  the  capture  of  New  Orleans,  '62  ;  in  June,  '62, 
ordered  with  three  regiments  to  Baton  Rauge,  La. ;  in  July  ordered  to  the  point 
opposite  Vicksburg  to  assist  in  making  a  new  channel  for  the  boats  to  pass  that 
point ;  returned  to  Baton  Rouge  with  his  regiment  Aug.  1  and  on  the  1th  was 
assign3d  to  the  command  of  the  right  wing  of  the  forces  at  that  place,  consisting 
of  the  30th  Mass.,  21st  Ind.,  4th  Wis.,  6th  Mich.,  7th  Vt.,  mortar  section  of  bat- 
tery attached  to  21st  Ind.,  two  batteries  Mass.  Vol.  Art.,  and  one  troop  of  Mass. 
Cav. ;  in  the  battle  of  5th,  upon  the  fall  of  Gen.  Williams,  was  in  command  of 
all  the  f  >rces  engaged  ;  the  movements  of  all  the  troops,  after  the  death  of  Gen. 
Williams,  were  controlled  by  him ;  from  Aug.  18,  '62,  was  in  the  defenses  of  New 
Orleans,  La.,  and  on  staff  duty  in  the  city  to  the  spring  of  '63  ;  in  expedition  to 
Port  Hudson,  March,  '63 ;  made  two  reconnoisances  to  Port  Hudson  May  17-19, 
'63,  and  in  the  capture  of  that  place  July  8,  '63;  in  various  expeditions  and  en- 
gagements in  Louisiana  in  the  remaining  part  of  '63 ;  in  the  Red  River  expedi- 
tion '64 ;  ordered  to  New  Orleans  in  command  of  Camp  Carrollton,  to  organize  a 
cavalry  force  for  the  expedition  to  Mobile  in  May ;  relieved  from  duty  in  the 
Dep.  of  the  Gulf,  at  his  own  request,  on  the  cessation  of  hostilities  in  that  region, 
and  ordered  to  19th  Army  Corps  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley;  on  reaching  Wash- 
ington was  assigned  to  the  command  of  all  the  convalescent  cavalry  there,  some 
2000  in  number,  and  moved  with  them  toMonocacy  Junction,  where  he  distribu- 
uted  them  to  thair  proper  organizations ;  assigned  to  command  3d  Brig.  19th 
Corp*,  Oct.  12, '64  ;  in  Feb.,  '65,  ordered  to  report  to  Gen.  Thomas,  Com'g  Dep.  of 
the  C  -lumbia,  and  was  assigned  to  duty  on  his  brevet  rank  of  troops  stationed  at 
Tullahoma,  Tenn.,  March  7,  '65,  consisting  of  nine  regiments  of  infantry  and  one 
of  cavalry,  with  one  battery  of  artillery,  known  as  the  "defenses  of  Chattanooga 


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and  Nashville  E.  R. ;"  held  this  command  to  the  close  of  the  war;  in  charge  of 
Freedman'a  Bureau  at  Memphis,  Tenn. ;  relieved  by  Gen.  Howard,  but  reinstated 
by  the  President;  assigned  to  command  district  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  to '68 ;  in 
command  of  Natchez,  Miss.,  until  fall  of  '68  ;  at  Galveston,  Tex.,  to  '69 ;  Military 
Supt.  of  Prisons  at  Huntsville,  Tex.,  to  70  ;  in  Dept.  of  Arizona  to  Jan.,  71 ;  in 
Dept.  of  Platte  to  76;  in  New  Mexico  to  '80;  on  expedition  to  Mexico  in  pur- 
suit of  Apaches  in  '80 ;  in  New  Mexico  until  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  for  gix 
months  to  fall  of  '81 ;  in  New  Mexico  to  '82  ;  in  Kansas  to  '85;  in  Indian  Terri- 
tory to  June,  '85  ;  in  Dep.  of  Dakota  to  '89.  Commands  held — In  command  of 
party  to  capture  Cheyenne  Indians  '56 ;  expedition  against  Sioux  Indians  '57 ; 


at  Baton  Rouge  to  Aug.  18 ;  defenses  of  New  Orleans  to  Dec.,  '62 ;  3d  Brig., 
Augur's  division,  operations  against  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  expedition  up  Mississippi 
River  to  open  communication  with  Com.  Farragut;  forces  stationed  at  Merrill's 
Plantation  to  May  21,  '63 ;  brigade,  naval  batteries  and  four  horse  batteries  in 
ciptureof  Port  Hudson,  July,  '63;  expedition  to  Cox's  Plantation;  defenses  of 
Biton  R  mge  to  fall  of  '63;  cavalry  brigade  in  Red  River  expedition  to  April  20, 
'64;  Camp  Carrollton,  La.,  May,  '64;  3d  Brigade,  1st  Div.,  19th  Corps,  Oct.  12, 
'64;  troops  in  and  about  Tullahoma,  Tenn.,  from  March  7,  '65,  to  close  of  war; 
exercised  command  of  various  stations  on  the  Indian  frontier  from  the  close  of 
the  war  until  retired  from  active  service.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Action  of  Blue 
Water,  I.  T.,  Sept.  3,  '55;  capture  of  New  Orleans,  '62;  battle  of  Baton  Rouge, 
La.,  Aug.  5,  '62;  battle  of  Plain  Store,  May  21,  '62;  capture  of  Port  Hudson,  La., 
July  8,  '63;  Cox's  Plantation,  July  11,  '62;  Cane  River,  Wilson's  Log  Cabin, 
Death's  Hill,  Vermilion  Bayou  and  Sabine  X  Roads,  '64. 

Duff,  George  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Scotland.  Retired  ;  app.  from 
pa._ Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Priv.,  Corp.  and  1st  Serg't  Co.  D  102d  Pa.  Inf., 
August  16,  '61,  to  January  1,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  102d  Pa.  Infantry  January  1,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  September  23,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Veteran  Reserve  Corps  September  15, 
'64 ;  accepted  Sept.  24,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  23,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  43d  Inf.,  July  28, 
'66 ;  accepted  Nov.  24,  '66 ;  transferred  to  1st  Inf.  April  8,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb. 
13,  73 ;  retired  June  28,  78.  Service— Belonged  to  Couch's  Division,  4th  Corps, 
on  the  Peninsula,  the  Division  being  afterwards  transferred  to  the  6th  Corps. 
The  Brigade  Commanders  were  Gens.  J.  J.  Peck,  A.  P.  Howe  and  Frank 
Wheaton;  commencing  with  the  Peninsula  Campaign  '62,  participated  in  all  the 
campaigns,  skirmishes  and  battles  incident  thereto  that  fell  to  the  lot  of  that  part 
of  the  above  command  to  which  he  belonged,  until  wounded  at  Cold  Harbor,  Va., 
June  6,  '64. 

Duff,  Robert  J.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Penna.  Appointed  from 
Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lt.  8th  Cav.,  June  13,  '83. 

Dugan,  Thomas  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lt.  10th  Cav.  June  13,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  26,  '82 ; 
1st  Lt.  Oct.  29,  '88. 

Duggan,  Walter  T.  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  England  April  11, 1843. 
Retiring  year  1907  ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  5th 
Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  13,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  31,  '63  ;  Hosp.  Stwd.  U.  S.  A.  Sept. 
7,  '63 ;  discharged  Mar.  23,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  3,  '67;  accepted 
Mar.  23,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  13,  74;  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '86. 

Dunbar,  George  W.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Wisconsin— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Aug.  15,  76 ;  accepted 
Sept.  7,  76. 

Duncan,  George  B.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lt.  9th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Duncan,  Joseph  Wilson   (Captain  21st  Inf.).      Born  at  Fort  Ewell,  Tex., 


188  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  DUN 

June  29,  1853.  Ketiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank—'2d  Lieut.  21st  Int.  Oct.  1,  73;  1st  Lieut.  May  10,  78;  Captain  April  24/88. 
Service— Joined  at  Fort  Vancouver,  Wash.  Ter.,  Dec.  1,  73 ;  joined  Co.  "  H  "  at 
Camp  San  Juan  Island,  San  Juan  Archipelago,  Jan.  5,  74,  until  abandonment 
of  post,  July  17,  74;  from  there  to  Fort  Townsend,  Wash.  Ter.,  which  had  been 
practically  abandoned  for  many  years ;  on  det.  ser.,  arresting  and  delivering  to  C.  O. 
Fort  Townsend,  *'  Aiah,"  a  chief  of  the  Neah  Bay  Indians,  from  Oct.  12  to  16,  74 ; 
changed  station,  by  sea,  to  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  remained  thereuntil  Sept.  16, 
74;  on  leave  to  Dec.  15,  76  ;  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  April  30,  77 ;  changed 
station  to  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T. ;  det.  ser.  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  from  June 

16  to  20,  77  ;  in  the  field,  Nez  Perce  Campaign,  from  June  21  to  July  22,  77  ;  sick 
at  Camp  Sully,  Idaho,  from  July  22  until  Aug.  10;  reported  convalescent  at  Fort 
Lapwai,  Aug.  13  ;    marked  "duty  ''  Aug.  20  ;    left  Fort  Lapwai  Sept.  3,  and  pro- 
ceeded, in  charge  of  property  belonging  to  Gen.  Howard's  Command,  to  Fort 
Vancouver,  W.  T.,  remaining  there  irom  Sept.  11,  77,  to  June  5,  78 ;  in  the  field, 
Bannock  Campaign,  until  Aug.  13,78;  at  Baker  City,  Oregon,  on  duty,  until 
Sept.  23  ;  reported  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  remaining  until  Oct.  23,  disburs- 
ing funds  and  settling  Q.  M.  accounts  ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Klarnath,  Oregon, 
Nov.  3,  78 ;  on  det.  ser.  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  from  July  9  to  27,  79,  as  a  rep- 
resentative shot  from  Fort  Klamath,  competing  for  the   Division  Commander's 
Prize  ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  15,  '80,  to  April  5,  '81 ;  on  det.  ser.  conduct- 
ing recruits  from  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  Fort  Lowell,  Ariz.,  to  May  17, '81 ;  at 
Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  until  June  19,  '82;  on  det.  ser.  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon, 
from  Oct.  30,  '82,  to  Feb.  8,  '83;  at  Vancouver  Bks.  from  March  1  to  Aug.  31.  '83; 
on  General  Recruiting  Service,  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  Sept.  3,  '83,  to 
Nov.  7,  '84;    at  which  date  he  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb. ;    on  leive  from 
Sept.  5  to  12,  '85;  at  Camp  Howard,  Beatrice,  Neb.,  G.  A.  R.  Encampment ;    left 
Fort  Sidney  Aug.  7,  '86 ;  proceeded  to  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo. ;  left  Aug.  10,  marched 
123  miles,  to  establish  Fort  Du  Chesue,  Utah,  arriving  there  Aug.  19;  on  det.  ser. 
at  "Ouray  Ind.  Agency,"  inspecting  Beef  Cattle,  from  Oct.  10  to  15;    on    leave 
from  Nov.  27,  '86,  to  March  10,  '87  ;    reporting  at  Fort  Sidney  March  15,  '87,    for 
regimental  Staff  duty  to  May  21, '88;  promoted  Captain  Co.  "E";    on  det.   ser. 
with  Co.  from  Aug.  12  to  Oct.  11,  '88,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Camp  John   R. 
Brooke,  Kearney,  Neb.,  marched  438  miles  ;  on  leave  from  Oct.  22  to  Nov.  H,  '88; 
on  det.  ser.  with  Co.  from  Aug.  11  to  .Sept.  28,  '89,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Camp 
George  Crook,  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  marched  228  miles;    at  Fort  Sidney,   Neb., 

to .  Staff  position*  occupied — Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.at  C.imi 

Juan  Island  Jan.  5  to  July  17,  74 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Towiueml,  W. 
Ter.,  from  July  18  to  Oct.  12,  74;    Adj.  of  Art.  and  Inf.  Batt.  in  the  field.  " 
Perce  Campaign,1'  June  21  to  30,  77 ;    Adj.  Inf.  Batt.,  Go's  B,  C,  D,  E,  H  and  I, 
2lst  Inf.,  June  30,  77  ;  and  Batt.  Q.  M.  July  14,  77  ;  Q.  M.  of  Batt.  Inf.  and  Art. 
in  the  field,  Bannock  Campaign ;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Baker  C/ty,  Oregon,  from  Am:. 
13  to  Sept.  23,  78 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  from  Nov. 
21,  78,  to  Dec.  31,  79  ;    Post  Adj.  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  from  Jan.  1  to  June  4, 
'80;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.at  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  March  1  to  16,  '82  ;  Post 
Adj.  and  Act.  Reg.  Adj.  21st  inf.  from  June  14  to  Oct.  16,  '85;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from 
July  10  to  Aug.  11,  and  A.  C.  S.  from  July  10  to  Aug.  31,  '85  ;  A.  A.  G-  to  Gen.  H.  A. 
Morrow,  Com  g  encampment  G.  A.  R.  of  Neb.,  at  Camp  Howard,  Beatrice,  Neb.; 
Post  Adj.  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  from  July  1  to  Aug.  7,  '86;  Range  Officer  from  July 

17  to  Aug.  7,  '86;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Du  Chesne  from  Aug.  23  to  Sept.  27,  '86  ;  Regi- 
mental Adj.  21st  Inf.  March  15  to  May  21,  '88.      Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Partici- 
pated in  engagement  with  hostile  Nez  Perce  Indians  on  South  Fork  of  the  Clear- 
water  River,  Idaho,  July  11  and  12,  77  ;    present  and  participated  in  an  engage- 
ment against  hostile  Indians  at  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon,  July  13,  78.      Com- 
mands held— Pout  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  from  Sept.  8  to  Oct.  12,  74 ;  Co.  "  H '' 
Nov.  11,  74,  until  Sept.  16,  75  ;  Co."F"  from  Feb.  2  to  March  2,  and  from  April 
1  to  28,  '80;  Co.  "F"  June  5,  '80,  to  Sept.  12,  '80;  Co.  "F"  from  Oct.  27  to  Nov. 
28,  '81 ;  Co.  "  F  "  from  June  5  to  19,  '82 ;  Co.  "  C  "  from  Oct.  30,  '82,  to  Feb.  8,  '83 ; 
Post  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  from  July  20  to  Aug.  8,  '85;  Co.  "A"  from  July  17  to 


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Aug.  7,  '86 ;  Batt.  21st  Inf.,  Go's  B,  F,  I  and  K,  on  march  from  Fort  Bridger  Wyo 
to  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah,  Aug.  10  to  Aug.  23,  '86. 

Dunn,  Beverly  W.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  La.  Appointed  from 
La.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13,  '33. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Dunn,  Thomas  S.  (Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  lad. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  G,  1st  Ind. 
Vol.  Inf.,  June  14,  '46;  discharged  June  15,  '47;  Capt.  9th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  Apr. 
24,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
July  4,  '61 ;  trs.  to  21st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Maj.  8th  Inf.  Feb.  19,  73;  trs.  to  12th 
Inf.  May  14,  77;  retired  June  29,  78,  for  disability  not  incident  to  service. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wil- 
derness and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Dunn,  "William  McK.  (Captain  2d  Art.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Ind. 
Aug.  20,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907;  appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  Life.  Actual 
rank—Pvt.  Co.  K.  6th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  Apr.  18,  '61;  discharged  Aug.  2,  '61;  Pvt. 
Co.  C.  67th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  8,  '62;  discharged  Nov.  19,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  83d 
Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  19,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Oct  4,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Apr.  20,  '65; 
Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Apr.  9,  '65;  accepted  Apr.  21,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  3, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  29,  '65 ;  accepted  Mar.  2,  '66 ;  Capt.  21st  Inf. 
July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Dec.  10,  '66 ;  unassigned  Apr.  19,  '69 ;  assd.  to  2d  Art.  Jan. 
1,  71.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  campaigns  and  battles  of  Vicksburg,  Mississippi,  Chattanooga,  Tennessee, 
Richmond  and  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in 
the  field  with  Army  of  the  West,  and  engaged  in  Sherman's  first  assault  on  Vicks- 
burg, and  in  the  various  campaigns  for  which  he  was  brevetted. 

Dunning,  Samuel  W.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.)  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76  ;  graduated  June  12, 
'80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lt.  16th  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut,  Sept.  6,  '86.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Adj.  16th  Inf.  Apr.  26,  '87. 

Dunton,  Warren  R.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Vt.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Vt.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st.  Sgt.  Co.  E,  5th  Vt.  Inf.,  Sept.  16, 
'61  ;  discharged  June  20,  '62;  2d  Lt.  5th  Vt.  Inf.  June  21,  '62 ;  1st  Lt.  Dec.  14, 
'62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Mar,  31,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Oct.  15,  '63 ;  accepted 
Oct.  21,  '63;  Capt.  Jan.  5,  '65;  accepted  Jan.  13,  '65;  Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  June  30,  '66  ;  2d  Lt.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  M  ir.  26, 
'67  ;  unassigned  Mar.  28,  70;  assd.  to  19th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70;  1st  Lt.  Dec.  31,  72; 
retired  June  28,  78.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  1st  Lt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vols.  Mar.  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  serviceR  during  the  war. 

Dunwoody,  Henry  H.  C.  (Capt.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  Sept,  1,  '62;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  18,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  5,  '67;  Capt.  June  17,  '89. 

Durfee,  Lucius  L.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U,  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  July  1, '86. 

Durham,  Cass  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Ind.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '60 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  23,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65;  transferred 
to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  Apr.  26,  '69;  Capt.  June  30,  77. 
Retired  June  15,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  25th  Inf.  June  22,  '68, 
to  Apr.  26,  '69. 

Dutton,  Clarence  B.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Conn.  May  15,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lt.  Adj. 
21st  Conn.  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '62  ;  Capt.  Mar.  1,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  June  14,  '64;  2d 
Lieut  Ord.  Jan.  29,  '64;  accepted  June  14,  '64;  1st  Lieut,  Mar.  7, '67 ;  Capt,  June 
23,  74.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-5  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of 
the  PotDmac  in  the  campaigns  of  Fredericksburg  and  Southeast  Va.,  and  before 


190  RECOBDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY. 

Richmond  from  '62  to  '65  ;  at  Watervliet  Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  from  Jan., 
'65,  to  Oct..  70 ;  at  Frankford  Arsenal  from  Oct.,  70,  to  Nov.  ;  at  Washington, 
D.  C.,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Frederickaburg, 
siege  of  Suffolk,  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  action  of  Bermuda  Hundred,  and  battle 
of  Drury's  Bluff. 

Duval,  J.  Harry  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
Penn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Sig.  Corps  Aug.  10.  '80;  discharged  Oct.  29, 
'80 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83 ;  accepted  Oct.  13,  '83  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  16,  '89. 

Duval,  William  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Maryland  Jan.  13,  '47. 
Retiring  year,  1911;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.  June  15, '69.  Actual  raw*— 2J 
Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  15, '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  9,77.  Service — Joined  regiment 
Sept.  30,  '69  ;  served  with  it  at  Fort  Adams  and  at  Artillery  School  till  Aug.  28,  72 ; 
Instructor  in  Mathematiis  at  West  Point  from  Aug.  28,  72,  to  Aug.  28,  79;  on 
duty  with  Battery  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  till  April  27,  '80,  from  Nov.  1,  79,  having  per- 
mission to  delay  joining  till  this  last  date  on  account  of  yellow  fever  in  the  South ; 
served  at  Artillery  School  from  May  1,  '80,  to  July  25,  '81;  Professor  of  Military 
Science  and  Tactics  at  Pennsylvania  Mil.  Acad.  till  July  1, '84;  on  duty  with 
battery  till  July  5,  '84;  on  duty  in  Adjutant  General's  Office,  Washington,  from 
July  7,  '84,  to  Sept.  10,  '89  ;  from  July,  '84,  to  Nov.,  '86,  was  disbursing  officer  of 
the  Government  Expositions  at  New  Orleans,  Louisville  and  Cincinnati ;  from 
July,  '84,  to  Sept.,  '84,  was  Recorder  of  Board  of  Kansas  War  Claims,  and  from 
July  7,  '84,  to  Sept.  10,  '89,  Secretary  and  Treasurer  Army  Mutual  Aid  Associa- 
tion ;  on  duty  with  Battery  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.  12,  '89,  to  date.  & 
positions  occupied— A..  C.  S.  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  the  last  four  years  of  duty,  end- 
iiuAu*.  28,  79. 

Dwyer,  Charles  G.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Texas.  Cadet  at  tbe  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Dyer,  Alexander  B.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Artillery).  Born  at  Fayetteville 
Arsenal,  N.  C.,  March  28,  '52.  Retiring  year,  1916 ;  app.  from  at  large ;  gradu- 
ated at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  73.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13,73; 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  13,  75.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  4th  Art.  Sept.  6,  79,  to 
March  31,  '87.  History— Eldest  son  of  the  late  Gen.  A.  B.  Dyer,  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance. 

Dyer,  S.  Allen  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ark.  Appointed  from  D.  C. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2Sd  Inf.  Aug.  31,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  31, 76 ; 
1st  Liert.  April  10,  '85. 

Eagun,  Charles  P.  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
Wash.  Ter.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  1st  Wash.  Ter.  Inf.  June  21,  '62 ; 
hon.  must,  out  April  1,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  30,  '66;  accepted  Sept. 
5,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '69;  unassigned  June  14,  '69;  ass'd  to  12ch  Inf.  Dec.  31, 
70 ;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  June  23,  74 ;  accepted  July  3,  74. 

Eakin,  Chandler  P.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa., 
Dec.  26, '36.  Retired;  app.  from  Penna.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Ind.  Co. 
Pa.  Hy.  Art.  Apr.  24,  '61 ;  discharged  June  25,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Aug.  5,  '61 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Capt.  42d  Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  1st  Art  Oct. 
1,  74;  retired  Jan.  14,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va.,  and  Brevet  Major  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Service—  With  Co.  in 
Maryland  to  Oct.,  '61;  in  the  field  '62-3;  joined  battery  Jan.,  '64;  on  recruiting 
duty  April,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  joined  and  commanding  battery  in  front  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.,  and  engaged  in  General  Sheridan's  march  to  North  Carolina;  at  Fort 
Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.,  !65,  to  April,  '66;  recruiting  duty  Philadelphia  to  Feb., 
'67;  court-martial  duty  New  York  City  Nov.,  '66;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Jan.  28, 
'68,  to  Nov.,  '68;  en  route  to  and  at  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Nov.,  '68 ; 
at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Dec.,  '68,  to  May  1,  '69;  at  Fort 
Schuyler,  New  York  Harbor,  from  May  31,  '69;  at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  until 
Nov.,  72;  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  from  Nov.,  72,  until  March,  74;  at  Barrancas  in 


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74,  during  yellow  fever  epidemic,  his  old  wounds  re-opening,  he  was  taken  to 
New  Orleans,  from  there  to  his  home  in  Phila.,  Oct.,  where  he  remained  on  sick 
leave  until  Dec.,  75,  when  he  joined  his  Battery  *'F"  at  Fort  Adams,  R  I.; 
remained  there  until  July,  76 ;  from  there  to  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  during  the 

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then  to  Mauch  Chunk;  returned  to  Fort  Adams  in  Nov.,  77;  joined,  with  bat- 
tery, the  troops  in  the  Yorktown  celebration,  '81 ;  in  Nov.,  '81,  changed  station 


in  the  siege  of  Yorktown  and  battle  of  Williamsburg  (severely  wounded) ;  com- 
manding battery  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (severely  wounded). 
Commands  held — Battery  at  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  ; 
ten  batteries  of  regiment  during  the  riots  of  77.  History — Son  of  Lieut.  C.  M. 
Eakin,  2d  Art.,  and  Grandson  of  Paymaster  Samuel  H.  Eakin,  U.  S.  A. 

Earle,  Richard  T.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.)  Born  in  Maryland.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  at  Military  Academy  from  Sept.  1,  '64,  to 
Dec.  26,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.,  Nov.  5,  75 ;  accepted  Nov.  9,  75 ;  1st  Lieut., 
June  22,  '82. 

Earnest,  Cyrus  A.  (Captain  8th  Inf.,  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Pickaway  Co., 
Ohio,  Feb.  15,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  App.  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Private  2d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  April  17;  '61 ;  discharged  July  31,  '61 ;  Serg.Co. 
H,  30th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  21,  '61 ;  discharged  Dec.  20,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  30th 
Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  20,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  12,  '62;  Captain  Sept.  1,  '63;  hon. 
must,  out  Aug.  13,  '63  ;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  33d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted 
April  3,  '67;  transferred  to  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  3,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  1,  72;  Cap- 
tain April  19,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Brevet  Captain  U. 
S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  cam- 
paign ;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  capture  of  Fort  McAllister,  Ga.;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65, 
for  valuable  and  constant  services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — By  the 
Com.  Gen.  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  through  the  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.,  on  the  Nez  Per- 
ces  Indian  campaign  of  77,  as  follows  :  "  The  General  commanding  the  Depart- 
ment directs  me  to  express  to  you  his  appreciation  of  your  services  on  two  occa- 
sions during  the  late  campaign.  In  obtaining  supplies  from  Ft.  Custer,  Mont.,  and 
in  spite  of  obstacles  bringing  them  to  the  troops  at  the  right  time  and  place,  you 
displayed  an  energy  and  zeal  worthy  of  commendation.  Again,  in  making 
a  forced  journey  of  about  eighty  miles  through  an  Indian  country,  with- 
out rest  or  regard  to  your  personal  safety,  thereby  accomplishing  the  result  de- 
sired, you  showed  that  the  confidence  of  the  Commanding  General  in  your  zeal, 
energy  and  perseverance,  which  had  led  to  your  selection  for  the  duty,  had  been 
well  placed.  '  Service — In  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion ;  on  the  first  Bull  Run  campaign,  '61  ;  in  the  W.  Va.  campaign,  having 
marched  from  Clarksburg,  Sept.  2,  '61,  and  making  winter  quarters  at  Fayette  C. 
H.,  took  part  in  the  several  attempts  to  strike  the  Va.  and  E.  Tenn.  R.  R.,  en- 
camping subsequently  from  May  to  Aug.,  '62,  on  Flat-top  Mountain  ;  joined  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  with  the  Kanawha  Div.  at  Warrenton  Junction,  Aug.  25, 
'62,  and  assigned  with  left  wing  to  Gen.  J.  C.  Robinson,  Com.  Prov.  Brig.  Kear- 
ney's Div.;  in  the  second  Bull  Run  and  the  Antietam  campaigns;  returned  with 
Kanawha  Div.  to  W.  Va.  and  camped  for  the  winter  on  Kanawha  River ;  em- 
barked with  Kanawha  Brig.  (30th,  37th  and  47th  Ohio,  and  4th  Mo.  Inf.)  Dec.  31, 
'62,  on  steamboats  and  joined  Gen.  Sherman's  army  at  the  mouth  of  White  River, 
Ark.,  Jan.  15,  '63,  the  brigade  becoming  1st  Brig  ,  2d  Div.,  15th  Army  Corps,  and 
so  remaining  with  unimportant  changes  to  the  close  of  the  war;  in  oper- 
ations in  and  about  Vicksburg,  which  culminated  in  the  surrender  of  that 


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place,  July  4,  '63  ;  in  siege  of  Jackson,  Miss.,  July  10-17,  '63  ;  on  recruiting  ser- 
vice in  Ohio  from  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '63  ;  rejoined  army  Nov.  28,  63  ;  at  Chattanooga 
and  in  Cantonment  at  Larkinsville,  Ala.,  winter  of '63-4;  on  "veteran  furlough" 
March  to  May,  '64,  and  subsequently  participated  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  and 
"  the  march  to  the  sea  "  and  through  the  Carolinas,  '64-5 ;  in  the  march  to  Wash- 
ington, D.  C*,  participating  in  the  grand  review  at  that  place  in  May,  '65 ;  joined 
33d  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  April  18,  '67,  and  was  employed  in  reconstruction 
duty  in  the  State  of  Alabama  to  June,  '68  ;  on  company  duty  at  Huntsville,  Ala., 
until  consolidation  of  8th  and  33d  regiments,  May  3,  '69,  and  then  at  Charleston, 
S.  C.,  to  June,  '69,  when  transferred  to  Co.  K,  June,  '69  ;  subsequently  changed 
station  to  Charleston  Oct.,  '69,  and  then  with  regiment  transferred  by  sea  to 
David's  Inland,  N.  Y.,  where  stationed  to  July,  72  ;  on  Yellowstone  expeditions 
'72-3-4;  transferred  to  Arizona  Aug.  14,  '74,  and  remained  there  to  77;  on  the 
Nez  Perce*  campaign  July  to  Nov.,  77;  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  Nov.,  77,  to  Feb., 
78;  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  Feb.  and  March,  78;  on  leave  of  absence  in  Europe 
April  to  Nov.,  78;  on  general  recruiting  service  Oct.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  at  Angel 
Island,  Cal.,  Oct.,  '83,  to  Aug.,  '86  ;  at  Fort  McDowell,  Ariz.,  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '86  ; 
regiment  transferred  to  Dept  Platte  Dec.,  '86  ;  at  Fort  Niobrara  from  Dec.,  '86, 
to  present  date;  on  summer  march  and  camp,  '87  ;  on  summer  march  and  camp 
(Brooke),  '88;  on  summer  march  and  camp  (George  Crook),  '89.  Staff  posit  in  us 
occupied— Adjt.  30th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  March  29,  '63,  to  May  22,  '63;  A.  A.  Insp. 
Gen.  2d  Div.,  15th  Corps,  Aug.  5,  '64,  to  May  31,  '65 ;  Senior  A.  D.  C.  15th  Army 
Corps  in  grand  review  at  Wahington.  May,  '65;  A,  D.  C.  with  rank  of  Major  to 
Gen.  W.  B.  Hazen,  June  22,  '65,  to  Feb.  10,  '66;  Post.  Adjt.  at  Rome,  Ga.,  June 
to  Aug.,  '68 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Demopolis  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '88 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort 
Yuma,  Cal.,  74  to  78 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Benicia  Brks.,  Cal.,  Feb.  to  Sept.,  '80;  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  Jan..  '82,  to  Sept,  '83 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  8th  Inf.  and  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  at  Angel  Island,  Cal..  March  1,  '84,  to  June  30,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
^c.—Bitt'e  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July  21,  '61;  engagement  at  Cornifex  Ferry, 
Sept.  10, '61;  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Aug.  29-30, '62;  battles  of  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam,  Sept.  14  and  17,  '62 ;  in  demonstration  on  Snyder's 
Bluff,  Miss.,  May  18,  '63  ;  in  sie?e  and  capture  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  from  May  18, 
including  assaults  of  May  19  and  22,  (wounded)  to  July  4,  '63 ;  battles  of  Kenesaw 
Mountain  June  27,  Nickajack  Creek,  July  3,  Decatur  July  20,  and  Atlanta,  Ga., 
July  22-28  ;  in  the  minor  affairs  of  Halesboro'  and  Clinton,  Ga.,  and  the  assault 
and  capture  of  Fort  McAllister,  Ga.,  Dec.  13, '64;  in  skirmishes  at  Anglesey's 
Cro  s  Roads,  North  Edisto  River,  Saluda  and  Broad  Rivers,  and  Peay's  Ferry,  S. 
C.,  and  the  battle  of  Bentonville.  N.  C.,  March  20,  '65.  Commands  held— Com. 
Co.  in  affair  at  Frederick  City,  Md.,  and  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam  ; 
com.  escort  to  special  paymaster  to  Eastern  Cherokees  Sept.,  '69;  comg.  Co.  in 
Yellowstone  expedition  of  73 ;  comg.  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  Nov.,  77,  to  Feb.,  78; 
comg.  San  Diego  Brks.,  Cal.,  Feb.  to  May,  79 ;  comg.  Belleview  Rifle  Range, 
Neb.,  during  competitions  of '87.  History— Student  of  the  Ohio  Wealeyan  Uni- 
versity at  breaking  out  of  the  Rebellion  ;  at  the  close  of  the  war  graduated  at 
Starling  Medical  College,  Columbus,  Ohio,  Feb.26,  '67.  On  the  Nez  Perces  expe- 
dition under  the  personal  orders  of  Gen.  O.  O.  Howard,  Com.,  left  the  com- 
mand at  reveille  at  Canon  Creek  and  rode  to  Fort  Caster,  Mont.,  near  70  miles,  by 
retreat,  and  then  back  the  next  day  between  2  A.  M.  and  10  P.  M.  over  an  unbroken 
road,  with  loaded  wagons,  clothing  and  equigage,  rejoining  the  command  at  Bak- 
er's battle-field,  on  the  Yellowstone,  about  45  miles ;  also  left  the  command  on 
Cedar  Creek,  Judith  Basin,  at  12  M.,  Oct.  27,  and  rode  to  Carrol,  Mont.,  to  inter- 
cept if  possible  and  secure  a  steamer  to  tranfer  the  command  across  the  Missouri, 
arriving  at  6  A.  M.,  Oct.  28,  80  miles,  using  a  single  horse  only  and  traveling  for 
the  most  part  in  the  wake  of  the  enemy. 

Eastman,  Frank  F.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  App.  from 
111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June  13,  79. 

Eastman,  James  E.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '62  ;  graduated 


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June  18,  '66.    Actual  rank— 23.  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  6, 

Eaton,  John  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.  and  Brevet  Captain).  Barn  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Captain  27th  Battery  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Art.  Dec.  17,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  22,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  May 
27,  '67;  accepted  June  7,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  April  7,  '70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st 
Lieut.  May  27,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  before  Peters- 
burg June  17, '64  ;  Captain  May  27, '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  before  Petersburg  April  2,  '65 ;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  action  before  Petersburg,  Va.,  June  17,  '64;  Lieut.  Col. 
Vol.  April  2,  '65,  for  erallant  and  meritorious  conduct  before  Petersburg,  Va. 

Eaton,  Joseph  Horace  (Major  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Salem,  Mass.,  Oct.  12,  1815.  Retired.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil. 
Acad.  Sept.  1,  '31 ;  graduated  July  1,  '35.  Actual  rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf. 
July  1,  '35 ;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  30,  '36 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  3,  '38 ;  Capt.  June  18,  46 ; 
resigned  Dec.  31,  '56;  Major,  Paymaster  April  21,  '64;  ace.  April  29,  '64;  retired 
Jan.  24,  '81  ;  Major  and  additional  Paymaster  June  1,  '61;  vacated  April  29,  '64.- 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  Sept.  23,  '46,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the 
several  conflicts  at  Monterey;  Lieut.-Col  Feb.  23, '47,  gallant  and  meritorious 
conduct  in  the  battle  of  Buena  Vista,  Mexico;  Lieut.-Col.  March  13,  '65,  merito- 
rious and  valuable  services  in  the  pay  department  during  the  war;  Col.  March  13, 
'65,  meritorious  and  valuable  services  as  assistant  to  the  Paymaster-General  ; 
Brig.-Gen.,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  pay  department.  Service — On 
duty  frontier  of  Texas,  '36,  with  Genl.  Gaines;  Asst.  instructor  of  Inf.  Tactics  U. 
S.  Military  Academy,  '39-43 ;  with  Genl.  Zachary  Taylor  in  Mexican  War  '45-48; 
with  Genl.  Fremont  in  Missouri  in  '61 ;  Paymaster  with  troops  in  Kansas  '61-63; 
Assistant  to  Paymaster-General  U.  S.  A.  in  P.  M.  G.  office,  Washington,  D.  C., 


Gen.  Gaines,  Comdg.  Western  Div.  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Feb.  to  June,  '49;  A.  D. 
C.  to  Gen.  Fremont,  in  Missouri,  in  '61.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Palo  Alto, 
Eesaca  de  la  Palma,  Monterey  and  Buena  Vista,  in  Mexican  War.  History — Son 
of  Asst.  Surer.  Joseph  Eaton,  U.  S.  A.,  who  died  March,  '60. 

Ebert,  Rudolph  GK  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  New  York;  ap- 
pointed from  Oregon — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted 
June  24,  '80 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '85. 

Ebstein,  Frederick  H.  E.  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Prussia  Apr.  21, 1847. 
Retiring  year  1911  ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and 
Sgt.  Co.  "  H,"  4th  Inf.,  Nov.  18,  '64,  to  Oct.  19,  '67 ;  2d  Lt.  18th  Inf.  Sept.  12,  '67; 
accepted  Oct.  19,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  26,  '69;  ass'd  to  21st  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  19,  '73;  Capt.  April  1,  '85.  Service— Joined  company  in  Virginia; 
served  at  Battery  Barracks,  N.  Y.  H.,  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  Fort  Wayne, 
Mich.,  '65-66 ;  chief  clerk  Headquarters  Dept.  of  the  Ohio  and  Headqrs.  Dept.  of 
the  Lakes,  Detroit,  Mich.,  to  March,  '67;  at  Headquarters  Dept.  of  the  Platte, 
Omaha,  Neb.,  March  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Fetterman,  D.  T.,  to  June,  '68 ;  at  Fort 
Sedgwick,  Col.  T.,  to  March,  '69,  and  at  Atlanta,  Georgia,  April,  '69;  on  waiting 
orders,  by  reason  of  consolidation  of  18th  and  25th  Inf.,  to  July,  '69;  at  Camp 
Date  Creek,  A.  T.  (and  in  charge  of  Apache-Mojave  and  Apache- Yuma  Indians), 
Sept.,  '69,  to  August,  72 ;  at  Camp  San  Juan  Island,  W.  T.,  Sept.,  '72,  to  March, 
'74 ;  on  detached  service  at  Sitka,  Alaska,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '73 ;  at  Vancouver  Bar- 
racks, W.  T.,  to  May,  73,  and  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon*  May,  74,  to  July,  76, 
and  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.;  Nez  Perce  Expedition  June  to  Oct.,  77; 
engaged  against  hostile  Nez  Perce"  Indians  at  Cottonwood,  Idaho,  and  Camas 
Meadows,  Montana;  Bannock  Expedition  June  to  Sept.,  78;  engaged  against 
hostile  Bannock  Indians  at  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon  ;  Vancouver  Barracks,  W. 
T.,  Sept.,  78,  to  Dec.,  '79 ;  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  to  Sept.,  '80 ;  on  general 
recruiting  service  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '82 ;  on  leave  of 
absence  in  Europe  to  May,  '83;  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  May,  '83,  to  Sept.,  '83;.  at 


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Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  to  June,  '84;  at  Fort  Sidney,  Nebraska,  since  July, 
'84 ;  in  the  field,  Southern  Kansas,  July  and  Aug.,  '85 ;  in  the  field  Rock  Springs, 
Wyo.,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '85 ;  in  camp  at  Grand  Island,  Neb.,  Sept.,  '86,  and  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  Sept.,  '87 ;  member  of  Examining  Board  Omaha,  Neb.,  May,  '88;  in  summer 
Camp  Kearney,  Neb.,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '88  ;  member  of  Examining  Board  Omaha, 
Neb.,  March  and  April,  '89 ;  in  summer  camp  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  Aug.  and 
Sept.,  '89 ;  Recorder  Court  of  Inquiry  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Oct.,  '89 ;  on  special 
duty  Washington,  D.  C.,  in  connection  with  establishment  of  Canteens  since  Nov., 
'89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Post.  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  June,  '68,  to 
March,  '69;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Sept.,  '69,  to  Auor.,  72  ;  Post.  Adj. 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Sept.,  72,  to  March,  '74;  A.  A.  A.  G.,  district  of  the 
Lakes,  and  Post  Adj.  May,  '74,  to  July,  '76;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  June  to 
Oct.,  '77;  A.  C.  Q.  M.  staff  of  Brevet  Maj.-Gen.  O.  O.  Howard  June  to  Oct.,  77 ; 
Chief  Q.  M.  in  field  Staff  Gen.  Howard  June  to  Sept.,  78;  disbursing  Q.  M.  Sept., 
78,  to  Dec.,  79;  depot  Adj.  principal  depot  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.,  '80,  to 
Oct.,  '82;  Post  Adj.  A.  A.'Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  May  to  Sept.,  '83;  A.  A.  A.  G.  July 
and  Aug.,  '85. 

Eckels,  William  H.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Cumberland  Co.,  Pa., 
Feb.  11,  '31.  Retiring  year  1895.  App.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut.  9th  Pa.  Cav.  Oct  17,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  22,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
'64;  Major  and  Paymaster  March  3,  75  ;  ace.  March  22,  75.  Service—  The  regi- 
ment, upon  its  organization,  was  sent  to  Kentucky,  and  his  whole  volunteer  ser- 
vice was  in  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland;  was  originally  assigned  to  duty  as 
Regimental  Staff  Officer,  and  afterwards  with  Brigadier  General  Green  Clay 
Smith's  Cavalry  Brigade,  at  Franklin,  Tenn.;  when  relieved  of  this  duty,  May, 
'63,  was  assigned  by  Major  Gen.  Rosecrans  as  Asst.  Commissary  of  Musters  to 
one  of  the  Brigades,  2d  Cavalry  Division,  Army  of  the  Cumberland ;  upon  the 
re-enlistment  of  the  troops  as  veterans,  was  directed  by  the  Commanding  Gene- 
ral (General  Geo.  Crook),  to  proceed  to  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  re-muster  there  the 
veterans  of  the  Brigade  upon  the  completion  of  this  duty,  was  directed  by 
Major  General  George  H.  Thomas  (March,  '64)  to  report  for  similar  duty  to 
Major  General  L.  H.  Rousseau,  and  on  whose  staff  he  served  until  date  of  muster 
out  of  service ;  was  with  Brigadier  General  Carter  on  his  raid  into  East  Ten- 
nessee (Dec.,  '62),  when  he  burned  the  railroad  bridges  at  Union  and  Carter  Sta- 
tions on  the  East  Tennessee  Railroad,  just  previous  to  the  battle  of  Stone's  River ; 
served  as  Paymaster  at  various  points  in  Departments  of  the  South,  Arizona, 
California,  Columbia,  Platte  and  Dakota.  Staff" positions  occupied — R.  Com.  and 
R.  Q.  M.  of  9th  Pa.  Cav.,  afterwards  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  of  Brig.  Gen.  Green  Clay 
Smith's  Cav.  Brigade  until  May,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — During  service 
participated  in  numerous  scouts,  raids  and  skirmishes  made  by  our  Cavalry  and 
in  pursuit  of  Rebel  Cavalry  raiding  within  our  lines,  in  Kentucky  and  Tennes- 
see, Northern  Georgia  and  Alabama;  participated  in  the  battles  around  Rich- 
mond and  Lexington,  Ky.,  Perryville,  Ky.,  and  Chickamauga,  Tenn.  History — 
1st  Lieut.  Lochiel  Cavalry  (afterwards  designated  9th  Penna.  Cavy.)  by  Col.  E.  C. 
Williams,  who  was  authorized  by  the  Secretary  of  War  (Hon.  Simon  Cameron) 
to  recruit  for  the  U.  S.  Service  a  regiment  of  Cavalry,  at  Camp  Cameron,  Har- 
risburg,  Pa. ;  appointed  Paymaster  by  President  U.  S.  Grant. 

Eckerson,  Theodore  H.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Oregon,  March 
16,  '51.  Retiring  year  1915.  App.  from  at  large,  from  Wash.  Ter. ;  graduated 
from  Mil.  Acad.  June  17,  74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  17,  74; 
resigned  Sept.  15,  75  f  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Aug.  15,76;  ace.  Aug.  27,  76;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  11,  '82.  Service— Served  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Lincoln,  Dak.  Ter., 
Oct.  3  to  Dec.,  74,  and  Standing  Rock  Indian  Agency  to  Sept.  15,  75;  resigned 
Sept.  15,  75 ;  served  at  Recruiting  Depot,  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  17,  76, 
to  March  3,  77;  on  frontier  duty  Rt  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  March  11  to  July  9,  77, 
and  Fort  Elliott,  Texas,  July  21,  77,  to  Dec.  8,  78,  and  on  leave  of  absence  Dec. 
8,  78,  to  March  9,  79;  at  Ft.  Elliott,  Tex.,  March  9,  79,  to  Sept.  22.  79,  and  at 
Ft.  Dodge,  Kan.,  Oct.  3,  79,  to  Oct.  27,  79;  in  the  field  with  Gen'l  Mackenzie's 


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Ute  expedition  Oct.  27,  79,  to  Nov.  7,  '80;  at  Ft.  Hays,  Kan.,  Nov.  9,  '80,  to  Dec. 

6,  '80;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.  6,  '80,  to  Jan.  5,  '81 ;  at  Ft.  Hays,  Kan.,  Jan.  5, 
'81,  to  Oct.  30,  '81;  at  Ft.  Brown,  Tex.,  Nov.  7,  '81,  to  Dec.  12, '82,  passing 
through  yellow  fever  epedemic;  at  Ft.  Clark,  Tex.,  Dec.  13,  '82,  to  April  4,  '83; 
on  leave  of  absence  (Boston,  Mass.)  April  4,  '83,  to  July  3,  '83;  at  Fort  Clark, 
Tex.,  July  3,  '83,  to  May  12,  '89 ;  on  det.  ser.  at  Camp  Neville  Springs,  Tex.,  Feb. 
7  to  July  18,  '87,  and  at  Camp  Del  Rio,  Tex.,  May  15  to  Sept.  15,  '88;  at  Mt. 

Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  May  12,  '89,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt.  16th 

and   19th   Inf.  and  of  3d  Batt.   Inf.   Column  (also  A.  A.  A.  G.  during  the  last 
month)  in  the  field  with  Gen.  Mackenzie's  Ute  expedition  Oct.  27,  '79,  to  Nov. 

7,  '80 ;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '86  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  8.  at 
Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  May  to  July  23,  '89.     Commands  held— Seminole  Negro 
Indian  Scouts,  Feb.  7  to  July,  '87  ;  Camp  Del  Rio,  Tex.,  May  15  to  Sept.  15,  '88  ; 
Co.  "  F, "  19th  Inf.  at  Mt.  Vernon   Bks.,  Ala.,  to .     History— Prof,  of  Mili- 
tary Science  and  Tactics  Riverview  Military  Academy,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. ; 
telegraphed  for  appointment  to  serve  in  the  field  after  Custer  Massacre ;  2d  Lieut. 
5th  Cavalry  Aug.  15,  '76 ;  cancelled  Sept.,  '76,  there  being   no  vacancy ;  son  of 
Major  Theo.  Eckerson,  Quartermaster  U.  S.  Army. 

Eckerson,  Theodore  J.  (Major  U.  S.  A ).  Born  in  New  York,  Jan.  22,  '21. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Wash.  Ter. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.'s 
"I"  and"C,"  3d  Inf.,  Dec.  20,  '38,  to  Dec.  20,  '43;  Private  Co.  " C,"  3d  Inf., 
Dec.  25,  '43,  to  Jan.  21,  '48;  Private,  Corp.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.'s  "H"  and 
"  L,"  1st  Art.,  Sept.  15,  '48,  to  Feb.  17,  '53 ;  M.  S.  K.  Ord.  Dept.  Sept.  16,  '53 ; 
accepted  Oct.  31,  '63 ;  Capt.  A.  Q  M.  March  21,  '65;  accepted  May  10,  '65 ;  Major 
Q.  M.  Jan.  24,  '81 ;  retired  Jan.  22,  '85.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  March  21, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Qr.  Mr.  Dept.  Service — Joined 
3d  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Fort  Towson,  Choctaw  Nation,  May  3,  '39;  served  in  Florida 
Campaigns  of  '41  and  '42;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  April,  '43,  to  May,  '44;  at 
Camp  Wilkins,  near  Fort  Jessup,  La.,  May,  '44,  to  July,  '45  ;  with  the  army  for 
the  occupation  of  Mexico  and  on  march  to  the  Rio  Grande  July,  '45,  to  April,  '46 ; 
on  march  to  Monterey  via  Tampico  Dec.  11,  '46,  to  Jan.  20,  '47  ;  in  Camp  at  Tam- 
pico  and  on  voyage  to  Vera  Cruz  Jan.  21  to  March  9,  '47,  and  in  investment 
of  Vera  Cruz  to  March  29,  '47  ;  on  march  to  interior  and  in  party  of  reconnois- 
sance  of  heights  of  Cerro  Gordo  to  April  17,  '47  ;  dis.  Jan.  21,  '43 ;  enlisted  in 
1st  U.  S.  Artillery  Sept.  15,  '48 ;  en  route  to  Fort  Vancouver,  Oregon,  on  board 
U.  S.  S.  "Massachusetts,"  via  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Straits  of  Magellan,  Valparaiso,  and 
Honolulu,  Sandwich  Islands,  November  10,  '48,  to  May  15,  '49 ;  agent  of  the  U. 
S.  Ord.  Dept.  in  charge  of  Ord.  Depot,  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  April  1  to  Sept.  15, 
'53 ;  com.  as  Military  Storekeeper  of  Ordnance  Sept.  16,  '53,  and  in  charge  of 
Vancouver  Ord.  Depot  to  Dec.,  '58  ;  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal.,  Jan.  18,  '59,  to  Nov. 
5,  '61 ;  Vancouver  Arsenal  Nov.  12,  '61,  to  Nov.  17,  '65  ;  member  of  board  for 
examination  of  Candidates  for  commissions  in  the  U.  S.  Army  Nov.,  '65  ;  Depot 
and  Post  Q.  M.,  Fort  Boise,  and  Chief  Q.  M.  and  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.,  Dis.  of 
Boise,  Idaho,  April,  '66,  to  Jan.,  '67 ;  P.  Q.  M.,  Little  Rock  Arsenal,  Depot  Q.  M. 
Little  Rock,  and  Chief  Q.  M.,  Dis.  of  Ark.  Mar.  17,  '68,  to  Sept.  15,  '68;  Post 
Q.  M.,  Shreveport,  La.,  and  Depot  Q.  M.  and  Depot  Com.  of  Sub.,  Shreveport, 
La.,  Nov.  12,  '68,  to  Mav  7,  '69;  Depot  Q.  M.,  Jefferson,  Texas,  Sept.  1,  '69,  to 
Aug.  12,  70;  Depot  Q.  M.,  Waco,  Texas,  Aug.  23  to  Nov.  17,  '70;  Post  Q.  M., 
Fort  Richardson,  Texas,  Dec.  1,  '70,  to  April  15,  '71 ;  P.  Q.  M.  and  Q.  M.  of  Art. 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Oct.  19,72,  to  March  11,75;  Depot  Q.  M.,  Bis- 
marck, N.  D.,  April  23  to  July  9,  75 ;  Post  Q.  M.,  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  August  1, 
75,  to  June  23.  77 ;  P.  Q.  M.,  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  and  Chief  and  Dis.  Q.  M., 
District  of  the  Rio  Grande,  July  12,  77,  to  Feb.  28,  '81 ;  Depot  Q.  M.,  Boston, 
Mass.,  April  27,  '81;  Chief  Q.  M.  and  Dis.  Officer  Dist.  of  Mont.,  Aug.  20,  '83. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  battle  of  Palo  Alto  May  8,  '46  ;  in  battle  of  Resaca 
de  la  Palma  May  9,  '46;  in  occupation  of  Matamoras  and  march  to  Monterey 
May  17  to  Sept.  19,  '46 ;  in  battle  of  Monterey  Sept.  21,  22  and  23,  '46 ;  in  battle 
of  Cerro  Gordo  (member  of  storming  party)  April  18,  '47  ;  in  capture  and  occu- 
pation of  Jalapa,  and  on  march  to  and  in  occupation  of  Puebla  April  18  to  Aug. 


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7,  '47 ;  in  battle  of  Contreras  August  19  and  20,  '47,  and  battle  of  Churubusco 
(in  storming  party)  Aug.  20,  '47 ;  in  battle  of  Chapultepec  and  capture  of  City 
of  Mexico  Sept.  13  and  14,  '47.  Commands  held— Vancouver  Arsenal  Nov.  12,  '61, 
to  Nov.  17,  '65. 

Edgar,  William  Francis  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Mar.  2,  49;  ace. 
April  15,  '49;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  March  2, '54;  Major  Surg.  May  21,  '61  ;  retired 
Aug.  27,  '62  Service— At  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  en  route  with  2d  U.  S.  Dra- 
goons to  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.;  with  U.  S.  Mounted  Rifles  and  en  route  to 
Oregon  ;  in  an  expedition  to  Utah  and  at  Fort  Hall  (Cantonment  Loring),  Rocky 
Mts.,  to  April,  '50;  in  Oregon  and  Washington  Territories  to  April,  '51 ;  in  an  ex- 
pedition against  the  Rogue  River  Indians  with  1st  U.  S.  Dragoons;  en  route  to 
California  to  Aug.,  '51 ;  at  Sonoma  and  Benicia,  Cal.,  with  1st  Dragoons  and  2d 
Infantry';  at  Camp  Miller,  Headwaters  San  Joaquin  River,  with  20th  Infantry; 
in  an  expedition  with  2d  Inf.  against  hostile  Indians  in  Yosemite  Valley 
and  Sierra  Nevada  Mountains  to  Sept.,  '52;  at  Fort  Redding,  headwaters  Sac- 
ramento River,  with  4th  Infantry  ;  en  route  with  1st  United  States  Dragoons 
to  establish  Fort  Tejon,  Southern  California;  paralyzed  on  the  morning  of 
December  9,  '54,  the  result  of  the  previous  night's  exposure  in  a  snow-storm 
in  the  mountains,  and  exhaustion  from  unusual  exertion  while  hunting  for 
a  wounded  soldier;  en  route  for  Washington,  D.  C.,  April,  '55;  at  Jefferson  Bar- 
racks, Mo.,  with  2d  U.  S.  Cavalry;  en  route  to  Texas  by  sea;  at  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept. 
Texas  in  '56 ;  en  route  by  sea,  and  in  Florida  with  2d  U.  S.  Art.  in  '5»'>;  en  route 
by  sea,  with  the  sick  of  the  troops — serving  in  Florida — for  New  York  Harbor  ; 
at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  '57;*  en  route  by  sea  to  Cal.,  with  recruits;  at  Fort 
Miller,  Cal.,  with  3d  Art.;  at  the  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  with  recruits;  on  sick 
report;  at  Benicia,  Cal.,  with  6th  U.  S.  Inf.;  in  an  expedition  with  1st  Dragons 
against  the  Mojavs  Indians,  on  the  Colorado  River,  to '58;  in  an  expedition 
against  the  Mojave  Indians  in  Arizona  with  6th  Inf.  and  3d  Art.  to  '."»'.» ;  at 
Camp  Prentice,  Southern  California;  at  San  Diego,  California,  with  tkli  and  4th 
Infantries,  to  November,  '61 ;  en  route  by  sea  with  4th  Infantry  for  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  in  General  Buell's  Army  in 
Ky. ;  in  charge  of  Gen.  Hospital  in  Louisville;  Medical  Director,  Dist.  Cairo, 
Ills.,  to  '62  ;  sickness — relapse  of  old  infirmities — not  able  w>  take  the  field  ;  re- 
tired from  active  service  August  '62  ("for  disability  in  line  of  duty");  in 
Medical  Director's  Office,  Department  of  East,  as  Examining  Surgeon  ;  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  as  member  of  a  Board  to  organize  the  Signal  Corps;  sell- 
ing out  and  closing  up  the  Genl.  Hospitals  Dept.  of  the  East  to  v  :  en 
route  by  sea,  with  Cavalry  recruits,  for  Cal.,  March,  '66;  Post  Surg.  at  Drum 
Bks.,  Cal.,  to  May  21,  '69,  when  upon  application  was  relieved  from  duty  for  one 
year ;  was  not  again  aligned  to  duty. 

Eagerly,  Windfleld  S.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  H.  May  29,  1846. 
Retiring  year,  1910 ;  appointed  from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  15,  '70.  Actual  ran/:—2d  Lieut  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
June  15,  '70 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  76 ;  Capt.  Sept.  22,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied 
— R.  Q.  M.  7th  Cav.  from  June  25,  76,  to  Nov.  14,  76. 

Edgerton,  Wright  P.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  14,  1852. 
Retiring  year,  1916;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  70 ;  graduated  July  17,  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  17,  74 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Mar.  23,  '81.  Service— Assigned  to  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  serving  at 
Unionville,  S.  C.,  and  at  Ft.  Johnson,  N.  C.,  till  May  1,76;  at  the  Artillery 


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structor  and  asst.  professor  of  Mathematics  from  Aug.  28,  '82,  till  Aug.  28,  '87 ; 
with  Batteries  I  and  K  at  Jackson  Barracks,  New  Orleans,  La.,  until  Aug.  1,  '#8  ; 
with  Batterv  K  at  Ft.  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  until  Jan.  28,  '89  ;  at  the  Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  as  instructor  of  Mathematics.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
On  detached  service  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  in  charge  of  the  Army  and  Navy  GenJ.  Hos- 
pital, Hot  Springs,  Ark.,  from  Aug.  1,  '88,  till  Nov.  1,  '88. 

Bdie,  Guy  L.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from  Va. 
— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—A&st.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '83;  accepted  Feb.  18,  '84:  Capt 
Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Edmunds,  Frank  H.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed  from 
Dak.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  12,  '71. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '71;  1st  Lieut.  May  6,  79;  Capt. 
Jan.  24,  '89. 

Edwards,  Clarence  R.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '79;  gradu- 
ated June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Edwards,  Eaton  A.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  K,  10th  Conn.  Inf.,  Oct.  16,  '61 ;  dis- 
charged Aug.  25,  '64;  hosp.  steward  Aug.  26,  '64;  discharged  July  16,  '80;  2d 
Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  24,  '80 ;  accepted  July  16,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '87. 

Edwards,  Frank  A.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '73:  accepted  Oct. 
13,  '73;  1st  Lieut,  Sept.  7,  79. 

Egan,  John  (Major  1st  Art,).  Born  in  Vt.  July  23,  1837.  Retiring  year, 
1901;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,'58; 
graduated  June  17,  '62.  Actual  ra?ik—2d  Lt.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  19,  '64;  Capt.  llth  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '66 ;  unas- 
signed  Apr.  1-1,  '69 ;  assd.  to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '69;  trantferred  to  Art.  Arm  Dec. 
31,  70  ;  assd.  to  4th  Art.  Dec.  31,  70  ;  Major  1st  Art,  Jan.  25,  '89.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '62,  lor  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Antietam,  Md. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penn. ;  Bvt.  Major  June  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.  Service — In  war  of  the  Be- 
bellion, '62-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, '62-4 ;  prisoner  of 
war  from  June  to  Dec.,  '64  ;  in  the  Army  of  the  James,  '65. 

Egan,  Peter  R.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—As&t.  Surg.  May  23,  '82  ;  accepted  June  17,  '82  ; 
Capt.  Asst,  Surg.  May  23,  '87. 

Egbert,  Augustus  B.  (Captain  2d  Infantry).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed 
from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Surg.  U.  S.  Vol.  Nov.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov. 
15,  '61 ;  hon.must.  out  Oct.  7,  '65;  2dLt.  21st  U.S.  Inf.  July  28, '66;  accepted  Jan. 
4,  '67;  unassigned  Apr.  19,  '69;  assd.  to  8th  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  transferred  to  2d 
Infantry  May  26,  70 ;  First  Lieutenant  December  18,  '73  ;  Captain  May  27,  '89. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  Volunteers  October  6,  '65,  lor  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  December 
18,  73,  to  March  8,  '87.  Service— In  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  March,  '62;  chief 
medical  officer  District  of  Humboldt,  Cal.,  and  in  charge  of  the  Humboldt  Gen- 
eral Hospital  to  March,  '64 ;  in  charge  of  the  Wright  General  Hospital,  and  post 
surgeon  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Point  San  Jose,  and  Fort  Point,  Cal.,  to 
July,  '64 ;  chief  medical  officer  District  of  Oregon  to  July,  ;65 ;  chief  medical 
officer  District  of  Arizona  to  Oct.  '65 ;  acting  assistant  surgeon  U.  S.  A.,  '65  ;  at 
Tallahassee,  Fia., '66-9;  at  Tallahassee,  Fla.,  Dec.,  70;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla., 
May,  71 ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Jan.,  73 ;  at  Jefferson vi lie,  Ind.,  77  ;  in  the  Nez 
Perces  War  in  Washington  and  Idaho  Territories,  77;  at  Spokane  Falls,  W.T.,  77; 
at  Fort  Cceur  d'Aldne,  Idaho,  78;  at  Fort  Colville,  W.  T.,  78;  at  camp  on  the 
Columbia  River  at  Foster  Creek,  W.  T.,  79;  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  '80; 
at  Fort  Coeur  d'Alene,  Idaho,  '81  to  '86;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  . 

Egbert,  Harry  C.  (Major  17th  Infantry).  Born  in  Pa.,  Jan.  3,  '39.  Ke- 
tiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut.  12th 
Inf.  Sept.  23,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  April  1,  '65 ;  Major  17th  Inf. 


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April  23,  '90.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  for  gallant  services  at  the  battle  of 
North  Anna,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  Bethesda  Church,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Records  of 
the  Rebellion,"  in  the  report*  of  Gens.  Doubleday  and  Newton  on  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  series  I,  Vol.  XXVII,  part  1,  pp.  256-263,  as  far  as  published. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  Civil  War,  '61-5 ;  Commissary  of  Musters  1st  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  March,  '63;  on  Inspection  duty  in  the  state  of  Illinois;  at 
Georgetown,  S.  C.,  '68 ;  Montgomery,  Ala.,  '68-9 ;  at  various  posts  and  in  the  field 
in  California  and  Arizona  from  '69  to  '82  ;  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  Arizona,  '80-2, 
and  engaged  in  campaigns  against  White  Mountain  and  Chiricahua  Indians, 
'81-2;  on  duty  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y., '83  to  87;  on  recruiting  service  at 
Columbus  Bks.,  Ohio,  from  '87  to  '89;  at  Fort  Sully,  S.  D.,  to .  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Adj.  2d  Batt.,  12th  Inf.,  March,  '62.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — En- 
giged  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  captured  and  confined  in  Libby  Prison  ; 
exchanged  Nov.,  '62;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg;  engaged  at  the 
battles  of  Rippahannock  Station,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Penna. ; 
captured  by  rebels,  and  escaped;  engaged  in  the  operations  at  Mine  Run,  battles 
of  the  Wilderness,  Liurel  Hill,Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  and  Bethesda  Church, 
Va.  (wounded).  Commands  held — At  Georgetown,  S.  C.,  com.  post,  '68;  com- 
manding post  of  Montgomery,  A!a.,  '68-9;  commanding  post  of  Camp  Indepen- 
dence, Cat.,  '69-73 ;  commanding  post  of  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  '74-5 ;  commanding 
battalion  12th  Inf.  in  Nez  Perces  campaign, '77 ;  commanding  post  of  Benici* 
Birracks,  Cal.,  '77-8;  commanding  battalion  12th  Inf.  in  Bannock  campaign,  '78; 
commanding  post  of  Fort  Verde,  Ariz.,  78-80;  at  Fort  Sully,  S.  D.,  since  '89. 
H'Mort/ — Member  of  the  Pnila.  B.ir,  '60;  son  of  Medical  D, rector  Daniel  Egbert, 
U.  S.  N.,  and  grandson  of  Col.  Richard  Dennis,  18th  Inf.,  in  1815. 

Bafglestan  Millard  P.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Civ.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,73;  graduated  June  15,77. 
Actual  Rank—Z\  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  15,  77:  1st  Lieut.  April  30. 

Bkin,  Jamea  Adams  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  PH.,  Aug.  31,  1819.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  A 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  12th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  April  25,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  5, '61 ; 
Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  of  VoK  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  10,  '61 ;  vacated  April 
14,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Q.  M.  Vol.  Feb.  15  to  Aug.  1,  '64;  Cjl.  and  Q  M.  V 
Aug.  2,  '64  to  Jan.  1,  67;  appointed  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A.  March  13. 
accepted  April  14,  '63;  Lieut.  Cjl.  and  Deputy  Quartermaster  General  July 
'66;  accepted  Dae.  3,  '66;  Col.  and  Asst.  Q.  M.  Gen'l  Feb.  13,  '82.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Brig.  Gan.  of  Vols.  March  8,  '65;  Bvt.  Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Brig. Gen.  U.  ^ 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Quartermaster's  Department  during 
the  war.  Honorably  mentioned— lu  various  reports  by  Gen.  M.  C.  Meigs,  Q.  M. 
Gen.  of  the  Army;  specially  commended  in  direct  communication  by  President 
Lincoln,  the  Hon.  Eo>in  M.  Stanton,  Secretary  of  War,  General  Halleok,  Chief 
of  Staff,  General  J.  J.  Reynolds,  commanding  Fifth  Military  District,  Hon.  Oliver 
P.  Morton,  Governor  of  Indiana,  Maj.  Gen.  Irvin  McDowell,  U.  S.  A.,  and  the 
Hon.  Thomas  A.  Scott,  Assistant  Secretary  of  War.  Service — A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S., 
A.  O.  O.,  and  in  charge  of  fund  for  collecting,  drilling  and  organizing  volunteers, 
at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  A.  Q.  M.  at  Indinapolis,  Ind.,  to  Dec.  24,  '63 ;  Chief 
Q.  M.  Cav.  Bureau  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Feb.  '64;  Chief  Q.  M.  Cav.  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Aug.,  '64;  Cjl.  and  Q.  M.  in  charge  of  1st  Division  of 
the  Q.  M.  General's  Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.,  '64;  on  duty  in  the  office  of 
the  Q.  M.  General,  Acting  Q.  M.  General  of  the  Army,  in  the  absence  of  the  Q. 
M.  General,  April,  70;  Chief  Q.  M.  of  the  5th  Military  District  and  Department 
of  Texas,  May,  70;  Chief  Q.  M.  Div.  and  Department  of  the  South,  May  8,  72j 
in  charge  of  the  Jefiersonville  depot  of  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  and  Disbursing  Agent 
of  the  Q.  M.  D.;  Louisville,  Ky.,  Aug.  31,  '83 ;  retired  from  active  service  at  Jeffer- 
Bonville  depot  of  the  Q.  M.  D.  and  disbursing  Agent  of  the  Q.  M.  D.,  Louisville, 
Ky.,  under  the  provision  of  Section  1,  of  the  Act  of  Congress,  approved  June 
30,  '82  (S.  0.  200,  Headquarters  of  the  Army).  History  -Member  of  the  Guard 


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of  Honor  at  the  funeral  of  President  Lincoln  in  '65 ;  member  of  the  commission 
that  tried  the  murderers  of  President  Lincoln  in  '65.  General  Ekin  is  a  grandson 
of  Col.  Stephen  Bayard,  a  Lieut.  Col.  in  the  Revolutionary  War,  of  distinguished 
record,  and  a  friend  of  Gen.  Washington. 

Elbrey,  Frederick  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A).  Born  in  Va.,  1841.  Retired; 
app.  Irom  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68;  ace.  Nov. 
26,  '68;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '71 ;  retired.  Service — At  Fort  Columbus,  N. 
Y.  H.,  from  Dec.,  '68,  to  '70 ;  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  '70 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
McPherson,  Neb.,  to  June,  72;  Post  Surgeon  Beaver  City,  Utah,  to  oept.,  74; 
on  leave  of  absence  Oct,  74,  to  April,  75  ;  Post  Surgeon  Lebanon,  Ky.,  to  Aug., 
75;  Post  Surgeon  Frankfort,  Ky.,  to  June,  76;  Post  Surgeon  McPnerson  Bar- 
racks, Atlanta,  Ga,  to  Jan.,  77 ;  on  detached  service  with  2d  Inf.,  to  Idaho  in 
field  and  in  temporary  camp  at  Spokane  Falls,  Wash.  Ter.,  July  to  Nov.,  77 ;  Post 
Surgeon  Oglethorpe  Barracks,  Savannah,  Ga.,  to  April,  79;  on  sick  leave  to 
Nov.,  79;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Feb.,  ;81  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Union,  N.  M.,  to  June,  '82 ;  on  sick  leave  from  July,  '82;  found  incapacitated  for 
service  on  acc't  of  injuries  incurred  in  line  of  duty  by  a  Retiring  Board  May,  '87. 

Elderkin,  William  A.  (Major  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Potsdam,  N.  Y.,  May  15, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903 ;  app.  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  Mil.  Academy,  class  of  '61. 
Actual  rank— 2d  It.  1st  Art.  May  6,  '61 ;  1st  it.  May  14, '61 ;  Capt.  Com.  sub.  July 
4,  '64 ;  ace.  July  21,  '64  ;  resigned  commission  of  1st  lieut.  1st  Art.  Aug.  16,  '64 ; 
Major  and  C.  S.  Sept.  3,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Maj.  bvt.  March  13,  '65,  "  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  ser.  during  the  war."  Service — Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary, 
Yankton,  Dak.,  to  Sept.  26,  '80;  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary,  Cheyenne, 
Wy.,  to  Jan.  25,  '81 ;  Chief  Commissary,  Department  of  Arkansas,  Little  Rock, 
Ark.,  to  May  25,  '81 ;  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary,  Cheyenne,  Wyoming, 
to  April  13,  '83 ;  Chief  Commissary,  Dep't.  of  the  Columbia,  Vancouver  Bks., 
Wash.  Ter.,  to  Nov.  18,  '84;  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary,  Newport  Bks., 
Kentucky,  to  Sept.  30,  '88 ;  Chief  Commissary,  Dep't.  of  Arizona,  Los  Angeles, 
Cal.,  Oct.*  11,  '88,  to  date. 

Eldridge,  Bogardus  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed  from 
Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Aug.  31,  76  ;  accepted  Sept. 
12,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  21,  '83. 

Elliot,  George  H.  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Mass.  March  31,  1831. 
Retiring  year  1895;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '51 ;  graduated  July  1,  '55.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lt.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '55 ;  2d 
Lt.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '55 ;  transferred  to  Engineers  Jan.  26,  '57;  1st  Lt.  Aug.  3,  '61 ; 
Captain  March  3,  '63 ;  Maj.  March  7,  '67  ;  Lt.-Col.  Aug.  8,  '82.  Brevet  rank~Bvi. 
Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  /Service — Served  in 
garrison  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  '55;  frontier  duty,  '56;  Fort  McHenry,  Md., 
'56-57 ;  assist,  eng.  in  the  construction  of  the  defenses  of  San  Francisco  Harbor, 
'57-61;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion;  superintending  engineer  forti- 
fications San  Francisco  Harbor  July-Nov.,  '61 ;  asst.  engineer  in  the  defenses  of 
the  Pacific  Coast  Nov.,  '61,  to  Nov.,  '65;  superintending-engineer  of  the  fortifica- 
tions of  Alcatraz  Island  March,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '67  ;  of  the  fort  at  Fort  Point  Jan., 
'67,  to  Feb.,  70 ;  of  defenses  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  Nov.,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '67,  and  of  sur- 
veys for  military  defenses  near  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Jan.,  '67,  to  April,  '69; 
member  of  Board  of  Engineers  for  Pacific  Coast  Dec.,  '66,  to  Feb.,  70;  engineer, 
secretary  of  the  Light-house  Board,  April,  70,  to  May,  74  ;  inspecting  light-house 
system  in  Europe  April-Sept.,  73 ;  in  charge  of  the  Washington  Aqueduct  Nov., 
70,  to  Oct.,  71 ;  assistant  to  the  chief  of  Engineers  May,  74,  to  Nov.,  '82;  super- 
intending engineer  of  the  improvement  of  the  Conn.  R.,  Conn.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  May, 
'83;  of  the  harbor  of  Scituate,  Provincetown,  and  Plymouth,  Massachusetts, 
March-April,  '83 ;  of  the  harbors  of  Wareham  and  Hyannis,  Mass.,  and  Stoning- 
ton,  Conn.,  March,  '83,  to  April  1,  '87  ;  of  the  harbors  of  Nantucket  and  Wood  s 
Holl,  Mass.,  Newport  and  Block  Island,  R.  I.,  the  rivers  Taunton,  Mass.,  and 
Providence  and  Pawtucket,  R.  I.,  Narragansett  Bay,  R.  I.,  Little  Narrangansett 
Bay,  R.  1.  and  Conn.,  and  of  the  defenses  of  Narragansett  Bay,  R.  I.,  and  New 
Bedford,  Mass.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  Apr.  1,  '87 ;  member  of  Joint  Board  of  Army  and  Navy 


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Officers  on  location,  etc.,  of  bridge  over  the  Thames  River  at  New  London,  Conn., 
June-July,  '83;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  in  Europe  from  June,  J87,  to  July,  '89 ; 
Chief  Eng.,  Washington  Aqueduct  July,  '89,  to  date.  Civil  history — Author  of 
''Light- house  Establishments  in  Europe,"  74;  and  of  the  "Presidio  of  San  Fran- 
cisco," 74. 

Elliott,  William  George  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  ;Born  in  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.,  May  22,  1863.  Retiring  year  1927;  app.  from  D.  C. ;  graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  class  of '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  15,  '8(5. 
Service— Sept.  28-Nov.  7,  '86,  Ft.  Thomas,  Ariz.;  Nov.  7-Dec.  1,  '86,  in  the  field 
with  Tr.  M,  10th  Cav. ;  Dec.  1-Dec.  12,  '86,  Ft.  Thoma?,  Ariz. ;  Dec.  12,  '86-Mardi 
31,  '88,  in  tbe  field  at  San  Carlos  Apache  Indian  Agency,  police  control  of  White 
Mt.  Ind.  Res.;  March  3l-May  13,  '88,  Ft.  Thomas,  Ariz.;  May  12-May  23,  '88,  in 
the  field ;  May  23-June  15,  '88,  Ft.  Thomas,  Ariz. ;  June  15-July  3,  '88,  in  the 
field;  July  3-Dec.  10,  '88,  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.;  Dec.  10,  '88-Jan.  17,  '89,  in 
the  field  with  Tr.  I,  10th  Cav. ;  Feb.  6-June  22,  '89,  Ft.  Mojave,  Ariz. ;  Sept.  1, 
'89,  to  present  time,  '90,  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.  Staff  positions  occupied — March 
11-Aug.  21,  '87,  Adjt.  San  Carlos,  Ariz.;  March  11-Aug.  23, '87,  A.  A.  Q.  M..  A. 
C.  S.  San  Carlos,  Ariz.;  Apr.  3-June  12,  '88,  Adjt.  Ft.  Thomas,  Ariz.  ;  Feb.  5- 
June  30,  '89,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  Ft.  Mojave,  Ariz.  Commands  held— Go.  A 
Indian  Scouts  March  11-Nov.  30,  '87,  San  Carlos,  Ariz.  Hutory—Son  of  Lt.  Col. 
G.  H.  Elliot,  Corps  of  Engineers  U.  S.  Army. 

Elliott,  Charles  P.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Appointed  from 
S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13ih  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '82;  trs.  to  4th  Cav.  June  7,  '83 
(to  rank  in  Cav.  June  28,  '82) ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  2,  '88. 

Elliott,  Stephen  H.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ga.    Appointed  from 
Texas.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July   1,  '82;  graduated   July  1. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  July'l,  '86;  2d  Lt.  »th  Cav.  July  5,  '86  ; 
transferred  to  5th  Cav.  June  20,  '87,  to  rank  from  Oct.  24,  '86. 

Ellis,  Eugene  A.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  72;  graduated  June  15,  76. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  76;  1st.  Lieut.  Oct.  9/82.  Service— 
Asst.  Prof,  of  French  at  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y. ;  bince  August 
28,  '84. 

Ellis,  Prank  W.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  Jan.  5,  '82,  to  Aug.  16, 
'85 ;  2d  Lt.  Sig.  Corps  Aug.  15,  '85 ;  accepted  Aug.  17,  '85. 

Ellis,  Phillip  H.  (Captain  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.  Oct.  23,  1842.  Retiring 
year,  1906;  appointed  from  Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co. 
"  L,"  6th  Penn.  Cav.,  Nov.  11,  '62,  to  May  1,  '63;  2d  Lt.  6th  Penn.  Cav.  May  1, 
'63;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  12,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  3, '64;  2d  Lt.  13th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Feb.  23, '66;  accepted  Apr.  27, '66;  transferred  to  31st  Inf.  Sept,  21,  'M;  1st 
Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '66;  unassigned  June  21,  '69;  assigned  to  13th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70; 
Capt.  Apr.  1,  72. 

Ellis,  Wilmot  E.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed  from 
N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June  12,  '89. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89.  Service—  At  Fort  Wads- 
worth,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.  30,  '89,  to . 

Eltingr,  Oscar  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Aug.  8,  1831.  Retiring 
year,  1895  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co. 
'•A,"  1st  N.  Y.  Cav.,  July  30,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  22,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  6. 
Cav.  July  22,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  17,  '69;  Capt.  Jan. 
30, '81. 

Eltonhead,  Francis  E.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed 
from  Penn.  Cadet  at  Military  Academy  July  1,71;  graduated  June  16,75. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  16,  75  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  15,  '80. 

Emery,  Jonas  A.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  11,  '81;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  8,  '86. 


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Emmet,  Robert  T.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  20,  '83. 

Bnnis,  William  (Captain  4th  Art.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Appointed  from  R.  I. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '60 ;  graduated  June  13,  '64.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13,  '54;  1st  Lieut.  May  8,  '66;  Capt.  Oct.  5,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lt.  Nov.  30,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  Dec.  15  and  16,  '64.  btaff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Nov.  23,  J66, 
to  Apr.  5,  75 ;  Adjt.  4th  Art.  April  1,  '87,  to  Oct.  5,  '87. 

Enos,  Herbert  M.  (Major  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '52 ;  graduated  July  1,  '56. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  M.  Rif.  July  1,  '56;  2d  Lieut.  Jan.  26,  '57;  1st  Lt.  6th 
Cav.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted 
Oct.  3,  '61 ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  Vol.  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  June  3,  '65  ;  Col.  Q.  M.  Vol.  June  3, 
'65,  to  Jan.  8,  ;66  ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  June  6,  72 ;  retired  May  29,  76,  for  disability. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.,  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.,  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Ernst,  Oswald  H.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  near  Cincinnati,  O.,  June 
27, '42.  Retiring  year  1906;  appointed  from  Ohio;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad. 
June,  '64.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '64;  Capt.  March  7,  '67;  Major 
May  5,  '82.  Brevet  rank — Capt.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  service. 
Service — Served  as  assistant  chief  engineer  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee  to  the 
close  of  the  Atlanta  campaign,  '64;  at  the  Mil.  Acad.  as  Assist.  Prof,  of  Engineer- 
ing, Oct.  5  to  18,  '64;  as  assict.  engineer  in  construction  of  fortifications  on  the 
Pacific  Coast  '64  to  '68,  having  the  immediate  superintendence  of  the  great  blast 
at  Lime  Point,  Cal.,  '68  ;  commanded  a  company  of  engineer  troops  at  Willet'a 
Point,  N.  Y..  '68-71,  being  detached  to  serve  as  astronomer  with  the  commission 
sent  by  the  U.  S.  Government  to  Spain  to  observe  the  solar  eclipse  of  Dec.,  70; 
instructor  of  practical  military  engineering  and  military  signaling  and  telegraphy 
at  the  U.S.  Mil.  Acad.,  performing  also  the  duties  of  architect  for  the  more  im- 
portant structures  at  that  place,  71-78  ;  assist,  engineer  on  western  river  improve- 
ments, 78-80;  in  charge  of  improvement  of  Mississippi  River  between  the  Illi- 
nois and  Ohio  Rivers.  80-86;  of  Osage  River,  '80-86  ;  of  harbors  of  Alton,  111., 
acd  Cape  Girardeau,  Mo.,  '81-86;  of  haibor  of  St  Louis,  Mo.,  '82-86  ;  of  harbors 
at  Galveston,  Tex.,  Brazos  River,  Texas,  Pass  Cavallo,  Texas,  Aransas  Pass,  Texas, 
and  Brazos  Santiago,  Texas,  '86-89;  of  improvement  of  Buffalo  Bayou,  Texas, 

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charge  of  surveys  of  Ste.  Genevieve  Harbor,  Mo.,  '81 ;  Meramec  River,  '81 ;  Fish 
Bend,  '81 ;  Osage  River,  with  view  to  movable  dams,  '85  ;  Kaskaskia  River,  '86  ; 
Misnissippi  River,  at  Rush  Island  Bend,  and  Ivy  Landing,  '86;  preliminary  ex- 
amination Cedar  Bayou,  Texas,  '86  ;  Rio  Grande  River,  trom  Embudo,  N.  M.,  to 
El  Paso,  Texas,  '88;  Guadalupe  River,  Texas,  '88;  Caney  Creek,  Texas,  '88; 
member  of  Board  of  Engineers  of  New  Orleans  Harbor,  '81-82;  to  examine  can- 
didates for  promotion,  '82;  upon  railway  bridge  at  Van  Buren,  Ark.,  '83;  upon 
Portage  Lake  and  River  Improvement  Co.,  and  Lake  Superior  Ship  Canal  Rail- 
way and  Iron  Company,  Mich.,  '86  ;  bridge  over  Mississippi  River  at  Memphis, 
Tenn.,  '87;  on  special  duty  under  the  Department  of  State,  in  an  examination  of 
the  works  of  bank  protection  constructed  by  the  Mexican  Government  in  the 
Rio  Grande  River  opposite  El  Paso,  Texas,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '88  ;  has  been,  since 
May,  '88,  and  is  now,  a  member  of  the  Mississippi  River  Commission  created  by 
Act  of  Congress  approved  June  28,  79  ;  has  been  since  its  first  organization,  and 


in   fortifying  Marietta,  Aug.   5   to   Sept.  3,   '64.     Commands  held— Co.  of  Eng. 
troops  at  Willet'a  Point,  N.  Y.,  '68-71.     History— Author  of  a  manual  of  Practical 

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Military  Engineering,  73,  and  of  various  articles  upon  military  subjects  in  John- 
son's Cyclopedia,  75-76. 

Erwin,  James  B.  (First  Lieut.  4th.  Cav.).  Born  in  Ga.  App.  from  Ga. 
Cauet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual 
rank— 2^.  Lieut-  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  24,  '86. 

Eskridge,  Richard  I.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Dec.  15,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904;  appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Mus.  2d  Iowa 
Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  10,  '61  ;  discharged  May  1,  '62;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  I,  2d  Mo.  Vol. 
Cav.,  from  Jan.  9,  '64,  to  Feb.  8,  '65  ;  1st  Lt.  14th  Mo.  Vol.  Cav.  Feb.  8,  '65;  Capt. 
Aug.  28,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  17,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Mar.  22,  '66  ;  accepted  May  7,  '66;  tre.  to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Capt. 
Sept.  1,  73.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  26,  '67,  for  conspicuous  gillantry  in 
charging  a  large  band  of  Indians  strongly  fortified  in  the  Infernal  Caverns,  Pitt 
River,  Cal.,  Sept.  26,  '67. 

Evans,  Andrew  W.  (Lieut.-Col.  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Md. 
Retired.  App.  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '48  ;  graduated  July 
1.  '52.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '52  ;  2d'Lt.  Mar.  3,  '55  ;  1st  Lt. 
Sept.  20,  '56 ;  Capt.  6th  Cav.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  4,  '61 ;  Col.  1st  Md.  C*v. 
Apr.  15,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  8,  '65;  Maj.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  May  10,  '67  ;  Lt. 
Col.  7th  Cav.  Apr.  2,  '83  ;  retired  Sept.  22, '83.  Brevet  roni—Brt.  Maj.  Feb.  21, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Valverde,  N.  M.;  Hvi. 
Lt.  Col.  Apr.  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  cavalry  action  at 
Appomattox  Court  House,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  Dec.  25,  '68,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  resulting  in  the  capture  and  destruction  of  a  Comanche  Indian  Village 
at  the  western  base  of  the  Wichita  Mountains  Dec.  25,  '68.  Service — Served  at 
Newport  Barracks,  on  frontier  duty  and  coast  survey,  '52-61 ;  served  in  the  war 
of  the  Rebellion;  served  in  New  Mexico  '61-63;  Army  of  the  Potomac  '63-65; 
on  frontier  duty  west  of  the  Mississippi  River,  from  '66-83. 

Evans,  Elwood  W.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  at  Laurel,  Md.,  April 
26, 1866.  Retiring  year  1930;  app.  from  Md. ;  graduated  from  Military  Academy 
in  '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  12,  '87.  Service — Reported  tor 
duty  with  his  Troop  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  Sept.  30,  '87 ;  marched  from  San 
Antonio  to  Fort  Concho,  Texa»,  with  Troop,  reaehing  Concho  about  Oct.  30,  '87; 
served  with  Troop  at  Fort  Concho  till  June,  '88,  when  he  marched  with  the  8th 
Cav.,  over  2000  miles,  to  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.,  reaching  there  Sept.  3,  '88.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Acting  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Concho,  Tuxas,  for  20  days ;  A.  S.  O. 
about  8  months  at  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.;  Asat.  Top.  Officer  at  Camp  Alex.  Chamber*, 
Mont.,  in  the  summer  of  '89,  and  also  Adj.. of  1st  Batt.,  8th  Cav.,  at  same  Camp. 
Commands  held — Troop  for  one  month  at  Fort  Concho,  Texas,  and  from  Oct.  1  to 
Dec.  31,  '89,  at  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.  History— Son  of  Captain  Geo.  W.  Evans,  1st 
(Eastern  Shore)  Md.  Vols.,  and  subsequently  in  the  32d  U.  S.  Inf.,  but  consoli- 
dated into  the  21st  U.  S.  Inf. 

Evans,  Frederic  D.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.;  app.  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '83;  graduated  July  1,  '87.  Actual 
rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  July  1,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  6,  '87. 

Evans,  George  H.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa. ;  app.  from  Pa. 
Cadet  attheU.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  72.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  18,  '81. 

Evans,  George  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Dec.  17, 1841.  Retired ; 
app.  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Captain  1st  Md.  Inf.  Dec.  23,  '61 ;  mus- 
tered out  Dec.  23,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  32d  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  9,  '67 ;  un- 
assigned  April  19,  '69;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Oct.  21,  '69;  Captain  March  20,  79; 
retired  April  24,  86,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Captain 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Mj  21st  Inf.  from  Aug.  31,  71,  to  March  20,  79. 

Evaos,  Robert  K.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Miss.;  app.  from  Miss. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual 
— 2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  16,  75 ;  lat  Lieut.  Jan.  8,  '82. 


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Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  to  Oct.  27,  79;  at  Fort  Girland,  Col.,  to  Sept.,  '80;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Oct.  31,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  to  Sept.  30,  '82 ;  on  duty 
at  the  Military  Prison,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  July  1,  '85  ;  on  leave  to  Aug. 
28,  '85 ;  at  the  Military  Academy,  as  instructor  of  History  and  Law,  to  July  1,  '87 ; 

with  regiment  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  Nov.  17,  '87  ;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  to , 

and  on  duty  in  connection  with  construction  of  public  buildings  at  Post  of  San 

Antonio,  Tex.,  from  Jan.  30,  '89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— R,.  Q.  M.,  19th 

Inf.,  from  Oct.  13,  '86,  to . 

Everett,  William  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
N.  H.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '64;  graduated  June  15,  '68. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lt.  4th  Art.  June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lt.  Apr.  26,  73. 

Everts,  Edward  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — A^at.  Surg.  May  23, '82 ;  accepted  June  20 
'82 ;  Capt.  A<st.  Surg.  May  23,  '87. 

Ewen,  Clarence  (Major  and  Surg.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
froinN.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  53d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  8, '62 ; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  13,  '62;  A«st.  Surg.  182d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Dec.  13,  '62;  resigned 
Oct.  27,  '63;  Asst.  Surg.  29th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Nov.  2,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  6, 
'65 ;  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68 ;  ace.  Dec.  17,  '68  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  23, 
'69  ;  Maj.  and  Surg.  April  15,  '89.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  Civil  War; 
A.  A.  Surg.  at  3d  Div.  Hosp.,  Alexandria,  Va.,  '64;  Post  Surg  Ft.  Ellis,  Mont., 
from  '68  to  70 ;  in  the  field  with  Cos.  F,  G  and  H,  2d  Cav.,  Mout.,  '69;  Post  Surg. 
Camp  Baker,  Mont.,  to  Sept.,  72 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  72,  to  Mar.,  73 ;  Post 
Surg.  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  to  June,  73;  Post  Surg.  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  Apr.,  76; 
at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  June  to  Oct.,  76;  Post  Surg  Aiken,  S.  C.,  to  April,  77; 
Post  Surgeon  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Elliott, 


serted  House,  Va.,  Jan.,  '63;  skirmish  near  Franklin,  Va.,  '63;  siege  of  Suffolk, 
Va., '63;  Hatcher's  Run,  Five  Forks,  Petersburg  and  Appomattox,  Va.,  '65; 
Conroy's  Mountain,  M.  T.,  '69;  Marias  (Piegan  campaign)  Jan..  79;  Pryer's  Fork 
(Baker's  Battle-field)  July,  72. 

Ewers,  Ezra  P.  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  April  13, 1837.  Retiring 
year,  1901;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actualrank — Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st.  Sergt.  Co. 
"E,"  1st  Batt.,  19th  Inf.,  Jan.  18,  '62,  to  Dec.  4,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Oct.  31, 
'63 ;  accepted  Dec.  4,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  16,  '64 ;  transferred  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
'66;  Capt.  Sept.  12,  '66;  transferred  to  5ih  Inf.  May  19,  '69.  Brevet  rank— En. 
1st  Lieut.  June  26,  '63,  for  gallant  services  in  action  at  Hoover's  Gap,  Tenn. ; 
Bvt.  Capt.  Nov.  25,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chat- 
tanooga, Tenn. 

Swing,  Charles  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born" in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  June  14,  76,  to  Oct.  31, 
76.  Actual  rank—  Asst.  Surg.  July  5,  '84;  accepted  July  18,  '84;  Capt.  and 
Asst.  Surg.  July  5,  '89. 

EwiDg,  Evarts  S.  (Capt.  and  Bvt,  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Retired  ; 
App.  from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Bugler  and  Pvt.  Co.  "  D  ''and  Q.  M. 
Sgt.;  chief  bugler  and  Com.  Sgt.  1st  Iowa  Cav.  June  13,  '61,  to  Sept.  12,  '63;  Capt. 
Com.  Sub.  January  31,  '65;  accepted  May  1,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out 
October  9,  '65 ;  2d  Lt.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  1£  '65 ;  ac- 
cepted May  5,  '65;  transferred  to  34th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '65;  transferred  to  16th  Inf. 
April  14,  '69 ;  Capt.  Apr.  30,  '80  ;  retired  Mar.  20,  '85.  Brevet  rank-- Bvt.  Capt. 
and  Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  2, '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war; 
Bvt.  Maj.  Vols.,  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Vols.,  Bvt.  Col.  Vols.  Oct.  6,  '65,  for  faithful  and 


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meritorious  services.    Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  16th  Inf.  Mar.  9,  '80, 
to  Apr.  30,  '80. 

Ezekiel,  David  I.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Corp\.  Co.  F,  5th  Ohio 
Vol.  Inf.,  and  Co.  B,  7th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  and  ttgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  G,  10th  W. 
Va.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Apr.  20,  '61,  to  Sept.  11,  62;  2d  Lieut.  10th  W.  Va.  Vol.  Inf. 
Sept.  12,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Mar.  9,  '65;  Capt.  6th  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  Apr.  28,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  Oct.  15, '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Nov.  22,  '66 ;  unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69  ;  assd.  to  4th  Inf.  Apr.  6,  70;  retired  June 
28,  78,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
laiit  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Harper's  Feiry,  Va.,  July  7,  '64. 

Faison,  Samson  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  North  Carolina.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  78 ;  gradu- 
ated June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lt.  1st  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Falck,  William  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Germany 


services  in 


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BCIVIV,COIH  battle  of  Spottsylvania  and  during  Campaign  before, .Richmond,  Va. ; 
Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Chau- 
cellorsville,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.,  for  gallaut  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Spottsylvania  Court  House,  Va.  {Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ; 
in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Campaigns  through  Virginia,  Maryland 
and  Penna. ;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  Elmira,  JS.  Y.,  and  Fort  Hamilton,  > 
Harbor ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  Aug.,  '66,  to  Jan.,  '68 ;  at  post  of 
Lexington,  Ky.,  from  '68  to  '69  ;  in  '69-70  at  Huntsville,  Ala.,  Corinth,  Mi>s.,and 
Somerville,  Ga. ;  70,  at  Huntsville,  Ala. ;  71,  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  Cheraw,  S.  C., 
and  Spartansburg,  S.  C.,  until  74;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  74  to  July,  77  ;  trans- 
lerred  to  Idaho  Ty.  77 ;  engaged  in  Nez  Perce  campaign,  left  wing  with  < 
Wheaton;  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  until  79;  at  Camp  Cheian,  W.  T.,  until  '80. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  assii^tant  inspector-general  in  the  5th  Corps,  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  '62;  Adj.  2d  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '63,  to  Nov.  30,  '64;  aide-de-camp  im'l 
acting  assistant  inspector-general  on  the  statf  of  General  J.  C.  Davi*,  command- 
ing the  Department  of  Kentucky,  May  1,  '66,  to  Aug.  24,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown  ;  battles  ot  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill, 
second  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  Maryland  campaign  and  battle  of  Antietam,Md. ;  and  en- 
gaged at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chancel lors- 
ville,  Va.,  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Wilderness  and  fepottsylvania  Court  House,  Va. 
(wounded).  Commands  held — Commanded  Co.  of  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  at  the  battle  of 
Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Post  of  Lexington,  Ky.,  from  '68  to  '69  ;  Post  of  Spartans- 
burg,  S.  C.,  till  74. 

Far ber,  Charles  W.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  gen.  M't'd  ser.,  and  Pvt.,  Corp'l., 
Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  troop  "  H,"  8th  Cav.,  Oct.  14,  '79,  to  Aug.  16,  '85 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th 
Cav.  Aug.  15,  '85  ;  accepted  Aug.  17,  '85. 


June 

24,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  June  24,  '61;  transferred  to  Ord.  Corps  Oct.  24,  '61  ;  1st 
Lieut.  March  3,  '63  ;  Capt.  April  6,  '66 ;  Major  March  25,  76  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Feb.  28, 
'89.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain,  March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  in  the  Ord. 
Dept.  during  the  War.  /Service — Served  during  the  Rebellion  of  the  Seceding 
States,  '61-66  ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  and  during  the  Bull  Run  Campaign, 
on  the  Staff  of  Gen.  J.  F.  K.  Mansfield,  and  later  with  Horse  Battery  "  A,"  2d 
Art.,  from  June  24  to  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  Asst.  Ord.  Officer  at  Watertown  Arsenal  and 
Asst.  Inspect,  at  South  Boston  and  other  foundries,  Nov.  1,  '61,  to  June  10,  '63 ; 
Asst.  Ord.  Officer  in  operations  against  Charleston,  S.  C.,  June  20,  '63,  to  Feb.  16, 


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'64  ;  at  Ord.  Dept.  of  the  South  until  Feb.  16,  '63 ;  Asst.  Ord.  Officer  Allegheny  Ar- 
senal, Pa.,  and  Asst.  Inspect,  of  foundries  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Feb.  23, '64,  to  Aug. 
27, '64;  Ord.  Dept.  of  the  Arm v  of  the  Potomac  and  Armies  operating  against  Rich- 
mond Sept.  4,  '64,  to  March  12.  '65 ;  Asst.  Prof,  of  Drawing  at  Military  Academy  Mar. 
21,  '65,  to  Oct.  8,  '67  ;  As*t  Ord.  Officer  at  Washington  Arsenal,  D.  C.,  Oct.  17, 
'67,  to  Oct.  20,  '68  ;  Asst.  Ord.  Officer  at  Frankford  Arsenal,  Pa.,  Oct.  20,  '68,  to 
July  25,  '71 ;  Asst.  Ord.  Officer  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  111.,  July  28,  '71,  to  June 
29,  '74;  Asst.  Ord.  Officer  at  Springfield  Armory,  and  Inspect,  at  Colt's  Factory 
and  Smith  and  Wesson's  Factory,  Julv  1,  '74,  to  May  17,  '76;  at  Kennebec  Ars- 
enal, Md.,  May  20,  76,  to  April  16,  '83;  dismounting  guns  at  Fort  Knox,  Maine, 
July  30.  '76,  to  Aug.  30,  76  ;  Member  of  a  Board  to  select  a  Magazine  Gun  for  U. 
S.  service  April  3,  78,  to  Sept.  25,  78;  President  of  a  Board  for  examination  of 
Officers  for  transfer  to  the  Ord.  Dept.  Oct.  24,  '81,  to  Nov.  2,  '82 ;  charged  with 
the  construction  of  the  new  post  and  powder  depot,  Dover,  N.  J.,  from  April  21, 
'83,  to  July,  '87;  inspector  of  structural  iron  work  at  Paterson,  N.  J.,  April  14 
to  Aug.  30,  '85  ;  Member  of  a  Board  to  examine  Ord.  Officers  for  promotion,  from 
June  1  to  June  5,  '86  ;  Member  of  Statutory  Board  Testing  Rifled  Cannon  June 

27,  '87,  to ;  Member  of  the  Ord.  Board,  with  station  at  New  York  Arsenal, 

Aug.  15,  '87,  to ;  President  of  Board  for  examination  of  Officers  for  transfer  to 

Ord.  Dept.  March  26,  '89,  to  April  19,  '89 ;  inspector  of  Pneumatic  Dynamite 
Guns,  and  mounting  of  the  same  at  Sandy  Hook,  N.  J.,  Fort  Schuyler  N.Y.,  and 

Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  June  25,  '89,  to ;  Insp.  of  steel  wire  for  the  10"  Woodbridge 

Rifle  Feb.  13,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— On  the  Staff  of  Gen.  J.  F.  K.  Mansfield, 
Com.  defenses  of  Washington  ;  on  the  Staff  of  Gen.  Seymour  during  the  siege  opera- 
tions in  Charleston  Harbor,  S.  C.,  July,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Bull  Run  Cam- 
paign ;  engaged  in  the  operations  against  Charleston,  S.  C.,  June  20,  '63,  to  Feb. 
16,  '64;  engaged  in  the  descent  upon  Morris  Inland  July  10,  '63  ;  engaged  in  the 
bombardment  of  Forts  Sumter,  Wagner  and  Gregg  July  18  to  23,  '63.  Commands 
held — Commanding  four  batteries,  24  guns,  per  S.  O.  No.  174,  Hd.  Qrs.  Folly  Is., 
S.  C.,  July  8,  '63  ;  Ord.  Dept.,  Dept.  of  the  South,  until  Feb.  16,  '83  ;  Ord.  Dept. 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  Armies  operating  against  Richmond,  Sept.  4,  '64, 
to  March  12,  '65;  Frankford  Arsenal,  Pa.,  from  Oct.  20,  '68,  to  April,  '69;  Kenne- 
bec Arsenal,  Maine,  May  20,  76,  to  April  16,  '83.  History — Grandson  of  Capt 
John  Farley,  U.  S.  Art.,  and  son  of  Capt.  John  Farley,  1st  U.  S.  Art. 

Farnsworth,  Charles  S.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  :n  Lycoming  Co  , 
Pa.,  Oct.  28.  '62.  Retiring  year  1926;  appointed  from  Pa.;  graduated  at  Military 
Academy,  class  of  '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  12,  '87.  Service — 
Joined  Co.  "E"  at  Fort  Sisseton,  D.  TM  Sep.  30,  '87;  ordered  to  Fort  Shaw, 

Mont.,  with  Co.  May  23,  '88;  arrived  May  27;  stationed  there  to  .  Staff 

positions  occupied — Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  from 

April  1,  '89,  to  .  Commands  held— Go.  "E"  from  April  1  to  May  22,  '88, 

and  from  Oct.  26,  '89,  to  Jan.  25,  '90. 

Farrow,  Edward  S.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland  1855.  Retiring 
year  1919;  appointed  from  Md.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  June  16,  76.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  17,  '83.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— The  accompanying  letters  are  worthy  of  record  in  a  military  history  : 

HEADQUARTERS,  DEPARTMENT  OF  WEST  POINT,  U.  S.  MILITARY  ACADEMY, 

WEST  POINT,  NEW  YORK,  November  26,  1881. 

To  whom  it  may  concern:  Lieutenant  Edward  S.  Farrow,  21st  Infantry,  went  through  the  two  lengthy 
campaigns  against  Indians  in  the  Northwest,  viz  :-The  Nez  Perce  of  '77,  and  that  of  the  Piute  and  Bannock 
of  '78.  He  commanded  a  Company  during  both,  and  at  the  close  I  gave  him  special  commendation  for  his 
gallant  conduct.  Again  he  won  placed  by  me  in  commuid  of  a  Company  of  Scouts  which  took  part  in  an  ex- 
pedition against  the  Snake  Indians,  sometimes  called  "Sheep- Eaters."  during  the  season  of  '79.  In  this  ex- 
pedition Lieutenant  Farrow  had  a  marked  success  in  consummating  the  capture  of  the  entire  band  of  Indian 
outlaws.  He  again  received  the  highest  praino  of  prudence,  bravery,  and  enterprise,  and  was  recommended 
for  two  brevets,  viz.  :— that  of  First  Lieutenant  and  of  Captain.  In  '80,  I  entrusted  him  with  a  larger  and 
•till  more  important  command,  owing  to  my  confidence  in  his  energy  and  willingness  to  do  hard  work  in  a 
rough,  almost  inaccessible  country — where  the  worst  of  renegades  had  congregated  to  raid  upon  the  settle- 
ments, or  catch  and  rob  the  passers  by.  He  brought  to  us  valuable  information  of  that  wild  region,  until 
then  quite  unknown,  situated  near  the  headwaters  of  the  Salmon  River  of  Northeastern  Idaho.  He  hag 
since  then  been  detailed  as  an  Instructor  of  Tactics  at  the  Military  Academy,  where  he  has,  by  untiring  in- 
dustry, added  materially  to  the  instruction  of  the  Cadets,  by  putting  into  practical  form  a  Military  System  of 
Gymnastics— this  in  addition  to  his  ordinary  work  of  the  instruction  in  Tactics.  I  have  found  in  him  the 


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best  of  qualities  for  a  thorough  soldier,  viz.  •  Fidelity  to  the  duty  in  hand,  much  enterprise  in  adding  to  aud 
circulating  military  knowledge,  aud  very  great  energy  of  character.  His  habits  of  life  are  regular  and 
without  reproach. 

WAB  DEPARTMENT,  ADJUTANT  GENERAL'S  OFFICE, 

WASHINGTON,  May  28,  1886. 
First  Lieut.  Edward  S.  Farrow,  21st  Infantry,  Sea  Side  Park.  New  Jersey. 

Sir:  Referring  to  your  letter  of  the  19th  instant,  .  .  .  I  am  instructed  by  the  Secretary  of  War  to  say 
that  he  has  no  desire  to  thwart  any  wish  you  may  have  in  regard  to  quitting  the  service,  but  he  thinks  that 
the  services  of  an  officer  who  has  shown  so  much  spirit  as  you  have,  and  who  is  so  accomplished  in  his  pro- 
fession, should  not  be  lost  to  the  Government,  and  he  therefore  declines  to  now  accept  your  resignation. 

nominated  by  President  Hayes  for  the  brevets  of  First  Lieut,  and  Capt.  Service — 
In  the  field  77,78  and  in  79;  instructor  of  tactics  at  Military  Academy,  Feb., 
23;  at  present  acting  as  Chief  Engineer  of  construction  at  Barnegat  Park,  N.  J., 
the  Army  and  Navy  Home  and  resort.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Nez  Perec  cam- 
paign in  77;  Bannock  and  Piute  War  in  78  ;  and  captured  the  tribe  of  hostile 
"Sheep  Eater"  Indians  in  Salmon  River  Mountains  in  79.  Commands  held — 
Commanded  Co.  throughout  the  Nez  Perce  campaign  in  77 ;  commanded  a  Co. 
throughout  the  Bannock  and  Piute  war  in  78  ;  commanded  troops  and  Indian 
scouts  in  the  field,  capturing  the  tribe  of  hostile  "Sheep- Eater"  Indians  in  Sal- 
mon River  Mountain  in  79.  History — Author  of  "Mountain  Scouting"  and  "  Mili- 
tary Gymnastics,"  adopted  as  text-book  at  West  Point,  and  "  Farrow's  Military 
Encyclopedia,"  which  work  has  received  the  highest  commendation  from  mili- 
tary men  and  the  press  generally. 

Febig-er,  George  L.  (Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Dec.  8, 1822.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  Del. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major  and  Paymaster  May  3,  '61  ; 
accepted  May  4,  '61 ;  Lieut.-Col.  Deputy  Paymaster  General  Dec.  31, 79 ;  Col.  and 
Asst.  Paymaster  General,  Jan.  24,  '81 ;  Retired  Dec.  8,  '86.  Brevet  ran/:—  Bn-vi  t 
Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service 
— At  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.,  '61 ;  chief  of  Pay-Districts  of  Miss,  to  Jan.,  '63  ;  and 
of  Ohio  and  Kentucky,  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  president  of  the  Board  for  the  Examination 
of  Paymasters  of  the'Western  District,  Dec.,  '64;  atSt.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  M.v 
chief  of  Pay-District  of  Louisville,  K>.,  May,  '67  to  Jan.  1,70;  New  Orleans, 
La.,  Jan.  1,  70,  to  Jan.  1,  75;  New  York,  June  1,  75,  to  April,  '80;  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  April,  '80,  to  July,  '80  ;  Washington,  D.  C.,  July,  '80,  to  April,  '82  ;  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  April,  '82,  to  June,  '86;  Chicago,  Ills.,  June, '86. 

Febig-er,  Lea  (First  Lieut.,  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. 
—civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.,  Aug.  15,  76;  accepted  Aug.  19,  76: 
1st  Lieut.  June  9,  '84. 

Fechet,  Edmond  G.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Michigan,  July  11,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908;  appointed  from  Mich. — civil  life.  Actual  ran*— Sergt.  and 
1st  Sergt.  Co.  "A,"  7th  Mich.  Inf.,  June  19,  '61,  to  Sept.  17,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  7th 
Mich.  Inf.,  Sept.  17,  '62;  1st  Lieut.,  June  18,  '63;  resigned  July  31,  '63;  Q.  M. 
Sergeant  Co.  "G,"  10th  Michigan  Cavalrv,  Oct.  13,  '63,  to  Jan.  23,  '64;  Second 
Lieut.  Tenth  Michigan  Cavalry  Jan.  23,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  April  1,  '65;  hon.  must, 
out  Nov.  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.,  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '66; 
1st  Lieut.,  July  31,  '67;  Capt.,  May  23,  70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.,  Bvt. 
Capt.,  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antie- 
tam.  Md. 

Fenton,  Charles  W.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Mich.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '84;  graduated  June  11 
'88.     AHual  ra?tk—2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.,  June  11,  '88. 

Ferris.  Frank  O.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corp'l  battery  "  L,"  3d  Art.,  Dec.  6 
'81.  to  Aug.  6,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.,  Aug.  4,  '84;  accepted  Aug.  7.  '84. 

Fessenden,  Francis  (Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).     Born  in  Maine,  March  18,  '39. 


accepted  June  19,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  45th  Inf.  (declined),  July  28,  '66;  transferred 
to  28th  Inf.,  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  retired  on  his  own  application  with  the  rank  of  Brig. 


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Gen.  U.  S.  A.,  for  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty,  Nov.  1,  '66.  Brevet  rank — 
Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.,  July  6,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the 
battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.,  same  date,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Mpntell's  Bluff,  La. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A., 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war; 
Brevet  Major-General  U.  S.  A.,  same  date,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service — On  recruiting  duty  July,  '61,  to  Jan.,  '62;  com.  Co., 
Army  of  the  Cumberland,  to  April,  '62;  in  the  Dept.  of  Washington,  D.  C. ; 
member  of  Board  for  Examination  of  Officers  and  member  of  a  General  Court- 
martial  ;  at  Chantilly,  Va. ;  in  the  Red  River  campaign ;  member  of  a  Military 
Commission,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct.,  '64,  to  March,  '65;  member  of  Board  for 
Examination  of  Officers,  July  to  Aug.,  '65;  member  of  the  Wirtz  Military  Com., 
Aug.  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  president  of  Court  of  Inquiry  and  of  a  Military  Commission, 
Nov.,  '65,  lo  March,  '66;  Assistant  Commissioner  Bureau  of  Refugees,  Freedmen, 
and  Abandoned  Land?,  Districts  of  Maryland,  West  Virginia  and  the  Shenandoah 
Valley,  July  to  Sept.,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Shi- 
loh (severely  wounded  in  the  arm),  and  at  the  battles  of  Pleasant  Hill  and  Mo- 
nett's  Bluff,  La.  (severely  wounded  and  lost  right  leg).  Commands  held — Co. 
Armv  of  the  Cumberland;  com.  3d  Brigade,  Carey's  Division,  in  the  Dept.  of 
Washington,  D.  C. ;  com.  1st  Brigade,  Abercrombie's  Division,  temporarily  en- 
camped at  Chantilly,  Va.,  and  engaged  in  the  Red  River  campaign ;  com.  regi- 
ment and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Sabine  Cross-Roads ;  com.  Brigade  in  the 
battles  of  Pleasant  Hill  and  Monett's  Bluff,  La. ;  com.  1st  Inf.  Division,  Dept.  of 
West  Virginia,  to  July,  '65  ;  com.  1st  Brigade,  Hancock's  Corps,  July,  '65. 

Fes?enden,  Joshua  A.  (Captain  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Maine,  Feb.  15,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905  ;  appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co. 
"  B,"  1st  Elaine  Cav.,  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  discharged  April  1,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S. 
Cav.  March  24.  '62;  accepted  April  1,  '62;  resigned  Aug.  6,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Art.  Sept.  6,  '62  ;  accepted  Sept.  13,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '65 ;  Capt.  June  26, 
'82.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3, '62;  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. 

Fiebeg-er,  Gustav  J.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June 
13,  79.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  of  Eng.  June  13,  79;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  31, 
79  ;  l*t  Lieut.  June  15,  '82. 

Field,  Edward  (Captain  4th  Artillery).  Born  in  Princeton,  N.  J.,  May  18, 
'41.  Retiring  year  1905;  app.  from  N.  J. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
1st  N.  J.  Cav.  Aug.  29,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  28,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Feb. 
19, '62;  accepted  March  10, '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  11,  '63;  Capt.  April  29,73. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  action  at  Meadow  Bridge,  Virginia.  Honorably  mentioned — AtFredericksburg, 
White  Oak  Swamp  and  Ohancellorsville,  Va.  Service— Served  with  Army  of  the 
Potomac  from  March,  '62,  to  June,  '64 ;  and  from  Jan.  15  to  April,  '65  ;  Detached 
Service  at  Chicago,  111.,  from  Aug.,  '64,  to  Jan.  15,  '65 ;  on  recruiting  service  at 
New  York  City,  Aug.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68 ;  Freedman's  Bureau,  Alexandria,  Va., 
from  April,  '68,  to  Jan.,  '69;  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '69,  to 
April  30,  70 ;  Modoc  War  from  April  to  June,  73  ;  Nez  Perces  Campaign  July 
to  Oct.,  77 ;  campaign  against  White  Mountain  Apaches,  Oct.,  '81 ;  served  at 
the  folio  wing  posts:  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  Fort  Foote,  Va.,  Fort  Washington,  Va., 
Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Alcatraz  Island,  Gal.,  Fort  Point, 
Cal.,  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  Fort  McPherson,  Ga.,  Sitka,  Alaska.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  Savage  Station,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.,  Antietam,  Md., 
Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  Buckland  Mills,  Va.,  Stevensburg, 
Va.,  Spottsylvania,  Va.,  Meadow  Bridge,  Va.,  Raccoon  Ford.  Commands  held— 
Battery  "E,"  from  Oct.,  '63,  to  April,  '64.  History— Son  of  Hon.  Richard  Stock- 
ton Field,  Attorney,  State  of  N.  J.;  U.  S.  Senator;  IT.  S.  District  Judge;  Great 
Grandson  of  Richard  Stockton,  signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence. 


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Finley,  James  A.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed 
from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  Rank— Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  74;  accepted  Nov.  14, 
74;  C«pt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79. 

Finley,  John  P.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps,  March  8,  77,  to 
Julv  10,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  Sig.  Corps  July  1,  '84;  accepted  July  11,  '84. 

Finley,  Leig-hton  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Appointed  from 
g.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted  Sept.  1, 
79 ;  transferred  to  10th  Cav.  Nov.  11,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  '87. 

Finley,  "Walter  L.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
Penn.— Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June  13,79. 
Actual  rank  -2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  25,  '83. 

Fisher,  W.  W.  R.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Sunjeon).  Born  inStrasburg,  Va., 
July  29,  '56.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  Va.  Actual  rank — Assistant 
Surgeon,  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  18,  '84;  Capt.,  Assistant  Surgeon,  Dec.  3,  *8S. 
Service— Served  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  1st  of  June,  '82,  until 
Sept  1,  '84,  when  ordered  to  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.;  at  the  latter  place  served  as 
Post  Surgeon  until  July  6,  '85,  when  ordered  into  the  field  ;  during  the  Apache 
Indian  Campaign  of  '85-6  served  in  the  field  in  Southern  Ariz,  and  Mexico  from 
July  6,  '85.  until  Sept.  1,  '86,  with  the  4th  Cav.;  Nov.  10,  '86,  ordered  to  station 
at  Fort  Bidwell.  Cal.,  where  he  remained  as  Post  Surgeon  until  March, '88;  at 
Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  March,  '88,  to  Dec.,  '89;  on  temporary  duty 
at  Benicia  Bks.,  Cal.,  as  Post  Surgeon  from  July  to  Dec.,  '89  ;  at  Fort  Assinaboine, 
Mont,  from  Dec.,  '89,  to . 

Fisk,  Walter  L.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Illinois,  Jan.  8,  1854.  Re- 
tiring year  1918.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep. 
1,73;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eag.  June  15,  77;  1st 
Lieut.  April  9,  '80;  Capt.  Jan.  10,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt.  Eng. 
March  31,  '80,  to  Sept.  14,  '80. 

Fitch,  Graham  Denby  (Fir«t  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Chicago,  111. 
Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  78,  to  June  12, 
'82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut  5th  Art.  June  13, '82;  trans,  to  Eng.  June  7, '83; 
1st  Lieut.  March  17,  '84.  Service — Served  with  his  regiment  at  Fort  Wadsworih, 
N.  Y.,  from  Sept.  30,  '82,  to  June  13,  '83 ;  with  the  Batt.  of  Engineers  at  Willet's 
Point,  N.  Y.,  from  June  23,  '83,  with  Co.  C  from  June  24  to  Dec.  10,  '83,  and  with 
Co.  B  from  Dec.  10,  '83,  to  Sept,  '85 ;  on  duty  under  the  immediate  order*  of 
Major  King  from  Sept  23,  '85,  to  March  22,  '86  ;  of  Lieut-Col.  Barlow  from  Mar. 
22  to  April  27,  '86;  of  Capt.  Marshall  from  April  30,  '86,  to  Aug.  24,  '88;  of  Ma.j. 
Davis  from  Aug.  24,  '88,  to  Nov.  5,  '89,  and  of  Major  Quinn  since.  Commands 
held— Co.  B,  Eng.,  from  Dec.  3,  '84,  to  Feb.  25,  '85.  History— Son  of  Major  H.  S. 
Fitch,  U.  S.  Vols.,  and  grandson  of  Col.  G.  N.  Fitch,  Ind.  Vols. 

Fitch,  William  G.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  Aug. 
23, '33.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut  4th 
Conn.  Vol.,  May  22,  '61 ;  must  out  Aug.  7,  '61;  paid  to  Nov.  15,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut. 
2d  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '61;  accepted  Nov.  16,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Sept  12,  '62;  retired 
Nov.  16,  '63,  for  disability  resulting  from  sickness  and  exposure  in  line  of  duty, 
(act  Aug.  3,  '61.  sees.  16  a"nd  17). 

Fitz-Gerald,  Michael  J.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  iii  Ireland.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  and  Sen$t  Co.  E,  1st  U.  S.  Art; 
Pvt.  and  Artf.  Ord.  from  Jan.  5,  '55,  to  Feb.  23,  '61 ;  Hosp.  Stwd.  from  March  14, 
'61,  to  June  5, '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  1,  '63;  accepted  June  5,  '63;  1st 
Lieut.  March  4,  '64 ;  Capt  Dec.  31,  73  ;  retired  May  1,  79,  for  wounds  in  line  of 
duty. 

Flagler,  Clement  A.  F.  (Add.  2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Georgia. 
Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ; 
graduated  June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut  Eng.  June  12  '89. 

Flag-ler,  Daniel  W,  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  New  York  March 
24,1835.  Retiring  year  1899;  appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  Military 
Academy  from  July  1,  '56,  to  June  24;  '61 ;  graduated  No.  5  in  his  class.  Actual 


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rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Ord.  June  24,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
3,  '61 ;  Captain  March  3,  '63 ;  Major  June  23, 74;  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  23,  '81.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Captain  March  14,  '62,  for  gallant  services  at  battle  of  Nevvbcrn, 
N.  C. ;  Brevet  Major  April  26,  '62,  for  gallant  services  at  siege  of  Fort  Macon,  N. 
C. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished  services  in  the  field  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  Honorably  mentioned — In  "  War  of  the  Rebellion 
Records,"  Vol.  XIX,  Part  I,  p.  421 ;  Vol.  II,  pp.  382-386 ;  Vol.  IX,  pp.  80,  206, 
272,  284,  285,  365;  Vol.  XVIII,  p.  457.  Service— Served  during  the  Rebellion  of 
the  seceding  States,  '61  to  '66;  in  drilling  Volunteers  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
July  1-15,  '61 ;  in  the  Manassas  campaign  Julv,  '61 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washing- 
ton July  and  August,  '61;  Asst.  Ordnance  Officer  at  Allegheny  Arsenal,  Pa.,  and 
on  Foundry  Duty  at  Fort  Pitt  Foundry,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  inspecting  Ordnance 
for  fitting  out  the  Mississippi  River  Flotilla,  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  as  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance to  Gen.  Burnsides'  Expedition  to  North  Carolina  Dec.,  '61,  to  Aug.,  '62; 
in  charge  of  transportation  of  siege-train  across  country,  Newbern  to  Fort  Macon, 
N.  C.,  and  of  construction  of  approaches  and  batteries  in  front  of  Fort  Macon, 
March  and  April,  '62;  in  the  Maryland  campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  as  Asst. 
Ordnance  Officer  and  aide-de-camp  Sept.  and  Oct., '62 ;  (promoted  to  Captain  of 
Ordnance  March  3,  '63);  in  hospital  O^t.  and  Nov.,  '62;  on  Inspection  Duty  at 
the  West  Point  Foundry,  N.  Y.,  Nov.,  '63,  to  May,  '64;  Asst.  to  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance, U.  S.  A.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  May,  '64,  to  June,  '65,  and  on  special  duty 
inspecting  arms,  Army  of  Potomac,  Feb.,  '65 ;  in  charge  of  Tredegar  Iron  Workn, 
Richmond.  Va.,  April  and  May,  '65;  on  tour  of  inspection  of  Western  Arsenals, 
with  Chief  of  Ordnance,  U.  S.  A.,  May,  '65;  in  charge  of  receiving  arms  from  dis- 
banded Volunteers  from  Delaware  and  Pennsylvania  at  Wilmington,  Del.,  and 
Philadelphia  and  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  May  and  June,  '65 ;  on  special  Ordnance  In- 
spection duty,  breaking  up  Ordnance  Depots,  and  removing  Ordnance  from  forti- 
fications in  Kentucky,  Tennessee,  Georgia  and  Alabama,  June  to  Sept.,  '65;  Asst. 
Ordnance  Officer,  Watervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  to  Dec., '65;  at  Arsenal  and 
Augusta  Powder  Works,  Ga.,  Jan.,  '66,  to  May,  71,  having  charge  also  of  Con- 
federate Ordnance  establishments,  depots  and  stores,  and  disposal  of  same,  at 
Atlanta,  Macon,  Athens  and  Savannah,  Ga..  Jan.,  '66,  to  Jan.,  '69,  and  on  special 
Ordnance  Inspection  duty  at  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.,  Dec.,  '66,  Selma,  Ala.,  Feb.,  '69, 
and  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  Feb.,  71 ;  at  Rock  Island  Armory  and  Arsenal  June,  71, 
to  May  31,  '86  ;  member  of  Board  on  Heavy  Gun  Carriages,  at  New  York,  Jan.  to 
March,  73;  special  inspection  of  Fort  Union  Arsenal,  N.  M.,  with  view  of  break- 
ing up  same,  Sept.,  '80;  on  Board  at  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  in  regard  to  removal  of 
Indianapolis  Arsenal,  Jan. ,'83;  on  Ordnance  Inspection  duty,  San  Antonio,  Tex., 
Fort  Lowell,  Arizona,  and  Benicia,  Cal.,  Feb.  and  March, '83;  at  Frankford 
Arsenal,  Pa.,  May  31,  '86,  to  Nov.  11,  '89;  on  sick  leave  June  26,  '86,  to  Feb.  23, 
'87  ;  President  of  Board  on  site  for  Gun  Foundry  March  22  to  May  14,  '87  ;  Presi- 
dent of  Board  on  comparative  merits  of  Morse  and  service  reloading  cartridges 
March  3  to  May  1,  '88 ;  on  special  duty  to  select  site  and  make  plans  for  Columbia 
Arsenal,  Tenn.,  May  29  to  June  30/88;  President  of  Board  for  testing  rifled 

cannon  and  projectiles  from  Feb.  15,  '89,  to ;  at  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass., 

from  Nov.  29,  '89,  to  .     Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  to  Col.  Hunter  in 

the  Manassas  campaign  of  July,  '61 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  McDowell  in  the 
defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  and  August,  '61 ;  A.  D.  C.  Sept.  to  Oct.,  '62. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  the  battle  and  capture  of 
Roanoke  Island  Feb.  7-8,  '62;  battle  of  Newbern,  N.  C.,  March  14,  '62,  and  in 
command  of  mortar  batteries  in  bombardment  of  Fort  Macon,  resulting  in  cap- 
ture April  26,  '62 ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  South  Mountain  Sept.  14,  '62 ;  battle 
of  Antietam  Sept.  17,  '62;  as  Chief  of  Ordnance,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Nov.,  '62, 
to  Nov.,  '63;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg  Dec.  13/62;  battle  of  Chan- 
cellorsville,  Va.,  May  2-4,  '63,  and  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3,  '63. 
Commands  held— Mortar  batteries  in  bombardment  of  Fort  Macon  ;  Augusta 
Arsenal  and  Powder  Works,  Ga.,  Jan.,  '66,  to  May,  71 ;  Rock  Island  Armory  and 
Arsenal  June,  71,  to  May  31,  '86;  Frankford  Arsenal,  Pa.,  May  31,  '86,  to  Nov. 
11,  '89;  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass.,  from  Nov.  29,  '89,  to . 


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Pa. 

Actual 

9th  Inf.  March  3,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  7,  '56  ;  Capt.  16th  Inf.  (declined)  May  14, 
'61  ;  Capt.  9th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Major  19th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  transferred  to  38th 
Inf.  Sept.  21, '66;  transferred  to  5th  Inf.  March  15, '69;  unassigned  June  9, '69; 
retired  Dec.  15,  '70,  for  disability. 

Fletcher,  Edmund  L.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York;  app. 
from  the  Army.  A  dual  rank— Private  Co.  E,  15th  Inf.,  Aug.  2,  '72;  discharged 
March  11,  '73;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Jan.  9,  '73;  accepted  March  11,  73;  1st  Lieut. 
June  30,  79. 

Fletcher,  Joshua  S.  (Lieut.  Col.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Feb.  6,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  llth  Inf. 


ness,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  18,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  on  the 
Weldon  Railroad,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — Com'y  of  Musters  2d  Div.,  .r>th 
Corps,  Sept.,  '64 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Ayres,  '64-5.  Service— In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion, '61-65;  at  Boston,  Mass.,  to  Sept., '61;  at  Perryville,  Md.,  to  March, 
'62;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, '62;  recruiting  and  mustering 
duty  at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  to  Sept.,  63;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  '64-5;  at  Camp  Grant,  Richmond,  Va.,  '65;  on  frontier  duty  since  that 
date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern 
Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Antietam,  Md.;  actions  of  Shepherdstown,  Snicker's 
Gap,  and  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  in  New  York  City  during  the  riots;  re- 
cruiting and  mustering  duty,  Philadelphia,  Feb.  to  Sept.,  '63 ;  engaged  at  the 
battle  of Rappahannock  Station  ;  operations  at  Mine  Run  ;  battles  of  the  Wilder- 
ness, Laurel  Hill,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Bethesda  Church,  Cold  Harbor, 
and  Petersburg,  Va. ;  at  the  battle  of  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Va. ;  battles  of 
Chapin's  Farm,  and  action  of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va. 

Fletcher,  Robert  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  July 
21, '50.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  21s"t 
Inf.  July  27,  72;  ace.  Aug.  5,  72;  1st  Lieut.  April  23,  77;  retired  Oct.  21,  '86. 
Service — Joined  regiment  in  Dept.  of  Columbia,  Sept.,  72;  served  with  company 
G.  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho  Ty.;  also  occasional  detached  service  as  topographical 
officer  with  expedition  under  Dept.  Comdr.  Genl.  J.  C.  Davis,  in  74;  same  with 
Capt.  D.  Perry,  1st  Cav.,  75;  special  duty  at  Lapwai  Indian  Agency,  76,  etc. 
Temporarily  attached  to  D  Co.  in  the  field  at  Walluh,  W.  T.,  June  4,  77;  on 
special  duty  in  Engineer  office,  Division  of  Pacific,  October  20,  77,  until  Oct., 
79 ;  on  sick  leave  under  treatment  and  on  light  duty  in  San  Francisco  till  July, 
'80;  on  light  duty  at  San  Diego  Barracks,  Cal.,  August  2,  '80;  rejoined  regiment 
and  proper  station  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  June,  '83,  returning  to  light  duty  at 
San  Diego,  same  month;  ordered  before  Retiring  Board,  March  28,  '84;  remain- 
ing on  duty  at  San  Diego  Barracks  (Post  Adjutant  and  Quartermaster,  and  tem- 
porarily in  command)  until  June,  '86,  when  ordered  home  to  Washington  to  await 
retirement.  Retired  from  active  service  October  22,  '86,  on  account  of  disability 
contracted  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied — Occasional  service  as  Post 
Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  etc.,  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  San 
Diego  Bks.,  Cal.,  until  June,  '86  ;  appointed  A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Dept.  Comdr.  Genl. 
O.  O.  Howard,  in  the  field,  June  15,  77,  serving  in  that  capacity,  topographical 
and  signal  officer,  through  the  Nez  Perce  Indian  campaign.  Battles,  skirmishes 
etc. — Participating  in  skirmishes  at  Salmon  River,  June  28;  Kamsah,  July  13, 
Camas  Meadows,  Aug.  20;  fight  near  Yellowstone  River,  Sept.  13,  and  battle  of 
the  Clearwater,  July  11  and  12.  Commands  held — Cav.  det.  at  Fort  Lapwai  and 
San  Diego  Bks.,  Cal. temporarily;  of  Scouts  in  the  Nez  Perce  campaign.  History — 
Son  of  Dr.  Robert  Fletcher,  Brevet  Colonel  and  Surgeon  U.  S.  Vols.,  '61-65; 
entered  the  Naval  Academy  as  Cadet  Midshipman,  June  21,  '68;  appointed 


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(at  large)  by  President  Johnson  ;  graduated  June  4,  '72 ;  Sea  service  9  months  ; 
transferred  to  the  Army. 

Fletcher,  "William  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ketired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  G,  1st  Ohio  Inf.,  June  10,  '46; 
discharged  June  14,  '47 ;  pvt.  and  corp  Co.  A,  2d  Ohio  Inf.,  July  31,  '47,  to  July 

26,  '48 ;  pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  F,  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  Dec.  9,  '48,  to  Oct.  9,  '58;  pvt.  and 
sgt.  Co.  F,  8th  Inf.,  June  23,  '59,  to  Nov.  1,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '61; 
accepted  Nov.  1, '61 ;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;   Capt.  Nov.  2,  '66; 
retired  Aug.  31,  '87.     Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  30,  62,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious service?  in  the  battle  of  2d  Bull  Run,  Va.    Staff  positions  occupied — Q.  M. 
1st  batt.,  llth  Inf.,  July  1,  '63,  to  Sept.  21,  '66.     Service— In  the  war  with  Mexico 
'46-8 ;  in  Texas,  and  engaged  scouting  hostile  Indians ;  in  the  war  of  the  Rebel- 
lion '61-5;  in  the  field  with  army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  cam- 
paigns through  Virginia,  Md.  and  Penna. ;  on  mustering  duty.  Feb.  to  Nov.,  '64; 
rejoined  regiment,  and  engaged  in  the  operations  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  at 
Baton  Rouge,  La.,  and  on  frontier  duty,  to  '87.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battles 
of  Monterey,  Buena  Vista,  Cerro  Gordo  and  defense  of  Pueblo,  Mex.,   '46-7; 
Gaines'  Mill,  Seven  Days'  Fight,  Second  Bull  Run,  Antietam,   Chancellorsville 
and  Petersburg,  Va. 

Flint,  Franklin  F.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Hampshire,  April  29, 
'21.  Retired.  App.  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  July,  1,  '37 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '41.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July  1,  '41 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  12,  '47; 
Capt.  Sept.  16,  '56  ;  Major  16th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  ace.  Oct.  2,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  7th 
Inf.  Oct.  20,  '63;  Col.  4th  Inf.  July  8,  '68.  Retired  April  11,  '82.  Service— In  the 
Florida  War  '40-42;  in  garrison  at  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  '42;  on  frontier  duty  at 
Fort  Towson,  I.  T.,  '42;  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  '42-46  ;  staff  duty  at  Hd.  Qrs.  2d  and 
6th  Mil.  Dent.  Aug.  6,  '46,  to  May  18,  '51;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Ripley,  Minn., 
'51-54;  on  Recruiting  Service,  '54-56;  on  frontier  duty  in  quelling  Kansas  dis- 
turbances, '56-57;  on  march  to  the  Rockv  Mountains  and  surveying  and  opening 
route  through  Bridger's  Pass  via  Lodge  Pole  Creek  and  Cheyenne  Pass,  '57  ;  in 
Utah  expedition, '58  ;  on  march  to  California, '58;  Benicia,  Cal..  '58-59;  march 
t>  Fort  Crook,  Cal..  '59;  Benicia,  Cal.,  '60 ;  Fort  Churchill,  Nev.,  '60;  Expedition 
to  Carson  Valley,  '60;  at  Fort  Churchill,  Nev.,  '60-61;  served  during  the  Rebel- 
lion of  the  seceding  States,  '61-66;  at  City  of  Louisville,  Jan.  to  June,  '62;  Alton, 
111.,  June  to  Sept.,  '62;  in  defense  of  Cincinnati,  O.,  Sept.,  '62;  Staff  duty  Dept. 
of  Ohio,  Sept.,  '62,  to  March,  '63 ;  Chief  Com.  of  Musters  of  the  Dept.  of  Ohio 
and  Ky.,  to  Nov.  25,  '65;  at  Tallahassee  Jan.  19  till  Sept.  6,  '66 ;  staff  duty  Dist. 
of  Florida,  to  Oct.  1,  '66;  at  Tallahassee  to  Sept.  26,  '68;  on  leave  of  absence  to 
April  20,  '69;  at  Fort  Laramie,  April  27,  '69,  to  March  16,  '71;  Frankfort,  Ky., 
March  30,  '71,  to  Feb.  4,  '73;  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Feb.  5  to  May  8,  '73  ;  at  Fort 
Bridger,  Wyo.,  May  14,  '73,  to  Aug.  30.  '76,  an^  Nov.  7,  '76,  to  May  23,  '78:  on 
leave  of  absence,  June  19  to  Aug.  161,  75,  and  Aug.  30  to  Nov.  7,  76,  and  Court 
Martial  duty,  Dec.  18,  '76,  to  Feb.  13,  '77;  at  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  May  24,  '78,  to 
Oct.  6,  '80;  on  sick  leave  from  Oct.  7,  '80,  to  April  11,  '82,  when  retired  at  his 
own  request  for  over  forty  years'  service.  Staff'  positions  filled — A.  D.  C.  to  Brig. 
Gen.  Arbuckle,  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  2d  and  6th  Mil.  Depts.  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  Au*. 
6,  '46,  to  May  18,  '51 ;  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of  the  Ohio,  Sept.  17,  '62,  to  March  23,  '63  ; 
A.  A.  I.  G.  Dist.  of  Florida,  Sept.  7  to  Oct.  1,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — En- 
gaged with  hostile  Indians  near  Pyramid  Lake,  Nev.,  July  2,  '60.  Commands 
held— City  of  Louisville,  Jan.  to  June,  '62 ;  of  Mil.  Depot  and  Batt.  13th  Inf.  at 
Alton,  111.,  June  to  Sept.,  '62;  Batt.  13th  and  15th  Inf.  in  defense  of  Cincinnati, 
O.,  Sept.  '62;  Regiment  at  Tallahassee,  Fla.,  Jan.  19  to  Julv  29,  '66,  and  of  Post 
till  Sept.  7,  '66,  and  from  Oct.  1,  '66,  to  Sept.  26,  '68;  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  April 

27,  '69,  to  March  16,  '71  ;  Frankfort,  Ky.,  March  30,  '71,  to  Feb.  4,  '73  ;  of  Little 
Rrxjk,  Ark.,   Feb.  5  to  May  8,  '73  ;  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  May  14,  '73,  to  Aug.  30, 
'76,  and  Nov.  7,  '76,  to  May  23,  '78 ;  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  May  24,  '78,  to  Oct. 
6,  '80.     History — During  Col.  Flint's  frontier  service,  while  in  command  of  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo..  from  1869-71,  his  wise  counsel  and  firm  treatment  of  Red  Cloud's 
tribe  of  Ogallallah  Sioux  tended  greatly  towards  bringing  them  to  terms  of  peace, 


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they  having  previously  to  the  fall  of  1868  refused  to  have  anything  to  do  with 
the  Government. 

Floyd,  Daniel  H.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Frederick  Co.,  Md., 
Sept.  25, '49.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  Ind. ;  graduated  at  Military 
Academv  June  15,  70  ;  graduated  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  76.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  15,  70;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  Sept.  18,  75;  1st 
Lieut.  July  1,  79;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  May  2,  '83 ;  ace.  May  12,  '83.  Service— Served 
on  frontier  of  Texas  and  New  Mexico  as  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  until  75;  graduated 
at  Fort  Monroe  Art.  School  in  76;  from  76  to  79  served  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and 
North  and  South  Carolina ;  served  on  frontier  of  Montana  from  79  until  appointed 
Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  May  2,  '83;  building  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz,  from  '83  to  '86; 
Depot  Q.  M.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  '86  to  '87;  Depot  Q.  M.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  '87  to 
present  date. 

Floyd-Jones,  De  Lancey  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '41 ;  graduated  July 
1,  '46.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '46  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Nov. 
27,  '46  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '49;  Captain  July  31,  '54  ;  Major  llth  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ; 
ace.  Aug.  26,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  19th  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '63 ;  Col.  6th  Inf.  June  26,  '67 ;  una.-s. 
Mar.  15,  '69 ;  assd.  to  3d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  retired  Mar.  20,  79,  at  his  own  request ; 
over  30yearb'ser.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  8,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
conduct  in  the  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey;  Lieut.  Col.  July  4,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  Peninsula  campaign  in  Va.;  Col.  July  2,  '63,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A..  D.  C.  from  Feb.  12,  '49,  to  Oct.  27,  '49.  Service— Served  in  the  war 
with  Mexico;  on  frontier  duty,  expeditions  against  hostile  Indians,  and  recruiting 
service  t  >  the  breaking  out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion;  participated  in  the  sev- 
eral campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62-3.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Siege 
of  Vera  Cruz,  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Molino  del  Rey,  and  capture  of  the  City  of 
Mexico.  '46-8;  suge  of  Yorktown,  Va.,  April  and  May,  '62;  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill, 
June  27,  '62;  Malvern  Hill,  July  1,  '62;  Bull  Run,  Aug.  30,  '62;  Antietam,  Sept. 
17,  '62;  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-4,  '63. 

Flynn,  William  F.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13, '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  13,  '83.  Service — On  duty  at  Mil.  Acad., 
West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  instructor  Dept.  of  Chemistry,  Mineralogy  and  Geology 
since  Aug.  28,  '88. 

Foltz,  Frederick  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Penna.  App.  from 
Penna.  C^det  at  Mil.  Acad.  from  July  1,  75,  to  June  13,  79.  Actual  rcink—lb 
Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  26,  '88.  Service— Served  with  regi- 
ment at  Fort  Colville,  Washington  T'y,  from  Oct.  9,  79,  to  Dec.  3,  '81 ;  at  Ft.  Spo- 
kane, Washington  T'y,  to  April,  '82;  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  Washinston  T'v,  to 
Dec.  6,  '83;  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  to  May  23,  '84;  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  Wash- 
ington T'y,  to  June  10, '84;  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  to  Aug.  7, '84 ;  at  the  Mil. 
Acad.  as  Instructor  Modern  Languages,  from  Aug.  28,  '84,  to  Aug.  28,  '88;  with 

regiment,  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  to .     History — Sjn  of  late  Surgeon  J   M 

Foltz,  Med.  Director.  U.  S.  Navy. 

Foote,  George  F.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Tenn.— Civil  life.  Actunl  rank—  Pvt.  and  1st  Si?t.  Co.  "  E,"  14th 


24,  '86.  Brevet  ran*— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.,  Bvt.  L:.- 
Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff 
positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  8th  Cav.  May  1,  70,  to  Aug.  31  '80. 

Foote,  Morris  C.   (Captain  9th  Inf.).    Born  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  Sept. 


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16,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Pvt.  Co.  "C,"  44th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  3,  '61 ;  discharged  June  20,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
92d  N.  Y.  Inf.  June  21,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  31,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  121st  N.  Y. 
Inf.  March  26,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  17,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  May  7,  '66 ;  ace. 
June  14,  '66 ;  lat  Lieut.  March  7,  '67  ;  Capt.  Jan.  26,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Captain  Vols.  April  6,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mer.  service  before  Petersburg  and  in 
the  battle  of  Little  Sailor's  Creek,  Va. ;  hon.  must,  out  July  16,  '65.  Service — 
Served  through  the  Peninsula  campaign,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  with  44th  N.  Y. 
Vols. ;  prisoner  of  war  from  April  20  to  Dec.  14,  '64 — at  Libby  Prison,  Va.,  Ma- 
con,  Ga.,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  Columbia,  S.  C. ;  was  among  the  600  officers, 
prisoners  of  war,  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  placed  under  fire  of  our  batteries  on  Mor- 
ris Island  to  stop  the  shelling  of  the  city,  and  was  the  only  officer  hit,  receiving 
slight  flesh  wound  from  piece  of  shell.  Escaped  from  prison  at  Columbia,  S.  C., 
14,  '64.  Black  Hills  expedition,  under  Col.  R.  I.  Dodge,  May  20,  75,  to  Oct.  13, 
and  taken  on  board  U.  S.  Gunboat <l  Nipsic,"  at  mouth  of  Santee  River,  S.  C.,  Dec. 
75;  in  charge  of  Brule  Sioux  Indian  Agency  from  July  28,  76,  to  O<;t.  30,  76  ;. 
in  the  field  against  hostile  Sioux  from  Nov.  23,  76,  to  Jan.  9,  77 ;  in  the  field  on 
border  of  Mexico  from  July  31  to  Oct.  1,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C. 
to  Brig.  Gen.  H.  W.  Weasels  from  Sept.  1,  '62,  to  Dec.  31,  '64;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig. 
Gen.  Joseph  E.  Hamblin,  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  6th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
from  March  30,  '65,  to  July  17,  "65 ;  Adj.  9th  Inf.,  June  22,  79,  to  Jan.  26,  '83 ; 
Adj.  Black  Hills  expedition,  May  20,  75,  to  Oct.  13,  75 ;  Adj.  Inf.  Batt.,  Brisr. 
Gen.  Crook's  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux,  from  Nov.  23,  76,  to  Jan.  9,  77. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Served  at  Suffolk,  Va.,  in  engagements;  affair  on  Black- 
water,  Va.;  battle  of  Kinston,  N.  C.;  Whitehall,  N.  C.;  Goldsboro,  N.  C.;  battle 
of  Plymouth,  N.  C  ,  April  17  to  20,  '64;  in  action  before  Petersburg  and  at  battle 
of  Little  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.;  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux,  Nov.,  76,  to  Jan. 
9,  77 ;  campaign  against  Geronimo  and  hostile  Apaches,  July  31  to  Oct.  1,  '86. 
Commands  held — Camp  on  Mexican  border,  Geronimo  campaign,  '86.  History — 
Son  of  the  late  Lyman  Foote,  Surgeon  U.  S.  A. 

Foote,  Stephen  M.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed 
from  Vt.  Graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.  June  15,  '84  ;  graduated  from  U.  S.  A.  School 
'88.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  15,  '84.  Service— At  Fort  Trumbull, 
Ct.,  from  Sept.,  '85,  to  Sept.,  '86  ;  at  Art.  School  since  Dec.,  '88,  as  Asst.  Instructor 
in  the  Dept.  of  Engineering  and  Artillery,  and  Instructor  in  the  Dept.  of  N.  C. 
Officers.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Post  Adj.  Fort  Trumbull,  Ct.,  from  Sept.,  '85, 
to  Sept.,  '86. 

Forbes,  Theodore  F.  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Sandwich  Islands,  July 

13,  1840.     Retiring  year   1904.     Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.     Actual  rank— 
Priv.,  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  102d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Nov.,  '61,  to  Nov.,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  102d  N. 
Y.  Inf.  Aug.,  '62;  resigned  on  account  of  wounds  March,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  Veteran 
Reserve  Corps  Aug.,  '63 ;  mustered  out  Oct.,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  Inf.  July,  '66  ; 
accepted  Oct.  12,  '66  ;  unassigned  April  22,  '69 ;  assigned  to  5th  Inf.  Nov.  15,  '69; 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  31,  75  ;  Captain  May  12,  '86.     Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va.     Staff  po- 
sitions occupied — Adjt.  42d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '67,  to  June  15,  '67;  R.  Q.  M.  5th  Inf.  March 

14,  '82,  to  Oct.  8,  '85.    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Wounded  at  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Mountain  Aug.,  '62. 

Forbush,  William  C.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Grafton,  Mass.,  May  21, 
1845.  R- tiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Mass.;  graduated  from  Military 
Academy  June,  ''68.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  19,  '60;  Capt.  May  1,  79.  Honorably  mentioned— In  the  combats  on  Prai- 
rie Dog  Creek,  Shuter  Creek  distinguished  for  gallantry  and  recommended  forthe 
Brevet  of  1st  Lieut.;  engaged  in  the  affair  of  War  Bonnet  (Indian  Creek),  Wyo.; 
of  the  cavalry  corps  of  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expeditions  from  the  4th  of 
Aug.  to  the  8th  of  Oct.,  76,  and  was  engaged  in  the  skirmishes  at  Slim  Buttes, 
Dak.,  Sept.  9-10,  76,  and  was  commended  in  general  orders  for  invaluable  services 
and  untiring  zeul  and  efficiency  as  a  staff  officer  under  the  most  trying  circum- 
stances in  the  field.  Service— Joined  Co.  at  Fort  Hayes,  Kan.,  Oct.  5,  and  partic- 


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ipated  in  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyennes  on  the  western  border  of 
Kansas  during  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68 ;  on  the  Canadian  River  expedition  and  in  camp 
near  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  Dec.,  '68,  to  April,  '69 ;  en  route  with  batt.  of  regi- 
ment to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  from  July  12,  '69,  to  Oct.  5,  76  ;  stationed  at  Fort 
McPherson,  Neb.,  Forts  McDowell  and  Lowell,  A.  T.,  and  Fort  Hays,  Kan.;  staff 
duty  Dist.  of  the  Republican  from  July,  '69,  to  Nov.,  71,  and  of  Dint,  of  Black 
Hills,  June  and  July,  76;  on  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  76;  he  wa* 
then  selected  for  recruiting  service  and  was  at  St.  Louis  Brks.  until  Sept.,  78; 
joined  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  in  Jan.,  79,  where  he  served  until  May  ;  on 
leave  of  absence  until  Oct.;  joined  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  served  until  May, 
'80,  when  he  changed  station  to  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  where  he  arrived  in  June 
and  served  until  Jan., '81  ;  on  leave  ofabsence  until  June,  '81;  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort 
Robinson,  and  a  few  days  thereafter  changed  station  to  Foft  Sidney,  Neb.;  re- 
mained till  May,  '83;  at  Omiha,  Neb.,  during  the  riot  disturbances,  Feb.,  '82;  at 
Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  two  years  from  May,  '83 ;  regiment  changed  station  to 
Department  of  Missouri  May,  '85;  while  en  route  at  Red  Cloud,  Neb., 
received  news  of  an  outbreak  among  the  Cheyennes;  his  troop  formed  part 
of  battalion  sent  by  rail  to  Caldwell,  Kan.,  and  thence  by  forced  marches  to  the 
scene  of  the  disturbances,  remaining  in  the  vicinity  till  Aug.,  '85  ;  marched  to  the 
southern  border  of  Kansas;  camped  nearKiowa  till  the  middle  of  Nov.  to  give  a 
feeling  of  pecurity  to  the  inhabitants;  from  tnence  to  Fort  Ri ley,  Kan.;  in  the 
Indian  territory  south  of  Arkansas  City,  Kan.,  Nov.,  '86,  to  eject  intruders  from 
the  Cherokee  outlet  and  prevent  infringement  of  the  intercourse  laws  with  the  In- 
dians, until  Oct.,  '87;  then  ordered  to  take  station  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.;  in  March, 
'89,  sent  to  Oklahoma  station,  on  the  Gulf,  Col.  and  Tex.  R.  R.,  in  anticipation  of 
the  opening  of  Oklahoma  for  settlement;  remained  till  Sept.;  marched  to  Camp 
Schofield,  Ind.Ty.,  and  took  part  in  autumn  manoauvres  of  the  Dept.  of  Mo.;  then 
returned  to  Fort  Sill.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Com.  during 
Canadian  River  expedition  Dec..  '68,  to  April,  '69;  Q.  M.  of  batt.  en  route  to  Fort 
McPherson,  Neb.,  '69;  Adjt.  5th  Cav.  July  12,  '69,  to  Oct.  5,  76;  A.  A.  A.  G. 
and  A.  A.  I.  G.  of  Disf.  of  the  Republican  from  July,  '69,  to  Nov.,  71,  and  of  the 
Dist.  of  the  Black  HilU  June  and  July,  76  ;  Post  Adjt.  A.  A.  Q.  Af.  and  A.  ' 
at  St.  Louis  Brks.  until  Sept.,  78.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the 
campaign  against  the  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyenne  Indians  on  the  western  border 
of  Kansas  in  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68;  was  engaged  in  the  action  on  Prairie  Dog  Creek, 
Kan.,  Oct.  14,  '68;  with  the  Dog  Soldier  Cheyennes  and  their  allies  at  Shuter 
Creek,  Kan.  (distinguished  for  gallantry  and  recommended  for  the  Brevet  of  1st 
Lieut.),  Oct.  25,  '68 ;  with  hostile  Indians  on  the  North  Fork  of  Solomon  River, 
Kan.,  Oct.  26,  '68;  was  engaged  in  the  pursuit  which  compelled  the  hostile  Chey- 
ennes to  burn  their  immense  store  of  provisions  and  village  paraphernalia,  on 
Beaver  Creek,  Kan.,  and  break  up  into  small  parties  and  disperse,  Oct.  27,  '68  ; 
engaged  with  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyenne  Indians  on  Beaver  Creek,  Neb.,  May 
13, '69;  engaged  with  hostile  Cheyenne  Indians  at  War  Bonnet  (Indian  Crcvk), 
Wyo.,  July  17,  '86 ;  engagements  with  hostile  Sioux  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  Sept.  9 
and  10.  76.  Commands  held— Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  from  Dec.,  72,  to  Feb.,  73; 
Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  April  and  May,  '80;  Camp  Morton,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  Nov., 
'86,  to  Oct.,  '87;  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  May  to  Aug.,  '88  ;  camp  at  Oklahoma 
Station  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '89,  and  camp  at  Oklahoma  City,  consisting  of  Cos.  G  and 
K,  10th  Inf.,  and  G  and  K,  18th  Inf.,  and  Troops  C  and  L,  5th  Cav. 

Ford,  George  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa.,  Feb.  12, 1841.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Priv.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt. 
Co.  B  4th  Iowa  Inf.,  July  10,  '61,  to  Jan.  22,  '62?  2d  Lieut.  4th  Iowa  Inf.  Jan.  23, 
'62;  Captain  Sept.  15,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '65 ;  Captain  A.  D.  C.  Feb. 
2,  '65;  accepted  April  30,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  12,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  39th  Inf. 
June  12,  '67;  accepted  July  17,  '67;  unassigned  April  20,  '69;  assigned  to  3d  Cav. 
Dec.  31,  70  ;  Captain  Dec.  14,  77;  retired  March  20,  79.  Brevet  rank—  Brevetted 
Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war,  and  Col.  of  Vols.  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Ringgold, 
Ga.  Service— Served  with  regiment  in  the  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  South- 


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west  under  Gen.  Curtis,  through  Missouri  at  the  battle  of  Pea  Ridge,  March  6  and 
7,  '62,  and  the  march  through  Arkansas  to  the  Mississippi  at  Helena  to  July  12, 
'62;  detached  from  regiment  by  order  of  Maj.  Gen.  Halleck  and  reported  for  duty 
as  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  G.  M.  Dodge,  in  W.  Tenn.,  July  20,  '62;  relieved  from 
staff  duty  Sept.  11,  '62,  and  reported  for  duty  with  regiment  at  Helena,  Ark.;  on 
sick  leave  from  wounds  until  May,  '64;  in  New  Orleans  and  Ship  Island,  Miss., 
until  April  20,  '69 ;  unassigned  and  on  duty  as  Indian  Agent  with  the  Pueblos  of 
New  Mexico  and  Navajos  from  Aug.,  '69,  to  May,  70,  and  with  Flathead  Indians 
in  Mont,  until  Nov.,  70  ;  assigned  to  3d  Cav.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  with  regiment  in  Ari- 
zona until  Jan.,  72  ;  transferred  with  regiment  to  Dept.  oi  the  Platte  ;  on  leave  of 
absence  on  account  of  sickness  from  Oct.  8,  72.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D. 
C.  Vol.  June  14  to  Sept.  11,  '62;  on  duty  as  A.  A.  A.  G.  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  15th 
A.  C-,  from  Aug.  8  to  Nov.  27,  '63;  detailed  as  Asst.  Engineer  on  staff  of  Maj. 
Gen.  McPherson,  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  from  May  13  to  June  30,  '64;  on  duty  as 
A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Gen.  Dodge,  com.  left  wing  16th  A.  C.  from  July  1,  '64,  during 
Atlanta  campaign  to  Sept.,  '64;  on  staff  duty  in  Dept.  of  Mo.  at  St.  Louis  and  in 
the  field  from  Dec.,  '64,  to  Dec.,  '65  :  appointed  Captain  and  A.  D.  C.  Feb.  2,  '65 ; 
accepted  April  30,  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Pea  Ridge,  March  6-7, 
'62  ;  served  with  regiment  in  battles  of  Chickasaw  Bayou,  Arkansas  Post,  Jackson, 
Miss.,  and  siege  and  assaults  of  Vicksburg  to  July  4,  '63;  engaged  with  brigade 
in  battles  of  Lookout  Mountain,  Missionary  Ridge  and  Ringgold,  Ga.,  where  he 
was  severely  wounded.  History — Graduated  as  Civil  Engineer  from  the  Poly- 
technic College  '59  ;  Chief  Engineer  Council  Bluffs  and  St.  Joseph  Railroad  from 
Jan.,  '61,  to  July,  '61. 

Fornance,  James  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
Penn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  12,  71;  1st  Lieut.  June  29,  72.  Staff 
positions  occupitd — Adj.  13th  Inf.  July  24,  79,  to  Mar.  5,  '87. 

Foree,  Albert  G.  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Penn.  Feb.  28,  1840.  Retir- 
ing year,  1904  ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  23,  '65  ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  15,  '66;  Capt.  Mar.  4,79.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg.  Q.  M. 
1st  Cav.  Sept.  7,  '66,  to  Dec.  23,  '69 ;  Adjt.  1st  Cav.  Dec.  23,  '69,  to  Feb.  1,  72. 

Forsyth,  George  A.  (Lieut.  Colonel  and  Brevet  Brig.  General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Pa.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  111. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Capt. 
Barker's  Co.  Chicago  Vol.  Drag,  from  April  19,  '61,  to  Aug.  18,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  8th 
111.  Vol.  Cav.  Sept.  18,  ?61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  12,  '62;  Major  Sept.  1,  '63 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Feb.  1,  '66  ;  Major  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  '66;  Lieut. 
Col.  4th  Cav.  June  26,  '81.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  haute  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House,  Va. ;  Col. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Five  Forks, 
Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  Sept.  17,  '68,  for  gallant  conduct  and  meritorious  services  in  an 
engagement  with  hostile  Indians  on  the  Arickaree  Fork  of  the  Republican  River 
on  the  17th,  18th,  19th  and  20th  of  Sept.,  '68;  Col.  Vol.  Oct.  19,  ;64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Opequan  and  Middletown,  Va. ;  Brig. 
Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Foreyth,  James  William  (Colonel  7th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Ohio.  Aug.  26,  1834.  Retiring  year,  1898;  app.  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at 
Mil.  Acad.  from  July  1,  '51,  to  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank— Major,  A.  A.  G.  April 
7,  '64;  accepted  May  31,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.,  A.  I.  G.  April  19,  '64,  to  May  19,  '65; 
Brig.  Gen.  May  19,  '65;  ace.  May  20,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66;  2d  Lieut. 
9th  Inf.  July  1,  '56;  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '61;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  May  14, 
'61;  Captain  Oct.  24,  '61;  Major  10th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  ace.  Oct.  16,  '66;  Lieut. 
Col.  1st  Cav.  April  4,  78 ;  Col.  7th  Cav.  June  11,  '86.  Brevtt  rank— Brevet  Major 
Sept.  20,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ; 
Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Cedar  Creek,  Va. ;  Brevet  Col.  April  1,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va.;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  April  9, '65,  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Oct.  19,  '64, 


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gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Opequan,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Mid- 
dletown,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — Relieved  from  duty  at  General  Sheridan's 
Headquarters  by  the  following  order: 

HEADQUARTERS  MILITARY  DIVISION  or  THE  MISSOURI, 

CHICAGO,  ILLS  ,  JUNE  HTH,  1878. 

At  his  own  request  Lieut.  Colonel  James  W.  Forsyth,  1st  U.  S.  Cavalry,  is  relieved  from  duty  on  the  Staff 
of  i  he  Lieut.  General,  and  in  consequence  of  his  promotion  will  proceed  to  join  his  regiment  hi  the  Division 

Since  the  early  spring  of  1864  Lieut.  Colonel  Forsyth  has  performed  the  various  duties  of  Chief  of  Staff, 
Inspector  General,  Aide-de-Camp  and  Military  Secretary,  in  the  most  satisfactory  manner,  rendering  the  most 
essential  aid  to  his  Commanding  General  during  the  War  of  the  K  bellion,  and  in  the  several  position -.  ho 
has  held  since,  and  it  is  with  the  deepest  regret  the  Lieut.  General  consents  that  his  recent  promotion  «hall 
deprive  him  of  Colonel  Forsyth's  valuable  services,  endeared  to  him  as  he  is  by  an  association,  official  and 
social,  of  .-o  many  years. 

In  the  field  of  duty  to  which  he  is  called,  Colonel  Forayth  bears  with  him  the  beat  wishes  of  all  who  hav« 
been  connected  witti  him  by  duty  and  companionship  for  the  last  fourteen  years. 

Service— On  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Bellingham,  Washington  Ty.,  from  '56  to  '59  ; 
at  Camp  Pickett,  San  Juan  Isl.,  Wash.  Ty.,  fall  of '59 ;  returned  to  Fort  Belling- 
ham'59,  and  remained  there  until '60;  ordered  back  to  San  Juan  Isl.  and  sta- 
tioned there  until  '61;  accepted  the  appointment  in  the  18th  Inf.,  on  its  receipt, 
in  Sept.,  '61;  sailed  at  once  and  reached  New  York  in  Oct.,  '61 ;  served  against 
the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States  from  Oct.,  '61,  to  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel 
General  Kirby  Smith's  command  in  Texas,  the  last  of  May,  '65;  Asst.  Inst.  to  a 
brigade  of  Ohio  Vols,  organized  at  Mansfield,  Ohio,  from  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '61  ;  in 
temporary  command,  acting  as  Colonel  of  the  64th  Ohio  Vols.,  Dec.,  '61,  .Fan. 
and  Feb.,  '62 ;  in  command  of  a  brigade  of  Inf.  comprising  the  64th  and  <>~>th 
Ohio  Vols.,  51st  Indiana  Vols.  and  14th  Kentucky  VoL».,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '62  ;  as- 
signed to  Division  of  Major  Gen.  T.  J.  Wood;  marched  said  command  irom 
Louisville  to  Bardstown,  Ky.,  and  from  thence  to  Danville,  Ky. ;  not  having 
authority  from  the  War  Department  to  remain  on  detached  volunteer  duty,  was 
relieved  from  this  command  by  Gen.  Don  Carlos  Buell,  com.  Dep  of  the  Ohio 
and  ordered  to  report  to  the  Adj.  Grn.  of  the  Army  ;  assigned  to  duty  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  as  A.  A.  I.  G.  to  the  Provost  Marshal  General,  and  re- 
mained attached  to  the  Headquarters  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  March, 
'62,  to  April, '63;  doing  duty  as  A.  D.  C.  to  Major  Gen.  George  B.  McClellan, 
during  the  Peninsula  Campaign;  detached  and  assigned  to  duty  as  A.  D.  C.  to 
Major  Gen.  J.  K.  Mansfield,  com.  the  12th  Army  Corps,  Sept.  15,  'G2,  and  re- 
ma,  ned  on  duty  with  him  until  his  death,  during  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.f 
Sept.  17,  '62  ;  Acting  Deputy  Provost  Marshal  Gen.  Army  of  the  Potomac  during 
the  winter  of '62-3;  in  charge  of  office,  etc.,  at  Acquia  Creek,  Va. ;  relieved  Irom 
duty  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  spring  of  '63;  joined  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  in  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland  at  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.,  May,  '63;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  the 
Brigade  of  Regular  Inf.  from  May,  '63,  to  April,  '64;  ordered  to  report  to  Major 
Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan,  com.  Cavalry  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  appointed 
by  him  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Inspector  General  of  that  Corps,  April  19,  '64,  and 
assigned  to  duty  by  him  as  Chief  of  his  Staff;  continuing  on  that  duty  until  Aug. 
4,  '64;  repaired  to  Washington  August  4,  '64,  with  Major  General  Sheridan,  who 
was  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Middle  Military  Divi.-ion  and  the  Army  of 
the  Shenandoah ;  and  was  announced  by  him  as  Chief  of  his  Staff,  and  continued 
on  this  duty  until  May  22,  '65;  Staff  duty  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf  from  May  22  to 
July  7,  '65;  in  the  latter  part  of  July  left  Headquarters  of  the  Military  Divii-ion 
of  the  Gulf,  New  Orleans,  and  took  command  of  a  Brigade  of  Cavalry,  consisting 
of  the  7th  Indiana,  9th  and  12th  Illinois  Cav.,  in  the  Diyision  organized  by  Gen. 
G.  A.  Custer,  U.  S.  Vols.  at  Alexandria,  La.,  for  duty  in  Texas,  and  marched  said 
command  from  Alexandria,  La.,  via  Burns  Ferry,  Sabine  River,  to  Heinstead, 
Texas,  en  route  from  Aug.  7  to  Sept.  15,  '65;  Staff  duty  at  Hd.  Qre.  Mil.  Div.  of 
the  Gulf,  New  Orleans,  La.,  during  the  years  '65-66-67;  Inspector  and  Superin- 
tendent, of  Registration  of  the  State  of  Louisiana,  as  required  by  the  Law  of  Re- 
construction in  '67,  under  General  Sheridan's  instructions  and  orders;  Staff  duty 
Dept.  of  Mo.  '68-69;  participated  in  the  winter  campaign  against  the  Contain* he, 
Cheyeunes,  Arrapahoe  and  Kiowa  Indians  throughout  the  winter  of  '68-9;  on 


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Staff  duty  Hd.  Qra.  Mil.  Div.  of  Mo.,  Chicago,  Ills.,  March,  '69;  by  authority  of 
the  War  Department  accompanied  Lieut.  Gen.  Sheridan  to  Europe  on  leave  of 
absence;  sailed  from  New  York  July  7,  '70;  by  permission  of  King  William  of 
Prussia  joined  his  Headquarters  in  the  field  at  Pont-a-Mousson,  France,  Wednes- 
day, Aug.  17,  '70,  and  remained  with  Headquarters  of  the  King  of  Prussia  until 
after  the  establishment  of  the  Prussian  Army  around  Paris,  Headquarters  being 
located  at  Versailles,  on  Saturday,  Sept.  24,  70,  remaining  at  Versailles  until 
Oct.  14,  '70  ;  present  with  the  King  of  Prussia  and  his  Headquarters  and  witness- 
ing the  battles  of  Gravelotte  Aug.  18th,  Beaumont  Aug.  30th  and  Sedan  Sept.  1, 
70;  during  time  at  Versailles  witnessed  the  minor  operations  attending  the  com- 
plete investment  of  Paris;  after  leaving  Versailles  made  a  tour  of  Europe,  re- 
turning to  Paris  in  March,  71,  the  last  day  of  the  occupancy  of  that  City  by  the 
Prussians,  and  remained  in  Paris  during  the  reign  of  the  Commune,  leaving  there 
just  before  the  investment  of  the  City  by  Marshal  McMahon,  then  returning  to 
the  United  States ;  passing  through  England  and  Ireland,  reporting  to  the  Secre- 
tary of  War  in  Washington  about  May  1,  71,  and  immediately  thereafter  returned 
to  duty  at  the  Headquarters  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri  at  Chicago,  Ills. ;  took  part 
in  what  was  known  as  "Sioux  Expedition'1  (under  special  instructions  from  the 
Lieut.  General),  organized  at  Fort  Laramie  in  March,  74;  the  column  consisting 
of  8  troops  of  the  2d  and  3d  Cav.,  and  8  Companies  of  the  8th,  13th  and  14th 
Inf.,  under  command  of  Col.  John  E.  Smith,  14th  Inf. ;  under  special  instructions 
from  Lieut.  Gen.  Sheridan,  left  Chicago  May  20,  75,  proceeding  toBismark,  Dak., 
there  taking  steamer  on  the  Missouri  River  to  Fort  Buford,  taking  on  board  at 
this  point  three  Companies  of  the  6th  Inf.,  consisting  of  six  officers  and  100  men  ; 
made  the  first  Steam  Exploration  that  had  ever  been  made  of  the  Yellowstone 
River,  locating  sites  for  posts  on  the  Big  Horn  and  Tongue  Rivers;  the  result  of 
this  expedition  was  the  settlement  of  the  question  as  to  the  navigability  of  the 
Yellowstone;  up  to  this  date  nothing  positive  having  been  known  on  this  sub- 
ject; continued  on  duty  at  Headquarters  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri,  until  pro- 
moted Lieut.  Colonel  1st  Cav.,  to  date  from  April  4,  78;  joined  1st  Cav.  at  Fort 
Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  July  12,  78;  left  post  same  day  with  eight  troops  for  duty 
in  the  field  against  the  Bannock  Indians,  driving  them  through  the  Blue  Moun- 
tains, Eastern  Oregon,  Northern  Nevada  and  Idaho;  at  the  crossing  of  Snake 
River  was  called  by  Brig.  Gen.  Howard  to  Boise  City,  and  placed  in  command 
of  that  district,  which  included  all  the  forces  in  the  field,  against  these  Indians; 
remained  on  this  duty,  completing  the  campaign  and  driving  the  Bannocks  to 
their  reservation  in  Montana;  then  returned  the  different  organizations  to  their 
proper  stations,  and  repaired  to  Fort  Walla  Walla  Sept.  23,78;  in  June,  79, 
left  post,  in  command  of  troops,  as  an  escort  to  the  Department  Commander  and 
Governor  of  Washington  Territory,  on  expedition  made  for  the  purpose  of  visit- 
ing all  the  Indian  tribes  in  the  Upper  Columbia  River  Country  and  locating 
Chief  Moses  on  the  new  reservation  set  apart  for  him  by  the  Interior  Department ; 
absent  on  detached  service  at  New  York  City,  before  the  Warren  Court  of  In- 
quiry, from  April  25  to  July  10,  '80;  left  post  in  command  of  four  troops  of  the 
1st  Cavalry  for  Kittitas  Valley,  W.  T.,  Aug.  16th,  and  returned  Sept.  5,  '80 ; 
expedition  being  made  under  special  telegraphic  instructions  from  Department 
Commander,  in  connection  with  Indian  AtFairs;  left  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T., 
en  route  for  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  as  witness  before  the  Warren  Court  of  In- 
quiry Oct.  7,  '80,  on  completion  of  which  duty  was  ordered  to  report  for  tem- 
porary duty  at  Headquarters  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri  at  Chicago,  111.,  and  upon 
so  reporting  was  assigned  to  duty  as  Inspector  of  Cav.  in  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the 
Missouri;  relieved  from  duty  as  Inspector  of  Cav.  in  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mis- 
souri, to  take  effect  July  1,  '85;  assigned  to  duty  at  Fort  Maginnis,  M.  T.,  Da- 
kota, '85,  and  assumed  command  July  8,  '85,  and  remained  in  command  until  May 
1,  '86;  absent  with  leave /or  two  months  from  May  1,  '86;  promoted  from  Lieut. 
Colonel  1st  Cav.  to  Colonel  7th  Cav.  July  11,  '86;  assumed  command  of  the  regi- 
ment July  26,  '86,  at  Fort  Meade,  D.  T. ;  marched  with  Headquarters,  Band  and 
four  troops  of  the  regiment  from  that  post  to  Fort  Riley,  Kansas  (present  station), 
leaving  Meade  July  25th  and  arriving  there  Sept.  8,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied 
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218  RECORDS  OP  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  FOR 

—A.  A.  I.  G.  to  the  Provost  Marshal  General,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  March, 


A.  I.  G.  of  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf  '65-66-67 ;  Inspector  General  of  the  Dep.  of  the 
Missouri  under  command  of  Major  Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan  in  '68  and  '69;  app. 
Lieut.  Colonel  and  A.  D.  C.  by  Lieut.  Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan  March,  '69,  and  on 
duty  atjphicago,  111.,  Headquarters  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri;  relieved  from^duty 
as  A. 
Battles 
capture 

June  27, '62;  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.,  June  30,  '62;  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  July  1, 
'62,  and  in  the  Maryland  Campaign  at  South  Mountain,  Md.,  Sept.  14,  '62 ;  led 
the  brigade  in  its  charge  at  Hoover's  Gap  in  the  advance  on  Tullahoma,  Tenn., 
June,  '63 ;  crossed  the  Cumberland  Mountains  and  the  Tennessee  River  and  took 
part  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.,Sept.  19  and  20,  '63  ;  with  the  Army  of  the 
Cumberland  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  while  besieged  from  Sept.  21  to  Nov.  24,  '63 ; 
took  part  in  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge  Nov.  24  and  25,  '63,  riding  the  lines 
and  charging  the  heights  with  the  brigade  ;  took  part  with  command  in  the 
skirmish  at  Rocky  Faced  Ridge,  in  advance  on  Dalton,  Ga.,  in  the  spring  of  '<J4. 
During  the  said  interval  of  time,  April  19  to  Aug.  4,  '64,  was  with  the  Cavalry 
Corps  in  the  Richmond  Campaign ;  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness  May  4  to  6, 
'64;  the  combats  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va.,  May  5,  '64;  Furnaces  May  6;  Todd'a 
Tavern  No.  2  May  7;  capture  of  Spottsylvania  C.  H.  May  8;  raid  to  Haxall'a 
Landing  and  return  to  Chesterfield  Station  May  9  to  24,  '64;  cutting  the  Va.  ( Vn. 
R.  R.  and  the  Rich,  and  Fredericksburg  R.  R.  with  the  following  engagements  : 
Beaver  Dam  Station,  Va.,  May  9-10 ;  Yellow  Tavern,  Va.,  May  11 ;  Meadow  Bridges 
and  Richmond,  Va.,May  12;  actions  at  Hano ver  and  Tolopotomy  Creek,  Va.,  May 

27,  '64;  Battle  of  Hawes'  Shop,  Va.,  May  28,  '64;  Matadaquinn   Creek,  Va., 
May  30,  '64;  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  May  31  and  June  1   '64 ;  raid  towards 
Charlottesville  and  return  to  Jourdan's  Point,  Va.,  on  James  River,  from  June  7  to 

28,  '64  ;  cuttingthe  Richmond  and  Fredericksburg  R.  R.and  Virginia  Central  Rail- 
road, with  the  following  engagements:  Battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  Va.,  June  11, 
'64;  Mallory  Ford  Cross  Roads,  Va.,  June  12,  '64;  action  at  Tunstall's  Station, 
Va.,  June  21,  '64;  Darbytown  July  28,  '64;  Lee'sJtfills,  Va.,  July  30,  '64  ;  in 
the  following  battles  and  engagements:  Kernstown  aim  Toll  Gate  Aug.  11,  '64; 
Kabletown  Aug.  26,  '64 ;  Smithfield  Crossing  of  the  Opequan  Aug.  29,  '64  ;  Ber- 
ryville  Sept.  3,  '64;  Opequan  Creek,  Va.,  Sept.  15/64;  battle  of  Opequan  or 
Winchester  Sept.  19,  '64;  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill  Sept.  22,  '64;  battle  of  Tom's 
Brook  Oct.  9,  '64;  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.,  Oct.  19,  '64;  action  at  Middletown, 
Va.,  Nov.  12,  '64;  on  the  raid  from  Winchester  to  the  Armies  of  the  United 
States  in  front  of  Petersburg  Feb.  27,  '65,  to  March  24,  '65,  destroying  the  James 
River  and  Kanawha  Canal,  cutting  the  Gordonsville  and  Lynchburg  Railroad, 
the  Virginia  Central  Railroad  and  the  Richmond  and  Fredeficksburg  Railroad, 
with  the  following  engagements:  Mount  Crawford,  Va.,  March  1,  '65;  Waynes- 
boro'  March  2, '65;  Anna  Bridges  and  Ashland,  Va.,  March  14  and  15,  '65; 
took  position  in  rear  of  left  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  March  25,  '65 ;  present 
and  participated  in  the  following  engagements  in  the  Richmond  Campaign  from 
March  25  to  April  9,  '65,  viz.:  Battle  of  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  Va.,  March  31,  '65; 
battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va.,  April  1,  '65;  action  at  Scott's  Corners,  Va.,  April  2; 
Amelia  C.  H.  April  4  and  5  ;  battle  at  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.,  April  6 ;  Appomattox 
Station,  Va.,  April  8;  and  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel  Army  under  General  R.  E. 
Lee,  Appomattox  Court-House,  April  9,  '65 ;  raid  (to  head  off  Johnston  and 
Rebel  Army  under  him  in  North  Carolina)  from  Petersburg  to  South  Boston,  on 
the  Dan  River  and  return,  April  24  to  May  3,  '65.     Commands  held— In  tempor- 
ary command  of  a  Brigade  of  Inf.  assigned  to  the  Div.  of  Maj.  Gen.  T.  J.  Wood ; 
Brigade  of  Cav.  organized  by  Gen.  G.  A.  Custer  at  Alexandria  for  duty  in  Texas ; 


POS  RECORDS  OP  LIVING  OFFICERS  OP  U.  S.   ARMY.  219 

assumed  command  of  1st  Cav.  July  12,  78;  Diat.  of  Snake  River  during  Bannock 


ley,  W.  T.,  Aug.  16  to  Sept.  5,  '80 ;  Fort  Maginnis,  M.  T.,  July  8,  '85,  to  May  1, 
'86 ;  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.,  July  26,  '86,  to  July  25,  '87 ;  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  Sept.  8, 
'87,  to . 

Forsyth,  Lewis  C.  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Michigan,  June 
11,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life..  Actual 
rank — Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  June  11,  '62;  accepted  June  14,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
3,  '66;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  March  11,  '67;  accepted  March  28,  '67  ;  Major  A.  Q.  M. 
Oct.  19,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  11,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  War. 

Forsyth,  'William  W.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed 
from  Ga.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Act  mi!  r<ink — 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.,  June  13,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied — Instructor 
Dept.  of  Modern  Languages,  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Aug. 
28,  '88. 

Forwood,  William  H.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Delaware,  Sept.  7, 
'38.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst. 
Surg.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  accepted  Aug.  23,  '61 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66  ;  Major 
Surg.  June  26,  76.  Service — Executive  officer  of  the  Seminary  Hospital,  George- 
town, D.  C.,  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  Surg.  14th  Inf.  and  Acting  Medical  Director,  Sykes' 
Division,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  field  to  Oct.,  '62;  in  office 
of  the  Medical  Director,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Feb.,  '63;  Surg.  6th  Cav.,  Stone- 
man'a  Division,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  field  to  Oct.,  '63,  when  severely 
wounded  in  battle ;  Executive  officer  Satterlee  Hospital,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to 
April,  '64;  in  charge  of  Med.  storeship  "Marcy  C.  Day,"  Hampton  Roads,  Va., 
to  .June,  '64  ;  in  command  White  Hall  General  Hospital,  Pa.,toSept.,  '65;  Surg. 
2d  Cav.  in  the  field  to  July,  '66  ;  Post  Surg.  on  the  frontier,  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  to 
June,  70  ;  Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  Dept.  of  Texas  to 
June,  76;  Dept.  of  the  South  to  Dec.,  79;  Dept.  of  the  Platte  to  Nov.,  '82; 
Surg.  and  Naturalist  with  the  Military  reconnoissance  and  exploring  expedition 
through  Wyoming,  Montana  and  Idaho,  under  the  Lieut.  Gen.  of  the  Army, 
'81-2-3;  Attending  Surgeon  h'dq'rs  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mo.,  Chicago,  111.,  to  Dec., 
'86  ;  Post  Surgeon  Dept.  of  Dak.  to  date,  March,  '90. 

Foster,  Arthur  B.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pekin,  111.,  Nov.  12, 
1863.  Retiring  year  1927f%pp.  from  111.;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '87. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  12,  '87.  Service— At  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  from 

Sept.  30,  '87,  to  May  12,  '89;  at  Mt.  Vernon  Bka.,  Ala.,  from  May  16,  '89,  to . 

/#"//'  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  from 
July  31,  '90,  to ;  Post  Adj.  from  Sept.,  90,  to . 

Foster,  Charles  W.  (Major  and  Quartermaster,  Bvt.  Colonel.).  Born  in 
Massachusetts  May  21,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil 


ept. 

4,  '65;  accepted  Nov.  8,  '65;  Maj.  Q.  M.  March  15,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj., 
Bvt.  Lt.-Col.,  Bvt.  Col.  Nov.  4,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Adj. -Gen.  Dept.  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Lc.  Col.  Vols.,  Bvt.  Col.  Vols.  Sept.  24,  '64, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Foster,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  15,  76 ;  transferred  to  3d  Art.  Aug.  15, 
76  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  1,  '83. 

Foster,  Claiborne  L.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  near  Shreveport,  La. 
Jan.  11,  1855.  Retiring  year  1929;  appointed  from  La.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav- 


220  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  FOS 

airy  June  11,  '88.  Service—  At  Ft.  Reno,  I.  T.,  from  Oct.  1,  '88,  to  March  15,  '89; 
also  from  Oct.  15,  '89,  to  March  18,  '90  ;  at  Camp  Price  from  March  15,  '89,  to  July 
31,  '89;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  during  Aug.,  '89  ;  at  Camp  Schofield,  I.  T.,  from 
Sept.  20  to  Oct.  11,  '89;  engaged  during  '88,  '89,  '90  in  expelling  boomers  and 
other  intruders  from  Oklahoma  and  the  Cherokee  strip  and  was  on  the  line  at  the 
Oklahoma  opening  April  22,  '89. 

Foster,  Fred.  W.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actualrank—  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  1,  '85. 


,          .  , 

he  was  assigned  to  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  where  he  served  (commanding  company 
until  July,  79;  conducted  a  detachment  of  military  prisoners  to  Fort  Omaha,  Neb., 
and,  after  a  brief  leave  of  absence,  rejoined  his  company  in  the  field  at  Rawlins, 
Wyo.,  Nov.  28,  and  conducted  a  company  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he 
had  station  until  April,  '80  ;  assigned  to  temporary  duty  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb., 
whence  he  was  transferred,  in  June,  to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo. 

Foster,  Herbert  S.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Calais,  Vt.,  Aug.  8,  '53. 
Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Vt.  ;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  76. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  June  4,  '81.  Service— 
Assigned  to  Co.  D;  joined  company  at  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  Dakota,  Oct.  4,  76; 
Adj.  Inf.  Batt.  on  expedition  to  disarm  and  dismount  the  Indians  along  the  Mi>- 
souri  River,  below  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  especially  at  Standing  Rock  and  Cheyenne, 
Oct.  15  to  Nov.  10,  76  ;  Post  Adj.,  Post  Treasurer  and  Acting  Signal  Officer, 
Fort  Pembina,  Dakota,  Nov.  27,76,  to  Dec.  17,  77  ;  conducting  insane  soldier 
to  Washington,  D.  C.  ;  on  delay,  and  en  route  to  station  Dec.  20,  77,  to  Jan.  31, 
78;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Feb.  1,  78,  to  May  18,  '80,  except  while  on  leave 
of  absence,  Feb.  27  to  June  3,  79,  and  on  detached  service  at  Santa  Maria, 
Tex.,  Oct.  14  to  22,  79,  to  take  charge  of  and  ship  to  Fort  Brown  the  public 


May  3,  '81 ;  Instructor  of  Military  Signaling  in  Battery  ;  absent  with  leave,  on 
Surgeon's  certificate  of  disability,  on  account  of  injuries  received  in  line  of  duty, 
May  8  to  Nov.  30,  '81 ;  assigned  to  Co.  E;  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  Nov.  30,  '81,  to 
Oct.  2,  '82,  except  while  on  detached  service  as  member  of  General  Court  .Mar- 
tial at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  April  22  to  May  7,  '82;  and  conducting  military  con- 
victs to  military  prison,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June  15  to  20,  82;  and  inves- 
tigating trouble  between  soldiers  and  civilians  at  Fort  Larned,  Kan.,  July  29  to 
30,  '82;  at  Fort  Supply,  Indian  Territory,  Oct.  9,  '82,  to  Oct.  1,  '83,  except  while 
on  detached  service  conducting  recruits  from  Cantonment,  on  North  Fork  of 
the  Canadian  River,  I.  T.,  to  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  Nov.  2  to  7,  '82;  on  leave  of 
absence  Oct.  1,  '83,  to  March  16,  '84,  except  while  on  duty  as  witness  before  a 


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detached  service  as  Competitor  in  Department  Rifle  Competition  at  Fort  Snell- 
ing,  Minn.,  July  21  to  Sept.  2,  '85;  on  detached  service  commanding  escort  to  Pay- 
master Nov.  2  to  7,  '85;  on  leave  of  absence  July  10  to  Nov.  9,  '86  ;  on  detached 
service  as  Shipping  and  Receiving  Officer  at  Broadwater's  Landing,  Montana, 
Nov.  14,  '86,  to  May  1,  '87;  on  detached  service  with  Co.  at  Log  Camp  in  Bear 
Paw  Mountains,  Mont.,  Aug.  25  to  Sept.  12,  '87 ;  with  troops  in  the  field,  march 
of  instruction,  Sept.  24  to  30,  '88;  and  with  troops  in  the  field,  march  and  camp 
of  instruction  Aug.  21  to  Sept.  18,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Act.  Regimental 
Adj.  and  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  and  A.  A.  G.  Dis.  of  the  Rio  Grande 
May  14  to  June  17,  78;  Post  Adj.  June  7  to  Oct.  2,  '82,  at  Fort  Dodge  Kan.  ; 
Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  Aug.  15  to  Sept.  19,  '83  ;  A.  C.  S.  Jan.  1  to  June 
30,  '86;  A.  C.  S.  and  Post  Treasurer  June  1,  '88,  to  July  31,  '89;  Adj.  and  Quar- 


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master,  Second  Column,  troops  in  the  field,  Sept.  24  to  28,  and  of  troops  in  the 
field  (first  and  second  columns  united)  Sept.  28  to  30,  '88 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  troops  in 
the  field,  Aug.  21  to  26,  '89;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Camp  on  Lodge  Pole 
Creek,  Montana,  Aug.  26  to  Sept.  14,  '89  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  troops  in  the  field,  Sept. 
14  to  18,  '89 ;  Post  Treasurer  and  Acting  Signal  Officer  Oct.  14,  '89,  to  date.  Com- 
mands held— Co.  Sept.  8  to  30,  '83 ;  March  16,  '84,  to  July  20,  '85 ;  Sept.  3  to  Oct. 
18,  '85  ;  May  2,  '87,  to  May  11,  '88;  June  14  to  August  26,  '88  ;  April  11  to  July 
30,  '89 ;  and  Jan.  20  to  Feb.  11,  '90.  History-Sou  of  1st  Lieut.  S.  H.  Foster,  1st 
Vermont  Heavy  Artillery,  llth  Vermont  Vols. 

Fountain,  Samuel  W.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  15,  70. 
Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  K,  140th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  May  2,  '64  ;  discharged  Sept.  3,  '64 ; 
2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  78;  Capt.  April  11, 
'89.  Service — Served  in  Kanawha  Valley,  West  Va.,  and  on  Hunter's  raid  to 
Lynchburg  as  far  as  Meddow's  Bluff;  served  on  frontier  duty,  scouting  in  New 
Mexico,  Arizona  and  Texas ;  was  stationed  at  Forts  Wingate,  McRae  and  Selde'n, 
N.  M. ;  Forts  Ringgold,  Mclntoah,  Brown  and  Clark,  and  Camps  Edinburg,  Ala- 
mo, Santa  Maria  and  Del  Rio,  Texas;  was  on  duty  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
while  building  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M. ;  was  promoted  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  78 ; 
should  have  been  promoted  June  28,  78,  except  for  the  error  of  the  Adjutant- 
General  of  the  Army,  such  error  having  occurred  by  reason  of  a  misinterpreta- 
tion of  the  act  of  June  18,  '78;  the  error  was  acknowledged  by  the  A.  G.  O., 
but  redress  was  refused  ;  was  on  duty  as  Adjutant,  Fort  Ringgold,  Sept.,  77,  and 
accompanied  the  commanding  officer  when  U.  S.  troops  crossed  the  Rio  Grande; 
on  duty  with  regiment  to  date. 

Fowler,  Charles  S.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Saddler,  Corpl.,Sergt.  and  Pvt.  Co.  E.,  4th 
Cav.  Nov.  14,  72,  to  Nov.  14,  77;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  Co.  C.,  19th  Inf.,  Aug. 
22,  78,  t  >  July  6,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  7,  '82 ;  accepted  July  7,  '82. 

Fowler,  Joshua  L.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  at  East  Fishkill,  N.  Y.,  Feb. 
20,  '46.  Retiring  year  1910 ;  appointed  Cadet  to  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sep.  1,  '64  ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.,  June 
15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '69;  Captain  Oct.  26,  '81.  Service— Reported  for  duty 
with  troop  E,  2d  Cav.,  Sep.  30,  '68,  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.;  in  the  field  scout- 
ing to  Feb.,  '69 ;  sick  to  Sep.,  '69 ;  on  march  with  troop  E,  2d  Cav.,  to  Omaha, 
Neb.,  to  Nov.  4,  '69,  from  Ft.  D.  A.  Russell ;  Omaha  Barracks  to  March,  70;  in  the 
field  scouting  in  Southeastern  Neb.  and  Kan.  from  March  to  Nov.,  70  with  troop  C, 
2d  Cav.;  transferred  to  troop  K  Dec.,  70 ;  at  Omaha  Bks.  to  April,  71 ;  in  the  field 
scouting  from  Camp  W.  P.  Clark,  near  North  Platte,  to  July,  71,  and  in  the  field 
scouting  to  Nov.,  71 ;  at  North  Platte  Bks.  to  Jan.  15, 72 ;  in  the  field  locating  Camp 
Alexis,  to  Feb.,  72 ;  at  North  Platte  Bks.  to  May,  72 ;  then  marched  to  Ft.  Laramie, 
Wyo.;  in  the  field  scouting  to  Nov.,  72 ;  at  Ft.  Laramie  to  April,  73 ;  in  the  field 
scouting  to  Nov.,  73 ;  at  Fort  Laramie  to  Feb.,  74 ;  at  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  to 
Sep.  3,  77  ;  marched  to  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  Sep.,  77 ;  promoted  to  troop  A,  but 
transferred  to  troop  M,  March,  '82  ;  marched  to  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  July, 
'83,  and  there  to  June  3,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  from  July,  '84,  to  March, 
'86;  marched  to  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  and  there  to  Sep.,  '88;  at  Fort  Walla  Walla, 

Wash.,  Nov..  '88,  to  .  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  Cav.  battalion  in  the 

field,  74;  Regimental  Q.  M.  2d  Cav.  Sep.  15,  74;  R.  Q.  M.,  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Sanders,  Wyo.,  to  Sep.  3,  77 ;  A.  C.  S.  to  Feb.  9,  78,  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.;  R. 
Q.  M.,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  from  July,  78,  to  May  4,  '80 ;  resigned  position  as  R.  Q. 
M.,  May  4,  '80.  Commands  A^<i*-Commandiug  troops  C  and  M,  2d  Cav.,  march- 
ing to  Fort  Assinaboine,  Mont.,  July,  '83.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc — Following 
marauding  parties  on  Larren's  Fork,  and  North  Platte  River,  near  Chimney  Rock, 
Neb.,  in  Nov.,  '68,  recovering  stolen  stock — two  Sioux  Indians  killed ;  escort  to 
Grand  Duke  Alexis  and  Lieut.  Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan,  Feb.,  72  ;  Sioux  expedition 
to  White  River  Agency,  74. 

Frank,  Royal  T.  (Lieut.  Colonel  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Me.  May  6,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900  ;  appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S:  Military  Academy  July 


222  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    8.    ARMY.  FRE 

1,  '54;  graduated  July  1,  '58.  Actual  rank— Bvt,  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1, 
'58;  2d  Lieut  8th  Inf.  Oct.  19,  '58;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61  ;  Capt.  Feb.  27,  '62; 
trs.  to  1st  Art.  Dec.  15,  70;  Maj.  Jan.  2,  '81;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Art.  Jan.  25,  '89. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  July  3,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
Peninsular  campaign';  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned— Received  a  letter 
of  thanks  from  the  department  commander  and  honorably  mentioned  in  general 
orders  from  the  headquarters  of  the  army  for  gallantry  in  skirmish  with  Indians 
in  New  Mexico,  in  '60.  Service—  Served  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  until  June, 
'59,  and  in  New  Mexico  and  Texas  until  May,  '61 ;  surrendered  a  prisoner  of  war 
in  Texas  May  9,  '61,  and  held  as  such  until  exchanged  in  Feb.,  '62;  on  provost 
duty  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  Feb.  and  March,  '62;  at  the  head- 
quarters Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  Peninsular  campaign  ;  in  command  of 
regiment  in  Campaign  of  '64,  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac.  Until**,  */•//•///• 
etc — Engaged  in  skirmish  with  the  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Indians  at  H niche's 
Ranch,  N.  M.,  July  23,  '60. 

Frederick,  Daniel  A.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Macon  Co.,  Ga.  June 
10,  '55;  retiring  year  1919;  appointed  fromGa.;  graduated  at  Mil.  Academy,  class 
of  '77.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  15,  77  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf. 
Aug.  9,  '77;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  14,  '85.  Service — Joined  Co.  at  F<»rt  Shaw,  Mont.. 
Dec.  25,  77;  on  D.  S.  with  recruits  5th  Inf.  to  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  June  .'.'»  to 
Aug.  12,  79;  at  White  River,  Col.,  Jan.  6  to  June  23,  '80;  at  Fort  Sin-Ming,  Minn., 
Sep.  16,  '80;  on  leave  Dec.  6,  '80,  to  March  24,  '81;  on  1).  S.  conduct  m-  recruits 
Aug.  16  to  Sep.  21,  '81  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Stevenson,  I).  T.,  Juno  13  to  N« 
'82;  D.  S.  at  Grand  River,  D.  T.,  July  24  to  Aug.  7,  '82;  special  duty  at  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  in  connection  with  rifle  competition  Anir.  7  to  Sep.  1~>,  'S2  ;  re- 
joined Co.  Nov.  15,  '82 ;  temporary  duty  Co.  "  D  "  March  1  to  June  29,  'S3  ;  I  >.  S. 
with  his  Co.  "  K  "  at  Log  Camp  near  Laramie  Peak,  Wyo.  Aug.  15  to  Sep.  !'.», 
'83,  and  from  Aug.  7  to  Sep.  23, '85 ;  joined  Co.  "F"  Nov.  26, '85 ;  D.  S.  at 
Cheyenne,  Wyo.;  G.  C.  M.  duty  from  July  16  to  Aug.  14,  '86 ;  absent  with  1> 
from  Nov.  17,  '88,  to  March  16,  '89;  on  temporary  duty  with  Co.  "  C  "  from  April 
4  to  25,  '89,  and  with  Co.  "D"  from  Apr.  25  to  June  1,  '89;  at  Ft.  Logan,  Col.,  to 

.     Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  Batt.,  7th  Inf.,  at  White  Kiver.  Col..  Jan.  6 

to  June  23,  '80;  Post  Adj.,  Treas.,  Act.  Signal  officer  and  Ord.  otlicer.  Fort  Snell- 
ing, Minn.,  and  Acting  Regt'l.  Adj.  Sep.  16  to  Nov.  22, '80 ;  Post  Adj..  A<  tin- 
Signal  and  Ord.  Officer,  Fort  Steven  son,  D.  T.,  June  13  to  Nov.  3,  '82  ;  Adj.  Batt, 
7th  Inf.,  Nov.  12  to  21,  '82;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.  Aug.  K'»  to  Sep. 
19,  '84;  Acting  Post  Adj.  from  Feb.  25  to  March  3,  '86  ;  from  Sept.  30  to  <  »c -t.  '.'. 
'86;  Post  Adj.  and  Treas.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.:  relie\,d 
from  duty  as' Post  Adj.  Oct.  18,  and  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A .  r.  S.  Nov.  «;.  "S9.  <  to* 
mands  held—Comdg.  Co.  from  Dec.  26,  78,  to  March 3,  79;  from  May  24  to  July 
31,  '81 ;  Co.  "  G"  and  Indian  Scouts  at  Fort  Stevenson,  D.  T.,  June  13  to  Nov.  3, 
'82  ;  Co.  from  Aug.  19  to  Sept.  18,  '86 ;  from  Oct.  7  to  18,  '87 ;  from  April  11  to 
May  12,  '88  ;  Co.  "  D  "  from  Aug.  23  to  Oct.  5,  '88  ;  Co.  Oct.  6  to  Nov.  16,  '88 ; 
Oct.  12  to  17,  '89  ;  Nov.  6  to  Dec.  24,  '89 ;  Dec.  31,  '89,  to  Jan.  3,  '90. 

Preeland,  Harry  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut,  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Freeman,  Henry  Blanchard  (Captain  7th  Inf.,  and  Brevet  Major.)  Born  in 
Ohio,  Jan.  17,  '37.  Retiring  year  1901;  app.  from  the  Armv.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  Co. 
"  G,"  10th  Inf.,  July  16,  '55 ;  dis.  Feb.  5,  '56  ;  Pvt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  "  B,"  2d  Batt., 
18th  Inf.,  July  8  to  Nov.  4, '61;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  30, '61 ;  ace.  Nov.  4, '61 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  30, '62;  Capt.  July  28, '66 ;  trs.  to 27ttf  Inf.,  Sep.  21, '66;  unass.  Juno  M. 
'69;  ass'd.  to  7th  Inf.  Jan.  7,  70.  Brevet  ran*— Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '62,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.;  Bvt.  Maj.,  Sep.  20,  '63, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.  Service— 
Prisoner  of  war  Sept.,  '63;  escaped  from  Libby  prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  through 
tunnel,  Feb.  14,  '64;  recaptured  three  days  later  on  Appomattox  River,  above 
City  Point ;  one  of  officers  placed  under  fire  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  Aug.,  '64 ;  escaped 


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from  Ry.  train  on  Savannah  and  Charleston  Ey.  Aug.,  '64 ;  surrendered  to  avoid 
starvation ;  six  days  later  escaped  from  prison,  Camp  Sorghum,  near  Columbia, 
S.  C.,  Nov.,  '64;  recaptured  ten  days  later;  escaped  from  prison,  Columbia,  S.  C., 
Feb.  14,  '65;  joined  General  Sherman's  Army;  with  17th  Corps  from  that  date  to 
April,  '65;  on  duty  with  Head  Qrs.Kilpatrick's  Cav.  Corps  from  Win nsboro',S.  C., 
to  Fayetteville,  N.  C.;  since  '66,  on  frontier  in  Depts.  of  Dakota  and  the  Platte; 
in  the  field,  '66-69  ;  at  Milk  River,  Mont.,  fall  of  71 ;  Camp  Baker,  Mont.,  from 
April,  72,  to  July,  75;  in  the  field  76  ;  with  escort  to  Sitting  Bull  Commission 
to  Fort  Walsh,  Canada,  77  ;  Rock  Springs,  Wyo.,  July  13,  '87,  to  Sept.  20,  '89; 

on  special  detail  recruiting  service,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Sep.  30,  '89,  to .  Staff 

positions  occupied— Adj.  1st  Batt,  18th  Inf.,  March  16,  '63,  to  Nov.  1,  '65  ;  A.  A. 
A.  G.  17th  Corps  from  Feb.  14,  '65,  to  April,  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Sioux 
war  '66-68 ;  campaign  of  '69,  Republican  River,  Kan.  Commands  held — Com- 
mand of  two  Go's  and  with  detachment  7th  Inf.  against  Half  Breeds,  Milk  River, 
Mont.,  fall  of  71 ;  of  Camp  Baker,  Mont,  from  April,  72,  to  July,  75  ;  of  six  Go's 
7th  Inf.,  Sioux  campaign  76  ;  of  escort  to  Sitting  Bull  Commission  to  Fort  Walsh, 
Canada,  77 ;  of  troops  at  Rock  Springs,  Wyo.,  July  13,  '87,  to  Sept.  20,  '89. 

Freeman,  Samuel  D.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  13,  '83".  Staff  positions  occupied— In- 
structor Dept.  Mathematics  at  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Aug. 
27,  '87. 

Fremont,  Francis  P.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
Arizona— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72, 
to  Sept.  8,  74  ;  2<1  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted  Sept.  20,  79;  1st  Lieut. 
April  20,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjutant  May  24,  '88. 

French,  Charles  G.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11, 
'88.  Actual  ran k— Add.  2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf., 
Sept  1,  '88. 

French,  Francis  H.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.),  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank—M  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  March  24,  '88. 

French,  George  Edgar  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Boston,  Mass., 
June  2,  '58.  Retiring  year  1922.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — 
Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Co.  A,  1st  Inf.,  from  April  14,  '84,  to  Get.  22,  '86; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Oct.  22,  '86;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '86.  Service— Now  at  Inf.  and 
Cav.  School,  Fort  Leavenwortb,  Kan.,  taking  prescribed  course. 

French,  John  T.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  72;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  AH>,«I  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  23,  '85. 

French,  John  W.  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.,  June  2,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  J907.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  F,  7th  N.  Y.  S. 
M.,  April  17,  '61  ;  discharged  June  3,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.,  Oct.  24,  '61;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  9,  '66  ;  Capt.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted 
Nov.  20,  '66  ;  trans,  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Weldon  Railroad,  and  Captain  same 
for  Hatcher's  Run  ;  confirmed,  but  not  commissioned,  as  Major,  Lieut.-Col.  and 
Col.  by  brevet.  Service — On  recruiting  and  mustering  services,  arid  with  Regt. 
to  Dec.,  '63  ;  in  Gettysburg  Campaign  ;  on  staff  duty  and  pass  officer,  New  York 
City,  from  Dec.,  '63,  to  April  25,  '64 ;  joined  Regt.  April  30,  '64,  and  served  with 
it  through  Wilderness  Campaign  to  James  River ;  Asst.  Com.  musters,  2d  Div., 
9th  A.  C.,  from  June  14,  '64,  to  Jan.  18,  '65 ;  Acting  Com.  of  musters,  9th  A.  C., 
from  Sept.  30  to  Dec.,  '64;  staff  duty  of  the  Armies  operating  against  Richmond, 
Jan.  18  to  Sept.  19,  '65;  served  in  the  Carolinas  and  Louisiana  till  May,  70;  then 
in  Texas  until  July,  '80,  when  trans,  to  Dakota;  on  recruiting  service  Oct.  1,  '84, 
to  Oct.  1,  '86 ;  at  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.,  Oct.,  '86,  to  May,  '88  ;  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont., 

from  June  10,  '88.  to .     Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Stannard, 

and  pass  officer,  City  and  Harbor  of  New  York,  from  Dec.,  '63,  to  April  25,  '64  ; 


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A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  R.  Ingalls,  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Armies  operating  against 
Richmond,  from  Jan.  18,  '65,  to  Sept.  19,  '65  ;  Adj.  8th  Inf.,  Jan.  31,  '66,  to  Nov. 
20,  '66;  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  N.  C.;  was  Acting  Judge  Advocate,  in  charge  of  Inspect- 
or's office  and  Chief  Commissary  of  Subsistence  (twice)  of  the  Dept.  of  Texas. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  battles  about  Petersburg  Mine,  Weldon 
Railroad,  Hatcher's  Run,  etc.;  volunteered  to,  and  did,  sink  obstructions  in 
Trent's  Reach,  James  River,  under  Rebel  batteries,  to  prevent  descent  of  iron- 
clads to  raid  on  depots  at  City  Point;  in  last  Campaign  of  the  Armies  operating 
against  Richmond. 

French,  William  B.  P.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
75,  to  June  26,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.,  Sept.  1,  79 ;  accepted  Sept.  9,  79 ;  1st 
Lieut.,  Sept.  12,  '85. 

Prick,  Euclid  Bernardo  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  IMiila.. 
Pa.,  July  29,  '67.  Retiring  year,  1931.  App.  from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Ac/mif  rank 
—1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.,  Oct.  29,  '89;  accepted  Nov.  4,  '89.  Service— M  Fort 
Keogh,  Mont.,  since  Nov.  18,  '89.  History— Graduated  from  Medical  hepart- 
ment,  University  of  Cal.,  with  the  Class  of  ''88;  son  of  Acting  Assistant  Surgeon 
A.  P.  Frick,  now  stationed  at  Fort  Selden,  New  Mex. ;  appeared  before  the  Army 
Medical  Examining  Board  in  May,  '89,  and,  after  undergoing  six  days'  ex:unin«i- 
tion,  withdrew  by  advice  of  the  Board ;  was  appointed  House  Surgeon  at  Barnes' 
Hospital,  U.  S.  Soldiers'  Home,  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  1,  '89,  and  serve- 1  there- 
until Oct.  21,  '89,  when  resigned  to  accept  present  commission,  having  been  rec- 
ommended for  appointment  by  the  Army  Medical  Examining  Board  that  met  in 
New  York  in  Oct.,  '89. 

Frier,  James  H.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Frost,  Alfred  S.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  Co.  A,  llth  Inf.,  Sept. 
13,  '81,  to  Aug.  6,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.,  Aug.  4,  '84 ;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '84. 

Fry,  James  B.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Major-General  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  111. 
Retired;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '•!.".; 
graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual  rank— Bvt,  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  July  L  '47;  iM 
Lieut.  1st  Art.  Aug.  20,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  22,  '51;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  C.  March 
16,  '61;  accepted  March  20,  '61;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61;  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C. 
Vol.  Nov.  14,  '61;  accepted  April  14,  '62;  Major  U.  S.  A.  April  2L',  V,:>:  Lieut. 
Col.  Dec.  31,  '62;  Col.  Gen.  Pro.  Mar.  Gen.  Vol.  March  17,  '63;  Brig.  (Jen.  IV... 
Mar.  Gen.  April  21,  '64;  accepted  May  20,  '64;  exp.  by  law  Aug.  27,  V,»; ;  (',,!. 
U.  S.  A.  March  3,  75;  retired  July  1,  '81,  at  his  own  request;  over  thirty  years' 
service.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  (1st),  Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  and  Perryville,  Ky. ; 
Major-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful,  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  in 
the  provost-marshal  general's  department  during  the  war.  /S/tt//'/KW/W.s  mr///>/V»/ 
—Adj.  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  Aug.  1,  '54,  to  Aug.  31,  '59;  Chief  of  StafV  to  Brig. 
Gen.  McDowell,  '61;  Chief  of  Staff  to  Major-Gen.  Buell,  '61-2.  Service— Joined 


of 

the  U.  S.  (Brigadier-General)  from  '63  to  '66;  (as' Provost-Marshal  General  he 
put  into  the  army  by  conscription, substitution  and  voluntary  enlistment  1,120, »'>_'! 
men;  arrested  and  returned  to  the  army  76,562  deserters;  made  an  exact  enrol- 
ment of  the  national  forces,  showing  that  there  remained  in  the  country  liable  to 
conscription,  but  not  called  out,  2,254,073  men,  and  collected,  under  a  money- 
commutation  clause  of  the  enrolment  act,  $26,366,316.78) ;  served  since  1866  as 
Assistant  Adjutant-General  of  the  Military  Divisions  of  the  Pacific,  the  South 
and  the  Atlantic,  and  retired  at  his  own  request,  for  over  thirty  years'  service, 


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July  1,  '81.   Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. —First  Bull  Run,  June  27,  '61;  Shiloh,  Tenn.; 
Perryville,  Ky. 

Fryer,  Blencowe  B.  (Major  and  Surg.).  Born  in  England,  Oct.  26,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901  ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  May 
28,  '61  ;  ace.  May  31,  '61 ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '66  ;  Major,  Surg.  Oct.  30, 
'67.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  and  Major  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — On  hospital  duty  in  Washington  till  August 
'61  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  of  2d  Dragoons  and  at  Hd.  Qrs.  of  Gen.  McDowell  at  Ar- 
lington till  Oct.,  '61 ;  on  duty  with  Med.  Director  Army  of  Potomac  till  March, 
'62;  on  duty  in  charge  of  "  Mount  Pleasant"  and  "Stone*' Gen.  Hospitals  at 
Washington  till  Aug.,  '62 ;  on  duty  with  Asst.  Surgeon  General  U.  S.  A.  until 
Oct.,  '63,  and  while  on  that  duty  was  at  Vicksburg  when  Gen.  Grant's  Army  first 
went  there;  was  also  on  inspecting  duty  with  Asst. Surgeon  General  at  Memphis, 
Nashville,  Louisville,  Cairo,  Cincinnati,  Chicago  and  St.  Louis ;  in  charge 
"  Brown  "  General  Hospital  at  Louisville  till  June,  '65  ;  on  duty  in  Asst.  Surg. 
General's  Office  till  Nov.,  '65 ;  Act.  Med.  Director  Dept.  Ohio,  to  March,  '66 ; 
Attending  Surg.  and  in  Med.  Director's  Office,  Detroit  and  Post  Surg.  Fort 
Wayne,  till  Aug.,  '67  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Barker,  Kan.,  to  April,  '72;  Post  Surg. 
Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  May,  '73  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  May,  '74 ;  Post 
Surg.  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  July,  '70;  Member  of  Army  Med.  Examining 
Board  N.  Y.  City,  from  Aug.,  74,  till  Dec.,  76 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  till  July,  '84  ;  on  leave  to  July,  '85;  on  sick  leave  to  Feb.,  '87  ;  at  Fort 
Lowell,  Ariz.,  till  May,  '87;  ordered  before  a  Retiring  Board  at  San  Francisco, 
May,  '87,  found  incapacitated  for  active  service  and  granted  leave  of  absence  on 
account  of  disability,  awaiting  retirement. 

Fuger,  Frederick  (Captain  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Germany,  June  18,  1835. 
Retiring  year  1899;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt. 
and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  A,"  4th  Art.,  Aug.  21,  '56,  to  Nov.  9,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art. 
Oct.  31,  '63  ;  accepted  Nov.  9,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  21,  '65  ;  Capt.  March  5,  '87  ; 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  11,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Yellow  Tavern,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  31,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Dinwiddie  Court  House,  Va.  fitqff" positions  oc- 
t-tijtifd— Reg.  Q.  M.  4th  Art.  Aug.  1,  75,  to  March  5,  '87.  Service— In  the  war  of 
the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  participated 
in  the  Peninsula  campaign  '62;  in  the  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellors- 
ville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns  '62-3;  in  the  Wilderness  campaign ;  in  Sheri- 
dan's raid  from  May  9  to  25,  '64 ;  in  Wilson's  raid  from  June  22  to  July  2,  '64  ; 
in  the  Shenandoah  campaign  '64 ;  General  Sheridan's  raid  via  the  Shenandoah 
Valley,  and  joined  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  Feb., 
'65 ;  in  the  capture  of  Petersburg  and  closing  operations  of  the  war  ;  on  duty  at 
various  stations  on  the  Atlantic  and  Pacific  Coasts  from  '66  to  '90.  Battles,  skir- 
,nhh^,  etc.— In  the  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  June  1,  '62  ;  Allen's  Farm,  June  29,  '62  ; 
Savage  Station,  June  29,  '62;  White  Oak  Swamp,  June  30, '62;  Malvern  Hill, 
July  1,  '62  ;  (slightly  wounded  in  the  head  at  White  Oak  Swamp  June  30,  '62  ; 
engaged  at  the  battle  of  Antietam  (slightly  wounded  in  left  arm),  Fredericks- 
burg,  Chancellorsville,  and  Gettysburg  ;  actions  of  Sulphur  Springs  and  Bristoe 
Station  ;  engaged  at  Parker's  Store,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Rappahannock 
Station,  operations  at  Mine  Run,  battle  of  the  Wilderness  ;  actions  of  Meadow 
Bridge,  Strawberry  Hill,  Hawes'  Shop,  and  Yellow  Tavern  ;  engaged  at  White 
Oak  Swamp  and  Riddle's  House  June  13,  '64;  actions  of  Nottoway  Court-House, 
Stony  Creek,  Ream's  Station,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va.,  ac- 
tions of  Summit  Point,  Kearneysville,  Berryville,  and  Bunker  Hill ;  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House,  Five  Forks,  actions  of  Scott's  Cross-Roads, 
Wilson's  Farm,  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court- 
House,  Va.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Horse  Battery  A,  4th  Art.,  from 
Dec  ,  '63,  to  May,  '64. 

Puller,  Alfred  M.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Uniontown,  Pa.  App. 
from  Pa. ;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  76.  Actual  raro&— 2d  Lieut.  10th 
Cav.  June  15,  76 ;  transferred  to  2d  Cav.  July  28,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  27,  '83. 


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Service— Military  Instructor  at  Allegheny  College,  Meadville,  Pa.,  '84  to  '87. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Wounded  in  an  engagement  with  Mmneconju  gioux 
dians  on  Little  Muddy,  Mont.,  May  7,  77.    History— Son  of  Col.  A.  B.  duller, 
112th  Pa.  Vols. 

Fuller    Alvarado  M.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).     Born  in  R.  I.     Appointed 
from  the  Army.     Actual  rank-Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  Co.  "  B,"  2d  Cav.,  Jan  1,  70,  to 
Jan.  1,  75;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Maj.  2d  Cav.  April  1,  76,  to  July  8,  79;  2d  Lieut.  2d 
.  June  28,  79;  accepted  July  8,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '88. 


Cav 


Puller,  Ezra  B.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual 
rank— Pvt.  Co.  "  E,"  141st  111.  Inf.,  May  17,  '64;  discharged  Oct.  10,  '64;  Pvt 
"  M  "  8th  111.  Cav.,  Feb.  2,  '65  ;  discharged  July  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U  S.  Cav. 
June  13,  73  ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  June  26,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  30,  77.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  Sept.  30,  77,  to  Nov.  7,  '87. 

Purey,  John  V.  (Major  and  Quartermaster.)     Born  in  N.  Y.  May  22,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.     Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co. 

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k— Bvt.  Maj.' Vol'.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  the  Quartermas- 
ter's Department  during  the  war. 

Gageby,  James  H.  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Sep.  5,  1836.  Retiring 
year  1900;  appointed  from  army.  Actual  rank—Sgl.  Co.  "  K,"  3d  Penn.  Inf., 
April  19,  '61;  discharged  July  30,  '61 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "G,"  1st  Batt.,  19th  U.  S.  Inf., 
Oct.  25,  '61,  to  June  9,  '63  ;  2d  Lt.  19th  Inf.  June  1,  '63  ;  accepted  June  9,  '63  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '63  ;  Capt.  37th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Dec.  13,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '69.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  1st  Lt.  June  26,  '63,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Hoover's  Gap,  Tenn.;  Bvt.  Capt.  Nov.  25,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

Gaillard,  David  Du  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  fc.  <  J.  Appointed 
from  S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  15,  '84  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  '87. 

Galbraith,  Jacob  G.  (Firat  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Minn.  Appointed 
from  Penn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  15,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '84.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Reg.  Q.  M.  April  1,  '87. 

Galbraith,  William  W.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Carlisle,  Pa.,  Ben. 
30, 1851.  Retiring  year  1915  ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June 
15,77;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  23, '85.  Service— Served  with  Bat.  "  I "  at  Charleston, 
S.  C.,  Dec.,  77  ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  May,  79;  with  L.  Bat.  "  F  "  from  Aug.  27,  79, 
to  Oct.,  '81 ;  Inspector  on  public  property  at  the  abandonment  as  military  post  «»f 
Charleston,  S.  C.,  in  79,  and  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C.,  in  '80 ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N. 
Y.  H.,  Jan..'82;  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May,  '82,  to  April  30,  '84; 
at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  June,  '84  ;  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tac- 
tics, Pa.  Mil.  Acad.,  July,  '84,  to  July,  '85 ;  relieved  at  his  own  request  and  or- 
dered to  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H. ;  with  Batt.  "  M  "  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H., 
Sep.,  '85;  Bedloe's  Island,  March, '87;  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  May, '87;  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  Asst.  Instructor  of  Tactics,  Com.  Cadet  Company,  Aug.  28,  '87. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adjt.  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  '82,  and  again  '87. 

Gale,  George  H.  G.  (First 'Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  13,  ''79  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26,  '84. 

Gallagher,  Hugh  J.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Canada.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80  ;  graduated  June  15, 
'84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Gallup,  Charles  C.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).    Born  in  N.  Y.     Appointed 


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from  N.  Y.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '84  ;  graduated  June 
11,  '88.     Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  11,  '88. 

Gallupe,  George  S.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Penn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  8th  Pa.  Res.  April 
17,  *61  ;  Capt.  July  29,  '61  ;  Maj.  Nov.  2,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  24,  '64;  Col. 
5th  Pa.  Art.  Sept.  10/64;  hon.  must,  out  June  30, '65;  Capt.  45th  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  20,  '66;  appt.  revoked  Nov.  30,  '66;  Appt.  Capt.  43d 
Inf.  Mar.  15,  '67,  to  rank  from  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Apr.  1,  '67;  unassigned 
Apr.  8,  '69;  assd.  to  1st  Inf.  June  7,  '69;  retired  Mar.  1,  '78.  Brevet  rank—Bvt. 
Maj.  and  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Gandy,  Charles  M.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  at  Ocean  View,  N.  J., 
Nov.  6,  1857.  Retiring  year,  1921  ;  appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank — Act.  Asst.  Surg.  May  8,  '83  ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '83  ; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service — At  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  May 
8  to  Sept.  30,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Brady,  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Mich.,  Oct.  5,  '83, 
to  Aug.,  '86  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Concho,  Tex.,  Sept.  22,  '86,  until  abandonment 
of  Post  June  23,  '89;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  since  July  24,  '89,  portion  of  time  as 
Post  Surgeon  ;  in  field  with  Battalions  3d  and  8th  Cav.  portion  of  summer  of  '87; 
in  field  with  Batt.  3d  Cav.  and  Co.  19th  Inf.  portion  of  summer  of  '89. 

Gardener,  Cornelius  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Netherland  Sept.  4, 
1849.  Retiring  year,  1913;  appointed  from  Mich.;  graduated  from  U.S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  June,  '73.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  19th  U.S.  Inf.  June  13,  '73;  1st 
Lieut.  June  22,  '79.  /V/vvVr — Participated  in  Campaign  under  Gen.  Miles  against 
Southern  Chcyennes  and  Kiowas,  74;  in  pursuit  of  Northern  Cheyennes  under 
Dull  Knife, '87;  in  campaign  against  Utes, '80.  Map  pnxitionx  occupied — Post 
A«lj.  i  'amp  Supply,  Ind.  Ty.,  July,  74-July,  '76;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Dodge,  Ks.,  July, 
76-March,  79;  Battalion  Adj.  under  Lt.  Col.  W.  H.  Lewis,  19th  Inf.,  in  pursuit 
of  Northern  Cheyennes,  '87;  Q.  M.  of  Gen.  Buell's  column,  '80;  A.  A.  Q.M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  since  Dec.,  '82.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged 
in  action  with  Cheyennes  at  Punished  Woman's  Fork,  Ks.,  Sept.  27,  '87. 

Gardiner,  Asa  Bird  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Sept.  30,  1839.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  31st  N.  Y.  Vol. 
Inf.  May  27,  '61;  honorably  mustered  out  Aug.  7,  '61;  Captain  22d  N.  Y.  S.  M. 
May  31,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  5,  '62;  Captain  22d  N.  Y.  S.  M.  June  18,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  July  24,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  R.  C.,  Feb.  11,  '65 ;  accepted  May  16, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  13,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  20,  '66;  accepted 
Aug.  13, '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  14,  '68;  trans,  to  1st  Art.  April  3,  '69;  Major  and 
Judge  Advocate  Aug.  18,  73;  accepted  Aug.  19,  73;  retired  Dec.  8,  '88,  lor  dis- 
ability in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Rtaff  positions  occupied — Adj.  7th 
V.  II.  C.  from  May  29,  '65,  to  Aug.  13,  '66 ;  acting*  Judge  Advocate  Dep.  of  the 
Kast  from  July  5,  71,  to  Nov.  1,  72;  acting  Signal  officer  Dep.  of  the  East  from 
March  14,  72,  to  Dec.  5,  72;  A.  D.  C.  Oct.  4,  72,  to  Aug.  19,  73;  acting  Judge 
Advocate  Division  of  the  South  from  May  1,  73,  to  Aug.  19,  73;  A.  A.  A.  Gen. 
Division  of  the  South  from  May  9,  73,  to  July  11,  73;  Professor  of  law  at  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  29,  74,  to  Aug.  28,  78.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion'61-5;  served  with  regiment  in  the  field  in  Virginia '61 ;  on  regimental 
recruiting  service  at  N.  Y.  City,  July  30,  '61 ;  resigned  from  that  duty  Aug.  7,  '61, 
and  resumed  the  practice  of  law  ;  under  subsequent  proclamation  of  the  President 
calling  for  troops,  raised  a  company  (22d  N.  Y.  S.  Vols.) and  served  with  regiment 
in  8th  Corps  in  Maryland  and  Shenandoah  Valley  from  May  31  to  Sept.  5,  '62  ; 
out  of  service  to  June  18,  '63,  when,  as  Capt.  of  same  regiment,  under  call  of  the 
President  for  troops,  served  in  the  field  successively  in  the  Army  of  the  Susque- 
hanna  and  in  the  6th  Corps  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  Pennsylvania  and  Maryland 
to  the  close  of  the  campaign  at  Williarnsport,  Md. ;  during  this  period  had  charge 
of  the  erection  of  a  two-gun  field  work  at  Bridgeport,  Pa.,  June  26-9,  to  protect 
the  great  railroad  bridge  at  that  point  over  the  Susquehanna,  threatened  by  the 
vanguard  of  the  2d  Conf.  Armv  Corps  under  Gen.  Ewell,  whose  headquarters  were 
at  Carlisle;  specially  detached  with  his  Co.  July  1,  '63,  to  follow  and  ascertain 


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the  position  of  the  retiring  enemy,  and  led  the  advance  of  the  Army  of  the  Sus- 
quehanna  from  Sporting  Hill  to  Carlisle ;  in  the  successful  defense  of  Carlisle  and 
wounded  during  the  bombardment  which  ensued  (July  1-2,  '63)  after  the  place  had 
been  thrice  summoned  to  surrender;  out  of  service  from  July  24,  '63,  having  been 
mustered  out  by  expiration  of  term ;  again  entered  service  Feb.  11,  '65,  and  served  in 
23d  Army  Corps,  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Dec.  2,  '65 ;  waiting  orders 
to  Dec.  13,  '65 ;  ordered  on  special  duty  to  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Dec.  23,  '65  ;  employed  in 
Judicial  duties  to  May  8,  '66,  and  thereafter  on  the  staffs  successively  of  Bvt.  Maj. 
Genl.  Thomas  H.  Rugeraud  Bvt.  Maj.  Genl.  John  C.Robinson,  command  ing  depart- 
ment of  North  Carolina ;  also  Judge  Advocate  of  several  military  commissions 
and  general  Courts  Martial,  and  President  of  the  Commission  which  investigated 
the  summary  execution  by  the  Confederate  Commanding  General  in  North 
Carolina,  in  violation  of  the  laws  of  war,  of  twenty-two  soldiers  of  the  2d  Regt.  N. 
C.  Vol.  Inf.  in  the  United  States'  Service,  captured  by  the  Confederate  forces  in 
the  attack  on  Newbern,  N.  C.,  Feb.  1,  '64.  On  duty  on  the  Staff  of  Bvt.  Major 
General  Francis  Fessenden,  U.  S.  A.,  at  Baltimore,  5ld.,  June  18,  '66  to  Aug.  _  1. 
'66 ;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.  Aug.  28,  '66,  to  Oct.  9,  '66,  and  at  Headquarters 
Gen.  Rec.  Ser.  U.  S.  A.,  N.  Y.  City;  A.  A.  A.  G.  and  Disbursing  Officer,  on  the 
Staffs  successively  of  Bvt.  Major  Genl.  Daniel  Butterfield,  U.  S.  A.,  and  Bvt. 
Brig.  Genl.  Isaac  V.  D.  Reeve,  U.  S.  A.,  Oct.  11,  '66,  to  June  23,  '69;  on  sick 
leave  of  absence  June  23,  '69,  to  Sept.  J3,  '69,  when  he  joined  his  battery  at  Fort 
Schuyler,N.  Y.;  on  G.  C.  M.  duty  at  Fort  A. lams,  R.  I.,  Oct.  14,  '69,  to' Nov.  IL>, 
'69,  and  then  on  duty  with  his  battery  successively  at  Forts  Schuyler  and  Hamilton, 
N.  Y.,  Nov.  14,  '60,  to  July  5,  71,  having  meanwhile,  in  addition  to  such  battery 
duties  as  could  conveniently  be  performed,  been  Recorder  of  an  Army  Retiring 
Board  in  New  York  City,  April  14,  70,  to  Jan.  7,  71,  before  whom  a  large  number 
of  officers  appeared  during  the  reduction  and  o.nsolidation  of  the  Army  ;  on  staff 
duty  to  Feb.  4,  71,  and  then  on  duty  with  his  battery ;  on  MaHMuty  from  July  ~>, 
71,  to  Dec.  9,  72,  and  specially  assigned  by  the  Secretary  of  War  "  to  such  other 
special  staff  duty  in  connection  with  Habeas  Corpus  and  other  cases  before  tin- 
Civil  Courts  as  might  be  required  ;  "  on  G.  C.  M.  at  Fort  Treble,  Me.,  in  Nov.,  7J  ; 
on  inspection  and  Court  of  Inquiry  duty  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  Feb.-March,  73 ; 
Lieut.  Colonel  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  *74-8 ;  on  G.  C.  M.  duty  at  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.,  July  25-Aug.  2,  79;  on  temporary  on  the  staff  of  General  W.  T.  Sherman, 
General  in  Chief,  at  Army  Headquarters,  Washington,  Feb.  19  to  Man  h  L',  '80; 
on  sick  leave  for  three  months,  on  surgeon's  certificate,  from  August  3,  '81.  hut  re- 
linquished same  October  5,  in  order  to  accompany  Major  General  Hancock,  Com- 
manding Division  of  the  Atlantic,  at  his  desire,  in  the  capacity  of  A.  A.  A.  G.  to 
the  forces  assembled  at  Yorktown,  Va.,  for  the  National  Centennial  Celebration 
of  the  Capitulation  of  the  British  Army  under  which  field  service  terminated  <  k-t. 
23,  '81 ;  on  sick  leave  on  surgeon's  certificate  for  two  months  from  July  22,  '84, 
but  relinquished  same  Aug.  25, '84;  ordered  by  the  Secretary  of  War,  March  5, 
'85,  to  take  station  in  New  York  City  for  the  purpose  of  preparing  a  suitable  text 
book  for  the  Corps  of  Cadets  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  on  the  subject  of  military 
and  martial  law,  and  the  practice  and  procedure  of  Military  Tribunals  and 
Boards  under  the  laws  of  the  United  States  and  laws  of  Nations,  with  permission 
to  reside  in  Garden  City,  N.  Y.,  on  account  of  his  health,  but  to  continue  to  per- 
form such  duties  as  Division  Judge  Advocate  as  the  Commanding  General 
Division  of  the  Atlantic  might  desire;  served  as  A.  A.  A.  G.  for  two  weeks 
during  the  mouths  of  July  and  Aug.,  '85,  on  the  occasion  of  the  obsequies  of  Gen- 
eral U.  S.  Grant,  Ex-President  of  the  United  States,  and  accompanied  the  Com- 
manding General  of  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic  to  Mount  McGregor,  N.  Y.,  An-. 
2,  85,  for  which  services  Maior  General  Hancock,  in  a  written  communication  dated 
August  31,  85,  expressed  his  appreciation  and  thanks  ;  relieved  from  duty  as 
Judge  Adv.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic,  Sept.  3,  '86,  and  granted  twelve  months'  leave  of 
absence  on  surgeon's  certificate,  which  leave  was  extended  to  Dec.  1,  '87  ;  mean- 
while, however,  Nov.  17,  '86,  he  was  requested  by  the  Secretary  of  War  to  con- 
tinue the  preparation  of  the  text  book,  previously  requested,  in  addition  to  his 
other  duties;  pursuant  to  request  of  the  Secretary  of  War  of  July  25,  '87,  he  pro- 


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ceeded  to  Detroit,  Mich,  and  successfully  defended  Sergeant  James  Clark,  23d  U. 
S.  Inf.,  in  the  U.  S.  Circuit  Court  for  the  Eastern  District  of  Michigan,  on  the 
charge  of  murder  for  killing  a  military  convict.  (Circular,  War  Dept.,  A.  G.  O., 
Nov.  1,  '87) ;  on  October  25,  '87,  assigned  to  duty  by  the  Secretary  of  War  as  As- 
sistant in  his  office  and  continued  on  this  duty  in  the  War  Department,  Washing- 
ton, until  Nov.  17,  '88  ;  during  this  employment  he  successfully  argued  for  the 
War  Department  in  the  Court  of  Claims  under  the  "  Bowman  Act"  of  March  3, 
'83,  six  cases  of  great  importance  to  the  army  involving  the  validity  of  adverse 
decisions  by  the  Treasury  Department,  that  Department  being  represented  and 
defended  by  the  Attorney  General's  Department;  he  was  also  President  of  a  Board 
of  officers  to  prepare  a  revision  of  the  Articles  of  War  for  consideration  of 
Congress ;  from  October,  '66,  in  addition  to  his  other  duties,  he  was  employed 
under  successive  Secretaries  of  War  in  very  many  important  cases  in  the  Civil 
Courts  (State  and  United  States),  affecting  the  Army  or  Navy,  for  which,  on 
several  occasions,  he  received  the  thanks,  respectively,  of  the  War  or  Navy  De- 

Sartment.  Among  those  of  special  interest  to  the  military  service  were  Private 
ohn  M.  Finkbone's  case  in  the  Ohio  Supreme  Court  in  bane,  in  April,  '70 ; 
Private  John  McConologue's  case  in  Massachusetts,  Supreme  Judicial  Court  in 
bane,  in  April,  171 ;  Private  Abijah  Tarble's  case  in  Circuit  Court  for  Dane 
County,  Wisconsin,  in  August,  '69,  and  in  United  States  Supreme  Court  (G.  O. 
16,  Army  Hd.  Qrs.  A.  G.  O.  April  16,  72) ;  Sergeant  John  Anderson  Mason's 
case  in  U.  S.  Circuit  Court  for  Northern  District  of  New  York  and  in  U.  S.  Supreme 
Court  (G.  O.  '61,  Army  Hd.  Qrs.  A.  G.  O.,  June  7,  '82) ;  Ordnance  Sergeant 
Dennis  Kelly's  case,  charged  with  murder,  in  Maine  Supreme  Judicial  Court  in 
bane,  in  July  '83.  In  a  number  of  cases  he  was  called  upon  to  defend  officers  of 
the  Army  against  whom  actions  had  been  brought  for  damages  for  acts  done  by 
them  in  their  public  capacity,  or  to  take  by  writ  of  error  to  appellate  Courts  cases 
involving  performance  of  military  duty,  which  had  been  unsuccessfully  defended 
by  local  counsel.  He  also  served,  in  addition  to  his  other  duties,  on  several  mili- 
tary Courts  and  Boards  of  extraordinary  importance,  viz.:  as  Counsel  for  Surgeon 
Elisha  I.  Bailey,  on  his  trial  and  "honorable  "  acquittal  by  General  Court  Mar- 
tial, July,  70 ;  on  the  Army  Military  Prison  Board,  which  went  to  Canada  to 
investigate  the  system  of  Military  Prison  discipline  in  the  British  Army,  July- 
August,  70;  as  counsel  for  government  and  Recorder  in  the  investigation  of  the 
charges  made  by  the  Secretary  of  War  as  to  the  administration  of  the  Freedman's 
Bureau  and  disbursement  of  public  funds  by  Major  General  O.  O.  Howard,  Com- 
missioner, before  the  Special  Court  of  Inquiry  ordered  by  Congress,  February  13, 
74,  of  which  General  Sherman  was  President,  March  3,  74,  to  May  9,  74; 
Counsel  for  Government  and  Recorder  in  the  Fitz-John  Porter  case,  June  20,  78- 
March  12,  79 ;  Counsel  for  General  Grant  and  Lieutenant  General  P.  H.  Sheridan 
Respondents,  in  the  Court  of  Inquiry  as  to  Maj.  Genl.  G.  K.  Warren's  conduct  as 
commander  of  the  Fifth  Army  Corps,  in  the  battles,  in  '65,  of  Gravelly  Run  and 
Five  Forks,  May  4,  '80-July  30,  '81 ;  Judge  Advocate  of  the  General  Court  Martial 
in  the  trial  of  colored  cadet  J.  C.  Whittaker  in  New  York  City,  January  20  to  May, 
'81,  and  in  the  trial  of  Judge  Advocate  General  D.  G.  Swaim,  U.  S.  A.,  in  Washing- 
ton, January  20  to  March  2,  '85.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Skirmish  near  Fair- 
fax C.  H.,  Va.,  July  17,  '61;  action  at  Blackburn's  Ford,  Va.,  July  18,  '61; 
battles  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July  21,  '61 ;  combat  at  Sporting  Hill.  Pa.,  June  30,  '63  ; 
defenses  of  Carlisle,  Pa.  (wounded),  July  1-2,  '63.  Honorably  mentioned— In  Re- 
cords of  Rebellion,  Vol.  II,  p.  435,  in  reports  of  action  at  Bull  Run  ;  received  a 
"Medal  of  Honor"  for  the  Gettysburg  campaign,  under  Act  of  Congress,  March 
3,  '63;  pursuant  to  the  Act  of  Congress  of  March  2,  '67,  which  authorized  brevet 
rank  to  be  conferred  on  officers  of  the  army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in 
the  Volunteer  service  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  prirfr  to  appointment  in  the 
regular  army,  he  was,  on  the  recommendation  of  General  U.  S.  Grant,  confirmed 
by  the  U.  S.  Senate,  March  1,  '69,  for  the  brevet  of  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant 
and  distinguished  services  in  the  field  during  the  Gettysburg  Campaign  of  '63,  and 
for  the  brevet  of  Captain  U.  S.  A.,  for  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
field  during  the  War,"  to  rank  from  March  2,  '67;  the  passage,  however,  by 


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Congress,  on  March  1,  '69,  of  an  act  limiting  the  date  of  conferring  brevet  rank  to 
time  of  actual  war,  prevented  the  issuance  of  these  commissions.  History — 
Graduated  at  the  College  of  the  City  of  New  York,  with  the  degree  of  the.-A.  \\. , 
in  '59,  and  from  the  Law  Department  of  the  New  York  University,  with  the 
degree  of  LL.D.,  in  '60,  and  was  admitted  to  the  Bar  at  the  General  Term  of  the 
New  York  Supreme  Court,  Nov.  20,  '60,  and  entered  on  the  practice  of  law  in  his 
native  City ;  in  the  following  year,  by  invitation  of  the  Faculty,  he  delivered  the 
Alumni  address  at  Commencement  to  the  graduating  class  of  '61,  of  the  Law  De- 
partment of  the  New  York  University.  Received  the  degree  of  A.  M.  from  the 


Mijtreme 

Jan.  27,  '65.  Judge  of  the  Provisional  Court  of  Pleas  and  Quarter  Sessions  at 
Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Jan.  4,  '66,  to  May  8,  '66.  Author  of  a  publication  on  the  "  Jurisdic- 
tion and  Powers  of  the  U.  S.  and  State  Courts  in  reference  to  Writs  of  ll<tl>»i* 
Corpus  as  affecting  the  Army  and  Navy;"  and  another  on  "  Evidence  and  Prac- 
tice in  Military  Courts,"  and  Practical  Forms  for  use  in  Courts  Mar.  and  remarks 
as  to  Procedure."  Author  also  of  a  number  of  historical  addresses,  some  of  which 
have  been  published,  including  "The  Rhode  Island  Continental  f!inein  the  Revolu- 
tion;" "Uniforms  of  the  American  Army  from  1775;"  "Martial  Law  during  the 
Revolution  ;  "  "  Biographical  Sketch  of  Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Genl.  Henry  Burlu-ek. 
Commandant  U.S.  Artillerists  and  Engineers;  "  "Chaplains  of  the  American  Army 
from  1775;"  "The  Allied  Forces  of  France  in  America  during  the  Revolution  and 
the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati  in  France."  Member  of  the  American  Ethnologi- 
cal, Phi  Beta  Kappa  and  New  York  Historical  Societies.  One  of  the  incorpora- 
tors  of  the  Military  Service  Institution  of  the  United  States,  and  of  the  Society  of 
the  "  Sons  of  the  Revolution  "  instituted  in  '83.  Corresponding  member  of  the 
New  England  Historico  Genealogical  Society,  and  of  the  Rhode  Island,  Rockland, 
Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Chicago,  and  other  Historical  Societies,  and  contributor 
to  the  American  Supplement  of  the  Encyclopaedia  Britannica  and  to  Johnson'- 
Encyclopaedia.  Secretary  General  of  the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati  since  May.  '8  1 
Member  of  the  Union,  West  Point,  Seventh  Regiment  Veteran  and  Delta  Kappa 
Epsilon  Clubs  and  of  the  Church  Club. 

Gardiner,  John  de  B.  W.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).    Born  in  Md. ;  app. 

from Civil  life.     Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  .Finn- 

Capt.  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June  26,  '80.  Service— Post  Surgeon,  North  Platte,  Neb., 
73-4;  at  Red  Cloud  Agency,  Wyo.,  74;  troops  in  the  field  under  (Jen.  Smith  ; 
the  above  services  performed  as  Act'g  Asst.  Surgeon  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  A  ri/ona  ; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Apache,  Arizona,  to  July,  77 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Lowell, 
Arizona,  to  Dec.,  78;  Post  Surgeon,  Huachuca,  Arizona,  Feb.,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Mqjaye,  Arizona,  March,  '81;  on  leave  of  absence  to  March,  '82;  ordered  to  hi-j.t. 
of  Arizona  March  28,  '82;  Post  Surg.,  Fort  Huachuca,  Arizona,  to  Nov.,  '83;  I'o>t 
Surg.,  Fort  Bowie,  Ariz.,  to  Dec., '84;  sick  leave  of  absence  to  April  1,'85;  Po«t  Surg., 
Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  July,  '86;  Post  Surgeon,  Newport  B'ks,  Kentucky,  to 
Aug.,  '87;  sick  leave  of  absence  for  one  year;  Act'g  Post  Surg.  and  Asst.,  Fort 
Leaven  worth,  from  Aug.,  '88,  to  July,  '89;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Reno,  Indian  Ter., 
to  Dec.,  '89;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Supply,  Indian  Ter.,  since  Dec.,  '89.  J/i«fnn/— 
Grandson  of  the  late  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  John  de  B.  Walbach,  Col.  4th  Art. 

Gardner,  Edwin  P.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).     Born  in  Maine ;  appointed 
from  Maine — Civil  life.     Actual  rank — Private  Co.  A,  1st  Batt.  Maine  Inf.,  March 
22,  '65 ;  discharged  April  5,  '66 ;  Asst.  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  19 
Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Au?.  5,  '81. 

Gardner,  Hezekiah  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  111.    Retired  ;  appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.     Actual  rank— Private  Co.  I,  100th  111.  Inf.,  Aug.  5, 
discharged  Aug.  18,  '62;  Capt.  100th  111.  Inf.  Aug.  30,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug. 
18,  '64;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Sept.  15,  '64;  accepted  Sept.  21,  '64;  Brevet  Lieut 


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gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. ;  Brevet 
Major  Vol.  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.,  for  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of 
Chattanooga,  and  in  the  charge  on  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. 

Gardner,  John  H.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  111. ;  appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual 
rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  Aug.  19, '81; 
1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '88. 

Gardner,  William  H.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  C.  April  7, 1837. 
Retiring  year  1901;  appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Med.  Cadet 
Sept.  24,  '61,  to  Sept.  24,  '62;  Asst.  Surgeon  Nov.  22,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '62; 
Captain,  Asst.  Surgeon,  July  28,  '66  ;  Major,  Surgeon,  June  23,  '82.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Captain  and  Major,  U.  S.  A.,  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — On  U.  S.  Coast  and  Geodetic  Survey,  as  aid 
to  Prof.  Mitchell,  from  Feb.,  '57,  to  Sept.  24,  '61 ;  at  Hygeia  Hospital,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  to  June,  '62;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Nov.,  '62;  Act'g  Asst.  Surg., 
U.  S.  A.,  Sept.  to  Nov.  26,  '62;  at  Point  Lookout  Hospital,  Md.,  to  Aug.,  '65;  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  with  10th  Inf.  and  1st  Brigade,  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.,  to  April,  '66;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Abercrombie,  D.  T.,  to  Oct.,  '69;  Post 


'74;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  Sept.,  '76 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  '76,  to 
Feb.,  77;  Post  Surgeon,  Greenville,  S.  C.,  to  July,  77;  Allegheny  Arsenal, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  to  Oct.,  77;  Post  Surgeon,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  Aug.,  78;  Post  Sur- 
geon, St.  Francis  Bks.,  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  May,  '81 ;  sick  leave  from  June,  '81, 
to  Jan.,  '82;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Concho,  Tex.,  to  April,  '82;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort 
Davis,  Tex.,  to  Sept.,  '86;  on  leave  from  Sept.,  '86,  to  Jan.,  '87;  Post  Surgeon, 
Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  July,  '88;  Post  Surgeon,  Washington  Bks.,  D.  C.,  since 
'88. 

Garlington,  Ernest  A.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C. ;  appointed 
from  Ga.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut,  June  25,  76. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  7th  Cav.  from  June  6,  77,  to  Nov.  30,  '81. 

Garrard,  Joseph  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  Dec.  20,  1851.  Retiring 
year,  1915;  appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,'69; 
graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13, 73  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  1,  75;  transferred  to  9th  Cav.  Feb.  8,  '86;  Captain  9th  Cav.  Dec.  10,  '88. 
Service — Stationed  at  Alcatraz  Island  and  Presidio,  Cal. ;  served  with  Light  Bat- 
tery B  from  Aug.,  74,  to  Sept.  30,  76 ;  in  Nevada  Indian  scare,  Sept.  and  Oct., 
75;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Sept.  25,  75,  to  Jan.  17,  76  ;  professor  of  military 
science  and  in  command  of  the  Infantry  Battalion  of  Cadets  at  North  Georgia 
Agricultural  College,  Dahlonega,  Ga.,  from  Jan.,  77,  to  June,  '80;  with  regiment 
at  San  Francisco  and  New  London,  Conn.,  to  May,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence  from 
April  1  to  May  1,  '82  ;  graduated  at  U.  S.  Art.  School  May,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Adams 
(Newport,  R.  I.);  with  regiment  to  Jan.  15,  '86;  on  leave  of  absence  to  April  20, 
'86  ;  -transferred  to  9th  Cav.,  with  commission  dated  June  28,  78,  Feb.  8,  '86 ;  with 
regiment  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  to  Dec.,  '87;  com.  Troop  D.  from  Oct.,  '86,  to 
Aug.,  '87  ;  present  at  the  "  Swordbearer ''  engagement  with  Crows,  Crow  Agency, 
Mont.,  in  Nov.,  '87  ;  on  duty  with  redment  Fort  Robinson,  Neb. ;  on  duty  to 
Feb.  1,  '89;  joined  troop atFortNiobrara,  Neb.. Feb. 6, '89  ;  "distinguished  marks- 
man," member  of  Department  Teams  :  California,  '81 ;  Platte,  '86  and  '87  ;  Divi- 
sion of  Atlantic, '85  ;  Army  Team, '88;  Distinguished  Marksmen's  Team, '89; 
on  duty  with  troop  Feb.,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  9th  Cav.  from  May  9 
to  Dec.  10,  '88.  Commands  held—Iu  command  of  Fort  Yuma  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '87. 

Garretty,  Prank  D.  (Captain    17th   Inf.).    Bore  in   Ireland  Feb.  4,  1828. 

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April  8,  '69;  Assd.  to  17th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;    Capt.  June  26, '82.     Brcret  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Gaston,  Joseph  A.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,77;  graduated  June  11, '81. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  11.  '81;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '86.  N 
Joined  Troop  H,  8th  Cav.,  in  Camp  on  the  Medina  in  Sept.,  '81 ;  served  at  Dun- 
can, Tex.,  U  years ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  3  months;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex. ,4 
years;  at  Fort  Davis 6  months,  and  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  since  Sept.,  '88;  made 
the  ordinary  scouts  while  in  Texas,  and  was  in  the  Geronimo  Campaign  in  New 
Mexico  and  Arizona  June, '85,  to  Oct., '86 ;  part  of  the  time  in  command  of 
Troop;  marched  with  Regiment  from  Texas  to  Dept.  of  Dakota  in  '88. 

Gatchell,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.)  Born  in  R.  I.  Appointed 
from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U.  8.  Military  Academy  July  1,'83;  graduated  June  \'l, 
'87.  Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  Aug. 
10,  '87 ;  trs.  to  4th  Art.  Nov.  12,  '87. 

Gatewood,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  !."•. 
77.  Actual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  3,  '85.  ,S'/«/// 
positions  occupied—A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  Nelson  A.  Miles  Sept.  14,  '86. 

Gayle,  Edward  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).      Born   in  Va.  Man-h     ,,  1854 
Retiring  year,  1918;  appointed  from   N.  C.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  A.-ademy 
July  1,72;  graduated  June  15,76.     Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  lid   Art.. Inn. 
76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  18,  '85.  Service — On  duty  in  South  Carolina  during  Presiden- 
tial election,  from  Oct.  5,  76,  to  Feb.  7,  77;   stationed  at  Washington   Ban 
from  Feb.  7,  77, to  July,  77;   on  duty  along  line  of  B.  and  (>.  Railroad  duriin 
riots  till  Aug.  17,  77;    at  Fort   McHenry,  Md.,  till  July  25,  '81 ;    at  U.  S.  Mil. 
Acad.  as  Acting  Asst.  Professor  of  Drawing  from  Aug.  28,  '81,  to  Aug.  28, 
and  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Inf.  Tactics  from  July  1,  '83,  to  Aug.  28,  '85;  on   dut\ 
with  regiment  at  Jackson  Barracks,  L&.,  till  Aug.  24,  '86;    on  duty  at  Artillery 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  till  Sept.  1,  '88;  graduate  of  Artillery  School,  rial's 
of  '88;    on  duty  at  the  University  of  Tennessee,  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  as  Pn>t, 
of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  since  Oct.  5,  '88. 

Geary,  Woodbridge  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Oregon.  Ap- 
pointed from  Oregon.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78  ;  gradu- 
ated June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '82 ;  I'd 
Lieut.  June  15,  '82. 

Gelray,  Joseph  W.  (Captain  U.S.A.).  Born  in  England  Feb.  28,1836. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Maas. — Civil  life.  Aetna/  rani: — Private  and  Corporal 
Co.  A  and  Sergeant  Co.  H,  2d  Mass.  Inf.,  May  28,  '61,  to  Feb.  12,  '<::; ;  I'd  Lieut. 
2d  Mass.  Vol.  Dec.  22,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  July  23,  '63;  Captain  57th  Mass.  Inf.  (  Kt. 
19, '64;  Major  4th  Mass.  H.  Art.  Dec.  7, '64 ;  Captain  45th  Inf.  July  iix  V,.;. 
Brevet  rani: — Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  March  2,  '(17,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Service — Retired  Dec. 
15,  70,  for  loss  of  right  arm  from  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty  ;  commissioned 
colonel  59th  Mass.  Vet.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  22,  '64,  but  never  had  sufficient  number 
of  men  to  muster  as  such  under  existing  orders;  commissioned  colonel  of  the 
militia  of  Massachusetts,  and  appointed  assistant  inspector-general  on  the  statf  of 
Governor  John  A.  Andrew,  of  that  State,  Sept.  4,  '65,  and  served  as  such  to  the 
end  of  his  term  as  Governor ;  present  residence,  Boston,  Mass. 

George,   Charles  P.  (Second   Lieut.  16th  Inf.).     Born   in  Concord,  N.  H.. 
March  8,  1860.     Retiring  year,  1924  ;  appointed  from  N.  H.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Naval  Academy  July  6,  76 ;  graduated  June  10,  '81;  entered  army  from  civil 
life.    Actual  rant:— Id  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83 ;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '8:: 
—Served  with  Co.  F,  16th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Stockton,  Texas,   Nov.  2,  '83,  to  May  ft, 
'85;  at  Fort  Concho,  Tex.,  to  Sept.  27,  '87;   com.  Co.  June  9,  '85,  to  Oct.    '• 
and   March   16,  '86,  to  April  8,  '87 ;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Sept.,  '87,  to  May  28, 
'88;  at   Fort   Du   Chesne,  Utah,  since  June, '88.     Staff  /tom'tinn*  occupied—  Post 
Adj.  at  Fort  Concho,  Tex.,  from  June  9,  '87,  to  Sept.  27,  '87;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort 


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Du  Chesne,  Utah,  since  June  30,  '89.  History — After  spending  two  years  at  sea 
in  the  South  Sea  Islands,  China  and  Japan,  was  honorably  discharged  from  the 
Navy  after  passing  an  Ensign's  examination  July  1,  '83,  pursuant  to  an  Act  of 
Congress  of  August  5,  '82. 

Gerhardt,  Charles  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  Mar. 
19,  1863.  Retiring  year  1927.  Appointed  from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil- 
itary Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  11,  '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  20th 
Inf.  June  12,  '87.  Service — Assigned  to  Co.  G,  20th  Inf.,  at  Camp  Poplar  River, 
Mont. ;  at  that  place  to  Oct.  17,  '89;  at  Fort  Assinniboine,  Mont.,  from  Oct.  17, 

'89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Signal  Officer  Oct.  3,  '87,  to  Oct.  17, 

'89;  Post  Topographical  Officer  Sept.  29,  '87,  to  Oct.  17,  '89;  Special  Inspector  of 
Wood  Jan.  28,  '88,  to  Jan.  31,  '89  ;  Post  Adjutant  April  30,  '88,  to  April  8,  '89;  in 
charge  of  Artillery  Target  Practice  Sept.  17,  '88,  to  Sept.  30,  '88;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  O.  O.  Jan.  31,  '89,  to  Aug.  8,  '89  ;  in  charge  of  Post  Schools  Feb.  23,  J89,  to 
Oct.  17,  '89  ;  Range  Officer  May  31,  '89,  to  Oct.  17,  '89;  A.  C.  S.  Dec.  7,  '89,  to 

— ;  Asst.  to  Signal  Officer  Jan.  12,  '90,  to  Jan.  25,  '90.  Commands  held— Com. 
Co.  G  at  Poplar  River  from  Oct.  15,  '87,  to  April  30,  '88,  and  from  Sept.  30,  '89, 
to  Dec.  7,  '89. 

Gerlach,  William  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany  Nov.  15,  1835. 
Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  H, 
4th  ArCan^Hospital  Steward  U.  S.  A.,  Feb.  26,  '56,  to  June  15,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  37th 
Inf.  May  22,  '67 ;  accepted  June  15,  '67  ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '69 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  8,  '79.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  3d  Inf.  at  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.,  since  Jan.  21,  '88. 

Getty,  George  W.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Maj.  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Georgetown,  D.  U.,  1819.  Retired.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Graduated  at  Mili- 
tary Academy,  Cla-s  of '40.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '40;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '45;  Capt.  Nov.  4,  '53;  transferred  to  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Major 
Aug.  1,  '63;  Col.  37th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  22,  '66;  transferred  to  3d 
Inf.  March  15, '69;  transferred  to  3d  Art.  Dec.  31, '70;  transferred  to  4th  Art. 
July  17,  '82;  retired  Oct.  2,  '83;  Vol.  Service,  Lieut.  Colonel  and  A.  A.  D.  C. 
Sept.  28,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '61  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Sept.  25,  '62;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '62  ; 
hon.  must,  out  Oct.  9,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Brevtt  Capt.  Aug.  20,  '47,  forgallantand 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco;  Lieut.  Col.  April 
19,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Suffolk,  Va. ;  Colonel 
May  5,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ; 
Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.;  Maj.  Gen.  March  13, '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  dur- 
ing the  war;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battles  of  Winchester  and  Fisher's  Hill,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — Endorsement 
on  General  Getty's  Petition  to  be  retired  with  the  grade  of General : 

HEADQUARTERS  OF  THE  ARMY,  WASHINGTON,  D.  C.,  January  26th,  1883. 

This  Petition  of  Colonel  George  W.  Getty,  4th  Artillery,  Brevet  Major  Genera)  U.  8.  Army,  is  hereby 
most  respectfully  forwarded  to  the  Honorable  Secretary  of  War  with  an  earnest  recommendation  that  he  will 
forward  a  copy  to  each  of  the  two  Houses  of  Congress,  with  such  favorable  recommendation  as  will  command 
the  attention  of  tlint  Body.  On  the  second  day  of  October,  1883,  General  Getty  will  be  64  years  of  age,  and, 
by  Existing  Law,  will  be  retired  on  three  four i ha  of  the  pay  proper  of  a  Colonel.  His  petition  recites  in  de- 
tail his  most  honorable  career  of  service  in  the  Army  of  the  United  States  continuously  since  the  year  1836, 
and  it  so  happens  that  I  am  able  from  memory  to  verify  nearly  every  fact  therein  set  forth.  As  we  were  class- 
mates at  West  Point,  and  have  from  time  to  time  been  associated  ever  since,  I  ask  the  privilege  not  only  to  en- 
dorse his  petition,  but  to  add  my  own,  that  this  act  of  simple  justice  may  be  done  as  an  example  to  younger 
men  who  may  thereby  be  encouraged  to  imitate  his  example.  George  Getty  as  a  boy  and  man,  through  a  long 
eventful  life,  has  been  a  Model  Gentleman  and  Soldier,  of  unexceptional  habits,  of  superior  intelligence,  and 
high  professional  acquirements.  He  has  ahva  s  been  selected  in  war  »nd  peace  for  high  and  responsible  corn- 
man  U  Mo  lent  to  a  fault,  he  has  never  pushed  himself  forward  into  undue  prominence,  but  has  done  well  all 
that  he  was  appointed  to  do,  and  has  always  been  sought  for  by  his  services,  for  posts  requiring  high  qualifica- 
tion arid  professional  excellence.  He  has  commanded  Divisions  in  Battle,  Departments  or  Districts  in  Peace, 
and  is  now  serving  on  his  Brevet  Rank  of  Major-General.  It  does  seeni  to  me  unfair  that  a  Great  Nation  liko 
the  United  States  should  compel  a  Colonel  to  do  the  work  of  a  Major-General  on  the  pay  of  a  Colonel  through 
years  of  life,  and,  when  age  brings  its  natural  infirmity,  to  turn  him  out  on  the  diminished  pay  of  his  lowest 
rank.  It  would  seem  more  just  to  meet  these  exceptional  cases  by  a  General  Law — but,  as  Congress  reserves 
to  itself  to  deal  with  these  cases,  I  most  respectfully  represent  that  the  principle  of  Common  Justice  seems  to 
demand  that  General  Getty  should,  (luring  his  few  remaining  years,  have  for  the  support  of  himself  and  of  his 
dependent  family,  the  retired  pay  of  a  Major-General  Even  this  will  fall  far  sh<  it  of  compensation  for  the  la- 
bor and  responsibility  imposed  on  him  by  Superior  Authority,  in  exacting  fnm  him  the  work  «>fa  Major-Gen- 
eral on  ihe  pay  of  a  Colone!.  (Signed)  W.  T.  SHERMAN,  General. 

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Service — In  the  State  of  Michigan,  engaged  during  the  fall  and  winter  of  '40-41, 
in  removing  the  Pottawattomie  tribe  of  Indians  from  that  State  to  their  Reserva- 
tion west  of  the  Mississippi  River,  and  on  the  northern  frontier  during  the  Canada 
border  disturbances  '41-42  ;  served  in  the  War  with  Mexico  '47^18  ;  in  the  Florida 
hostilities  against  the  Seininole  Indians  '49-50  and  '56-57  ;  on  frontier  duty  in 
Kansas  '57-58,  in  quelling  disturbances  in  that  State;  on  frontier  duty,  Platte 
Bridge,  Neb.,  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Fort  Randall,  Dak., '58-61;  served  during 
the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States  '61-66.  Staff1  positions  occupied — A.  A.  D.  C. 
Sept.  28,  '61 ;  Acting  Inspector  General  of  the  Annv  of  the  Potomac  Jan.  27  to 
March  18,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Mexican  "War,  battles  Contreras  and 
Churubusco  Aug.  19-20,  '47;  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey  Sept.  8,  '47  ;  the  storming 
of  Chapultepec  Sept.  13,  '47,  and  the  assault  and  capture  of  ihe  City  of  Mexico, 
Sept.  13-14,  '47 ;  during  the  Rebellion,  engaged  with  Confederate  Batteries  on 
the  Potomac  River  near  Budd's  Ferry,  Md.,  Nov.-Dec.,  '61 ;  Va.  Peninsular  cam- 
paign ;  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  April  5-May  4,  '62  ;  battle  of  Gainea' 
Mill,  June  27,  '62,  and  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  July  1,  '62  ;  in  the  Maryland  cam- 
paign, Army  of  the  Potomac,  Sept.-Nov.,  '62,  being  engaged  in  the  battle  of 
South  Mountain,  Sept.  14,  '62:  battle  of  Antietam,  Sept.  17,  '62,  and  the  march 
to  Falmouth,  Virginia,  Oct.-Nov.,  '62 ;  served  in  the  Kappahannock  campaign, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  Dec.,  '62-March,  '63,  being  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Fred- 
ericksburg,  Virginia,  Dec.  13,  '62;  in  the  operations  about  Suffolk,  Virginia,  on 
the  line  of  the  Nansemond  River.  In  command  of  the  3d  Division  of  the  9th 
Army  Corps  during  the  defense  of  Suffolk,  April  11-May  3,  '63  ;  in  command  of 
storming  column  in  the  assault  of  Hill's  Point  Works  and  Battery,  April  19,  '63; 
in  making  reconnoissance  and  commanding  in  engagement  on  Providence  Church 
Road,  near  Suffolk,  May  3,  '63  ;  in  the  Richmond  campaign,  being  engaged  in  the 
battle  of  the  Wilderness,  May  5-6,  '64,  whore  he  was  severely  wounded  while  in 
command  of  the  Division  ;  on  the  march  from  White  House,  Virginia,  to  James 
River,  June,  '64,  and  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  and  expedition  to  Reams'  Station 
and  Weldon  Railroad,  June  28-July  10,  '64  ;  in  the  defense  of  Washington  (My, 
July  11-12,  '64,  and  in  the  pursuit  of  the  Army  under  General  Early  to  the  Shen- 
andoah  Valley,  July  13  to  Aug.  9,  '64;  served  "in  the  Shenandoah  campaign,  Aug. 
10  to  Dec.  2,  '64,  being  engaged  in  the  action  of  Charlestown,  Aug.  21,  '04;  battle 
of  Opequan,  Sept.  19,  '64;  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Sept.  22-23,  '64;  and  battle  of 
Cedar  Creek,  Oct.  19,  '64 ;  served  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Dec.  12,  'G4,  to  April 
2, '65,  being  engaged  in  the  assaults  of  March  25  and  April  2,  '65,  upon  the 
enemy's  works;  in  the  pursuit  of  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia,  April  3  to  9, 
'65 ;  being  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  April  6,  '65,  and  was  at  the 
capitulation  of  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee,  with  that  Army,  at  Appomattox  Court- House, 
Virginia,  April  9,  '65;  was  on  the  march  to  Danville,  Virginia,  and  to  and  about 
Washington,  D.  C.,  April  10  to  June  28,  '65.  Commands  held — Of  Art.  Batt.  at 
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  May-Aug.,  '61 ;  of  the  Artillery  in  engagement  near  Budd's 
Ferry,  Md.,  Nov.-Dec.,  '61 ;  of  four  batteries  of  Field  Artillery  March-Aug.,  '62 ; 
of  3d  Div.,  9th  Army  Corps,  April  11  to  May  3,  '63  ;  of  stormiog  column  in  the  as- 
sault of  Hill's  Point  Works  and  Battery  April  19,  '63  ;  and  in  command  of  troops 
constructing  intrenched  lines  covering  Norfolk  and  Portsmouth,  Virginia,  May 
13-June  23,  '63 ;  in  command  of  expedition  from  White  House  to  South  Anna 
Bridges,  July  1-8,  '63;  in  command  of  the2d  Div.,  6th  Array  Corps,  in  Richmond 


lillerv 

from  March, '71,  to  March  1,77;  in  command  of  the  United  States  Artillery 
School  by  special  assignment  by  the  President  from  March  1,  '77,  to  Oct.  2  '83. 
Getty,  Robert  N.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).     Born  in  Fort  Hamilton  N.  Y. 


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to  June,  '81 ;  on  det.  serv.  Feb.  9  to  March  1,  '80 ;  in  charge  of  Tonkawa  Indian 
delegation  to  the  Ind.  Ter. ;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  Nov.  17,  '82 ;  at  Fort 
Garland,  Col.,  to  Dec.  1,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  to  Aug.  8,  '88  ;  attached  to 
Troop  "  F/'  6th  Cav.,  in  the  field  from  July  7  to  Oct.  31,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Keogh, 
Mont.,  since  Aug.,  '88.  Skiff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  at  Fort 
Griffin,  Texas;  A.  A  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  at  San  Antonio,  Texas;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C. 
S.,  at  Fort  Garland,  Colo.,  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  since  Aug.,  '88. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  skirmish  with  renegade  Ute  Indians,  July, 
17,  '84,  in  Southeast  Utah.  Commands  held— Com.  Post  of  Fort  Garland,  Colo., 
Sept.  8  to  Oct.  21,  '83.  History— Son  of  Gen.  G.  W.  Getty,  U.  S.  A. 

Gibbon,  David  J.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired  ;  ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pit.  Co.  K,  5th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  June  20,  '61 ; 
discharged  Oct.  13,  '62  ;  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  from  Sept.  12,  '70,  to  March  21,  72 ;  2d 
Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  March  4,  72;  accepted  March  22,  72;  1st  Lieut.  June  28, 
78;  retired  July  16,  '88,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  % 

Gibbon,  John  (Brig,  and  Bvt.  Major  General,  Com'g  Department).  Born  in 
Pa.,  April  20,  1827.  Retiring  year  1891 ;  appointed  from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,'42;  graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d 
Art.  July  1,  '47 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art,  Sept.  13,  '47  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  12,  '50;  Capt. 
Nov.  2,  '59 ;  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  Vols.  May  2,  '62  ;  Major  Gen.  U.  S.  Vols.  June  7, 
'64;  Colonel  36  h  II.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  transferred  to  7th  Inf.  March  15,  '69  ; 
Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.  July  10,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A. 
Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battlepf  Antietam,Md.;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Freder- 
icksburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritoriousservicesin 
the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va.;  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '66, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — 
Served  in  the  war  of  Mexico;  frontier  duty  '48-54;  at  Mil.  Acad.  '54-59;  in 
Utah  '60-61 ;  served  during  the  Civil  War  as  Chief  of  Art.  of  General  McDowell's 
Army  of  the  Potomac  and  engaged  in  the  N.  V.  Campaign  '62 ;  in  Nov.,  '62, 
placed  in  command  of  a  Division  ;  on  leave,  disabled  by  wound,  July  4  to  Nov. 
15,  '63;  engaged  in  Gen.  Grant's  Richmond  Campaign  ;  subsequently  Com.  24th 
Army  Corps  and  was  constantly  engaged  in  the  operations  about  Petersburg,  Va., 
against  the  Army  of  Gen.  Lee  up  to  the  surrender  of  latter  in  April,  '65  ;  one  of 
the  commissioners  to  carry  into  effect  the  stipulations  for  the  surrender  of  the 
Army  of  Northern  Virginia ;  on  frontier  duty  '68-85  ;  engaged  with  Nez  Perce  In- 
dians 77  ;  in  command  of  the  Dep.  of  Columbia  since  July  10,  ;85.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, efc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Gainsvitle,  Manassas,  South  Mountain, 
Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  storming  of  Marye's  Rights;  battles 
of  Gettysburg  (severely  wounded),  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Cold  Harbor,  etc. ; 
battle  of  Big  Hole,  Mont..  Aug.  9,  77  (severely  wounded). 

Gibson,  Augustus  A.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine.  Ap- 
pointed from  Maine.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '35;  grad- 
uated July  1,  '39.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '39;  1st  Lieut. 
June  14,  '46;  Capt,  July  9. '53;  Col.  2d  Pa.  H.  Vol.  Art.  June  25, '62;  hon.  must, 
out  July  22,  64;  Maj.  3d  U.S.  Art.  July  25,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  April  4,  '69  ;  retired 
at  his  own  request  Dec.  15,  70  ;  over  30  years'  service. 

Gibson,  Edwin  O.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  «N. 
Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—2<\  Lieut.  114th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  3,  '62  ;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  8,  '65;  2d  Lieut  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23, 
'66;  accepted  May  2,  '66;  transferred  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
28,  '66 ;  transferred  to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  Capt,  May  21,  '83  ;  retired  Feb.  16, 
'85,  loss  of  right  leg  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  10th  Inf.  Dec. 
13,  71,  to  June  1,  79. 

Gibson,  Francis  M.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Penn.,  Dec.  14,  1847. 
Retiring  year  1911  ;  appointed  from  Penn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
7th  Cav.  Get  5,  '67  ;  accepted  Oct.  28,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  11,  71 ;  Capt.  Feb.  5,  '80. 

Gibson,  Horatio  G.  (Colonel  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Md.,  May  22,  1827.  Retir- 
ing year  1891;  appointed  from  Penn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  Sw  Military  Academy 


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July  1,  '43  ;  graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '47 ; 
2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Sept.  8,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  26,  '51 ;  Capt.  May  14,  '61 ;  Lieut. 
Col.  2d  Ohio  Art.  Aug.  1,  '63  ;  Col.  Aug.  15,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  23,  '65  ; 
Major  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Feb.  5,  '67  ;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Art.  April  19,  '82;  Col.  3d  Art. 
Dec.  1,  '83.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  May  5,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Bvt.  C«>1.  March 
13, '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  May  28,  '50,  to  July  31,  '50;  Reg.  Q.  M.  3d 
Art.  Nov.  1,  '58,  to  May  14,  '61.  Service — Served  in  the  war  with  Mexico;  on 
duty  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  and  Fort  Columbus,  New  York,  '48;  frontier  duty  '49- 
52;  engaged  during  that  period  in  various  actions  with  the  Indians;  California 
and  Oregon,  Fort  Sullivan,  Me.,  Jeff.  Bks.,  Mo.,  Fort  Gibson  and  Fort  Waahita, 
I.  T.,  '52-54;  Cal.  and  Ore.  '55-61 ;  defenses  of  Washington,  '61 ;  engaged  in  the 
actions  of  the  Virginia  Peninsular  and  Maryland  campaigns  '62  ;  Rappahannock 
campaign  '62-63;  operations  in  Kentucky  and  East  Tenn.  '63-64;  in  command 
of  brigade,  23d;Corps,and  Dept.  Cumb.  '65;  on  duty  in  Mo.  and  Maine  '65-67  ; 
at  various  stations  in  the  country  from  '67  to  '90. 

Gibson,  Joseph  R.  (Major  and  Surgeon,  Bvt.  Lieut.  C>1.).  Born  in  Penna. 
Jan.  2,  1838.  Retiring  year,  1902.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual. 
rank — Asst.  Surg.  April  16,  '62;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '62;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  July  28, 
'66;  Maj.,Surg.  March  19,  77.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Lt.  C»l.  Sept.  28, 
'66,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  at  Hart's  Island,  N. -Y.  Harbor, 
where  cholera  prevailed. 

Gibson,  Robert  J.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed 
from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '80;  accepted  June 
30,  '80;  Capt..  Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '85. 

Gibson,  William  R.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Deputy  Pay  master  General).  Born  in 
South  Carolina  May  30,  '31.  Retiring  year  1895;  app.  from  Oregon — Civil  life. 


cepted  April  1,  '67;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Deputy  Paymaster  General  Dec.  8,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  valuable  services 
in  the  pay  department.  Service. — On  duty  in  Dept.  New  Mexico,  to  April  1,  '61; 
comdg.  Schuyikill  Arsenal,  Phila.,  Pa.,  from  April  1,  '61,  to  Oct.  14,  '61; 
reported  in  person  Nov.  1,  '61,  and  assigned  to  duty  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  paying 
troops  in  the  field;  April  1,  '62,  sick  report — broken  leg — injury  received  in  line 
of  duty;  sent  to  Phila.,  Pa.,  for  medical  treatment;  July  29,  '62,  reported  at 
Baltimore,  Md.,  for  light  duty ;  Sept.  8,  '62,  reported  for  duty  at  Trenton,  N.  J.; 
Oct.  18,  '62,  reported  at  Phila.  forduty — on  crutches  ;  July  3,  '63.  reported  at  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  as  Chief  Paymaster,  Pay  District  of  Virginia  and  N.  U.  ;  Mar-h  12, 
'64,  reported  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  as  Chief  Paymaster  Pay  District  of  the  Gulf; 
relieved  January  ?65;  Feb.  7,  '65,  assigned  to  duty  as  Acting  Inspector  of 


19,  '69,  reported  for  duty  as  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  the  Columbia;  July  19, 
70,  reported  for  duty  at  Omaha,  Neb.;  relieved  Dec.  6,  71 ;  Dec.  16,  71,  reported 
for  duty  as  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  Texas;  relieved  Sept.  22,  77  ;  Oct.  1,  77, 
assigned  to  duty  at  Leavenworth,  Kan. ;  Aug.  14,  '88,  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of 
Missouri;  July  10,  '85,  relieved  and  ordered  to  Texas;  July  30,  '85,  reported  for 
duty  as  Chief  Pavmaster  Dept.  of  Texas. 

Gibson,  William  W.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  B  >rn  in  Conn.  Ap- 
pointed from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  75;  graduated 
June  13,  79.  Actual  rank— >2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79;  tre.  to  3d  Art. 
July  11,  79  ;  1st  Liaut.  Ord.  Jan.  10,  '87  ;  accepted  Feb.  21,  '87. 


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Giffbrd,  John  H.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
InH.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  E,  16th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  Apr.  23,  '61;  discharged  May  23 
'62;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  74. 

Gilbert,  Charles  C.  (C  lonel  IT.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '42  ;  graduated  July  1, 
'46.  Actual  rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '46;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf. 
Sept.  27,  '46  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  10,  '50  ;  Capt.  Dec.  8. ''55  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Sept.  9, 
'62;  accepted  Sept.  15,  '62;  expired  by  Con.  lim.  Mair.h  4,  '63;  Maj.  19th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  3,  '63;  trs.  to  28th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.  7th  Inf.  'July  8.  '68; 
Col.  17th  Inf.  May  19,  '81 ;  Retired  March  1,  '86,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Apr.  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  1.  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Richmond,  Ky. ;  Col.  Oct.  8,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Va.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied.— Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  History,  Geology  and  Ethics,  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy 
from  May  16,  '50,  to  Sept.  28,  '55.  Service— -Served  in  the  war  with  Mexico  '46- 
48 ;  frontier  duty  '48-50  ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  '50-55  ;  frontier  duty  '55- 
61 ;  Southeast  Missouri  June  26  to  Aug.  20,  '61 ;  inspector-general  of  the  Dept.  of 
the  Cumberland  and  the  Army  of  the  Ohio,  and  in  the  field,  from  Sept.,  '61,  to 
Aug.,  '62  ;  in  the  Army  of  Kentucky,  and  with  the  Army  of  the  Ohio  Sep.  and 
Oct.,  '62  ;  in  10th  Div/,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Oct.,  '62,  to  Feb.,  '63;  in  garrison  at 
Franklin,  Tenn.,  and  Louisville,  Ky.,  '63;  engaged  in  organizing  Invalid  Corps 
for  Penna.,  Conn,  and  Rhode  Island  '65-66;  chief  mustering  and  disbursing 
officer  at  Philadelphia  and  Hartford  '65-66;  Arkansas,  '66;  on  frontier  duty  to 
'86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Actions  of  Dug  Springs  and  Wilson's  Creek  '61 
(severely  wounded);  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  Richmond,  Ky.,  Springfield,  Mo.,  Pitlsburg 
Landing,  Tenn.,  Perryville,  Ky.,  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  '63. 
Commands  held — Acting  Major  General  in  command  of  the  Army  of  Kentucky  ; 
in  comd.  of  3d  Provincial  Corps,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '62  ;  in  comd. 
of  10th  Div.,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Oct.,  '62,  to  Feb.,  '63 ;  in  comd.  of  2d  Batt.,  19th 
Inf.,  '66. 

Gilbreatb,  Erasmus  C.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Guernsey  Co.,  O.,  May 
13,18*0.  Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
1st  Lieut.  20th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  July  22,  '61 ;  Captain  20th  Indiana  Vol.  Inf.  Dec. 
7,  '62  ;  Major  20th  Indiana  Vol.  Inf.  July  27,  '63;  Honorably  mustered  out  Oct. 
19,  '64;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  Vols.  Jan.  23,  '65 ;  Honorably  mustered  out  July 
28,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  Transferred  to  24th 
U.  S.  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66  ;  Transferred  to  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  April  25, '69;  Captain  llth 
U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  23,  '73 ;  On  application  approved  by  Maj.  Gen.  W.  S.  Hancock, 
U.  S.  A.,  was  appointed  Lieut.  Col.  in  "  Hancock's  Corps'"  by  letter  from  Adju- 
tant General's  Office,  dated  Feb.  14,  '65.  Service — Served  in  the  1st  Brigade,  1st 
Division,  3d  Army  Corps,  from  June  8,  '62,  to  the  breaking  up  of  the  3d  Corps 
in  March,  '64,  and  from  that  time  to  Oct.  19.  '64,  in  the  1st  Brigade,  3d  Division, 
2d  Army  Corps;  Served  with  Regiment— 20th  Ind.  Vols. — at  N.  Y.  City  just 
after  the  Riots  in  July,  '63;  Com.  20th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  during  the  Battle  of  Get- 
tysburg, from  the  time  of  the  death  of  Colonel  Wheeler,  at  the  beginning  of  the 
action,  to  the  close  of  the  fighting  on  the  2d ;  Lieut.  Col.  Taylor  having  been 
wounded,  acted  as  Major  of  the  20'.h  Ind.  Vols.  from  the  4th  of  July,  1863,  when 
cominiHsioned,  though  not  formally  mustered  into  service  as  Major  until  July  27, 
1863,  at  Warrenton,  Va.;  com.  the  17th  Maine  Vol.  Inf.  by  order  of  Maj.  Gen. 
D.  B.  Birney,  U.  S.  Vols.,  from  June  17  to  about  June  30,  '64,  and  in  command 
of  that  Regiment  in  the  charge  on  the  Confederate  lines  in  front  of  Petersburg 
June  17,  '64;  and  a-rain  in  the  charge  at  the  Hare  House  June  18,  '64;  after  the 
close  of  the  Civil  War,  and  appointment  to  the  Regular  Army,  was  assigned  to 
various  complicated  duties  in  connection  with  the  Reconstruction  of  States  of 
Mississippi  and  Texas ;  in  Mississippi,  as  1st  Lieut.  15th  and  24th  Inf.;  Sub- 
Commissioner  of  Freedman's  Bureau  in  charge  of  that  district,  having  charge  of 
the  Counties  now  called  Copiah,  Simpson,  Lincoln,  Lawrence,  Amite,  Pike  and 


238  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  GIL, 

Marion,  —  18,000  freedmen  living  in  the  district  ;  had  charge  of  the  registration 
and  election  in  the  Cos.  named  in  Oct.,  1867  (see  testimony  of  Brevet  Maj.  Gen. 
A.  C.  Gillem,  U.  S.  A.,  before  the  Committee  on  the  Conduct  of  the  War,  given  in 
1868  in  relation  thereto);  in  Texas  had  charge  of  the  Reconstruction  and  Reor- 
ganization of  Montgomery  County  from  Sept.,  '68,  to  May,  '69;  on  leave  of 
absence  for  two  months  from  about  July  15,  '67,  to  Sept.,  '67;  on  General  Re- 
cruiting Service  from  Dec.  21,  72,  to  Nov.  8,  74;  promoted  Capt.  of  Co.  H,  llth 
Inf.,  Dec.  23,  73;  joined  Co.  from  General  Recruiting  Service  at  Camp  in  the 
Field  Nov.  8,  74  ;  in  com.  of  Co.  H,  lith  Inf.,  in  the  campaign  against  hostile 
Comanche  Indians  from  Nov.  8,  74,  to  Jan.  20,  75;  on  Sick  Report  on  account 
of  wound  received  at  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  13,  '62,  and  on  Sick  leave  of 
absence  from  same  cause  from  May  17,  75,  to  March  27,  76;  in  com.  of  Co.  in 
movement  on  Oct.  22,  1876,  at  Standing  Rock,  D.  T.,  the  result  of  which  move- 
ment was  the  disarming  of  the  Biackfeet  and  Yankton  Indians  at  that  Agency  ; 
selected  the  site  for  and  established  the  Depot  at  Terry's  Landing,  M.  T.,  at  the 
head  of  navigation  on  the  Yellowstone  River  ;  in  the  field  with  Co.  against 
hostile  Bannock  Indians  from  Aug.  31  to  Sep.  13,  78;  in  charge  of  the  construc- 
tion of  the  military  telegraph  line  from  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  to  the  Yellowstone 
River  —  48  miles  —  from  Dec.  3  to  16,  78;  Provost  Marshal  and  Receiving  Officer 
at  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  June  22,  79;  Inspector  of  Indian  Supplies  at  the  Crow 
Agency,  M.  T.,  from  Sept.  5,  79,  to  July  28,  '80;  while  Inspector  of  Indian  Sup- 
plies at  the  Crow  Agency,  M.  T.,  assisted  the  Agent  for  the  3300  Crow  Indians  in 
negotiating  a  treaty  by  which  they  gave  up  and  sold  2,000,000  acres  of  land  at 
the  west  end  of  their  reservation,  and  he  signed  this  treaty  in  his  official  capacity; 
Superintendent  of  Post  Schools,  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  from'March  31  t  j  Nov.  1,  '80; 
in  com.  of  Cos.  C  and  H,  llth  Inf.,  from  Feb.  4  to  March  15,  '81  ;  in  com  of 
H,  llth  Inf  ,  and  Depot  at  Terry's  Landing,  M.  T.,  from  April  8  to  Aug.  10,  '81  ; 
Inspector  of  Supplies  at  Crow  Agency,  M.  T.,  from  April  17  to  25,  '82  ;  Instructor 
of  Mi-sketry  at  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  from  March  23  to  July  1,  '82  ;  in  Com.  of 
Cos.  C  and  H,  llth  Inf.,  changing  station  from  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  to  Fort  Buford, 
D.  T.,  July  31  to  Aug.  10,  '82;  Instructor  of  Musketry  at  Fort  Buford,  D.  T, 
Aug.  10,  '83,  to  Aug.  10,  '86;  Act.  Ord.  Off.  at  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  from  April  23 
to  Aug.  10,  '86;  Com.  Cos.  C  and  H,  llth  Inf.,  while  changing  station  from  Fort 
Buford,  1).  T.,  to  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.  ;  Inspector  of  Indian  Supplies  at  Standing 
Rock  Agency,  D.  T.,  from  Oct.  12,  '86,  to  Julv  12,  '87  (7000  Indians);  in  charge 
of  the  Post  School  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  March  7  to  Oct.  5,  '89  ;  Com.  Co.  H, 
llth  Inf.,  on  a  practice  march  from  Aug.  20-27,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Griffin,  Tex.,  from  July,  '69,  to  March,  72  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  same 
Post  from  July  to  Aug.,  79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Oct.  5,  '61.  Chii-kami- 
comico,  near  Fort  Hatteras,  N.  C.  ;  March  8,  '62,  Merrimac  Fight  with  the  Con- 
gress and  Cumberland;  May  11,  '62,  Occupation  of  Norfolk,  Va.  ;  June  25, 
Orchard  or  Oak  Grove,  Va.  ;  June  26  to  July  1,  '62,  Seven  Davs*;  Aug.  23  to  25, 
'  ' 


(slightly  wounded)  ;  July  1  to  4,  '63,  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Nov.  7,  '63,  Kelly's  Ford, 
Va.  ;  Nov.  27  and  28,  '63,  Mine  Run,  Va.  (especially  Locust  Grove);  May  5  to 
7,  '64,  Wilderness  ;  May  8  to  18,  '64,  Spottsylvania  ;  June  1  to  12,  '64,  Oold 
Harbor  ;  July  15  to  Oct.  19,  '64,  Siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  including  all  the  move- 
ments and  operations  of  the  3d  Division,  2d  Army  Corps,  except  that  to  Reams' 
Station.  Commands  held  —  Com.  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  for  a  time  in  '63  ;  Com. 
Post  of  Grenada,  Miss.,  and  Co.  B,  27th  Inf.,  Nov.,  '66,  ti  May  1,  '67  ;  Com.  Co. 
B,  and  Post  of  Brookhaven,  Miss.,  May  1  to  Nov.,  '67;  Com.  Ton  Ka  \Va  Indian 
Scouts  and  Fort  Griffin,  Tex.,  from  May  2  to  Dec.  20.  72;  C  >m.  Troop  H,  4th 
Cav.,  from  April  to  June  and  from  Sept.  12  to  Oct.  25,  72  ;  Com.  Depot  at  Terry's 
Landing,  M.  T.,  from  July  25  to  Dec.  23,  77;  Com.  same  D^n.  April  8  to  Aug. 
10,  '87;  Com.  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  from  Aug.  13  to  Sept.  28,  '82,  April  15  to  Aug. 
10,  '83,  and  Feb.  29  to  March  15,  '84;  Com.  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  from  Sept  23  to 
26,  '86. 


GIL  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  239 

Gilbreth,  BeDJamin  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  Rank — Ord.  sk.  ord.  dept.  May  11.  '61;  ac- 
cepted May  24,  '61;  Capt.  ord.  sk.  July  8,  '66;  retired  June  30,  '82. 

Gile,  Geo.  W.  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
—Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  roft*—lft  Lieut.  22d  Penn.  Inf.  Apr.  23,  '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  Maj.  88th  Penn.  Inf.  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  Lt.  Col.  Sept.  1,  '62 ;  Col. 
Jan.  24,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Mar.  2,  '63;  Maj.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  May  22,  '63;  ac- 


Dec.  15,  70  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Lt.  Col.  Mar.  3,  75,  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2.  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  2d  Bull  Run,  Va.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
at  the  battle  of  South  Mountain,  Md.;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battie  of  Antietam,  Md.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  May  6, 
'65,  for  energy  and  good  conduct  in  assisting  to  repel  the  attack  on  Fort  Slocum' 
D.  C.  Service— la  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-63;  in  the  field  during  Gen. 
Pope's  campaign  and  during  the  Bull  Run  and  Antietam  campaigns  with 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac.  Battles,  skirmishes,  ^c. — Engaged  at  the  battle 
of  Cedar  Mountain,  actions  on  the  Rappahannock,  actions  of  Thoroughfare 
Gap,  battles  of  2d  Bull  Run,  Chantilly,  South  Mountain  and  Antietam;  wounded 
in  thigh  and  lamed  for  life;  assisted  to  repel  the  attack  upon  Fort  Slocum,  Dis- 
trict of  Columbia,  '64. 

Gillespie,  George  L.  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Tenn,  Oct.  7,  '41. 
Retiring  year  1905 ;  appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '58;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '63 ;  Capt.  April  22.  '64 ;  Maj.  Sept.  5,  71 ;  Lt.  Col.  Oct.  12, 
'86.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  August  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  from  Winchester  to  Appomattox  Court 
House,  Va. 

Gillette,  Cassias  E.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Dec.  19,  '59. 
Retiring  year  1923  ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '80;  graduated  June  15,  '84.  Actual  Rank— 2d  Lieut.  Corps  of  Engineers;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  10,  '87.  Service — Served  in  the  Dept.  of  the  East  from  '84  to  '90 ;  be- 
cime  distinguished  marksman  '86;  1st  prize  Dept.  East  '86,  gold  medal;  2d  prize 
Div.  Atl.  '86,  gold  medal ;  5th  prize  Army  team,  '86,  silver  medal. 

Gillis,  James  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  D.  C.  July  8,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904;  appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th 
Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '63  ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  August  10,  '64;  Maj.Q. 
M.  Jan.  22,  '81.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va.;  Brevet  Captain  May  12,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House, 
Va.  Service — With  artillery  reserve  and  2d  and  9th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
to  August,  '64;  in  the  field  in  Virginia  and  Middle  Military  Division  to  Oct.,  64; 
taken  prisoner  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.,  Oct.  19,  '64 ;  in  office  of  Gen. 
Rucker,  Chief  Quartermaster  of  Depot,  Washington,  D.  C.,  March  to  Oct.,  '65; 
Oregon  and  Idaho  Jan.,  '66,  to  Jan.,  '69  ;  Sioux  City,  la.,  to  April,  70;  at  Chicago, 
III.,  from  April,  70,  to  Nov.,  75 ;  at  Cheyenne  Depot,  W.  T.,  to  July,  '80 ;  at  Ft. 
Monroe,  Va.,  from  Sept.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  83;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  Missouri  Nov.,  '83 
to  Dec.,  '87 ;  on  duty  in  Quartermaster  General's  Office  since  Jan.,  '88. 

Gillmore,  Quincy  O'M.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Julv  1,  '69;  graduated  June 
13  73.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  73;  resigned  Nov.  12, 
74;  appointed  2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  March  19,  75  ;  accepted  April  3,  75  ;  1st  Lieut. 
June  26,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M.  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from 
Auaruat  1,  '84,  to  July  1,  '85. 

Gilnxan,  Benjamin  H.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Meredith  Village, 
N.  H.,  February  4,  '50.  Retiring  year  1914 ;  appointed  from  III.;  graduated  at 


240  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF    U.   S.   ARMY.  GIR 

Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  72.  Actual  rank— 2.1  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  14,  72  ;  1st  Lieut. 
June  13,  78.  Service— On  D.  S.  as  Acting  Signal  Officer  at  Office  Chief  Signal 
Officer  and  Fort  Mver,  Va  .  June,  78,  to  Nov.,  '81  ;  Inspector  and  Instructor  Sig- 
nal Service  Feb.,  79,  to  N  >v.,  '81;  at  Leavenworth  Military  Prison,  Executive 

Officer,  Nov.  15,  '89,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied—  R.  Q.  M.  13  rh  Inf.  Sept.  1, 

'86,  to  Nov.  15,  '89.  History— Father  was  a  2d  Lieut.  13th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  May, 
'61 ;  died  March,  '63. 

Oilman,  Jeremiah  H.  (Major  and  C.  S.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Me. 
Nov.  11,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895;  appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  Julv  1,  '52;  graduitad  July  1,  '56.  Aduil  raik— Bvt.  2d  Lt.  10th  Inf. 
July  1,  '56;  2d  Lieut.  O  ;fc.  31,  '56;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  19th  Inf.  May 
14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  Feb.  9,  '63  ;  accepted  March  19, 
'63  ;  Maj.  Cora.  Sub.  Nov.  9,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  April  7,  '62,  for  gallant 
and  meritoriou-j  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Dec.  31,  '62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn. 

"Gilnaore,  Alexander  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Post  Chap.  July  2,  70  ;  accepted 
August  16,  70;  retired  May  17,  79,  at  his  own  request,  over  sixty-two  years  of  age. 

Gilmore,  John  C.  (Captain  24th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Canada, 
April  18, 1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  App.  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank-— 
Capt.  16th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  15,  '61 ;  Major,  Feb.  11,  '63  ;  Lieut.-Col.  193d  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  March  28,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  March  11,  '63;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  13,  '66;  transferred  to  30th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Capt.  38th 
Inf.,  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  March  29,  '67  ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.,  Nov.  11,  '69. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Col.  Vols.  Nov.  14,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  ;  Bvt. 
Major  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service*  in  the  battle  of 
Antietam,  Md.  ;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  March  2.  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley  ;  at  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col.,  to  Feb.  9,  '67  ;  at 
Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  and  Fort  Barker,  Kan.,  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Quifman,  Texas, 
to  March,  71 ;  on  Reg.  R.  S.  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Richmon.l,  Va.,  to  May, 
72;  on  leave  of  absence  to  July,  72;  on  expedition  against  Indians  under  Gen. 
Mackenzie,  to  Oct.,  72;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  April,  78;  at  Fort  Mclntosh, 
Texas,  from  April,  78,  to  April,  '80  ;  en  route  to  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  from  April  to 
June,  '80  ;  on  expedition  against  Victorio's  band  of  Apache  Indians  under  Gen. 
Grierson,  from  June  to  Oct.,  '80;  on  Gen.  R.  S.  from  Oct.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '81;  at 
Fort  Elliott,  Texas,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  July,  '83  ;  in  charge  of  the  Dep.  of  Mo. 
Rifle  content  and  captain  of  Team  in  Sept.  and  Oct., '83,  at  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.;  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Feb.,  '84,  to  Jan.,  '88;  on  Tactical  B  >urd 
since  Feb.  10,  '88;  marksman  and  sharpshooter  in  the  Army.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied— Adj.  30th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Dec.  10,  '66,  to  Feb.  9,  '67.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Engaged  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run  ;  action  of  Pohick  Church  and  Wi-st 
Point;  battles  of  Mechanicsvilie,  Gaines'  Mill  (wounded  in  two  places),  Golding 
Farm,  Charles  City  Cross  Roads,  Glendale,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Va.; 
Crampton  Pass,  Antietam,  Md.;  first  and  second  Fredericksburg,  Marye's  Heights 
and  Salem's  Heights,  Va.  Cjmmands  held—Com.  Fort  McRea,  N.  M.,  '67  to  < 
'69;  Com.  Fort  Elliott,  Texas,  from  Nov.,  '81,  ti  April,  82.  History— Graduate 
Universitv  Law  School,  Albany,  N.  Y.  Profession,  lawyer. 

Girard,  Alfred  C.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Switzerland,  July  31,  '41. 
Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  lifr.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
May  14, '67;  accepted  M.iy  30,  '67;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  70;  Mnjor 
and  Surgeon  N  >v.  17,  '87.  Service— With  6th  Inf.,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  Ind. 
Ter.,  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  Dsc.,  '67  ;  Aiken.  S.  C.,  with  5th  Cav.  to 
March, '68;  Fort  Pike,  La.,  with  39th  Inf.  to  Jan.,  '69;  Baton  Rouge,  Li.,  with 
20th  and  19th  Inf.  to  July,  70 ;  Fort  McKavett.Tex.,  with  9th  Cav.,  24th  and  25th 
Inf.,  to  Nov.,  70  ;  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  with  24th,  25th  Inf.  and  9th  Cav.  to  Aug., 
71 ;  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  with  10th  Inf.  and  4th  Cav.  to  Sept.,  72 ;  Ringgold  Bks., 
Texas,  with  10th  Inf.  and  9th  Cav.  to  Nov.,  72;  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  wiih  1st  Art. 
to  Sept.,  73;  Yorkville,  S.  C.,  with  18th  Inf.  to  May,  74;  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 


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emy,  West  Point,  to  Oct.,  76  ;  Fort  Randall,  W.  T.,  with  1st  Inf.  to  June,  78; 
Fort  Kfogh.  M.  T.,  with  5th  Inf.  and  2d  Cav.  to  June,  '84;  on  leave  abroad,  dele- 
pate  to  the  International  Congress  at  Copenhagen  and  the  Hague  ;  returned  Dec., 
'84;  on  duty  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  with  23d  Inf.  to  July,  '85  ;  at  Boise  Barrack*, 
with  2d  Cav.  and  4th  Inf.  to  Dec..  '89;  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  with  llth  Inf. 
to  . 

Girard,  Joseph  B.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  France,  Dec.  26, 1846.  Re- 
tiring year  1910.  Appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surer. 
U.  S.  A.  May  14.  '67  ;  accepted  June  10,  '67  ;  Captain  Asst.  Surgeon  May  14,  70 ; 
Major  Surgeon  March  22,  '88.  Service — Served  in  Dep.  of  Platte  from  May,  '67, 
to  June,  71,  inclusive,  as  follows:  At  Fort  Morgan,  Col..  May,  '67,  to  May,  '68  ; 
at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  May,  '68,  to  April,  '69 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  W.  T., 
April  to  July,  '69;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  W.  T.,  July  to  Oct.,  '69;  at  Fort  Fetter- 
man,  W.  T..  Oct.,  '69,  to  Jan.,  70  ;  at  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb.,  Feb.  to  April,  70  ; 
at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  W.  T.,  April,  70,  to  June,  71 ;  on  leave  of  absence  M  Jan., 
72;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  Feb.  and  M«rch,  72;  in  Dep.  of  Ariz,  from  April, 
72,  to  May,  76.  inclusive,  as" follows:  At  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  and  in  the  field 
with  Gen.  Crook  against  Apache  Indians,  from  May,  72,  to  May,  73 ;  at  Fort 
Apache,  A.  T.,  June,  73,  to  May,  74 ;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  May,  74,  to  May, 
76;  in  Dep.  of  the  East  from  Aug.,  76,  to  April,  79;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  dur- 
ing the  entire  period ;  in  Dep.  of  Texas  from  April,  79,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  at  Fort 
Davis,  Texas,  during  the  entire  period  ;  in  Dep.  of  Arizona  from  Feb.,  '81 ;  at 
Fort  Grant,  A.  T  .  March,  '81,  to  July,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  from  July,  '82, 
to  June,  '84;  in  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  from  July,  '84,  to  Aucr.,  '87  ;  at  Pittsburgh 
Bks.,  N.  Y.,  July,  '84,  to  Jan.,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  Jan.,  '85,  to  Aug., 
'87  ;  in  Dep.  of  Arizona,  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  since  Sep.,  '87. 

Glass,  John  N.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Term.  Appointed  from 
Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  14,  78. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  C.iv.,  June  14,  78;  2d  Lieut.  June  25, 
78 :  trans,  to  6th  C*v.  Aug.  9,  '68  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '85. 

Glasaford,  "William  A.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Indiana, 
April  11,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  Rank — 
Priv.  andSergt.  Signal  Corps  Nov.  20,  74,  to  Nov.  13,  79  ;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corps 
Nov.  1,  74;  accepted  Nov.  14,  74.  Service. — Stationed  at  office  of  the  Chief  Sig- 
nal Officer  Nov.  20,  74.  to  Sept.  6,  77;  at  Fort  Myer  under  instruction  to  Nov. 
6,77;  at  New  Haven,  Conn.,  till  Nov.  25,  79;  Fort  Myer  under  instruction  till 
May  24,  '80;  inspecting  in  Penna.,  Ohio,  Mich.,  111.,  Mo.,  Minn.,  Dak.,  Iowa, 
Idaho,  Oregon,  Wash.  Ty.,  Gal.,  Ariz.,  Texas  and  New  Mexico  till  Jan.  1,  '81  ;  at 
Santa  Fe  as  Officer  in  charge  of  Military  Telegraph  Lines  till  July  20;  inspecting 
in  New  Mexico,  Ariz.,  Texas,  Ind.  Ty.,  Kan.  and  Col.  till  Jan.  18,  '82  ;  at  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  as  Signal  Officer  Dept.  Mo.  and  in  charge  of  telegraph  lines  in  the 
Dept.  till  Dec.  4,  '83;  while  at  Leavenworth  made  inspections  several  times  in 
New  Mexico,  Col.,  Texas,  Ind.  Ty.,  Wyo.  and  Kan.;  built  observatory  and  tele- 
graph lines  at  Pike's  Peak  ;  was  Instructor  in  Signaling  at  the  School  of  Applica- 
tion ;  at  Washington  under  instruction  for  forecasting  from  Dec.  10,  "83,  till  made 
an  Asst.  to  the  Chief  Signal  Officer,  July  21,  '84,  then  preparing  indications  and 
performing  other  work  till  Jan.  2,  '85;  then  investigating  washouts  in  N.  Mex. 
and  inspecting  in  N.  Mey.,  Texas,  La.,  Ind.  Ty.,  Ark.,  Kan.  and  Mo.  till  May  18, 
'85  ;  at  indications  and  other  work  till  Dec.  12;  at  San  Francisco.  Gal.,  as  Officer 
inChanre  Pacific  Coast  Div.  till  Jan.,  '87;  inspecting  in  Cal.  and  Ariz,  till  March, 
'87  ;  at  Prescott,  Ariz.,  till  O^t.  9,  '89,  as  O'ficer  in  Charge  Telegraph  Lines  ;  dur- 
ing this  period  inspected  at  various  times  stations  in  Ariz.,  N.  Mex.,  Cal.  and  Col.; 
made  reconnoissance  and  established  points  for  signal  and  heliograph  stations  on 
mountains  connecting  military  posts  in  Ariz.;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Oct. 
19.  '89,  to . 

Glenn,  Edwin  P.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.)  Born  in  North  Carolina.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73  ;  graduated 
June  15,  77.  Actual  £ank—2<l  Lieut.  2oth  Inf.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  4, 
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Glenn,  George  E.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Ohio,  March  30,  1838. 
Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Add.  Pm. 
Vol.  Nov.  24,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  25,  '62;  vacated  Dec.  4,  '67;  Maj.  and  Pm.  U. 
S.  A.  Jan  17,  '67  ;  accepted  Dec.  4,  '67. 

Glennan,  James  D.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surgeon  Oct.  29,  '88 ;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  31. '88. 

Godfrey,  Edward  S.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Oct.  9, 1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1, '63;  graduated  June  17, '67.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  D,  21st  Ohio  Inf.,  April 
26,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  12,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  1,  '68  ;  Captain  Dec.  9,  '76.  Service— At  Cleveland,  Ohio,  to  May  12,  '61 ; 
Gallipolis,  Ohio,  to  July,  '61 ;  with  Brig.  Gen.  J.  D.  Cox's  Div.  in  operations  in 
Kanawha  Valley  to  Aug.,  '61  ;  at  West  PointMilitary  Academy  (cadet)  from  '63 
to  '67;"on  graduation  leave  of  absence  to  Sept.  30, '67;  Fort  Harker,  Kan.,  to  Oct. 
8,  '67;  Medicine  Lodge  Creek,  Kan.,  and  other  points  on  the  Indian  frontier  from 
'67  to  '90  ;  at  present  on  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. 

Godfrey,  George  J.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Godwin,  Edward  A.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Virginia,  May  18, 1850. 
Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  W.  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy Oct.  17,  '65  ;  graduated  June  15,  '70.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  A,  1st  W.  Va. 
Vol.  Cav.,  Feb.  13,  '65:  discharged  July  8,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15, 
'70 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  3,  76  ;  Captain  July  5,  '86.  Staff  position*  occupied— R.  Q.  M. 
8th  Cav.  from  May  23,  '83,  to  July  5,  '86. 

Goe,  James  B.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  Ohio. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  7,  71;  graduated  June  16,  75. 
Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  16,  '84. 

Goethals,  George  "W.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Brooklyn,  X. 
Y.,  June  29,  1858.  Retiring  year  1922;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.S. 
Military  Academy  June  14,  76;  graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank—lA  Lieut. 
Corps  of  Engineers  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '82.  Service — On  duty  as 
Instructor  of  Practical  Astronomy  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July 
Aug.  28,  '80  ;  at  the  Engineer  School  of  Application,  Willet's  Point,  N.  V."  Har- 
bor, Nov.  30,  '80,  to  Nov.  6,  '82;  on  duty  as  Engineer  Officer  Dept.  of  Columbia, 
with  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles  commanding,  IromNov.  21,  '82,  to  Aug.,  '84;  under  imme- 
diate orders  of  Lt.-Col.  W.  E.  Merrill,  Corps  of  Engineers,  witn  station  at  Cincin- 
nati, O.  (River  and  Harbor  Improvements),  Aug.,  '84,  to  Aug.  21,  '85;  on  du 
the  Military  Academy  a*  Instructor  of  Civil  and  Military  Engineering  Aug.  28, 
'85,  to  Au».  28,  '88,  and  as  Assistant  Professor  of  Civil  and  Military  Engineering 
Aug.  28,  '88,  to  Aug.  28.  '89.  On  Ri\ner  and  Harbor  duty  as  follows:  Under  im- 
mediate orders  of  Major  D.  W.  Lock  wood,  Corps  of  Engineer-*,  from  Sept.  1  to 
Sept.  18,  '89 ;  under  immediate  orders  of  Lt.-C->l.  W.  E.  Merrill,  Corps  of  Engineers 
from  Sept.  18  to  Oct.  22,  '89  (under  both  of  the  above,  stationed  at  Cincinnati, 
O.) ;  under  immediate  orders  of  Lt.-Col.  J.  W.  Barlow,  Corps  of  Engineers,  since 
Oct.  22,  '89,  at  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Goldman,  Henry  J.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Germany.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  C  idet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73;  graduated  June 
15,  77.  Ac'ualrank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  8. CAT.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  24,  '86. 

Goodale,  Greenleaf  A.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Orrington,Me..  July  4, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  Me. — Civil  life.  Actualrank — Private, 
Corp.  and  Sergeant  Co.  E,  6th  Me.  Inf.,  March  7,  61,  to  Jan.  2,  '64;  1st  Lieut. 
77th  U.  S.  Cjlorel  [nf.  Jan.  2,  '64;  Captain  May  24,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  July 
28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  24,  '68 ;  Ciptain  June  2),  78.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  M-tjor 
U.  S.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  f>r  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War; 
Brevet  Cintam  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Get- 
tvsl)urg,  Pa.  Service — Served  with  Army  of  the  Potomac;  Coil.  Co.  at  F«>rt  St. 
Philip,  Pass  Manchse,  Chalinette  and  Camp  Parapel,  Li.,  and  Ship  Island. 


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Com.  Co.  Feb.,  '67,  to  Oct.  74,  and  Oct.,  76,  to  '93  in  California,  Oregon,  Wash. 
Ter.,  Arizona,  Nebraska,  Wyoming,  Kansas,  Indian  Ter.,  New  Mexico  and  Fort 
Mackinac,  Mich.;  on  recruiting  service  in  N.  Y.  City  from  74  to  76.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — In  Siege  of  Yorktown,  Hancock's  Brig,  at  Lee's  Mills,  Williams- 
burg;  Hancock's  charge  (believed  to  be)  first  bayonet  of  the  War ;  Gelding's 
Farm,  Savage  Station,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Second  Bull  Run,  Marye's  Heights,  only 
successful  assault  ever  made  at  Fredericksburg  Heights,  Salem  Heights  and  Get- 
tvsburg.  Commands  held — Com.  Fort  Stephens  at  Pass  Manchae,  La.,  one  of  the 
defenses  of  New  Orleans  '64-65  ;  com.  Fort  Klamath,  Ga.,  June,  '69,  to  June,  71; 
Com.  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  and  Superintendent  Mackinac  National  Park  from 
March  4,  '86,  to  '90.  History — Great-grandson  of  Lieut.  Ebenezer  Buck,  of  2d 
Co.  of  Col.  Jonathan  Buck's  5th  Keg.  of  Militia,  Lincoln  Co.,  Mass.,  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War. 

Goode,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  June  12,  '80  (out  of  service  June  26,  77 ;  reinstated  Aug. 
28,  77). 

Goodin,  James  A.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Ky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S*.  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Goodloe,  Archibald  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '6l ;  graduated  June 
23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  23,*'65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65  ; 
transferred  to  22d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Capt.  July  1,  72 ;  retired  April  24,  '83.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  batt.,  13th  Inf.,  May  8,  '66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  Reg. 
Q.  M.  22d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '67,  to  Jan.  31,  '68 ;  Adjt.  22d  Inf.  Jan.  31,  '68,  to  March  1, 
'69;  Reg.  Q.  M.  22d  Inf.  July  30,  '69,  to  July'l,  72. 

Goodwin,  William  P.  (First  Lieut.  i4th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  15,  76  ;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  21,  76;  1st  Lieut.  April  8,  '89. 

Gordon,  Charles  G.  (Captain  U.  S.  A ).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed  from 
Cal.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Corp'l  and  Pv't  Co.  B,  2d  Cal.  Cav.,  Sept,  14,  '61,  to 
April  25,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Sept.  26.  '67;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  21,  70;  Capt.  Aug.  30,  '81;  retired  Oct.  5,  '87,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  6th  Cav.  April  4,  74,  to  Sept.  3,  78. 

Gordon,  David  S.  (Lieut.  Col.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  May  23,  1831.  Re- 
tiring year  1895.  Appointed  from  Kan. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d 
U.  S.  Dragoons  April  26.  '61 ;  accepted  April  27,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  (2d  Cav.)  June 
1,  '61 ;  Capt.  2d  Cav.  April  25,  '63;  Major  June  25,  77;  Lieut. -Col.  Nov.  20,  '89. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Gettysburg  campaign.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  V-»ls.  from  June,  '61, 
to  July  21,  '61 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  to  Gen.  Schenk  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  '63.  Service— In 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61  to  '65;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  engaged 
at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run  ;  taken  prisoner  by  rebels,  and  confined  in  Libby 
Prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  Castle  Pinckney,  Charleston^  and  Columbia  jails,  S.  C., 
and  Salisbury,  N.  C. ;  exchanged  Aug.,  '62  ;  inspector  of  Parole  Camp,  Annapolis, 
Md.;  in  the*  Shenandoah  Valley  Aug.  to  Oct., '64;  recruiting  duty,  Cincinnati, 
O.,  Nov.,  '64,  to  Jan..  '65;  Point  of  Rocks,  Md.,  March  to  Nov.,  '65;  en  route  to 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  and  Fort  Lvon,  C.  T.,  to  Dec.,  '65;  at  Fort  Lyon, 
C.  T.,  to  Oct.,  '66;  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Laramie,  D.  T.,  to  Jan.,  '67  ;  en  route 
to  the  relief  of  Fort  Kearney,  D.  T.,  and  at  that  Post  to  July,  '68  ;  engaged  in 
actions  with  hostile  Indians,  and  escorting  mail  and  government  trains;  en  route 
to  Forts  Fetterman  and  Russell,  D.  T. ;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  D.  T.,  Aug.,  '68, 
and  at  various  other  Posts  on  frontier  duty  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— Action  at  Fairfax  C.  H.,  Va.,  '61;  battle  of  first  Bull  Run  (taken  prisoner); 
Gettysburg,  Pa., '63;  actions  at  Manassas  Gap,  Rappahannook  Station,  Culpep- 
per  C.  H.,  Barnett's  Ford,  Furnaces,  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern;  raid  to  Haxall  s 
Landing  and  Chatfeld's  Station  ;  actions  of  Yellow  Tavern,  Deep  Bottom,  Old 
Church;  battle  of  Cold  Harbor;  action  of  Hawes''Shop,  raid  to  Charlottes ville 


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and  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  '64.  Commands  held — Com'g  2d  Cav.  in  the 
Shenandoah  Valley  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '64;  com'g  2d  Cav.  at  Point  of  Rocks,  Md., 
March  to  Nov.,  '65. 

Gordon,  "Walter  H.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  La.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  Rank— 3d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86.  Service— At  Sackett'a 
Harbor,  N.  Y.,  from  '86  to  '87  ;  accompanied  regiment  to  the  plains,  and  station- 
ed at  Fort  Yates.  N.  D.,  from  '87  to  present  time. 

Gordon,  William  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Leesburg,  Pa., 
May  7,  '53.  Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  U. 

5.  Military  Academy  Julv   1,  73  ;  graduated  June   15,  '77.     Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  4th  "Art.  June  15,  77;  1st  Lieut,  of  Ordnance  Nov.  4,  '81 ;  accepted  Nov. 

6,  '81.     Service — Instr.  Arty.  Tactics  Mil.  Acad.  July-Aug.,  77;  on  dutv  at  Fort 
Townsend,  W.  T.f  Dec.,  77-June,  78;  Bannock  campaign  June,  78-Sept.  78; 
Fort  Point,  Cal.,  Sept.,  78-May,  '80;  Member  of  Div.  Pac.  Rifle  Team  at  Creed- 
moor,  L.  L,  '89;  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,   May,  '80-Nov.,  '81 ;  trans- 
ferred to  Ord.  Dept.  Nov., '81;  Frankford  Arsenal  Nov.,  '81-Nov.,  '82;  Water- 
vliet  Arsenal  Nov.,  '82-Aug.,  '84;  Military  Academy  Instr.  and  Asst.  Prof.  Dept. 
Phil.,  Aug.,  '84-Aug,  '88;  Watervliet  Arsenal  Oct.,  '88;    Member  Army  Gun 
Factory  Board  O«-t.,  '88. 

Gorgas,  William  C.  (Capt.and  Asst.Surg.).  Born  in  Ala.,  Oct.,  '54.  Retiring 
year  1918.  Appointed  from  Ala. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June  16, 
'80;  accepted  June  28,  '80;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '85. 

Gould,  William  P.  (Major  and  Paymaster^.  Born  in  R.  I.  May  26,  '30; 
Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  R.  I. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Add.  I'm. 
June  1,  '61 ;  ace.  June  17,  '61  ;  must,  out  July  1,  '67 ;  Maj.  Pm.  Oct.  18,  '67  ;  ace. 
Oct.  21,  '67 ;  negatived  by  the  Senate  July  25,  '68,  and  revoked  Aug.  1,  '63  ;  paid 
to  Oct.  30,  '68;  re-apptd.  March  8, '69,  to  rank  from  Oct.  18,  '67;  ace.  .March 
22,  '69.  Brevet  rank—  Lieut.-Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  merito- 
rious services  during  the  war. 

Graham,  Lawrence  P.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va. 
Jan.  8,  '15.  Retired.  App.  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rant—2d  Lieut. 
2d  Dragoons  Oct.  13,  '37;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '39;  Captain  Aug.  31,  '43;  Major 
2d  Dragoons  June  14/58;  Brigadier  Gen.  Vols.  Aug.  31, '61;  Lieut.-Col.,  5th 
U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '61 ;  Colonel  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  May  9,  '64.  Brevet  Itank—  Brevet 
Major  U.  S.  Army  May  9,  '46,  for  gallantry  and  good  conduct  at  the  battles  of  Palo 
Alto  and  Resaca  de  la  Palma;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  Army  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service— In  Florida  to 
June,  '42,  against  the  Seminole  Indians;  at  Fort  Jesup,  La.,  to  '45;  Captain  iM 
Dragoons  Aug.  31,  '43;  en  route  to  and  at  Corpus  Christi  to  '46;  in  the  war  with 
Mexico;  commanding  two  squadrons  en  route  from  Monterey,  Mexico,  to  Los 
Angeles,  Cal.,  June  to  Nov.,  '48;  in  California  to  June,  '49;  en  route  with  a  de- 
tachment of  recruits  from  Carlisle,  Pa.,  to  Santa  F6,  N.  M.,  April  to  July,  '50; 
in  New  Mexico  to  August,  '52 ;  engaged  in  the  Navajo  Indian  expedition  '52 ; 
on  cavalry  recruiting  duty  N.  Y.  City  October,  '52,  to  October,  '54;  at  Forts 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Laramie,  D.  T.,  Randall,  D.  T.,  and  in  the  n>ld  in  Kansas  ; 
engaged  in  expeditions  on  the  plains  and  in  the  expedition  to  Utah  ;  superin- 
tendent cavalry  recruiting  service  and  commanding  depot,  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa., 
to  Sept.,  '61 ;  organizing  and  commanding  cavalry  brigade  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
and  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  April,  '62;  president  of  a  General  Court- 
Martial,  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  president  of  a  board  for  examination  of  invalid  officers 
and  non-commissioned  officers  for  promotion,  Annapolis,  Md.,  to  fall  of '66; 
member  of  board  of  examination  of  applicants  for  commissions  in  the  cavalry, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Dec.,  '67;  Inspector  General  5th  Military  District,  New 
Orleans,  La.,  Jan.  to  June, '68;  president  of  a  retiring  board,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
Julv  to  Dec.,  '68;  commanded  regiment  in  Texas  to  Dec.  15,  70,  when  he  was  re- 
tired at  his  own  request,  for  over  thirty  years'  service.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Battle  of  Locohatchee,  Flu.,  '42 ;  battles  of  Palo  Alto  and  Resaca  de  la  Palma, 
Texas,  and  Monterey,  Mexico,  '46. 


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Graham,  William  M.  (Lieut.-Col.  1st  Art.  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General). 
Born  in  D.  C.,  Sept.  28,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898  ;  appointed  from  D.  C  —  Civil 
life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  7,  '55;  accepted  June  13,  '55; 
1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '61  ;  Capt.  Oct.  26,  '61  ;  Col.  2d  D.  C.  Vol.  Inf.  April  7,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  Sep.  12,  '65;  Maj.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  July  18,  '79;  Lieut.-Col.  1st  Art. 
Aug.  10,  '87.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  Peninsular  campaign  in  Va. ;  Lieut.-Col.  Sept.  17, '62,  lor 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Col.  July  3,  '63, 
lor  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Brig.  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Middle  Military  Division  March  15,  '65. 
Service — In  the  Everglades  of  Florida,  July,  '55,  to  Nov.,  '56 ;  on  the  frontiers  of 
Texas,  Dec., '56,  to  April, '61,  commanding  company  and  engaged  in  the  attack  on 
and  pursuit  of  the  Mexican  bandit,  Cortmas,  Dec.,  '59,  to  Feb.,  '60 ;  engaged  in 
the  operations  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Dec.,  '61,  to  April,  '64;  command- 
ing 2d  Brigade  Horse  Artillery,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Aug.,  '63,  to  April,  '64; 
mustering  and  disbursing  duty,  Concord,  N.  H.,  July,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65;  Assistant 
In.-pector  General,  Middle  Military  Divi.-ion,  March,  '65. 

Granger,  R.  S.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Major  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Re- 
tired.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '33; 
graduated  July  1,38.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July  1,  '38;  1st  Lieut. 
March  14,  '39;  Capt.  Sept.  8,  '47;  Maj.  5th  Inf.  Sept.  9,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Oct.  20, 
'62;  accepted  Nov.  8, '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  24, '65 ;  Lt.-Col.  llth  Inf.  June 
12,  '65 ;  transferred  to  16th  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Col.  21st  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '71;  retired 
at  his  own  request  Dec.  10,  '73,  over  thirty  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt. 
Col.  Oct.  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Lawrence- 
burg,  Ky.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  defense  of  Decatur,  Ala. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  war  with  Mexico  from  March, 
'47,  to  July, '48;  on  frontier  of  Texas  scouting  after  Indians,  or  in  garrison,  to 
April,  '61 ;  prisoner  of  war,  April  27  to  Aug.,  '62;  captured  with  Maj.  Sibley's 
command;  Brig.  Gen.  Ky.  Vols.,  Sept.  1, '62;  in  command  of  Union  forces  in 
action  at  Lawrenceburg,  Ky.,  Oct.  20,  '62;  in  command  of  Dist.  of  N.  Ala.,  June 
1,  '64,  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  engaged  in  the  capture  of  Roddy's  Camp,  at  Courtland,  Ala.; 
expulsion  of  Wheeler's  and  Forrest's  forces  from  Southern  Tenn.,  participating 
in  several  engagements  with  their  commands;  defense  of  Decatur,  Ala.,  against 
Hood's  army  from  Oct.  26  to  29,  and  sorties  against  rebel  works,  '64;  in  Dep.  of 
South,  '69  to  '73. 

Graves,  'William  S.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.'S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Gray,  Alonz  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from  Iowa. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Oct.  19,  '87. 

Gray,  William  W.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  June  6,  '78;  accepted  June 
20,  78  ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  June  6,  '83. 

Grealish,  Micbiel  J.  (Captain  and  Ordnance  Storekeeper).  Born  in  Ireland. 
Appointed  from  Kan. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Ord.  Sk.  June  4, '66  ;  accepted 
July  20,  '66  ;  Capt.  Ord.  Sk.  July  28,  '66.  Service— In  charge  of  Hilton  Depot, 
8.  C.,  to  '67;  in  charge  of  Pikesville  Arsenal,  Md.,  '67  to  '76;  at  Augusta  Ar- 
senal, '76  to  '83;  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  '90. 

Greble,  Edwin  Pt.  J.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '77 ;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank—2<\  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  2,  '87.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied— A.  D.  C.  from  Dec-.  15.  '85,  to  Oct.  5,  '89.  Service— With  battery 
from  '81  to  '83;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application,  '83  to  '85,  when  he 
graduated;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  since  Oct.  5,  '89. 

Greely,  Adolphus  W.  (Brigadier  General  and  Chief  Signal  Officer).    Bora 


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in  Mass.  Appointed  from  La. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt,  Corpl.  and  1st 
Sgt.  Co.  B,  19th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  July  26,  '61,  to  March  18,  '63;  2d  Lieut. 
8l8t  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  March  18,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  April  26,  '64;  Capt  81st  U.  S. 
Colored  Inf.  April  4,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  March  22,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  36th  U.  S. 
Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  20,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69 ;  as«d.  to  4th 
Cav.  July  14,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  May  27,  '73;  Capt,  June  11,  '86;  Brig.  Gen.,  Chief 
Sig.  Offi."  March  3,  '87 ;  accepted  March  8,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  Vols. 
March  13, '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Acting  Chief  Signal  Officer  Dep.  Platte  from  Sep.  10,  '69,  to  Feb. 
28,  71.  Service— In  the  War  or  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  '62;  in  the  Army  of  the  West,  '63;  recruiting  duty,  '65-6  ;  on  Iron- 
tier  duty  in  the  West  to  '69;  on  staff  duty  at  Omaha  to  71 ;  was  assigned  to  duty 
in  the  office  of  the  Chief  Signal  Officer  of  the  Array,  where  he  served  until  June, 
'81,  and  was  employed  as  a  Station  Inspector,  as  superintendent  of  the  con*truc- 
tion  of  military  telegraph  lines  in  Texas,  and  as  a  general  assistant  in  the  Wash- 
ington office.  He  was  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Arctic  expedition  of '80, 
but  the  order  was  subsequently  revoked,  because  of  an  unfavorable  report  made 
by  a  board  of  naval  officer*  upon  the  vessel  which  had  been  selected  for  the  serv- 
ice. The  Lady  Franklin  Bay  expedition  was  then  organized  during  the  spring 
and  summer  of  '81,  and  in  July  he  sailed  from  St.  John's,  N.  F..  in  command, 
with  the  intention  of  remaining  absent  for  two  years.  The  object  of  the  expe- 
dition was  to  establish  a  supply  and  meteorological  station  at  Lady  Franklin  Bay 
and  make  explorations  northward  from  that  place.  Lieutenant  Greely  wan  for 
six  years  a  student  of  Arctic  explorations,  and  his  experiences  of  twelve  years  in 
the  signal  service  in  the  army,  particularly  in  compiling  observations  and  fore- 
casting the  daily  weather  reports,  were  such  as  to  quality  him  for  the  scientific 
part  of  the  work;  the  results  of  his  researches  have  added  valuable  information  to 
the  subject  of  Arctic  explorations,  although  his  expedition  met  with  the  misfor- 
tune of  being  shipwrecked,  and  the  entire  party  reduced  to  a  state  of  starvation 
before  the  remnnnU  of  it  were  discovered  by  a  naval  expedition  sent  to  their  re- 
lief. Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  action  of  West 
Point,  battles  of  Fair  Oak*,  Peach  Orchard,  Sivage  Station,  White-Oak  Swamp 
(wounded),  Malvern  Hill,  Va,,  Antietam,  Md.  (wounded),  and  Fredericksburg, 
Va.,  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La. 

Green,  James  O.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.)  Born  in  Wis. ;  appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rnnk— 2-i  Lieut  25th  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Green,  John  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany  Nov.  20,  1825.  Re- 
tired; appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rani' — Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  B,  Sergt. 
Major,  M.  Rif.,  from  July  1,  '46,  to  Aug.  27,  '48;  Pvt.  and  Sergt  Co.  B,  M.  Rif., 
from  Sept.  18, '52,  to  July  5, '55;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Drag.  June  18,  '55;  accepted 
June  5,  '55;  1st  Lieut  March  3,  '61 ;  Capt.  2d  Cav.  Aug.  13,  '61 ;  Major  1st  Cav. 
June  9,  '68;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Cav.  July  3,  85;  retired  Nov.  20,  '89,  by  operation  of 
law.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  Gettysburg  campaign ;  Lieut  Cjl.  April  15,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — On  staff  of  Maj.  Gen.  Pleasanton 
Mav  to  Oct.,  '63;  special  Inspector  of  Cav.,  Dept.  of  the  Ohio,  July,  '64:  on  staff 
of  (jren.  Wilson,  '64;  special  Inspector  of  Cav.,  Div.  of  the  Mississippi,  '64.  Ser- 
vice—At Jefferson  B'ks,  Mo.,  to  Dec.,  *46;  in  the  Mexican  War,  '46-S ;  disbanded 
in '48;  out  of  service  to '52 ;  in  Texas  to '55;  engaged  scouting  against  hostile 
Indians;  en  route  from  Texas  to  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  fall  of  '55;  at  Fort  Riley  to 
fall  of '57;  in  the  expedition  to  and  in  Uiah  to  July,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  ^ 
to  Nov.,  '61 ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Dec.,  '62;  *in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-5;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  its  campaigns, 
'62;  on  Gen.  Stoneman's  raid  in  April,  '63;  in  the  Gettysburg  campaign, 
inspecting  cavalry  horses  in  the  West  to  July,  '64;  Department  of  the  Ohio  July, 
'64;  joined  Gen.  Schofield,  in  front  of  Atlanta,  and  engaged  in  his  campaign; 
equipping  Cavalry  regiments  in  Kentuckv ;  charge  of  Cavalry  Depot,  Nashville, 
Tenu.,  to  May,  '65;  with  regiment  on  the  Plains  to  June,  '68;  en  route  to  join  regi- 


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ment  in  the  Military  Div.  of  the  Pacific  Sept.,  '68,  and  at  various  posts  on  frontier 
duty  from  '68  to  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Siege  of  Vera  Cruz ;  battles  of 
Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras,  Churubusco,  Chapultepec,  and  City  of  Mexico,  '46-7 ; 
siege  of  Yorktown ;  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Seven  Days'  Fight,  Antietam  and 
Fredericksburg,  '62;  actions  of  Beverly  Ford,  Aldie,  Upperville,  and  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  '63;  battles  of  Jonesboro'  and  Lovejoy's  Station,  Ga.,  '64;  battle 
of  Nas-hville,  Tenn.,  '64. 

Greene,  Charles  H.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Feb.  13,  1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902;  appointed  from  R.  I. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th 
R.  I.  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  20,  '61;  Capt.  Aug.  11,  '62;  hon.  must, 
out  Sept.  30,  '62;  Capt.  4th  R.  I.  Inf.  May  2,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out 
Oct.  15,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  29,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '67;  Capt.  May  19,  '81.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-^;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, '61-2,  and  part  of  '63-4;  on 
duty  in  Tex.,  Dept.  of  Dakota,  and  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  from  '67  to  '90.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  capture  6f  Roanoke  Island,  N.  C.;  action  of  New- 
bern;  bombardment  of  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.;  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antie- 
tam, Md.;  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  and  siege  of  Suffolk,  N.  C.;  engaged  at 
the  siege  of  Petersburg;  explosion  of  the  Mine;  battles  of  the  Weldon  Railroad, 
Poplar-Spring  Church,  and  Reams'  Station,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — Asst. 
Inj*p.  Gen.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Getty,  commanding  defenses  of  Portsmouth  aud  Nor- 
folk, Va.;  Ar-st.  Insp.  Gen.  Dec.,  '63,  to  April,  '64;  commanding  Provost  Guard, 
Norfolk,  Va.,  to  June,  '64. 

Greene,  Charles  T.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Retired;  app.  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  G,  22d  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  May  28,  '62; 
discharged  Aug.  8,  }62 ;  2d  Lieut.  60.h  N.  Y.  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
10,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  12,  '63;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Sept.  4,  '63;  accepted  Sept. 
13,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  19,  '65;  Capt.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Oct.  2,  '66;  unassigned  April  22,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  m't'd  Dec.  15,  '70, 
loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Ringgoid,  Ga.,  Nov. 
27,  '63;  Brevet  Major  Vols.  March  13, '65,  for  meiitorious  services  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Aug.  21,  '62,  to  Sept.  13,  '63.  Service— In 
the  \Vttr  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-3;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  2d 
Div.,2d  Corps, '62;  in  3d  Brig.,  12th  Corps,  Army  of  the  West,  '63;  on  court-mar- 
tial duty,  New  York  City,  May,  '64,  to  May,  '65;  on  the  staff  of  the  commanding 
Gen.  3d  Brig.,  14th  Corps,  and  Bartlett's  Div. ;  on  mustering  duty,  New  York, 
July  to  Sept.,  '65;  on  recruiting  duty,  Boston,  Mass.,  Nov., '66,  to  April,  '67; 
Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  battle  of  Ringgoid, 
Ga.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Culpepper;  battles  of 
Antietam,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Wauhatchie, 
Tenn.;  battles  of  Lookout  Mountain,  Missionary  Ridge  and  Ringgoid  (severely 
wounded,  lost  right  leg). 

Greene,  Frank  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  aud  Sergt.  Signal  Corps  from  April  19,  '72,  to 
March  20,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corp*  Jan.  27,  '82 ;  accepted  April  5,  '82. 

Oreene,  Henry  A.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  United  States  Military  Academy  July  1,  '75;  gradu- 
ated June  13,79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '79;  1st  Lieut. 
July  24,  '86. 

Greene,  Lewis  D.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '74;  graduated  June  14, 
78.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  16,  '88.  Strvice 


Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  to  Dec.  20,  '85  ;  at  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Rock  Springs,  Wyo.,  to 
July  13,  '87;  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  to  July  20,  '87;  on  D.  S.  at  Bellevue,  Neb.,  to 


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Oct.  1,  '87;  with  Co.  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  June  10,  '89;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo., 
July  2-Nov.  20,  '89  ;  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  since.  Staff  positions  occupie-l—  Field 
Q.  M.  May  and  June,  '80  ;  Camp  Q.  M.  at  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  Nov.  26,  '81-Mav, 
'82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Fred  Steel?,  Wyo.,  May  30,  '84-Dec.  1,  '85;  A.  A.  Q.  M., 
A.  C.S.,&c.,  at  Camp  Pilot  Butte,  Wyo.,  Jan.-Nov.,  '86  ;  Q.  M.  Dept.  Platto  and 
Div.  Mo.  Rifle  Camp,  Bellevue,  Neb.,  July-Oct.,  '87  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Crook, 
Oct.  8,  '87-June  8,  '89,  at  Omaha  and  Chicago  ;  R.  Q.  M.  7th  Inf.  since  June  13, 
?89. 

Greene,  Oliver  D.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.).  Born  in  New  York, 
Jan.  25,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  July  1,  '49;  graduated  July  1,  '54.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 
3d  Art.  July  1,  '54;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Nov.  25,  '54  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  25,  '61  ;  (\ip- 
Uin  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  18,  '61 ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  July  17, 
Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Aug.  20,  '62;  Captain  2d  Art.  Oct.  1,  '63;  Lieut.  Col. 
A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  28,  '87.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  July  21, 
'61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.;  Brevet 
Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  but- 
tle of  Crampton's  Gap,  Md.;  Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Greenleaf,  Charles  B.  (Major  andSurgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Jan.  1, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank- — 
Asst.  Surg.  5th  Ohio  Inf.  May  9,  '61 ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  ace.  Aug. 
22,  '61;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66;  Maj.  Surg.  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Captain  and  Major  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Mentioned  in  the  records  of  the  Re- 
bellion, series  1,  vol.  xi,  part  1,  pages  184,  190,  196,  201,  205.  Strvice—  Asst.  in 
the  office  of  the  Medical  Director  and  Attending  Surgeon  at  the  Old  Capitol 
Prison,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  Asit.  to  the  Medical  Director  Army  of 
the  Potomac  to  Aug.,  '62  ;  Asst.  in  making  plans  for  the  Mower  General  Hospital, 
Chestnut  Hill,  Phila.;  Medical  Director  at  Hagerstown,  Md.,  and  Medical  Direc- 
tor at  Harrisburg,  Pa.;  Executive  Officer  Mower  General  Hospital,  Phila.,  Pa., 
Dec.,  '62,  to  Oct.,  '63;  Asst.  to  the  Medical  Director  Middle  Dept.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  to  Oct.,  '66 ;  Attending  Surgeon  and  member  of  an  examining  board  for  ap- 
plicants in  the  U.  S.  Inf.,  Louisville,  Ky.,  from  '67  to  '69;  ordered  to  Dept.  cf  the 
Columbia,  '69;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  to  June,  73;  on  leave  of  ab- 
sence to  Nov.,  73 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  South  Nov.  14,  73 ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Huntsville,  Ala.,  to  Nov.,  75;  Po*t  Surgeon  Nashville,  Tenn.,  to  Feb.,  77;  or- 
dered to  Dept.  of  the  Gulf  Feb.  7,  77 ;  in  Medical  Director's  office,  New  Or- 
leans, La.,  to  June,  77;  Post  Surgeon  Huntsville,  Ala.,  to  Sept..  77;  ordered  to 
Dept.  of  Dakota,  77;  Post  Surgeon  Helena,  Mont.,  to  Sept.,  78 ;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  to  May,  '82 ;  Post  Surgeon  Columbus  Brks.,  O.,  July,  '82, 
to  Nov.,  '86;  Attending  Surgeon  Hdqrs.  Div.  Mo.  Nov.,  '86,  to  March,  '87;  As*t. 
to  the  Surgeon  Gen.  since  March,  '87. 

Greenough,  George  Q.  (Captain  4th  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.,  Dec.  8,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cidet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf. 
June  23,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65  ;  transferred  to  21st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  unas- 
signed  April  19,  '69;  assigned  to  4th  Art.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  Captain  Dec.  1,  '83.  St.aff' 
positions  occupied — Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  French  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
from  Feb.  21,  70,  to  Jan.  17,  73.  Service—  During  cadet  furlough,  '63,  served 
in  defenses  of  Baltimore  when  that  city  was  threatened  by  rebels;  joined  Army  of 
thePotomac  at  Frederick,  Md.,  as  volunteer  aide  on  staff  of  3d  Army  Corps  (Maj. 
Gen.  W.  H.  French);  present  at  action  of  Falling  Waters,  Md.,  and  at  that  at 
Wapping  Heights  and  Manassas  Gap  shortly  after  ;  was  honorably  mentioned  in 
official  report  of  Corps  Com.  for  the  latter  engagement ;  graduated  and  promoted 
in  the  army  to  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  23,  '65;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Hamilton,  X. 
Y.  H.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  March,  '66,  in  charge  of  unassigned  recruits  12th  Inf.;  in  gar- 
rison Washington,  D.  C.,  March  to  Dec.,  '66,  with  3d  Batt.,  12th  Inf. ;  in  garrison 


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Point  San  Jose,  Cal.,  March  7  to  Oct.,  73,  except  while  on  Modoc  expedition, 
Lava  Beds,  Northern  Cal,,  April  18  to  July  6,  73  ;  in  garrison  Presidio,  S.  F.,  Cal., 
Oct.,  73,  to  April,  76,  except  while  conveying  Modoc  prisoners  from  Oregon  to 
Camp  McPherson,  Neb.,  Oct.,  73  ;  except  while  with  expedition  into  Southeast- 
ern Nevada  against  Shoshone  Indians  May  8,  75,  to  Oct.  5,  75,  and  except  while 


Prof.  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  University  of  California  May  8,  77,  to  May', 
79;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Point,  May,  79,  to  Aug.,  79;  in  garrison  Fort  Canby, 
W.  T.,  Sept.  1,  79,  to  April  15,  '80 ;  in  garrison  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '80,  to 
May  1,  '82,  except  while  on  duty  at  Washington  Arsenal  during  the  Guiteau  ex- 
citement ;  mounted  recruiting  service  (Jefferson  Brks.,  Mo.,  and  taking  recruits  to 
6th  Cav.  in  Ariz.)  May  3,  '82,  to  June,  '82 ;  in  garrison  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from 
July  5,  '82,  to  date ;  in  the  field  and  in  garrison  has  had  frequent  details  as  A. 
A.  Q.  M.,  A.  A.  C.  S.,  Adjt.,  etc.,  such  as  fall  to  many  officers,  if  not  all ;  at  vari- 
ous posts  on  the  Atlantic  coast  since  '82  to  present  time. 

Greer,  John  E.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  1845. 
Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Ordnance  June 

17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  74 ;  Captain  May  10,  78.    Service— Asst.  Watervliet 
Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  '67-68  ;  Asst.  Frankford  Arsenal,  Phila.,  Pa.,  '68-70; 
Act.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at  Military  Academy,  70-73  ;  Asst.  Augusta  Ar- 
senal,  Ga.,  73-76 ;  Asst.  National   Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,   76-83  ;    Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  '83-87;  Asst.  New  York  Arsenal  since  July 
24,  '87;  member  of  the  Ordnance  Board  and  member  of  Board  for  testing  rifled  can- 
non, etc.,  since  July  24,  '87.      Commands  held — Com.  Fort  Leavenworth  Ordnance 
Depot,  '83  to  July  12,  '87. 

Gregg-,  John  C.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '83;  graduated 
June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Gregg-,  John  I.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylva- 
nia. Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  D,  2d 
Penna.  Inf.,  December  29,  '46  ;  discharged  May  6,  '47;  Col.  16th  Penna.  Cav. 
November  14,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  August  11,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  Infantry  February 

18,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  April  9,  '47  ;  accepted  May  7,  '47;  Captain  September 
5,  '47;  disbanded  Aug.  14,  '48  ;  Captain  6th  Cav.  May  *14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  21, 
'61 ;  Col.  8th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  ace.  Oct.  9,  '66;  retired  Apr.  2,  79,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.    Brevet  raw£— Brvt.  Maj.  Mar.  17,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Kelly's  Ford,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Oct.  12,  '63,   for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  action  at  Sulphur  Springs,  Va. ;  Brevet  Col.  Oct.  7,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va. ;  Brevet 
Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during 
the  war  ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services 
in  the  engagement  at  the  defenses  of  Richmond  on  the  Brock  Turnpike  and  at 
Trevillian  Station  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services.    /Service— In   the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with 
Army  of  the  Potomac  in  its  various  campaigns  to  the  close  of  the  war ;  prisoner 
in  the  hands  of  the  rebels  April  6  to  9,  '65;  in  Southwest  Va.  to  August,  '65; 
bureau  duty  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  Oct.  '66 ;  present  at  the  New  Orleans  riots  and 
member  of  the  Investigating  Commission  ;   with  regiment  on  the  Pacific  coast  till 
retired  for  disability  incurred  in  line  of  duty  April  2,  79.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. 
—Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Williamaburg  ;  actions  of  Slatersville,  Ellison's  Mills; 
battle  of  Hanover  Court  House  and  the  first  two  days  of  the  Seven  Days'  Fight ; 
battle  of  Kelly's  Ford;  actions  of  Beverly  Ford,  Aldie,  Middleburg,  Upperville; 
battle  of  Gettysburg;  actions  of  Shepherdstown,  Culpepper,  Sulphur  Springs,  Bris- 

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toe  Station;  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern ;  actions  of  Ground  Squirrel  Church,  Hawes' 
Shop;  battles  of  Cold  Harbor,  Trevillian  Station;  actions  of  St.  Mary's  Church, 
Deep  Bottom  (severely  wounded),  Stony  Creek,  Hatcher's  Run  (wounded)  ;  bat- 
tles of  Dinwiddie  Court  House,  Five  Forks;  action  of  Amelia  Court  House 
(wounded)  ;  battle  at  Sailor's  Creek  and  action  at  Farmville.  Commands  held — 
Com.  Cav.  Brig.  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  April,  '63,  to  April,  '65 ;  Com.  Dist.  of 
Southwest  Va.  from  April  to  Aug.,  '65. 

Gregg,  Thomas  J.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  C,  125th  Pa.  Inf., 
Aug.  7,  '62;  discharged  Oct.  30,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Pa.  Cav.  Nov.  1,  '62  ;  hon.  must, 
out  Oct.  3,  '64 ;  Capt.  8th  Pa.  Cav.  June  24,  '65 ;  trans,  to  16th  Pa.  Cav.  July  24,  '65 ; 
hon.  must  out  Aug.  11,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  9,  '66 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '66;  Captain  June  25,  77  ;  retired  for  disability,  '90.  H 
rank — Brevet  Captain  and  Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg.  Com.  2d  Cav.  Nov.  3,  '68, 
to  July  15,  '70.  Service- In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  engaged  in  the 
Rappahannock  campaign  and  Stoneman's  raid,  '63 ;  raids  in  the  Shenandoah  Val- 
ley and  operations  aoout  Richmond,  '64;  on  frontier  duty  in  the  Depta.  of  the 
Platte,  Dakota  and  Columbia  to  '86;  on  sick  leave  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmish**,  etc. 


tion,  St.   Mary's  Church,  Darbytown,  Lee's  Mills,  Deep  Bottom  and  battle  of 
Reams'  Station. 

Gregory,  James  F.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  22,  '43. 
Retiring  year,  1907 ;  app.  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '65. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  23,  '65  ;  transferred  to  Engineers  May  1, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '66;  Capt.  Jan.  13,  74;  Major  Oct.  12,  '86.  Service— Re- 
ported for  duty  at  Headauarters  5th  Artillery,  Ft.  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  1, 
'65 ;  assigned  to  Battery  1,  5th  Art.,  and  joined  it  at  Fort  Ethan  Allen,  Va.,  Sept.. 
'65  ;  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Dry  Tprtugas,  Fla.,  Oct.,  '65 ;  transferred  to  Light  Bat- 
tery G,  5th  Art.,  and  joined  it  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Dec., '65;  transferred  to 
Corps  of  Engineers  May  1, '66;  Assistant  Engineer  Survey  of  Northern  and 
Northwestern  Lakes  July, '66,  to  Nov., '69,  with  station  at  Detroit,  Mich.  ;  <m 
duty  with  Co.  D,  Batt.  of  Engineers ;  at  Engineer  post  and  depot,  Yerba  Buetia 
Island,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '69,  to  March,  '71 ;  as  Asst.  Engineer  to  Major  McFarland 
Corps  of  Engineers  was  in  charge  of  Survey  of  Mussel  Shoals,  Tenn.  River  from 
Brown's  Ferry  to  Florence,  Ala. ;  May,  '71,  to  May,  72,  stations  at  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.,  and  Painesville,  Ohio ;  on  detached  duty  under  Department  of  State  as 
assistant  astronomer  on  Joint  Commission  for  Survey  of  U.  S.  Northern 
Boundary  Line  from  Lake  of  the  Woods  to  summit  of  Rocky  Mountains 
from  June,  72,  to  Julv,  76;  stations  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Det.roit,  Mich., 
and  St.  Paul,  Minn.;  Asst.  Engr.  to  Major  Twining  on  special  survey  of  Union 
Pacific  and  Central  Pacific  Railroads  from  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  Sacramento,  Cal., 
Aug.  to  Nov.,  76 ;  Chief  Engineer  Department  of  Texas,  and  in  charge  ot 
work  for  protecting  river  bank  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Nov.,  76,  to  June,  78; 
stations  at  San  Antonio  and  Brownsville,  Texas;  commanding  Co.  C,  Hat 
talion  of  Engineers,  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  June  to  Nov.,  78;  Chief  En- 
gineer Division  of  the  Missouri  from  Nov.,  78,  to  Nov.,  '83,  station  Chicago, 
111. ;  on  temporary  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Chief  Engineers  at  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. ;  Light-house  Engineer  5th  and  6th  Districts,  station  at  Baltimore, 
Md.,  from  November,  '86,  to  July,  '88;  Engineer  Secretary  Light-house  Board, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July,  '88,  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adjutant 
at  Fort  Jefferson,  Dry  Tortugas,  Fla.,  Oct.,  *65 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  and 
Signal  Officer  at  Engineer  Post,  Yerba  Buena  Isl.,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '69,  to  March, 
71 ;  appointed  Aide-de-Camp  to  the  Lieutenant  General  with  rank  of  Lieut. 
Colonel  July  15,  '81 ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Lieut.  General  Commanding  Army  of 
U.  S.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  Engineer  Officer  at  Headquarters  of  the 
Army  Nov.  1,  '83;  relieved  from  duty  on  Staff  of  Lieut.  General  Sheridan, 


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Comdg.  Army  of  the  U.  S.,  by  General  Orders  from  War  Department  Oct.  10, 
'86.  Commands  held— Commanding  Co.  C.,  Batt.  of  Engineers,  June  to  Nov., 
1878. 

Qresham,  John  C.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  76 ;  tra.  to  7th  Cav.  June  26, 
76  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78. 

Grierson,  Benjamin  H.  (Brigadier  and  Brevet  Major  General,  Command- 
ing Department).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  July  8,  1826.  Appointed  from  Illi- 
nois—Civil life.  Retiring  year,  1890.  Actual  rank— Maj.  6th  111.  Vol.  Cav. 
Oct.  24,  '61 ;  Col.  April  12,  '62 ;  Brig.  Gen.  June  3,  '63  ;  accepted  June  16,  '63  ; 
Maj.  Gen.  May  27,  '65  ;  accepted  March  19,  '66  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66  ; 
Col.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  8,  '66 ;  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A. 
April  5,  '90.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  raid  through  the  Mississippi  in  '63 ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  raid  through  the  Mississippi  in 
'64 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Feb.  10,  '65.  Service— Served  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West;  on  frontier  duty  at  various 
posts  since  the  close  of  the  War;  at  present  in  command  of  the  Dept.  of 
Arizona. 

Grierson,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  13, 
79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  6,  '86. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  10th  Cav.  April  22,  '87,  to  Sept.  30,  '87 ; 
Adit.  10th  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '87,  to  Nov.  30,  '88. 

Griffith,  David  A.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
—Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Co.  H,  Md.  and  D.  C.  Vol.  Inf., 
Sept.  30,  '47;  hon.  must,  out  July  15,  '48;  Capt.  14th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  April  25,  '61  ; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  6, '61;  Capt. '88th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  14, '61 ;  Maj.  Sept.  1,  '62  ; 
resigned  Dec.  31,  '62  ;  Capt.  31st  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  June  19,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  June  27, 
'63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  8,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  30th  Vol.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted 
May  18,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  29,  '68;  unassigned  March  23,  '69;  assd.  to  3d  Inf. 
Jan.  1,  71 ;  retired  March  15,  '83. 

Griffith,  Emerson  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '68;  graduated  June  11,72. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  10,  76. 

Griffith,  Thomas  W.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13, '83;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  16, 
1889. 

Grimes,  George  S.  (Captain  2d  Art.).  Born  in  England  Feb.  15, 1846.  Re- 
tiring year  1910  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co. 
"G,"  116th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  and  Sergeant  Major  89th  and  93d  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  August  16, 
'62,  to  March  29,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  81st  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  March  30,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
6,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  89th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  20,  '68 ;  transferred  to  25th 
Inf.  April  20,  '69;  unassigned  July  13,  '69;  assigned  to  2d  Art.  Dec.  15,  70;  Cap- 
tain Nov.  20,  '87.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in  the  cam- 
paign and  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  May  19,  '63 ;  on  Signal  Service  duty  Feb. 
2, 70,  to  Oct.  8,  '82 ;  in  charge  of  the  construction  and  operation  of  U.  S.  Mil.  Tel. 
Lines  in  Tex.,  Dak.  and  Mont.  Aug.,  76,  to  Oct.,  '82  ;  at  Artillery  School,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '84,  to  Sep.  1,  '86;  graduated  June  25,  '86;  on  duty  with 
Light  Bat.  "A,"  2d  Art.,  Oct.  1,  '86,  to  Dec.  1,  '87.  Batiks,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Present  at  battle  of  Plain  Store,  La.,  May  21,  '63;  battle  of  Cox's  Plantation, 
Donaldsonville,  La.,  July  13,  '63. 

Grisard,  John  S.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.)  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84 ;  graduated  June  11, 
'88.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

Groesbeck,  Stephen  W.  (Captain  6th  Inf.)  Bora  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
111.— Civil  life.  Actual  ra?ik—Qm.  Sgt.  Co.  H,  4th  Iowa  Vol.  Cav.,  from  Oct.  28, 


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'61,  to  Oct.  4,  '62;  3d  Lieut.  4th  Iowa  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  5,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  April 
4,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Sept.  16,  '64;  accepted  Nov.  21,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  14,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  U.  8.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  15,  '67 ;  trs. 
to  6th  Inf.  April  22,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  7,  '74 ;  Capt.  July  16,  '89.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vols.  June  15,  '66,  to  Sept.  1,  '66;  Adj.  6th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  75,  to 
March  30, '80 ;  Adj.  6th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '83,  to  Oct.  31, '86;  Captain  and  Judge 
Adv.  Dep.  of  Dak.  from  Oct.  5,  '86,  to  present  time. 

Gross,  Frank  P.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed  from 
Ind.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Sgt.  Maj.  9th  Ind.  Inf.  August  27,  '61 ; 
discharged  Oct.  7,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Ind.  Inf.  Oct.  8,  '61 ;  resigned  April  25,  '63 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Oct.  24,  '63 ;  accepted  Nov.  30,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out 
August  25,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  August  9,  '67 ;  accepted  August  26,  '67 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  22,  '69;  retired  June  28,  '78,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Grugan,  Frank  C.  (Captain  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  April  4,  '42.  Retiring 
year  1906;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  A  dual  rank— Private  Ind.  Co.  Pa.  H. 
Art.  June  4,  '61,  to  August  5,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  114th  Pa.  Inf.  August  15,  '62 ;  1st 


'79 ;  Captain  March,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.;  Brevet  Captain  U.  S. 
A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  at  Fort 
Delaware,  Del.;  served  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  on  duty  in  Richmond,  Va., 
'65 ;  on  duty  in  War  Dep.  August,  '65,  to  May,  '66  ;  at  Forte  Laramie  and  Casper, 
W.  T.,  and  in  the  field  *66  to  '67 ;  at  Camp  Stambaugh,  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  and  in 
the  field  '70  to  '73  ;  on  signal  duty  under  Chief  Signal  Officer  of  the  Army  '73  to 
79 ;  at  U.  S.  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '80  to  '82 ;  on  special  duty  with  Chief 
Signal  Officer  of  the  Army  June  to  Oct.,  '82 ;  with  light  Battery  Oct.,  '83,  to 
March,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  June,  '85  to  March,  '89 ;  at  Little  Rock  Bks., 
Ark.,  March  21  to  April  30,  '89;  at  Cav.  and  L.  Art.  School,  Fort  Riley,  Kan.: 
Com.  L.  Batt.  "A,"  2d  Art.  since  May  29,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Act.  A.  1  >. 
C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  1st  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  3d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  April,  '04 ; 
Post  Adj.  Hdqrs.  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  Adj.  3d  Pa.  Cav.  to  May,  '65  ; 
.  Q.  M.,  2d  Cav.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Laramie,  W.  T.,  Fort 
.,  Neb., 


McPherson  and  Omaha  Bks.,  Neb.,  Nov.,  '67,  to  Julv,  70.    Battle*,  $Hrmitkm, 

etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  action  of  Orange 
Grove,  operations  at  Mine  Run,  actions  of  Auburn,  Brandy  Station,  Kelly's  Ford, 
battles  of  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Cold  Harbor,  and  Siege  and 
Capture  of  Petersburg,  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run,  and  the  Campaign  ending  in  the 
surrender  of  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee. 

Grumley,  Edward  I.  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Cleveland,  O.,  Sept. 
13,  1847.  Retiring  year  191 1 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  ran/: — Private 
13th  Batt.  Wise.  Vol.  L.  Art.  Nov.  16,  '63  to  July  15,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  37th  Wise. 
Vols.  Oct.  28,  '64,  to  July  27,  '65 ;  Private,  Corporal,  Sergeant  and  First  Sergeant 
Cos.  A  and  G,  21st  Inf.  August  13,  '70,  to  July  12,  '80  ;  appt.  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S. 
Inf.  June  24,  '80 ;  accepted  July  13,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  July  15,  '88.  Service— Partici- 
pated in  reconnoissance  in  force  of  9th  Army  Corps  of  Oct.,  '64 ;  the  movement  in 
support  of  the  2d  and  5th  Army  Corps  in  front  of  Petersburg, Va.,  Dec.  8,9  and  10, 
'64 ;  the  final  assault  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  April,  '65 ;  served  in  Arizona  Jan.,  71,  to 
'72 ;  with  Co.  Bannock  Campaign,  '78. 

Guard,  Alex.  McC.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ills.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated  June  12, 
71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  20,  '79. 

Guenther,  Francis  L.  (Major  2d  Art.,  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
Feb.  22, 1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1, '54;  graduated  July  1, '59.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st 
Art.  July  1,  '59;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Nov.  2,  '59;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ; 
Captain  5th  Art.  July  2,  '63 ;  Major  2d  Art.  June  26,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Capt.  U.  S.  A.  April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shi- 


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loh,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  and  Colonel  U.  S. 
A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honor- 
ably mentioned — Mentioned  in  Rebellion  records,  Vol.  10,  part  1,  pp.  321-22,  re- 
ports on  action  at  Greenbrier,  Va.  ;  Vol.  16,  part  1,  pp.  1135,  action  near  Salt 
River;  Vol.  20,  part  1,  pp.  177,  204,  238-9,  242,  380,  394,  396,  397,  action  of 
Stone's  River,  or  Murfreesboro'.  Service — Served  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  (Art. 
School  for  Practice),  '59-60  ;  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  for  the  suppression  of 
John  Brown's  raid,  '59;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  '60-61 ;  served 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  in  the  Western  Virginia  campaign  June- 
Dec.,  '61 ;  with  Bat.  H,  5th  Art.,  at  Camp  Wood,  Ky.,  Dec.  1,  '61,  to  Feb.  13,  '62 ; 
march  to  Pittsburgh  Landing,  Tenn.,  Feb.-April,  '62  ;  advance  upon  and  siege  of 
Corinth,  Miss.,  April  10-May  30,  '62 ;  Com.  Batt.  H,  5th  Art.  (Army  of  the 
Ohio)  in  operations  in  Alabama,  and  movements  through  Tennessee  to  Louis- 
ville, Ky. ;  Com.  Bat.  H,  5th  Art.  in  Gen.  Rosecrans'  campaign,  Tenn.  (Army  of 
the  Cumberland)  Oct.,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '63  ;  advance  on  Tullahoma,  Tenn.,  June  24- 


president  of  Board  of  Registration  for  Floyd  Co.,  Va.,  at  Jacksonville,  Va.,  Apr. 
20-Oct.  30,  '67  ;  in  charge  of  civil  affairs  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  to  Aug.,  '68  ;  in  gar- 
rison at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  Aug.  26,  '68,  to  Feb.,  '69 ;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  Feb.  9, 
'69,  to  Feb.  18,  70;  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Feb.  18,  '70,  to  Dec.  1, '75 ;  Key 
West  Barracks,  Fla.,  Dec.  9,  '75,  to  May  13,  '76 ;  Fort  Brooke,  Tampa,  Fla.,  May 
15  to  Dec.  12,  76 ;  Key  West  Barracks,  Fla.,  Dec.  16,  76,  to  June  16,  77 ;  Fort 
Brooke,  Tampa,  Fla.,  June  to  Nov.  1,  77 ;  Key  West  Barracks,  Fla.,  Nov.  4,  77, 
to  July  12,  78;  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  to  Nov.  7,  78;  and  Key  West  Barracks, 
Fla.,  Nov.  8,  78,  to  Feb.  26,  '80;  at  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  March  1, 


advance  into  Ky.  June-Sept.,  '62;  engaged  in  action  at  Antioch,  Tenn.,  Dec.  6, 
'62 ;  battle  of  Stone's  River,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62-Jan.  3,  '63 ;  battle  of  Hoover's 
Gap,  Tenn.,  June  26,  '63 ;  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.,  Nov.  25,  '63.  Com- 
mands held— In  command  of  Camp  Marshall,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Sept.  1-Oct.  2, 


'63 ;  Com.  Post  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  Nov.  10-Dec.  24,  '67  ;  Com.  Newport  Bks., 
Ky.,  June  22,  '80-Nov.  2,  '81;  Com.  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.  3,  '81-Nov. 
10,  '82 ;  Com.  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  Nov.  1,  '83-June  4,  '85 ;  Com.  Little  Rock  Bks., 
Ark.,  June  11,  '85-May  25,  '89 ;  Com.  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  since  June  4,  '89. 

Quest,  John  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Md.— 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  15,  76;  accepted  Aug. 
21,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '84. 

Guilfoyle,  John  P.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '81.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  9th  Cav.  May  7,  '84,  to  Jan.  8,  '85;  Adjt.  9th  Cav. 
Jan.  8,  '85,  to  May  9,  '88. 

Gunther,  Sebastian  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Grossrinderfeld,  Baden, 
Germany,  Feb.  6,  1831.  Retired ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— 
Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Co.  B,  1st  and  Com .•  Serg.  4th  Cav.,  Aug.  27,  55, 
to  Aug.  28,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  Aug.  10,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  July  25,  '65;  Captain 
Feb.  10,  70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  16,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  pursuit  of  the  rebel  forces  under  Gen.  Hood;  Cap- 
tain April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  ot  kelma, 
Ala.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  C.  S.  4th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  '63,  to  Nov.  30,  67. 
Retired  Nov.  26,  '84  (disability  in  line  of  duty). 

Gurovits,  Odon.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Hungary.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co,  C  and  Sgt.  Maj.  6th  U. 


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S.  Inf.  from  March  16,  '80,  to  Oct.  22,  '86;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Oct.  22,  '86;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  23,  '86. 

Gustin,  Joseph  H.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16, 
75.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  June 
15,  '87. 

Guthrie,  John  B.  (Captain  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  June  16,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private,  Cor- 
poral, Sergeant  and  First  Sergeant  Co.  C,  1st  Ky.  Inf.,  April  30,  '61,  to  Dec.  6, 
*62  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Ky.  Inf.  Dec.  7,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  1,  71 ;  Captain  May  7,  '82.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion on  Regimental  Recruiting  duty  '63 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  Dec.,  '66- 
April,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  from  '67  to  '69;  on  duty  at  Provo,  Utah,  '»i!>  to 
71 ;  at  Camp  Stambaugh,  Wy.  Ty.,  May,  71,  to  Oct.,  71;  at  Camp  Brown,  \Vy. 
Ty.  (now  Fort  Washakie),  Oct.,  71,  to  Oct.,  74 ;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Vicksl 
Miss.,  and  Holly  Springs  to  Sept.,  78;  on  general  recruiting  service  Oct.  '7 
Oct.,  '80;  on  duty  in  Dept.  Mo.,  May,  '81,  to  date;  in  the  entire  campaign  end- 
ing with  the  capture  and  surrender  of  Chiricahua  Indians  under  Geronimo  ;  at 
Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  June,  '84-June,  '88;  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  June,  '88-Feb., 
'89;  Special  Recr.  Serv.  Feb.  25,  '89-Dec.  30,  '89;  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  to  date. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  June- 
Sept.,  '67.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Secession ville,  W. 
Va.,  Charlestown,  Cotton  Mountain,  and  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Floyd  ; 
wounded  at  Cotton  Mtn. ;  transferred  to  the  Dep.  of  the  Ohio  Jan.,  'i\*2  ;  engaged 
at  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  siege  of  Corinth,  action  of  Sparta,  battle  of  Perryville, 
action  of  Manchester  and  battle  of  Stone  River  (wounded) ;  engap'd  at  the  battle* 
of  Chattanooga,  Chickamauga ;  action  of  Dalton  and  battle  of  Resaca ;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Dec., '66,  to  April, '67;  engaged  in  action  with  hostile  In- 
dians in  Stein's  Pass  Range,  Ariz.,  April,  '82. 

Hackney,  Stephen  M.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  Rank—Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Co.  G,  16th  Inf.,  April  24,  '83,  to 
Oct.  22,  '86;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.,  Oct.  22,  '86;  accepted  Oct.  23,  "86. 

Haden,  John  J.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).    Born  in  Mo.   Appointed  from  Texas. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77.     A< 
rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  8,  '85. 

Hagadorn,  Charles  B.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  IT.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June 

12,  '89.    Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Hagner,  Peter  V.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  D.C.,  Aug.  28, 
1815.  Retired.  App.  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  I 
graduated  July  1,  '36.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.,  July  1,  '36 :  2d  Lieut. 
Aug.  6,  '36:  2d  Lieut.  Ord.  July  9,  '38;  1st  Lieut.  May  22,  '40;  Capt.  July  IM, 
'51 ;  Major  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Lieut-Col.  June  1,  '63;  Col.  March  7,  '67;  retired  June 
1,  '81.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  April  18,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct 
in  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo  ;  Bvt.  Major  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious conduct  in  the  battle  of  Chapultepec ;  Bvt.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  March 

13,  '65,  for    faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Dept. 
skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo  April  17-18,  '47  ;  skirmish  at  Amazoque 
May  14,  '47;  battle  of  Molinodel  Rey  Sept.  8,  '47;  battle  of  Chapultepec  Sept,  13, 
'47,  and  assault  and  capture  of  the  City  of  Mexico  Sept  13-14,  '47,  when  he  was 
wounded  at  the  Garita  of  San  Cosine.     Commands  held — Commanded  a  company 
of  unassigned  recruits  on  Niagara  frontier  during  disturbances  from  the  burning  of 
the  str.  "Caroline,"  and  in  command  of  the  battalion  of  these  recruits  on  the  march 
to  their  regiments  on  the  Miss,  in  July  and  Aug.,  '38;  in  command  of  siege  train 
company  of  ordnance  at  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz  March  9  to  29,  '47  ;  in  command 
of  Charleston  Arsenal,  S.  C.,  '49  to  '51;  of  Frankford  Arsenal,  Penna,  '51  to  V,o  ; 
Leavenworth  Arsenal,  '60;  St.  Louis  Arsenal,  Mo.,  from  Jan.  to  Marrh.   'ill  ; 
Watervliet  Arsenal.  Dec.  25,  '63,  till  Nov.,  '83.    Service— Served  on  topographical 


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duty  during  graduation  furlough,  assisting  on  survey  of  sites  for  defensive  works 
on  Lake  Champlain  July  18  to  Sept.  18,  '36  ;  joined  company  in  Florida  Oct.,  '36; 
served  with  field  battery  at  battle  of  Wahoo  Swamp  Nov.  21,  '36,  and  as  Ordnance 
Officer  to  Gen.  Jesup's  Army  in  '37  ;  served  at  Arsenals  '38  to  '42 ;  in  charge  of 
the  inspection  of  muskets  at  all  Arsenals  for  alteration  to  percussion,  '42  to  '45  ; 
assistant  at  Washington  Arsenal,  '45-46;  served  in  the  war  with  Mexico  ;  ordered 
to  Europe  on  professional  duty,  inspecting  arsenals,  laboratories,  and  percussion- 
powder  factories,  etc.,  etc.,  '48-49;  on  special  duty  in  the  Ordnance  Office  to  Dec., 
'49 ;  at  Charleston  Arsenal,  S.  C.,  '49-51 ;  at  Frankford  Arsenal,  Penna.,  '51  to  '60 ; 
inspector  of  powder  '51-55 ;  member  of  the  Ordnance  Board  '56  to  '58  and  '60; 
at  Leavenworth  Arsenal  '60;  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal,  Mo.,  from  January  to 
March,  '61 ;  served  during  the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States  '61  to  '65 ;  in 
charge  of  the  purchase,  inspection,  manufacture,  and  issue  of  Military  sup- 
plies of  all  kinds  in  the  Middle  and  Eastern  States,  '61-2;  member  of  com- 
mission on  ordnance  contracts  and  claims, '62;  in  charge  of  the  manufacture, 
inspection  and  receipt  of  all  small-arms  made  by  contractors  for  the  U.  S. 
from  April,  '61,  to  Dec.,  '63;  member  of  Ordnance  Board  Sept.,  '63;  at  Water- 
vliet  Arsenal  Dec.  25,  '63 ;  member  of  the  board  for  the  trial  of  breech -loading 
small-arms,  sitting  at  Washington  City,  April  5  to  June  8,  '66;  member  of  board 
appointed  pursuant  to  the  act  of  Congress  approved  June  1,  72,  to  select  a 
breech-loading  system  for  muskets  and  carbines  Sept., '72,  to  May  5,  '73;  also 
(see  for  date  between  '66  and  '78,  Cullum'ssupplement.  vol.  iii,  No.  866)  at  Water- 
vliet  Arsenal  till  Nov.,  '83,  when  detached  on  sick  leave ;  retired  June  1,  '81,  at 
his  own  request,  after  having  served  more  than  forty  consecutive  years  as  a  com- 
missioned officer  (R.  S.  section  1263). 

Haines,  Abner  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  14,  1842.  Retiring 
year  1906.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Corp'l  Co.  C,  20th 
Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  Apr.  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  18,  '61;  Pvt.  Co.  E,  87th  Ohio  Vol. 
Inf.,  June  2,  '62 ;  discharged  Oct.  3,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  54th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  April  2, 
'64  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '65 ;  Capt.  Mar.  28,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  15,  '65  ;  2d 
Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Mar.  28,  '66  ;  accepted  May  25,  '66  ;  trs.  to  2d  Inf.  April  17, 
'69;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  Mar.  15,  '83.  Service—In  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion, '61-^5 ;  taken  prisoner  at  Harper's  Ferry  Sept.,  '62 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  West, 
and  participated  in  the  campaigns  of  '64,  including  Gen.  Sherman's  March  to  the 
Sea,  and  through  the  Carolinas,  '64-5  ;  in  Kentucky  '66-7;  on  frontier  duty  in 
the  West  from  '68  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Re- 
saca,  Dalton,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Nickajack  Creek  (wounded),  Jonesboro',  Love- 
joy's  Station,  and  the  siege  of  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  in  General  Sherman's  Carolina  Cam- 
paign, and  engaged  at  battle  of  Bentonville,  and  capture  of  Raleigh,  N.  C. 

Haines,  John  T.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Hains,  John  P.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June  12, 
'89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art. 
Dec.  16,  '89.  History— Sou  of  Lieut.  Col.  P.  C.  Hains,  U.  S.  Engineers,  and  a 
grandson  of  Admiral  Thornton  A.  Jenkins,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Hains,  Peter  C.  (Lieutenant  Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
July  6,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  N.  J. ;  graduated  from  Mili- 
tary Academy,  Class  of  '61.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  24,  '61;  1st 
Lieut.  June  24,  '61 ;  trans,  to  Top.  Eng.  July  24,  '62  ;  trans,  to  Eng.  March  3,  '63  ; 
Captain  July  18,  '63  ;  Major  Sept.  22,  70 ;  Lieut,  Col.  Sept.  16,  '86 ;  Colonel  of 
the  10th  N.  J.  Vols.  May  29,  '65.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  May  27,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Hanover  Court-House,  Va. ;  Brevet 
Major  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Vicks- 
burg,  Miss. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Honorably  mentioned  in  "  Records  of  the 
Rebellion,"  in  reports  on  battle  of  1st  Bull  Run,  vol.  ii.  p.  348 ;  Peninsular  Campaign, 
vol.  xi.  part  ii.  p.  966 ;  Antietam,  vol.  xix.  part  i,  p.  212;  Vicksburg,  vol.  xxiv. 


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parts  i.  and  ii.  pp.  130,  157,  174,  182,  as  far  as  published.  Service — Served  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  superintending  engineer  of  the  construction  of  the  de- 
fenses of  Natchez  Aug.,  '63-April,  '64 ;  chief  eng.  Department  of  the  Gulf  July, 
'64- July,  '65  ;  examination  of  the  condition  of  Forte  Macon  and  Caswell,  N.  C., 
Aug.,  '65-July,  '66 ;  asst.  engineer  of  the  improvement  of  the  Des  Moines  and 
Rock  Island  Rapids  Aug.,  '66 ;  in  command  of  the  eng.  depot  and  post  of  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  from  Sept.,  '67,  to  Oct.,  70 ;  engineer  of  the  5th  Light-House  Dist. 
from  Oct.,  70,  to  July,  74,  and,  in  addition,  engineer  of  the  6th  Light-House 
Dist.  from  July,  71,  to  July,  74;  engineer  secretary  to  light-house  board  July, 
74,  to  July,  79;  engineer  6th  Light-House  Dist.  from  July,  79,  to  Aug.,  '82  ;  in 
charge  of  the  improvement  of  the  Potomac  River  in  front  of  the  city  of  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.  (Potomac  flats),  since  Aug.,  '82;  of  defenses  of  Washington,  1> 
since  Nov.,  '82 ;  and  of  Hampton  Roads  and  Gosport  Navy-Yard  since  April,  '88  ; 
in  addition  thereto  reconstructed  the  Aqueduct  Bridge,  Georgetown,  I).  C.,  con- 
structed an  iron  bridge  across  the  Eastern  Branch,  Washington,  D.  <'.,  an  inm 
wharf  and  an  iron  bridge  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  and  made  surveys  for  a  national 
road  from  the  Capital  to  Mount  Vernon  ;  in  charge  of  the  improvement  of  the 
James  River,  Va.,  from  July,  '84,  to  Aug.,  '86,  and  of  the  Shenandoah  Ri\vr.  \V. 
Va.,  since  July,  '84.  Battles,  tkirmuhe*,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  Manassas  campaign 
and  defenses  of  Washington  ;  July,  '61,  to  March,  '62,  engaged  in  the  actions  of 
the  Virginia  Peninsula,  Maryland,  Rappahannock  and  Vicksburg  campaigns, 
ending  with  the  surrender  of  Vicksburg  and  capture  of  Jackson  July  !•'•, 
Commands  held— Eng.  dopot  and  Post  of  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  from  Sept.,  '67, 
to  Oct.,  70. 

Hale,  Clayton  (Captain  16th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Pa.  Jan. 
7, 1832.  Retiring  year  1896;  appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  A'-twil  r<n,lc— Capt. 
59th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  July  17,  '61;  Major  April  1,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  5,  Y,3 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Dec.  8,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23, 
'66;  accepted  May  28,  '66;  trs.  to  34th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  tre.  to  10th  Inf.  April 
14,  '69;  Capt.  Sept.  24,  71.  Brevet  ran*— Brevet  Capt.  March  2,  V,7,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.  ;  Major 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary 
Ridge,  Tenn. ;  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.  Stqff  poti&m*  orrf//»Vd— R.  Q.  M.  34th  In-f.  Feb.  10, 
'67,  to  April  14,  '69.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  in 
Manassas  campaign,  '61 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  the  cam- 
paigns of  '63-4 ;  at  various  posts  from  '66  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged 
in  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va.,  '61  ;  battles  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Missionary 
Ridge  and  Franklin,  Tenn. 

Hale,  Harry  C.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.;  appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  J  <•/,/,// 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Hale,  Irving'  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).     Born  in  North  Bloomfield,  N.  Y., 


apparatus,  and  as  instructor  in  electric  measurements  at  Engineer  School  of 
Application,  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  July  26,  '86,  to  March,  '87;  Jan.  20,  '87, 
Recorder  of  Board  of  Engineer  Officers  on  aqueduct  bridge,  Washington,  D.  C. ; 
I  nstructor  in  Photography  April  30,  '87,  to  Aug.  27,  '88  ;  member  of  Board  of  Engi- 
neer Officers  on  Patrick  automobile  controllable  torpedo  June  25,  '88;  Aug.  20  to 
Sept.  14,  '88,  represented  Batt.  of  Engineers  in  Dept.  and  Div.  Rifle  competitions, 
at  Fort  Niagara;  won  first  Div.  gold  medal  and  Div.  skirmish  medal;  member  of 
Army  team;  Sept.  17,  '88,  to  Aug.  31,  '89,  on  duty  at  Mil.  Acad.,  as  Instructor  in 
Civil  and  Military  Engineering;  Sept.  1,  '89,  to  Feb.  28,  '90,  on  leave  of  absent  •: 
engaged  in  electric  engineering;  constructed  electric  railway  in  Denver,  Col.' 
Staff  positions  accepted— Q.  M.  Batt.  of  Engineers  April  30,  '87,  to  Aug.  27,  '88. 
Hale,  Joseph  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Feb.  1,  1839.  Retiring  year 


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1903;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  I,  5th  Mass.  Inf. 
April  19,  '61 ;  discharged  July  31,  '61 ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  B' 
1st  and  2d  Batt.  llth  U.  S.  Inf.,  Aug.  10,  '61,  to  May  25,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf. 
May  18,  '64;  accepted  May  26,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  21,  '65;  Capt.  March  2,  '85 
Staff  position*  occupied— Adj.  3d  Inf.  May  5,  72,  to  March  2,  '85. 

Hall,  Charles  B.  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Bprn  in  Portland,  Maine,  April  29, 
1846.  Retiring  year  1910;  appointed  from  Maine— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  25th  Maine  Inf.  Sept.  29,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  6,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out 
July  10,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  30th  Maine  Inf.  Jan.  6,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  2,  '65; 
2d  Lieut,  28th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  29,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '68; 
unassigned  March  31,  '69;  assigned  to  19th  Inf.  Dec.  23,  70;  Capt.  March  24, '88. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  the  battle  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads,  La. ;  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Pleasant  Hill,  La. 
Service — On  duty  with  regiment  in  Virginia,  doing  guard  and  picket  duty,  until 
July  10,  '63,  when  honorably  mustered  out  of  service  with  regiment ;  from  July, 
'63,  to  Jan.,  '64,  engage^  in  the  organization  of  the  30th  Maine  Vet.  Vols. ;  mus- 
tered as  1st  Lieut.  Co.  I,  30th  Maine  Vet.  Vols.,  in  Jan.,  '64,  with  continuous 
rank  as  1st  Lieut,  from  March  6,  '63 ;  assigned  to  and  on  duty  with  3d  Brigade, 
1st  Div.,  19th  Corps,  until  July, '65 ;  on  recruiting  service  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from 
Oct.  1,  '88,  to  Oct.  1,  '89;  on  duty  with  regiment.  Staff  positions  occupied— Old. 
Officer,  3d  Brig.,  1st.  Div.,  19th  Army  Corps,  from  March  to  June,  '64;  A.  A.  A. 
G.  and  A.  D.  C.,  same  Brigade,  June  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  Provost  Marshal,  same  Brigade, 
Oct.,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  A.  A.  I.  G.,  same  Brigade,  Jan.  to  July,  '65 ;  R.  Q.  M.  19th 
Inf.  May  1,  76,  to  .Feb.  23,  '82;  Adj.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  24,  '82,  to  March  31,  '87. 
ftaftfrs,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  Red  River  campaign  under  Gen.  Banks, 
and  in  the  battles  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads,  La.,  Pleasant  Hill,  La.,  and  Cane  River 
Crossing,  La. ;  also  in  the  several  affairs  during  the  retreat  of  Banks'  army ;  in 
reserve  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va. 

Hall,  Charles  S.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  76. 
Actual  Rank—N  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '87. 

Hall,  Henry  H.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  Cal.— Civil 
life.  Actual  Rank— Pvt.  Batt.  B,  Ind.  Pa.  1st  Art.,  from  Jan.  5,  '64,  to  Oct.  12, 
'65  ;  Post  Chap.  Sept.  7,  '89 ;  accepted  Sept.  13,  '89. 

Hall,  Herman  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
mn£— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Hall,  John  D.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Ami.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68  ;  accepted  Dec.  14,  '68 ;  Capt. 
and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  71 ;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Aug.  20,  '89. 

Hall,  Peter  P.  G.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Penn.  March  16,  1830. 
Retiring  year  1894 ;  appointed  from  Penn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2&  Lieut. 
26th  Penn.  Inf.  May  31,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  25,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  16,  '63; 
Add.  P.  M.  Nov.  6,  '63 ;  accepted  Nov.  17,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  15,  '65 ;  Maj. 
P.  M.  Jan.  17,  '67;  accepted  March  20,  '67. 

Hall,  Robert  H.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan  Nov.  15, 
1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy 
July  1,  '55 ;  graduated  July  1,  '60.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July 
1,  '60  ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Jan.  23,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  1,  '61  ;  Captain  Aug.  31, 


'63 ;  Major  22d  Inf.  May  21,  '83 ;  Lieut.-Colonel  6th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '88.  Brevet  rank 
—Brevet  Major  Nov.  24,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Lookout  Mountain,  Tenn.;  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel  Aug.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  battle  on  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.  Service — On  frontier 
duty  '61-2 ;  operations  and  actions  in  New  Mexico  June,  '61,  to  Aug.,  '62 ;  actions 

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leave  Aug.-Nov.,  '64;  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Burksville,  Va.,  and  Washington,  D.  C., 
Dec.,  '64,  to  Oct.,  '65;  frontier  duty  '65-71 ;  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  71-78; 
on  frontier  duty  78-79  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  79-83 ;  on  frontier  duty 
'83  ;  on  frontier  duty  '83-5;  in  Dept.  of  the  Platte  from  June,  '85,  to  April,  '89  ; 

in  Dept.  of  Arizona  April,  '89,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  of  Vols. 

Sept.  25,  '63,  to  July  25,  '64;  Adjutant  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  Sept.  1,  71,  to  July 
1,  78;  A.  D.  C.  July  1,  78,  to  Oct.  18,  78  ;  Acting  Insp.  Gen.  Dep.  of  the  Platte 
at  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  June,  '85,  to  April,  '89 ;  Acting  Insp.  Gen.  Dep.  of  Arizona 

from  April,  '89,  to .     Battles,  skirmishe*,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Lookout 

Mountain,  Tenn.,  Nov.  24,  '63 ;  battle  of  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.,  Aug.  19,  '64. 
Commands  held— Commanding  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.,  '64;  in  the  field;  Com.  Regi- 
ment at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  and  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  to  Dec.,  V,4. 

Hall,  William  P.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  June  11, 1848.  Retiring 
year  1912;  appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
'64;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  Rank—W  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15, 
'68;  unassigned  March  31,  '69;  assd.  to  5th  Cav.  July  14,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  July  1, 
76 ;  Capt.  March  8,  '87.  Waft'  positions  occupied — R.  Qm.  5th  Cav.  from  Oct.  5, 
76,  to  March  8,  '87.  Service— With  his  regiment  at  Batesville,  Ark.,  until  Maqch 
31,  '69 ;  unassigned  to  July  14,  '69;  joined  at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  Aup  IS, 
and  served  with  the  Republican  River  expedition  until  Nov.;  had  stations  at 
Fort  McPherson,  Plum  Creek  and  North  Platte,  with  occasional  tours  of  field 
service,  until  Nov.,  71 ;  leave  of  absence  until  Feb.,  72;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
Wyo.,  and  a  few  weeks  later  accompanied  a  detachment  of  the  regiment,  by  the 
way  of  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Arizona,  and  arrived  at  Camp 
Crittenden  in  June  ;  Jan.,  73,  was  charged  with  the  difficult  duty  of  protecting 
the  settlers  in  the  Senorita  Valley  against  the  incursions  of  predatory  Apaches 
who  infested  the  border.  During  this  period  he  had  three  affairs  (in  tlu-  valley) 
and  one  combat  (Whetstone  Mountains)  with  the  enemy,  and  conducted  his  opera- 
tions with  so  much  energy  and  judgment  as  to  win  the  congratulations  of  the  de- 
partment commander ;  participated  in  the  Apache  campaign  of  73 ;  served  as 
commissary  (relieved  July,  74),  and  quartermaster  at  Camp  Grant  from  Oct., 
73,  to  Sept.,  74;  on  sick-leave  of  absence  until  Sept.,  75  ;  assigned  to  temporary 
duty  at  St.  Louis  Barracks  until  Dec.;  rejoined  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  where  he 
had  station  until  June,  76 ;  participated  in  the  Sioux  campaign  in  Northern 
Wyoming,  and  in  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  of  76 ;  at  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell  until  April,  '80 ;  employed  as  quartermaster  for  the  Wind  River  expedi- 
tion of  77,  for  the  field  operations  of  the  regiment  in  Northern  Wyoming  during 
the  summer  of  78,  and  as  chief  quartermaster  for  the  expedition  aga'inst  the  hostile 
Utes  of  Colorado  during  the  fall  of  79 ;  participated  in  raising  the  siege  and  ar 
of  Milk  Creek,  Col.,  and  in  the  affair  (commanding)  at  Rifle  Creek,  Col.,  Oct. 
20,  79,  where  he  repelled  the  attacks  of  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy  and  suc- 
cessfully extricated  his  small  command  from  a  perilous  position ;  changed  sta- 
tion in  April,  '80,  to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  where  he  served  as  post  and  regimental 
quartermaster  until  Aug.,  '82,  when  he  was  transferred  with  the  regimental  head- 
quarters to  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.;  in  Depts.  of  the  Missouri  and  Texas  to  '90.  Bat- 
tles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  affair  on  Prairie- Dog  Creek  Nov.  '69 ;  in  the 
affair  at  Indian  Creek,  Wyo.,  and  the  battle  of  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  Sept.,  76. 

Hall,  "William  R.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June  26,75;  accepted  July  1, 
75 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June  26,  '80. 

Halleck,  "Walter  F.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug. 
25,  '45.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  ran/t— Priv.  Co.  I, 
llth  Mich.  Inf.,  July  25,  '62;  discharged  Aug.  13, '63;  2d  Lieut.  Veteran  Re- 
serve Corps  April  14,  '64 ;  accepted  April  16,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  6,  '65 ; 
2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  May  30,  '66 ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '66 ;  transferred  to  27th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '67  ;  retired  Sept.  29,  '68,  for  disability  result- 
ing from  wounds  and  injury  received  in  line  of  duty.  N rnVr — Engaged  with 
regiment  in  pursuit  of  the  Confederate  Gen.  Morgan  through  Kentucky  July, 
Aug.  and  Sept.,  '62;  while  serving  with  the  regiment  in  the  2d  Brigade,  2d  Div., 


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14th  Corps,  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Term.,  Dec.  31,  '62,  received  gunshot 
wound  resulting  in  total  loss  of  left  eye,  also  severe  wound  under  left  eye  and  in 
right  cheek,  causing  capture  and  confinement  in  Libby  Prison ;  after  exchange 
rejoined  regiment;  discharged  Aug.  13,  for  disability  arising  from  wounds  re- 
ceived in  battle ;  commissioned  by  President  Lincoln  as  2d  Lieut.  Veteran  Re- 
serve Corps  April  14,  '64;  served  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  com.  Co. 
during  Confederate  raid  in  July,  '64,  and  while  field  officer  of  the  day,  July  16, 
'64,  received  severe  injury  to  right  foot ;  engaged  in  conducting  Confederate 
prisoners  from  Washington  to  New  York,  Indianapolis  and  Johnson's  Island ; 
Com.  Co.  detailed  to  guard  the  conspirators  during  trial  for  the  assassination  of 
President  Lincoln  ;  member  of  Board  to  appraise  amount  of  damage  done  to 
private  property  in  the  construction  of  fortifications  in  and  around  the  National 
Capital  '64-65.  Staff  positions  occtipied—Poat  Adjutant  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A\ 
C.  S.  at  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col.,  '66-67  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  C.  S.  at  Fort  C.  F.  Smith, 
on  the  Big  Horn  River,  Mont.,  '68,  having  charge  of  the  construction  of  the 
Posts.  Battles,  xkirmixhe*,  etc. — Took  part  in  the  actions  at  Gallatin,  Tenn.,  Aug. 
13,  '62,  and  wilh  guerrillas  at  Fort  Riley,  on  the  Cumberland  River,  Tenn.,  Oct. 
5,  '62  ;  besieged  in  Nashville  prior  to  the  advance  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumber- 
land, under  Gen.  Rosecrans,in  Dec.,  '62  ;  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn., 
Dec.  31,  '62;  took  part  in  the  advance  on  Tullahoma,  action  at  Elk  River,  Tenu., 
July  1,  '63,  and  march  into  Georgia;  engaged  in  actions  with  Sioux  and  Chey- 
enne Indians  on  Fish  Creek,  Wyo.,  while  in  charge  of  escort  and  train  of  ninety- 
four  wagons,  '67 ;  and  at  Hayfield,  near  Fort  C.  F.  Smith,  in  Mont.,  '67.  History 
— Appointed  special  and  disbursing  agent  for  the  Interior  Department  in  '82  to 
take  a  census  of  the  Winnebago  Indians,  locate  them  upon  homesteads,  and  pay 
them  the  money  appropriated  by  act  of  Jan.  18,  '81.  Upon  the  completion  of 
this  important  duty  he  was  complimented  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior  and 
Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs  in  their  reports  of  '84 ;  present  residence,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 

Haller,  Granville  O.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  York,  Pa.,  Jan.  31, 19. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Wash.  T.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank~2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf. 
Nov.  17,  '39;  accepted  Nov.  25,  '39;  1st.  Lieut.  July  12,  '46;  Capt.  Jan.  1,  '48; 
Major  7th  Inf.  Sept.  25,  '61 ;  out  of  service  July  25,  '63;  Col.  Inf.  July  1,  '79'; 
accepted  July  1,  79;  assigned  to  23d  Inf.  Dec.  11,  79;  retired  Feb.  6,  '82. 
firevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  Sept.,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey ;  Brevetted  Major  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  andmer- 
torious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Chapultepec.  Honorably  mentioned — For  services 
in  Florida  (See  Lieut.  Gates',  8th  Inf.,  Diary  in  "  Sprague's  Florida  War,"  '48; 
pp.  360  to  376,  for  character  of  service  in  Florida ;  also  briefly  described  by  Major 
Belknap,  last  par.  p.  356 — they  are  fair,  unvarnished  history) ;  especially  noticed 
in  report  of  Lt.-Col.  Garland,  in  his  report  on  battles  of  Palo  Alto  and  Resaca  de 
la  Palma.  Service— Joined  Army  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  garrisoned  by  8th 
Infantry,  where  a  School  of  Instruction,  under  Capt.  George  Wright,  8th  Inf., 
was  instituted  for  the  new  Infantry  appointments;  the  spring  of  '40,  was  or- 
dered to  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y. ;  assigned  to  Lieut.  Braxton  Bragg's  (3d  Art.) 
Co.  of  Inf.  Recruits  organized  for  instruction ;  in  '40,  ordered  to  Carlisle  Bar- 
racks, Pa.,  to  accompany  Detachment  Dragoon  Recruits  to  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  under  Bvt.  Maj.  Wm.  Graham,  4th  Infantry  ;  thence  proceeded  overland  to 
and  joined  the  Headquarters  4th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Gibson,  Indian  Ty ;  detached  to 
Old  Fort  Holmes  (mouth  of  Little  River)  to  purchase  and  supply  provisions  to 
destitute  Indians  (driven  out  of  the  Choctaw  and  Chickasaw  countries)  through 
the  winter  of '40-1 ;  recalled  to  move  with  regiment  into  Florida  ;  arrived  in  Oct. 
'41 ;  accompanied  Major  Belknap's  (8th  Infantry)  expedition  into  the  Big  Cypress 
Swamp  in  Dec. ;  4th  Infantry  embarked  Sept.  30,  '42,  for  New  Orleans,  thence 
to  Jefferson  Barracks ;  as  Act.  Adjt.  was  directed  to  receive  and  receipt  for  all 
medical  stores  and  relieve  the  medical  officer  who  was  ordered  to  Pascagoula, 
Miss.,  on  his  arrival  at  New  Orleans ;  served  in  the  Army  of  Observation,  near 
Fort  Jesup,  La.,  under  Gen.  Taylor,  '44 ;  then  in  Army  of  Occupation,  Cor- 
pus Christi,  Texas,  '45  ;  Brigade  Major,  3d  Brigade,  Army  of  Occupation ;  A,  C, 


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S.,  3d  Brigade;  received  and  receipted  for  all  the  subs,  stores  escorted  by  Gen. 
Taylor's  Army  from  Brazos  Santiago,  en  route  to  Fort  Brown  (then  Taylor) ;  re- 
ceived and  accounted  for  the  vast  supplies  of  subsistence  captured  May  9th ; 
on  arrival  at  Comargo,  Mexico,  discharged  the  duties,  in  addition  to  Commissary 
of  3d  Brigade,  that  of  A.  A.  Q,  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  1st  Division,  Gen.  Twiggs 
commanding;  at  Walnut  Springs,  near  Monterey, the  entire  supply  of  provisions 
for  Gen.  Taylor's  Army  was  taken  up  and  accounted  for;  ordered  with  regiment 
to  join  Gen.  Scott's  Army,  and  became  a  part  of  Gen.  Worth's  Division ;  resigned 
the  duty  of  Com.  of  Subs,  to  retain  command  of  C  Co.  4th  Infantry,  on  embark- 
ing at  Brazos  Santiago  for  the  general  rendezvous  at  Lobos  Island ;  thence  to 
Isle  of  Sacrificios  in  front  of  Vera  Cruz;  landed,  approached,  and  began  siege 
of  Vera  Cruz ;  from  Vera  Cruz,  marched   afoot  to  City  of  Mexico,  participating 
in  every  great  combat  en  route ;  assigned  to  command  of  a  Bat.  of  Recruits  en- 
listed for  the  war  (which  had  arrived  in  Pueblo,  Mexico,  just  as  peace  was  re-es- 
tablished), and  preceded  regiment  to  New  Orleans  to  muster  them  out  of  service ; 
then  ordered  to   Dalton  and  Columbus,  Ga.,  to  muster  out  the  recruit*  enlisted 
there  for  the  War  with  Mexico;  detailed  on  recruiting  service '48-49;  joined 
Co.  I,  4th  Inf.  at  Fort  Howard,  Wis.,  '50 ;  ordered  with  Co.  to  Fort  Columbus, 
N.  Y.,  in  Nov.,  '52  ;  embarked  on  U.  S.  Store  Ship  "  Fredonia  "  and  sailed  around 
Cape  Horn,  arriving  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.,  in  June,  '53;  assigned  to 
Fort  Dalles,  Oregon  ;  in  '54  proceeded  from  Fort  Dalles,  Oregon,  with  !>»'•  enlisted 
men  to  the  east  of  the  Hudson  Bay,  Old  Fort  Boise   (en  route  an  equal  number 
of  volunteers  joined),  and  chastised  in  a  measure  the  band  of  Indian*  who  were 
engaged  in  the  massacre  of  the  Ward  train  of  immigrants  en  route  to  WoHtern 
Washington  Territory ;  returning  in   '55  with   regulars,  scouted   to   the   head- 
waters of  the  Missouri  River ;  hastening  back  to  Fort  Dalles,  found  the  Indians 
greatly  excited,  the  Yakima  Indians  under  arms,  and  their  agent,  Major  Boland, 
murdered  ;  proceeding  with  102  enlisted  men  and  four  officers  early  in  October, 
into  the  Yakima  country,  when,  near  the  present  site  of  Fort  Simcoe,  was  at- 
tacked by  a  large  force  of  Indians,  who  were  driven  out  of  the  timber ;  next 
morning  his  camp  was  completely  surrounded,  his  animals  cut  off  from  grass  and 
water;  hourly  during  the  day  souads  of  mounted  Indians  were  seen  approach- 
ing and  joining  the  war  party ;  Father  Pandoza,  a  Catholic  priest,  who  was  held 
as  a  prisoner,  declared  the  number  exceeded  two  thousand  fit  to  bear  arms;   they 
made,  however,  little  impression  this  day  upon  the  command  and  withdrew  at 
night,  affording  an  opportunity  to  reach  ground  more  favorable  for  marching  in 
retreat  that  night,  and  the  third  day  successfully  kept  a  body  of  pursuing  war- 
riors at  bay,  while  retreating  to  the  Dalles,  bringing  all  the  wounded,  and  the 
commissary -sergeant,  who,  in  the  last  charge  upon  the  savages,  was  killed  ;  re- 
turned under  Major  Rains,  4th  Inf.,  and  again  under  Col.  George  Wright,  9th 
Inf.  into  the  Yakima  country  '55  and  '56 ;  ordered  to  Fort  Townsend  with  Co. 
and  landed  Oct.,  '56,  to  construct  a  Post  as  an  asylum  for  inhabitants  when  mo- 
lested by  Northern  Indians  ;  relieved  Whatcom  when  invaded  by  Nootsack  war- 
riors ;  participated  in  the  San  Juan  imbroglio  '59,  from  first  to  last ;  ordered  to 
Fort  Mojave,  Arizona,  '60,  and  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  '61,  to  participate  in  the 
Rebellion  ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  McClel- 
lan  as  commandant  of  general  headquarters,  having  under  his  command  in  that 
capacity  the  93d  Regiment  N.  Y.  Vols.,  and  remaining  so  employed  through  the 
Virginia  and  Maryland  campaigns  of  Gen.  McClellan,  the  subsequent  campaign 
of  Gen.  Burnside,  and  through  a  portion  of  Gen.  Hooker's;  was  appointed  Pro- 
vost-Marshal-General for  Maryland,  but  in  consequence  of  Gen.  Lee's  invasion  of 
Pennsylvania,  was  assigned  to  duty  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Couch,  commanding  at 
Harrisburg,  Penna.,  and  served  thereon  until  July  25,  '63 ;  dismissed  *  from  the 

*"Maj.  Gen.  Darius  N.  Couch,  U.  S.  Vols.,  in  the  trial  before  the  Court  of  Inquiry  to  determine  whether 
Maj.  Haller  was  '  wrongfully  dismissed,'  in  his  certified  copy  of  the  proceedings,  page  18,  is  recorded  as 
follows : 

"  Quest,  by  Petitioner.  Did  Major  Haller  discharge  this  duty  to  your  satisfaction,  and  how  do  you  regard 
him? 

"  Answer.  Major  Haller's  service  while  on  duty  with  me  was  wholly  and  entirely  satisfactory.  I  do 
not  think  there  were  any  of  the  fighting  Generals  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  if  they  had  been  in  York, 


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service  by  Secretary  Stanton  for  alleged  "  disloyal  conduct  and  the  utterance  of 
disloyal  sentiments  "  July  25,  '63 ;  allowed  a  court  of  inquiry  by  joint  reso- 
lution of  Congress  March  3,  79 ;  declared  "  wrongfully  dismissed,"  and  returned 
to  service  from  Washington  Territory  July  1,  79,  as  Col.  of  Infantry,  to  rank 
from  Feb.  19,73;  assigned  to  23d  Infantry,  Dec.  11,  79;  retired  Feb.  6, '82. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Act.  Adj.  4th  Inf.,  '42  ;  A.  C.  S.  of  3d  Brigade,  Army  of 
Occupation,  '44;  also  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  1st  Division;  Adj.  4th  Inf., 
Jan.  1,  '43,  to  Sept.  10,  '45  ;  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  McClellan  and  Gen.  Couch  dur- 
ing the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  until  July  25,  '63.  Battles,  skirmwhes,  etc. — Partici- 
pated in  Col.  Worth's  fight  April  19,  '42,  at  Paloclakata  Hammocks,  which  vir- 
tually closed  the  war  ;  and  participated  in  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto  and  Resaca 
de  la  Palma  May  8  and  9,  '46,  as  ex-officip  Aid  to  Lt.  Col.  Garland,  4th  Inf.,  Com. 
3d  Brigade,  and  especially  noticed  in  his  Report ;  one  of  the  storming  party  at 
El  Molino  del  Rey  Sept.  8,  '47.  Commands  held—Butt,  of  Recruits  at  Pueblo, 
Mexico,  enlisted  for  the  war  with  Mexico  ;  Commandant  of  general  headquarters 
during  Virginia  and  Maryland  campaigns  on  Gen.  McClellan's  staff. 

Halloran,  James  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  .Ireland,  March  17,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904  ;  appointed  from  Oregon — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Mus.  Co. 
K,  9th  U.  S.  Inf.,  April  18,  '55;  discharged  April  18,  '60  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Wash.  T. 
Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  17,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  17,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Dec.  1,  '66  ;  accepted  Feb.  23,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  30,  71 ;  Capt.  Oct.  16,  '82. 

Hambright,  Henry  A.  (Major  and  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Pa. 
Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  G,  2d  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Dec.  6,  '46 ;  discharged  Aug.  10,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug. 

10,  '47 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  12,  '48 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  (declined),  March 
23, '61;  Capt.  1st  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  April  20, '61;  Capt.  llth  U.S.  Inf.  May  14, '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  of  Vol,  July  12,  '48  ;  accepted  to  U.  S.  A.  July  30,  '61 ;  Col.  79th  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  18,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '65 ;  trs.  to  29th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept. 
21,  '66  ;  Major  32d  Inf.  Jan.  27,  '69 ;  trs.  to  19th  Inf.  March  15,  '69 ;  retired  May 
6,  79,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.     Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Maj.  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga, 
Ga. ;  Col.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta 
campaign  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  June  7,  '65,  for  meritorious  services. 

Hamilton,  Frank  B.  (Captain  2d  Art).  Born  in  Ohio,  Aug.  31, 1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902  ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '58 ;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  17,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  18,  '64 ;  Capt.  14th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  2d  Art.  Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '62,  forgal- 
lant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md ;  Bvt.  Capt.  July  3, 
'63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penn. 

Hamilton,  John  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  sea.  Appointed  from  Ind. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '43 ;  graduated  July  1,  '47.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  13,  '50 ;  Captain  April 
27,  '61  ;  Major  1st  Art.  Aug.  13,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  Art.  Jan.  2,  '81 ;  Col.  Sept. 
14,  '83 ;  retired  Aug.  10,  '87,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  April 

11,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  investment  of  Fort  Pu- 
laski,  Ga. ;  Lieut.  Col.  June  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action 
at  Secessionville,  James  Island,  S.  C. ;  Col.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Olustee,  Fla. 

in  the  position  of  Major  Haller,  that  could  hare  done  any  better  than  he  did.  I  thought  so  at  that  time  and 
I  think  BO  now. 

"  Quc»t,  by  Petitioner.  Did  you  ever  hear  it  said  that  Maj.  Haller  was  disloyal  prior  to  the  time  you 
heard  of  his  dismissal  ? 

"  Answer.  Not  to  ray  remembrance.  When  I  heard  that  Major  Haller  was  accused  of  disloyalty,  I  was 
as  much  surprised  and  astounded  as  though  I  had  been  accused  of  the  same  crime,  or  any  other  in  the 
Unifoni  States,  etc.,  etc. 

"  Report  of  Gen.  McClellan,  etc.,  etc.,  from  July  26,  '61,  to  Nov.  7,  '62,  on  page  30,  find  '  Commandant  of 
General  Head  Quarters.'  The  General  mentions  his  appointment  of  Maj.  G.  0.  Haller,  and  the  duties  '  were 
always  satisfactorily  performed,'  See  also  page  181,  doing  field  duty.  He  recommended  his  name  for  Brevet 
Lieutenant-Colom  ' 


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262  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  HAM 

Hamilton,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from  the 
Army ;  retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  A,  1st  Inf.  and 
Ord.  Sgt.,  Oct.  14,  '60,  to  June  21,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  May  12,  '63 ;  accepted 
June  22,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '66 ;  Capt.  May  6,  79;  retired  April  14,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  siege  of  Vickaburg,  Miss. 

Hamilton,  John  M.  (Major  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Canada,  June  1,  1839.  Re- 
tiring year  1903:  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corp. 
Co.  "H,"  33d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  1,  '61,  to  June  2,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  C.  Inf. 
December  24,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  May  15,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  June 
20,  '67;  Capt.  39th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  6,  '67;  accepted  June  21,  '67;  unassigned 
April  20,  '69;  assigned  to  5th  Cav.  December  30,  70;  Maj.  1st  Cav.  April  21, 
'87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  War. 

Hamilton,  Samuel  T.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.,  March  10,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl. 
and  Sgt.  Co.'s  "I"  and  "B,"  and  Com.  Sgt.  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  Co.  "  B,"  15th  Penn. 
Cav.,  Aug.  22,  '62,  to  June  21,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  18,  '67  ;  accepted 
July  25,  V67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  27,  '68  ;  Capt.  June  14,  79. 

Hamilton,  William  R.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  at  Fond-du-Lac, 
Wis.,  June  13, '55.  Retiring  year  1919;  app.  from  Wis.;  graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.  class  of  76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  April 
18,  '83.  Service — Served  in  garrison  and  camp  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  76  to  78; 
at  Mariana,  Fla.,  and  Greenwood,  Fla.,  during  election  riots  Nov.,  76  ;  at  New- 
port, Ky.,  Pittsburgh,  Wilkeabarre  and  Scranton,  Pa.,  during  railroad  riots  July, 
77,  to  Nov.,  77  ;  appointed  Chief  Ordnance  Officer  of  troops  at  Wilkesbarre,  Pa"., 
Aug.  and  Sept.,  77;  served  in  garrison  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  78 
to  July,  79 ;  detailed  as  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Asbury  I'ni- 
versity,  Greencastle,  Ind.,  and  State  University,  La  Fayette,  Ind.,  79-83  ;  in  gar- 
rison Forts  Wadsworth  and  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  '83-87  ;  Fort  Omaha,  N 
Oct.  1,  '84,  to  Dec.  5,  '85 ;  at  Salt  Lake  City,  Dec.  5,  '85,  to  Oct.  1,  '86  ;  at  <  < 
ernor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  '86-7  ;  Instructor  of  Conn.  National  Guard  '87;  Instructor 

of  N.  Y.  National  Guard  June  22,  '88,  to .    Staff  positions  o<:-><)>'t>  I     \ '.  -t  Adj. 

Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  '87-88.  History— Son  of  Charles  S.  Hamilton,  class  of 
'48,  U.  S.  M.  A. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Indiana  Legion,  and  Chief  of  Art.  State*  of  Indiana, 
'80-83;  degree  of  M.S.  conferred  by  Asbury  University  '82;  author  of  "  1'nu -tk-al 
Instructions  for  the  National  Guard,"  "  Authorized  Tactics  for  the  Order  of  Knights 
of  Pythias,"  "  Elementary  Principles  connected  with  the  Art  of  War,"  "  Cadet 
Days,"  "  Our  Young  Soldiers,"  etc. 

Hammond,  Andrew  Q.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Hartford,  Conn., 
May  26,  '57.  Retiring  year  1921 ;  app.  from  Conn.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
class  of '81.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  11,  '81;  1st  Lieut.  April  11, 
'89.  Service — Served  with  regiment  in  the  field  at  Del  Rio  and  Maver's  Spring, 
Texas,  from  Sept.  29,  '81,  to  Feb.  22,  '82;  on  leave  to  May  1,  '82;  with  regiment 
at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  and  scouting  (Mayer's  Spring,  May  4  to  July  5)  to  May  3, 
'8,3 ;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  Aug.  30,  '83  ;  at  Fort  Clark  and  in  the  field,  Texas, 
to  June  3,  '85 ;  in  the  field,  New  Mexico,  to  Nov.  14,  '85 ;  served  as  Adjutant, 
Quartermaster  and  Commissary  of  San  Antonio  Battalion  of  8th  Cav.  till  Aug. 
28 ;  the  rest  of  the  time  in  command  of  Troop  "  K,"  8th  Cav.,  at  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  and  in  the  field  to  May  1,  '87  ;  on  leave  to  Sept.  1,  '87  ;  with  regiment  at 
Fort  Hancock,  Texas,  as  Post  Adjutant,  Quartermaster,  Commissary,  etc.,  to  May 
9,  '88 ;  with  regiment  in  the  march  to  the  Dep.  of  Dakota  from  May  9,  '88,  to 
Sept.  16,  '88,  and  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont,  to  Aug.  2,  '89 ;  under  instruction  at  the 
U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  of  Application,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Sept.  1,  '89, 

to .     Staff  positions  occupied—^.,  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  8th  Cav. 

in  the  field  till  Aug.  28,  '85 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Hancock, 
Tex.,  from  Sep.  1,  '87,  to  May  9, '88.  Commands  held— Of  Troop  "  K "  in  the 
field  from  Aug.  28  to  Nov.  14,  '85. 

Hammond,  Brant  C.  (Post  Chaplain).    Born  in  Bradford,  Pa.,  Nov.  "1: 


HAN  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  TJ.   S.   ARMY.  263 

Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  Iowa.  Actual  rank — Chaplain  5th  Wis.  Inf. 
Oct.  1,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  20,  '65 ;  Post  Chaplain  Feb.  26,  '85 ;  accepted 
March  16,  '85.  History — Spent  his  youth  mainly  in  Wis.,  whither  his  parents 
removed  when  he  was  but  seven  years  of  age ;  was  educated  in  the  Wis.  State 
University,  Lawrence  University,  Appleton,  Wis.,  and  Garrett  Biblical  Institute, 
Evanston,  111.,  and  became  a  member  of  the  West  Wisconsin  Annual  Conference 
of  Methodist  Ministers  in  '63.  The  following  year  he  helped  to  recruit  a  com- 
pany of  volunteers  at  Albany,  Green  Co.,  Wis.,  which  was  assigned  to  the  5th 
Wis.  Vol.  Inf.;  reorganized  as  a  twelve  months'  regiment,  with  three  veteran  three 
years'  companies.  He  was  elected  Chaplain  of  this  regiment  by  the  field  and  line 
officers,  and  mustered  in  Oct.  1,  '64,  and  remained  with  the  regiment  till  the 
close  of  the  war,  when  it  was  disbanded,  and  the  three  veteran  companies 
attached  to  the  36th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  When  the  5th  Wis.  was  mustered  out  of 
service  he  was  elected  Chaplain  of  the  36th  Wis.,  but,  being  home  at  the  time 
and  the  war  being  over,  did  not  go  back  to  be  mustered  in  as  Chaplain  of  this 
regiment. 

Hammond,  "William  A.  (Brig.  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.,  Aug.  28, 
'28.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June 
29,  '49 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  29,  '54 ;  resigned  Oct.  31,  '60  ;  Asst.  Surg.  May 
'28,  61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  and  Surg.  Gen.  April  25,  '62  ;  out  of  service  Aug.  18,  '64 ;  re- 
stored to  the  Army  and  placed  on  the  retired  list  as  Brig.  Gen.  and  Surg.  Gen. 
Aug.  27,  79,  under  a,ct  of  March  15,  78. 

Hamner,  William  H.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  April  22,  '38. 
Retiring  year  1902 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
3d  R.  I.  Art.  Oct.  15,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  8,  '63  ;  Capt.  June  9,  '63 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Aug.  4,  '65 ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  "  H,"  and  Qm.  Sergt.,  1st 
Art.,  Feb.  13,  '56,  to  Oct.  14,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Oct.  16,  '67  ;  accepted  Oct. 
17, '67;  1st  Lieut.  July  27,  75 ;  Capt.  Aug.  31,  '87.  Service— Engaged  in  the 
defense  of  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.t  April,  '61 ;  in  the  Dept.  of  the  South  and  engaged 
on  Gen.  Sherman's  Port  Royal  expedition;  on  duty  in  the  U.  S.  Signal  Corps 
fifteen  months. 

Hampson,  Jesse  A.  P.  (Major  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  May  10, 1838.  Retiring 
year  1902 ;  appointed  from  Iowa — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  M,  4th  Iowa 
Vol.Cav.,  Nov.  6,  '61  ;  discharged  April  1,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  19, 
'62  -,  accepted  April  1,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  31,  '63 ;  Capt.  Feb.  3,  '65 ;  Maj.  12th 
Inf.  Aug.  21,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;  Capt.  July  2,  '63,  and  Maj. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 
Service— At  Fort  Laramie,  D.  T.,  May  to  June,  '62  ;  com.  Co.  at  Ft.  Kearney,  Neb., 
to  Feb.,  '63 ;  joined  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chan- 
cellorsville and  Gettysburg ;  on  regimental  recruiting  service  Nov.,  '63,  to  March, 
'64;  commanded  regiment  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spott- 
sylvania  Court  House,  North  Anna,  Cold  Harbor  and  the  siege  of  Petersburg;  on 
frontier  duty  with  regiment  from  '65  to  '88 ;  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  to  '89 ;  on  sick 
leave  to  '90. 

Hancock,  William  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  13,  '83  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  4,  '89. 

Handbury,  Thomas  H.  (Major  of  Engineers).    Born  in  Pa.  Oct.  15, 1841. 

i^i?       • _     -«/\/\F  •         .»          1        /•  Tfc  /^( 1_A       „  i.     TT        LJ          Vf  •?  1  !4-*i-»*«r       A    s»0/lntvt  \r       Till  17 


Major  June  2,  '84. 

Hanna, 
Cadet  at 

HannayrJohn  w7(Captain  Sd'fnf.)."  BonTin  England  Sept.  15,  1845.  Re- 
tiring year  1905;  appointed  from  Penn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
198th  Pa.  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '64 ;  resigned  Feb.  15,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  C.  H.  Art. 


264  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  HAR 

March  10,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  10,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Sept.  28,  '66 ;  ac- 
cepted Feb.  15,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  15,  73  ;  Capt.  Feb.  1,  '87. 

Hanson,  Thomas  G.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Cal.  Appointed 
from  Cal.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Happersett,  John  C.  G.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  Dec.  24, 1837. 
Retiring  year  1901 ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Aaat.  Surg.  Aug.  26, 
'61 ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Oct. 
1,  76.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Captain  and  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war.  Service— -On  duty  at  U.  S.  A.  Gen.  Hospital,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  until  Nov.,  '61 ;  with  battalion  of  regular  troops,  in  the  field,  in  Mis- 
souri, and  on  march  with  the  same  to  St.  Charles,  Mo.;  in  the  operations  result- 
ing in  the  capture  of  New  Madrid  and  Island  No.  10 ;  with  battalion  1st  U.  S. 
Inf.  in  the  advance  upon  Corinth,  Miss.,  from  Hamburg  Landing,  Tenn.  River, 
and  in  operations  resulting  in  the  evacuation  of  same ;  in  fortifications  there  and 
at  battle  of  Oct.  2  and  3,  '62  ;  retired  from  field  duty  Oct.,  '62,  and  assigned  in 
charge  of  Gen.  Hosp.  No.  2,  Jackson,  Tenn.;  March,  '63,  on  duty  in  office  of  Supt. 
of  Genl.  Hospitals,  Memphis,  Tenn. ;  May,  '63,  in  charge  of  Overton  Genl.  Hos- 
pital, Memphis,  Tenn.,  until  Feb.  7,  '65;  Executive  Officer  Jefferson  Genl.  Hos- 
pital, Jefferson  vi  lie,  Ind.,  to  June,  '65;  office  of  Asst.-Surgeon  General  U.  S.  A., 
Louisville,  Ky.,  until  June,  '65;  in  charge  of  Crittenden  Genl.  Hospital,  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  to  Nov.,  '65;  Jefferson  Hospital,  Jefferson  vi  lie,  Ind.,  until  Dec.,  '65; 
Medical  Director's  office,  Dept.  of  the  Carolinas,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  Sept.,  '66  ; 
Surgeon-in-Chief,  Bureau  Freedmen,  etc.,  to  April,  '67 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Charles- 
ton, S.  C.,  to  Aug.,  '68;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Washington,  Md.,  to  July,  71  ;  Post 
Surgeon,  Fort  Garland,  Col.,  to  June,  73;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Lyon,  C>1.,  to 
April,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  June,  '80;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort 
Ringgold,  Texas,  to  Oct.,  '80 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Brown,  Texas. 

Harbach,  Abram  A.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Aug. 
14,  1841.  Retiring  year,  1905;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Sergt.  Co.  E, 
1st  Iowa  Inf.,  May  7,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  20,  '61;  Priv.  and  Corp.  Co.  H,  1st 
Batt.,  llth  Inf..  Dec.  7,  '61.  to  June  20,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  1 1 ,  V,2  ;  ac- 
cepted June  20,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66; 
Capt.  June  20,  '67 ;  accepted  April  10,  '67.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  captain  U.  S. 
Army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Scr- 
vic«--Served  under  Gen.  Lyon;  on  regimental  recruiting  service  (llth  Inf.)  to 
April,  '63;  mustering  and  disbursing  duty  in  Iowa  and  Pennsylvania  Feb.,  '64, 
to  May,  '65 ;  stationed  at  Richmond,  Va.,  from  May,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '67 ;  at  Baton 
Rouge,  La.,  to  April,  '69 ;  at  Forts  Pembina  and  Totten,  Dak.,  from  May,  '69,  to 
Dec.,  77  ;  on  escort  duty  with  Northern  Boundary  Survey  72-73  ;  Dept.  of  Texas 
(Fort  Brown)  from  Jan.*,  78,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  General  Recruiting  Service,  Columbus 
Bks.,  Ohio,  79-80;  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Nov., '81,  to  May, '85;  Fort 

Assinniboine,  Mont.,  from  June,  '85,  to .    Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  ° 

Batt.,  " " 
I,  '67. 
sythe, 

ville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (wounded),  Tlappahannock  Station,  and  opera- 
tions at  Mine  Run,  Va. 

Hardeman,  Letcher  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  1,  '82;  graduated  July 
1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Hardie,  Francis  H.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).    Born  in  Cal.    Appointed  from 
N.  J.— Civil  life.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72,  to  Ma\ 
75  (resigned  Jan.  10,  73 ;  reinstated  Feb.  10,  73).     Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  3d 
Cav.  July  28,  76;  accepted  Aug.  18,  76;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  21,  '81.     Staff  /«» 
occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  3d  Cav.  Nov.  22,  '84,  to  Aug.  31,  '88. 

Hardin,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  G,  1st  U.  S.  Cav.,  from  Aug.  17, 
72,  to  June  6,  77  ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  G,  1st  Cav.,  from  Oct.  15,  78,  to  Apr. 


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23,  |82;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Mar.  27,  '82;  accepted  April  24, '82;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 

Hardin,  Edward  B.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).    Born  in  Ky.    Appointed  from 

3  17,74. 
'taff  posi- 
7th  Inf. 
Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Sept.  7,  '87. 

Hardin,  Martin  D.  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  111.    Appointed 
from  111.     Cadet  at 
'59.     Actual  ran i 
1st  Lieut.  May 
'62  ;  hon.  must. 

hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66  ;  Maj.  43d~U.  S.  Inf.  "July  28^  '66; 'accepted  Sept.  7, 
'66  ;  trs.  to  1st  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Brig.  Gen.  Dec.  15,  '70, 
for  loss  of  left  arm  and  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  29, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Groveton,  Va. ;  Maj.  Aug. 
30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  (2d),  Va. ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  14,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  an  encounter  with 
a  band  of  guerrillas ;  Col.  May  23,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  North  Anna  River,  Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Service — On  garrison  and  frontier 
duty  '59-61 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  and  as  A.  D.  C.  to  Col.  H.  J.  Hunt, 
commanding  Reserve  Artillery,  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  participated  in  the  siege 
of  Yorktown,  seven  days'  battles  in  front  of  Richmond,  battles  of  Groveton  and 
the  second  Bull  Run,  in  the  latter  of  which  he  was  twice  wounded,  '61-2 ;  in  de- 
fenses of  Washington  ;  on  provost  and  court-martial  duty  in  Washington  ;  com- 
manding his  regiment  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg  and  the  action  of 
Falling  Waters ;  commanding  a  brigade  and  engaged  in  the  Rapidan  campaign  ; 
while  engaged  in  guarding  the  railroad  at  Catlett's  Station,  Va.,  he  was  severely 
wounded  by  a  guerrilla,  resulting  in  the  loss  of  his  left  arm,  '62-3 ;  on  court- 
martial  duty  ;  commanding  draft  rendezvous  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa. ;  in  campaign  of 
'64  to  Richmond ;  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Washington  against  General  Early, 
and  commanding  district  of  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  '64-5 ;  superintended  recruitment  of 
his  regiment  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  commanded  it  to  March  15,  '69,  when  it  having 
been  consolidated  with  the  1st  Infantry,  he  was  transferred  to  the  latter.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  Groveton  and  Second  Bull  Run,  in  addition  to  the 
Peninsula  battles  ;  Bristoe  Station,  Rappahannock  Station,  Spottsylvania,  North 
Anna.  Tolopotomy  and  Bethesda  Church.  Commands  held — Comg.  3d  Brig.  Pa. 
Res.  Sept.,  '62 ;  comg.  brigade  in  campaign  of  '64. 

Harding',  Chester  (Additional  Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Miss. 
Appointed  from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  gradu- 
ated June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  of  Eng.  June  12,  '89. 

Hare,  Luther  R.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Texas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '70 ;  graduated  June  17,  '74. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  17,  '74 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  '76.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  7th  Cav.  Nov.  30,  '81,  to  Nov.  7,  '83;  A.  D.  C.  Nov. 
20,  '83,  to  May  10,  '86;  Adjt.  7th  Cav.  Aug.  14,  '86,  to  July  20,  '87;  A.  D.  C. 
Sept.  4,  '87,  to  April  5,  '88. 

Hargous,  Charles  B.  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  April  13,  1844. 
Retiring  year,  1908;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
15th  N.  Y.  Eng.  Dec.  1,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June  25,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  15th  N.  Y. 


Bvt.  1st  Lt.  March  2,  '67,   for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Sedgwick's 
Crossing,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war.     Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  40th  Inf.  May  15,  '67,  to  Dec. 
24,  '67. 
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Harkins,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
Nev.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Inf., 
from  Dec.  3,  '53,  to  Dec.  3,  '58 ;  Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  F,  2d  Mass.  Vol.  Cav.,  from 
March  26,  '63,  to  Jan.  9,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  24,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf. 
Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  Sept.  26,  '81; 
retired  March  20,  '85,  for  disability  in  the  line  of  duty. 

Harlow,  Frank  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Vermont.  Appointed 
from  Vt.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  13,  79;  transferred  to  1st  Art.  Aug.  11. 
79 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  7,  '86. 

Harman,  John  A.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lt.  7th  Cav.  June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  July  5,  '87. 

Harmon,  Millard  P.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  76;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  June  12,  '80  ;  transferred  to  1st  Art.  July  21,  '80  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  4,  '88. 

Harris,  Floyd  W.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  W.  Va.  Appoint.'.! 
from  \V.  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Harris,  Henry  L.  (First  Lieut,  and  Adj.  1st  Art.).    Born  in  Pa.    Appointed 
from  N.  .1.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Dec.  4,  '65  ;  graduated  June  I  v 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  76.     Sta/  posi- 
tions occupied — Adj.  April  15,  '87. 

Harris,  Henry  S.  T.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  at  Churl.. 
ville,  Va.,  Nov.  25,  '63.  Retiring  year  1927.  Appointed  from  Va. — Civil  lite. 
Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Jan.  5,  '86;  accepted  Aug.  11,  '86.  Service — In  the  Dep. 
of  Texas,  at  Post  of  San  Antonio,  Forts  Clark,  Ringgold,  Mclntosh,  Davis,  ( 'amp* 
at  Eagle  Pass  and  Pena  Col.;  in  the  Dept.  of  Dakota  at  Fort  Keogh  and  old  Fort 
Pierre.  Hi»tory — Graduated  from  the  Collegiate  department  of  the  Columbian 
University,  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  from  the  Medical  department  of  the  same  in- 
stitution '84 ;  served  in  Children's  Hospital,  D.  C.,  and  at  Washington  Asylum 
Hospital. 

Harris,  Moses  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  New  Hampshire,  Sept.  6,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp'l  and 
Sergt.  Co.  G,  1st  Cav.,  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  G,  4th  Cav.,  March  19,  '57,  to  June  15, 
'64;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  May  18,  '64;  accepted  June  15,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  15, 
'64 ;  Capt.  June  20,  72.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Capt.  Sept.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  service?  at  the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va.  Service — At  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kansas,  April  30,  '57 ;  May  to  Oct.,  '57,  on  expedition  against  Cheyenne 
Indians  under  Col.  E.  V.  Sumner,  1st  Cav.;  with  troop  at  Fort  Riley,  Kansas, 
Nov.,  '57,  to  May,  '60 ;  summer  of  '58  marched  with  troop  to  Sweet  Water  River, 
Neb.,  en  route  to  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah,  and  returned  to  Fort  Riley;  with  troop 
on  expedition  against  Kiowa  Indians  under  Major  John  Sedgwick,  1st  Cav.,  May 
to  Aug.,  '60 ;  Sept.,  '60,  to  Dec.,  '61,  with  troop  at  Fort  Wise,  Kan.  (designation 
of  regiment  changed  from  1st  to  4th  Cav.  by  act  of  Aug.  3,  'til);  with  troop  at 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  Jan.,  '62 ;  re-enlisted  20th  Jan.,  '62,  and  received  a 
furlough  for  two  months;  rejoined  troop  in  the  field  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  March, 
'62,  and  took  part  in  the  various  marches  and  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Cum- 
berland from  March,  '62,  to  June,  '64 ;  took  part  m  Atlanta  campaign  as  far  as 
Kenesaw  Mountain,  participating  in  various  Cavalry  affairs  and  skirmish e> : 
joined  the  1st  Cav.  near  Light-house  Point,  Va.,  12th  July,  '64;  28th  July,  '<14, 
accompanied  his  regiment  into  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  taking  part  in  all  of  the 
various  operations  of  his  regiment  incident  to  the  campaign  in  that  region  to 
Feb.,  '64 ;  Feb.  27,  '65,  accompanied  his  regiment  with  the  Cav.  Corps,  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  under  Gen.  Sheridan,  on  an  expedition  towards  Lynchburg,  Va.; 
with  his  regiment  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  May  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  with  his  troop  (M,  1st 
Cav.)  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Jan.  to  April,  '$(} ;  with  troop  at 
Camp  Lyon,  I.  T.,  May,  '66,  to  April,  '69,  in  various  scouts  and  skirmishes ;  from 


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27th  April  to  llth  Sept.,  '69,  marched  with  his  troop  from  Camp  Lycn,  T.  T.,  to 
Camp  Grant,  A.  T.;  with  troop  at  Camp  Grant,  A.  T.,  engaged  in  scouting  opera- 
tions against  hostile  Apache  Indians  from  Sept.,  '69,  to  March,  '70,  taking  part  in 
several  small  engagements  ;  March  to  May,  70,  engaged  in  constructing  a  wagon- 
road  to  the  new  post  in  the  White  Mountains,  A.  T.;  May,  70,  to  Feb.,  71,  on  re- 


detachment  of  recruits  to  the  5th  Cav.,  at  Camp  Lowell,  A.  T.,  and  1st  Cav.,  Camp 
Apache,  A.  T. ;  18th  of  May  to  14th  of  Aug.,  73,  marched  with  a  detachment  of 
the  1st  Cav.  (troops  L  and  M)  from  Camp  Apache,  A.  T.,  to  Fort  Walla- Walla, 
W.  T. ;  Aug.  to  Oct.,  73,  on  court-martial  duty  at  Sitka,  Alaska ;  Oct.,  73,  to 
May,  75,  at  Fort  Walla- Walla,  W.  T.;  summer  of  74  in  Wallowa  Valley,  W.  T., 
watching  restless  Nez  Perce  Indians  under  Chief  Joseph ;  May,  75,  to  Oct.,  77, 
at  Fort  Colville,  W.  T. ;  continued  at  Fort  Colville,  W.  T.,  until  April,  78,  when 
received  leave  of  absence  for  six  months;  his  troop  being  ordered  into  the  field 
against  the  hostile  Snake  and  Bannock  Indians,  he  surrendered  the  unexpired  por- 
tion of  his  leave  of  absence  and  joined  his  troop  in  the  field  Aug-  6, 78,  and  partici- 
pated in  that  campaign  under  Gen.  O.  O.  Howard ;  at  Fort  Walla- Walla,  W.  T., 
until  February  11,  79,  when  received  leave  of  absence  for  two  months,  rejoining 
his  troop  at  Fort  Walla-Walla  April  5,  79  ;  May  and  June,  79,  in  command  of 
his  troop,  forming  a  portion  of  the  escort  to  the  Dep.  Commander  and  Governor 
Ferry  of  Washington  Territory  in  visiting  the  Columbia  River  Indians ;  from 
July  6,  '80,  to  August  28,  '80,  on  detached  service  in  connection  with  rifle  prac- 
tice competition,  winning  a  place  on  the  Department  Team  in  the  competition 
held  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  on  the  19th,  20th  and  21st  days  of  July,  '80, 
and  commanding  the  Department  Team  in  the  Division  competition  held  at  the 
Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  August,  '80;  performing  garrison  and  scouting 
duty  at  Fort  Walla-Walla,  until  Sept.  6,  '81,  when  was  ordered  to  report  with  his 
troop  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  in  readiness  for  field  duty  in  Ariz. ; 
proceeded  by  rail  to  Roseburg,  Oregon,  marched  to  Reading  Cal.,  thence  by  rail, 
to  Lathrop,  Cal.,  where  the  troop  was  ordered  into  camp  to  await  orders ;  Sept. 
24  on  Board  of  Officers  for  the  purchase  of  horses  at  Sacramento,  Cal.,  and  Sept. 
27  on  Board  of  Officers  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  in  connection  with 
mounted  rifle  practice ;  October  4  left  Lathrop  with  troop  by  rail  for  Arizona  ; 
Oct.  7  took  the  trail  of  hostile  Apaches  at  San  Simeon  Station,  Arizona,  and  pur- 
sued to  the  Mexican  line ;  scouting  with  troop  against  hostile  Apaches,  and  at 
Camp  Huachuca  and  Fort  Bowie,  Arizona,  until  January  20,  '82,  when  took  sta- 
tion at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.  ;  February,  '82,  on  Board  for  the  pur- 
chase of  Cavalry  horses ;  April  11,  '82,  left  Presidio  with  troop  for  field  service  in 
Arizona ;  scouting  against  hostile  Apaches  in  Arizona  until  May  25,  when  re- 
turned to  station  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco ;  performing  garrison  duty 
at  the  Presidio  and  on  various  boards  for  the  inspection  and  purchase  of  Cavalry 
horses  until  Aug.,  '83,  when  established  CampSchofield  at  San  Rafael,  California, 
returning  to  station  at  the  Presidio  Oct.  8,  '83  ;  March  28  to  April  12,  '84,  con- 
ducting recruits  for  the  1st  Cav.  to  Fort  Walla-Walla,  Washington  Territory ; 
June  20,  '84,  changed  station  with  troop  to  Fort  Custer,  Montana,  proceeding  by 
rail  to  Helena,  Montana,  and  marching  from  thence  to  Fort  Custer,  where  he  ar- 
rived July  15,  '84 ;  on  duty  with  troop  at  Fort  Custer,  being  engaged  in  various 
scouting  operations  until  .June  17,  '85,  when  received  leave  of  absence  for  three 
months,  returning  to  Fort  Custer  Sept.  17,  '85  ;  continued  with  troop  at  Fort  Cus- 
ter, engaged  in  garrison  duties  and  scouting  work  until  Aug.  15,  '86,  when,  in 
compliance  with  telegraphic  instructions  from  Headquarters  of  the  Army  and  the 
orders  of  the  Department  Commander,  proceeded  to  take  station  in  the  Yellow- 
stone National  Park,  receiving  orders  to  report  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior  for 
instructions  relative  to  the  protection  of  the  National  Park;  having  so  reported, 
was  directed  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior  to  perform  the  civil  duties  theretofore 
performed  by  the  Superintendent  of  the  Park  and  his  assistants  ;  in  comph- 


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ance  with  orders  established  the  post  of  Camp  Sheridan  at  Mammoth  Hot  Springs, 
Wyoming,  within  the  National  Park,  and  continued  to  perform  the  civil  duties 
pertaining  to  the  office  of  the  Superintendent  of  the  Yellowstone  National  Park, 
and  at  the  post  of  Camp  Sheridan  until  June  1,  '89,  when  with  troop  took  station 
at  Fort  Custer,  Montana ;  on  practice  march  and  at  Camp  Alexander  Chambers 
(summer  camp  of  instruction)  from  Aug.  15  to  Sept.  25,  '89  ;  on  leave  of  absence 
from  Sept.  29  to  Dec.  29,  '89;  on  recruiting  duty  at  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  from 
Feb.  1,  '90,  to  date,  April  14,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  at  Camp 
Apache,  A.  T.,  March  to  Sept.,  71.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  action  at  Solo- 
mon's Fork,  Kansas,  July  29,  '57 ;  engagement  at  Blackwater  Springs,  Kan.,  July 
11,  '60 ;  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  6th  and  7th  of  April,  '62 ;  Corinth,  Miss.,  9th  and  14th 
of  May  and  14th  of  June,  '62 ;  Perryville,  Ky.,  8th  of  Oct.,  '62  ;  Stone  River, 
Tenn.,  Dec.  30,  '62,  to  5th  Jan.,  '63;  Spring  Hill,  Tenn.,  9th  March,  '63;  Snow 
Hill,  Teim.,  1st  April,  '63  ;  Franklin,  Tenn.,  10th  April,  '63  ;  Middleton,  Tenn., 
20th  and  23d  May,  '63 ;  Shelbyville,  Tenn.,  27th  and  30th  June,  '63 ;  Ringgold, 
Ga.,  Sept.  18  and  19,  '63;  Chickamauga  Creek,  Ga.,  19th  to  25th  Sept.,  '63 ;  en- 
gagement at  Dallas,  Ga.,  May  26  and  28,  '64 ;  engagement  at  Deep  Bottom,  Va., 
Aug.,  '64;  Newtown,  Va.,  llth  Aug,  '64;  Shepherdstown,  Va.,  25th  Aug.,  '04; 
Leetown,  Va.,  28th  Aug.,  '64;  Smithfield,  Va.,  29th  Aug.,  '64;  Winchester,  19th  Sep., 
'64;  Millford,  Va.,  22d  Sept.,  '64  ;  Waynesboro',  Va.,  28th  Sept.,  '64  ;  Tom's  Creek, 
Va.,  9th  Oct., '64;  Cedar  Creek,  Va.,  19th  Oct.,  '64;  and  Appomattox  Court-Houoe, 
Virginia,  9th  April,  '65 ;  campaign  against  hostile  Snake  and  Piute  Indians  '67-8. 
Commands  held — Command  of  a  detachment  1st  Cavalry  May  18,  '78,  to  August 
14,  73 ;  command  of  troop  October,  73,  to  May,  75 ;  Fort  Colville,  W.  T., 
May,  75,  to  Oct.,  77  ;  command  of  troop  at  Fort  Walla- Walla  May  and  June, 
79  ;  Camp  Schofield,  San  Rafael,  Cal.,  Aug.,  '83,  to  Oct.  8,  '83  ;  Camp  Sheridan, 
Wyoming,  till  June  1,  '89. 

Harris,  Peter  C.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kingston,  Ga.,  Nov.  10, 
'65.  Retiring  year  1929.  Appointed  from  Ga.  Graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of 
'88.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  11,  '88.  Service— Field  service  in 
Oklahoma,  shortly  after  the  opening  of  Oklahoma  for  settlement;  from  June  14, 
'89,  to  Feb.  18,  '90,  at  Camp  Wade,  near  Kingfisher,  Ind.  Ter.  Commands  /^A/- 
Camp Wade  from  Oct.  14,  '89,  to  Jan.  28,  '90 ;  Co.  D,  Indian  Scouts,  at  Fort  Sill, 
I.  T.,  from  March  6,  '90,  to . 

Harrison,  George  P.  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art).  Born  in  California  Nov.  8, 
1851.  Retiring  year  1915.  Appointed  from  Cal.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art. 
June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  20,  '81.  Service— Served  with  regiment  till  Jan., 
75 ;  ordered  to  West  Point  Military  Academy  as  instructor  in  the  Dept.  of  Lan- 
guages ;  relieved  from  duty  at  Military  Academy  Aug.,  79;  absent  in  Europe  till 
May,  '80 ;  ordered  for  instruction  to  Artillery  School  at  Ft.  Monroe,  Va. ;  gradu- 
ated from  Artillery  School  May,  '82 ;  on  duty  with  regiment  in  Maryland,  Kansas 
and  Alabama  until  Mar.,  '86  ;  while  on  duty  with  light  batterv  K  of  regiment 
at  Ft.  Leaven  worth  from  '83  to  '85,  was  on  additional  duty  at  Infantry  and  Cav- 
alry School  of  Application  as  Instructor  of  Artillery  and  Engineering;  on  duty 
since  '86  as  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  University  of  Cali- 
fornia, Berkeley,  Cal. 

Harrison,  Ralph  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  1885 ;  graduated  June  12, 
'89.  Actual  Rank—K&&.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '89  ;  2d  Lieut.  June 
22,  '89. 

Harrold,  Christopher  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  New  Hampshire, 
inted  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  17th  N.  H. 


'.,  Nov.  7,  '62,  to  April  16,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  H.  Art.  Aug.  25,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  14, '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  11, '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Nov.  7,  '06  j 
accepted  Nov.  20,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sei>t.  21,  '68. 

Hart,  William  H.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Minn.  Appointed 
from  Dak. ;  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  Jtank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  11,  '88  ;  trans,  to  4th  Cav.  Feb.  11,  '89. 


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Hartman,  John  D.  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  11,  '88. 

Harts,  William  W.  (Additional  Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  111. 
Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '85 ;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  12,  '89. 

Hartsuff,  Albert  (Major  and  Surgeon,  Bvt.  Lieut-Col.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Feb.  4, 
1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  app.  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
Aug.  5,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '61  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66;  Major 
and  Surg.  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank— Capt.  and  maj.  March  13,  '65,  "  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ; "  Lieut.-Col.  Nov.  26,  '66,  "  for  mer. 
and  dis.  ser.  dur.  the  outbreak  and  continuance  of  cholera  in  New  Orleans,  La.'' 
Service — In  campaign  in  West  Virginia,  to  '62 ;  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  to  '63 ;  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  to  '63;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Gulf, '63;  at  New  Orleans, 
La.,  '67;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  California,  '67;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Churchill, 
Nevada,  to  '69;  Post  Surgeon,  Drum  Barracks,  Cal.,  to  '70;  Post  Surgeon,  Sitka, 
Alaska,  to  Apr.,  '71 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  March  18,  71 ;  Attending 
Surgeon  and  Examiner  of  Recruits,  Detroit,  Mich.,  Mar.,  71,  to  June,  73;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  May  26,  73;  Post  Surgeon  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  Sept., 
74 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Laramie,  Wy.  T.,  to  Nov.,  77 ;  in  the  field,  on  Sioux 
Expedition,  June  to  Oct.,  76 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East,  Oct.  25,  77 ;  Post 
Surgeon  Fort  Gratiot,  Mich.,  to  April,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  to 
May,  '81 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  May  6,  '81 ;  in  the  field  with  Gen. 
Mackenzie  in  Col.,  N.  M.  and  Ariz.,  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Aug.,  '82, 
in  Europe ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Riley, 
Kans.;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  June,  '89;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Omaha,  to  present,  '90. 

Hartz,  Wilson  T.  (Captain  15th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).    Born  in  Pa.  Sept. 


accepted  Oct.  29,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '67,  2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  May 
11,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  11,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '67;  Capt.  Aug.  23,  77. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  Va. ;  Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
terious  service  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  Maj.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services. 

Harvey,  Philip  P.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ohio  in  Dec.,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908 ;  appointed  from  Iowa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg. 
Nov.  16,  '68 ;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '68 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  71. 

Harwood,  Paul  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  May  28,  1841.  Retiring 
year  1905;  appointed  from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  E,  8th  N. 
Y.  S.  M.  Apr.  25,  '61;  discharged  Aug.  2,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Conn.  Vol.  Art. 
Apr.  11,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  11,  63 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  8,  '64;  Maj.  57th  U 
S.  Colored  Inf.  July  20,  '64;  Col.  Jan.  9,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  19,  '66;  2d 
Lieut.  27th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  20,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  8,  '68; 
unassigned  June  14,  '69;  assd.  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  3,  '69;  Capt.  Sept.  19  84. 
Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  the  field,  in  Maryland,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  and  Virginia,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  in  the 
Virginia  Peninsular  campaign,  being  captured  at  the  battle  of  Gaines  Mill,  and 
exchanged,  August,  '62 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Alexandria,  Va.,  to  May,  '64;  joined 
the  Army  of  the  James,  and  engaged  in  the  operations  in  front  of  Bermuda  Hun- 
dred, Va.,  to  June,  '64;  commanding  regiment  at  Huntsville,  Ark.,  to  August, 
'64 ;  in  the  Department  of  Arkansas  to  June,  '66  ;  of  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  August, 
'66 ;  en  route  to  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Oct.,  '66 ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Phil. 
Kearney,  D.  T.,  July,  '67;  at  Fort  C.  F.  Smith,  M.  T.,  Aug.,  '67,  to  June,  68; 
at  Fort  Phil.  Kearney,  D.  T.,  at  Fort  Reno,  D.  T.,  Aug.,  '68;  engaged  in  a 
campaign  against  the  Sioux  and  Cheyenne  Indians,  August,  68.  Jiames, 
skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  First  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July,  '61 ;  Gaines  Mill,  Va., 


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June  27,  '62.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  A.  G.  of  U.  S.  Col.  Troops  Dep.  of 
Ark.,  to  June,  '65;  Post  Adj.  Fort  C.  F.  Smith  from  Jan.  to  June,  '68;  Act. 
Reg'l.  Adj.  27th  Inf.  Aug.,  '68.  Commands  held—Com^.  57th  U.  S.  Col.  Troops, 
July  and  Aug.,  '64  ;  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  Aug.,  '66. 

Hasbrouck,  Alfred,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '79;  graduated 
June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Hasbrouck,  Henry  C.  (Major  4th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York  Oct.  26,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Graduate  of  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  Class  of  '61.  Acfuol  rn,,/:~ 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  May  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  14,  '61 ;  Captain  July  26,  '66  ;  Major  4th  Art.  March  5,  '87.  Jirwf  rank  — 
Brevet  Captain  Oct.  25, '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at 
Blackwater  bridge,  near  Suffolk,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  (declined)  In 

Army  of  the  Potomac  from  '61-2 ;  in  Southeastern  Virginia  '62-3  ;  on  duty  at  U. 
S.  Mil.  Acad.  '64;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  '65;  at  U.  S.  Mil.    Acad.    Iron, 
to  '88.     Commandant  of  Cadets  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  Aug.  23,  '82,  to  1«Y1>.  1 , 
'88.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Action  of  Blackwater  bridge,   near  Suffolk,   Va., 
Oct.  25,  '62. 

Hascall,  Herbert  A.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Bom  in  N.  T. 
Retired.  App.  from  N.  Y.  Grad.  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '56.  .!'•/„„/  ,-,mk— 
2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  27,  '59;  transferred  to  :>th  Artillery 
May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  27,  'til  :  ( 'apt.  f.th 
Art.  July  13, '62  ;  retired  Nov.  10, '74.  Brerrt  rank— Brevet  Major  and  Lieut. 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  —At 

Boston  '56 ;  in  Florida  during  the  Seminole  War,  engaged  in  scouting,  etc.,  to  '57  ; 
at  Fort  Leavenworth '57-9  ;  ordered  to  Utah  in '59 ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y..  to 
July,  '61 ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  '61 ;  Q.  M.  at  Hilton  H.-.-.d.  S. 
C.,  '63;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  June  18,  '63,  to  Aug.  31.  71.  frtff '.-.*,  *///•- 
mishe*,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  First  Bull  Run  'i»l.  Muff  jm*it inn *•>•;>» pnnl — 
On  staff  of  Gen.  Keyes,  during  First  Bull  Run  Campaign  ;  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  as  Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics,  from  June  18,  '63,  to  An-.  '.1 .71. 
Jfixfory — Was  recommended  highly  for  Professor  of  Mathematics  at  tne  U.  S. 
Mil.  Academy  just  as  his  health  gave  way,  which  soon  caused  his  retirement  from 
active  service. 

Haskell,  Harry  L.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from  N. 
y  .—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  A,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  125th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Aug. 
26,  '62,  to  March  16,  '63;  2d  Lieutenant  125th  New  York  Infantry  March  H, 
Captain  Dec.  7, '63;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  22,  '61;  Captain  7th  U.  S. 
Vet.  Infantry  May  10,  '65;  honorably  mustered  out  April  27,  V.r, ;  i_M  Lieutenant 
12th  Infantry  Aug.  30,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  3,  '67;  unsigned  June  3,  '<>'.»; 
assd.  to  12th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70:  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  77;  Capt.  Jan.  2,  '88.  8t<i/ 
pnxifinn*  nmipird — A.  D.  C.  March  5,  78,  to  Sept.  4,  '82  ;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Bri- 
gade 2d  Corps  July  to  Oct.,  '63  ;  A.  A.  A.  Gen.  of  Division  July,  '65.  fiervice— 
In  the  Virginia  campaign  of  '62,  being  captured  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va. ;  Aetini: 
Adjutant  of  Regiment,  June,  '63  ;  Engaged  in  the  Gettysburg  campaign  ;  in  Gen- 
eral Grant's  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  May,  '64,  being  wounded 
at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court-House,  Va. ;  Assistant  Provost-Marshal, 
Philadelphia,  to  Sept.,  '65;  Commanding  three  companies  of  Regiment  and  Fort 
Delaware,  Del.,  to  April,  '66 ;  At  La  Grange,  Ga.,  '67  ;  on  the  Pacific  coast  to  '82  ; 
on  the  Lake  frontier  to  '87  ;  in  the  Dept.  of  Dakota  to  '90. 

Haskell,  Joseph  T.  (Captain  23d  Inf.)  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  19,  1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902  ;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  Com.  Sub. 
Vol.  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  April  24,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  8,  '66;  ('apt.  L'.'M 
U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  26.  '66.  Brevet  rank—Kit.  Maj.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  his  department  during  the  war;  Lieut. 
Col.  Vol.  April  2,  '66,  for  faithful  and  zealous  service  in  the  subsistence  depart- 
ment; Col.  Vol.  Nov.  26,  '66;  for  faithful  services  in  the  subsistance  department. 

Haskin,  William  L.  (Major  1st  Art.).    Born  at  Houlton,  .Me.,  May  31,  '41. 


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Retiring  year  1905 ;  app.  from  at  large — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st 
Art  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  Capt.  July  28,  '66  ;  Major  Aug.  11,  '87. 
Brevet  Rank — Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  July  8,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  capture  of  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  good 
conduct  and  gallant  services  during  the  war.  Service— -Stationed  at  Fort  Wash- 
ington, Md.,  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  from  January,  '62,  until  the  oc- 
cupation of  Pensacola,  Fla.,  and  at  Pensacola  till  July,  '62  ;  in  the  Dept.  of  the 
Gulf,  La.,  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '64 ;  on  general  recruiting  service  at  North- 
umberland, Pa.,  and  Lockport,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  on  staff  duty 
22d  Army  Corps  from  Feb.  to  Sep.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  to  Oct.,  '67  ; 
sent  with  battery  to  Malone,  N.  Y.,  in  June,  '66,  to  assist  in  suppressing  the  first 
Fenian  Raid  ;  at  Fort  Schuyler  to  Sept.,  '70 ;  sent  with  battery  to  Malone,  N.  Y. 
in  May,  '70,  to  assist  in  suppressing  the  second  Fenian  Raid ;  at  Fort  Hamilton, 
N.  Y.,  to  Nov.,  '72  ;  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  Nov.,  75  ;  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to 
Nov.,  '81 ;  sent  with  battery  to  South  Carolina  and  Florida  in  '76,  during  the 
contested  election  of  that  year  ;  and  to  Pittsburgh  and  Reading,  Pa.,  in  1877,  dur- 
ing the  labor  riots;  at  Fort  Winfield  Scott,  Cal.,  from  Dec.,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '83,  com. 
post  from  arrival  until  Nov.,  '82  ;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  Sept.,  '87  ; 
transferred  to  light  battery  K,  1st  Art.,  Jan.  1,  '84;  at  Fort  Canby,  Wash.  Ter., 
from  Sept.,  '87,  until  it  was  abandoned  in  Nov.,  '87 ;  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  to 
Sept.,  '88  ;  at  Presidio,  S.  F.,  Cal.,  to  Oct.,  '89;  in  charge  of  office  of  Inspector 
General  and  of  Inspector  of  Target  Practice  Dep.  of  California  in  Oct.,  '88 ; 
Senior  member  of  Board  for  reconnoissance  of  certain  harbors  on  the  Pacific 
coast  in  March-May,  '89 ;  at  summer  encampment  July-Sept.,  '89 ;  at  Alcatraz 
Island,  Cal.,  Oct.,'89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied—  'Post  Adj.  of  Fort  Wash- 
ington, Md.,  to  Nov.,  '61;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  J.  A.  Haskin,  Chief  of  Art.  22d  Army 
Corns,  from  Feb.  to  Sep.,  '65 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc., — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Fort  Bisland  as  Lieut,  in  Light 
Battery  F,  1st  Art.,  April  12-13,  '63 ;  in  skirmish  at  Jennerets,  com.  detached 
platoon,  April  14,  '63  ;  in  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  May  27,  '63,  to  July  8,  '63 ; 
com.  Horse  Battery  F,  1st  Art.,  during  second  Red  River  Campaign ;  in  skirmish 
at  Marksville,  La.,  May  15,  '64,  and  in  Action  of  Manaura,  La.,  May  16,  '64. 
Commands  held— Fort  Preble,  Maine,  from  Jan.  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  Fort  Canby,  Wash. 
Ter.,  from  Sept.,  '87,  to  Nov.,  '87  ;  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  to  Sept.,  '88;  Batt.  of 
Light  Art.  during  summer  encampment  July-Sept.,  '89 ;  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal., 

Oct.,  '89,  to .  History — Son  of  the  late  Brevet  Brigadier  Joseph  A.  Haskin, 

U.  S.  Army ;  Graduate  of  the  Rensselaer  Polytechnic  Institute  of  Troy,  N.  Y., 
class  of  1861,  with  degree  of  Civil  Engineer  ;  Author  of  the  History  of  the  First 
Resriment  of  Artillery,  U.  S.  Army,  published  in  '79. 

Hasson,  Patrick  (Captain  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
pa._Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  E,  4th  Inf.,  Jan.  12,  '56, 
to  Jan.  12, '61;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  25,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  April  12,  '72  ;  captain  April  8,  '89. 

Hatch,  Everard  B.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  15,  '84. 

Hatch,  John  P.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '40  ;  graduated  July  1, 
'45.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '45;  transferred  to  M.  Rif. 
July  17,  '46 ;  2d  Lieut.  April  18,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '51 ;  Captain  3d  Cav. 
Oct.  13,  '60  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  ace.  Nov.  7,  '61 ;  Major  4th  Cav.  Oct. 
27,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  January  15,  '66;  Lieutenant-Colonel  5th 
Cavalry  January  15,  '73 ;  transferred  to  4th  Cavalry  April  10,  '73  ;  Col.  2d  Cav. 
June  26,  '81  ;  retired  Jan.  9,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco;  Bre- 
vet Captain  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Cha- 
pultepec ;  Brevet  Maior  Aug.  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Manassas,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  14,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  South  Mountain,  Md. ;  Brevet  Col.  and  Brevet  Major 


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Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the 
war.  N<i(J' /xtxifionx  occupied — Adjt.  M.  Rif.  Nov.  1,  '47,  to  May  1,  '50.  Service — 
In  the  war  with  Mexico,  '46-8;  at  Jefferson  Brks.,  Mo.,  on  recruiting  service  in 
N.  Y.,  and  with  his  regiment  at  Fort  Sumner,  near  Fort  Leavenwortn,  '48-9;  en 
route  to  Oregon  and  Act.  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.  of  llth  Mil.  Dept.  (Oregon),  '49-50; 
detached  service  to  Sept.,  '50  ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  to 
Oct.,  '51 ;  Com.  Co.  at  Jefferson  Brks.,  Mo.,  and  Act.  Reg.  Adit.,  '51-52  ;  in  gar- 
rison at  Indianola,  Edenberg,  Forts  Merrill  and  Ewell,  ana  on  field  service  in 
Texas,  '52-54  ;  on  recruiting  service,  '54-56  ;  Com.  Co.  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  and 
engaged  in  operations  against  Gila  Indians,  '56-57 ;  participated  in  combat  at  the 
( 'anon  delos  nutre  Camelos  May  24,  '57;  Act.  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  C.  S.,  Fort  Defi- 
ance, N.  M.,  to  Sept.,  '58  ;  engaged  in  operations  against  Navajo  Indians  and  in 
command  of  troops  in  a  skirmish  near  Laguna  Legra  Sept.  25,  '58;  stationed  at 
Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  and  on  escort  duty  to  Nov.  9,  '59;  at  Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.,  in 
organizing  Oo.  as  a  light  battery  of  Art.  to  Oct., '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Sept  28,  '61  ; 
Com.  a  Brig,  of  Cav.  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  during  winter  of  *61-62,  and  distinguished 
himself  by  several  daring  reconnoissances  about  Gordonsville,  Rapidan  and  Rappa- 
hannock  ;  commanded  Cav.  of  5th  Army  Corps  during  operations  in  Shenandoah 
Valley  on  March  28-July  29,  '62  ;  participated  in  the  combat  at  Winchester  ;  par- 
ticipated as  a  Com.  of  Div.  of  Inf.  in  Northern  Va.  and  Md.  campaigns  Aug.  and 
Sept.,  '62,  and  absent  from  duty  on  account  of  wound  to  Feb.  18,  '63,  and  on  gen- 
eral court-martial  service  to  July  28,  '63  ;  in  command  of  draft  rendezvous  in  Phil- 
adelphia to  Nov.,  '63.  and  of  cavalry  station  at  St.  Louis  to  Feb.,  '64;  Com.  J)ist. 
of  Khi.,  Dist.  of  Hilton  Head,  the  Northern  Dist.,  Seacoast  Div.,  the  Dept.  of 
South,  the  national  forces  operating  on  John  Island,  S.  C.,  in  the  attack  at  Honey 
Hill,  S.  (•.,  and  the  action  at  Tullefenning  River,  S.  C. ;  co-operating  with  Gen. 
Sherman  in  his  march  up  the  coast  and  several  skirmishes  with  the  enemy,  Y»  1  V 
in  Texas,  '66-8;  at  Carlisle,  Pa.,  as  Su.pt,  Mid.  Rec.  Ser.  to  April,  70  ;  Fort  < 
cho,  Texas,  to  Jan.,  73  ;  at  Hdqs.  Dept.  Texas,  Jan.  to  Sept.,  73;  at  Fort  <  'lark, 
Texas,  to  June,  75 ;  member  of  Hoard  of  Army  Supplies  Jan.  to  June,  76;  at 
Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  and  Fort  Elliot,  Texas,  76  to  '81  ;  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  '83  to 
'85;  at  Fort  Walla- Walla  to  '86,  when  retired.  Staff  position*—  At  Fort  Craig 
and  Albuquerque  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  and  as  depot  commissary  and  chief 
commissary  Dept.  of  N.  M.,  '<!<>  61  ;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Dept.  ofTexas,  '66-8.  /?»;/- 
Uettttirmwte9tete, — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Contreras,  Churubusco,  Chapulte- 
IKT.  and  capture  of  the  City  of  Mexico,  '46-8 ;  in  the  combat  at  Groveton  and  bat- 
tles of  Manasaas  and  Charlotteville,  Va.,  and  South  Mountain,  Md.,  '62;  WinT 
i-hester,  Va.,  skirmishes  in  the  march  of  Gen.  Sherman,  '65. 

Hatfield,  Charles  A.  P.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ala.  Dec.  9, 1850.  Re- 
tiring year  1914;  appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'68 ;  graduated  June  14,  72.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  28,  78 ;  Capt.  Nov.  26,  '84. 

Hathaway,  Forrest  H.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Vt.  Oct.  7,  1*11. 
Retiring  year  190X;  appointed  from  Vt. — Civil  life.  Acttml  r<mk — Private  Co. 
G,  16th  Vt.  Inf.,  Sept.  4, '62;  discharged  Aug.  10, '63  ;  Captain  107th  U.  S.  C. 
Inf.  June  30,  '64 ;  Brevet  Major  July  25,  '66 ;  hon.  must.  out.  Feb.  20,  '67 ;  2d 
Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  18,  '67 ;  transferred  to  4«Hh  Inf. 
Nov.  27,  '67  ;  unassigned  April  20,  '(59 ;  assigned  to  5th  Inf.  Dec.  17,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  4,  78;  Capt.,  A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  13,  '82;  accepted  Feb.  23,  '82.  />'/v/v/  rank— 
Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  Oct.  27,  '64 ;  Brevet  Capt.  March  7,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Newmarket,  Va.  Muff  pnxifintm  occupied — Reg. 
( l  M.  loth  Inf.  Dec.  24,  '67,  to  April  20,  '69;  Adj.  5th  Inf.  Jan.  31,  70,  to  June 
10,  70 ;  Reg.  Q,  M.  5th  Inf.  June  10,  70,  to  Feb.  22,  '82. 

Haughey,  James  A.  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Del.  July  5,  1842.  Re- 
tiring year  1906;  appointed  from  Del. — Civil  life.  Aetna!  rank — 1st  Lieut.  3d 
Del.  Inf.  Nov.  7,  '61  ;  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '62;  hon.  must.  out.  Dec.  6,  '64;  Capt.  8th  U. 
S.  Vet,  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April '28,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  36th  U.  S.  Inf. 


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July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  May  21,  '68;  unassigned  May  19 
'69  ;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Capt.  Aug.  15,  '80. 

Havard,  Valery  (Captain  and  Asat.  Surgeon).  Born  in  France  Feb.  18, 1846. 
Retiring  year  1910  ;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  74;  accepted  Nov.  20,74;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79. 


ordered  to  Department  of  the  South  Oct.  10,  78;  Post  Surgeon,  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.,  to  June,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Johnston,  N.  C.,  to  June,  '80 ;  ordered  to 
Department  of  Texas  April  3,  '80  ;  in  the  field  with  1st  Inf.  from  Aug.,  '80,  to  May, 
'81 ;  in  the  field,  expedition  for  the  exploration  of  Western  Texas,  to  Dec.,  '81 ; 
at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  July,  '82  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  June, 
'83 ;  in  the  field,  expedition  for  the  exploration  of  Western  Texas,  to  Oct.,  '83  ; 
at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  Oct.,  '84;  ordered  to  Department  of  the  East  Aug.,  '84; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  '85;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Wadsworth, 
N.  Y.,  to  Aug.,  '87 ;  ordered  to  Department  of  Dakota  April  24,  '87 ;  Post  Sur- 
geon, Fort  A.  Lincoln,  N.  D.,  to  May,  '89;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Buford,  N.  D.,  to 
thepresent  time. 

Hawkins,  Hamilton  S.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Nov. 
13,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '52,  to  Jan.  31,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf. 
April  26,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  May  17,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '63  ; 
Maj.  10th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '83 ;  Lt.  Col.  Feb.  17,  '89.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  July  2,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (declined)  ; 
Brevet  Major  Oct.  11,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  (declined).  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied— Reg.  Q.  M.  6th  Inf.  Dec.  25,  '61,  to  Sept.  20,  '63. 

Hawkins,  John  P.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  Sub.  Dept.,  Brevet  Major-Gen.). 
Born  in  Ind.,  Sep.  29,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet 
at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '48 ;  graduated  July  1,  '52.  Actual  rank—E\t. 
2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '52;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  23,  '54;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  12,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  (declined)  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.,  Com.  Sub.  Aug.  3, 
'61  ;  accepted  Aug.  20,  '61 ;  Lieut.-Col.  C.  S.  Vol.  from  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  April 
13,  '63  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  April  13,  '63  ;  ace.  April  13,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  1, 
'66  ;  Major  Com.  Sub.  U.  S.  A.  June  23,  74  ;  Lieut.-Col.,  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Sept.  3, 
'89.  lircret  m///— Bvt.  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  siege  of  Mobile,  Ala.;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  War  ;  Brig.  Gen.  and  Major  Gen.  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War  ;  Major  Gen.  Vol.  June 
30,  '65,  Tor  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War. 

Hawley,  William  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  ra>i£— Pvt.  Co.  H,  3d  Batt.  D.  C.  Inf.,  April  15,  '61, 
to  July  15,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted 
Aug.  15,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  15,  '64;  Major  4th  Cav.  Mar.  20,  79 ;  retired  June  14, 
79,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Hawthorne,  Harry  L.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Minn.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Oct.  30,  '84 ;  accepted  Nov. 
1,  '84. 

Hay,  Charles  (Captain  and  Com.  of  Sub.).  Born  in  Holmes  Co.,  Ohio,  Aug. 
23,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Pvt.  Co.  C,  8th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  April  23  to  July  23,  '61  ;  Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Cos.  H 
and  B,  and  Com.  Sergt.  23d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  July  24,  '61,  to  July  24,  '64;  Capt.  5th 
U.  S.  Vet.  Vol.  Inf.  (Hancock's  1st  Army  Corps),  Feb.  20,  '65,  to  May  28,  '66 ; 


appointed  Captain   and  Commissary    of  Subsistence    December  10,    '88;    ac- 
cepted Jan.  24,  '89.     Service— Stationed  at  Camp  Taylor,  Cleveland,  Ohio,  April 


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23  to  May  2,  '61 ;  Camp  Dennison,  Ohio,  May  to  June,  '61 ;  Camp  Chase,  Ohio, 
July,  '61 ;  in  various  parts  of  West  Virginia,  July,  '61,  to  July,  '64,  except  from 
Aug.  to  Oct.,  '62,  when  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Alexandria,  Va.,  and  marching 
through,  and  in  camp  in  Md.;  at  Camp  Stoneman,  near  Washington,  D.  C.,  April 
to  July,  '65;  Washington,  D.  C.,  July,  '65,  as  guard  during  trial  and  execution  of 
Surratt  conspirators;  Hartford,  Conn..  July, '65;  Providence,  R.  I.,  July  to  Aug., 
'65;  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  Aug..  '65,  to  March,  '66;  Hart's  Island,  N.  Y.,  Mar. 
to  May, '66;  North  Platte,  Neb.,  May, '67 ;  in  camp  near  the  present  Ogalalla 
Station,  Neb.,  May  to  June,  '67  ;  Fort  Sedgwick,  Neb.,  June,  '67  ;  Fort  Sanders, 
Wyo.,  June  to  Aug.,  '67 ;  at  old  Fort  Halleck,  Wyo.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  Fort 
Sanders,  Wyo.,  Oct.,  '67,  to  April,  '68 ;  in  the  field  from  May  to  Sept.,  '68;  Camp 
Douglas,  Utah,  Oct.,  '68,  to  May,  '69 ;  on  waiting  orders  June  to  July,  '69;  Fort 
Boise,  Idaho,  Sept.,  '69,  to  May,  71 ;  Camp  Harney,  Ore.,  June,  '71 ;  Vancouver 
Barracks,  W.  T.,  June, '71,  to  Feb.,  '72;  Camp  McDowell,  Ariz.,  April,  72,  to 
July,  74;  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  Nov..  74,  to  May,  76  ;  Sidney  Barracks,  Nek, 
May  to  Dec.,  76 ;  Fort  Leaven  worth,  K:in.,  Jan.,  77,  to  July,  78;  Fort  Hays, 
Kan.,  July,  78,  to  Oct.,  79;  Cantonment  on  North  Fork  of  Canadian  River,  Ind. 
Ter.,  Nov.,  79.  to  May,  '80;  in  the  field  in  Uncompahgre  Valley,  Col..  May  to 
Sep., '80;  at  Cantonment  on  Qnoompahgre  (now  Fort  Crawford),  Col.,  Sep.,  '80, 
to  Oct.,  '81 ;  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Oct.,  '81,  to  June,  '84;  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  June, 

'84,  to  Sept.,  '89;  Denver,  Col.,  Sep.,  '89,  to .     Ma  ft' position*  o  Post 

Adi.  Fort  Boise,  Idaho,  Sep.,  '69,  to  May,  71 ;  Fort  Hays,  Kans.,  July,  78.  to 
Feb.,  79;  Cantonment  on  North  Fork  Canadian  River,  Ind.  Ter.,  Jan.  to  May, 
'80,  and  in  the  field  and  at  Cantonment  on  Uncompahgre  (now  Fort  Crawford), 
Col.,  May  to  Oct.,  '80 ;  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Oct.,  '81,  to  July,  '83,  and  Dec.,  '83,  to 
June,  '84;  Fort  Porter,  N.Y.,  June,  '84.  to  Jan., '89;  A.C.  8.  Fort Saoden,  Wyo.. 
Dec.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68  ;  Camp  Douglas,  Utah,  March  to  May,  '69  ;  Camp  McDowell, 
Ariz.,  Oct.,  72,  to  June,  74;  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  Jan..  75,  to  May.  7»i  :  Sid- 
ney Barracks,  Neb.,  May  to  Nov.,  76;  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  April,  77,  to 
July,  '78;  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Feb.  to  October,  79;  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Jan.,  '82.  to 
June,  '83 ;  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Oct.,  '84,  to  July,  '89;  Acting  Reg.  Q.  M ..  3»;th 
Inf.,  Dec.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Camp  McDowell,  Ariz.,  Oct.,  72,  to 
June,  74;  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb.,  May  to  Nov.,  76;  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Feb.  to 
Oct.,  79;  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Jan.,  '82,  to  June,  '83  ;  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Sep.,  '84, 
to  June,  "89.  Battles,  s/cin/n'n/i^,  etc. — In  engagement  at  Carnifex  Ferry,  W.  Va., 
Sep.  10,  '61 ;  Giles' C.  H.,  W.  Va.,  May  10,  '62  ;  Princeton,  W.  Va..  May  15-18, 
'62  ;  South  Mountain.  Md.t  Sep.  14,  '62;  Antietam,  Md.,  Sep.  17,  '62;  Buffington 
Island,  Ohio  (Morgan's  raid),  July  19,  '63;  Buffalo  Gap,  W.  Va.,  June  6,  '64; 
Lexington,  Va.,  June  10-11,  '64  ;  Buchanan,  Va.,  June  14,  '64;  Otter  Creek,  Va., 
June  16,  '64;  Lynchburg,  Virginia,  June  17-18,  '64;  Buford's  Gap,  Virginia, 
June  21,  '64;  engagement  with  Indians  near  Ogalalla,  Nebraska,  May,  '67. 
Commands  held — Post  of  Park  and  Silvey  Barracks,  Providence,  R.  I.,  July 
to  August,  '65;  Camp  McDowell,  Ariz.,  March-May,  73,  and  June-Nov.. 
Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Feb. -Oct.,  79 ;  Com.  detachment  at  Ogalalla,  Neb.,  for  pro- 
tection of  railway  construction,  May-June,  '67  ;  Com.  Co.  "A,"  36th  Inf.  as  guard 
for  100  miles  of  Old  Overland  Stage  route  from  Cooper  Lake  to  Bridger  Pass, 
Wyo.,  August  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  escorting  prisoners  from  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  to  Iowa 
Penitentiary  March,  '68 ;  conducting  recruits  from  Carlisle  Barracks,  Penn.,  to  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  Aug.,  '69;  escorting  Indians  from  Boise  City  to  Fort  Hall  Reser- 
vation, Idaho,  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '69;  escort  duty  from  Fort  Boise  to  Fort  Hall,  Idaho, 
Oct.  to  Nov.,  70;  Fort  Boise,  Idaho,  to  Camps  Harney  and  Warner,  Ore..  Jan.. 
70,  March-April,  70,  Jan.-Feb.,  71 ;  conducting  recruits  from  Camp  McDowell 
to  Fort  Whipple,  Ariz.,  Aug.,  72;  special  duty  to  Texas  Oct.-Nov.,  78,  1>\ 
assignment  of  the  President;  Com.  Co.  "A,"  36th  Inf.,  June-Nov.,  '67;  Co.  "  C," 
23d  Inf.,  July-Oct.,  71,  Dec.,  72-Nov.,  73,  Nov.,  79-June,  '80,  May-July,  '83, 
June,'88-Jan., '89. 
Hay,  Leonard  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Salem,  Ind.  Dec.  3,  '35.  Retiring 

5 ear  1899;  app.  from  the  army.     Actual  rank—Pn\.  Co.  "  D,"  3d  Batt.  15th  Inf., 
uly  18,  '64,  to  July  11,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  July  2,  '64;  accepted  July  12, 


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'64;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  29,  '64;  Capt.  March  11,  78.  Service— Served,  at  Fort 
Adams,  R.  I. ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H. ;  joined  regiment  at 
the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  August,  '64;  at  Point  San  Jose  and  Angel 
Island,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '64,  to  July,  '69 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Aug.,  74,  to  Nov., 
76 ;  in  Black  Hills  expedition  March,  75 ;  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  78 ;  Ute 
winter  campaign,  79-80 ;  Omaha  Bks.,  Fort  McKinney  and  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
'81-86  ;  Fort  Verde,  San  Carlos  and  Whipple  Bks.,  Ariz.,  '88  ;  Fort  Wingate, 
N.  M.,  '90.  Staff  position*  occupied — Acting  Adj.  of  Regt.  April  to  July,  '65; 
Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  from  Feb.,  '67,  to 
May,  '69;  Adj.  9th  Inf.  July  1,  '65,  to  March  11,  78. 

Hay,  William  H.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Fla.  Appointed  from 
Fla.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Hayden,  John  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
Wash.  Ter.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  A<-tmi1  rnnl-—2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  11,  '88. 

Hayes,  Edward  M.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  Dec.  23,  '42. 
Retiring  year  1906;  appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Musician 
gen.  mounted  service  and  bugler,  Cos.  "  H  "  and  "  B,"  5th  Cav.  (old  Second),  Aug. 
28,  '55,  to  Aug.  28,  '60 ;  1st  Lieut.  10th  Ohio  Cav.  Jan.  15,  '63;  Capt.  March  24, 
'64  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  24,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted 
April  14,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '66  ;  Capt.  Aug.  15,  74.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Major  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaigns 
in  Georgia  and  the  Carolinas.  Honorably  uit'nfiont'd — Was  specially  mentioned 
in  Dept.  G.  O.  for  good  conduct  in  the  affair  at  Pecan  Bayou  in  Jan.,  '60.  Serv- 
irf — Stationed  at  Carlisle  and  Jefferson  Bks.  until  Dec.,  '56  ;  joined  Co.  at  Camp 
Cooper,  Tex.,  Feb.,  '57 ;  upon  expiration  of  enlistment  returned  to  his  home  in 
Ohio  until  April,  '61 ;  entered  the  Military  Telegraph  Service,  and  was  assigned 
to  the  national  army  in  W.  Va.  until  the  spring  of  '62 ;  was  then  attached  to 
Mitchell's  division  of  Gen.  Buell's  army,  at  Huntsville,  Ala.;  served  with  the 
Cavalry  Corps  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland  ;  upon  the  reorganization  of  the 
Cavalry  Corps  his  regiment  was  assigned  to  the  3d  Division,  and  participated  in 
Gen.  Sherman's  campaigns  to  the  end  of  the  war;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Kilpatrick 
from  May,  '64,  to  July,  Y65  ;  in  charge  of  ordnance  and  commissary  stores  at 
Harper's  Ferry  from  May  to  Aug.,  '66 ;  assigned  to  reconstruction  duty  in  North 
Carolina — served  at  Raleigh,  Fort  Hatteras  and  Morgantown  until  Sept.,  '68, 
when  transferred  to  frontier  service  and  participated  in  the  campaigns  against 
the  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyennes  in  Kansas,  Colorado  and  the  Indian  Territory, 
Oct.,  '68 ;  on  leave  of  absence,  and  rejoined  his  company  at  Fort  McPherson, 
Neb.,  and  served  as  Quartermaster  of  the  Republican  River  expedition  from  June 
9  to  Aug.  24,  '69;  served  at  Fort  McPherson  until  May  1,  72;  with  the  escort 
for  Lieutenant-General  Sheridan  and  the  Grand  Duke  Alexis  of  Russia  in  the 
Republican  River  Valley  during  Jan.,  72.  When  the  first  detachment  of  the 
regiment  moved,  in  Nov.,  71,  to  Arizona,  he  was . retained  at  Fort  McPherson 
until  April,  72,  in  charge  of  enlisted  men  and  horses  awaiting  the  arrival  of  the 
3d  Cav.;  on  the  staff  Brevet  Major-Gen.  William  H.  Emory,  com.  Dep.  of  the 
Gulf;  served  at  New  Orleans  until  April,  75;  promoted  Captain,  to  date  from 
Aug.  15,  74  ;  reported  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  and,  while  awaiting  the  arrival  of 
his  company  from  Arizona,  served  as  Quartermaster  for  a  battalion  of  the  6th 
Cav.  en  route  from  Fort  Lyon  to  Santa  Fe ;  returned  with  the  First  Batt.  of  the 
regiment  to  Fort  Lyon ;  joined  Co.  in  Sept.,  75,  and  conducted  it  to  Camp  Sup- 
ply, I.  T  ,  where  he  had  station,  with  occasional  tours  of  field  service,  until  June 
9,  76,  when  he  proceeded  to  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  and  served  during  the  operations 
against  the  hostile  Sioux  in  the  Black  Hills  of  Wyoming,  and  with  the  Big  Horn 
and  Yellowstone  expedition ;  upon  the  disbandment  of  the  expedition  at  Fort 
Robinson,  Neb.,  in  Oct.,  was  assigned  to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  where  he  had 
station  until  Aug.,  77,  being  detached  at  Chicago  during  the  railway  riots  of 
July,  77  ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  where  he  served  until  Sep., 
78 ;  on  leave  of  absence  until  July,  79 ;  appointed  recorder  of  a  board  of  om- 


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cers  convened  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  examine  candidates  for  superintendents 
of  national  cemeteries ;  continued  on  that  duty  until  June,  '80 ;  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.,  where  he  had  station  until  May,  '82,  when  he  was  transferred  to 
Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.;  with  escort  to  President  Arthur  to  the  Yellowstone  Na- 
tional Park,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '83;  on  recruiting  service  at  Charlotte,  N.  C.,  Nov.,  '83, 
to  Oct.,  '84;  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '84,  to  May, '85;  on  the  march  to 
Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  May  to  July,  '85;  in  the  field  (Indian  Territory)  on  account  of 
threatened  outbreak  of  Cheyennes  and  Arrapahoes  and  for  the  enforcement  of 
the  President's  order  for  the  removal  of  cattle  from  the  Territory  from  July  to 
Oct.,  and  removing  boomers  from  Oklahoma  till  Dec.,  '85  ;  on  leave  of  absence 
until  April,  '86 ;  reioined  Troop  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  April,  '86  ;  in  the  field 
enforcing  cattle  order  and  assisting  Indian  Agent  at  Sac  ana  Fox  Agency  in  con- 
trolling disaffected  Indians  from  May,  '86,  until  March,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Reno  till 
March,  '89 ;  in  the  field  (Cherokee  Strip  and  Oklahoma)  keeping  intruders  out  of 
territory  and  escorting  intending  settlers  at  the  opening  of  Oklahoma  from  March 
until  Aug.,  '89;  Camp  of  Manoeuvres  till  Oct.,  '89;  at  Fort  Reno  to  — — .  *sy<//f 
positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Kilpatrick  from  May,  '64,  to  July,  '65 ;  A.  A 
Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Winchester,  Va.,  from  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '66 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A..  C.  S.  at  Morgantown,  N.  C.;  Qm.  of  batt.  of  5th  Cav.  in  the  field  from  Oct., 
'68,  to  April,  '69;  Qm.  of  the  Republican  River  expedition  from  June  9  to  Aug. 
24,  '69;  R.  Q.  M.  5th  Cav.  June  22,  '69,  to  May  1,  72  ;  Qm.  of  escort  to  Lt.-Gen. 
Sheridan  and  the  Grand  Duke  Alexis  of  Russia,  Jan.,  72 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brevet 
Maj.  Gen.  W.  H.  Emory,  comdg.  Dept.  of  the  Gulf,  from  May  30,  72,  to  March 
27,  75.  Batiks,  tftmuJto,  >if. — Participated  in  the  combat  at  the  head-waters  of 
the  Brazos  River,  the  actions  at  Wichita  Village  and  at  Small  Creek,  a  tributary 
of  the  Nescutunga,  the  operations  of  the  Wichita  expedition  of  '58-59;  was  en- 
gaged in  the  battle  of  Rich  Mountain,  the  capture  of  Pegram's  forces  and  the 
town  of  Beverly  ;  in  the  spring  of  '62  had  charge,  as  a  volunteer,  of  two  guns  at 
the  repulse  of  the  enemy  near  Fairmont;  was  severely  wounded  in  a  Hkirmiah 
near  Fayetteville,  Tenn.,  Aujr  '27,  '62,  during  the  retreat  towards  Louisville,  Ky.; 
participated  in  the  action  at  Liberty  Gap  and  in  many  skirmishes  about  Murfrees- 
boro' during  the  winter  and  spring  of '63;  participated  in  the  battles  at  Resaca 
(wounded),  the  raid  around  the  Confederate  Army  at  Atlanta,  and  in  the  battles 
and  engagements  at  Lovejoy's  Station,  Waynesboro',  Joneaboro',  Macon,  Gris- 
wold  and  Savannah,  Ga.,  Aiken,  S.  C.,  Monroe  Cross  Roads,  Averysboro'  and 
Bentonville,  N.  C.;  was  present  at  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Johnston's  army  at  Dur- 
ham Station,  N.  C.,  April  26,  '65;  was  engaged,  in  Oct.,  '68,  in  the  affairs  on 
Prairie  Dog  Creek,  Shuter  Creek  and  the  north  branch  of  Solomon  River;  in  the 
summer  of  '69  was  engaged  in  the  affair  at  Rock  Creek,  action  at  Summit  Springs, 
the  affair  in  the  sand  hills  south  of  Julesburg,  and  in  the  Niobrara  pursuit;  in  an 
affair  with  hostile  Sioux  at  Birdwood,  Creek,  Neb.,  May  24,  71 ;  in  76  was  en- 
gaged in  the  affairs  at  War  Bonnett  (Indian  Creek),  Wyo.,  and  the  skirmishes  at 
Slim  Buttes,  Dak.  Oomimind*  held — Detachment  of  the  regiment  in  the  affair  at 
Birdwood  Creek,  Neb.,  May  24,  71 ;  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  from  July,  77,  to 
Sept.,  78  ;  escort  to  President  Arthur  to  the  Yellowstone  National  Park,  Aug.  to 
Oct.,  '83;  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '84,  to  May,  '85. 

Hayman,  Samuel  B.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
June  5,  1820.  Retired.  Appointed  at  large.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '38  ;  graduated  July  1,  '42.  Actual  runic—  Bvt.  2<1  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July  1, 
'42;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  21,  '44;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  16,  '47;  Capt.  March  3,  >55; 
Col.  37th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  22,  '63 ;  Major 
10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  21.  '63 ;  Lt.  Col.  17th  Inf.  Sept  15,  '67 ;  Retired  at  his  own 
request  July  1,  72.  Brerct  nuilc— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.  ;  Bvt.  (1ol.  May  6,  Y.4, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig. 
Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  Va. 
Battle*  and  ttirmuket — In  Mexico  at  the  defense  of  Fort  Brown  May  3  to  9,  '46  ; 
skirmish  of  Paso  Ovegas  '47-48  ;  at  the  battle  of  Contreras  Aug.  19-20,  '47  ;  b;ittlo 
of  Churubusco  Aug.  20,  '47 ;  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey  Sept.  8,  '47  ;  and  assault 


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and  capture  of  the  City  of  Mexico  Sept.  13-14,  '47 ;  in  the  Rebellion  at  the  battle 
of  Williamsburg  May  5,  '62  ;  Fair  Oaks  May  31  to  June  1,  '62 ;  skirmish  on  the 
picket  line  near  Richmond  June  25,  '62  ;  battle  of  Glendale  June  30,  '62  ;  Mal- 
vern  Hill  July  1,  '62  ;  skirmish  at  Harrison's  Landing  July  2,  '62;  Manassas  Aug. 
30,  '62;  Chantilly  Sept.  1,  '62  ;  Fredericksburg  Dec.  13,  '62;  skirmish  at  Wapping 
Heights  July  24,  '63,  while  pursuing  the  enemy  to  Warrenton ;  skirmish  near  Au- 
burn Oct.  13,  '63;  skirmish  at  Kelly's  Ford  Nov.  26,  '63;  at  the  battle  of  the  Wild- 
erness May  5,  '64,  being  wounded.  Service — Served  in  garrison  at  Fort  Winne- 
bago,  Wis.,  '42  to  '44 ;  Fort  Wood,  La.,  '44 ;  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  '44-45 ;  Fort  Mc- 
Ree,  Fla.,  '45 ;  in  Military  occupation  in  Texas  '45-46  ;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
'48  ;  on  recruiting  service  '48-50  ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas, 
'50-51 ;  Fort  Towson,  I.  T.,  '51-54;  Fort  Arbuckle,  I.  T.,  '54-56;  Jefferson  Bar- 
racks, Mo.,  '58  ;  on  frontier  duty  in  Utah  Expedition  '58-60;  march  to  New  Mex- 
ico '60 ;  Fort  Buchanan,  N.  M.,  '60 ;  on  leave  of  absence  '60-61 ;  in  garrison  at 
Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  '61 ;  in  defense  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  Sept.  28,  '61,  to 
March  17,  '62 ;  siege  of  Yorktown  April  5  to  May  4,  '62 ;  on  sick  leave,  disabled  by 
wound,  May  6  to  July  11,  '64 ;  in  defense  of  Fort  Stevens,  Washington,  D.  C.,  July 

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2-4,  '63 ;  com.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  at  battle  of  Wilderness  April  26  to  May  6,  '64 ;  com. 
of  Fort  Wadsworth,  Dak.,  May  18,  '66;  com.  of  Forts  Griffin,  Texas;  Camp 
Grant,  Richmond,Va. ;  Lynchburg.Va. ;  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  and  Fort  Stevenson,  Dak. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  I.  G.  3d  Army  Corps  Nov.  26,  '63 ;  Acting  Asst.  Pro- 
vost Marshal  General,  Supt.  Vol.  recruiting  service,  and  Chief  Mustering  and 
Disbursing  Officer  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  from  April  10,  '65,  to  Jan.  12,  '66  ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Forts  Winnebago,  Wis. ;  Wood,  La. ;  McRee,  Fla. ;  Towson, 
and  Arbuckle,  Choctaw  Nation.  Honorably  mentioned— By  Gen.  Phil.  Kearney  in 
his  report  of  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  Va. 

Haynes,  Ira  A.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed  from 
Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '79;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  ra;i£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Haynsworth,  Henry  J.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Oct.  25, 1827. 
Retiring  year  1891 ;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  r<m£— Capt. 
A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  26,  '85 ;  accepted  March  3,  '85. 

Hays,  Joseph  H.  (First  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vt.  July 

'  Actual  rank—2&  Lieut.  142d 


30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  unassigned  March  23,  '69;  retired 
Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Drury's  Farm.  Honorably  mentioned— Was  com- 
plimented in  special  orders  by  Gen.  C.  C.  Augur,  commanding  Department  of  the 
Platte,  in  '68  or  '69,  for  gallant  conduct  and  faithful  service  in  pursuing  and  cap- 
turing horse-thieves,  andbringing  them  with  their  plunder  into  camp,  and  turn- 
ing them  over  to  commanding  officer  at  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  W.  T.  Service— Served 
as  Indian  Agent  in  Washington  Ter.,  '69  and  70.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A. 
Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  in  '66,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  1st  Batt.,  12th 

"Head,  George  E.  (Major  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Feb.  4, 1836.  Retiring 
year  1900;  appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  llth  Int. 
May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  10,  '61 ;  Capt.  July  12,  '64  ;  transferred  to  29th  Int. 
Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned  April  25,  '69;  assigned  to  3d  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Major 


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April  20,  '86.     Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  m  the 
battle  of  Spottsylvania.    Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  llth  Inf.  Oct.  1,   bZ,  t< 

Head,  John  P.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  9, 1821.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Mass.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  6,  46 ;  accepted  Aug. 
13,  '46;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  6,  '51;  Major  Surg.  Sept.  6,  '60;  Lieut.  Col.  Surg. 


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June  26,  76 ;  accepted  July  29,  76 ;  Col.  Surg.  June  30,  '82 ;  retired  Jan.  9,  '85. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war.  Service— At  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  Sept.,  '46;  ordered 
to  Brazos  Santiago,  with  Mounted  Rifles,  Sept.,  '46 ;  at  Fort  Brown  and  Mata- 
moras ;  on  temporaryduty  in  New  York,  N.  Y. ;  ordered  to  Vera  Cruz  with  recruits 
May,  '48  ;  at  Carrolton,  La.,  to  Aug., '48 ;  at  Fort  Snelling  and  Fort  Ripley,  Minn., 
to  Dec.,  '53 ;  on  temporary  duty  in  Boston  Harbor,  Mass.,  to  March,  '54 ;  on  duty 
in  Texas  and  Florida  to  June,  '57  ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  and  Fort  Mackinac, 
Mich.,  to  Oct.,  '59;  leave  of  absence  (in  Europe)  to  May,  '60;  en  route  to  Oregon, 
via  Forts  Benton  and  Walla  Walla,  May,  '60;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Hoskins,  Ore- 
gon, to  Nov.,  '61 ;  ordered  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  with  troops,  ria  Panama,  N 
'61,  to  Jan.,  '62;  at  IT.  S.  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  Y.2 ;  in 
charge  of  hospitals  in  Kentucky,  to  July,  '63;  member  of  Board  on  disabled  offi- 
cers, at  Columbus,  Ohio,  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  Post  Surgeon,  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  West 
Point,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  18,  '64,  to  July  14,  '68;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Adams,  R.  1..  to 
July,  70;  Medical  Director,  Department  of  Dakota,  to  April,  75  ;  Medical  Direc- 
tor, Department  of  the  South,  to  April,  78;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Independence, 
Mass.,  to  Aug.,  79;  Attending  Surgeon  and  Examiner  of  recruits,  Boston,  Mass., 
Aug.,  79,  to  date  of  retirement.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  siege  of  Vera 
Cruz,  and  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco. 

Heap,  David  P.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Asia,  March  24,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907  ;  appointed  from  Pa. ;  graduated  at  Military  Academy,  cla^s  of 
'64.  Actual  rant:— 1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '64 ;  Capt.  March  7,  '67 ;  Major  June 
23,  '82.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Service—  With  Engineer  Battalion. 
Army  of  Potomac,  in  the  Richmond  campaign  and  siege  of  Petersburg  '64-5 ;  at 
Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  '65-66;  construction  of  Fort  Ontario  '66-67;  imp: 
ments  of  harbors  on  Lakes  Superior  and  Michigan  '67-70;  Engineer  Officer  De- 
partment of  Dakota  70-71;  with  Major  Barlow  during  summer  of  71,  making 
reconnoissanre  and  exploration  of  region  afterwards  designated  as  Yellowstone 
National  Park ;  asst.  to  Gen.  Gillmore,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  71-73 ;  on  duty  under 
Gen.  Warren,  Newport,  R.  I.,  73-80;  on  detached  duty  in  charge  of  engii 
exhibit,  Centennial  Exhibition,  75-77;  L.  H.  Engineer  10th  Dist. '80-81  ;  on 
detached  service  as  military  representative  of  the  U.  S.  to  congress  of  electri- 
cians, and  honorary  commissioner  of  the  U.  S.  to  the  Paris  Electncal  Exhibition 
of  '81 ;  in  charge  of  harbor  improvements  on  east  shore  of  Lake  Michigan  '82- 
83 ;  Engineer  Secretary  Light-House  Board  '83  to  '87 ;  Engineer  3d  Light-House 
District  '87  to . 

Heard,  John  W.  (Second  Lieutenant  3d  Cavalry).  Born  in  Mississippi. 
Appointed  from  Miss.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Ai-twi!  ra,,l:—2A  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 

Hearn,  James  A.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland 
1826.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Private,  Cor- 


disability 

duty.  '  Brrt't't  rani: — 6revet  Mai.  March  2,  '66,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war.  rtrrice— Served  through  the  entire  Mexican  \Var  '46-48  ; 
served  at  Fort  Gibson,  the  Cherokee  Nation,  from  Sept., '49,  till  July, '51,  under 
Gen.  Belknap  ;  in  Eastern  and  Western  Texas  from  July,  '51,  till  Nov.,  '56  ;  in 
Florida  in  the  cypress  swamps  from  Nov.,'56  till  July,  '56  ;  Utah  expedition  from 
winter  of  '57  till  spring  '58;  Fort  Randall  Aug.  '58  till  Feb.  27,  '63;  with  16th 
and  34th  Inf.  until  April  14,  '69.  Jlntflc*,  tftrnMiAei,  <•(<•  — Palo  Alto,  Resaca  de 
la  Palma  May  8-9,  '46;  present  at  the  capture  and  surrender  of  Monterey  Sept. 
20,  '46  ;  was  present  at  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz  from  March  7  till  March  29,  '  47  ; 
Cerro  Gordo  April  '47  ;  Contreras  and  Churubusco  Aug.  19  and  20,  '47  ;  was  pres- 
ent at  the  storming  and  capture  of  Chapultepec  Sept.  19,  '47 ;  and  at  the  surren- 
der and  occupation  of  the  city  of  Mexico  Sept.  14,  '47,  till  June,  '48.  Staff  pori- 


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tions  occupied — Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer,  Assistant  Commissary  of  Mus- 
ter, Acting  Ordnance  Officer  at  Sioux  City,  la.,  under  Gen.  Sully  from  May,  '63, 


Nov.  15,  70. 

Hearn,  Lawrence  J.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  Nov.  24  '80  •  accepted 
Nov.  27,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  10,  '88. 

Heath,  Frank  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  England  June  13.  '45.  Re- 
tiring year  1909.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  at  Military  Academy,  class 
of  -68.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut.  Ordnance  Nov.  1, 
74;  captain  Dec.  18,  '80.  Service — Acting  asst.  Prof,  of  mathematics  at  M.  A. 
71-75;  asst.  at  Frankford  Arsenal  76-78;  asst  at  Rock  Island  78,  79;  at  the 
Cheyenne  Ord.  Dept.  79-83 ;  asst.  at  National  armory  '83-86 ;  asst.  at  Watervliet 
Arsenal  '86  to .  Commands  held — Cheyenne  Ord.  Depot  79-83. 

Hedburg1,  Alfred  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Sweden.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  unassigned  from  Nov.  19,  '62,  to 
July  20,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  July  21,  '63  ;  accepted  July  22,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  11,  '64  ;  Capt.  June  17,  '67;  out  of  service  Jan.  15,  73,  to  Mar.  1,  '89;  Capt. 
15th  Inf.  March  1,  '89;  accepted  March  1,  '89. 

Hedekin,  Charles  A.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  11,  '88. 

Heg-er,  Anthony  (Lieut.  Colonel,  and  Asst.  Medical  Purveyor).  Born  in 
Austria  Dec.  4,  1828.  Retiring  year  1892.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life. 
Ai-t mil  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  25, '56 ;  accepted  Sept.  11, '56;  Capt.  and  Asst. 
Surg.  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  Major  and  Surg.  Sept.  17,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Surg. 
Jan.  24,  '86. 

Hein,  Otto  L.  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from  D.  C. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '66;  graduated  June  15,70.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  15,  '70;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  30,  77 ;  Capt.  Jan.  16,  '89. 

Heiner,  Robert  G.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  Aug.  10,  '39.  Retir- 
ing year  1903 ;  app.  from  Penna.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank~2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S. 
Col.  Inf.  Dec.  26,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  25,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  16,  '65 ;  2d 
Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  27,  '66;  transferred  to  29th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66 ;  unassigned  April  25,  '69 ;  asnigned  to  1st 
Inf.  July  14,  '69 ;  Capt.  Sept.  29,  79.  Honorably  mentioned— Twice  tendered 
promotion  by  Gen.  B.  C.  Ludlow,  Chief  of  Staff  to  Gen.  Butler.  /Service— Par- 
ticipated as  a  member  of  the  57th  Penna.  Militia  in  the  capture  of  the  Rebel 
Gen.  John  Morgan  near  Salinesville,  Ohio  ;  Joined  regiment  (22d  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.) 
at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  proceeded  with  it  to  Fortress  Monroe,  Va.,  Feb.,  '64; 
joined  the  command  of  Gen.  B.  F.  Butler,  in  the  advance  to  Yorktown  and  Wil- 
liamsburg ;  Detailed  for  special  duty  on  Dutch  Gap  Canal  August  26,  '64 ;  con- 
tinuously under  fire  from  August  26  to  December  20,  '64,  day  and  night ;  had 
entire  charge  and  direction  of  work  on  the  canal  for  over  two  months,  working 
from  300  to  400  men  daily ;  crossed  the  James  River  Nov.  1,  by  direction  of  Gen. 
Butler,  in  charge  of  troops  in  open  pontoon  boats  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  captur- 
ing the  pickets  on  the  opposite  side  of  river  from  the  canal  and  forcing  the  enemy 
to  establish  a  line  a  mile  to  the  rear,  thereby  stopping  picket  firing  by  the  enemy 
on  the  working  parties  on  the  canal ;  of  more  than  two  hundred  officers  the  only 
one  who  remained  continuously  on  the  work  till  completed ;  entered  Richmond 
on  the  morning  of  April  3,  '65,  commanding  the  first  company  of  occupation  of 
the  city  ;  assisted  in  extinguishing  the  flames  of  the  burning  city  and  bridges ; 
with  three  other  officers  placed  the  first  picket  line  around  the  city  ;  proceeded 
to  Washington  City  with  Regiment,  by  selection  and  order  of  Secv.  Stanton,  to 
represent  that  branch  of  the  service  at  the  obsequies  of  President  Lincoln ; 


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commanded  the  second  company  in  the  funeral  escort  of  the  President ;  pro- 
ceeded with  Regiment  by  order  of  Secretary  of  War  to  Maryland  in  search 
of  the  assassin  Booth ;  embarked  with  regiment  on  board  of  steamer  near  Chapel 
Point,  Maryland,  June  1,  '68;  proceeded  to  Brazos  Santiago,  Texas,  joining 
Genl.  WeitzeFs  command  and  marching  rapidly  to  Brownsville,  Texas,  to  in- 
tercept the  remnant  of  the  command  of  Genl.  Kirby  Smith  in  its  flight  to 
Mexico ;  received  a  sunstroke  near  Brownsville,  Texas,  July  1,  '65  (twenty-three 
days  in  Hospital) ;  mustered  out  of  Volunteer  Service  Oct.  16,  '65 ;  proceeded 
with  Regiment  by  steamer  to  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  there  disbanded  Nov.  23,  V,r, ; 
joined  llth  United  States  Infantry  at  Camp  Grant,  Richmond,  May,  '66;  pro- 
ceeded to  Camp  Hamilton,  Fort  Monroe,  August,  '66,  to  April,  '67 ;  President 
of  the  Registration  of  Rappahannock  Co.,  Virginia,  under  the  Reconstruct  ion 
Acts  of  Congress  from  April  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  Assistant  Commissioner  of  Freed- 
man's  Bureau  and  Military  Commissioner  under  the  Reconstruction  Acts  of  ( On 
gress  for  Nash,  Wilson  and  Edgecombe  Counties,  N.  C.,  from  June  to  Dec.,  '68 ; 
joined  regiment  at  Jefferson,  Tex.,  March,  '69;  proceeded  to  Canton,  Tex.;  re- 
mained there  until  July, '69;  member  of  a  Military  Commission  at  Jefferson, 
Tex.,  from  July  to  Dec., '69;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  Feb.  1,  '70;  engaged  with 
Co.  in  quelling  the  mining  riots  of  the  upper  peninsula  of  Michigan  May  and 
June,  '72 ;  proceeded  to  Dakota  June,  '74  ;  in  the  defence  of  Ponca  against  Sioux 
Indians  Summer  and  Fall  of '74;  field  duty  on  the  Niobrara  and  Keyhapaha 
Rivers  in  '75,  '76,  '77;  on  expedition  to  Bear  Butte  and  Black  Hills  May  to  (K-t.. 
'78,  marching  over  300  miles  ;  promoted  Captain  September,  71);  proceeded  with 
Regiment  to  San  Antonio,  Texas,  June,  '80  ;  marched  with  Regiment  to  and  up 
the  Rio  Grande,  marching  250  miles;  in  command  of  the  Post  of  Mayer's  Springs, 
Texas,  from  September,  '80,  to  May,  '81 ;  marched  with  Company  to  Fort  Stock- 
ton, Texas,  (200  miles)  May,  '81 ;  proceeded  to  Fort  Mohave,  Arizona,  in  Septem- 
ber, '82;  in  command  of  Fort  Mohave,  from  October,  '82,  to  July,  'fi  fded 
with  Company  July, '83,  to  Fort  Grant,  Arizona ;  in  command  of  1  "it  (Jrant, 
August,  September,  October  and  part  of  December,  '83,  and  part  of  February  and 
March,  '84;  proceeded  to  Fort  Apache,  Arizona,  June  1,  '84,  and  remained  there 
until  August  3,  '86  ;  accompanied  Regiment  to  Department  of  California  August, 
'86;  stationed  at  Benicia  Barracks  from  Aug.  11,  '86,  until  Oct.,  '87  ;  proceeded  to 
Angel  Island,  San  Francisco  harbor,  October,  '87;  marched  to  Santa  Cru/,  (  ali- 
fornia,  June  1,  '87;  in  Summer  encampment  at  Santa  Cruz  from  June  1  to  Sep- 
tember 1,  '87;  in  Summer  encampment  at  Santa  Barbara,  California,  from  June 
24,  '88,  until  September  7,  '88;  on  recruiting  duty  at  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio, 
from  October  1,  '88,  to  February  11,  '89;  on  Recruiting  duty  at  Cleveland,  Ohio, 
from  Feb.  11,  '89,  to  May,  29,  '89;  on  Recruiting  Duty  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
from  May  29, '89,  until  present  date,  4th  March,  '90.  Staff  petition*  o 
Post  Adjt.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Camp  Hamilton,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  A 112.,  '<><>,  to 
April,  '67.  Buffi™,  *A •//•/// /x///-x,  etc. — Participated  in  the  Dahlgren  and  Kilpatrick 
raid  to  Richmond,  and  skirmishes  near  Bottom's  Bridge;  with  Butler's  advance 
up  the  James  River;  in  the  Battle  of  Wilson's  Wharf,  and  the  repulse  of  the  at- 
tack on  Fort  Powhatan  in  May,  '64;  Butler's  advance  on  the  Bermuda  Front  to 
Richmond  and  Petersburg  R.  R. ;  in  the  advance  and  battles  before  Petersburg 
from  the  15th  to  the  26th  of  June,  '64;  slightly  wounded  on  the  18th  of  June,  in 
the  left  leg,  and  wounded  by  a  Minie  ball  through  left  shoulder  on  the  26th  of 
June,  '64  (forty  days  in  Hospital);  rejoined  Regiment  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  : 
in  actions  of  Newmarket  Height,  Dutch  Gap,  Chapin's  Farm  and  Fair  Oaks. 
Commands  field — First  Co.  at  occupation  of  Richmond,  Va.;  Second  Co.  at  funeral 
escort  to  President  Lincoln;  of  Det.  in  defence  of  Ponco  74;  Post  of  M:» 
Springs,  Tex.,  from  Sept.,  '80,  to  May,  '81;  Fort  Mohave,  Ariz.,  Oct.,  82,  to  July, 
'83;  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  Aug.  to  Dec.,  83,  and  part  of  Feb.  and  March,  M 
Histwy — Student  at  Kittanning  Academy  and  Witherspoon,  Pa.,  from  '58  to  '<>"  ; 
entered  Allegheny  College,  Meadville,  Penna.,  April, '61 ;  while  there  founded  the 
Alpha  Chapter  of  the  A.  T.  A.  Greek  Letter  Fraternity;  upon  the  advent  of  the 
Rebel  Army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee,  into  the  State  of  Penna.,  enlisted  with  other 
students  from  College  July  1,  '63,  and  was  made  Sergeant  of  Co.  K,  57th 
Penna.  Militia. 


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Heistand,   Henry  O.  S.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).    Born  in  Richwood,  Ohio, 


6th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  from  Oct.  2  to  19,  78;  joined  Co.  Nov.  4,  78,  at 
Terry's  Landing,  Mont.;  on  detached  service  constructing  telegraph  lines  from 
Nov.*  5  to  Dec.  19,  78,  Dec.  26,  78,  to  Feb.  1,  79,  and  Feb.  6  to  March  6,  79; 
conducting  recruits  May  26  to  June  12,  79;  at  Terry's  Landing,  Mont.,  shipping 
government  stores  from  Oct.  4  to  Nov.  1,  79 ;  constructing  bridges  from  March 
20  to  28,  '80,  and  from  April  29  to  May  7,  '80;  reconnoitering  a  wagon  road  from 
Fort  Ouster,  Mont.,  to  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  from  July  2  to  9,  '80  ;  on  detached 
service  from  July  31,  '86,  to  Sept.  17,  '86,  at  Dept.  Rifle  Camp,  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.  Slop  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  in  the  field  Nov.  5  to  Dec.  19,  78, 
Dec.  26,  78,  to  Feb.  1,  79,  and  from  Feb.  6  to  March  6,  79 ;  at  Terry's  Landing, 
Mont.,  Oct.  4  to  Nov.  1,  79;  Batt.  Adjt.  llth  Inf.  at  FortCuster,  Mont.,  May  1, 
79,  to  Sept.  25,  '80  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  Sept.  25  to  Oct.  12,  '80  ; 
Post  Adjt.  at  Camp  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  from  Oct.  14  to  Sept.  25,  '80,  and  from 
April  27  to  Oct.  26,  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  same  post  from  Oct.  12,  '80, 
to  Oct.  16,  '81,  and  from  Aug.  26,  '82,  to  May  24,  '84;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  Dak.,  from  June  18,  '84,  to  Dec.  27,  '84;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at 
same  post  from  Dec.  1,  '85,  to  June  15,  '86  ;  A.  C.  S.  from  Jan.  31  to  June  15,  '86, 
and  Post  Adjt.  from  May  27  to  June  15,  '86  ;  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Dept.  Rifle  Camp,  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from  Aug.  7  to  Sept.  17,  '86  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  Oct.  1,  '86,  to  July  16,  '87  ;  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of 
Batt.  llth  Inf.  en  route  to  Duluth,  Minn. ;  Post  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 

Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  from  Aug.  9,  '86,  to .  Commands  held— Cos.  B,  C  and  F 

at  various  times  from  April,  79,  to  Feb.  11,  '90 ;  of  Indian  scouts  at  Fort  Custer, 
Mont.,  from  March  1,  '80,  to  Sept.  25,  '80,  and  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  from  Oct.  1, 
'86,  to  July  27,  '87 ;  of  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  at  various  times  from  Sept.  1,  '87,  to 
Feb.,  '90. 

Heizmann,  Charles  L.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67;  accepted  June  5,  '67; 
Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  70  ;  Major  and  Surg.  Nov.  18,  '86. 

Helmick,  Eli  A.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Kansas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84 ;  grad.  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  11,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '88. 

Hendershott,  Henry  B.  (Capt.  and  Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  May 
23,  1824.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio ;  graduated  from  Military  Academy, 
class  of  '47.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July  1,  '47  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf. 
Aug.  20,  '47  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '50;  transferred  to  2d  Art.  Oct.  21,  '59;  Capt. 
April  27,  '61 ;  retired  March  30,  '64.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the  recruit- 
ment and  organization  of  the  Volunteer  Armies  of  the  United  States  during  the 
war.  Service — Served  in  war  against  Digger  Indians,  camp  Far  West,  Cal.,  '49  to 
'50;  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.  '51  to  '54;  in  war  with  Yumas,  Cocopabs  and  Apache 
Indians ;  served  on  Plains  in  '59  and  '60,  against  Sioux  Indians  (Brule);  Superin- 
tendent of  recruiting  service  State  of  Iowa  '60  to  '61.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  A.  G.  Southern  Dist.  of  Cal.  '50-52.  History— Met  with  a  serious  injury  in  '61, 
breaking  thigh  and  internal  injuries,  whilst  en  route  to  join  Light  Battery. 

Hennissee,  Argulus  G.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Maryland  Jan.  16, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Maryland— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
1st  Lieut.  1st  Eastern  Shore,  Md.,  Vols.,  Sept.  30,  '61 ;  Capt.  July  24,  '62;  hon. 
must,  out  Feb.  11,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  28,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '68;  unassigned  March  31,  '69;  assigned  to  8th  Cav.  Dec.  31, 
70;  Capt.  March  16, '81.  Service— Engaged  in  protecting  telegraph  lines  and 
prevention  of  blockade  runners  supplying  rebels  to  June,  '63 ;  Judge  Adv.,  Gen  1 
Court  Martial  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Wilmington,  Del.,  and  Baltimore,  Md.,  '63-4-5; 
at  post  of  Madison,  Ark.,  from  May,  '67,  to  March,  '69 ;  Agent  for  Mescalero  and 
Southern  Apache  Indians,  in  New  Mexico,  from  July,  '69,  to  Dec.,  70 ;  stationed 

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in  Southern  Texas  from  Aug.,  75,  to  Sept.,  '85;  on  Recruiting  Service  at  Chicago, 
111.,  from  Oct.  '85,  to  Oct.  10,  '87 ;  marched  with  Regiment  to  Dakota  in  '88;  sta- 
tioned in  Dak.  since  Sep.,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  A.  G.  3d  Separate 
Brigade,  8th  Corps,  May  to  Aug.,  '64;  Adj.  8th  Cav.  Oct.  22,  '68,  to  March  16, 
'81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  three  periods  in  72-3-4. 
battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Henry,  Guy  V.  (Major  9th  Cav.  and  Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  at  Fort 
Smith,  Ind.  Ter.,  March  9, 1839.  Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  New  York  ; 
graduated  at  Military  Academy,  Class  of  r6L  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Art. 
May  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '65  ;  transferred  to  3d  Cav.  Dec. 
15,  70 ;  Major  9th  Cav.  June  26,  '81 ;  volunteer  service,  Col.  4,0th  Mass.  Inf., 
Nov.  9,  '63;  hon.  must  out  June  30,  '65.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt.  Oct.  '2'2. 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  near  Pocotaligo  River,  S.  C. ;  M»jor  Feb. 
20,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  service**  in  the  battle  of  Olustee,  Fla. ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Sept.  29,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols. 
Oct.  28,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  in  front  of 
Petersburg.  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — 

Extract  from  Qen.  J.  M.  Brannan's  official  report  of  battle  of  Pocotaligo,  8.  C.,  Oct.  22,  1862:  "  I  desire  to 
call  the  attention  of  the  Major  Gen.  commanding  Department  (Mitchell)  to  the  gallant  and  distinguished 
conduct  of  1st  Lieut.  Guy  V.  Henry,  1st  Art.,  commanding  section  of  Artillery.  His  pieces  were  served  admir- 
ably during  the  engagement.  He  had  two  horses  shot  under  him." 

[Signed]  J.  M.  BRANNAN,  Gtn.-in- Chief. 

Report  of  Major  Gen.  Gilmore  to  Major-Gen.  Halleck  on  advance  in  Florida :  "  *  *  The  advance  under  Col. 
Guy  V.  Henry,  comprising  the 40th  filass.  M'td  Inf.,  Independent  Battalion  of  Man.  Car.  under  M«gor  Stevens, 
and  Elder's  Horse  Battery,  1st  Art,  pushed  forward  into  the  entrance  on  the  night  of  the  8th,  captnr.-.!  th, 
battery  at  Camp  Finnegan,  and  taken  without  the  loss  of  a  man,  about  100  prisoners,  eight  pieces  of  artillery 
in  serviceable  condition,  and  well  supplied  with  ammunition,  and  other  valuable  property  to  a  large  amount." 

[Signed]  Q.  A.  GII.LMORK,  Major  Gen.  CWdy. 

HEADQUARTERS  Bio  HORN  AND  YELLOWSTONE  EXPEDITION,  CAMP  ROBINSON,  NEB.,  Oct.  24,  1871. 
ON  ROSE  BUD  (see  1876,  in  record),  General  Orders  No.  8. 

"  If  iu  the  future  it  should  transpire  that  the  avenues  for  recognition  of  distinguished  services  and  gallant 
conduct  are  opened,  those  rendered  in  this  campaign  will  be  recommended  for  suitable  reward  ;  providing  that 
the  following-named  officers  and  men  are  mentioned  as  carrying  on  their  persons  honorable  marks  of  distinc- 
tion in  the  severe  wounds  they  have  received  at  the  hands  of  the  enemy." 

************** 
CAPT.  GUY  V.  HENRY,  3d  Oav. 

[Signed]" 
JOHN  G.  BOURSE,  lit  Lieut.  3d  Cav.,  A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  Qen. 


By  command  of  Brig.  Gen.  Crook.  [Signed] 

7.  Boui 


Service—  Served  during  the  rebellion  of  the  seceding  states  '61-65 ;  in  drilling 
volunteers  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  May-July,  '61 ;  in  the  Manassea  campaign  of 
July,  '61 ;  on  the  staff  of  Brig.-Gen.  McDowell  Sept.,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65 ;  assigned 
to  duty  by  the  President  according  to  grade  of  Brig.  General ;  on  leave  of  ab- 
sence Feb.  to  April,  '65  ;  in  command  of  sub-district  of  the  Plains,  Military  Div. 
of  the  Missouri,  April  to  July,  '65  ;  awaiting  orders  Aug.  to  Oct.  17,  '65 ;  in  gar- 
rison at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y .,  Oct.  17  to  Nov.  6,  '65  ;  as  aid-de-camp  to  Major 
Gen.  Parke,  commanding  Southern  District  of  New  York,  Nov.  6,  '65,  to  Jan. 
27,  '66 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Knox,  Me.,  February  to  March,  '66 ;  Fort  Preble, 
Me.,  March  to  April,  '66  ;  Calais,  Me.,  April  to  June,  '66  ;  and  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y., 
June,  '66,  to  April,  '67 ;  on  leave  of  absence  Apr.  4,  '67,  to  June  '67 ;  at  Fort 
Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  '67  ;  instructor  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va,,  to 
June,  '69;  member  of  Board  of  Artillery  Officers  to  witness  experiments  with 
heavy  guns  at  Ft.  Delaware,  Del.,  Nov.,  '68 ;  at  Ft.  Wadsworth,N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  70  ; 
engaged  in  quelling  Fenian  disturbances  on  the  Canadian  frontier,  and  in  breaking 
up  illicit  whisky  distilleries,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  at  Camp  Halleck,  Nev.,  and  en 
route  to  Angel  Island,  Gal.,  Feb.,  '71  ;  en  route  to  and  at  Camp  McDowell,  Ariz., 
to  July,  '71 ;  joined  Gen.  Crook  at  Tucson,  A.  T.,  July,  '71 ;  commanding  three 
companies  of  cavalry  and  engaged  scouting  Apache  Indians  to  Dec.,  '71 ;  en 
route  to  and  at  Beuicia,  Cal.,  to  March,  '72  ;  eii  route  to  and  at  Fort  D.  A.  Rus- 
sell, W.  T.,  March  to  May,  '73;  at  Fort  Laramie  (Indian  disturbances),  March, 
72 ;  member  of  Board  to  purchase  cavalry  horses,  Omaha,  Neb.,  Oct.,  72  ;  com- 


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manding  Camp  on  Laramie  River,  W.  T.,  and  engaged  scouting  LVlay  to  Nov. 
73  ;  at  Fort  Russell,  W.  T.,  to  Jan.,  74 ;  member  of  Board  of  Officers  to  deter- 
mine and  fix  the  cavalry  accoutrements,  equipments  and  supplies,  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  Jan.  6,  74,  to  Feb.,  74;  sick-leave  of  absence  to  May,  74;  at  Ft. 
Russell,  W.  T.,  and  Camp  Robinson,  Neb.,  to  May,  75;  commanding  expedition 
to  the  Black  Hills  Dec.  26,  74,  to  Jan.  11,  75,  when  himself  and  command  were 
badly  fro/en  ;  sick-leave  of  absence  to  April,  76;  at  Fort  Russell,  W.  T.,  to  May, 

76  ;  commanding  battalion  in  the  Big  fclorn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  against 
Sitting  Bull  and  Sioux  Indians;  command  of  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal., to  June, 

77  ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  W.  T.,  to  Aug.,  77  ;  Camp  Robinson  and  scouting  to  Oct., 


Ute  River  expedition  Sept.  to  Dec.,  79 ;  at  Fort  Sanders,  W.  T.,  to  May,  '80 ;  on 
sick-leave  in  California  to  April,  '81 ;  on  special  duty  at  Salt  Lake,  Utah,  to  Jane, 
'81  ;  at  Fort  Stanton,  and  scouting  in  New  Mexico  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  commanding 
Fort  Sill,  Indian  Territory,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  Jan.,  '83 ;  member  of  Board  of 
Officers  to  determine  and  fix  on  cavalry  accoutrements,  equipments  and  supplies, 
Washington,  District  Columbia,  to  July,  '83 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to 
September  '83;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyoming,  from  September,  '89,  to  - 
Staff  positions  occupied— \.  D.  C.  Vol.  July,  '61  ;  and  from  Nov.  6,  '65,  to  Jan. 
27,  '66 ;  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice,  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  April, 
'85 ;  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice,  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  April, 
'85,  to  Sept.,  '89  ;  relieved  at  his  own  request  as  Inspector  of  Small  Arms  Prac- 
tice. Battle*,  s  kirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  in 
the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  engaged  in  the  action  of 
Pocotaligo,  S.  C.,  Oct.  22,  '62;  with  General  Hunter's  advance  on  Charleston,  S. 
C.  (commanding  battalion),  April, '63;  in  operations  against  Charleston,  S.  C. 
(commanding  battery),  July-Nov.,  '63,  being  engaged  in  the  descent  upon  Morris 
Island  July  10,  bombardment  of  Fort  Sumter  Aug.  17-23,  siege  of  Fort  Wagner 
July  10  to  Sept.  7,  '63,  and  as  Acting  Chief  of  Artillery,  Department  of  the  South, 
June,  '63  (Colonel  40th  Massachusetts  Volunteers  Nov.  9,  '63) ;  in  command  of 
regiment  at  Folly  Island,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64,  and  engaged  in  expedition 
to  adjacent  islands ;  in  command  of  light  brigade  in  expedition  to  Florida  Feb. 
4  to  April  24,  '63,  being  engaged  in  the  action  of  Camp  Finnegan  Feb.  8,  '64;  en- 
gaged in  battle  of  Olustee,  Feb.  26,  '64,  and  skirmishes  at  Gainesville,  Baldwin, 
Starke,  Lake  City  and  Cedar  Creek  Feb.  to  April,  '64,  capturing  artillery  ot 
enemy  and  destroying  a  large  amount  of  supplies;  in  command  of  brigade,  18th 
Corps  (Army  of  the  James),  May,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  in  operations  before  Rich- 
mond, Va.,  being  engaged  at  Bermuda  Hundred  May  6  to  29,  '64,  participating 
in  the  attack  on  Drury's  Bluff  May  12  to  16,  '64,  battles  Cold  Harbor  June  1  to  3, 
'64,  siege  of  Petersburg  June  to  Sept.,  '64,  including  the  mine  assault  July  30,  '64, 
and  in  front  of  Fort  Harrison  ;  engaged  at  Tongue  River  and  battle  of  Rose 
Bud  Creek,  Montana,  where  he  was  severely  wounded  through  the  face,  losing  use 
of  left  eye  June  17,  76;  at  Fort  Russell  recovering  from  wound  to  Oct.,  76. 
(  'o.uiiiands  held— In  command  of  Co.  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  Dec.,  '61,  to  May,  '62  ;  in 
command  of  battery  at  Hilton  Head  and  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  May,  '62,  to  June, 
'63 ;  in  command  of  battery  in  operations  against  Charleston,  S.  C.,  July- 
Nov.,  '63 ;  of  Regiment  at  Folly  Island,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64;  of  Light 
Brigade  in  expedition  to  Florida  Feb.  4  to  April  24,  '63  ;  of  Brigade,  18th  Corps 
(Army  of  the  James),  May,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  of  sub-dist.  of  the  Plains,  Mil.  Div. 
of  the  Missouri,  April  to  July,  '65  ;  Batt.  of  Cav.  in  scouting  against  Apaches 
from  July  to  December,  71 ;  camp  on  Laramie  River  May  to  November,  73  ; 
expedition  to  the  Black  Hills,  December  26,  74,  to  January  11,  75 ;  Batt.  in 
the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition;  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  to  June,  77  ; 
Batt.  at  capture  of  Crazy  Horae  village;  Fort  Sill,  Indian  Territory,  from 
November,  '81,  to  January,  '83 ;  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  from  September,  89,  to 

.     History— Son  of  Major  Wm.  Seaton  Henry,  3d  U.  S.  Inf.,  who  graduated 

at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  in   1835,  and  grandson  of  Daniel  D.  Tompkins,  who  was 


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twice  Governor  of  N.  Y.,  and  Vice-President  of  the  U.  S. ;  also  of  Smith  Thomp- 
son, who  was  Secretary  U.  S.  Navy,  and  Judge  of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court. 
Author  of  "  Military  Records  of  Civilian  Appointments,  U.  S.  Army/'  and  "  Army 
Catechisms  for  Non-Commissioned  Officers  and  Soldiers,  U.  S.  Army,"  "Pam- 
phlet on  Target  Practice,"  and  "  Practical  Information  for  Non-Commissioned 
Officers  on  Field  Dutv." 

Henton,  James  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  England  Feb.  2,  1835.  Retir- 
ing year  1899;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and 
1st  Sgt  Co.  D,  6th  Inf.,  Nov.  22,  '53,  to  Nov.  22,  '58 ;  pvt.  gen.  ser.  and  pvt.  and 
1st  Sgt.  Co.  A,  2d  batt.,  14th  Inf.,  May  14,  '60,  to  Oct.  25,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf., 
Oct.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  25,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  19,  '62 ;  Capt.  Nov.  4,  '65 ;  trans- 
ferred to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66.  firevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  portion  occupied— 
Adjt.  2d  batt.  14th  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '65,  to  Nov.  4,  '65. 

Herrick,  Osgood  B.  (Post  Chaplain).     Born  in  Windsor,  Vt.,  April  25,  1826. 
Retiring  year  1890 ;  app.  from  Fla.     Actual  rank— Chaplain  (Act.  July  5,  '38) 
Nov.  4, '64;  Post  Chaplain,  April  3, '67;  accepted  May  7,  '67.     Honorably 
tioned — 

Extract  from  Gen.  Orders  No.  4,  Hdqtt.  3d  Artillery,  Key  TPe*,  Florida,  Sept.  10,  1869. 

"  2.  To  Rev.  Osgood  E.  llerrick,  Chaplain  U.  S.  A.,  and  his  estimable  wife.  There  is  probably  not  a  single 
officer  or  soldier  strickou  down  who  does  not  feel  greatly  indebted  for  their  sympathies  and  tin-ir  kind  an.! 
OOMtMlt Attention*.  The  arduous  services,  too,  of  the  Chaplain,  both  a*  pantor  and  friend,  am. mi;  t  In-  .-trii-kon 
in  the  city,  as  well  as  in  garrison,  were  unremitting  to  the  extent  of  sacrificing  his  own  li.-.iltli  fur  tli 
of  i.ili.Ts.  Contrary  to  tin-  advice  of  tin-  Commanding  Officer  and  hi*  physician,  this  otfi.-er  insisted  np.>n 
keeping  bis  post  in  Hpite  of  ill  health,  and  continuing  in  the  performance  of  every  dnt.v  I.TH!, 

and  social  -until  this  epidemic  was  stayed  ;  and  he  has  thereby  shown  how  well  the  great  military  virtue  of 
self-sacrifice  combines  with  the  higher  virtues  of  religion." 

By  order  of  Brev.  Maj.-Gen.  W.  T.  SHERMAN. 

JKO.  R.  MERBICK,  Brev.  Maj.,  1st  Lieut  3d  Art'y.,  Adjt 

Service— Officiating  at  Key  West  and  Fort  Jefferson  (Dry  Tortugas),  Florida, 
till  '69;  ordered  to  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  Jan.,  70;  ordered  to  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
June,  "75,  where  stationed  to  present  time.  History — Ordained  deacon  in  Trinity 
Church,  Geneva,  New  York,  June  15,  '51 ;  ordained  priest  in  Trinity  Church, 
Geneva,  New  York,  July  2,  '52;  rector  of  Emmanuel  Church,  Adams,  New  York. 
'51 ;  rector  of  Christ  Church,  Manlius,  New  York,  '53;  rector  of  St.  Paul's  Church 
Key  West,  Florida,  '56. 

Hersey,  Mark  L.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  at  Stetson,  Maine,  Dec.  1. 
1863.  Retiring  year  1927;  app.  from  Maine;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'87.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  !»th 
Inf.  Aug.  30,  '87.  Service — With  mounted  detachment  in  the  field  for  purpose 
of  instruction,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '89;  marched  500  miles,  visited  the  Grand  Canon  of 
the  Colorado,  in  Oct.  Commands  held — Mounted  detachment  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '89. 

Hess,  Frank  W.  (Captain  3d  Art.,  Bvt.  Major).  Born  in  Pa.,  Dec.  15,  '36. 
Retiring  year  1900;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  life  ;  graduated  at  Art.  School,  class  of 
'73.  Actual  rank— Capt.  15th  Pa.  Inf.  April  23,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  'ill  ;  \>\ 
Lieut.  3d  Pa.  Cav.  Nov.  14,  '61 ;  capt.  July  8,  '62;  major  Oct.  31,  '64  ;  lion.  must, 
out  Aug.  7,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  V,iJ ;  trans,  to 
29th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  trans,  to  llth  Inf.  Apr.  25,  '69;  trans,  to  3d  Art.  Dec.  15,  TO  : 
capt.  Mar.  15,  '81.  Brevet  rank— App.  Bvt.  Capt.  for  "  Gallant  and  mer.  ser.  in  the 
battle  of  Kelly's  Ford,  Va,"  and  Bvt.  Major  for  "gallant  and  mer.  ser.  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg."  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion." 
Vol.  xi.  part  ii. ;  Reports  of  Gen's  Sykes,  Warren  and  Averill,  pages  350,  380, 
955.  Service — Served  at  Lincoln  Barracks  and  Garrison  of  Washington,  '67-68; 
Mayor  of  City,  Marshall,  Tex.,  under  the  Reconstruction  Act  of  Congress,  '69 ; 
at  Jefferson,  Tex.,  '70;  in  Light  Battery  73-74;  Prof.  Military  Science  and 
Tactics  Allegheny  College,  Pa.,  March,  77,  to  Sept.,  '80  ;  at  Tampa,  Fla.,  April, 
'82,  to  Oct.,  83;  at  Mount  Vernon  Barracks,  Ala.,  from  Dec.,  '83,  to  June, 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  Lincoln  Barracks  and  Garrison  of  Wash- 
ington '67  and  '68,  and  at  Jefferson,  Tex.,  70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  dr.— During 
Rebellion  was  in  the  following  engagements:  Yorktown,  Va.,  Williamsburg, 


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Savage  Station,  Jordan  Ford  on  Chickahominy,  Charles  City  Cross-Roads,  Malvern 
Hill,  White  Oak  Swamp  Bridge,  Nance's  Mill,  Antietam,  Md.,  Kearneysville  and 
Leetown,  Va.,  Manaasas  Gap,  Unionville,  Piedmont,  Middleburg,  Goose  Creek 
Bridge,  Ashby's  Gap,  Amosville,  Kelly's  Ford,  Rapidan  Station,  Brandy  Station, 
Aldie,  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Shepherdstown,  Va.,  Hartwood  Church,  Warrenton, 
Spottsylvania,  Milford  Bridge,  North  Anna  River,  Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg, 
Hatcher's  Run  (three  engagements),  Farmville,  Appomattox  C.  H.  Commands 
held—Comdg.  Post  Tampa,  Fla.,  Apr.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '83;  Comdg.  Mount  Vernon  Bar- 
racks, Ala.,  from  Oct.,  '82,  to  June,  '84. 

Heuer,  William  H.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  March  2, 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  App.  from  Missouri;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class 
of  '65.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Engineers,  June  23,  '65 ;  Capt.  Sept.  22,  70  ; 
Major  March  17,  '84.  Service— Served  on  Pacific  Coast  from  '65  to  '71,  as  Ass't 
Engineer  on  River  and  Harbor  works,  including  Columbia  and  Willamette  Rivers, 
Ore.,  Sacramento  river,  San  Diego  Bay,  Blossom  Rock,  Cal.,  and  engaged  as -As- 
sistant in  the  Military  reconnoissance  for  a  wagon  road  in  Nevada,  Oregon  and 
Idaho ;  then  Ass't  Engineer  in  local  charge  of  work  at  Hallett's  Point  and  Flood 
Rock,  Hell  Gate,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  '72  to  '76 ;  during  this  time  made  an  exami- 
nation of  Isthmus  of  Darien,  Panama  and  Nicaragua  with  the  Interoceanic  Canal 
Commission ;  in  '76  measured  Pacific  Railroad  from  Sacramento,  Cal.,  to  Battle 
Mountain,  Nev. ;  76  to  '80  stationed  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  as  Engineer  of  the  7th 
Lighthouse  Dist. ;  erected  the  Lighthouses  at  Fowey  Rocks  and  American  Shoal, 
Florida  Reef,  and  the  large  Beacon  and  iron  Lighthouse  on  Rebecca  Shoal ;  in 
charge  of  Forts  Jefferson  and  Taylor,  Fla. ;  from  '80  to  '84  on  duty  in  New  Or- 
leans, Engineer  of  7th  and  8th  Lighthouse  Dists. ;  built  the  Lighthouse  at  the 
Jetties,  and  a  small  Light  in  Lake  Maurepas,  La. ;  in  charge  of  Forts  Jefferson, 
Taylor,  and  other  Forts  for  the  defence  of  New  Orleans,  and  in  charge  of  River 
and  Harbor  Works  at  Sabine  Pass,  Sabine  and  Nueces  Rivers,  Texas,  and  Inspect- 
ing Officer  of  the  Jetties  at  mouth  of  Mississippi  River ;  on  duty  in  Philadelphia 
from  '84  to  '85  as  Engineer  of  the  4th  Lighthouse  Dist.,  in  charge  of  River  and 
Harbor  Works  on  the  Delaware  River  and  Bay  and  tributaries ;  also  of  the  Forts 
in  that  vicinity  ;  in  '85  returned  to  New  Orleans,  resumed  same  duties  as  from  '80 
to  '84,  and,  in  addition,  the  following  rivers  and  streams  were  placed  under  his 
charge  :  Amite,  Tangipahoa,  Tickfaw,  Tchefuncte,  Bogue  Falia,  Calcasieu,  Sa- 
bine and  Nueces  Rivers,  Bayous  Terrebonne,  Black,  Teche,  Lafourche,  Cortableau, 
Pierre,  and  Harbor  Work  at  Calcasieu  Pass,  La. ;  in  '87  returned  to  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  in  charge  of  Improvement  of  Humboldt  Harbor  and  Bay,  Sacramento, 
Feather,  San  Joaquin  and  Mokelumne  Rivers  and  Petaluma  Creek ;  member  of 
Board  of  Engineeers  to  establish  harbor  lines  of  San  Francisco  and  San  Diego 
Harbors  and  adjacent  waters,  and  to  investigate  the  mining  debris  question  in 
California;  Engineer  of  the  12th  Lighthouse  Dist.  Staff  positions  occupied- 
Ad}.  Batt.  of  Eng.  June  16,  71,  to  June  17,  72. 

Hewitt,  Christian  C.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
W.  Va.;  grad.  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf. 
June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  June  15, '82.  Honorably  mentioned— In  G.  O.  No.  11 
Head.  Qrs.  Dep.  of  Mo.  May  7,  75 ;  services  in  an  engagement  with  Cheyenne 
and  Arapahoe  Indians  on  Sappa  Creek,  Kan.,  April  23,  75.  Service— At  Fort 
Wallace,  Kan.,  from  Sep.  29,  74,  to  June  13,  77;  on  detached  service  Oct.  1  and 
2,  74,  with  a  detachment  of  Co  "  K,"  19th  Inf.,  in  pursuit  of  a  band  of  Cheyenne 
Indians  who  had  murdered  five  members  and  carried  off  captive  four  young  girls 
of  an  emigrant  family  named  Germain.  The  remains  of  the  five  members  killed 
were  buried  by  the  detachment  45  miles  east  of  Wallace ;  on  detached  service 
from  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  from  Jan.  3,  75,  to  Jan.  7,  75;  with  a  detachment  of 
nine  men  of  Co.  "  K,"  19th  Inf.,  and  a  detachment  of  six  men  of  the  5th  Inf. 
under  the  command  of  2d  Lieut.  F.  S.  Hinkle,  5th  Inf.,  in  pursuit  of  a  band  of 
Cheyenne  Indians  who  had  killed  a  buffalo  hunter  near  Wallace,  Kan.;  four  Indians, 
together  with  their  ponies  and  arms,  were  captured  and  taken  to  Fort  Wallace, 
Kan.;  on  detached  service  from  June  20,  76,  to  Oct.  4,  76,  commanding  U.  b. 
surveying  party  making  a  chain  measurement  of  the  overland  freight  road  be- 


286  KECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   IT.   S.    ARMY.  HIL 

tween  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  and  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.;  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from 
June  13,  77,  to  March  6,  '80;  on  detached  service  with  company  from  July  25, 
77,  to  Aug.  15,  77,  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  during  the  riote  ;  on  detached  service  with 
company  from  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  Sep.  18,  78,  to  Oct.  4,  78,  in  vicinity  of 
Pierce ville,  Kan.,  scouting  after  Indians;  on  detached  service  from  Fort  Lyon, 
Col.,  with  company  in  field  in  the  Tnd.  Ty.,  from  March  8,  '80,  until  July  29,  '81, 
repelling  invaders  from  the  Indian  Territory  ;  in  Aug.,  '80,  was  on  detached  ser- 
vice from  company,  escorting  Capt.  Payne  and  other  prisoners  from  Caldwell,  Kan., 
to  Fort  Smith,  Ark.;  at  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  July  29,  '81,  to  Nov.  1,  '81 ; 
at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  from  Nov.  1,  '81,  to  Dec.  12,  '82;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas, 
from  Dec.  15,  '82,  to  Oct.  24,  '87 ;  on  detached  service  from  Fort  Clark,  Texas, 
from  June  15,  '85,  to  Aug.  18,  '85;  in  the  field  in  New  Mexico  with  batt.  8th 
Cav.  under  command  of  Maj.  J.  A.  Wilcox,  8th  Cav.,  at  San  Antonio,  Texas, 

from  Oct.  24,  '87,  to .     Staff  position*  <»•<•>/], h-rf — Post  Adj.  and  Signal  officer  at 

Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  from  Nov.  1,  74,  to  June  20,  76,  and  from  Jan.  8,  77,  to 
June  13,  77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  surveying  party  from  Fort  L.-aven- 
worth,  Kan.,  to  Fort  Laramie,  \Vyo.,  from  June  23,  76,  to  Oct.  4,  7(5;  Acting 
Reg'l  Adj.,  Post  Adj.  and  Post  Treas.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  June  27,  7> 
Aug.  10,  78,  and  from  Oct.  11  until  Dec.  19,  78  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Po-a  Adj. 
and  Post  Treas.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  from  Feb.  9,  79,  to  March  1, '80;  A.  \ 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  camp  near  Coffey  ville,  Kan.,  from  Oct.  7,  'so.  to  .Ian.  7,  '81 ; 
acting  Regimental  Adj.,  Post.  Adj.  and  Post  Treas.  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  from 
Julv  9,  '84,  to  Jan.  V,,  's.r» ;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  XthCav., 
under  command  of  Major  J.  A.  Wilcox,  8th  Cav.;  in  the  field  in  New  Mexico. 
from  June  15,  '85,  to  Aug.  18,  '85;  appointed  Adj.  I'.Mh  Inf.,  March  31,  '87,  /•'"'- 
firs,  skii'miithi'*,  etc. — On  detached  service  from  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  from  Apri 
75,  to  April  26,  75,  with  40  men  of  Troop  "  II,"  r.th  Cav..  under  command  of  I'd 
Lieut.  Austin  Henely,  6th  Cav.,  in  pursuit  of  a  band  of  hostile  Cheyemi"  ami 
Arapahoe  Indians.  The  Indians  were  overtaken,  surprised  and  routed  on  Sapp:i 
Creek,  Kan.,  April  25,  75;  and  in  an  engagement  of  several  hours'  duration  19 
Indian  warriors  were  killc'l  and  left  on  the  field.  Commam!.*  //</<! — Fort  l.v<»n. 
Colo.,  from  Oct.  9,  79,  to  March  1,  '80 ;  detached  camp  near  Coffey  ville,  Kan.. 
from  Oct.  7,  '80,  to  Jan.  7,  '81. 

Heyl,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieutenant  23d  Infantry).  Born  in  Pennsylvania. 
Appointed  from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  AHwif  ran*— 3d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73; 
accepted  Oct.  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '82. 

Heyl,  Edward  M.  (Colonel  and  Inspector-General).  Born  in  Pennsylvania 
Feb.  14,  1844.  Retiring  year  1908  ;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  ActwA  ran/: 
— Qm.  Sgt,  and  1st  Sgt,  Co.  E,  3d  Pa. Vol.  Cav.,  from  Aug.  12, Ml.  Co  April  3.  '62  ; 
2d  Lieut.  3d  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  April  4,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  1,  '63  ;  Capt.  De<  I 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  24,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
Nov.  17,  '66;  Capt.  July  31,  '67;  transferred  to  4th  Cav.  Jan.  1,  71  ;  Major  and 
Ins.  Gen.  Feb.  19,  '85  ;  accepted  March  2,  '85 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Ins.  Gen.  Sept.  L'L'. 
'85;  Col.  Ins.  Gen.  Feb.  12,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Acting  A.  I.  (J.  Dept. 
of  the  East  from  Aug.  6,  '84,  to  March  2,  '85. 

Hickey,  James  B.  (First  Lieutenant  8th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Maryland. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '67;  graduated 
June  12,  71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  23, 
79.  Malpositions  occupied— Adjt.  8th  Cav.  October  9,  '82,  to  March  31,  '87. 

Hill,  George  D.  (Captain  United  States  Army).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  D,  and  Prin.  Miw.  3d 
Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  from  May  13,  '61,  to  Jan.  15,  '63 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  I,  1st  Mich.  Vol. 
Cav.,  Oct.  23, '63 ;  discharged  Jan.  1, '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Mich.  Vol.  Cav.  Jan. 
2,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  7,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  42d  I 
Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  ace.  Dec.  28,  '66;  unassigned  April  22,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of 
Capt.  Dec.  31, 70,  from  loss  of  left  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty,  firrrct  rank 
— Brevet  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Appomattox  Court  House,  Va. 

Hill,  Rowland  G.  (Second  Lieutenant  20th  Infantry).    Born  in  Iowa.     Ap- 


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pointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June 
11,  '81.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  11,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  D.  C.  May  17,  '86,  to  Oct.  12,  '86  ;  Acting  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  the  Mis- 
souri Sept.  28,  '86,  to  Nov.  7,  '87. 

Hills,  Elbridge  R.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio  March  18,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of 
'66.  Actual  raw&— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '67  Serv- 
ice— Served  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Oct.  20,  '66,  to  June  10,  67; 
attached  to  Bat.  B,  5th  Art.,  from  May  1,  '67,  to  Nov.  8,  '67 ;  left  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
June  10,  '67,  for  Charleston,  S.  C.,  arriving  June  12,  and  received  orders  to  take 
post  at  Columbia,  S.  C.;  reached  Columbia  June  12 ;  on  duty  at  Columbia,  S.  C., 
until  Aug.  24,  '68,  when  the  battery  (H)  left  under  orders  for  Fort  Macon,  N.  C., 
arriving  Aug.  25,  '68 ;  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  till  Sept.  24,  '68;  relieved  from  duty 
with  Battery  H  and  ordered  to  join  Battery  L,  5th  Art.,  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.;  left 
Fort  Macoii  Sep.  24,  '68,  and  reported  for  duty  at  Fort  Jefferson  Oct.  14,  '68 ;  -on 
duty  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  to  March  10,  '69,  when  the  regiment  left  under  orders 
for  the  New  England  stations ;  served  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  March  17  to 
April  21,  '69;  transferred  from  Battery  L  to  Battery  B;  joined  Battery  B  at  Fort 
Adams,  R.  I.,  April  24,  '69 ;  remained  on  duty  till  Nov.  30,  '75,  except  while  de- 
tached to  Malone,  N.  Y.,  to  prevent  Fenian  raids  into  Canada,  May  and  June, 
'70,  where  he  performed  the  duties  of  Adjutant  of  the  troops  there  posted ;  on  de- 
tached service  at  New  York  City  with  the  troops  from  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from 
Nov.  6  to  9,  70;  absent  with  leave  from  May  6  to  July  21,  '69,  and  Sep.  2,  '69,  to 
March  2,  70 ;  left  Fort  Adam*,  R.  I.,  with  headquarters  5th  Art.  for  Charleston, 
S.  C.,  Nov.  30,  75,  and  arrived  at  that  place  Dec.  4,  75;  served  in  garrison  until 
April  17,  79,  when  the  regimental  headquarters  were  transferred  to  McPherson 
Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Sep.  11  to  Nov.  9,  76 ;  served 
at  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  April  18,  79,  to  Nov.  12,  '81,  when 
the  regimental  headquarters  left  under  orders  for  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  arriving 
Nov.  15,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  June  19,  '80,  to  Sep.  18,  '80  ;  at  McPher- 
son Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  June  30,  81,  to  Nov.  10,  '81 ;  served  at  Fort 
Hamilton,  N.  Y./from  Nov.  15,  '81,  to  April  15,  '87 ;  relieved  from  duty  as  Regi- 
mental Adjutant  and  assigned  to  Battery  A  ;  joined  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  Apr. 
18,  '87  ;  transferred  to  Battery  G  Sep.  1,  '88,  for  instruction  at  the  U.  S.  Artillery 

School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  where  stationed  till  .    Staff  positions  occupied — 

Post  Adj.  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  from  March  6  to  Aug.  20,  '68;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Qm. 
and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  from  Aug.  25  till  Sep.  24,  '68 ;  A.  A.  Qm.  and 
A.  C.  S.  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  March  17  to  April  21,  '69;  Adj.  of  troops  at 
Malone,  N.  Y.,  May  and  June,  70;  Adj.  5th  Art.  from  Sep.  1,  70,  to  April  15, 
'87  ;  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.,  Act.  Ord.  Officer  at  McPherson  Bks.  from  June  30  to 
Nov.  10,  '81 ;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Columbus  from  Sep.  14,  '87,  to  Aug.  4,  '88.  Com- 
mands held— Battery  B  from  May  1  to  Nov.  8,  '67.  jfiTwfory— Treasurer  of  Military 
Service  Institution  of  U.  S.  from  April  6,  '87,  and  Assistant  Secretary  of  same 
from  Oct.  26,  '87,  to  Sept.  1,  '88. 

Hinds,  Ernest  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Marshall  Co.,  Ala.,  Aug. 
18,  '64.  Retiring  year  1928;  app.  from  Ala.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'87.  Actual  rarc£— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  12,  '87.  Service— Served  with  Batt. 
"  E,"  2d  Art.,  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.;  Jackson  Bks.,  New  Orleans,  La.,  and  Fort 
Preble,  Me.  Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Jack- 
son Bks.,  La.,  from  Dec.  15,  '88,  to  May  22,  '89 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 
S.  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  from  June  1,  '89,  to . 

Hinks,  Edward  W.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Me.  App. 
from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  April  26,  '61  ; 
accepted  May  1,  '61  ;  resigned  June  4,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  8th  Mass.  Inf.  April  30, 
'61 ;  Col.  May  16,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  August  1,  '61 ;  Col.  19th  Mass.  Inf.  August 
.f).,  '<il  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  29,  '62 ;  accepted  Apr.  28,  '63  ;  resigned  June  30,  '65 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '66;  transferred  to  25th  Inf. 
March  15,  '69  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Col.  Dec.  15,  70,  for  wounds  received  in  line 
of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 


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vices  at  the  battle  of  Antietara,  Md.  ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  assault  on  Petersburg,  Va.;  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  U. 
S.  Vols.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Honorably  mentioned  — 

From  Gen.  Sedgwick's  Report  of  the  BaUles  of  While  Oak  Swamp  and  Glendale,  June  30,  1862. 
"About  :•>  P.  M.  a  very  fierce  and  strong  attack  was  made  upon  McCall's  Division  in  the  first  ln»>.  \vlii«  h 
after  a  short  resistance  retired  .....  Burns  went  immediately  t<>  meet  the  enemy,  and  I  "avis'  and  Sully's 
Brigades  were  recalled,  again  marching  a  part  of  the  way  Jit  double  quick.     The  Nineteen! 
Hinks,  was  the  first  to   arrive,  and,  scarcely  pausing  to  draw  breath,  gallantly  daHhcd  tit  the  ••ii"iuv.     Th* 
others  followed  and  wont  to  the  front  as  they  came  up.  .  .  .  The  entire  division  was  now  hotly  engaged,  th-- 
greater  part  of  it  until  night,  and  not  only  did  these  troops  meet  and  repulse  the  assaultx  of  the  enemy,  but 
were  forced  to  withstand  the  demoralizing  influence  of  the  panic  among  th<**>  of  tin-  lii-t  line,  who  in  many 
instances  broke  through  our  ranks  in  their  haute  to  move  out  of  reach  of  t  IIP  enemy's  fire.  .  .  .  \Ve  ha\-    (•> 
deplore  the   loss  of    several  valuable   officers.      Col.   Minks,   Nineteenth   Massachusetts,   fell, 


wounded,  during  the  action  at  Glendale  while  gallantly  leading  his  regiment.   Major  Howe,  of  the  sam- 
ment,  fell  at  the  same  time."—  Report  of  Kattlet  of  Glendalt,  by  (Jen.  John  S»lywick,  rol  jri.  jxirt  it.  p<igc  81, 
Rep.  of  the  War. 

"  By  direction  of  Gen.  Sedgwick,  I  placed  the  91st  Penn.  and  19th  Mass.  in  support  of  the  tirst  lino.  .  .  . 
While  perfecting  this  line  another  attack  was  made  ou  the  left  centre,  iind  1  found  tlmt  the  7th  Mich  and 
42d  New  York  had  broken  from  the  front  line,  the  enemy  rapidly  advancing  through  tho  nap.  1  throw  the 
71st  Penn.,  Col.  Jones,  and  19th  Mass.,  Col.  Hiuks,  into  the  brearh,  ami  nol.ly  did  they  redeem  the  faults  of 
their  comrades. 

"  These  two  noble  regiments  met  the  enemy  face  to  face,  and  for  nearly  an  hour  |M.np'l  into  them  -m  h 
tremendous  volleys  that  no  further  attack  was  had  at  the  vital  point."—  Prom  Gen.  W.  W.  Burni  Report  of 
the  Battle  of  QlenAile,  vol.  xi.  part  ii.  Official  Reports  of  the  War,  page  92. 

From  Gen.  Dana's  Report  of  tht  Action  at  Neffon't  Farm  (Glendale),  June  30,  1862. 

"  I  regret  to  report  that  some  of  the  moat  valuable  officer*  of  my  command  are  lost  to  the  service  for  the 
present.  .  .  .  Colonel  HinkH,  next  in  rank,  a  most  gallant  and  competent  officer,  severely  wounded  at 
Nelson's  Farm,  has  been  sent  to  the  rear  " 

From  Special  Report  of  Gen.  Sedywick,  Dated  July  11,  1862. 

"I  would  submit  the  name  of  Colonel  Ivlwarl  \\  .  (links,  of  the   Nineteenth   Massachusetts  Volunteers,  for 
the  appointment  of  Brigadier.    He  led  his  fine  regiment  through  all  the  actions  up  to  Glendale,  when  } 
wounded  severely.     His  regiment  has  behaved  handsomely  on  every  occasion,  and  has  been  handsomely  led. 

From  Special  Report  of  Gen.  Stdgwick,  totted  Dtc.  5,  1862. 

"  1  have  already  forwarded  through  the  proper  channels  a  list  of  officers  and  soldiers  who  are  <l 
for  gallantry  and  good  conduct,  recommending  them  for  promotion,  and  I  would  again  <  ommeirl  i     \.>m  K\ 
cellency,      .     .    .    Colonel  Hinks,  of  the    Nineteenth.    .     •    .    Great  credit  to  due  to  them  officer*  for  tb« 
splendid  condition  in  which  their  regiments  took   the  field.    The  Fifteenth  and  Nineteenth  are  in  my  opin- 
ion  fully  equal  to  any  two  in  the  service. 

"1  have  on  two  occasions  strongly  recommended  the  appointment  of  Colonel  Hinks  a*  Brigadier  General. 
He  disciplined  and  brought  into  (lie  tield  one  of  the  finest  regiments,  and  has  been  twice  wounded  while  gal- 
lantly leading  it  in  battle.  I  again  urge  the  appointment." 

From  General  Orders  of  Gen.  W.  F.  Smith,  June  17,  1864. 

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"To  the  colored  troops,  comprising  the  Division  of  General  Hinks,  the  General  commanding  would  call  the 
attention  of  his  command.  With  the  veterans  of  the  18th  Corps  they  have  stormed  the  works  of  the  enemy 
a  n<i  carried  them,  taking  guns  and  prisoners,  and  in  the  whole  affair  they  hare  displayed  all  the  ijualitieH  of 
good  soldiers." 

From  Gen.  W.  F.  Smith'*  Special  Report  to  Brig.  Gen.  Ruwlin*,  Chief  of  Staff  of  Armiet  of  the  I'.  S.,  June  I* 

"The  ill  health  of  Brigadier  General  Hinks,  commanding  Colored  Division,  will  compel  him  to  give  up  his 
duties  for  a  while,  if  not  permanently,  and  I  am  left  without  a  proper  officer  to  command  a  di\ision,  the  value 
of  which  will  depend  upon  the  ability  with  which  it  is  led." 

Service  —  Engaged  in  cutting  out  the  U.S.  Frigate  "  Constitution"  from  Annapolis 
Harbor,  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  July,  '61  ;  member  of  a  general  court-martial 
March  to  June,  '63  ;  commanding  draft  rendezvous  and  Asst.  to  Prov.  Mar.  Gen. 
and  Supt.  volunteer  recruiting,  recruiting  for  the  State  of  New  Hampshire,  mus- 
tering and  disbursing  officer  and  military  commander  of  the  State  of  New  Hamp- 
shire July,  '63,  to  March,  '64;  president  of  a  general  court-martial  July  to  Sept., 
'64  ;  commanding  draft  rendezvous  Hart's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  Jan., 
Asst.  to  the  Prov.  Mar.  Gen.  and  Supt.  volunteer  recruiting  service,  Southern 
Div.  of  N.  Y.,  to  March,  '65;  same  duty  for  the  Western  Div.  of  Penna.  June, 
'65;  Governor  National  Home  for  Disabled  Volunteers  July  6,  '66,  to  March  <:, 
'67  ;  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  and  Prov.  Mar.  Gen.  2d  Military  Dist.,  Charleston,  S. 
C.,  from  March,  '67,  to  March,  '69;  stationed  in  Louisiana  and  Texas  from  April, 
'69  to  Dec.,  '70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—  Engaged  at  the  action  of  Ball's  Bluff, 
siege  of  Yorktown,  action  West  Point,  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Oak  Grove,  Peach 
Orchard,  Savage  Station,  White  Oak  Swamp  and  Glendale  (severely  wounded); 
rejoined  command  Aug.,  '62,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chan  till  v,  South  Moun- 
tain and  Antietam  (twice  severely  wounded)  ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Baylor's 


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Farm  and  assault  on  Petersburg  June,  '64 ;  left  the  field  from  disability  arising 
from  wounds.     Commands  held—  Commanding  Dist.  of  St.  Mary's,  Md.,  and  depot 

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tory — Governor  National  Home  for  Disabled  Volunteer  Soldiers,  Southern  Branch, 
Hampton,  Va.,  March  9,  72  ;  transferred  to  Northwestern  Branch,  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  Jan.  1,  73 ;  resigned  as  Governor  Oct.  15,  '80. 

Hinman,  Frederick  A.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Michigan  July  30, 
'46.  Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Va. ;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of 
'67.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  of  Eng.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  1,  '69 ;  Capt. 
June  17,  '81.  Nr/vVr— At  Wil let's  Point,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  with  Co.  B,  Battalion  of 
Engineers,  Aug.  17,  '67,  to  Sept.  25,  72,  with  the  following  exceptions:  at  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.,  with  detachment  of  Engineers  surveying  battle-field,  Aug.,  Sept.  and 
Oct.,  '69;  Signal  officer  Battalion  of  Engineers,  and  commanding  officer  Co.  D, 
Battalion  of  Engineers,  May  1.  71,  to  June  16,  71 ;  at  Chicago,  111.,  as  Asst.  En- 
gineer on  river  and  harbor  improvements  Oct.  4,  72,  to  Dec.  19,  73 ;  at  Mobile, 
Ala.,  as  Asst.  Engineer  on  river,  harbor,  fortification  and  light-house  works,  Dec. 
28,  73,  to  July  8,  74 ;  at  Chicago,  111.,  Madison,  Wis.,  and  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  as 
Asst.  Engineer  on  the  Fox  and  Wisconsin  Rivers  improvement  July  14,  74,  to 
June  21,  '83;  on  leave  of  absence  abroad  Dec.  27,  '82,  to  May  31,  '83;  at  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  as  Superintending  Engineer  in  temporary  charge  of  the  river  and 
harbor  improvements  on  Lake  Superior,  east  of  Superior  City,  on  Green  Bay,  and 
on  the  western  shore  of  Lake  Michigan  north  of  Milwaukee,  including  water- 
level  observations  on  Lake  Superior  and  removal  of  wreck  of  schooner  "  Petrel  " 
in  Sheboygan  Harbor,  from  June  22,  '83,  to  Dec.  12,  '83 ;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  as 
Asst.  Engineer  on  fortification,  river  and  harbor  work  from  Dec.  31,  '83,  to  March 
26,  '84 ;  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  in  charge  of  construction  of  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  and  of 
various  work  of  river  and  harbor  improvements  in  Virginia,  N.  C.,  and  S.  C.,  from 
March  31,  '84,  to  Aug.  12,  '84,  and  of  similar  work  of  improvement  in  Virginia 
and  North  Carolina,  including  preliminary  examinations  and  surveys  of  certain 
rivers  and  the  removal  of  wrecks  of  schooners  "  Lawrence "  in  Scuppernong 
River,  N.  C.,  "  Tarry  Not"  on  Craney  Island  Flats,  Va.,  and  "Anthea  Godfrey  " 
in  Lynn  Haven  Roads,  Va.,  and  the  steamer  "Concord"  in  Pamlico  River, N.  C., 
from  March  31,  '84,  to  Oct.  11,  '87  ;  member  of  Advisory  Board  to  State  (Virginia), 
Harbor  Commissioner  of  Norfolk,  Portsmouth  and  Norfolk  County,  Va.,  from 
March  31,  '84,  to  June  27,  '87;  member  of  Board  on  Improving  Approach  to  Nor- 
folk Harbor  and  the  U.  S.  Navy- Yard,  Va.,  Aug.  27,  '84;  on  leave  of  absence  on 
surgeon's  certificate  of  disability  since  Oct.  24,  '87 ;  examined  by  an  Army  Re- 
tiring Board  on  May  31,  '89,  and  found  incapacitated  for  active  service.  Staff 
pnsifif,,,*  0rr,v,,W— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Det.  at  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Aug.  to 
Oct.  '69;  Adj.  Batt.  of  Engineers  May  1  to  June  16,  71.  Commands  held—Co.D, 
Batt.  of  Engineers,  from  May  1  to  June  16,  71. 

Hinton,  Charles  B.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
D.C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  6,  '67;  accepted 
May  20,  '67  ;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  4,  74 ;  Capt. 
Nov.  8,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— R,.  Q.  M.  18th  Inf.  from  Dec.  22,  '88,  to 
Nov.  8,  '89. 

Hirst,  Robert  L.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  Appointed 
from  Penna.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July 
1,  '86.  Actual  rank—U  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Hoag,  John  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).     Born  in  Macedon,  Wayne  County, 


o ^  _.,--,- 

Captain  Dec.TsT^oT  " Brevet  rank— Bvt.°Captain"  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  action  at  Chapin's  Farm,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  and  Lieut. 


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290  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF    U.   S.    ARMY.  HOB 

Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned— 

"HEADQUARTERS  DEPARTMENT  OF  VIRGINIA  AND  NORTH  CAROLINA. 

"  ARMr  or  THE  JAMES  BEFORE  RICHMOND,  VA.,  October  11,  1864. 
"Soldiert  of  the  Army  of  the  James  : 

"The  time  has  come   when  it  is  due  to  yon,  that  some  word  should  be  said  of  your  deeds.     .     .     . 
1st.  Lieut.  J.  Murray  Hoag,  4th  U.  S.  C.  T.,  although  on  sick  list  and  suffering  from  the  effects  of  fever,  in- 
sisted on  leading  his  Company  until  he  fell,  wounded  in  two  places,  at  the  enemy's  inner  line  of  abattis. 
He  is  promoted  to  be  Captain.     .     .     . 
"  By  command  of  Major  General  Butler. 
"Official,  JOHN  CASSELS,  Captain  and  A.  D.  C.  ED.  W.  SMITH,  Aitt  Adjt.  G«»." 

Service — With  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  Arrny  of  the  James  ;  lost  left  arm  and 
was  severely  wounded  through  right  shoulder  in  charge  on  New  Market  Heights, 
Va.,  Sept.  29.  '64. 

Hobart,  Charles  W.  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  M:ias. ;  appointed  from  Ore- 
gon—Civil  life.  Arfunl  runt:— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Oregon  Vol.  Cav.  Jan.  16, '62;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  12,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  July  25,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28, 
'66 ;  accepted  Oct.  18,  '66 ;  Capt.  March  26,  '68 ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Dec.  29,  73. 
H«(r /Mxifioits  on-upifd—A.iY].  8th  Cav.  from  June  10,  '67,  to  March  26,  '68. 

Hobbs,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Bvt.  Capt.).  Born  in  N.  YM  Feb.  2, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life;  graduated  at  Art. 
School,  Class  of  71.  Actual  rank- 2d  Lieut.  113th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Aug.  19,  V2  ; 
transferred  to  7th  N.  Y.  Art.  Dec.  19,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  13,  V,:', .  ( 'apt.  Nov.  1  -2. 
'64;  Maj  Mar.  22,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  July  3, 65;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Sept  L'l 
ace.  Sept.  24, '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  75.  Brevet  raw/!-— Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  of  N.  Y.  Vols., 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  ;  Brevet  Captain  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.  N 
In  the  defenses  of  Washington  to  May,  '64,  and  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
'64-5 ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Boston,  from  Oct.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Johnson, N.C., 
from  Feb.,  '67,  to  March,  '69;  at  Oglethorpe  Barracks,  Savannah,  Ga.,  from 
March,  '69,  to  May,  70 ;  at  the  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May,  70, 
to  May,  71 ;  on  duty  at  Key  West  Barracks,  Fla.,  from  Aug.,  71,  to  S 
with  Light  Bat.  C,at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  from  Oct.  to  Nov.,  72 ;  and  at  Fort  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.  H.,  from  Nov.,  72,  to  Oct.,  74;  at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  Oct.,  74, 
to  Jan.,  75  ;  at  Fort  Niagara.  N.  Y.,  from  Jan.,  75,  to  July,  76  ;  at  Fort  Wood 
and  in  South  Carolina  from  July,  76,  to  March,  77  ;  at  Platteburg  Barrack- 
Y.,  from  March,  77,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at«Pittsburgh  and  Scranton,  Pa.,  during  labor 
riots  of  77  ;  at  Yorktown  Centennial  Oct.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  from  Nov., 
'81,  to  '85  ;  in  charge  of  the  post  in  absence  of  the  command  during  yellow-fever 
epidemic  at  Pensacola,  summer  of  '82 ;  at  Camp  Mitchell,  Atlanta,  <3ra.,  '83;  at 
Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  June,  '85 ;  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  June, 
'85,  to  Aug.,  '86;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  (Art.  School),  Sept.,  '86,  to  Oct.,  '88;  at 

Washington  Bks.,  D.  C.,  with  Lt.  Batt.  C,  3d  Art.,  from  Oct.,  '88,  to ;  on 

practice  march  and  encampment  of  Pa.  N.  G.  and  regular  mounted  troops  at  Mt. 
Gretna,  Pa.,  July  25  to  Aug.  31,  '89.  Staff  prnitiom  occupied—  Act.  Asst.  Inspec- 
tor Gen.  2d  Brig.,  22d  Corps,  June,  '63,  to  May,  '64;  Regt.  Adj.  from  Nov.,  '63, 
to  Nov.,  '64;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Haskin,  Chief  of  Art.  Dept.  of  Washington,  D.  ('., 
Sept.  to  Nov., '64;  at  Baltimore,  and  Act.  Brig.  Inspector  to  July, '65.  BatH--.*, 
tkirmishes,  etc — Joined  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  engaged  at  the  battl* 
Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy  and  Cold  Harbor,  Va.  (wounded  in  hand 
and  leg) ;  joined  regiment  and  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  to  Feb., 
'65. 

Hobbs,  Frank  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Maine,  April  16, 
1855.  Retiring  year  1819;  app  from  Maine;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  in  class 
of  78.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut,  of  Ord.  Dec.  16, 
'82 ;  accepted  Jan.  22,  '83.  Service— On  duty  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  and  Wash- 
ington Arsenal,  D.  C.,  to  June,  '81 ;  member  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  At- 
lantic Rifle  Team  in  79  and  in  '80  ;  Recorder  of  the  Getty  Board  on  Heavy  Ord- 
nance and  Projectiles  '81-2 ;  on  duty  in  office  of  Chief  of  Ordnance  June  to 
Nov.,  '82;  on  duty  as  Acting  Signal  Officer  in  office  of  Chief  Signal  Officer  Nov., 


App. 
1,  '51. 


HOF  RECORDS    OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  291 

'82,  to  Jan.,  '83  ;  on  duty  in  office  of  Chief  of  Ordnance  Jan.  to  Sept.,  '83  ;  on 
duty  as  Inspector  of  steel  for  guns  at  Midvale  Steel  Works  Sept.,  '83,  to  June, 
'89  ;  on  duty  in  Europe  procuring  samples  of  war  material  Nov.,  '88,  to  April,  '89  ; 
on  duty  as  Inspector  of  steel  for  guns  at  the  Bethlehem  Iron  Works  since  June, 
'89. 

Hodges,  Charles  L.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank  —  Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.'s  H,  E-and  G,  and  Sgt.  Major 
65th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Aug.  20,  '61,  to  July  17,  '65;  Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st 
Sgt.  Co.  D,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Pvt.  and  Corp.  Gen.Ser.,  from  Nov 
17,  '69,  to  Feb.  13,  75  ;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Jan.  20,  '75;  accepted  Feb.  13,  '75; 
1st  Lieut.  June  1,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  R.  Qm.  25th  Inf.,  from  Jan.  1 
'82,  to  March  31,  '87. 

Hodges,  Harry  F.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Massachusetts. 
Appointed  from  Massachusetts.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '77  > 
graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  11/81;  2d 
Lieut.  June  17,  '81  ;  1st  Lieut.,  Feb.  20,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  Batt. 
Eng.  from  Nov.  19,  '83.  to  April  30,  '85. 

Hodges,  Henry  C.  (Colonel  and  Asst.  Q.  M.  Gen'l).  Born  in  Vermont. 
from  Vermont.  Cadet  at  theU.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  '47  ;  graduated  July 
ntil  r<ink—  Brevet  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf,  July  1,  '51  ;  2d  Lieut.  Aug. 
1,  '52;  1st  Lieut.  May  23,  '55;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  May  17,  '61;  accepted  June 
27,  '61  ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Q.  M.  Vols.  from  Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Feb.  11,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col. 
and  Q.  M.  from  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  Nov.  13,  '64;  Major  and  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A.  July  29, 
'66  ;  Lieut.  Co.  D  and  Q.  M.  Gen'l  May  29,  '76  ;  Col.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Gen'l  Oct.  19, 
'88.  BreM  mn/;—  Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  Adj.  4th  Inf.  from 
Oct.  1,  '55,  to  June  25,  '61. 

Hodges,  Henry  C.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Wash.  App. 
from  District  of  Columbia.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  July  1,  '77  ;  graduated 
July  11,  '81.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '81.  Staff  positions 
occupied—  A.  P.  C.  from  July  17,  '84,  to  July  10,  '85. 

Hodgson,  Frederick  G.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Georgia.  App. 
from  Ga.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '81.  Actual  rank  —  2d  Lieut.  6th 
Cav.  June  11,  '81  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  7,  '88.  Service—  In  obedience  to  telegraphic 
orders  from  Hdqrs.  of  the  Army,  proceeded  Sept.  7,  '81,  to  join  regiment  in  the 
field  in  Arizona  ;  served  in  the  field  until  Oct.  19,  '81,  when  took  station  at  Fort 
Apache,  A.  T.;  in  the  field  until  Dec.  19,  '82;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  and  in  the 
field  until  May  30,  '84;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  and  in  the  field  until  July  2,  '87; 
Prof.  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  North  Georgia  Agricultural  College  from 
July  9,  '87,  to  --  .  Staff  positions  occupied—  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Apache,  A.  T., 
Oct.  and  Nov.,  '82;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  in  the  field  during  spring  and  summer  of  '86. 
flatties,  skirmish**,  etc.—  In  engagement  with  White  Mountain  Apaches  at  Cheve- 
lon's  Fork,  A.  T.,  July  17,  '82. 

Hoff,  John  Van  R.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y.  in  April, 
1848.  Retiring  year  1912  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Ami. 
Surg.  Nov.  10,  '74;  accepted  Nov.  15,  74;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  '79. 

Hoffman,  William  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Feb.  18,  1839.  Retir- 
ing year  1903  ;  appointed  from  Me.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Sgt.  Co.  G,  5th  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  9,  '61  ;  discharged  July  26,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf. 
July  26,  '62  ;  1st'  Lieut.  Sept.  24,  '62  ;  Capt.  Jan.  23,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  14, 
'63;  Capt.  13th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  Aug.  29,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  24,  '65;  2d 
Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  5,  '66;  trs.  to  29th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  '67;  tre.  to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69;  Capt.  April  24,  '86. 
Staff  position  held—  Acting  Eng.  Off.  Dept.  Texas  from  Apr.  15,  '75,  to  Jan.  11,  '87. 

Hofman,  William  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Mansfield,  Ohio.  App. 
from  111.—  Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut.  98th  111.  Inf.  Sept.  3, 
'62  ;  Capt.  May  1,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  27,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  31st  Inf.  June 
12,  '67;  accepted  July  20,  '67;  unassigned  May  15,  '69  ;  assigned  to  9th  Inf.  May 
4,  70;  Capt.  Feb.  3,  '85  ;  retired  Sept.  28,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—  Partici- 


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pated  in  the  following  battles  and  affairs  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  :  Hoover's 
Gap,  Snow  Hill,  Ringgold,  Chickamauga,  Farmington,  Cleveland,  Buzzard's 
Roost,  Resaca,  Kingston,  Manista,  Big  Shanty,  Noonday  Creek,  Kenesaw  Moun- 
tains, Atlanta,  Flat  Rock,  Newhope  Church,  Selma,  etc. ;  while  commanding  bat- 
talion of  two  companies  of  regiment  July  22,  '64,  succeeded  in  surprising  and 
capturing  the  village  known  as  Conyer's  Station,  Ga.,  taking  21  rebel  prisoners, 
capturing  and  destroying  a  locomotive  and  train  of  cars  en  route  to  Atlanta,  and 
several  hundred  bales  of  cotton. 

Hogarty,  Michael  J.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank-  Pvt.  Co.  "  I,"  141st  N.  Y.  Inf., 
Dec.  30,  '63 ;  discharged  Sept.  1,  '64 ;  Pvt.  Co.  "  I,"  141st  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  16,  '64  ; 
discharged  April  22,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  141st  N.  Y.  Inf.  April  23,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  June  8,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  42  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '66  ;  trans- 
ferred to  6th  Inf.  April  22,  '69 ;  unassigned  July  8,  70 ;  retired  Dec.  15,  70, 
wound  in  line  of  duty. 

Hog-arty,  William  P.  (Second  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
N.  Y.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  D,  23d  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  16,  '61 ;  discharged  Jan.  29,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  .Ian. 
30,  '65;  accepted  June  16,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  16,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  4/>th  I 
Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  17,  '66  ;  unassigned  July  22,  '69 ;  retired  I  >«  c.  Ml , 
70,  from  loss  of  left  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Br>  Bvt.  1st 

Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Freder- 
icksburg,  Va. ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  War. 

Holabird,  Samuel  B.  (Brigadier  and  Quartermaster  General).  Born  in 
Conn.  Sept.  12,  1824.  Retiring  year  1890.  Appointed  from  Connecticut. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '45;  graduated  July  1.  I1 
rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf!  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  June  10,  '50;  1st  Lieut, 
May  31,  '55;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  May  13,  '61 ;  accepted  May  16,  '61 ;  Major 
additional  Aide-de-Camp  July  2,  '62;  Colonel  additional  Aide-de-Camp  July 
11,  '62;  Mustered  out  of  Volunteer  service  May  31,  '66 ;  Lieut.  Colonel  Deputy 
Quartermaster  General  July  29,  '66 ;  Colonel  Assistant  Quartermaster  General 
January  22,  '81 ;  Brig.  General,  Quartermaster  General  July  2,  '83.  Rr»;  t  ,-,//,/  — 
Brevet  Major,  Lieut.  Colonel,  Colonel,  and  Brig.  General  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  service  during  the  War.  Service — Served  on  frontier  duty  '49  to  '58 ; 
Regimental  Quartermaster  July  1,  '52,  to  May  31,  '58  ;  Recruiting  Service  '58-59 ; 
Adjutant  Military  Academy  Sept.  2,  '59,  to  May  13,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  Inspec- 
tor General  Dix's  Division  (1st  Division  New  York  Vols.)  May  1  to  13,  V.I  ; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Quartermaster  May  13,  '61 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion ;  May  29,  '61,  to  June  10,  '61,  Quartermaster  at  Harrisburg,  Penna  ;  June 
10,  '61,  to  August  13,  '61,  in  the  field  Hagerstown,  Maryland,  with  Patterson's 
Columns ;  August  21,  '61,  to  March  31,  '62,  at  Frederick,  Maryland ;  March  to 
June,  '62,  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Division  commanded  by  Major  General 
Banks;  July  to  October,  '62,  Chief  Quartermaster  2d  Army  Corps,  under  General 
Pope,  afterwards  made  the  13th  Army  Corps,  commanded  by  General  William-, 
and  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Northern  Virginia  Campaign  and  the  Mary- 
land Campaign ;  October  27,  '62,  to  Dec.  4,  '62,  at  New  York  engaged  in  fitting 
out  Banks  expedition ;  accompanied  expedition  to  Ship  Island,  Miss. ;  Chief 
Quartermaster  Department  of  the  Gulf  Dec.  17,  '62,  to  July  15,  '65 ;  at  the  siege 
of  Port  Hudson;  Depot  Quartermaster  New  Orleans,  La.,  Oct.-Dec.,  '65;  Chiet 
Quartermaster  Department  of  La.,  Oct., '65,  to  March, '66;  Washington,  D.  C., 
March,  '66,  to  Feb.,  '67  ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Department  of  Dakota,  Matvh  IL', 
'67,  to  April  18,  72 ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Department  of  Texas,  June  6,  72,  to 
August  15,  75;  Chief  Quartermaster  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri,  Oct.  31, 
75,  to  May  6,  78  ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific  and  De- 
partment of  California,  May  12,  78,  to  October  15,  79;  on  duty  in  Quartermaster 
General's  Office  Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  11,  79,  to  April  30,  '82;  in  chan 
the  General  Depot  of  Quartermaster's  Department  Philadelphia,  Penna.,  May  1. 
'82,  to  July  2,  '83  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Chief  of  Q.  M.  Bureau  to  present 


HOL  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  IT.  S.   ARMY.  293 

time.     Batiks,  skirmishes,  etc. — Actions  of  the  Northern  Virginia  and  Maryland 


till  June,  '62  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  2d  Array  Corps,  under  Gen.  Pope,  from  July  to  Oct., 
'62;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  the  Gulf,  Dec.  17,  '62,  to  July  15,  '65;  Chief  Q.  M. 


Dept.  of  La.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  March,  '66  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  March  '66,  to  Feb., 
'67  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  Dak.,  March  12,  '67,  to  Apr.  18,  '72 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept. 
of  Texas,  June  6,  72,  to  Aug.  15,  '75 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Military  division  of  the 
Missouri,  Oct.  31,  75,  to  May  6,  78  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Military  division  of  the  Pacific 
and  Dept.  of  California,  May  12,  78,  to  Oct.  15,  79. 

Holbrook,  Willard  A.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  App. 
from  Wis.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st 
Cav.  June  14,  '85.  Service — Joined  at  Fort  Ellis,  Mont. ;  upon  the  abandonment 
of  that  post  the  latter  part  of  July,  '86,  was  designated  to  remain  in  charge  until 
Dec.  23,  when  the  possession  of  the  post  and  reservation  was  surrendered  to  Mr. 
Evans,  of  Miss.,  who  had  been  appointed  custodian  by  the  Interior  Dept.;  mean- 
while had  been  charged  with  the  purchase  of  supplies  and  material  for  the  con- 
struction of  Camp  Sheridan,  Wyp.;  from  Fort  Ellis  went  to  Fort  Custer  and  was 
with  regiment  during  the  Crow  difficulties;  qualified  every  year  as  a  Sharpshooter 
and  represented  regiment  in  the  rifle  competitions  of  '87-88-89,  becoming  distin- 
guished the  last  year;  participated  in  first  revolver  competition  held  at  Bellevue, 
Neb.,  and  won  forth  place  on  team ;  at  present  taking  course  of  study  at  the  School 
of  Application,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  and 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  until  July,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— En- 
gagement with  Crows  Nov.  5,  '87. 

Holley,  D  wight  B.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Hollis,  Magnus  O.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed  from 
Ga.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Ar/nal  m///:— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Holmes,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed  from  N. 
H.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  B,  2d  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.,  May 
27,  '61 ;  discharged  June  30,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.  July  1,  '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Nov.  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  26,  '61;  accepted  Nov.  12,  '61; 
retired  Nov.  28,  '63,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 

Holt,  Joseph  (Brig,  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.,  Jan.  6, 1807. 
Retired.  App.  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Colonel  and  Judge  Advocate 
General  U.  S.  A.,  Sept.  3,  '62 ;  Brigadier  General  and  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  Mili- 
tary Justice  June  22,  '64.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  General  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful,  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  in  the  Bureau  of  Military  Justice 
•  luring  the  War.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  in  charge  of 
the  Bureau  of  Military  Justice  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  bore  a  conspicuous  part 
in  various  courts-martial,  courts  of  inquiry  and  Military  Commissions,  notably 
that  before  which  were  arraigned  the  assassins  of  President  Lincoln.  He  was  re- 
tired at  his  own  request  Dec.  1 ,  75,  being  over  62  years  of  age.  History— General 
Holt  was  educated  at  St.  Joseph's  College,  Bardstown,  Ky.,  and  at  Centre  College, 
Danville,  Ky.  In  1857  he  was  appointed  Commissioner  of  Patents,  and  in  1859 
was  called  into  President  Buchanan's  Cabinet  as  Postmaster  General.  He  suc- 
ceeded John  B.  Floyd  as  Secretary  of  War  Jan.,  '61,  while  the  Cabinet  was  em- 
barrassed with  the  secession  movement.  He  firmly  maintained  the  right  and  duty 
of  the  National  Government  to  resist  attacks  on  its  existence  and  property.  At 
the  close  of  Buchanan's  administration  he  retired  from  the  War  Department;  but 
on  the  occasion  of  the  inauguration  of  President  Lincoln  he  actively  co-operated 
with  theGeneral-in-chiefin  maintaining  order  and  suppressing  threatened  trai- 
torous outbreaks  at  the  capital. 


294  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  HOR 

Holton,  Frederick  D.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Vt.  Appointed  from 
Vt.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  12,  '86. 

Homer,  William  B.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated  June 
15,  70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  17, 
'81.  Staff  positions  occupied— Sen.  Asst.  Inst.  of  Art.  tactics,  M.  A.,  from  Sept.  29, 
'84,  to  Aug.  28,  '88. 

Hpneycutt,  John  T.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art).  Born  in  Miss.,  Jan.  5,  1851. 
Retiring  year  1915.  Appointed  from  Miss.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July,  70;  graduated  June,  74.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  17,  74; 
1st  Lieut  July  18,  79.  Service — At  the  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  V:i.,  and  grad- 
uated in  78 ;  Act.  Asst.  Prof,  of  mathematics  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  *> 
28,  78,  to  Aug.  28,  '81;  Asst.  Prof,  of  mathematics  from  Aug.  28,  '81,  to  Aug.  28, 
'82;  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Rutgers  College,  New  Burnswick, 
N.  J.,  from  Oct.  1,  '85,  to  Oct.  1,  '88;  at  Alcatraz  Island,  CaL,  from  '88  to  - 

Hood,  Charles  C.  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Aug.  28,  1841.  Retir- 
ing year  1905.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  run  I: — Pvt.,  Corp'l  and 
Sgt.  Co.  G,  31st  Ohio  Inf.,  Aug.  20,  '61,  to  Feb.  3,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  31st  Ohio  Inf. 
Feb.  3,  '64 ;  Capt.  Oct.  26,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '65 ;  Capt.  41st  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  24,  '66 ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Oct.  1 1 , 

Hooton,  Mott  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  April  16,  1838.  Retir- 
ing year  1902.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  A, 
1st  Pa.  Res.  Inf.,  June  4,  '61,  to  June  10,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Pa.  Res.  Inf.  June  11, 
'61;  Capt.  Oct.  16,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  June  13,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Int. 
Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  23,  '66 ;  trans,  to  31st 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  trans,  to  22d  Inf.  May  15,  '69  ;  Capt.  Aug.  5,  72.  ///•<  »/  /•<////• 
— Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Wilderness  Campaign. 

Hopkins,  William  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  <Jal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Ksat.  Surg.  May  23,  '82;  accepted  June  15, 
'82 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  23,  '87. 

Hoppin,  Curtis  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  15,  77  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  25,  77  : 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  22,  '84. 

Hoppy,  Edward  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Pv.  Co.  D,  2d  U.  S.  Art.,  and  Co.  E,  8th  U.  S. 
Inf.,  from  May  31,  '54,  to  May  31,  '59;  Pvt.  Co.  D,  2d  Art.,  June  11,  '59 ;  discharged 
Feb.  24,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Julv  23,  '63  ;  accepted  July  28,  '63 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Dec.  26,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Deo.  27, 
'66;  unassigned  May  27,  '69  ;  assd.  to  9th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  15,  71 : 
retired  Nov.  8,  71,  for  loss  of  left  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  ran/: — 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  ot 
Bull  Run  (1st),  Va. ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Capt.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in 
the  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  and  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war. 

Home,  William  J.  D.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.)  Born  in  Oregon.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ariz.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut. 
June  15,  '88. 

Horton,  Samuel  M.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Penna.  May  6,  '38;  re- 
tiring year  1902.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rant—Am^  Surg. 
Aug.  26,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ;  Major 
and  Surg.  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  captain  and  major  U.  S.  A.  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — At  the  new  house  of 
refuge  general  hospital,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  floating  hospital,  Nashville, 


HOU  RECORDS  OP   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  295 

Tenn.,  to  Nov.,  '62  ;  in  the  field  with  the  3d  Corps  and  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  to  Sept.,  '63  ; 
at  general  hospital,  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  hospital  duty  at  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  New  Albany,  Ind.,  and  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  July,  '65 ;  at  Camp 
Thomas,  Columbus,  Ohio,  to  Nov.,  '65 ;  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  to  May,  '66 ;  post 


at  Fort  McHenry,  Maryland,  to  Aug.,  79 ;    at  camp  on  White  River,  Col.,  in  the 


field,  to  March,  '80;  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah  Ter.,  to  Oct.,  '83;  on  leave  to  Feb. 
'84  ;  served  at  Fort  Hayes,  Kas.,  from  Feb.,  '84,  to  June,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Eiley,  Kas. 
from  June,  '85,  to  Oct.,  '87 ;  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from  Nov.,  '87,  to 

Hoekins,  John  D.  C.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '64 ;  graduated  June 
15,  '68!  Actual  rank—Prt.  Co.  G,  17th  N.  Y.  S.  M.  July  8,  '63 ;  hon.  discharged 
Aug.  13,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '68 ;  unassigned  Apr.  8,  '69 ;  trans, 
to  3d  Art.  May  13,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  '75. 

Hotsenpiller,  Charles  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired. 
)inted  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  A,  2d  Batt. 


16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Mar.  21,  '62,  to  Aug.  26,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Aug.  10,  '63 ; 
accepted  Aug.  26,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  24,  '64 ;  Capt.  Sept.  25,  '68 ;  unassigned 
Apr.  17,  '69;  assd.  to  19th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '71 ;  retired  June  19,  '79,  for  disability  not 
incident  to  the  service.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro', 
Ga.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj't.  1st  Batt.,  16th  Inf.,  from  Nov.  23,  '64,  to  Aug. 
15,  '66. 

Hough,  Alfred  L.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Jersey  April  23,  '26.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sergeant  Co.  F,  17th  Pa.  Inf., 
April  18,  '61 ;  discharged  June  29,  '61;  Capt.  19th  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted 
June  29,  '61;  transferred  to  28th  Inf.  Sept.  21, '66;  unassigned  March  31,  '69; 
assigned  to  13th  Inf.  April  16,  '70 ;  Major  22d  Inf.  Feb.  18,  '74 ;  Lieut.  Col.  16th 
Inf.  Feb.  20,  '82  ;  Col.  9th  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '88 ;  retired  April  23,  '90.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevetted  Major  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Chickamauga  ; 
brevetted  Lieut.  Col.  and  Colonel  for  services  during  the  war.  Service — Proceeded 
to  Washington,  D.  C.,  with  regiment,  which  was  made  part  of  the  column  under 
Col.  Chas.  P.  Stone  to  co-operate  with  General  Patterson  at  Harper's  Ferry;  dis- 
charged June  29  to  accept  Captain's  commission  in  19th  U.  S.  Inf.;  joined  head- 
quarters of  regiment  at  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  and  on  regimental  recruiting  service 
till  April,  '62 ;  organized  company,  took  it  to  Pittsburg  Landing,  Tenn.,  and  joined 
regiment  April  27  ;  in  operations  before  Corinth,  Miss.,  and  subsequent  move- 
ments of  General  Buell  against  General  Bragg  till  July,  when  ordered  to  recruit- 
ing rendezvous  of  the  regiment  at  Indianapolis  on  recruiting  duty  ;  in  March,'63, 
proceeded  with  new  company  to  Murfreesboro',  Teiin.,  and  rejoined  regiment; 
appointed  Commissary  of  Musters  for  2d  Division,  14th  Army  Corps,  and  acted  as 
aid-de-camp  to  Division  Commander,  General  Negley,  in  campaign  ending  with 
battle  of  Chickamauga  and  occupation  of  Chattanooga  in  Sept.,  '63;  transferred 
to  headquarters,  Dpt.  of  the  Cumberland,  as  Chief  Mustering  Officer,  and  on  duty 
as  such  throughout  operations  at  Chattanooga  and  campaign  ending  with  the  fall 
of  Atlanta;  in  Atlanta  till  Nov.,  '64;  thence  to  Chattanooga  with  headquarters  of 
Department,  and  on  duty  with  it  there  during  Nashville  campaign  ;  proceeded  to 
Nashville  with  headquarters  Jan., '65,  on  staff  duty ;  in  Nashville  with  head- 
quarters till  Nov., '66;  in  Louisville,  Ky.,  with  headquarters  till '68,  when  ap- 
pointed aid-de-carap  to  Maj. -General  George  H.  Thomas,  and  remained  on  that 
duty  with  him  till  his  death  in  March,  70;  proceeded  with  General  Thomas  to 
San  Francisco,  Headquarters  Military  Division  of  Pacific,  in  May,  '69,  and  dur- 
ing the  summer  accompanied  him  on  tour  of  inspection  through  the  Military  Di- 
vision, extending  to  Alaska;  assigned  to  13th  Inf.  in  April,  '70,  and  joined  com- 
pany at  Camp  Douglas,  Utah  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  in  Utah  till  Feb.,  74 ;  at  Fort 
Brady,  Mich.,  till  July,  75;  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  till  Aug.,  76;  in  Yellowstone 
Valley  in  campaign  against  Sioux  Indians  till  July,  77,  and  with  same  battalion 


296  RECORDS  OP  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  HOW 

in  Chicago  to  suppress  riots  till  Aug.;  at  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  on  same  duty  till 
Oct.,  and  then  returned  to  Fort  Mackinac ;  remained  till  May,  79,  when  ordered 
to  Indian  Ter.  with  four  companies  of  regiment  to  resist  encroachments  of  settlers 
in  Territory ;  at  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  till  Oct.,  when  ordered  with  battalion  to 
Colorado  on  expedition  against  Ute  Indians ;  in  the  field  in  Col.  till  Feb., '80, 
when  ordered  to  Texas  with  battalion ;  at  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  and  on  duty  at 
Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  till  Feb.,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  till  Aug.;  at  Fort  Concho, 
Tex.,  till  March,  '84;  at  Fort  Mclutosh,  Tex.,  till  Aug.,  '84  ;  Superintendent  of 
General  Recruiting  Service  in  New  York  till  Oct.,  '87;  on  duty  at  San  Antonio, 
Tex.,  till  May,  '88,  when  proceeded  with  eight  companies  of  the  16th  Inf.  to  Fort 
Douglas,  Utah,  and  from  there  with  four  companies  to  Fort  Du  Chesne;  remained 
there  till  Aug.;  joined  9th  Inf.  at  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.;  left  there  Feb.  2,  '90 ; 
ordered  home  to  await  retirement.  Staff  positions  <«v///,/W—  A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen. 
Negley,  commanding  2d  Div.,  14th  Army  Corps,  from  March  to  Sept.,  '63;  A.  D. 
C.  to  Maj.-Gen.  Geo.  H.  Thomas,  from  Oct.  15,  '67,  to  March  28,  '70.  A.  A.  A.G. 


David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  till  Oct.,  '86  ;  Fort  Du  Chesne,  U.  T.,  till  Aug.,  '88 ; 
Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.,  till  Feb.  2, '90.  History— In  mercantile  business  in 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  before  the  war  of  the  rebellion  ;  a  member  of  the  "Artillery 
Corps  of  Washington  Grays"  of  Philadelphia  from  '53;  went  with  that  company 
in  17th  Pa.  Volunteers  into  war  of  the  rebellion  as  sergeant. 

Houston,  David  C.  (Lieutenant  Col.  of  Eng.  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  N.  Y. 
Dec.  5,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '52;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank—  Bvt.  2<1  Lit-ut.  Eng. 
July  1,  '56;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '56;  1st  Lieut.  May  2,  '61;  Maj.  A.  A.  A.  C.  May 
16/62;  accepted  May  20,  '62;  Capt.  March  3,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  ::i. 
Maj.  March  7,  '67  ;  Lieut.  Col.  June  30,  '82.  BfM  /•,////•— Bvt  Capt.  Aug.  10, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va.; 
Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Maryland 
Campaign;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  June  17,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  at  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  BvL  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war. 

Hovey,  Henry  W.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—W  Lieut.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '80:  accepted 
Nov.  26,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  15,  '88. 

Howard,  Douglas  A.'  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  at  Galena,  111., 
Nov.  6,  '56.  Retiring  year  1920;  app  from  111.;  graduated  from  Mil.  A 
Class  of  78.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  14,  78 ;  transferred  to  3d 
Art.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut,  of  Ord.  April  17,  '83 ;  accepted  April  18,  '83. 
Service— On  duty  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  in  the  Dept.  of  Nat.  and  Exp. 
Philosophy  from  July  3,  78,  to  Aug.  28,  78 ;  en  route  to  station  and  on  duty  with 
Co.  F,  9th  Inf.  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  from  Nov.  28,  78,  to  July  ^,  79;  "trans- 
ferred to  the  3d  Art.  June  13,  79  ;  on'duty  with  Battery  M,  3d  Art.,  from  Auir. 
30,  79,  to  Oct.  1,  '80,  and  with  Lt.  Batt.  C,  3d  Art.,  from  Oct.  1,  '80,  to  Sept.  5,  '81 
at  Fort  Hamilton,  New  York  ;  on  duty  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  in  the 
Dept.  of  Mathematics  from  Sept.  5,  '81,  to  Aug.  28,  '85;  appointed  First  Lieut, 
of  Ordnance  April  17,  '83;  on  duty  as  Inspector  of  Ordnance,  West  Point 
Foundry,  Cold  Spring,  N.  Y.,  from  Aug.  29,  '85  to  Jan.  11,  '87 ;  on  duty  as  Assist- 
ant to  the  Board  for  testing  Rifled  Canon,  etc.,  and  to  the  Ordnance  Board  at  the 
New  York  Arsenal,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  and  the  U.  S.  Proving  Ground, 
Sandy  Hook,  N.  J.,  from  Jan.  12,  '87,  to  March  3,  '89;  on  duty  as  Assistant  at 
the  Watervliet  Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  from  March  3,  '89,  to  Oct.  15,  '89;  on 
duty  as  an  Inspector  of  Ordnance*  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  from  Oct.  17,  '89,  to  — 
History — Grandson  of  the  late  Col  JSneas  Mackay,  Q.  M.  Dept.  U.  S.  A. 


HOW  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  IT.   S.   ARMY.  297 

Howard,  Guy  (First  Lieut.   12th  Inf.).    Born  in    Me.      Appointed    from 


Howard,  Oliver  O.  (Major  General,  Commanding  Division).  Born  in 
Maine  Nov.  8, '30.  Retiring  year  1894;  app.  from  Maine;  graduated  at  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of  '54.  Actual  rank— En.  2d  Lieut,  of  Ord.  July  1,  '54;  2d  Lieut. 
Feb.  15,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '57 ;  resigned  June  7,  '61 ;  Col.  3d  Maine  Inf.  June 
4,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Sept.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  5,  '61 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vols.  Nov. 
29,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  29,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  '69;  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A. 
Dec.  21,  '64;  Maj.  Gen.  March  19, '86 ;  accepted  April  2, '86.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Ezra  Church  and  during  the  campaign  against  Atlanta,  Ga.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— Received  the  thanks  of  Congress  for  services  at  Gettysburg  July,  '63. 
Service — Served  at  various  arsenals  until  '56 ;  com.  as  2d  Lieut.  Ord.  Feb.  15,  '55  ; 
served  against  Seminole  Indians  in  '57,  and  at  M.  A.  '57-61 ;  commanded  a  brigade 
in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21 ;  served  in  the  Peninsular  campaign  '62  ; 
severely  wounded  at  Fair  Oaks,  by  which  he  lost  his  right  arm,  and  conse- 
quently unable  to  take  the  field  again  until  the  following  August ;  rejoined  the 
army  August,  '62;  at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville  (May,  '63)  he  commanded 
the  llth  Army  Corps,  as  also  at  Gettysburg  July,  '63 ;  in  April,  '64,  the  llth 
and  12th  Corps  were  united  to  form  the  20th  Corps,  and  Gen.  Howard  was  assigned 
to  the  command  of  the  4th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  and  in  the  July 
following  to  that  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  being  engaged  around  Dalton, 
at  Resaca,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  siege  and  occupation  of  Atlanta,  and  in  the  various 
actions  and  battles  during  the  famous  march  to  the  sea  with  Gen.  Sherman,  and 
subsequent  invasion  of  the  Carolinas,  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  Gen.  J.  E. 
Johnston  at  Durham  Station,  N.  C.,  Apr.  26,  '65 ;  app.  Commissioner  of  Bureau 
of  Refugees,  Freedmen,  and  Abandoned  Lands  May,  '65,  which  position  he  re- 
tained till  June,  '72 ;  com'g  the  Dept.  of  the  Columbia  from  July,  74,  to  '80 ;  Supt. 
tendent  M.  A.  from  June  21,  '81,  to  Sept.  1,  '82;  commanding  Dept.  of  the  Platte 
'82-86 ;  commanded  Mil.  Div.  of  Pacific  '86-88 ;  now  commanding  Mil.  Div.  ot 
the  Atlantic.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  at  the 
battle  of  Fair  Oaks  (June  1,  '62)  was  twice  wounded,  losing  his  right  arm;  en- 
gaged in  the  battles  of  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg ;  at  the  battle  of  Chancel- 
lorsville and  Gettysburg  ;  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Lookout  Valley  and  Missionary 
Ridge,  and  other  actions  connected  with  Sherman's  Army. 

Howe,  Albion  P.  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Major  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Me.  Mar. 
25,  '20.  Retired  ;  app.  from  Me.  Cadet  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '37  ;  gradu- 
ated July  1,  '41.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '41 ;  1st  Lieut  June  18, 


Art.  April  19,  '82;  retired  June  30,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  August  20,  '47, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco  ; 
Bvt.  Maj.  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Mal- 
vern  Hill,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  at  Salem  Heights,  Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  Nov.  7,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  Va.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  and  Bvt. 
Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war; 
Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Vols.  July  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Service- 
On  garrison  and  frontier  duty  and  at  the  Military  Academy  as  professor  of  mathe- 
matics to  the  breaking  out  of  the  war  with  Mexico ;  on  garrison  duty  to  the  break- 
ing out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  served  in  W.  Va.  campaign  of  '61 ;  on  duty 
in  Washington  as  Chief  of  Artillery  '64-66;  member  of  Military  Commission  that 
tried  conspirators  against  Pres.  Lincoln  and  his  Cabinet ;  engaged  in  campaigns 
against  the  Seminole  and  Sioux  Indians,  and  on  garrison  duty,  including  four 
years  as  instructor  at  Artillery  School  at  Fortress  Monroe  until  the  breaking  out 
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298  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  HOW 

of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  4th  Art.  Oct.  1,  '46, 
to  March  2,  '55.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Cerro  Gordo,  Melino  del  Rey,  Contreras, 
Churubusco,  and  the  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico ;  Malvern  Hill,  Manassas,  South 
Mountain,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  Salem 
Heights  and  Rappahannock  Station.  Commands  held— Commanded  brigade 
Light  Artillery  in  the  Peninsular  Campaign  in  Va.  '62. 

Howe,  Edgar  W  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  14,  78. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  30,  '85. 

Howe,  Henry  S.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Jan.  2,  1831.  Retiring 
year  1895 ;  app.  from  Minn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  B, 
Ind.  Batt.  Minn.  Cav.,  July  1, '63,  to  June  29, '64;  2d  Lieut.  Batt.  Minn.  Cav. 
June  29, '64;  1st  Lieut.  July  6,  '65;  hon.  mustered  out  May  30,  '66;  2d  Lieut. 
17th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  joined  regiment  at  Hart  Island,  N.  Y.,  June,  '66 ;  1st 
Lieut.  17th  Inf.  July  28,  T66;  Cap.  17th  Inf.  June  1,  75.  History— Sergt.  of  Cap. 
Geo.  C.  Whitcomb's  company  of  State  Militia  of  Minn.,  operating  against  Little 
Crow's  band  of  hostile  Sioux,  from  Aug.  25,  '62,  to  Oct.  17,  '62 ;  three  engage- 
ments with  said  Indians. 

Howe,  Walter  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  Bloomington.  Ind.,  Dec.  31, 
1846.  Retiring  year  1910;  appointed  from  New  Mexico.  Cadet  at  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '63;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  ran/t— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art. 
June  17, '67;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  1,72.  Service— Assigned  to  Light  Battery  B,  4th 
Art.,  on  entering  into  service  at  Ft.  Harker,  Kansas ;  remained  about  six  weeks, 
and  was  ordered  to  Ft.  Leavenworth,  and  served  till  Dec.  9,  '68 ;  ordered  to 
Osage  Indian  Reservation,  at  the  mouth  of  Drum  Creek  on  the  Virginia  River, 
Kansas ;  recovered  over  one  hundred  ponies  from  the  Osage  Indians  which  had 
been  stolen  from  other  friendly  tribes ;  May  13,  '69,  marched  to  Ft.  Leavenworth, 
and  from  there  to  Ft.  Riley,  Kansas;  transferred  to  Battery  L,  Ft.  Delaware, 
Del.,  from  Oct.  1,  '69,  to  Feb.,  70;  ordered  to  Ft.  Macon,  N.  C.;  joined  Artillery 
School,  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  72 ;  graduated  April  30,  73;  transferred  to  Bat- 
tery K,  in  Modoc  country,  in  June,  73 ;  Battery  then  returned  in  July,  73,  to 
Station  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal;  Aug.,  74,  ordered  to  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.; 
Aug.,  76,  ordered  on  Powder  River,  expedition,  under  Gen.  Crook ;  in  the  sum- 
mer of  76  marched  from  Cheyenne  to  Ft.  Laramie,  Wyo.,  and  then  to  Red  Cloud 
Agency,  then  to  Black  Hills,  and  from  there  back  to  Red  Cloud  Agency;  Oct.  30, 
76,  started  on  Powder  River  expedition  ;  previous  to  starting  raised  a  command 
of  152  Indian  scouts;  at  the  termination  of  the  campaign  was  ordered  to  Penn 
State  College  as  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  ;  remained  there  three 
years,  and  then  joined  Battery  K,  at  Ft.  Point,  Cal.,  and  served  till  July,  '81 ;  July, 
'81,  ordered  to  Ft.  Canby,  W.  T.;  remained  till  Oct..  '81 ;  Oct.,  '81,  ordered  to 


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maining  about  two  years  ;  attended,  with  battery,  the  International  Encampment 
at  Chicago  in  '87  ;  transferred  to  Battery  A,  at  Ft.  Trumbull,  June,  '89 ;  at  Ft. 
Barrancas,  Fla.,  till  July  20,  '89;  detailed  Professor  Military  Science  and  Tactics 
at  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la.,  July  20,  '89. 

Howell,  Daniel  L.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed  from 
Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74;  resigned  Jan.  12,  75; 
reinstated  July  1,  75;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S. 
Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  23,  '89  . 

Howland,  Carver  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island.  Appoint- 
ed from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June 
15,  76.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  1,  '86. 

Howze,  Robert  L.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June 
11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  6th 
Cav.  July  7,  '88. 


HOY  RECORDS  OF  LIVING   OFFICERS  OF  U.   8.   ARMY.  299 

Hoxie,  Richard  L.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  Aug.  7, 1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  64 ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank— Bugler,  Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Co.  F, 
1st  Iowa  Cav.,  June  13,  '61,  to  June  9,  '64  ;  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  22,  70  ;  Capt.  (14  years  ser.)  June  15,  '82. 

Hoyle,  Eli  D,  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed  from  Ala. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  71  ;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  28,  '83.  Staff  positions  oc- 


Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  13,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  29,  79. 
Hoyt,  Charles  H.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).   Born  in  Conn.  Sept.  30, 1825.    Eetired  ; 


and  Q.  M.  Feb.  15,  '89 ;  retired  Sept.  30,  '89.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Major,  Lieut. - 
Col.  and  Col.  of  Vols.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  for  meritorious  services  in  the  Northern  Department,  March 
13,  '65.  Service — Chief  Quartermaster  1st  Div.,  2d  Army  Corps,  Army  of  Potomac, 
to  Jan.,  '64;  on  duty  in  Quartermaster  General's  office  to  Sept.,  '64;  Chief  Quar- 
termaster Northern  Department,  Hdqrs.  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  Chief 
Quartermaster  Department  of  Ohio,  Hdqrs.  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  Detroit, 
Mich.,  to  Sept.,  '66 ;  President  of  Board  for  the  examination  of  officers  of  the  Q. 
M.  Dept.  in  Northern  and  Northwestern  Departments,  '64,  '65 ;  Chief  Q.  M. 
Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  Hdqrs.  Detroit,  Mich.,  to  Dec.  31,  '66;  member  of  the  Board 
for  the  examination  of  officers  of  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Mar.,  '67  j 
special  duty  at  Galveston  and  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  to  June,  '67 ;  Senior  and  Super- 
vising Q.  M.  Sub  Dist.  of  the  Rio  Grande,  Hdqrs.  at  Brownsville,  Tex.,  and  Dept.  Q. 
M.  at  Brownsville  and  Brazos  Santiago,  Tex.,  to  Feb.,  '68 ;  disbursing  officer,  Hdqrs. 
5th  Mil.  Dist.,  New  Orleans,  La. ,  and  in  charge  of  National  Cemeteries  to  Nov.,  '68 ; 
special  duty  at  Austin  and  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  Dec.,  '68  ;  establishing  depot 
for  supply  of  troops  in  Northeastern  Texas,  and  in  charge  of  same  at  Jefferson, 
Texas,  to  Sept.,  '69 ;  general  inspection  duty  Hdqrs.  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  March, 
70 ;  in  charge  of  General  Depot  of  the  Quartermaster's  Dept.  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  to  May,  70 ;  in  charge  of  the  General  Depot  of  the  Quartermaster's  Dept.  at 
Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  and  the  construction  of  fire-proof  warehouses  and  offices  for 
Jeffersonville  Arsenal  of  the  Q.  M.  Depot  until  Nov.,  72,  when  buildings 
were  completed ;  disbursing  officer  district  of  the  Lakes,  at  Camp  Warner,  Ore., 
to  Feb.,  73 ;  Chief  Quartermaster  and  disbursing  officer,  Modoc  expedition,  in  the 
field,  Oregon  and  Cal.,  to  June,  73 ;  disbursing  officer  district  of  the  Lakes,  at 
Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  to  Aug.,  73 ;  special  duty  at  Portland,  Oregon,  to  Sept., 
73  ;  special  duty  at  Sitka,  Alaska ;  disbursing  officer  at  Fort  Walla,  Wash.  Ty., 
to  June,  74 ;  depot  and  disbursing  Quartermaster,  and  in  charge  of  fitting  out 
expeditions  against  hostile  Indians  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  June,  '80 ; 
Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  West  Point,  to  Aug.,  '82 ;  Post  Quartermaster, 
Quartermaster  and  disbursing  officer  of  the  Military  Academy,  member  of  Advis- 

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Sept.  30,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  with  command  at  battles  of  Wil- 
liamsburg,  Fair  Oaks,  Seven  Pines,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  Second 
Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville.  Commands  Me?— Com- 
pany of  Office  Batt.  Q.  M.  Gen.  Ofiice  during  siege  of  Washington/64^ 

Etc 
1839. 


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hori.  must,  out  July  3,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  18,  '67 ;  accepted  July  20, 
'67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  74 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Oct.  5,  '89.  Service— Field  service 
during  the  Civil  War;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Indians  and  stationed  at  Fort 
Reno,  I.  T.,  to  June,  '68  ;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  W.  T.,  to  April,  '69 ;  at  Atlanta, 
Ga.  (and  on  detached  service  therefrom),  Edgfield,  Columbia,  Spartanburg  and 
Greenville,  S.  C.,  and  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  from  April,  '69,  to  April,  '79;  at  Fort 
Assiniboine,  W.  T.,  from  May,  '79,  to  May,  '85 ;  Forte  Leavenworth  and  Hays, 
Kan.,  from  June,  '85,  to  April,  '88  ;  exective  offices  at  U.  S.  Military  Prison  from 
May  1,  '88,  to  October,  '89 ;  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
from  November  1,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Q.  M.  18th  Infantry  from 
June  30,  79,  to  March  31,  '87  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  W.  T.,  from 
December  14,  '68,  to  March  22,  '69 ;  A.  C.  8.  at  Warrenton,  Georgia,  October 
31  to  December  24,  70;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Sept.  30,  71,  to  July 
31,  72;  A.  C.  S.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Nov.,  71,  to  Dec.,  73;  Post  Adjutant  at  At- 
lanta, Ga.,  July,  72,  to  Sept.,  73 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Sept.,  73,  to  Dec., 
73  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Atlanta,  Ga.,  June,  74,  to  Nov.,  75 ;  Post  Adju- 
tant Edgfield,  S.  C.,  Sept.  to  Nov.,  76  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Adjt.  Spartan- 
burg,  S.  C.,  Feb.  to  April,  77  ;  Post  Adjutant  Greenville,  April  to  July,  77  ;  A. 
A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Adj.  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  July,  77,  to  April,  79 ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  Fort  Assinikyne,  M.  T.,  June  30,  79,  to  June,  '85;  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Assini- 
boine,  M.  T.,  Oct.  1,  79,  to  June,  '81;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kans., 
June,  '85,  to  June,  '86  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Hays,  Kans.,  July,  '86,  to 
March,  '87.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  at  Rappahannock  Station  and 
Warrenton  Springs,  Va.,  battles  of  Gainesville,  Bull  Run  (2d),  and  Chantilly, 
Va.,  South  Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.,  and  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  '62 ;  engaged 
in  battle  of  Chancellorsville  and  action  at  Fitz  Hugh  Crossing,  Va. ;  battles  ot 
Brandy  Station,  Va.,  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  and  operations  at  Mine  Run  in  '63  ;  battles 
of  the  Wilderness  (wounded),  Petersburg,  Weldon  R.  R.,  and  action  at  Hatcher's 
Run,  Va.,  '64;  battles  of  Dabney's  Mills  (Hatcher's  Run),  and  at  Appomattox  C. 
H.,  April,  '65. 

Hoyt,  Ralph  W.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  71 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  7,  79.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  llth  Inf.  June  7,  79,  to  May  31,  '86. 

Hubbard,  Elmer  W.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Connecticut,  Sept. 
27,  1861.  Retiring  year  1925 ;  appointed  Cadet  to  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from 
Conn.,  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June 
14,  '85.  Service — Served  at  Fort  Canby,  Wash.,  to  Oct.,  '87  ;  with  light  battery 
K,  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  from  Oct.,  '87,  to  Aug.  28,  '89  ;  Instructor  of 
chemistry,  electricity,  mineralogy  and  geology  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  from 

Aug.  28,*'89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 

S.  at  Fort  Canby,  '86-7. 

Hubbard,  Van  Buren  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ohio,  May  1,  1833. 
Retiring  year  1897  ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
July  11,  '62;  accepted  Aug.  2,  '62  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66  ;  Maj.  and 
Surg.  Aug.  10,  '81.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  and  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  War. 

Hubbard,  Wm.  F.  (Post  Chaplain).  Bom  at  Plymouth,  Chenango  County, 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  14,  1844.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Private  Co.  D,  149th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  4,  '62,  to  June  8,  '64  ;  Post 
Chaplain  Jan.  21,  '87;  accepted  March  5,  '87.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Present  at 
Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg. 

Hubbell,  Henry  W.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Graduated  from  Art.  School,  May,  72.  Actual  rank— 
Private  Co.  H,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  June  3,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut. 
4th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Dec.  4,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  4,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  18, 
'67;  accepted  July  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  17,  73  ;  Captain  Aug.  7,  '89.  Service— 
Served  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  '61;  on  staff  duty  Dec.,  '61;  accom- 
panied Gen.  Wright  to  headquarters  Dept.  of  the  Ohio,  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  Sept., 


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'62;  on  temporary  duty  on  the  staff  of  Brig.  Gen.  Gillmore  in  Kentucky,  Oct., 
Nov.  and  Dec.,  same  year;  accompanied  Gen.  Wright  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
in  April,  '63  ;  reported  for  duty  at  regimental  headquarters  1st  Art.,  Fort  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.  H.,  Aug.  17,  and  assigned  to  Battery  M,  stationed  at  that  post,  Dec., 
'68 ;  ordered  to  Light  Battery  K  and  joined  it  at  Sedgwick  Barracks,  New  Orleans, 
La. ;  in  March  proceeded  with  battery  by  steamer  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ; 
April,  marched  to  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  to  form  part  of  the  command  designated  as  a 
school  of  instruction  for  field  artillery  (Light  Batteries  K,  1st,  A,  2d,  C,  3d  and  B, 
4th  Art.) ;  during  the  summer  scouting  against  hostile  Indians  on  the  Republican 
River,  battery  equipped  as  cavalry;  in  Sept.,  70,  relieved  from  duty  with  Light 
Battery  and  ordered  to  Battery  B,  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  Harbor;  in  May,  71, 
ordered  to  the  Artillery  School  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va. ;  graduated  May,  72,  and 
ordered  to  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Harbor ;  in  Nov.,  proceeded  with  Battery  C  to 
Fort  Pulaski,  Georgia  ;  Oct.,  73,  to  Oct.,  74,  at  St.  Francis  Barracks,  St.  Augus- 
tine, Florida ;  Oct.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  at  Charleston  Arsenal,  S.  C.,  and  in  camp  to 


science  and  tactics  at  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology,  Boston,  Mass.  ; 
Sept.,  78,  to  Nov.,  '81,  at  Fort  Columbus,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  post 
adjutant;  on  special  duty  on  the  staff  of  Major- General  Hancock  during  the 
centennial  celebration  at  Yorktown,  Va.,  Oct.,  '81 ;  proceeded  with  regiment  to 
California  in  Nov.,  '81,  and  stationed  at  Alcatraz  Island,  San  Francisco  Harbor, 
post  adjutant ;  Alcatraz  IsPd.,  to  Oct.,  '83;  Professor  Military  Science  and  Tactics, 
Union  College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  to  Sept.,  '86 ;  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.,  to  Sept.,  '88 ;  in  charge  of  Recruiting  rendezvous,  Augusta,  Ga.,  to  Sept., 
'89;  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  May,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Vol.  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  H.  G.  Wright,  Commanding  3d  Brigade,  Sherman's 
Division,  Expeditionary  Corps  to  Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '61 ;  A.  D.  C.  of  Vol. 
Dec.  24,  '61,  to  Oct.  4,  63  ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  St.  Francis 
Bks.,  Fla.,  Oct.,  73,  to  Oct.,  74;  Post  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.  to 
Dec.,  73,  at  Charleston  Arsenal  and  in  camp  at  Summerville,  S.  C. ;  Post.  Adj. 
at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Tybee  Island,  Georgia,  Decem- 
ber 24,  and  at  investment  of  Fort  Pulaski,,  Ga.,  occupation  of  Fernandina  and 
Jacksonville,  and  operations  against  Charleston,  S.  C.,  including  action  at  Secess- 
ion ville,  Jaines  Inland,  S.  C.,  June  15,  62  ;  honorably  mentioned. 

Hubert,  Edgar  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed  from 
Georgia.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  14,  1876 ;  graduated  June 
12,  1880.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Oct. 
29,  '87. 


services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness  and  during  the  campaign  before  Rich- 
mond, Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  June  15,  '55,  to  July  18,  55 ; 

Huggins/Elf  L'.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Illinois  Aug.  1,  1842.  Retiring 
year  1906.  Appointed  from  Minnesota-Civil  life.  A<^™^™J^&£ 
Corporal  Co.  E,  2d  Minn.  Inf.,  July.  5,  '61,  to  July  14  '61 ;  Private  Co  K,  1st 
Minn.  Art.,  Feb.  16,  '65,  to  Feb.  28,  '65;  1st  Lieut  1st .Minn.  Art.  March L  1  65, 
hon.  must/out  Sept.  27,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Feb  23,  66  ;  accepted  April  16 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  24,  '66;  transferred  to  2d  Cav.  April  11,  79;  Captain  April 
23  79 

Hughes,  James  B.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).     Born  in  North  Carolina. 


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Appointed  from  North  Carolina.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '80 ; 
graduated  June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Hughes,  Martin  B.  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  May  16, 
1847.  Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil. 
Academy,  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  Rank—1&  Lieut.  9th  Cav. 
June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  May  24,  73 ;  Captain  June  6,  '85. 

Hughes,  Robert  P.  (Colonel  and  Inspector  Gen'l).  Born  in  Pennsylvania 
April  11, 1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Private  Co.  E,  12th  Penn.  Inf.,  April  25,  '61 ;  discharged  August  5, 
'61;  1st  Lieut.  85th  Pa.  Inf.  Oct.  11,  '61;  Captain  May  20,  '62;  hon.  must,  out 
Dec.  6,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  199th  Pa.  Inf.  Dec.  7,  '64;  Brevet  Colonel  April  2,  '65  ; 
hon.  must,  out  June  28,  '65;  Captain  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov. 
27,  '66;  unassigned  April  26.  '69  ;  assigned  to  3d  Inf.  July  5,  70 ;  Major  and  Insp. 
Gen'l  Feb.  19,  '85;  accepted  March  2,  '85 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Insp.  Gen'l  March  11, 
'85;  Colonel  and  Insp.  Gen'l  Aug.  31,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Gregg,  Va. ;  Brevet 
Colonel  Vols.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services  at  Fort  Gregg, 
Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Nov.  30,  '69,  to  July  31,  70 ;  April  L'3,  73, 
to  March  3,  '83. 

Hughes,  "William  B.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M.  G .).  Born  in  Tenn.,  Oct.  13,  '32. 
Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Aoidemy 
July  1,  '52  ;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  .Inly  1 . 
'56;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Sept.  30,  '56;  lat  Lieut.  April  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  18th  Int. 
May  14,  '61  (declined);  Capt.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61  (declined) ;  Capt.,  A.  Q.  M. 
Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  April  25,  '63;  Maj.  Q.  M.  May  29,  76;  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Dep.  Q.  M.  Gen.  Feb.  15, '89. 

Hughes,  William  N.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted 
Nov.  11,  79. 

Hull,  Gustavus  A.  (Captain  M.  S.  K.  Q.  M.  Dept.).    Born  in  N.   V.      \|> 

Jointed  from  Ky. — Civil  life.    Actual  rank — M.  S.  K.  July  21,  '62  ;  accepted  Auur 
,  '62 ;  Capt.  M.  S.  K.  July  28,  '66. 

Humphrey,  Charles  F.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).    Born  in  N.  Y.,  Sept.  2, 
1844.   Retiring  year  1908.    Appointed  from  the  Army.    Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp' I. 
Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  E,  5th  U.  S.  Art.,  from  March  17,  '63,  to  June  28,  '66  ;  :M 
Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  8,  '66;  accepted  June  28,  '66;  trans,  to  4th  Art.  Oct  3, 
1st  Lieut.  May  28, ''68  ;  Capt.,  A.  Q.  M.  June  23,  79;  accepted  July  9,  79. 

Humphrey,  Harry  D.  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed 
from  Idaho— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81, 
to  June  14,  '82  ;  2d  Lieut  20th  Inf.  Jan.  10.  '87 ;  accepted  Feb.  25,  '87. 

Humphreys,  Charles  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa.,  May  12, 
1844.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  District  of  Columbia— Civil  life.  A>1- 
ual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  Y.  Art.  Feb.  14,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  16, 
'65  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  May  9,  '67  ;  accepted  Mav  15,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1, 
70.  Service— Mustered  into  service  Feb.  14,  '65,  as  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  Y.  Lt.  Art. ; 
being  considered  too  young  to  receive  commission,  served  as  volunteer  aid  without 
pay  on  staff  of  Maj. -Gen.  Humphreys  from  Sept.,  '63,  till  Nov.,  '64,  at  which  time 
reported  for  duty  with  light  battery  F,  1st  N.  Y.  Art.,  as  an  acting  officer  awaiting 
appointment;  mustered  out  of  service  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  June  16,  '65.  Staff  / 
tions  occupied — Volunteer  on  Maj.-Gen.  Humphreys'  staff  from  Sept.,  '63,  till  Nov., 
'64;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Brig.  Gen.  Wm.  Hays,  5th  Art.;  Post  Adjutant,  A.  A.  Q. 
M.,  A.  A.  C.  S.,  Signal  and  Ordnance  officer  at  various  posts.  Baffles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Morton's  Ford,  Mine  Run,  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Cold 
Harbor  and  all  the  battles  and  operations  against  and  including  Petersburg.  His- 
tory—Son  of  Gen.  Humphreys,  who  was  Chief  of  Engineers  U.  S.  Army,  grand- 
son of  Samuel  Humphreys,  1st  and  Chief  Naval  Constructor  U.  S.  Navy,  and 
great-grandson  of  Joshua  Humphreys,  the  father  of  the  American  Navy,  the 
architect  and  designer  of  the  five  famous  frigates,  the  "  Constitution  "  being  one 
of  them. 

Humphreys,  Henry  H.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in 


HTTN  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   II.   S.   ARMY.  303 

Pa.  June  5,  '40.  Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
1st  Lieut.  2d  Pa.  H.  Art.  Oct.  3,  '62 ;  resigned  Apr.  26,  '65 ;  Maj.  A.  D.  C.  Apr.  5, 
'65 ;  ace.  Apr.  27,  '65  ;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  April  9,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  10,  '65  ;  2d  Lt. 
17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  ace.  April  23,  '66 ;  trans,  to 
35th  Inf.  Sept.,  21, '66 ;  transferred  to  15th  Inf.  Aug.  12,  '69;  Capt.  Jan.  15, '73. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  at  the  fall  of  Petersburg,  and  in  the  pursuit  of  the 
rebel  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee;  Bvt.  Capt,  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64;  for  faithful  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  field;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  for  valuable 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  recent  campaign  terminating  with  the  sur- 
render of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee. 

Hunt,  Levi  P.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated  June  15,  '70. 
Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  70  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '75. 

Hunt,  Thomas  B.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Canada. 
App.  from  Minn. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Minn. 
Inf.  Dec.  23,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  24,  '63  ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Nov.  26,  '62  ;  ace. 
April  25,  '63  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  July  28,  '65  ;  vacated  Apr.  2,  '67 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M. 
Jan.  18,  '67 ;  accepted  April  2,  '67 ;  out  of  service  Feb.  26,  '74;  reappointed  June 
12,  '79,  with  former  rank  and  date  of  commission  ;  accepted  June  16,  '79  ;  retired 
Feb.  20,  '85,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  and  Bvt.  Lieut. 
Col.  March  2,  '67,  or  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  quartermaster's 
dept.  during  the  war  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  Lieut  Col.  Vol.  July  28,  '65,  for 
meritorious  services  in  hi*  department. 

Hunter,  Alfred  M.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  III.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  12,  '87;  'transferred  to  4th  Art.  April  3, 
'88  ;  to  rank  in  Art.  Deo.  31,  '87. 

Hunter,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '76 ;  graduated 
June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  12,  '80 ;  transferred  to  1st 
Art,  March  18,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '89. 

Hunter,  Edward  (Major  and  Judge  Advocate).  Born  in  Maine  Nov.  20, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903 ;  appointed  from  Maine.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '60;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  12th  Inf. 
June  23,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23.  '65  ;  transferred  to  1st  Cav.  Feb.  19,  '70 ;  Capt. 
Aug.  21,  '79;  Maj.  Judge  Adv.  Dec.  10,  '88;  accepted  Jan.  16,  '89.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Q.  M.  3d  batt.,  12th  Inf.,  Feb.  23,  '66,  to  Aug.  11,  '66 ;  R.  Q.  M.  12th 
Inf.  Aug.  11,  '66,  to  Feb.  28,  '69;  A.  D.  C.  May  1,  '67,  to  April  6,  '69;  Adjt.  12th 
Inf.  Oct.  31,  '69,  to  Feb.  19,  '70 ;  R.  Q.  M.  1st  Cav.  Sept.  19,  '70,  to  May  1,  '73  ; 
Adjt.  1st  Cav.  Nov.  26.  '77,  to  Aug,  21,  '79. 

Hunter,  George  K.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '73 ;  graduated  June  15,  '77. 
Actual,  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  15,  '77  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  Dec.  14,  '77  ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  24,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  3d  Cav.  Nov.  27,  '85,  to  Aug. 

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Huntington,  David  L.  (Major  and  Surgeon,  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born 
in  Massachusetts  April  10,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Ami.  Surg.  July  11,  '62  ;  accepted  Aug.  18,  '62  ;  Col.  and  Med. 
Dir.  Vol.  from  Feb.  25,  '65,  to  June  30,  '65  ;  C*pt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  66; 
Maj.  and  Surgeon  Jan.  10,  '79.  Brevet  ranfc-Bvt.  Capt.  and  Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Huntt,  George  G.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  District  of  Co- 
ItmbiaSept.  1,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  lite. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  (4th  Cav.)  March  27, '61;  accepted  March  30,  61 ; 


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1st  Lieut.  May  2,  '61 ;  Capt.  4th  Cav.  July  17,  '62  ;  Maj.  1st  Cav.  Feb.  10,  '70 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  10th  Cav.  April  21,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  4th  Cav.  from 
Sept.  1,  '61,  to  July  17,  '62. 

Hurst,  Joseph  H.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  England  May  31, 1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Sgt. 
Co.  A,  141st  Pa.  Inf.,  Aug.  7,  '62;  discharged  Feb.  16,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  141st  Pa. 


services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Brevet  Capt.  March  7,  '67,  for  gal 
lant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va. 


Huston,  Joseph  F.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appoint- 
ed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69  ;  graduated  June  13, 
73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  13,  '73 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  20th  Inf.  June  30,  '83,  to  Sept.  1,  '87. 

Hutcheson,  Grote  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  15,  '84. 
Actual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Hutchinson,  Merrill  N.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  "  G,"  1st  Bait.  18th 
Inf.  Oct.  12,  '61,  to  July  16,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  9,  '62  ;  accepted  July 
16,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  14, '63 ;  retired  Jan.  6,  '64,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. 

Hutton,  James  A.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).    Born  in  Cal.     Appointed   from 
Cal.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15, 
AHunl  ,-nnk—  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  23,  '84. 

Huxford,  William  P,  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  V.  A  p. 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  ,-«nk—P\i.  and  Corp.  Co.  "  D,"  4th  Mich. 
Inf.,  June  10,  '61,  to  Aug.  15,  '62;  Pvt.  Co.  "  B,"  and  Sgt.  Maj.  162d  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Sept.  6,  '62,  to  Jan.  3,  '63 ;  Capt.  162d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Jan  3,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  <  >ct. 
12,  '65  ;  Cant.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  October  13,  '66  ;  retired  Sept. 
10,  '68,  disability  resulting  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  ran/: — Bvt. 
Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  in  the  assault  on  Port  Hudson,  La. 

Hyde,  John  McB.  (Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  New  York,  Nov.  1,  '41. 
Retiring  year  1905.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Priv.  Co.  "  A," 
71st  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  June  16,  '61 ;  discharged  July  30,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  38th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Jan.  11,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  22,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  38th 
N.  Y.  Inf.  June  29,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  14,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  39th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Dec.  22,  '63;  Major  Jan.  27,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  15,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  33d  Inf. 
Sept.  3,  '67;  transferred  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  1st' Lieut.  March  26,  78;  Capt. 
and  A.  Q.  M.  Oct.,  '89 ;  Resigned  line  commission  Dec.  16,  '89.  Bwrf  rank— 
Bvt.  Lt.-Col.  Vols.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  battle  of  Cold  Harbor, 
Va. ;  Col.  Vols.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  P» 
Va.  Service — On  recruiting  duty  in  New  York  City  June  to  Oct.,  '63.  6 
positions  occupied— Adj.  8th  Int.  from  May,  '86,  to  Oct.,  '89  ;  Adj.  38th  and  39th 
N.  Y.  Inf.  Vols.  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battle  of  1st 
Bull  Run,  Va.  (wounded) ;  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  ot 
second  Bull  Run  (wounded),  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville ;  engaged  at  the 
action  of  Morton's  Ford,  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  action  of  Po  River,  battles  of 
Spottsylvania  Court  House,  North  Anna,  Tolopotoiny,  Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg, 
Deep  Bottom,  Farmville,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court-House, 
History — The  38th  N.  Y.  Vols.  was  a  two  years'  organization  and  mustered  out  in 
June,  63  ;  was  adjutant  Nov.,  '62,  and  mustered  out  with  Regt ;  then  was  com- 
missioned 1st  Lieut,  and  Adj.  in  June,  '63,  to  reorganize  the  Regt.,  which  expired 
in  Oct.,  '63. 

Ilsley,  Charles  S.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Me.  Aug.  4,  1836.  Retiring 
year  1900;  appointed  from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  C,  71st  N.  Y. 


IRV  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   TJ.   S.   ARMY.  305 

S.  M.,  April  20,  '61;  discharged  July  30,  '61;  Capt.  15th  Me.  Vol.  Inf.  Pec  23 
'61 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  25,  '65;  Capt.  5th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  April  3,  '65  •  hon' 
must,  out  July  19,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23 
'66,  accepted  April  25,  '66;  unassigned  April  17,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Cav.  Dec.  15 
70 ;  trs.  to  7th  Cav.  Dec.  23,  70 ;  Capt.  July  11,  71.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gal.  and  mer.  serv.  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  in  Texas  to  April,  '64;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Seward, 
Nov.,  '64,  to  May,  '65 ;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Fessenden  to  June,  '65 ;  A.  D.  C.Vols.  from 
June  3  to  July  15,  '65  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Pope  from  Jan.  1,  '68,  to  Aug.  28,  79. 
Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  61-5 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  cam- 
paign of  '61 ;  at  Ship  Island,  Miss.,  and  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.;  at  Brazos  Santiago, 
Tex.,  to  April,  '64;  in  the  Red  River  campaign  ;  in  Gen.  Sheridan's  Shenandoah 
Valley  campaign,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  First  Bull  Run,  Va., 
'61 ;  capture  of  New  Orleans,  action  of  Thibadoux,  La.,  Mustang  Island  and  Fort 
Esperazo,  Tex.,  '62;  Sabine  Cross  Roads,  Pleasant  Hill  and  Cane  River,  La.,  and 
Winchester,  Va.,  '63-4. 

Ingalls,  Charles  H.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Me.  Jan.  17,  1855. 
Retiring  year  1919;  appointed  from  Me. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank —  2d  Lieut.  6th 
U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  29,  76  ;  accepted  March  21,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  26,  '83  ;  Capt., 
A.  Q.  M.  July  2,  '83;  accepted  July  13,  '83. 

Ingalls,  James  M.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Vt.  Jan.  25,  1837.  Retiring 
year  1901 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  A,  2d 
Batt.,  16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  and  Com.  Sgt.  and  Qm.  Sgt.  16th  Inf.  from  Jan.  2,  '64,  to 
May  21,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  May  3,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  3,  '65;  accepted  May 
21,  '65;  trs.  to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69;  trs.  to  Art.  Arm  Jan.  1,  71 ;  assigned  to  1st 
Art.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  July  1,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied— Qm.  1st  Batt.,  16th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  from  June  4,  '65,  to  Sept.  21,'  66. 

Ing-alls,  Rufue  (Brigadier  General  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Me.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '39;  graduated  July  1,  '43.  Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Rifles  July  1,  '43; 
2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Drag.  March  17,  '45  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  16,  '47;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M. 
Jan.  12,  '48;  accepted  Jan.  12,  '48;  Capt.  1st  Drag.  Oct.  22,  '54;  Lieut.-Col.  A. 
A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Sept.  28,  '61;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '61;  Maj.  and  Qm.  U.  S.  A.  (fourteen 
yrs.  service)  Jan.  12,  '62;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  May  23, '63 ;  accepted  May  26, '63  ; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66  ;  Lieut.-Col.,  D.  Qm.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  July  28,  '66 ;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  8,  '66;  Col.  A.  Qm.  Gen.  July  29,  '66;  Brig.  Gen.  Qm.  Gen.  Feb. 
23, '82;  accepted  March  10, '82;  retired  July  1,  '83,  at  his  own  request,  forty 
years'  service.  ^  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  4,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious conduct  in  the  conflicts  of  Embudo  and  Taos,  N.  M.;  Lieut.-Col.,  Col.,  and 
Brig.  Gen.  July  6,  '64,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  during  the  war; 
Maj.  Gen.  and  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service — On  the  Indian  frontier  and  at  other  points  from  '43  to 
'61 ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  served  with  distinction  as  Chief  Qm.  of 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '64-5,  displaying  great  executive  ability  in  supplying 
that  va«t  army  with  stores  always  at  the  proper  time  and  in  the  proper  place ;  at 
Chicago,  111.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.  until  retirement. 

Ingersoll,  Edward  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from  Mass. 
—Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Ord.  Sk.  Ord.  Dept.  May  24,  '41 ;  accepted 
May  28,  '41 ;  Capt.  Ord.  Sk.  July  28,  '66 ;  Maj.  Pm.  S.  Armory  July  28,  '66  ;  re- 
tired June  30,  '82,  by  operation  of  law. 

Irons,  James  A..  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '87. 

Irvine,  Javan  B.  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  April  3,  1831. 
Retiring  year  1895.  App.  from  Minnesota— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private Co. 
A, 1st  Minn.  Inf.,  April  29,  '61 ;  discharged  May  15,  '61 ;  private  Co.  A,  1st  Minn. 


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Inf.,  July  9,  '61 ;  discharged  Dec.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Capt. 
April  7,  '66  ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  Sept.  2,  '66.  Staff  positions  occupied— -R.  Q. 
M.  13th  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  March  1,  '65.  Service— See  W.  A.  Gorman,  1st  Minn. 


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Vol8.,  of  part  taken  by  1st  Minn.  Eegiment  in  1st  Battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ; 
Report  is  dated  July  26,  '61,  Washington,  D.  C.,  rendered  to  Col.  Franklin,  Act'g 
Brig.  Genl.  commanding  1st  Brigade,  Col.  Heintzelman's  Division,  N.  E.  Virginia. 
See  page  257,  Annual  Report  of  the  Adjutant-General  to  the  Legislature  of  Min- 
nesota, Session  of  1862.  See  also  pages  672-5  NeilPs  History  of  Minnesota, 
published  by  J.  B.  Lippincott  &  Co.,  Phila.,  and  T.  T.  Bacheller  &  Co.,  Minne- 
apolis, Minn.,  1873. 

Irvine,  Robert  J.  C.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Brunswick, 
Canada.  App.  from  Georgia — Civil  life.  Graduated  from  Art.  School,  Class  of 
'83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.,  Sept.  ] ,  79 ;  accepted  Sept.  9,  '79 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  24,  '86.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  and  afterward  at  Poplar 
River,  M.  T.,  during  the  Indian  troubles  in  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '81;  at  Cav.  and  Inf. 
School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  from  '81  to  '83  ;  at  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  N.  D., 
from  July,  '84,  to  July,'86  ;  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  to  Sept.,  '86 ;  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T., 
to  July, '87;  Madison  Bks.  from  Aug.,  '87,  to  Dec.,  '89;  Fort  Wood,  Bedloe's  Isd., 
Dec.,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied-— Adj.  in  the  field  on  the  march  from  Fort 
Custer  to  Poplar  River  Oct.,  '80 ;  A.  C.  S.  from  July,  '84,  to  July,  '86,  at  Fort 
Abraham  Lincoln,  D.  T. ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  to  Sept,  '86 ;  Adj.  llth 
Inf.  from  Sept.  5,  '86,  to  Dec.  1,  '89.  Commands  AeW— Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  Dec., 
'89,  to . 

Irwin,  Bernard  J.  D.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Ass't  Med.  Purveyor  Bvt.  Col).  Born 
in  Ireland,  June  28,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  New  York- 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Ass't  Surg.  Aug.  28, '56  ;  accepted  Nov.  7, '56;  Captain 
and  A«s't  Surgeon  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  Sept.  16,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Ass't  Med.  Purveyor  Sep.  16,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  U.  S.  A. 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned— In  an 
engagement  with  Chiricahua  Indians  near  Apache  Pass,  Ariz-,  Feb.,  '61,  and  com- 
plimented in  Department  General  Orders  for  distinguished  services  on  that  oc- 
casion : — 

HEADQUARTERS  FOUETH  DIVISION  ARMY  or  THE  OHIO, 

FIELD  OF  SHILOH,  April  12,  1862. 
COL.  J.  B.  FRY,  Au't  Adjt.  GeiCl,  Chief  of  Staff. 

Sir:  I  desire  to  call  the  especial  attention  of  the  General  commanding  this  Army  to  the  admirable 
hospital  accommodations  adopted  by  Dr.  Irwin,  U.  8.  A.,  Medical  Inspector  of  the  Division,  during  the 
battle  of  the  7th  inst.  They  will  be  found  as  nearly  perfect  as  the  circumstances  would  allow.  The 
wounded  in  the  Division  did  not  suffer  from  the  inclement  weather  ;  they  were  all  promptly  sheltered 
and  cared  for.  I  beg  to  recommend  Dr.  Irwin  to  the  favorable  consideration  of  his  superiors. 

Very  respectfully, 
(Signed)  W.  NELSON,  Brigadier  General. 

Honorably  mentioned  in  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  vol.  x.,  series  i.,  part 
i.,  pp.  325-6;  vol.  xvi.,  p.  915:— 

HEADQUARTERS  DEPARTMENT  OF  ARIZONA, 
WHIPPLE  BARRACKS,  PRESCOTT,  October  17,  1885. 
General  Orders  No.'2\. 

In  compliance  with  Paragraph  2,  Special  Orders  No.  233,  current  series,  Headquarters  of  the  Army, 
Adjutant  General's  office,  Lieutenant  Colonel  Bernard  J.  D.  Irwin,  Assistant  Medical  Purveyor,  is  relieved 
from  duty  as  Medical  Director  of  this  Department. 

In  relieving  Lieutenant  Colonel  Irwin  the  Department  Commander  is  pleased  to  recognize  the  able 
and  satisfactory  performance  of  his  duties  as  Medical  Director,  and  congratulates  him  on  his  deserved 
promotion. 

By  order  of  Brigadier  General  Crook. 

W.  F.  DRUM, 
Major  Uth  Infantry,  Acting  Auittant  Adjutant  Gmfral. 

Service — Acting  Assistant  Surgeon,  '55 ;  Fort  Columbus,  Corpus  Christi,  Texas ; 
in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona  to  October,  '61 ;  served  with  expeditions 
against  hostile  Navajoe  and  Apache  Indians ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  from 
Jan.  to  May,  '56 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Defiance,  N.  M.,  May,  '56,  to  Dec.,  '57 ;  Post 
Surg.  Fort  Buchanan,  Dec.,  '57,  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  in  the  field  Feb.,  '61 ;  accompanied 
troops  evacuating  Arizona  to  New  Mexico  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Craig,  N.  M. ;  with 
troops  en  route  from  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  Fort  Leavenworth.  Kan.,  Sept.,  '61  ; 
Post  Surg.  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Nov.,  '61 ;  Med.  Director,  Dept.  of  W.  Va., 
Dec,,  '61;  order  rescinded  and  assigned  to  Army  of  the  Ohio;  Med.  Director, 
Gen.  Boyle's  Brigade,  Jan.,  '62 :  Div.  Med.  Inspector  4th  Div.— Nelson's— March, 
'62;  Med.  Director,  Army  of  Kentucky,  '62;  Med.  Director  Army  of  the  South- 


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west  Oct.,  '62;  with  White  River  expedition,  co-operating  in  the  capture  of  Fort 
Hindman,  Ark.,  Jan.,  '63 ;  organizing  Army  General  Hospitals  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
Feb.,  '63 ;  Superintendent  U.  S.  Army  Gen.  Hospitals — ten  hospitals,  with  4,600 
beds — Memphis,  Tenn.,  March,  '63,  to  July,  '65,  during  which  some  60,000  sick 
and  wounded  soldiers  were  successfully  provided  for  in  those  hospitals  ;  Execu- 
tive officer  to  and  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  General  U.  S.  Army,  Louisville,  Ky., 
Aug.,  '65  ;  Attending  Surgeon  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Oct.,  '65 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Riley, 
Kan.,  March,  '66,  to  Aug.,  '66;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Aug.,  '66,  to 
July,  '67;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  July,  '67, -to  Sept.,  '67;  Post  Surg.  Fort 
Wayne,  Mich.,  Sept.,  '67,  to  April,  71 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  May,  71,  to 
Oct.,  73;  Post  Surg.  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Oct.,  73,  to  Sept.,  78; 
on  leave  of  absence  in  Europe,  Sept.,  78,  to  Sept.,  79,  during  which  visited  Ger- 
many, Austria,  Hungary,  Italy,  Switzerland,  France,  Belgium  and  Great  Britain; 
in  Dept.  of  Dak.  Oct.,  79 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Meade,  Dak.,  Oct.,  79,  to  June,  '80  ; 
Act.  Med.  Director  Dept.  of  Dak.  July,  to  Aug.,  '80 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.,  Aug.,  '80;  Attending  Surg.,  Headquarters  Military  Division  of  Missouri, 
Chicago,  111.,  Sept.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '82;  Medical  Director  Department  of  Arizona 
Oct.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '85.  In  charge  of  Army  Medical  Purveying  Depot,  New  York 
City,  Oct.,  '65,  to  Dec.,  '86 ;  in  charge  of  Army  Medical  Purveying  Depot,  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  Dec.,  '86,  to •.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Commanded  detach- 
ment from  Companies  C  and  H,  7th  U.S.  Inf.,  in  an  engagement  with Chiricahua 
Indians  near  Apache  Pass,  Arizona,  Feb.,  '61 ;  present  at  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn., 
April  6  and  7,  '62,  and  specially  commended  for  distinguished  services  on  the 
field;  present  at  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss.;  campaign  in  North  Alabama  and  Middle 
Tennessee  ;  participated  in  battle  of  Richmond,  Ky.,  Aug.  31,  '62,  on  which  occa- 
sion was  taken  prisoner.  History — Companion  of  the  Military  Order  Loyal 
Legion  U.  S.,  New  York  Commandery,  Dec.,  '67 ;  member  of  the  Society  of  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland,  '68;  member  ofthe  Society  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennes- 
see, '68 ;  companion  of  Detroit  Commandery,  Knights  Templar,  '69. 

Irwin,  David  A.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  *  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  12th  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  March 
18, '62;  -  .  -  .  ~  —  ~, 

Lieut 
CaDt 

tioru  occupied— R.  Com.  4th  Cav.,  from  Nov.liO,  '67,  to  July  15,  70;    R. 
Cav.,  April  1,  75,  to  Sept.  1,  76. 

Irwin,  Francis  GK  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acadmy  July  1,  77 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '82. 

Irwin,  George  Le  R.  (Additional  Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Mich. 
Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept,  1,  '85 ;  graduated 
June  12,  '89,  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89. 

Ives,  Francis  J.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  July 
19,1857.  Retiring  year  1921 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Asst.  Surg.  July  25,  '85 ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '85.  Service— Acting  Asst.  Surgeon 
from  June  18,  '80,  to  Mar.  18,  '81,  most  of  the  time  in  the  field  in  New  Mexico 
during  the  Apache  War ;  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  from  Apr.  2,  '84,  to  July  25,  '85, 
being  stationed  during  that  period  at  Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb.,  Fts. 
Omaha  and  Niobrara,  Neb.,  Fte.  D.  A.  Russell,  Bridger  and  Laramie,  Wyoming; 


Jan.  2,  '86 ;  at  camp  of  8th  Cav.  at  Alma,  New  Mexico,  about  90  miles  N.  W.  of 
Fort  Bayard  ;  served  continuously  in  the  field  until  the  middle  of  Sept.,  86  ;  re- 
turned with  8th  Cav.  to  San  Antonio,  Texas,  and  reported  at  Fort  Russell,  Nov., 
'86;  remained  on  duty  there  until  Feb.,  '88,  when  ordered  to  Fort  Laramie  tor 
temporary  duty  of  six  weeks ;  Aug.  5,  '88,  left  Russell  with  battalion  of  the  17th 
Inf.  and  marched  to  and  returned  from  Kearney,  Neb.,  a  distance  of  about  701 
miles,  arriving  at  Russell,  Oct.  18,  '88  ;  Relieved  from  duty  at  Russell  June,  89, 


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and  reported  at  Fort  Lyon,  Colo.,  June  29,  '89;  left  Fort  Lyon  July  16,  '89,  and 
reported  for  duty  in  the  Field  at  Oklahoma  City,  I.  T. ;  remained  there  until  the 
latter  part  of  Oct. ;  returned  to  Lyon  and  remained  until  its  abandonment,  when 
stationed  at  Ft.  Sill,  I.  T.,  reporting  Dec.  13,  '89,  where  serving  to  date.  History — 
Graduated  at  the  University  of  Va.  June  27,  78 ;  son  of  Joseph  C.  Ives,  who  was 
a  graduate  of  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  class  of  '52,  and  an  engineer  officer 
until  the  breaking  out  of  the  war,  when  he  joined  the  Confederate  Army,  being  a 
Lieut.  Col.  in  the  latter  service,  first  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Lee,  and  later  on  that  of 
Jeff  Davis. 

Jackson,  Alan  H.  (Captain  7th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).     Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan. 

24,  1835.     Retiring  year  1899.     Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.     Actual  rank— 
Capt.  91st  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  18,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  23,  '63 ;  Lieut.-Col. 
134th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  April  3,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  10,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut  7th  U. 
S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  Aug.  11,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  Nov.  14, 
'85.     Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;   Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Major  March  2.  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.     Staff  position* 
occupied—  Adj.  7th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  '67,  to  June  15,  '67;  Acting  J.  A.  Dep.  of 
Columbia  from  Oct.  1,  '85,  to  June  1,  '86.     Service— At  Key  West  and  Pensacola, 
Fla.,  New  Orleans  and  Baton  Rogue,  La.,  to  Feb.,  '63 ;  in  the  Chancelloreville  and 
Gettysburjr  Campaigns,  '63  ;  trans,  to  the  Dep.  of  the  Cumberland  Sep.,  '63  ;  par- 
ticinated  in  the  campaigns  with  the  Army  of  the  West  in  '63-4-5;  in  Florida  on 
staff  duty  in  '66;  at  various  other  posts  on  regimental  and  staff  duty  from  the 
close  of  the  war  to  '90.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chan- 
cellorsville, Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  '63  ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Wauhatchie, 
battle  of  Chattanooga,  campaign  to  Knoxville,  action  of  Rocky-Face  Ridge,  bat- 
tles of  Resaca,  Dallas,  Peach-Tree  Creek  (wounded),  actions  of  Pine  Mountain, 
Gulp's  Farm,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Atlanta,  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea,  and  cap- 
ture of  Savannah,  Ga.,  '63-4 ;   engaged  in  the  campaign  of  the  Carolinas,  and 
present  at  the  surrender  of  the  rebel  Gen.  Johnston,  '65. 

Jackson,  Alfred  B  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  CAV.  June  13,  '83  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '89. 

Jackson,  Harold  L.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from 
the  Army.  Artwtl  rank— Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Co.  F,  13th  U.  S.  Inf,  and  Pvt.  and 
Corp'l  Co.  F,  15th  Inf.,  from  April  1,  '85,  to  March  5,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf. 
Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  March  6,  '89. 

Jackson,  Henry  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  England,  May  31,  1837.  Re- 
tiring year  1901.  Apnointed  from  111. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corp'l 
Co.  A,  14th  111.  Vol.  Cav.,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  5th  U.  S.  Colored  Cav.  from  Dec.  28,  '63, 
to  May  13,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Colored  Cav.  May  14,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 
28,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  16,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  12,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  22,  '67";  Capt.  June 

25.  76.     Staff  positions  occupied— A..  D.  C.  Vol.  from  Oct.  18,  '65,  to  Oct.  26,  '65. 
Jackson,  James  (Major  2d  Cav.).     Born  in  New  Jersey  Nov.  21,  '33.     Re- 
tiring year  1897  ;  appointed  from  the  army.     Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C, 
2d  Bait,  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Nov.  8,  '61.' to  April  28,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf. 
April  22,  '63  ;  accepted  April  28,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  August  31,  '63  ;  trs.  to  30th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66;  Capt.  Feb.  17,  '68;  unassigned  March  23,  '69;  assd.  to  1st  Cav. 
Jan.  1,  71 ;  Maj.  2d  Cav.  Nov.  20,  '89.   Brtvet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  August  1,  '64,  for 
gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  North  Anna  River,  Va.;  Maj.  August  18,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.     Staff  positions 
occupied—  Acting  A.  I.  G.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  from  Oct.  4,  '88,  to  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Jackson,  James  B.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Indiana.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73 ;  graduated 
June  15,  77.  Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut. 
7th  Inf.  August  9,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  18,  '84. 


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Jackson,  John  W.  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post.  Chap.  March  3,  77  ;  accepted 
March  12,  77  ;  retired  March  20,  '88,  by  operation  of  law. 

Jackson,  Mason  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  the 
army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  C,  Fremont's  body  guard,  from  August  20,  '61,  to 
Nov.  30,  '61;  Pvt.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  17,  '61;  discharged  Dec.  1,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
15th  Inf.  Nov.  24,  '62 ;  accepted  Dec.  1,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  17,  '63  ;  trs.  to  24th 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Capt.  Sept.  14,  '67 ;  trs.  to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69 ;  retired  April 
24,  '86.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  Atlanta  campaign.  Staff  positions  occupied — Q.  M.  1st  Batt.,  15th  Inf. 
from  Feb.  9,  '66,  to  August  15,  '66. 

Jackson,  Richara  H.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  4th  Art.  and  Brevet  Brigadier 
General).  Born  in  Ireland  July  14,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  L,  4th  U.  S.  Art.,  from 
Dec.  12,  '51,  to  April  23, '60;  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Sept.  13, '59;  accepted 
April  24,  '60  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  13,  '60  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  20, 
'62;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Vol.  from  April  15,  '63,  to  May,  23, '65 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol. 
May  19,  '65;  accepted  May  24,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  1,  '66;  Maj.  5th  U.  S. 
Art.  July  1,  '80 ;  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Art.  Dec.  4,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  May  16, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Drury's  Bluff,  Va.;  Lieut. 
Col.  Oct.  7,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Newmarket 
Heights,  Va.;  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field 
during  the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Jan.  1,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  campaign  of  '64 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  24,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  Florida,  Indian  Territory  and  Ne- 
braska from  '51-59 ;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  and  in  Texas  to  '61 ;  in  the  defense  of 
Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  during  the  bombardment  of  that  place,  '61 ;  in  the  field  with 
10th  Army  Corps,  Dep.  of  the  South ;  on  Morris  and  Folly  Islands,  S.  C.,  during 
the  operations  against  Fort  Sumter ;  in  Army  of  the  James  and  participated  in 
the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  Lee,  '65 ;  after  surrender  at 
Appomattox  marched  to  Richmond  and  then  to  Washington;  took  part  in 
grand  review  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  Feb.,  '66,  to  July, 
'66 ;  at  N.  Y.  City  on  staff  duty  to  '67 ;  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  YM  '67-68 ;  at  various 
other  posts  from  '68-90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— At  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  during 
bombardment  by  rebels,  '61 ;  battle  of  Drury's  Bluff,  Newmarket  Heights,  Va.,  '64. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vols.  from  Feb.  24,  '62,  to  August,  '62;  A.  A.  A. 
G.  and  A.  Insp.  Gen.  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  10th  Corps,  Dep.  of 
the  South,  '62 ;  Acting  Chief  of  Art.  and  A.  Insp.  Gen.  during  operations  against 
Fort  Sumter  ;  A.  Insp.  Gen.  and  Chief  of  Artillery,  10th  and  25th  Corps,  Army  of 
the  James,  '64 ;  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Dep.  of  the  East  July,  '66. 

Jacobs,  Joshua  W.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Ky.  June  24,  1843. 
Retiring  year  1907 ;  appointed  from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  UK" 
and  Serg.  Maj.  4th  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Nov.  10, '61,  to  Sept.  25,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  4th 
Ky.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  25,  '62;  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  15,  '65;  Maj. 
4th  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.  July  1,  '65:  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S. 
Inf.  June  28,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '66;  trs.  to  36th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Capt. 
and  A.  Q.  M.  March  8,  '82 ;  accepted  March  20,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— R. 
Q.  M.  7th  Inf.  from  June  1,  '69,  to  March  20,  '82. 

Jamar,  Mitchell  F,  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68 ;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  72  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  26,  79. 

James,  William  H.  W.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Charlotte,  Tenn. 
Oct.  2,  1849.  Retiring  year  1913  ;  appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military 


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8,  '75  (constructing  telegraph  line  to  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  June  25  to  Sept. 
4,  75) ;  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  Dec.  12,  75,  to  May  14,  76 ;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  May  14  to  July  12,  76 ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Columbus  Barracks, 
Ohio,  from  July  12  to  Aug.,  76,  and  witness  before  Court  Martial  at  San  Antonio, 
Texas,  to  Oct.  15,  76 ;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  Nov.,  77 ;  at  Carizzo,  Texas, 
from  Nov.,  77,  to  Jan.,  78 ;  at  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  from  Jan.  to  Oct.  4, 
78 ;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  from  Oct.  14,  78,  to  June  4,  79 ;  on  leave  of  absence 
from  June  4  to  Oct.  15,  79,  when  he  rejoined  at  Fort  Duncan,  and  served  there 
until  May  1,  '80;  at  San  Felipe,  Texas,  from  May  4  to  June  8,  '80;  at  Fort 
Davis,  Texas,  from  June  14  to  Oct.  15,  '80 ;  on  march  from  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  to 
Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  Oct.  15  to  Dec.  16,  '80;  served  at  Fort  Supply  until 
Dec.  24,  '80 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Dec.  24,  80,  to  Feb.  24,  '81 ;  served  at  Fort 
Supply  from  Feb.  24,  '81,  to  Aug.  19,  '83;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Aug.  19  to 
Sept.  19,  '83 ;  in  charge  of  Indian  Territory  Division  of  U.  S.  Military  Telegraph 
lines  from  Feb.,  82.  to  April, '83  ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Feb.  5  to  May  25,  '84; 
at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  until  April  20,  '85  ;  absent  as  witness  before  U.  S.  District 
Court  at  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  from  June  25  to  July  20,  '85 ;  served  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind. 
Ty.,  till  Aug.  20,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  Aug.  20  to  Dec.  20,  '85;  on 
leave  of  absence  from  Dec.  20,  '85,  to  March  20,  '86 ;  rejoined  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind. 
Ty.,  March  20,  '86;  changed  station  to  Fort  Grant,  Arizona,  at  which  post  he 
arrived  July  12,  '88;  at  Fort  Grant,  Arizona,  from  July  25,  '89,  to  April  1,  '90. 
Command*  held — In  command  of  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty.,  from  April  22  to  June 
14,  '85;  in  command  of  Co.  "K,"  24th  Inf.,  from  Sept.  6,  '87,  to  May  28,  '88;  in 
command  of  Co.  "  K,"  24th  Inf.,  from  July  13,  '88,  to  July  25,  '89. 

Janeway,  John  H.  (Major  and  Surgeon,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Penna. 
in  1829.  Retiring  year  1893  ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst. 
Surg.  Aug.  26,  '61  ;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ; 
Major  and  Surg.  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Olustee,  Fla.  ;  Brevet  Major  and 
Lieutenant-Colonel  U.  S.  A.,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war.  Service — At  Fort  Wise,  Kan.,  to  June,  '62 ;  in  charge  of  general  hospital 
Newark,  N.  J.,  to  July,  '63  ;  hospital  duty  and  in  charge  of  purveying,  Beaufort 
Depot,  S.  C.,  to  Feb.,  '64 ;  when  the  10th  Corps  left  S.  C.  with  Seymour's  Expe- 
dition in  Florida  attached  for  duty  with  brigade  and  in  the  field  accompanied  the 
10th  Corps  to  Va. ;  in  the  office  of  the  Medical  Director  and  Acting  Medical  In- 
spector, 10th  Corps,  Army  of  the  James,  to  Oct.,  '64  ;  Assistant  Medical  Purveyor, 
Dep.  of  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Feb.,  '65;  Assistant 
Medical  Purveyor,  Dep.  of  Virginia,  and  in  the  office  of  the  Medical  Director  to 
June,  '65  ;  Purveyor  Richmond,  Va.,  to  Aug.,  '66 ;  Attending  Surgeon  Headqrs. 
Dep.  of  Va.,  Richmond,  Va.,  to  May,  '67 ;  at  Camp  Hamilton,  with  Headqrs. 
near  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '67  ;  Attending  Surgeon  Headquarters  Dept.  of 
Va.,  Richmond,  Va.,  from  Sept.,  '67,  to  April,  '69 ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Willet's 
Point,  N.  Y.,  from  April,  '69,  to  June,  71 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Hays,  Kansas, 
July,  71,  to  Aug.,  74;  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  Aug.,  74,  to  July,  75  ;  St.  Augustine, 
from  Oct.,  75,  to  Nov.,  78;  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  Dec.,  78,  to  July,  79; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  July,  79,  and  Attending  Surg.  Head- 
quarters Division  of  Atlantic  and  Department  of  the  East,  Governor's  Island  ; 
member  Med.  Examining  Board  from  March  1,  '83,  to  July  27,  '87  ;  Post  Surg. 
Benicia  Bks.  and  Attending  Surgeon  Benicia  Arsenal,  to  present  time. 

Jarvis,  Nathan  S.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Md.  App. 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  14,  '87 ;  accepted  Oct.  17, 
'87. 

Jenkins,  John  M.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Appointed  from 
S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '87. 

Jennings,  Gilbert  S.  (First  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York, 
May  1. 1817.  Retired  ;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Major  26th  N.  Y. 
Vols.  May  21,  '61  ;  Lieut.-Col.  Sept.  20,  '62  ;  must,  out  May  28,  '63 ;  Major  Vet. 
Res.  Corps  July  16,  '63 ;  ace.  July  23,  '63 ;  Lieut.-Col.  Sept.  25,  '63 ;  ace.  Oct.  3, 


JOH  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  311 

'63 ;  mustered  out  Sept.  11,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  43d  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  ace.  March  28, 
'67 ;  transferred  to  1st  Inf.  April  8,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  4,  '73 ;  retired  June  28, 
'78,  for  disability  resulting  from  wound  received  in  line  of  duty  (sec.  1251,  rev. 
stats.).  Brevet  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Bvt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Groveton,  Va. ;  Captain  Bvt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Col.  Vol.  Bvt. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  History — 
Grandfather  served  in  Gen.  Washington's  Army  during  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Father  was  an  officer  of  artillery  in  New  York  Harbor  during  the  War  of  '12-14 ; 
in  N.  Y.  Uniformed  Militia  from  '38  to  '61 ;  Captain  Rochester  Citizens'  Corps 
Co.  E,  54th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  from  '53  to  April,  '61. 

Jervey,  Henry  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
S.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84 ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  11,  '88  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  15,  '88. 

Jewett,  Horace  (Lieutenant-Colonel  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  March  31, 1834. 
Retiring  year  1898 ;  appointed  from  Me. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  15th 
U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '62  ;  Maj.  16th  Inf. 
Jan.  31,  '82 ;  Lieut.-Col.  3d  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  31,  62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Shiloh  and  Murfreesboro', 
Tenn.;  Maj.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta 
campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga. 

Jocelyn,  Stephen  P.  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Vermont  March  1, 1843. 
Retiring  year  1907 ;  appointed  from  Vt.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  A, 
6th  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  22,  '63 ;  discharged  July  6,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  115th  U.  S.  Col- 
ored Inf.  Aug.  1,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  $ eb.  10,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb. 
23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  13,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  '71 ; 
app.  2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  March  9,  71 ;  accepted  May  23,  '71 ;  App.  1st  Lieut.  Apr. 
14,  73,  with  rank  from  July  28,  '66  ;  Capt.  May  19,  74.  Service— In  the  office  of 
the  Assist.  Provost-Marshal-General,  Brattleboro',  Vt.,  Sept.,  '63,  to  Aug.,  '64; 
joined  regiment  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Ohio  Aug.,  '64 ;  on  recruiting  duty  to  Oct., 
'64 ;  engaged  against  guerrillas  in  Southwest  Kentucky ;  guarding  Louisville  and 
Nashville  Railroad,  and  conducting  rebel  prisoners  to  Johnson's  Island  and  Camp 
Chase,  Ohio,  to  Nov.,  '64;  commanding  company  guarding  Kentucky  Central 
Railroad,  Military  Superintendent  Louisville  and  Lexington  Railroad,  and  en- 
ist  guerrillas  to  Dec.,  '64;  in  the  25th  Corps,  Army  of  the  James,  Jan.  to 

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Deps.  of  the  Columbia  and  Platte  to  '90. 

Johnson,  Alfred  B.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  at  Fort  Terrett,  Tex.  (now 
abandoned).  App.  from  Minn.— Civil  life.  Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Oct.  15, 
75  5  accepted  Oct.  23,  75;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '82.  Service— Ordered  to  duty  at 
Fort  Shaw,  Mont.;  participated  in  the  Sioux  campaign  on  the  Yellowstone  in  76 ; 

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during  summer  of  79  on  Muscleshell  River,  in  Mont.;  in  Oct.  was  ordered  to  Ft. 
Snelling,  Minn.,  with  his  Co. ;  remained  until  July,  '80  ;  ordered  to  Fort  Stevenson, 
D.  T.,  remaining  there  until  Oct.,  '80  ;  ordered  to  the  headquarters  of  the  Depart- 
ment of  Dakota  for  duty;  remained  until  Nov.,  '82;  relieved  and  ordered  to  join 
his  company  then  en  route  to  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  remaining  there  until  April,  83; 
at  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.,  until  May  1, '83;  when  entered  to  report  to  Brig.- 
General  Alfred  H.  Terry,  U.  S.  A.,  Ft.  Snelling,  Minn.,  for  duty  as  A.  D.  C.;  Re- 
corder of  a  Retiring  Board  fron  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '83;  in  May,  '86,  was  ordered  to  ac- 


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till  Oct.  17,  '89;  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  from  Oct.,  18,  '89,  to .    Sta/ positions 


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occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 

A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  Nov.,  '82,  to  April  '83;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Fred. 

'Steele,  Wyo.,  from  April  to  May,  '83;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig,  and  Maj.-Gen.  A.  H. 

Terry  from  May  17,  '83,  to  July  1,  '87 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  A.  V.  Kautz  at  Camp 

Geo.  Crook,  Aug.,  '89 ;  Adj.  7th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '89,  to ;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Logan 

Col.,  Oct.  18,  '89,  to .  Command*  held— Co.  from  Nov.,  '82,  to  April,  '83;  in 

command  of  Co.  E,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  at  Caspar,  Wyo.,  summer  of  '88,  and 
of  Co.  B,  at  Camp  of  Instruction,  Camp  Geo.  Crook,  summer  of '89. 

Johnson,  Arthur  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appoint- 
ed from  Minn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated 
Aug.  28,  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  28,  '86. 

Johnson,  Carter  P.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appoint- 
ed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  3d  U.  S.  Cav.,  from 
Sept.  12,  '76,  to  April  24,  '82  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  March  27,  '82  ;  accepted  April 
25,  '82 ;  transferred  to  10th  Cav.  Sept.  19,  '83  (to  rank  in  Cav.  June  14,  '83). 

Johnson,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Wis.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  B,  1st  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20, 
*61 ;  discharged  Aug.  21,  '61 ;  Pvt,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  13th  Batt.,  Wis.  1st  Vol.  Art., 
from  July  4,  '63,  to  March  22,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  51st  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  April  6,  '65 ;  hon. 
must,  out  May  6,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  9,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  19,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  23,  76. 

Johnson,  David  D.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Dec.  11, 
1846.  Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Graduated  from  Military  Acad- 
emy, class  of  '68.  Graduated  from  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  class  of  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Art.  March  1,  75. 
Service— In  garrison  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  Sept.  25,  '68,  to  March,  '69; 
Fort  Preble,  Maine,  March  19,  '69,  to  March  17,  70;  Washington,  D.  C.,  April 
2  to  July  2,  70,  and  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  July  4,  70,  to  Aug.,  72;  at  the  Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  acting  assistant  professor  of  chemistry,  mineral- 
ogy and  geology,  Aug.  25,  72,  to  Aug.  20,  73,  and  principal  assistant  professor 
same  department  Aug.  20,  73,  to  Aug.  28,  79;  also  assistant  instructor  of  artillery 
tactics  Sept.  30,  74,  to  April  10,  75 ;  in  Europe  under  authority  of  War  Depart- 
ment "for  the  purpose  of  observing  the  methods  and  systems  of  the  German 
universities,  and  or  taking  a  course  of  instruction  in  one  or  more  of  these  univer- 
sities on  the  subjects  of  chemistry,  mineralogy,  geology  and  electrics,"  from  Aug., 
79,  to  Aug.,  '81 ;  in  garrison  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  Sept.  1  to  Nov.,  '81,  and  at 
Fort  Columbus,  Governor's  Island,  Nov.,  '81,  to  May  1,  '84;  at  Fort  Monroe  to 
Sept.  1,  '86 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  '88 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  July 
11, '89;  at  Fort  Columbus  to  Oct.  1,  '89;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to  present  time. 

Johnson,  Evan  M.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  10th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from 
June  12,  '82,  to  Aug.  16,  '85  ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Aug.  15,  '85;  accepted  Aug.  17, 
'85. 

Johnson,  Franklin  O.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Minn.  Appointed 
from  Minn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June 
11,  '81.  Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '85. 

Johnson,  Henry  (Captain  and  M.  S.  K.).  Born  in  South  America  March  24, 
1827.  Retiring  year  1891.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Medical  Storekeeper  of  Vols.  Aug.  13,  '62  ;  accepted  Aug.  25,  '62 ;  vacated 
May  16,  '67 ;  app.  Captain  and  Medical  Storekeeper  U.  S.  A.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
May  16,  '67.  Service—  At  Washington  D.  C.,  to  70;  at  Medical  Purveying  Depot, 
San  Francisco,  CaL,  to  the  present  time. 

Johnson,  John  B.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  Nov.  29, 1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  Rank — 2d  Lieut. 
6th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Sept.  8,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  20,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S. 
Inf.  Apr.  23,  '66;  accepted  May  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  26,  '68;  unassigned  May 
19,  '69;  assd.to  3d  Cav.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  Mar.  20,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Adj't  3d  Cav.  from  May  15,  71,  to  Apr.  4,  78.  Service— Engaged  in  front  of 
Petersburg,  Va.,  explosion  of  the  mine,  and  action  of  Newmarket  Heights,  Va.. 


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(wounded) ;  mustered  out  (for  disability  arising  from  wounds)  Jan.,  '65  ,  reinstated 
Feb.,  '65;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C. ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Cox's 
Bridge,  N.  C.,  and  surrender  of  the  rebel  General  Johnston  ;  with  company  and 
post-adjutant  Fernandina,  Fla.,  from  '67  to  '69;  on  frontier  duty  from  '69  to  '90. 
Johnson,  Lewis  (Captain  24th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel).  Born  in 
Germany  March  20,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil 
life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  E,  10th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  Apr.  18,  '61;  discharged  Aug. 
6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  10th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  29,  '62 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Sept.  15,  '64  ;  Col.  44th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Sept.  16,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  Apr. 
30,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  20,  '66  ;  Capt.  Dec. 
12, '67;  trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Nov.  11, '69.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2, '67,  for 

rllant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Mill  Springs,  Ky. ;  Maj.  March 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss. ;  Lieut- 
Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary 
Ridge,  Teun.;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service — In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  participated  in  the 
campaigns  and  battles  of  the  West;  engaged  with  the  rebel  Genl.  Forrest  at  the 
action  of  Mill  Creek,  and  at  the  battles  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  (wounded) ;  command- 
ing 1st  Colored  Brigade,  Army  of  the  Cumberland ;  2d  Brigade,  District  of  East 
Tenn. ;  District  of  Northern  Alabama,  and  post  of  Huntsville,  Ala.,  to  April,  '66. 
Johnson,  Richard  W.  (Brigadier  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed  from  Kentucky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '44;  graduated  July  1,  '49.  Actual  ratt£— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  6th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  10,  '50 ;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  March 
3,  '55;  accepted  April  12,  '55  ;  Captain  Dec.  1,  '56;  Brigadier  General  Vols.  Oct. 
11,  '61  ;  accepted  Oct.  14,  '61 ;  Major  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  17,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out 
Vols.  Jan.  lf>,  '66;  retired  with  rank  of  Major  General  Oct.  12, '67  ;  and  with 
rank  of  Brigadier  General  March  3,  '75,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank 
—Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Cliic.kamauga,  Ga. ;  Colonel  Nov.  24,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn. ;  Brigadier  General  March  13,  '65,  for 
fallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Major  General 
lurch  KJ,  '6">,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war; 
Major  General  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battles  before  Nashville,  Tenn.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjutant  1st  Inf.  from 
March  3,  '53,  to  April  12,  '55  ;  Regimental  Q.  M.  2d  Cav.  from  June  12,  '55,  to 
Sept.  30,  '56.  Service— Joined  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn. ,  where  he  served  until  51  ; 
transferred  to  Texas,  and  had  stations  at  Forts  Duncan  and  Terrett  until  March 
3,  '53  ;  joined  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  June  7,  and  soon  thereafter  proceeded  to  Jeffer- 
son Barracks,  where  stationed  to  Oct.  17,  when  he  marched  with  the  regiment  to 
Fort  Mason,  Texas,  where  he  arrived  Jan.  14,  '56;  served  at  Forts  Mason  and 
Belknap,  and  Camps  Colorado,  Radziminski  and  Cooper  to  Dec.  1,  '56 ;  Dec.,  56, 
in  a  combat  with  a  band  of  Comanches  on  the  head-waters  of  the  Concho  River, 
where,  after  a  sharp  conflict,  he  defeated  the  Indians  with  a  severe  loss,  captured 
their  horses  and  camp  equipage,  and  rescued  a  Mexican  captive;  participated  in 
the  Wichita  expedition  of  '58,  and  engaged  in  the  brilliant  action  at  Wichita 
Village  Oct.  1 ;  defeated  a  party  of  hostile  Indians  Feb.  13,  '60,  between  Kickapoo 
and  Brady  Creeks,  and  he  accompanied  Maj.  Thomas  during  the  summer  of  60  m 
an  expedition  to  the  head-waters  of  the  Concho  and  Colorado  Rivers ;  was  In 
quently  commended  in  orders  from  the  headquarters  of  the  army  and  the  Dept. 
of  Texas  for  services  in  the  field  and  gallantry  in  action  ;  was  serving  at  *ort 
Mason,  commanding  a  squadron  and  the  non-commissioned  staff  and  band  oi  tne 
regiment,  when  Texas  was  surrendered  to  the  insurgents ;  he  could  do  no  b< 
than  obey  the  order,  and  he  accordingly  abandoned  the  post  March  29,  61,  ai 
marched  to  Indianola ;  embarked  on  the  steamship  "  Empire  City  just  in  time  t( 
escape  capture,  and  sailed  for  N.  Y.,  and  proceeded  thence  to  Carlisle,  where  tney 
arrived  April  27 ;  proceeded  in  June  to  Chambersburg,  Pa.,  and  participated 
General  Patterson^  Shenaridoah  campaign,  and  was  engaged  m  the  acti  at 
Falling  Waters  and  the  skirmishes  at  Martinsburg  and  Bunker  Hill ;  on  leave  . 
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absence  August  28,  for  the  purpose  of  accepting  the  the  Lieutenant  Colonelcy  of 
the  3d  Kentucky  Cav.,  and  proceeded  to  Louisville ;  placed  in  command  of  the 
Home  Guards,  numbering  twelve  hundred  men,  and  ordered  to  Lebanon  Junct'n, 


march  to  Nashville  and  through  Tennessee  en  route  to  Pittsburg  Landing,  until 
he  was  prostrated  at  Columbia,  Tenn.,  by  malarial  fever,  and  compelled  to  return 
to  Louisville  for  medical  treatment ;  rejoined  brigade  after  the  battle  of  Shiloh,. 
and  participated  in  the  skirmishes  (routing  the  enemy  in  his  front  May  28)  and 
marches  of  the  army  during  the  advance  upon  Corinth  from  April  9  to  May  30, 
'62 ;  command  formed  a  part  of  the  Army  of  the  Ohio,  under  General  Buell,  on 
the  march  through  North  Alabama,  Tennessee  and  Kentucky;  was  defeated 
Aug.  28,  '62,  in  an  engagement  with  Morgan's  Confederate  cavalry  near  Gallatin, 
Tenn.,  and  in  striving  to  rally  his  troops  was  captured  by  the  enemy ;  was  soon 
exchanged,  and  a  partial  reorganization  of  the  army  gave  him  a  division,  which 
he  commanded  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  where  he  won  the  commendation  of 
General  Rosecrans  as  an  officer  who  "ought  to  be  made  a  Major  General" ;  par- 
ticipated in  the  advance  on  Tullahoma,  June  24  to  July  4,  '63,  and  fought  with 
his  Division  at  Liberty  Gap,  Tenn.,  June  24-5;  his  Division  behaved  hand- 
somely at  Chickamauga,  driving  the  enemy  a  mile  and  a  half  and  capturing  seven 


of  the  enemy  immediately  thereafter  ;  General  Grant,  who  was  so  situated  as  to 
have  a  full  view  of  the  entire  line,  says  in  his  report,  "The  Divisions  of  BairtI, 
Sheridan  and  Johnson  moved  up  the  hill  in  line,  and  simultaneously  carried  the 
crest  of  the  Ridge."  Commanded  a  Division  of  the  Fourteenth  Corps,  Army  ot 
the  Cumberland,  during  the  invasion  of  Georgia,  May  and  June,  '64,  and  was  en- 
gaged in  the  operations  around  Dalton,  the  demonstrations  against  Resaca,  and 
the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  with  constant  skirmishing,  including  the  battle  of  New 
Hope  Church,  where  he  was  severely  wounded  by  a  shell  and  compelled  to  retire 
from  the  field;  rejoined  his  Division  June  13,  and  commanded  it  until  Aug.  '2'2, 
when  it  became  evident  that  he  was  too  weak  to  endure  the  hardships  of  field 
service.  General  Sherman  then  appointed  him  Chief  of  Cavalry  of  the  Mil.  Div. 
of  the  Mississippi,  and  dispatched  him  to  Nashville  to  equip  and  forward  cavalry 
from  that  station  ;  but  when  the  march  to  the  sea  was  begun,  and  General  Hood 
invested  Nashville,  his  occupation  was  gone,  and  he  reported  to  General  Thonui-*, 
who  assigned  him,  Nov.  8,  to  the  command  of  a  Division  of  Cavalry,  which  he 


retained  until  Oct.  12,  '65  ;  was  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  and  was 
highly  complimented  on  the  field  by  General  Thomas  for  "skill,  energy,  and 
ability,"  and  in  the  telegraphic  report  to  the  President  at  the  end  of  the  first 
day's  battle,  General  Thomas  said  :  "1  must  not  forget  to  report  the  operations  ot 
Brigadier  General  Richard  W.  Johnson  in  successfully  driving  the  enemy,  with 
the  aid  of  the  gunboats  under  Lieutenant  Commander  Fitch,  from  their  estab- 
lished batteries  on  the  Cumberland  below  the  city  of  Nashville."  Was  then  as- 
signed to  the  command  of  the  Middle  District  of  Tennessee,  and  held  that  position 
until  Jan.  15,  '66,  when  he  was  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service.  Was  Provost 
Marshal  General  of  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Tennessee  from  Oct.  12,  '65,  to  Aug.  13, 
'65,  and  Acting  Judge  Advocate  of  the  same  Division  from  Dec.  5,  '65,  to  Aug. 
13,  '66,  and  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Tennessee  from  Aug.  13,  '66,  to  March  15,  '67, 
and  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Cumberland  from  March  15,  '67,  to  Oct.  12,  '67,  when  he 
was  retired  from  active  service  with  the  rank  of  Major  General  (changed  to  Brig- 
adier General  by  act  of  Congress  of  March  3,  '75,  not  having  "lost  a  leg  or  arm") 
for  wounds  received  in  the  line  of  duty.  He  is  the  author  of  a  pamphlet  entitled 
"Manual  of  Arms  for  Colt's  Breech-  Loading  Carbine  and  Navy  Revolver";  was 
orator  at  the  organization  of  the  Society  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  Feb.  7, 
'67,  in  Mozart  Hall,  Cincinnati  ;  was  Professor  of  Military  Science  in  the  Mis- 
souri State  University  from  July,  '68,  to  July,  '69,  when  he,  in  common  with  all 


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officers  on  the  retired  list,  was  relieved  from  duty ;  the  degree  of  A.  M.  was  con- 
ferred upon  him  by  the  University ;  was  elected,  in  Sept.,  '69,  Professor  of  Mili- 
tary Science  in  the  University  of  Minnesota,  but  resigned  the  position  Jan.  1, 
71.  He  published,  in  the  spring  of  '81,  an  admirably  written  "Memoir  of  Major 
General  George  H.  Thomas." 

Johnson,  Richard  W.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Texas.  Ap- 
pointed from  Minnesota — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  22,  '81;  ace. 
Nov.  11,  '81  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  22,  '86. 

Johnson,  William  S.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pvi.  Co.  A,  4th  Batt.  D.  C.  Vol. 
Inf.  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  July  10,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Ark,  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  1, 
'62;  Capt.  Feb.  5,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July  21,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps 
Sept.  15,  '64;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  20,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  43d  U. 
S.  Inf.  June  12,  '67s  accepted  June  17,  '67;  unassigned  April  8,  '69;  out  of 
service  Oct.  4,  '69 ;  appointed  First  Lieutenant  of  Infantry  Jan.  24, 70  ;  accepted 
Feb.  3,  70;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  71 ;  appointed  Second  Lieutenant.  24th  Inf. 
Mar.  9,  71 ;  accepted  May  20,  71 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  Mtd.  May  20,  71, 
for  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  and  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  titaff  positions  occupied—  R. 
Qm.  43d  Inf.  from  July  20,  '67,  to  April  8,  '69. 

Johnston,  John  A.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated 
June  13,  79.  Actual  ran £— 2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut. 
Jan.  20,  '86. 

Johnston,  John  L.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  May  10, 
1841.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corpl.  Co.  H, 
2d  Penna.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  26,  '61 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  fl,  148th 
Penna.  Inf.,  Aug.  8,  '62,  to  Nov.  1,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  148th  Penna.  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '62  ; 
Capt.  Nov.  15,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  June  1,  '65;  Capt.  3d  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Aug.  8, 
'65  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct. 
27,  '66;  Capt.  May  29,  74;  retired  June  28,  78.  Brevet  rank.— Bvt.  Capt.  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  first  assault  on  Petersburg,  Va. 
Service— Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.,  Feb.,  '65;  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  to 
June,  '65 ;  with  Company  at  Fernandina,  Fla. ;  at  the  Post  of  Hicksford,  Va. 
titaff  positions  occupied— A.  I.  G.  3d  Brigade,  1st  Div.,  2d  Corps,  June,  '64;  A. 
Adjutant  21st  Infantry  June  2,  '68,  to  April  5,  '69;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  21st  Infantry 
April  5,  '69,  to  May  29,  74;  Post  Adj.  at  Fernandina,  Fla.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— At  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  '63 ;  engaged  in  front  of  Petersburg  Va. ; 
at  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor  and  first  assault  on  Petersburg,  Va.  (wounded) ; 
explosion  of  the  mine  and  action  of  Newmarket  Heights,  Va.  (wounded);  en- 
gaged at  the  action  of  Cox's  Bridge,  N.  C.,  and  surrender  of  the  rebel  (ren. 
Johnston. 

Johnston,  William  H.  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  6  1824. 
Retired.  App.  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Major  and  additional  pay- 
master vol.  Sept.  5,  '61 ;  mustered  out  July  20,  '66 ;  major  and  paymaster  July  28 
'66;  accepted  Dec.  8,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.,  Deputy  P.  M.  Gen.  July  5,  '84;  accepted 
July  15,  '84;  retired  Sept.  6,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  2  67, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  pay  department  during  the  war;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  12,  '66,  for  faithful  services  in  the  pay  department. 
Service— Served  under  Generals  Rosecrans  and  Fremont  in  West  Va.  to  July,  bZ; 
Army  of  the  Potomac ;  15th  Corps,  Western  army ;  States  of  Kentucky,  Lenne 
see  and  Georgia;  23d  Army  Corps  while  advancing  on  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  Army 
of  the  Tennessee,  '64;  at  Cin.  and  Columbus,  Ohio,  '65,  to  '66;  on  duty  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  Richmond,  Va.,  Forts  Randall  and  Dakota,  D.  T..  and  Fort  Van- 


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Paymaster,  until  Sept.  6,  '88.    History— Grandson  of  Capt.  Samuel  Johnston,  who 
served  his  country  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 

Johnston,  William  H.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  10, 
'83  ;  accepted  Oct.  13,  '83. 

Jones,  Edward  N.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Infantry).  Born  in  Alabama.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Jones,  Francis  B.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Pa.  Oct.  26, 1837.  Re- 
tiring year  1901.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  Rank—\st  Lieut.  149th  Pa. 
Vol.  Aug.  30,  '62 ;  Capt.  March  25,  '63;  must,  out  April  6,  '65 ;  Lieut-Col  215th 
Pa.  Vol.  April  16,  '65  ;  must,  out  July  31,  '66  ;  paid  to  Aug.  2,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th 
Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  28,  '66  ;  trans,  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  21,  '68  ;  Regtl.  Qm.  Dec.  31,  '68,  to  Aug.  11,  '69 ;  trans,  to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11, 
'69  ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  April  16,  '85  ;  accepted  April  16,  '85.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—R,.  Q.  M.  37th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '68,  to  Aug.  11,  '69 ;  R.Q.  M.  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11, 
'69,  to  April  16,  '85. 

Jones,  Frank  B.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Miss.  Appointed  from 
Miss.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  June*13,  '79;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '88. 

Jones,  Henry  Roger  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Hartford,  Conn., 
March  23,  1837.  Retired  ;  app.  from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sergt. 
Co.  C,  8th  Conn.  Inf.,  Sept.  25,  '61  ;  discharged  June  5,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Conn. 
Inf.  June  5,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  17,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  July  h1., 
'63;  accepted  July  24.  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  11,  '64;  accepted  Nov.  23,  '64 ;  Capt. 
April  3,  '65  ;  accepted  April  29,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  30,  '66  ;  1st  Lu-ut.  4:id 
Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  24,  '66  ;  transferred  to  1st  Inf.  April  8,  '69 ;  re- 
tired June  28,  '78.  Service — Went  to  North  Carolina  with  the  Burnside  Expfli- 
tion  and  in  the  field  during  the  war  from  '62-5  ;  assisted  in  the  mustering  out  of 
Union  troops  at  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  and  in  the  preservation  of  order  upon  the  re- 
turn of  rebel  soldiers  of  that  State  to  Nov.  30,  '65 ;  at  home  awaiting  orders  until 
June  30,  '66,  when  mustered  out ;  ordered  to  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  assisted  in  the 
recruiting  of  his  new  regiment,  43d  U.  S.  Inf.;  recruiting  officer  at  Bedloe's  and 
Governor's  Islands,  N.  Y.;  on  duty  at  Forts  Gratiot  and  Brady,  Mich.,  until  Apr. 
8,  '69;  after  consolidation  into  1st  Inf.,  served  at  Forts  Brady  and  Wayne,  Mich., 
until  Aug.,  74 ;  on  sick  leave  until  retired,  from  wounds  received  in  service  at 
Antietam.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  llth  Vet.  Res.  Corps  '63^.  £<r 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  battles  of  Roanoke  Island,  Feb.  8,  '62  ;  Newbern,  Mar. 
14,  '62 ;  siege  of  Fort  Macon,  April  25,  '62  ;  was  promoted  to  2d  Lieut.  June  6, 
'62;  engaged  at  battles  of  South  Mountain,  Sep.  14,  '62;  Antietam,  Sep.  17,  V,i> 
(at  this  battle  was  severely  wounded  and  left  for  dead  on  the  field) ;  was  captured 
by  rebel  forces  and  paroled  Sep.  19,  '62.  Commands  held — Fort  Lincoln,  Point 
Lookout,  Md.,  April,  '65 ;  in  May,  '65,  commanded  three  Companies,  20th  Regt. 
V.  R.  C.,  en  route  to  and  at  Wheeling,  W.  Va.  History — Since  retirement  has 
held  various  civil  offices,  among  which  waa  that  of  Judge  of  the  Probate  Court, 
and  trial  Justice  of  the  Peace,  since  Dec.,  '80;  was  editor  and  publisher  of  The 
Tribune,  a  weekly  newspaper  printed  in  New  Hartford,  Conn. ;  is  an  original  com- 
panion of  the  first  class  of  the  Military  order  Loyal  Legion  U.  S.;  a  comrade  in 
the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic ;  ana  at  the  present  time  President  of  the  Con- 
necticut Association  of  ex-Union  Prisoners  of  War. 

Jones,  Samuel  R.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '62  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  22,  71. 

Jones,  Thaddeus  W.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68  ;  graduated  June 
14,  72.  Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov. 
20,  79.  Stag-position*  occupied— R.  Qm.  10th  Cav.  from  Oct.  1,  '87,  to  Dec.  1,  '88. 
Jones,  William  Albert  (Major  of  Engineers).  Bora  in  Mo.,  Jan.  9,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905.  App.  from  111.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '64. 


JOR  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  TJ.  S.    ARMY.  317 

Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  13,  '64  ;  Capt.  March  7,  '67 ;  Major 
June  30,  '82.  Service — Served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '64  to  '66 ;  as 
Asst.  Engineer  in  the  defense  of  Prison  Camp  at  Point  Lookout,  Md.,  July  16 
to  Sept.  9,  '64 ;  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  Act.  Asst.  Professor  of  Military  and  Civil 
Engineering,  of  Law  and  Ethics  and  Instructor  of  Practical  Military  Engineering; 
Asst.  Engineer  in  the  construction  of  Fort  Jefferson,  Dry  Tortugas,  Fla. ;  Fort 
Taylor,  Key  West,  Fla. ;  Fort  Ontario,  Oswego,  N.  Y. ;  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.  and 
Asst.  Engineer  on  improvements  of  St.  Lawrence  River,  Ogdensburgh,  N.  Y. ; 
improvement  of  Oswego  Harbor,  Little  Sodus  Harbor,  Great  Sodus  Harbor, 
Charlotte  Harbor,  and  Olcutt  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  '66  to  '70 ;  Chief  Engineer,  Dept. 
of  the  Platte,  '70  to  '74;  made  reconnoissance  of  the  Uintah  Mts.  of  Utah,  '71 ; 
with  exploring  expedition  from  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  into  Yellowstone  National 
Park  and  region  about  headwaters  of  the  Big  Horn,  Wind,  Snake,  and  Yellow- 
stone River,  "73  ;  Asst.  Engineer  in  the  construction  of  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y. ; 
improvement  of  Savannah  River  and  Harbor,  '74;  Engineer  6th  Light  House 
District  on  South  Atlantic  Coast,  '75-79 ;  built  Sea  coast  Light-House  and  Station 
at  Morris  Island,  Charleston  Harbor,  S.  C.;  Screw  pile  Light-House  on  Fort 
Ripley  Shoal,  Charleston  Harbor,  S.  C. ;  harbor  light-house  at  Oak  Island, 
Mouth  of  Cape  Fear  River,  N.  C. ;  Sea  coast  light-house  and  station  at  Hunting 
Island,  S.  C. ;  three  harbor  light-houses,  Tybee  Roads,  entrance  to  Savannah 
River,  Ga. ;  harbor  light-house  at  Lapelo,  Ga. ;  ditto  at  Amelia  Island,  Fernan- 
dina,  Fla. ;  two  harbor  light-houses  at  Hilton  Head,  Port  Royal  Harbor,  S.  C. ; 
completed  sea  coast  light-house  and  station  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla. ;  Chief 
Engineer  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Pacific,  '79  to  '84 ;  Engineer  in  charge,  with  station  at 
Portland,  Oregon,  of  Cascades  Canal,  Columbia  River;  improvement  Upper 
Columbia  and  Snake  Rivers,  Columbia  and  Lower  Willamette  Rivers,  Upper 
Willamette  River,  Cowlitz  River;  Member  and  President  of  Board  of  Engineers 
on  Bridge  over  Willamette  River  at  Salem,  Oregon ;  Member  and  President  of 
Board  of  Engineers  on  Bridge  over  Willamette  River  at  Portland,  Oregon; 
Member  of  Board  of  Engineers  on  improvement  of  harbors  at  Yaquima  Bay  and 
Coos  Bay,  Oregon ;  supervision  of  construction  of  Oregon  Railway  and  Navi- 
gation Company's  Railroad  Bridge  over  the  Snake  River  at  Riparia,  Wash.; 
Survey  of  the  Columbia  River  from  Wallula  to  the  International  Boundary; 
Assisting  Board  of  Engineers  for  the  Dalles  Obstructions,  Columbia  River,  in 
preparation  of  projects  for  a  Boat  Railway ;  Examination  and  Report  to  Congress 
upon  whole  subject  of  Salmon  Fisheries  of  the  Columbia  River,  '84-89;  Engineer 
in  charge,  with  station  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  of  construction  and  operation  of 
Reservoirs  at  headwaters  of  the  Mississipi  River,  Improvements  of  the  Chippewa 
River,  of  the  Minnesota  River,  of  the  Saint  Croix  River,  of  the  Red  River  of 
the  North,  of  the  Mississippi  River  above  the  Falls  of  St.  Anthony,  of  the 
Yellowstone  River;  construction  and  improvement  of  roads  and  bridges  m 
the  Yellowstone  National  Park ;  gauging  the  waters  of  the  Mississippi  River 
and  its  tributaries  at  or  near  St.  Paul,  Minn. ;  examination  and  surveys  of  the 
sources  of  the  Mississippi,  Saint  Croix,  Chippewa  and  Wisconsin  Rivers  with  the 
view  of  ascertaining  the  practicability  and  cost  of  maintaining  reservoirs  ;  super- 
vision over  construction  of  bridges  across  the  Red  River  of  the  North  at  Alpha  de 
Mers,  and  at  Grand  Forks,  Dak.,  Nov.,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Treasurer -at 
the  Mil.  Acad.,  64-'66.  Commands  held—Go.  "A,"  Engineer  troops  at  Mil. 
Acad.,  '64-66;  exploring  expedition  to  the  Yellowstone  National  Park,  76. 
History— Author  of  "  Explorations  of  Northwestern  Wyoming  and  Yellowstone 
National  Park  ; "  "  The  Salmon  Fisheries  of  the  Columbia  River." 


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Jordan,  William  H,  (Lieut.-Col.  19th  Inf.).  Bora  in  Ohio  June  22,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901 ;  app.  from  Ohio.  Graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '60.  Ac- 
tual rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '60 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Feb.  20,  '61 ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61;  Captain  9th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '62;  Major  8th  Cal.  Vols.  Feb. 
3,  '65 ;  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service  Oct.  24,  '65;  Major  3d  Inf.  May  19,  '81 ; 
Lieut.-Col.  19th  Inf.  April  20,  '86.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captain  June  27,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.  frrrire — 
Served  on  frontier  duty,  '60-61;  defenses  of  AVashington,  D.  C.,  Aug.,  '61,  to 
March,  '62  ;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Virginia  Peninsula  campaign,  March 
to  June,  '62 ;  severely  wounded  at  battle  of  Games'  Mill ;  captured  at  Savage 
Station;  exchanged  July,  '62;  sick  leave,  July,  '62,  to  April,  '63;  mustering  and 
disbursing  duty,  April  to  Nov.,  '63 ;  frontier  duty,  '64-78  ;  recruiting  duty,  Oct.  1, 
'78,  to  Oct.  1,  '80;  on  special  duty  Hd.  Qrs.  Div.  of  Mo.,  Oct.  1,  '80,  to  May  13, 
'81 ;  on  frontier  duty,  June,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '89;  general  recruiting  service,  Oct.,  '89, 
to  present  time.  Commands  held — General  Recruiting  Depot,  Columbus  Bks., 
Ohio,  Oct.,  '89,  to . 

Judd,  Edwin  D.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  Oct.  31,  1833.  Retired; 
appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major  and  Add.  Paymaster  U. 
S.  Army  June  1,  '61 ;  accepted  June  15,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '66 ;  Major 
and  Paymaster  Jan.  17,  '67  ;  accepted  March  19,  '67  ;  retired  June  4,  79.  Brerct 
rank — Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  serv- 
ices during  the  war.  Service — On  duty  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  with  head- 
quarters at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  June,  '61,  until  Feb.,  '62;  in  the  Army  of  the 


St.  Louis  until  Sep.  30,  '63,  when  ordered  to  Washington,  D.  C.;  Chief  Paymaster 
District  of  the  South,  headquarters  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  from  Nov.,  '68.  until 
June, '64;  Senior  Paymaster  Sub-district  of  Massachusetts  and  Rhode  Island, 
June  18,  '64,  until  Nov.,  '64 ;  member  of  the  Central  Examining  Boanl  of  the  Pay 
Department,  Nov.  11,  '64,  until  June,  '65";  paying  off  discharged  volunteers  in 
New  York  Harbor  until  Nov.,  '65,  and  troops  in  North  Carolina  and  Washington, 
D.  C.,  until  July  20,  '66,  when  he  was  honorably  mustered  out  of  the  service  of 
the  United  States ;  nominated  and  confirmed  by  the  Senate  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  U. 
S.  Army  from  March  2,  '67;  expired  by  act  of  Congress  March  1,  'CD;  Paymaster 
of  troops  and  Disbursing  Officer  of  Reconstruction  Fund  Third  Military  District, 
staff  of  Gen.  Pope  and  of  Gen.  Meade,  from  April,  Y>7,  until  Dec.  14  '68  ;  on  duty 
in  Louisiana  and  Texas  until  April  26,  '75  ;  Chief  Paymaster  Fifth  Military  Dis- 
trict (Texas)  from  April  15,  '69,  until  April  16,  70,  and  Disbursing  Officer  of  the 
Reconstruction  Fund  until  March  31,  '71 ;  transferred  to  the  Military  Div.  of  the 
Atlantic  April,  75 — stations,  Detroit  and  New  York  City;  retired  from  active 
service  June  4,  79,  on  account  of  disability  incurred  in  line  of  duty. 

Judd,  George  E.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  App.  from  Mich. — 
Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sergt.  Co.  "  A,"  3d  Mich.  Inf.,  June  10, 
'61 ;  discharged  Aug.  1,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Mich.  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct. 
28,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  23,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  7,  '64 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Jan. 
29, '64;  accepted  Feb.  8, '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  27, '68;  2d  Lieut.  4">th  Inf. 
Aug.  19,  '68 ;  accepted  Aug.  25,  '68  ;  transferred  to  14th  Inf.  Aug.  14,  '69  ;  Unas- 
signed  Sept.  27,  '69  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  May  28, 70.  Sennet— In  the  War 
of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  in  the  Peninsula 
Campaign  '62 ;  at  Fair  Oaks  was  ordered  to  charge  a  position  in  the  enemy's  line 
(company  being  the  right  of  the  line) ;  went  into  this  charge  with  forty-five  men, 
and  in  a  few  seconds  lost  28  out  of  the  45  men,  and  was  himself  wounded  so  as  to 
necessitate  the  amputation  of  his  left  arm  at  the  shoulder  joint ;  on  recruiting 
service  from  '62  until  the  spring  of '63  ;  appointed  Inspector  in  the  Provost  Mar- 
shal's Dept.  of  Mich. ;  on  duty  at  Davenport,  Iowa,  Jan.  1,  '64 ;  at  Camp  Kearney, 
a  prison  tor  Indians,  had  300  Indian  prisoners  in  charge;  on  said  duty  until  Dec., 
«',:>;  ordered  to  Tennessee  in  Jan., '66;  was  continually  on  duty  in  connection 
with  the  reconstruction  in  Tenn.  and  Ky.,  until  Aug.,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes, 


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etc. — Battle  of  Blackburn's  Ford  ;  various  small  skirmishes  up  to  Mar^h,  '62  ;  en- 
gaged in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg ;  at  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks.  Commands  held — 
Company  at  battle  of  Fair  Oaks ;  Camp  Kearney  '64r-5.  History — Entrusted  with 
the  duty  of  informing  Capt.  Carter  (then  in  command  of  the  steamer  "Michigan"), 
and  the  commanding  officer  at  Johnson's  Island,  of  the  plot  that  was  matured 
in  Canada  to  get  possession  of  several  vessels  and  to  proceed  to  Johnson's  Island 
and  capture  the  steamer  "  Michigan,"  and  to  liberate  the  prisoners  on  the  Island  and 
with  these  prisoners  to  man  the  vessels  and  then  proceed  to  devastate  the  cities  on 
the  lake  shore.  This  information  was  considered  of  so  much  importance  that 
Col.  Smith  did  not  think  it  safe  to  send  written  dispatches,  so  entrusted  to  him  en- 
tirely the  getting  of  the  proper  information  to  the  officers,  and  seeing  that  the 
necessary  precautions  were  taken  to  prevent  the  consummation  of  the  plot.  Col. 
Smith  commended  him  highly  for  his  work. 

Judd,  Henry  B.  (Major  and  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '35  ; 
graduated  July  1,  '39.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '39;  1st 
Lieut.  Dec.  26,  '40  ;  Cap.  Feb.  13,  '50  ;  Major  4th  Art.  Nov.  1,  '61 ;  retired  Nov. 
21,  '61,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  25,  '47,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Medelin  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the  mustering  and  dis- 
banding of  the  volunteer  armies  of  the  United  States  ;  Col.  Nov.  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the  organization  of  the  volunteer 
armies  of  the  United  States  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  3d 
Art.  from  Jan.  20,  '48,  to  June  1,  '48. 

Judson,  William  V.  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ind.  App. 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84  ;  graduated  June 
11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Engineers  June  11,  '88  ;  2d  Lieut.  July  23, 
'88. 

Kalk,  Prank  G.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Kauffman,  Albert  B.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  July  16, 1828.  Re- 
tiring year  1892.  Appointed  from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp'l 
and  Sgt.  Co.  "  D,"  llth  Inf.,  Mar.  18,  '47,  to  Aug.  16,  '48  ;  Pvt.,  Corp'l,  Sgt.  and  1st 
Sg't.Co."F,"  6th  Inf.,  Jan.  11, '50,  to  Nov.21,'59;  Pvt.  Corp'l,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co. 
"  T,"  1st  and  4th  Cav.,  Sept.  12,  '60,  to  Sept.  14,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  July  28, 
'66 ;  accepted  Jan.  16,  '67  ;  Capt.  May  13,  '69.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q. 
M.  8th  Cav.  Aug.  26,  '67,  to  May  13,  '69.  Service— Engaged  in  the  war  with 
Mexico;  with  the  6th  U.  S.  Inf.,  on  the  western  frontier,  '50  to  '60;  with  the 
4th  U.  S.  Cav.,  Sept.,  '60,  to  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  on 
frontier  duty  since  the  war.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battles  of 
Wilson's  Creek,  Shiloh,  siege  of  Corinth,  battles  of  Murfreesboro',  Franklin, 
actions  of  Ringgold,  Middleton  and  Shelbyville. 

Kautz,  August  V.  (Colonel  8th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.).    Born  in  Germany 

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28, '66;  accepted  September  22,  '66;  transferred  to  15th  Inf.  March  15  69; 
Col.  8th  Inf.  June  8,  74.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  June  9,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  action  at  Monticello,  Ky. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  June  9,  54,  loi 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  an  attack  on  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  Oct. 
7,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  on  the  Darbytown  Koad,  Va.; 
Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  »nd  ra,e"to/lou*  ser; 
vices  in  the  field  during  the  War;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.,  Oct.  28, '64,  for  gallant 


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and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  against  Richmond,  Va.  Honorably 
mentioned — Commended  for  gallantry  in  G.  O.  No.  14  from  the  Hdqra.  of  the 
Army  dated  Nov.  13,  '57,  by  Gen.  Scott  for  services  at  the  Indian  War  on  Puget 
Sound.  Service — Served  in  the  Mexican  War  on  the  Northern  Campaign  under 
Gen.  Taylor;  in  Oregon  and  Washington  Ter.,  until  the  Civil  War;  participated 
in  the  Rogue  River  War,  '53  and  '55;  was  wounded  in  the  latter  and  again 
wounded  in  the  Spring  of  '56  in  the  Indian  War  on  Puget  Sound  ;  served  through 
the  Pen  nsular  Campaign  of  '62,  and  at  South  Mountain  Sept.  10,  '62 ;  ordered  to 
Camp  C'hase,  Ohio,  to  remount  and  refit,  and  remained  there  from  Dec  '62,  to  A  pr., 
'63;  early  in  Apr.,  '63,  in  the  field  and  served  in  Ky.,  his  regiment  forming  a  part 
of  Gen.  Carter's  Division  of  the  Army  of  the  Ohio ;  participated  in  a  number  of 
engagements  until  the  Morgan  Raid,  which  he  joined  from  the  Cumberland  River 
to  Portland,  Ohio;  his  judicious  attack  on  Morgan's  rear  early  in  the  morning 
with  simply  the  advance  of  Hobson's  force,  which  was  fifteen  miles  in  rear,  pre- 
vented Morgan  from  recrossing  the  Ohio  and  caused  his  rout  which  led  to  the 
capture  on  that  day  and  the  day  following;  upon  the  organization  of  the  i'-><l 
Corps  for  the  Campaign  into  E.  Tenn.  was  assigned  as  Chief  of  Cavalry  of 
the  Corps  and  served  in  that  capacity  to  the  capture  of  Knoxville,  and  through 
the  subsequent  siege  by  the  rebel  forces ;  in  Jan.,  '64,  Gen.  Wilson  was  placed 
in  charge  of  the  Cavalry  Bureau  and  asked  for  Col.  Kautz  as  his  Chief  Assistant; 
in  the  following  spring  both  Wilson  and  Kautz  took  the  field,  the  latter  having 
been  appointed  Brigadier-General  of  Vol.,  and  assigned  to  the  command  of  tin- 
Cavalry  Division  of  the  Army  of  the  James;  this  command  was  an  independent 
command  under  Gen.  Butler,  and  was  used  by  him  to  cut  the  railroads  south  of 
Richmond  and  Petersburg  while  Bermuda  Hundred  was  being  occupied ;  he 
served  alternately  with  the  Army  of  the  James  and  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
throughout  the  year  '64  ;  he  entered  Petersburg  with  his  small  cavalry  command 
on  June  9,  '64,  and  had  he  been  pronerly  supported  by  the  infantry  it  might  have 
been  held,  and  the  long  siege  that  followed  might  have  been  avoided  ;  he  led  the 
advance  of  the  Wilson  Raid  which  cut  the  roads  leading  into  Richmond  from 
the  south  for  more  than  forty  days;  during  the  winter  of  '64—65  he  held  and 
picketed  the  right  flank  of  the  Army  of  the  James,  with  his  cavalry  command  ; 
when  the  dispositions  were  made  for  the  final  campaign  in  the  last  day-  of 
March,  '65,  he  was  assigned  to  the  1st  Division,  25th  Army  Corps,  as  Brevet 
Major-General,  and  marched  his  division  of  colored  troops  into  Richmond  on 
April  3;  soon  after  the  death  of  Mr.  Lincoln,  he  was  detailed  as  a  member  of 
the  Military  Commission  for  the  trial  of  the  conspirators  implicated  in  the  a- 
sination;  Gen.  Kautz  served  with  his  regiment  in  Mississippi  on  reconstruction 
duty,  and  in  '69,  on  the  reduction  of  the  Army,  was  assigned  Lieut.-Col.  l/»th  Inf., 
and  commanded  the  regiment  for  several  years  on  the  New  Mexican  frontier; 
while  stationed  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  with  only  one  company  of  infantry  and 
one  of  cavalry,  he  organized  several  successful  expeditions  against  the  Mescalero 
Apaches,  who  had  fled  from  their  reservation  in  '64 ;  during  his  tour  there  of 
70-71,  he  succeeded  in  bringing  in  the  tribe  and  establishing  them  on  their  n 
vation,  where  they  have  since  remained;  the  Indian  Department  reports  their 
number  at  1400;  in  June,  74,  he  was  promoted  Colonel  of  the  8th  Inf.  and 
joined  his  regiment  in  Arizona ;  in  March,  75,  was  placed  in  command  of  the 
Dept.  of  Arizona  and  relieved  Gen.  Crook,  and  until  78  was  able  to  successfully 
direct  the  affairs  of  that  troublesome  section  without  any  unusual  draft  upon  the 
regular  appropriations,  and  without  asking  for  an  additional  soldier  beyond 
the  two  regiments  then  pertaining  to  the  command,  and  only  a  fourth  of  the 
troops  at  Gen.  Miles'  disposal,  in  the  subsequent  subjugation  of  the  Indians  of 
Arizona ;  he  had  not  only  Indians  to  contend  with,  but  a  very  troublesome 
faction  under  the  Governor  of  the  Territory,  who,  for  personal  motives,  embar- 
rassed his  operations ;  he  maintained  himself  successfully  against  both  ;  since  com- 
manding the  Dept.  of  Arizona,  Gen.  Kautz  has  been  in  command  of  his  Rgt., 
with  the  exception  of  a  ten  months'  leave  of  absence  in  Europe  in 
Commands  held— Com.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  during  the  seven  days'  fight  and  up  to  South 


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Mountain  Sep.  10,  '62 ;  Camp  Chase,  O.,  from  Dec.,  '62,  to  April,  '63  ;  com.  of  the 
Cavalry  Division  of  the  Army  of  the  James,  '64 ;  command  of  the  15th  Inf.  for 
several  years  on  the  New  Mexico  frontier ;  in  command  of  the  Dept.  of  Ari- 
zona, from  March,  75,  to  78  ;  Benicia  Barracks,  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Fort  Lowell, 
Arizona,  and  now  at  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.  History — When  the  army  was  reor- 
ganized in  '66,  he  was  appointed  Lieut.-Col.  34th  Inf.  His  services,  it  was 
thought,  entitled  him  to  a  Colonelcy,  but  being  accredited  to  Ohio  and  being 
still  in  the  regular  service,  he  was  excluded  from  full  credit  under  the  law  for 
his  services  as  a  volunteer  officer.  The  law  required  that  appointments  should 
be  apportioned  to  the  States  in  proportion  to  the  number  of  men  furnished  to  the 
volunteer  service  from  each,  and  that  two-thirds  of  the  appointments  under  the 
law  should  go  to  officers  of  volunteers  and  one-third  to  the  officers  of  the  regular 
service  who  had  distinguished  themselves.  Ohio  was  ahead  of  all  the  States  in 
the  number  of  general  officers,  and  such  men  as  Woods,  Crook,  Kautz,  McCook 
and  Custer  had  to  content  themselves  with  Lieut.-Colonelcies,  and  some  of  them 
had  to  take  rank  under  those  whom  they  had  commanded  during  the  War.  Kautz 
became  the  Lieut.-Colonel  of  a  regiment  the  Colonel  of  which — a  very  gallant 
officer — was  ten  years  his  junior  and  had  been  only  a  Colonel  in  the  War,  but 
promoted  at  its  close  to  a  Brigadier  for  gallantry  at  Fort  Fisher.  But  being  from 
Pennsylvania,  which  had  furnished  a  large  quota  for  the  War  and  had  produced 
proportionally  a  much  smaller  proportion  of  general  officers,  Penny  packer  was 
made  Colonel  and  Kautz  Lieut.-Colonel  of  the  34th  Inf.  During  and  about  the 
close  of  the  War,  Gen.  Kautz  published  several  small  handbooks  for  military  ser- 
vice, of  which  "  The  Company  Clerk  "  proved  most  valuable  to  the  volunteer 
army,  and  all  of  them  are  to  be  found  in  most  of  the  Military  Libraries  of  the 
Army. 

Kean,  Jefferson  B.  (First  Lieut.,  Ass't  Surg.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed 
from  Virginia— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Ass't  Surg.  Dec.  8,  '84 ;  accepted  Jan. 

18,  '8,5. 

Keefer,  John  B.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Maj.  and  P.  M.  Feb.  13,  77;  ac- 
cepted Feb.  22,  77. 

Keeffe,  Joseph  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  March  19, 1833.  Retir- 
ing  year  1897.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and 
1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  E,"  2d  Art.,  Dec.  5,  '53,  to  Oct.  30,  '62  ;  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.,  Oct.  22, 
'62 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Art.,  Oct.  22,  '62 ;  accepted  Oct.  30,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28, 
'66 ;  Capt.  9th  Cav.  June  12,  '67  (declined) ;  transferred  to  4th  Inf.  May  22,  75 ; 
Capt.  Feb.  4,  '82.  Brevet,  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  29,  '63,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  defence  of  Fort  Sanders,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  23, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Va. 

Keene,  Henry  C.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  S.  A.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '81 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
A<-h«drank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Kell,  William  H.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).    Born  in  Steubenville,  Ohio,  April 

19,  1841.     Retiring  year  1905.     Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.     Actual  rank — 
Priv.  Co.  "  F,"  1st  Ohio  Inf.,  April  17,  '61 ;   discharged  Aug.  16,  '61 ;    Priv.  Co. 
"I,"  2d  Ohio  Inf.,  and  Co.  "  E,"  18th  Ohio  Inf.,  from  Sept.  15,  '62,  to  June  10,  '65 ; 
2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  Dec.  12,  72 ;  accepted  Jan.  20,  73 ;  1st.  Lieut.  June  25,  79. 
Mr  rice— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,'61-5  ;  reported  for  duty  as  2d 
Lieut.  22d  Inf.  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  Feb.  25,  73  ;  Joined  Co.  at  Fort  Rice,  D.T., 
June  1,  73  ;  en  route  to  Yellowstone  River;    with  Yellowstone  Expedition  from 
June,  73,  to  22d  of  Sept.,  73 ;    with  co.  in  New  Orleans,  La.,  during  the  White 
League  Riots  from  Sept.  22,  74,  to  May  19,  75  ;    in  the  field,  76-7  ;   on  duty  in 
Chicago  during  the  riots  July  24  to  Aug.  4,  77  ;    Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  from  Aug.  6, 
77,  to  Sept.  28,  77;    at  Coffeyville,  Kas.,  from  June  3  to  July  12,  79;    at  San 
Antonio,  Tex. ;    in    the  field  San  Juan  River  from  Nov.  21  to  Dec.  JO,  '83,  and 

from  April  18  to  May  10, '84;    at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  to .    Staff  positions 

occupied— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Coffeyville,  Kas.,  from  June  3  to 
July  12,  79;   Post  Adj.,  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  from  June  11  to  July  11,  '82 ;   Adj, 


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22d  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '87.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — With  Regiment  in  skirmish  near 
Vienna,  Va.,  June  17,  '61 ;  with  Regiment  at  1st  Battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July 
21,  '61 ;  Battle  of  Stone  River,  Dec.  31,  '62 ;  captured  by  Wheeler's  command  at 
Harpeth  Shoals,  Cumberland  River,  Jan.,  '63 ;  rejoined  Regiment  at  Murfrees- 
boro\  Tenn.,  Feb.  1,  '63  ;  Tullahoma  Campaign  June  23  to  30,  '63 ;  Battle  of 
Chickamauga,  Ga.,  Sept.  19  and  20,  '63;  Lookout  Mountain  and  Mission 
Ridge,  Nov.  23  to  25,  '63 ;  Ringgold  and  Greysville,  Ga.,  Nov.  27,  '63 ;  Buzzard 
Roost  and  Rocky  Face  Ridge,  Ga.,  Feb.  25  to  27,  '64;  Rocky  Face  Ridge  May  5 
to  9,  '64  ;  Resaca,  Ga.,  May  13  to  16,  '64  ;  Kingston,  Ga.,  May  18,  '64;  Dallas,  Ga., 
May  25,  '64  ;  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Ga.,  June  9  to  30,  '64  ;  Chattahoochee  River, 
Ga.,  July  6  to  10,  '64 ;  Peach  Tree  Creek,  Ga.,  July  20,  '64 ;  Atlanta,  Ga.,  July  22, 
'64 ;  Battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Dec.  15  and  16,  '64;  in  skirmish  with  Sioux  In- 
dians at  mouth  of  Powder  River,  Mont.,  Julv  29,  '76  ;  in  skirmish  with  Indians  at 
Deadwood  Creek,  Mont.,  on  the  night  of  Oct.  10,  76 ;  in  fight  with  Indians  at 
Clear  Creek,  Mont,  Oct.  15,  76, — fight  lasting  all  day ;  with  command  under 
Col.  Lazelle  that  surprised  an  Indian  Camp  at  Sentinel  Buttes,  Mont.,  on  the 
morning  of  July  9,  77, — Indians  dispersed.  Commands  held — Post  of  San  A  ntonio, 
Tex.,  during  month  of  Oct.,  '82.  History— Son  of  John  Kell,  Captain  3d  <  Hiio 
Volunteers  (Mexican  War),  Captain  1st  Ohio  Volunteers,  Lieut.-Col  and  Colonel 
2d  Ohio  Volunteers  (War  of  Rebellion) ;  killed  at  Battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn., 
Dec.  31,  '62. 

Keller,  Charles  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Jan.  22,  184J.  Retiring 
year  1906;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '61  ; 
graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  ™//£— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  23,  '65;  1st 
Lieut.  June  23,  '65;  transferred  to  2d  Inf.  April  17, '69;  Capt.  July  20,  75. 
>?'///'  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Inf.  Aug.  20,  73,  to  July  20,  75. 

Keller,  Jacob  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Prussia.  Retired;  appointed 
from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  "  K,"  6th  Mass.  Inf..  April  L»L', 
'61 ;  discharged  Aug.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  5th  N.  H.  Inf.  Oct.  12,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  1, 
'63;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  26, '64 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Jan.  22, '64  ;  accept.,} 
Jan.  27,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1 1,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ; 
accepted  Jan.  12,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '67  ;  unaasigned  April  22,  '69;  retired 
with  rank  of  Captain  Dec.  15,  70,  wounded  in  line  of  duty.  Service — In  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  March,  '61,  to  Dec.,  '62;  with  regi- 
ment at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  on  the  Lake  frontier  to  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Peach  Orchard, 
Savage  Station,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Antietam 
and  Fredericksburg  (wounded  in  right  forearm). 

Kelley,  Joseph  M.  (Captain  10th  Cav.)  Born  in  N.  Y.  Sept.  29,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  <:G," 
19th  Pa.  Inf.,  April  18,  '61;  discharged  Aug.  8,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  69th  Pa.  Inf.  tag, 
26,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  March  4,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  8,  «U  ; 
accepted  March  12,  '64 ;  Captain  April  3,  '65 ;  accepted  April  30,  '65;  hon.  mus. 
out  Nov.  20,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted  May  22,  '67  ; 
unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69 ;  assigned  to  10th  Cav.  Dec  15,  70;  Captain  April  15,  75. 
N-/ •/ -we— In  the  field  with  Army  of  Potomac,  '61-62  ;  in  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  '63-65; 
at  various  posts  and  on  frontier  duty  from  '69  to  date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc, — 
Engaged  in  Banks'  advance  on  Winchester,  Va.,  Feb.,  '62;  siege  of  Yorktown, 
battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Seven  Days'  Fight,  Pope's  Virginia  campaign,  battles  of 
South  Mountain,  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg  (wounded)  '62. 

Kelley,  Moses  J.  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine.  Retired  ;  appointed 
from  Maine.  Actual  rank — Chaplain  6th  Maine  Inf.  Aug.  14,  '62 ;  hon.  mustered 
out  Aug.  15,  '64 ;  Post  Chaplain  July  2,  70 ;  accepted  Aug.  16,  70 ;  retired  Oct. 
3,  79. 

Kelliher,  John  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  B.  Retired; 
app.  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  F,"  20th  Mass. 
Inf.,  July  26,  '61,  to  Dec.  14,  '62;  2d  Lt.  20th  Mass.  Inf.  Dec.  14, '62;  1st  Lt.  Sep.  5, 
'63;  Captain  Nov.  11,  '63;  Major  Dec.  24,  '64;  hon.  mustered  out  July  16,  '65; 
1st  Lieut.  42d  Inf.  July  28/66;  accepted  Jan.  1,'67;  uuassigned  April  22,  '69 J 


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retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  loss  of  right  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services*  in 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg  Pa.;  Bvt.  Major  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va. 

Kellogg,  Edgar  R.  (Major  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  March  25,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— -Sergt.  Co.  A  and 
Sergt.  Major  24th  Ohio  Inf.  April  22,  '61,  to  July  23,  '61  j  2d  Lieut.  24th  Ohio  Inf. 
July  23,  '61 ;  resigned  Oct.  28,  '61 ;  Private  Co.  B  and  Sergt.  Major  1st  Batt.  16th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  Nov.  29,  '61,  to  Aug.  1,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  April  7,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  3,  '62;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '62;  Captain  Feb.  16,  '65;  transferred  to  25th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69;  Major  8th  Inf.  Dec.  26,  '88. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Major  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro', 
Ga.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5;  in  West  Vir- 
ginia campaign,  '61 ;  in  the  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  West  up  to  and  in- 
cluding the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  '64  (wounded) ;  rejoined  regiment  in  Jan., 
'65  ;  on  recruiting  duty  from  March,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '66  ;  with  regiment  to  Aug.,  '66, 
and  from  that  date  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Green- 
brier  River,  W.  Va.,  '61 ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  '62  ;  engaged  at  the  bat- 
tie  of  Murfreesboro"63;  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  engaged  in  the  battle  of 
Jonesboro',  Ga.  (wounded). 

Kellogg,  Josiah  H.  (Captain  and  Bvt. Major  U.S.  A.)  Born  in  Pa.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '55 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '60.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  Drag.  July  1,  '60  ;  2d  Lieut.  Jan. 
8,  '61  -j  1st  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  M  ly  13,  '61 ;  Captain  1st  Cav.  May  20,  '62 ;  Col.  17th 
Penna.  Cav.  Nov.  19,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  17,  '64;  retired  Feb.  6,  '65,  for  in- 
juries in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Adjt.  1st  Cav.  Jan.  13,  '62,  to  May  20,  '62.  Service— Assistant  Professor  Natural 
and  Experimental  Philosophy,  West  Point  M.  A.,  '65  to  '67 ;  Assistant  Professor 
Engineering  and  Military  Science,  Rutgers  College,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J.,  from 
'67  to  71 ;  Professor  Military  Science,  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  Iowa,  from 
'81  to  J83.  History — Actuary  111.  Insurance  Dept.  from  71  to '81 ;  insurance  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  '83  to  '89 ;  Actuary  Standard  Accident  Ins.  Co.,  Detroit,  Mich., 
'89  to . 

Kellogg,  Sanford  C.  (Captain  5th  Cav.  and  Brevet  Lieut. -Col.).  Born  in 
N.  Y.,  May  10,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—Sgt.  and  Pvt  Co.  G,  37th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  from  May  29,  '62,  to  Sept.  2, 
'62;  Capt.  A.  D.  C.  March  11,  '63;  accepted  April  7,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July  10, 
'66;  2d  Lieut,  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  May  5,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  May 
15,  '66;  unassigned  April  26,  '69;  assigned  to  5th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  Jan. 
11,  71.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.;  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Atlanta,  Ga.;  Lieut.-Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.;  Maj.  Vol.  June  3,  '65, 
for  faithful  services;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Col.  Vol.  June  3,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Nashville, 
Tenn.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  from  July  11,  '66,  to  March  28,  70;  act- 
ing Judge  Adv.,  Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  from  June  1,  70,  to  Jan.  31,  71 ;  Lieut.-Col. 
A.  D.  C.  to  the  Lieut.-Gen.  from  Nov.  6,  '85,  to  June  1,  '88;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the 
Gen.  from  June  1,  '88,  to  Aug.  5,  '88.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-5 ; 
served  in  the  field  on  the  staff  of  Major-Gen.  Thomas  through  the  entire  war, 
and  until  the  death  of  that  officer  March  28,  70;  served  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Cooke 
at  Detroit,  Mich.,  from  June  1,  70,  to  Feb.  1,  71 ;  joined  5th  Cav.  at  Fort  Mc- 
Pherson,  Neb.,  Feb.  6,  71,  and  remained  until  the  27th  of  Nov.,  71,  when  he 
moved  with  the  1st  detachment  of  the  regiment,  by  the  way  of  San  Francisco  and 
the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Arizona,  and  while  en  route  wasordered,  Dec.  3,  to  report 
at  the  h'dq'rs  of  the  Military  Div.  of  the  Mo.,  where  he  served  on  the  staff  of 


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Lieut.  Gen.  Sheridan  until  Feb.,  73,  during  which  period  he  had  station  at  Chi- 
cago, and  participated  in  a  reconnoissance  of  the  Yellowstone  River  to  the  mouth 
of  Powder  River,  and  was  engaged  in  several  skirmishes  with  hostile  Sioux  dur- 
ing the  movement;  remained  on  duty  with  Gen.  Sheridan  in  Chicago  and  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  until  the  death  of  the  Gen.,  and  then  on  duty  to  the  present  time, 
under  orders  of  the  War  Dept.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  every  battle  in 
which  Gen.  Thomas  was  engaged  from  April,  '63,  to  the  end  of  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  among  which  may  be  named  Hoover's  Gap;  the  battles  around  Chat- 
tanooga, including  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge  and  Lookout  Mountain; 
Buzzard's  Roost,  Resaca,  Adairsville,  Cassville,  New  Hope  Church,  Kenesaw 
Mountain,  Peach  Tree  Creek,  and  the  battles  about  Atlanta  during  August,  '»54, 
ending  with  the  battle  of  Jonesboro'  and  the  occupation  of  Atlanta ;  the  battle  of 
Nawnville  and  the  pursuit  of  Gen.  Hood's  army  into  Alabama. 

Kellog,  William  L,  (Major  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  1,  1841.  Re- 
tiring year  1905;  app.  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf. 
August  5,  '61;  accepted  August  21,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  March  13,  '63;  Capt.  Jan.  1, 
'64  ;  Major  19th  Inf.  Sept.  15,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  3,  '63,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;  Capt.  and 
Maj.,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  N 
In  the  field  during  the  war  '61-3;  on  Recruiting  Service  Sept.  '63,  to  Feb.,  '65; 
at  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.,  from  Nov.,  '65,  to  May,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Ransom,  D.  T.,  from 
June,  '67,  to  March,  '69;  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  from  July,  '69,  to  Dec.,  '70 ;  on  re- 
cruiting service  to  Jan.,  '73  ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  July,  '75;  in  command  of 
Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  to  Dec.,  '75;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  May,  76;  in  command 
of  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  during  summer  of  76 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  fall  of 
at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  to  May,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.,  to  Sept..  '84;  Major  l!»th 
Inf.  Sept.  15,  '84;  in  command  of  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.,  to  fall  of  '85;  in  com- 
mand of  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  to  Sept,  '86 ;  on  Genl.  Rectg.  Service  to  Oct.  1,  '89  ;  at 

Mt.  Vernon,  Bks.,  Ala.,  to .     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of 

Yorktown,  seven  days'  fight  (wounded),  battle  of  Second  BuU  Run,  action  of 
Sharpsburg  and  battle  of  Antietam  ;  member  of  2d  Brigade  staff,  5th  Corps ;  en- 
gaged at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg.  Com- 
mands held— Co.  Dec.  '61 ;  Feb.  to  April,  '62,  and  from  July  to  Sept.,  '62 ;  Fort 
Ridgely,  Minn.,  from  Nov.,  '65,  to  May,  '67 ;  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  July  to  Dec., 
75,  and  during  summer  of  76  ;  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.,  to  fall  of  '85;  Fort  Brown, 
Tex.,  to  Sept., '86;  Columbus  Bks.,  Ohio,  to  Oct.,  '89;  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala., 
to . 

Kelton,  Dwight  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Montpelier,  Vt.,  Oct.  4, 
'43.  Retired ;  appointed  from  Vt.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran*— Pvt.  Co.  "  B,"  98th 
N.  Y.  Inf.,  Jan.  29,  '64 ;  discharged  Oct.  14,  '64 ;  Capt.  115th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Oct.  ir>,  V.4  . 
hon.  must,  out  Feb.  10,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  20,  '66 ;  accepted 
August  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  March  26,  '68;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  ass'd.  to  10th 
Inf.  Dec.  15,70;  Capt.  Feb.  16, '85;  retired  March  6, '88.  Service— Served  at 
Louisville,  Ky.;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.;  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.;  stationed  at  Fort 
Mackinac,  Mich.,  from  May  31,  79,  till  June,  '84 ;  then  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  till 
May,  '85;  and  at  Fort  Crawford,  Col.,  from  June  3,  '85,  till  June  6,  '87.  History 
— Author  of  "Annals  of  Fort  Mackinac  "and  "History  of  the  Sault  Ste.  Marie 
Canal ; "  received  from  Norwich  University  in  70,  72  and  '89  the  degrees  of 
B.S.,  A.M.  and  LL.D.  respectively;  member  of  the  Vermont  State  Historical  So- 
ciety; corresponding  member  of  the  Chicago  Historical  Society,  Wisconsin  State 
Historical  Society,  Minnesota  State  Historical  Society  and  Kansas  State  Histor- 
ical Society. 

Kelton,  John  C.  (Brigadier  General  and  Adjutant  General).  Born  in  Penn- 
sylvania June  24,  1828.  Retiring  year  1892.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Ca- 
det at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '47;  graduated  Julv  1,  '51.  Actual 
rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July  1,  '51 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '51 ;  1st 
Lieut.  6th  Inf.  May  9,  '55  ;  Brevet  Captain  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General  May 
11/61 ;  Captain  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Colonel  9th  Missouri 
Inf.  from  Sept.  19,  '61,  to  March  1,  '62;  Colonel  and  Additional  Aide-de-Camp 


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from  Jan.  4,  '62,  to  May  31,  '66 ;  Major  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General  July  17, 
'62 ;  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General  March  23,  '66  ;  Colonel  and 
Assistant  Adjutant  General  June  15,  '80  ;  Brigadier  General  and  Adjutant  General 
June  7,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  and  Colonel  March  13,  '65, 
"for  most  valuable  and  arduous  services  both  in  the  field  and  at  headquarters," 
and  Brigadier  General  March  13,  '65,  "for  valuable  and  arduous  services  during 
the  war,  both  in  the  field  and  at  headquarters."  Service — At  Fort  Snelling,  Minn., 
Sept.  29,  '51,  to  Nov.  15,  '52;  at  Traverse  de  Sioux,  Minn.,  to  Dec.  4,  '52  ;  at  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  to  April  26,  '53 ;  at  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.,  to  July  26,  '54 ;  on  an 
exploring  expedition  to  Aug.  21,  '54;  at  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.,  to  Sept,  30,  '54;  at 
Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Nov.  4,  '54 ;  on  recruiting  service  to  Dec.  1,  '54 ;  at 
Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  April  16,  '55 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  June  9, 
'55 ;  on  the  march  to  and  at  Fort  Laramie,  Neb.,  to  Nov.  21,  '56  ;  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kans.,  to  Jan.  3,  '57  ;  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  as  Asst.  Instructor 
of  Infantry  Tactics,  from  March  6,  '57,  to  Feb.  28,  '58,  and  as  Instructor  in  the 
use  of  Small  Arms  and  Military  Gymnastics,  &c.  (on  leave  June  15,  '59,  to  June 
15,  '60),  to  April  24,  '61 ;  purchasing  commissary  of  subsistence  at  St.  Louis,  MoM 
from  May  11  to  Aug.  5,  '61,  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General  of  the  Department 
of  the  West  from  June  13  to  Sept.  19,  '61 ;  in  command  of  a  brigade  in  military 
operations  in  Missouri  Sept.  21  to  Nov.  21,  '61 ;  Asst.  Adjutant  General  of  the 
Department  of  the  Missouri  Nov.  24,  '61,  to  March  11,  '62,  and  of  the  Depart- 
ment of  the  Mississippi  March  11  to  July  11,  '62;  participating  in  the  advance 
upon,  and  siege  and  occupation  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  April  19  to  July  17,  '62 ;  Asst. 
Adjutant  General  on  the  Staff  of  Major  General  Halleck,  while  General-iri-Chiet 
of  the  Armies  of  the  United  States,  July  11,  '62,  to  March  12,  '64,  while  Chief  of 
Staff  to  the  Army  March  12,  '64,  to  April  19,  '65,  and  while  at  Richmond,  Va.,  com- 
manding the  Military  Division  of  the  James,  April  22  to  July  1,  '65 ;  on  duty  in 
the  Adjutant  General's  Office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  July  6,  '65,  to  Feb.  10, 
70;  on  special  service  in  Europe  to  July  21,  '70;  Asst.  Adjutant  General  of  the 
Division  of  the  Pacific  from  Aug.  3,  70,  to  Sept.  26,  85;  on  duty  in  the  Adjutant 
General's  Office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Oct.  13,  '85,  to  June  7,  '89;  and  Ad- 
jutant General  of  the  Army  since  that  date.  Staff  positions  (not  pertaining  to  com- 
mission).— Regimental  Quartermaster  6th  Inf.  from  Nov.  27,  '55,  to  Feb.  15,  '57. 

Kemp,  Ulysses  G.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  8th 
Cav.  Sept.  28,  '89. 

Kendall,  Frederic  A.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Aug.  28,  1838. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  llth  Ind. 
Inf.,  June  18,  '61 ;  transferred  to  Co.  I,  1st  N.  H.  Inf.,  July  23,  '61 ;  discharged 
Aug.  9,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  N.  H.  Inf.  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2,  '62;  Capt. 
Sept.  27,  '64;  resigned  Aug.  17,  '65 ;  Capt.  8th  U.  S.  C.  Art.  Oct.  9,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Feb.  10,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  4,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  31,  '67  ;  accepted  Aug.  21,  '67 ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69 ;  Capt. 
March  22,  79 ;  retired  Dec.  4,  84,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  ranb—Bvt. 
1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Ft. 
Harrison,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— K.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Ft.  Macon,  N.  C.,  '67;  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Post  of  Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  '68;  Post  Adj.,  Post  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  Ft.  Duncan,  70.  Service — Engaged  in  the  Port  Royal  expedition  ;  in  the 
Dept.  of  the  South  to  April,  '64;  operations  against  Forts  Sumter  and  Wagner,  S. 
C.,  and  in  the  expedition  to  Florida  Jan., '64;  with  Co.  in  4th  N.  H.  Vol. 
in  the  Army  of  the  James ;  assistant  commissary  of  musters  3d  Division,  10th 
Corps,  Sept.,  '64;  mustering  duty  Richmond  and  Petersburg,  Va.,  to  Aug.,  '65; 
in  Texas  Oct.,  '65;  asst.  commissary  of  musters  District  of  the  Rio  Grande  to 
March,  '66  ;  served  as  A.  A.  U.  S.  Marshal  Western  Texas,  70  ;  with  regiment  till 
74 ;  general  recruiting  service  from  74  to  76,  and  college  duty  from  76  to  79. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  action  of  Pocotaligo,  S.  C.;  engaged  at  the 
actions  of  Bermuda  Hundred,  Drury's  Bluff,  battles  of  Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg, 
explosion  of  the  mine  and  battle  of  FussePs  Mills,  Va.;  engaged  at  the  capture  of 


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Fort  Harrison  and  in  the  operations  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  General  Lee. 
History— Graduate  of  Bowdpin  College,  Maine,  in  '60;  degree  of  M.  A.  conferred 
by  same  college  in  '68 ;  while  on  duty  at  the  Military  Academy  he  was  assigned 
to  duty  by  the  Governor  of  Ohio,  in  connection  with  the  National  Guard,  being 
appointed  special  Aide-de-Camp  with  rank  of  Col.  in  State  Militia,  by  Governors 
Young  and  Bishop,  in  all  3  years. 

Kendall,  Henry  F.  (First  Lieut  8th  Cav.)  Born  in  France.  Appointed 
from  Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74;  graduated  June 
14,  78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  3d  InfT  June  14,  78  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  28, 
78 ;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  9,  78  ;  transferred  to  8th  Cav.  June  3,  79  ;  1st 
Lieut.  April  4,  '85. 

Kendall,  Henry  M.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mass.,  Sept.  17, 1839.  Re- 
tiring year  1903 ;  appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corp.  and  Pvt. 
5th  Batt.  Ind.  Vol.  L.  Art.  from  Sept.  23,  '61,  to  Jan.  5,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  6th  U. 
S.  Cav.  July  17,  '67  ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  11,  '69 ;  Capt.  Feb. 
lo,  81. 

Kendall,  William  P.  (First  Lieut.,  Ass't  Surg.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.— Civil  life.  AHn<il  rnnk— Ass't  Surgeon  Aug.  12,  '85;  accepted  Aug. 
22,  '85. 

Kendig,  Daniel  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Cal. — 
Civil  life.  AHwil  /•/////•— Chap.  (Act  July  5,  '38)  Dec.  13,  '59  ;  Post  Chap.  April 
3,  '<J7 ;  accepted  May  27,  '67  ;  retired  Nov.  10,  '88,  by  operation  of  law. 

Kendrick,  Frederick  M.  H.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Ap- 
pointed from  Tenn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  31st  Mass.  Inf.  Feb.  11', 
r62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '62 ;  Capt.  1st  La.  Inf.  Aug.  8,  '62  ;  hon.  must.  out. 
July  20,  '63 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  25,  '64 ;  accepted  March  31,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  Oct.  81,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  22,  ^67;  accepted  Nov.  1. 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  9,  77. 

Kendrick,  Henry  L.,  LL.D.,  (Professor  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  New  Hamp- 
shire. Appointed  from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  :i ; 
graduated  July  1,  ';{;">.  AHwil rnnlc— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '35; 
2d  Lieut.  April  1,  '36;  transferred  to  2d  Art.  June  16,  '36  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  20, 
'37;  Captain  June  18,  '46;  Prof.  M.  A.  March  3,  '57;  retired  with  pay  of  Col.  Dec. 
13,  '80,  at  his  own  request,  over  62  years  of  age  and  45  years'  service.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Major  Oct.  12,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  defense 
ofPuebla.  Staff  posit  inn*  <>,;-,< f,ic<l—  Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Chem.,  Min.  and  Geo.  M.  A. 
from  July  8,  '38,  to  Jan.  18,  '47. 

Kenly,  William  L.,  Jr.,  (Second  Lieut.4th  Art.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Ap- 
pointed from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '85;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Art  mi/  rnnk—Zd  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89. 

Kennedy,  Chase  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  at  Portsmouth,  Ohio, 
Jan.  4,  1859.  Retiring  year  1923.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mili- 
tary Academy,  Class  of '83.  Actual  m//£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  June  13, '83 :  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  13,  '89.  Service— Joined  at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.  Sept.  30,  '83  ;  in 
the  field  at  Tobacco  Plains,  Mont.,  near  British  Columbia  border  lines,  from  June 
15  to  Sept.  10,  '87;  in  the  field  against  Crow  Indians  Nov.,  '87;  at  Fort  Meade, 

Dak.,  from  May,  '88,  to .     Staff  position*  occupied— Post  Adjt.  Fort  Meade, 

Dak.,  from  June  1  to  July  10,  '88.  Commands  held — Detachment  at  Tobacco 
Plains,  Mont.,  June  15  to  Sept.  10,  '87. 

Kennedy,  William  B.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ireland,  Aug.  12, 
1834.  Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  1st  Cal.  Cav.  June  13,  '63  ;  Captain  Nov.  12,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  --. 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  26,  '67;  Captain  June? 

Kennicott,  Ransom  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Lake  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  16, 
1838.  Retired.  App.  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  37th  111.  Inf. 
Sept.  18,  '61 ;  Major  Mar.  8,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  July  30,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Apr.  19, 
'66;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  ace.  May  23. 
trans,  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  retired  Nov.  5,  '68.  Service— Served  in  Mo.  and 
Northern  Arkansas  '62-3 ;  in  the  Southwest,  was  with  Gen.  Herron's  Division 


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on  the  extreme  left  at  Vicksburg;  after  the  fall  of  Vicksburg  went  up  the  river 
and  served  at  different  points  ;  with  Banks'  expedition  to  Texas  in  '63  ;  after  the 
fall  of  Mobile  served  most  of  the  time  in  Texas ;  at  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  '66  ;  in  the 
fall  while  en  route  to  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  had  an  arm  shot  off  by  accident;  with 
Gen.  Hancock's  expedition  against  the  Cheyennes;  at  Fort  Sumner,  N.  M., 
'67-8 ;  at  Fort  Bascom,  N.  M.,  '68,  until  retired.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A. 
Q.  M.  at  Fort  Sumner,  N.  M.,  '67,  until  spring  of  '68.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
In  the  battles  of  Pea  Ridge  and  Prairie  Grove  (wounded  in  the  right  arm),  and 
several  minor  engagements ;  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg.  Commands  held — Regi- 
ment in  '65-6 ;  200  men  at  siege  of  Vicksburg  to  take  an  advanced  position,  whj^h 
was  successful.  History — Was  a  member  of  the  Chicago  Zouaves,  commanded 
by  Col.  Ellsworth;  went  with  him  on  the  trip  east  in  1860;  learned  to  drill,  which 
elected  him  Capt.  of  Ce.  I,  37th  Ills.  Inf.,  in  Sept.,  '61. 

Kennington,  James  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  K,  2d 
Inf.;  Sgt.  Maj.  and  Com.  Sgt.  1st  batt.,  llth  Inf.,  Oct.  20,  '51,  to  Dec.  3,  '62;  2d 
Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '62;  accepted  Dec.  3,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  May  5,  '64;  unas- 
signed  April  14, '69 ;  assigned  to  14th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Dec.  10,  '73;  re- 
tired June  15,  '87,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  13, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ; 
Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  for  general  good  conduct  in  the  field.  Service — On 
frontier  duty  to  '61 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  '62  to  '65 ; 
participated  in  all  its  campaigns  to  the  close  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  at 
Richmond,  Va.,  '65  ;  at  Camp  Carling,  W.  T.,  to  July,  '72 ;  at  Fort  Douglas  to 
'76 ;  on  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux,  under  Sitting  Bull,  from  June  to  Oct., 
'76;  on  duty  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  to '83 ;  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.,  to 
date  of  retirement.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  siege  of  Yorktown,  bat- 
tles of  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg, 
Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  Wilderness,  Laurel  Hill,  Spottsylvania  Court-House, 
Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg:  and  Weldon  Railroad,  Va. 

Kennon,  Lyman  W.  V.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Appointed 
from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76;  graduated  June  11, 
'81.  Actual  rank — Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July 
19,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Gen.  Geo.  Cook,  commanding 
Div.  of  Missouri  July  1,  '86 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  16,  '89. 

Kent,  Jacob  P.  (Maj.  4th  Inf.  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Pa.  Sept.  14,  1836. 
Retiring  year  1900;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '56; 
graduated  May  6, '61.  Actual  rank-2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  May  6, '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  31,  '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  8,  '64  ;  Major  4th  Inf.  July  1,  '85  ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Vol. 
Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Aug.  31,  '65.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Marye's  Heights,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May 
12,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va.; 
Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during 
the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va.  Service — In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61- 
65 ;  in  first  Bull  Run  campaign  '61 ;  prisoner  of  war  to  Sept.,  '62 ;  in  Fredericks- 
burg and  Chancellorsville  campaign,  and  subsequent  operations  of  the  Army 
before  Richmond,  to  the  surrender  of  Lee,  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  April  9,  '65  ;  on 
frontier  duty  in  various  Depts.  to  77  ;  on  recruiting  service  77-78;  in  Montana, 
to  '85;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  July,  '86;  at  Fort  Spokane,  Washington,  from 
that  date  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21, 
'61 ;  three  times  wounded  and  captured  ;  exchanged  Sept.,  '62  ;  battle  of  Freder- 
icksburg, Va.,  Dec.,  '62 ;  Marye's  Heights,  May,  '63  ;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July,  '63 ; 
Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Tolopotomy  and  Cold  Harbor,  Va.,  '64 ;  capture  of 
Petersburg,  Va.,  and  surrender  of  Lee,  '65. 

Kerin,  Joseph  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  "  B,"  2d  Dragoons,  Jan.  3,  '53 ;  dis- 
charged Jan.  3,  '58;  private,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Gen.  Mtd.  Ser.  Aug.  5  to  Oct.  31,  '61; 
2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Oct.  26, '61;  accepted  Oct.  31, '61;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  23,62; 
Capt.  July  28,  '66 ;  retired  June  28,  78,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— 


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Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Games'  Mill,  Va.;  Bvt.  Capt.  April  1,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Charles  City  Cross  Roads,  Va. 

Kernan,  Francis  J.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Florida  Oct.  19,  1859. 
Retiring  year  1923;  appointed  from  Fla.;  grad.  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '81. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '89.  Service— 
Joined  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.,  Oct.  1,  '81 ;  served  at  Forts  Klamath,  Oregon, 
and  Canby,  Wash.;  in  the  field  near  Moses'  reservation  during  the  summer  of  '83, 
and  then  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  until  June,  '84;  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  from  July  1, 
'84,  till  Aug.  31,  '85 ;  four  weeks  of  the  summer  of  '85  in  the  field  near  Northern 
border  of  Ind.  Ty.;  Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  East  Florida  Semy, 
Sept.  26,  '85;  transferred  to  Thatcher  Institute,  Shreveport,  La.,  June  19,  '86; 
relieved  Aug.,  '87  ;  rejoined  regiment  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  Oct.,  '87  ;  Instructor 
in  the  Depts.  of  Law  and  History  at  the  Military  Academy  Aug.  28,  '88. 

Kerr,  James  T.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '77;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.,  June  11,  '81. 

Kerr,  John  B.  (Captain  6th  Cav.)  Born  near  Lexington,  Ky.,  March 
12,  1847.  Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Kentucky.  Cadet  U.  S. 
Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '66;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank— I'd 
Lieut.  6th  Cav.,  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.,  Aug.  1,  74;  Capt.  Jan.  3,  '85.  6 
positions  occupied—  Adjt.  6th  Cav.,  Sept.  30,  76,  to  May  31,  '83;  A.  A.  A.  G. 
in  field  in  Southern  Arizona  from  Oct.  18,  79,  to  Jan.  3,  '81 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of 
troops  in  the  field  per  orders  No.  4,  Hdqrs.  Dist.  of  Apache,  Sept.  24,  '81,  till 
winter  of  '82.  Service — Engaged  in  northwestern  Texas  during  the  winter  of 
70-71,  in  protecting  the  frontier  against  the  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Indians; 
scouted  against  Cheyenne  Indians  on  the  frontier  of  Kansas  during  71 ;  pursiu-d 
a  band  of  horse  thieves  in  northeastern  Indian  Territory  during  Sr|»t. 
capturing  the  band,  seven  men  and  seventy  horses  on  Rush  Creek,  I.  T. ;  operated 
during  the  fall  of  73,  in  the  field  in  the  Indian  Territory  against  the  Osage 
Indians;  in  the  field  operating  against  the  Cheyenne  and  Arrapahoe  Indians  near 
their  agency  in  the  Indian  Territory  during  the  summer  of  74;  engaged  in  tin- 
Red  River  Campaign  with  the  command  of  General  Nelson  A.  Miles  against  the 
Cheyenne  and  Arrapahoe  Indians  in  the  Indian  Territory  and  northwestern 
Texas  the  winter  of  74  and  spring  of  75;  engaged  in  the  removal  of  the 
Chiricahua  Indians  from  near  Fort  Bowie  to  the  San  Carlos  reservation.  A.  T., 
during  the  spring  of  76;  in  the  campaign  against  the  Apache  Indians  in  southern 
Arizona  and  northern  Mexico  till  Sept.  30,  76 ;  in  the  field  in  southern  Arizona 
operating  against  Victorio's  band  of  Apache  Indians,  from  Oct.  18,  79,  until  that 
chief  was  killed  and  the  band  subdued,  Jan.  3,  '81 ;  in  the  field  operating  agaimt 
the  White  Mountain  Apaches  during  the  winter  of  '81  and  '82,  participating  in 
the  capture  of  forty-six  hostile  Apaches  near  San  Carlos,  A.  T.,  during  Sept., 
'81;  in  the  subsequent  campaign  until  Sept.  4, '82,  until  the  surrender  of  tin- 
remaining  hostiles  of  the  White  Mountain  Tribe  near  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.;  in  the 
campaign  made  by  General  Miles  against  the  Chiricahua  Indians  under  Geronimo 
in  southern  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and  Old  Mexico,  from  Dec.,  '85,  until  the 
surrender  of  Geronimo  and  Band  at  Skeleton  Canon,  A.  T.,  the  fall  of  '86  ;  in 
the  field  in  northeastern  New  Mexico  and  northern  Arizona  until  disturbances 
among  Navajo  Indians  belonging  to  Ganado  Mucho's  band  were  settled  and  the 
Indians  returned  to  their  homes,  Feb.,  '87 ;  engaged  during  the  month  of  March 
and  part  of  April,  '87,  in  pursuit  of  horse  thieves  depredating  on  the  Navajo 
Indian  reservation ;  the  stolen  animals,  184  horses,  were  followed  and  recaptured 
near  Flagstaff,  A.  T.,  after  an  affair  in  which  one  of  the  thieves  was  killed  and 
one  wounded  ;  June  5  and  6,  '88,  pursued  with  troop  Indians  who  had  committed 
depredations  near  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  overtook  and  captured  the  Indians  in  the 
Zuni  Mountains ;  in  charge  of  a  detachment  of  enlisted  men,  conducting  the 
captured  Indians  to  Gallup,  N.  M.;  June  25,  Indians  attempted  to  rescue  prisoners 
and  prisoners  endeavored  to  escape;  in  the  affair  one  Indian  was  wounded,  one 
Indian  and  a  rifle  captured,  and  the  Indian  prisoners  recaptured  and  turned  over 


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to  the  civil  authorities  at  Gallup ;  in  charge  of  the  Cavalry  competition  for  the 
Departments  of  California  and  Arizona  for  '89 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M., 
April,  '90.  Commands  held— Camp  San  Carlos,  A.  T.,  from  Oct.  20  to  Dec.  23, 
75;  Troop  "C,"  6th  Cav.,  during  spring  of  76;  Ft.  Lowell,  A.  T.,  during  Sept., 
79 ;  Troop  "  K,"  6th  Cav.,  from  Dec.,  '85,  till  fall  of  '86  ;  Troop  in  northeastern 
N.  M.  till  Feb.,  '87.  Honorably  mentioned — Announced  as  the  winner  of  the 
Department  Gold  Medal  and  the  Department  Skirmish  Medal,  Dep.  of  Arizona, 
Aug.  22,  '87 ;  awarded  the  Division  Commander's  Dep.  Medal  and  a  Division 
Medal,  Division  of  the  Pacific,  '87  ;  member  of  the  Department  of  Arizona  Team 
and  the  Division  of  the  Pacific  Team  for  '87 ;  a  distinguished  marksman  and 
awarded  badge  in  War  Department  Orders. 

Ketchum,  Hiram  H.  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Canada  Feb.  14,  '44. 
Retiring  year  1908;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co. 
"  K,"  16th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  20,  '61 ;  discharged  Sept.  29,  '62  ;  Pvt.  Co.  "  I,"  1st 
N.  Y.  Eng.,  Sept  10,  '64;  discharged  May  30,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb. 
23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  30,  '66 ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  31,  '67;  Capt.  July  20,  '82.  Staff  position  occupied— Adjt.  22d  Inf.  March  1, 
'69,  to  Oct.  1,  '81. 

Keyes,  Alexander  S.  B.  (Captain  10th  Cav.). — Born  in  Massachusetts 
July  28,  '46.  Retiring  year  1910 ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
—Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  "A"  and  Sgt.  Maj.  59th  Mass.  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '63,  to  June  30, 
'64  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Batt.  Mass.  H.  Art.  July  5,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  20,  '65 ;  2d 
Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  24,  '66;  transferred  to  30th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  9,  '67 ;  unassigned  March  23,  '69 ;  transferred  to  10th 
Cav.  April  2,  70 ;  Capt.  Dec.  6,  73.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  position  occupied — Adjt. 
30th  Inf.  Nov.  10,  '68,  to  March  23,  '69. 

Keyes,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieutenant  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine  Feb.  1,  '31. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Me. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co.  "B"  and  hosp. 
steward  28th  Me.  Inf.  Sept.  10,  '62,  to  August  31,  '63 ;  Pvt.  2d  Me.  Cav.  Nov.  10, 
'63;  discharged  Feb.  27,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  32d  Me.  Inf.  April  2,  '64;  hon.  must,  out 
Sept.  27,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Maine  Coast  Guard  Jan.  20,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  7, 
'65 ;  2d  Lieut.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  June  1,  '67 ;  unassigned 
May  27,  '69 ;  retired  with  rank  of  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  70 ;  loss  of  left  leg  from  wound 
in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  action  at  Fort  Buker,  La. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House,  Va. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  W.  H.  Emory  during  the  re- 
view in  honor  of  Burlingame  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '68.  Service — Served  in  the 
Gulf  Department  under  Gen.  Banks  ;  attached  to  the  2d  Brigade  and  2d  Division 
of  the  9th  Corps  (Gen.  Burnside's) ;  was  severely  wounded  May  12,  '64,  at  Spott- 
sylvania Court  House,  Va.,  and  lost  left  leg ;  in  obedience  to  orders  from  the  War 
Department,  while  firing  a  salute  over  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee,  he  lost  the 
vision  of  left  eye  by  being  struck  by  a  friction  primer  which  blew  from  a  recoiling 
gun ;  served  several  months  as  a  member  of  general  court  martial,  of  which  the 
late  Maj.  Gen.  James  B.  Ricketts  was  President  during  '67 ;  on  the  staff  of  Gen. 
W.  H.  Emory,  commander  of  the  Dept.  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  during  the  great 
review  in  honor  of  Burlingame  and  the  Chinese  Embassy  which  paid  its  respects 
to  the  United  States,  and  was  detailed  and  placed  on  detached  duty  as  Asst.  Mili- 
tary Superintendent  and  Inspector  of  the  War  and  Navy  Dept.  Buildings,  re- 
maining on  duty  in  that  capacity  about  one  year.  The  remainder  of  the  time 
before  his  retirement  Capt.  Keyes  was  assigned  to  duty  under  Maj.  Gen.  0.  O. 
Howard;  was  ordered  to  Kentucky  to  report  to  Maj.  Ben.  P.  Runkle,  and  was  as- 
signed to  duty  as  Superintendent  of  the  Freedmen's  schools  for  the  State.  Com- 
mands held— Commanded  Co.  of  44th  Inf.  from  March  2,  '67,  for  about  one  year. 
History— A.  few  years  after  retirement  Capt.  Keyes  purchased  the  Farmington 
(Maine)  Chronicle,  the  leading  paper  of  his  native  county,  and  conducted  it  for 
about  twelve  years.  He  also  served  the  State  as  trustee  of  the  State  College  for 
seven  years,  and  for  the  past  five  years  has  been  a  trustee  of  the  Maine  Wesleyan 

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Seminary  and  Female  College.  He  resides  at  Farmington,  Me.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Participated  in  the  battles  of  Port  Hudson  and  Donaldsonville,  La.; 
was  severely  wounded  in  left  arm  at  the  latter  engagement ;  participated  in  all 
the  fighting  in  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania  and  Spottsylvania  Court  House 
from  the  5th  to  the  12th  of  May,  '64. 

Kilbourne,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '62 ;  graduated  June  18,  '66. 
Actual  rank—ZA  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3,  '68. 

Kilbourne,  Henry  S.  (Captain  and  Ass't  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Aug.,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904 ;  appointed  from  Wis. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
June  26,  75;  accepted  July  3,  75;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Service—  As 
Act.  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  April,  '62,  at  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  ordered  for  field  service  at 
Shiloh,  Tenn.,  July, '62 ;  ordered  to  Florence,  Ala.,  July,  '62;  ordered  for  field 
service  with  4th  U.  S.  Cavalry  July,  '62 ;  ordered  for  field  service  with  Regular 
Brigade,  Army  of  Cumberland,  Sept.,  '62;  ordered  to  duty  at  Gen.  Field  Hosp. 
Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  April,  '64 ;  ordered  for  duty  with  Regular  Brigade  Chatta- 
nooga, Tenn,  Sept.,  '64;  contract  terminated  Oct.,  '64  ;  Act.  Asst.  Surg.  April,  '65; 
ordered  to  Carver  Gen.  Hosp.,  Wash.,  D.  C.,  April,  '65;  contract  terminated  at 
close  of  hospital  '65 ;  Act.  Aast.  Surg.  Aug.,  '67  ;  ordered  for  field  service  in  Dep. 
of  the  Mo.,  Aug.,  '67  ;  service  at  Forts  Riley,  Sill  and  Gibson  ;  Dep.  of  the  Mo. 
until  termination  of  contract  July  3,  75;  in  action  with  Regular  Brigade  atStone 
River,  Tenn.,  Chickamauga,  Tenn.,  and  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. ;  ordered  to 
Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  July  20,  75 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  T.,  Aug., 
75,  to  June,  78;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kansas,  to  March,  79;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Reno, 
Ind.  T.,  to  Sept.,  79;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  Oct.  13,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Porter,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  to  March,  '82 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota,  '82 ;  Post  Sur- 
geon Fort  Shaw,  Mont.  T.,  to  April,  '86;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  April, 
'86 ;  on  duty  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.,  from  May,  '86,  to  present  time. 

Kilburn,  Charles  L.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
Aug.  9,  1819.  Retired.  App.  from  Pa.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '42. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '42 ;  trans,  to  3d  Art.  July  10,  '43  ;  2d 
Lieut.  June  27,  '44 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  16,  '47  ;  Capt.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Sep.  13,  '53 ; 
accepted  Sep.  19,  '53;  Maj.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  May  11,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst. 
Com.  Gen.  Feb.  9,  '63 ;  Col.  and  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  June  29,  '64;  retired  May  20, 
'82.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  23,  '46,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  at 
Monterey ;  Capt.  Feb.  23,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of 
Buena  Vista;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service — On  garrison  duty  to  '45,  when  he  participated  in  the  military 
occupation  of  Texas  and  the  ensuing  war  with  Mexico,  and  on  garrison  duty  to 
Sep.  13,  '53 ;  served  in  the  Sub.  Dep.,  principally  in  Florida  and  at  New  Orleans, 
La.,  to  the  breaking  out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  in  '61 ;  served  as  Chief  Com- 
missary of  various  departments  to  '65 ;  Chief  Com.  of  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the 
Atlantic,  Dep.  of  the  Atlantic,  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mo.  and  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Pacific 
until  retired.  History— The  only  officers  of  the  U.  S.  Art.  at  this  engagement 
(Buena  Vista)  were  Munroe,  Garnett  and  McDowell  (who  were  on  detached 
duty),  Webster,  Sherman,  Washington,  Bragg,  Thomas,  O'Brien,  Brent,  Reynolds, 
Whiting,  French,  Couch,  Shover,  Donaldson,  Bowen  and  Kilburn.  Every  one 
of  them  is  now  dead,  except  the  one  last  mentioned,  Lieut.  Kilburn. 

Kilpatrick,  Robert  L.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Scotland  April  20, 1825. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  5th  Ohio  Inf. 
May  9,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  April  8,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  17,  '64;  Capt.  Vet. 
Reserve  Corps  Sep.  28,  '64 ;  accepted ;  hon.  must,  out  June  30,  '66 ;  Capt.  42d 
Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sjep.  10,  '66 ;  unassigned  April  22,  '69 ;  retired  with 
rank  of  Col.  Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank— Volunteer  brevets  of  Major  and  Lieu- 
tenant Colonel  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  army  brevets 
of  Major  for  gallantry  in  the  battle  of  Port  Republic  June  19,  '62,  and' Lieuten- 
ant Colonel  for  gallantry  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.  Service— In  W. 
Va.  July  10,  '61 ;  on  duty  at  Covington,  Ky.,  organizing  and  drilling  volunteers 
during  the  Kirby  Smith  raid,  and  then  commanded  Provost-guard  at  Camp  Lew 


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Wallace,  near  Columbus,  Ohio,  until  Nov.,  '62;  joined  regiment  at  Harper's 
Ferry,  Va.,  Nov.,  '62 ;  app.  Cap.  V.  R.  C.  Sep.  28,  '64,  and  to  a  company  of  Pro- 
visional Cavalry  and  Provost-Marshal  of  Camp  Stoneman,  D.  C.;  app.  Asst.  Pro- 
vost-Marshal Mil.  Dist.  of  Washington  and  Commander  of  Forrest  Hall  prison 
Nov.  22,  '64 ;  ordered  to  Alexandria,  Va.,  to  duty  with  Provoat-Marshal  of  de- 
fences south  of  the  Potomac,  Jan.  18,  '65 ;  on  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  May  8, 
until  Aug., '65 ;  assigned  to  Co.  G,  6th  Reg.,  V.  R.  C.,  stationed  at  Johnson's 
Island,  Ohio,  from  Aug.  until  Dec.,  '65 ;  recruiting  service  at  Brooklyn  and  Al- 
bany, N.  Y.,  Nov.,  '66,  until  April  15,  '67  ;  joined  depot  at  Hart's  Island,  N.  Y. 
H.;  at  Sackett's  Harbor,  May  9,  '67,  until  May  4,  '68;  at  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y., 
until  April  10,  '69 ;  Military  Commissioner  of  llth  District  of  Virginia,  and  Su- 
perintendent of  registration  and  election,  June  3,  '69,  until  Feb.  10,  70;  general 
recruiting  service  at  New  York  City  from  Aug.  3  until  Dec.  15,  '70,  when  retired 
with  full  rank  of  Colonel.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  action  at  Blue's 
Gap  Jan.  7,  '62;  battle  of  Port  Republic  June  9,  '62;  captured  by  Rebels  during 
retreat  from  this  battle,  and  held  a  prisoner  for  two  months  and  eleven  days ;  pres- 
ent at  defense  of  Humphreys,  Va.,  Dec.  27,  '62 ;  commanded  regiment  at  battle 
of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  1,  2  and  3,  '63;  severely  wounded  and  lost  right 
arm  in  action  on  the  forenoon  of  the  3d ;  commanded  regiment  at  battle  of  Mill 
Creek  Gap,  Ga.,  May  8,  '64 ;  present  at  battle  of  Resaca,  Ga.,  May  14  and  15,  '64  ; 
commanded  regiment  on  the  night  of  the  15th,  when  it  cut  out  and  brought  off 
four  pieces  of  artillery  and  the  flag  from  a  Rebel  hill-redoubt  near  Resaca;  pres- 
ent at  action  at  Pumpkin-vine  Creek  and  battle  of  New  Hope  Church,  Ga.,  May 
25  until  June  1,  '64.  Commands  held — Regiment  at  battles  of  Chancellorsville, 
Va.,  Mill  Creek  Gap,  Ga.,  near  Resaca,  Ga.;  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  from  May,  '68, 
to  April  10,  '69.  History— Served  in  British  army  from  April  20,  '41,  to  March 
23,  '51. 

Kimball,  Amos  S.  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  July  24, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  98th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Nov.  27,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  1,  '64 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  April 
7,  '64;  accepted  May  1,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Feb.  1,  '66;  vacated  Dec.  7,  '66;  Capt.  A. 
Q.  M.  Nov.  19,  '66  ;  accepted  Dec.  7,  '66  ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  Oct.  '11,  '83.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  Feb.  1,  '66,  for  faithful  and  efficient  services  in  the  Quartermaster's 
Department. 

Kimball,  Frederick  C.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed 
from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Kimball,  James  P.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York,  Aug.  21, 1840. 
Retiring  year  1904;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  121st 
N.  Y.  Inf.  Jan.  16,  '65 ;  transferred  to  65th  N.  Y.  Inf.  June  25,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  July  17,  '65  ;  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67 ;  accepted  May  24,  '67  ;  Capt.  and  Asst. 
Surg.  Nov.  12,  '69;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Jan.  24,  '86.  Service— With  regiment  6th 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  close  of  war  ;  at  Fort  Delaware,  Del.,  to  June,  '67 ; 
Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  and  Fort  Stevenson,  Dak.,  to  Nov.,  71 ;  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  to 
March,  73  ;  Chief  Medical  Officer  Yellowstone  Expedition  under  Gen.  Stanley, 
April  to  Oct.,  73 ;  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  to  March,  76 ;  with  expedition  against 


_.,  to  Sept  , 

under  Gen.  Merritt,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  79 ;  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  to  May,  '81 ,  Fort 
Sidney,  Neb.,  to  Sept.,  '83  ;  member  Army  Medical  Examining  Board  Oct.,  '83,  to 
June,  '84  ;  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.,  '87  ;  and  since  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Elliott, 
Texas. 

Kimball,  William  A.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Utah.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72, 
to  Jan.  14,  73  ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Aug.  31,  76 ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  76. 

King,  Albert  D.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Feb.  8,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908.  Appointed  from  California— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  F, 


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2d  Gal.  Cav.,  Aug.  15,  '64 ;  discharged  June  27,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  Oct.  5,  '67 ; 
accepted  Oct.  11,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  July  8,  '70;  Captain  June  26,  '81. 

King,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.),  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
Wisconsin.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  1862 ;  graduated  June  18, 
1866.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  18,  '66;  lat  Lieut.  May  15, 
'70 ;  transferred  to  Cavalry  arm  Dec.  31,  70;  ass'd  to  5th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  '70;  Capt. 
May  1,  '79;  retired  June  14,  79,  from  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Nov.  18,  71,  to  Jan.  31,  74;  Adj't  5th  Cav.  Oct.  5,  76,  to  Jan. 
28,  78 ;  Ass't  Instructor  of  Artillery  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  to  Aug.  28,  '66 ;  Ass't 
Instructor  of  Inf.,  Cav.  and  ArtilPy  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  Sept.  4,  '69,  to  Oct. 
24,  71 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  forces  at  Omaha  in  riots  of  77,  and  of  the  expedition 
against  Nez  Perces  Indians  same  year.  /Service — On  graduating  leave,  and 
joined  regiment  at  Jackson  Bks.,  La.,  Nov.  30,  '66 ;  trang.  Feb.,  '68,  to  Sedgwick 
Bks.,  La.,  and  thence  to  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y;  on  recruiting  service  at  Cincin- 
nati from  April  to  July,  '69 ;  then  returned  to  Fort  Hamilton ;  joined  regiment 
at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  Nov.  7,  71 ;  transferred  to  New  Orleans;  on  staff  duty 
at  that  place  to  74;  conducted  detachment  of  recruits  to  Arizona,  and  joined 
company  at  Camp  Verde,  May  13,  where  stationed  to  Dec.,  74;  in  the  field 
against  Apaches,  74  ;  wounded  and  on  sick  leave  to  Sept.  28,  '75  ;  at  Fort  Riley 
until  May  17,  76 ;  transferred  to  Cheyenne  by  rail  witn  a  battalion  of  5th  Cav., 
and  participated  in  the  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux  Indians  under  Sitting 
Bull,  and  the  Wind  River  expedition  against  the  Nez  Perce  Indians  Sept.  ana 
Oct.,  77 ;  continued  to  have  station  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  until  Sept.,  78 ;  on 
sick  leave  of  absence  ;  without  joining  his  company  was  retired  from  active  ser- 
vice Jan.  14, 79,  for  disability  resulting  from  a  wound  received  in  the  line  of  duty. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  actiong  at  Stauffer's  Butte,  east  branch  of 
Verde  River,  Ariz.,  and  at  Sunset  Pass,  Ariz,  (wounded) ;  in  actions  on  Cheyenne 
River,  at  War  Bonnet  (Indian  Creek),  Wyo.,  and  in  the  skirmishes  at  Slim  Buttes, 
Dak.  History— Is  the  author  of  a  series  of  sketches  entitled  "  The  Fifth  Cavalry 
in  the  Sioux  War  of  1876,"  and  of  a  series  of  very  excellent  military  novels. 
He  was  elected,  in  Jan.,  '81,  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  in  the 
University  of  Wisconsin,  and  is  now  serving  as  an  Aide-de-camp,  with  the  rank 
of  Colonel,  on  the  staff  of  the  Governor  of  Winconsin. 

KiDg,  J  osiah  H.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  '71.  to  June  28,  73. 
Actual  rank—ZA  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  15,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  23,  76 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  23,  '83. 

King,  William  R.  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  Dec.  15, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank— 1*1  Lieut.  Eng.  June  11, 
'63 ;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '65  ;  Maj.  March  4,  79  ;  Lieut.  Col.  July  23,  '88.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign 
of  '64,  in  the  District  of  N.  C. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the 
field.  Service— In  charge  of  Engineer  Depot,  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y. 

King,  William  S.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Aast.  Surg.  July  29,  '37  ;  accepted 
Aug.  9,  '37;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  11,  '47;  Maj.  Surg.  Aug.  29,  '56;  Lieut.  Col. 
Surg.  June  26,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  76 ;  Col.  Surg.  March  '17,  '80 ;  retired  June 
30,  '82.  Brevet  rank—E\t.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  and  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service— In  Florida  to  Jan., 
'40;  at  Fort  Atkinson,  I.  T.,  to  June,  '46;  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Sept.,  '47; 
with  the  army  of  invasion  and  occupation  of  Mexico  to  July,  '48  ;  en  route  to  and 
at  Monterey,  Cal.,  to  Jan.,  '51 ;  in  the  field  to  July,  '51  ;  at  Monterey,  Cal.,  to 
Sept.,  '52;  San  Diego,  Cal.,  to  March,  '54;  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  to  Sept.,  '56; 
at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  July,  '58  ;  medical  director  and  purveyor,  San  Antonio, 


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the  Department  of  the  Susquehanna,  to  Oct.,  '63  ;  and  of  the  Department  of  the 
Ohio,  to  March,  '64  ;  superintendent  of  hospitals,  Cincinnati,  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  post 
surgeon,  Cincinnati,  to  Nov.,  '66 ;  at  rarious  other  posts  and  stations  to  date  of 
retirement  '82. 

Kingman,  Dan.  C.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  Hampshire.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '70  ;  graduated 
June  16,  75.  Actual  ran&— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  March  4,  79; 
Capt.  April  20,  '86. 

Kingsbury,  Frederick  W.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Ap- 
pointed from  Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated 
June  15,  70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  April  1, 
'80.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  April  1,  '87. 

Kingsbury,  George  W.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vt.  Aug.  30, 1840. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Vt.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Co.  "K," 
16th  Vt.  Inf.  Sept.  15,  '62,  to  Aug.  10,  '63 ;  Priv.  Co.  "  F,"  17th  Vt.  Inf.,  Jan.  2,  '64 ; 
discharged  Apr.  9,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Vt.  Inf.  Apr.  9,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  5, 
'64 ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  Oct.  25,  '64 ;  accepted  Nov.  5,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar. 
13,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  5,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  43d  Inf.  May  31,  '67  ;  accepted 
June  6,  '67 ;  unassigned  Apr.  8,  '69 ;  Ass'd  to  12th  Inf.  Jan.  5,  70 ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  3,  74;  retired  May  26,  '86,  disability  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  31,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Vols,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  Vols.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Service — Stationed  at  Jeffersonville,  In- 
diana, from  Dec.,  '64,  until  May,  '65,  and  at  Madison  and  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin ; 
at  the  mustering  out  camps  of  Wia.  Vols.  until  Dec.,  '65 ;  on  duty  in  the  bureau 
R.  F.  and  A.  lands  from  April,  '66,  to  October,  '68,  in  the  States  of  Virginia,  Ken- 
tucky, and  Alabama,  on  duty  at  Fort  Wayne,  Michigan,  from  November,  '68,  to 
April,  '69;  unassigned  and  awaiting  orders  from  April,  '69,  until  January,  70; 
assigned  to  the  12th  Infantry  January  5,  70,  and  ordered  for  duty  at  Camp 
Gaston,  Cal. ;  on  duty  at  Camp  Gaston,  California,  from  January,  70,  to  April, 
75;  participated  in  the  Modoc  Indian  War  of  73  ;  in  charge  of  the  Modoc  Indian 
prisoners  at  Ft.  Klamath,  Oregon ;  member  of  the  Military  Commission  for  the 
trial  of  Capt.  Jack  and  other  Modoc  prisoners  ;  in  charge  of  the  execution  of  the 
Modocs  ;  on  duty  at  Aneel  Island,  Cal.,  Whipple  Barracks,  Ft.  Apache  and  Ft. 
Thomas,  Arizona;  participated  in  the  Apache  Indian  outbreaks  in  '81-2;  on  sick 
leave  from  May  18,  '82,  to  Jan.  11,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— K.  A.  Q.  M., 
A.  C.  S.,  Post  Adjutant  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  the  Lakes  at  Ft.  Klamath, 
Oregon  ;  Field  Adjutant  in  charge  of  the  execution  of  the  Modocs;  Regimental 
Q.  M.  12th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  76,  to  July  1,  79,  A.  A.  Q.  M.;  A.  A.  C.  S.  at  Ft. 
Thomas,  Arizona.  Commands  held— Commd'g.  Co.  '81-2.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa,,  July  2,  3  and  4,  '63,  and  battles  of  Wil- 
derness, Va.,  and  Spottsylvania  Court-House,  Va.,  from  May  5  to  15,  inclusive; 
seriously  wounded  through  the  chest  at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  May  15,  '64  by 
a  minie  ball,  cal.  '69,  entering  left  side  immediately  below  axilla,  passing  within 
one-half  inch  of  the  heart,  through  the  left  lung,  thence  to  the  spine,  passing 
between  the  spinal-cord  and  aorta,  carrying  away  portion  of  the  4th  dorsal  ver- 
tebra and  lodging  in  the  right  side  outside  the  8th  and  9th  ribs. 

Kingsbury,  Henry  P.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  North  Carolina.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated 
June  12,  71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27, 
75  ;  Capt,  Oct.  5,  '87. 

Kinzie,  David  H.  (Captain  5th  Art.).      Born  in  Illinois  Jan.  23,  1841,      Re- 


for  gallant  arid  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va. ;  Bvt, 
Capt.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam, 


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Md. ;  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  gallant  services  during 
the  war. 

Kinzie,  George  H.  (First  Lieutenant  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois  Appoint- 
ed from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  D,  134th  111.  Inf.,  May  16,  '64 ; 
discharged  Oct.  25,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  1, 73 ;  accepted  Oct.  14,  73  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  18,  78.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjutant  15th  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '80 
to  Sept.  1,  '86. 

Kinzie,  John  (First  Lieutenant  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas.  Appointed  from 
111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  27,  72 ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  72  ; 
1st  Lieut.  June  7,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjutant  March  8,  '87. 

Kirby,  Henry  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).    Born  in  North  Carolina.    Appointed 
from  N.  C.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  15,  77;    2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  20, 
77;  1st  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '85. 

Kirk,  Ezra  B.  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Ohio,  Aug.  8,  1830. 
Retiring  year  1894.  App.  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Priv.  Co.  H,  71st 
N.  Y.  State  Militia,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  30,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  14th 
Ohio  Inf.  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  must,  out  Feb.  9,  '64;  Capt.,  A.  Q.  M.  Vol.  Dec.  5,  '63; 
Capt.,  A.  Q.  M.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Dec.  13,  '66 ;  Major  and  Quartermaster 
Aug.  31,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevt.  Major  Vol.  Aug.  19,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services;  Brev.  Lieut-Col.  Aug.  19,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  and  in  the  field.  In  the  field 
during  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  May,  '65,  to  March,  '67 ;  Po*t 


».  M.  Fort  Lyon,  '67-69;  Fort  Supply,  '69-72;  Fort  Dodge,  72-76;  Dept.  Q.  M. 

Q.  M.  Fort  Buford,  77-79 ;  Dept.  Q.  M.  Bisn 
Jeffersonville  Depot  of  the  Q.  M.  Dept.,   Oct.,  '83,  to  Feb.,  '85 ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga., 


Omaha,  76-77 ;  Post  Q.  M.  Fort  Buford,  77-79 ;  Dept.  Q.  M.  Bismarck,  79-83; 
Jeffersonville  Depot  of  the  Q.  M.  Dept.,  Oct.,  '83,  to  Feb.,  '85 ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga., 
March  1,  '85,  to  May,  '89  ;  in  charge  of  Nat.  Cemeteries,  Jeffersonville  Depot  of 
Q.  M.  Dept.,  from  May,  '89  to  date.  Staff  positions  (><;;,/>i><f  ~ Regimental  Quar- 
termaster Nov.,  '62;  Acting  Asst.  Quartermaster  of  a  Division  and  Brigade  to 
Oct.,  '63;  Acting  Asst.  Quartermaster  1st  Division,  Reserve  Corps,  Oct.,'63;  on  the 
staff  of  Gen.  Steadman  to  Feb.,  '64;  Post  Quartermaster,  Chattanooga,  to  Sept., 
'64;  in  charge  of  Land  Transportation,  etc.,  Chattanooga,  to  April,  '65. 
fikirmishex,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  1st  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  actions 
of  Wild-Cat,  Ky.,  Logan's  Cross-Roads,  advance  on  and  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss., 
and  pursuit  of  Gen.  Bragg;  engaged  in  the  advance  on  Tullahoma  and  battle  of 
Chickamauga. 

Kirkman,  George  Wycherly  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  at  Galveston, 
Tex.,  Feb.  26,  '67.  Retiring  year  1931.  Appointed  from  Illinois;  graduated  from 
Mil.  Academy,  Class  of '89.  Act*alra*b—ia  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  12, '89.  History— 
Son  of  Capt.  Joel  T.  Kirkman,  10th  Inf. 

Kirkman.  Joel  T.  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois  July  5,  1837.  Re- 
tiring year  1901.  Appointed  from  Illinois. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
21st  111.  Inf.  June  14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  19,  '62;  Capt.  Sept.  23,  '63;  resigned 
June  7,  '64;  Capt.  6th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  9,  '66 ; 
2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  17, 
'66 ;  transferred  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69 ; 
Capt.  April  11,  '82. 

Kirtland,  Thaddeus  S.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Connecticut  April  6, 
1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  At-tunl  /•</»/(•— Pvt.  18th 
Inf.  Oct.  1,  '61  ;  discharged  Nov.  7,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '61 ;  accepted 
Nov.  7,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  22,  '62;  transferred  to  36th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Capt. 
July  28,  '66 ;  transferred  to  7th  Inf.  May  19,  '69. 

Kline,  Jacob  (Major  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retiring  year  1904. 
Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut  16th  Inf. 
Sept.  9,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  13,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sept.  30,  '64  ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf. 
Sept.  21, '66;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69;  Major  24th  Inf.  Oct.  6,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Brvt.  Capt.  April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Brvt.  Major  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 


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vices  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign.     Staff  positions  occupied — Q.  M.  1st  Bat.  16th 
Inf.  Sept.,  '62,  to  Sept.,  '63. 

Kneedler,  William  L.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania. Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Dec. 
3,  '83  ;  accepted  Feb.  14,  '84 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— On  duty  at 
Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  June  16,  '88. 

Knight,  John  G.  D.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  England,  Jan.  24, 
1846.  Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Missouri.  Graduated  from  Military 
Academy,  Class  of  '68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  15,  '68  ;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  22,  '70 ;  Captain  (14  years'  service)  June  15,  '82.  Service— On  duty 
with  battalion  of  engineers  at  Willet's  Point  until  Aug.  8,  70 ;  thence  on  duty  on 
permanent  sea-coast  defenses  at  Fort  Schuyler  until  Feb.,  74,  having  been  in 
charge  of  fortifications  at  this  place  and  Willet's  Point  Nov.  and  Dec.,  70,  and 
July,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  73 ;  assigned  to  duty  as  Engr.  Officer  Mil.  Div.  Pacific 
March  16,  74;  assigned  to  duty,  in  addition,  as  Engr.  Officer  Dept.  Cal.  April  7, 
74;  assigned  to  duty  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy Aug.  30,  74  ;  in  addition  on  duty  with  battalion  of  engineers  at  West  Point 
from  March  10  to  March  29,  76  ;  with  department  of  French  and  English  Studies 
from  Sept.  13  to  Oct.  5,  78,  and  in  charge  of  department  of  mathematics  during 
April,  78 ;  relieved  from  duty  at  the  Academy  Aug.  30,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence 
until  ordered  to  duty  with  Mississippi  River  Commission  April  17,  '82 ;  assigned 
to  charge  of  1st  Dist.  of  Mississippi  River  Aug.  30,  '82 ;  relieved  from  charge  of 
1st,  etc.,  March  30,  '85  ;  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  May  6,  '85,  to  Nov.  15,  '87; 
engineer  in  charge  of  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  June  9,  '86,  until  Nov. 
23,  '87;  on  duty  at  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from  Dec. 
6,  '87,  and  as  Instructor  in  charge  of  Department  of  Engineering  of  that  school, 
from  Dec,  10,  '87.  Commands  held — Co.  A,  Battalion  of  Engineers,  from  May  6, 
'85,  to  Nov.  15,  '87. 

Knight,  John  T.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Prince  Edward  County, 
Va.,  April  18,  1861.  Retiring  year  1925.  Appointed  from  Va.  Graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  Class  of  '84.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 
Service — Joined  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  Oct.,  '84,  his  troop,  E,  being  then  en  route 
to  Fort  Thomas,  Ariz.;  proceeded  at  once  to  thatstation  ;  left  Fort  Thomas  March, 
'85 ;  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  until  Feb.,  '86  ;  competitor  at  Dept.  Rifle  Contest, 
Fort  Clark,  Texas,  Aug.,  '85  ;  Captain  of  Dept.  Team  and  conducted  it  to  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  to  participate  in  Division  contest;  rejoined  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas; 
temporary  duty  at  Fort  Hancock,  Texas,  Nov.,  '85 ;  changed  station  to  that  pobt 
Feb.,  '86  ;  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Virginia  Agricultural  and 
Mechanical  College,  Blacksburg,  Montgomery  County,  Va.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Post. Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Hancock,  Texas,  Dec.,  '85,  to 
Aug.,  '87.  Commands  held — Commanded  Troops  D  and  C  at  different  times. 

Knower,  Edward  C.  (Captain  3d  Art).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran/fc— 2d  Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Art.  Feb.  3,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  July  11, '62;  Captain  Nov.  20,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  3,  '64;  Captain 
Vet.  Res.  Corps  F 
2d  Lieut.  45th  U. 
'67;  unassigned 
'87.  Brevet  rank—] 
and  meritorious  services  ih  front  of  Petersburg  July  18,  '64. 

Knox,  Thomas  T.  (Capt.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Tenn.  July  3,  1849.  Retiring 
year  1913 ;  appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67 ; 
graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  4,  79 ;  Captain  April  5,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  1st  Cav. 
Oct.  1,  73,  to  Nov.  11,  75.  Service— Served  with  regiment,  including  campaign 


etc.— In  action  against  Nez  Perce  Indians  at  Clearwater  River,  July,  77 ;  and 
against  Bannock  Indians  at  Birch  Creek,  Oregon,  78. 


336  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.   S.    ARMY.  KOE 

Kobbe,  William  A.  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  City  May  10,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life;  graduated  at  Art.  School, 
class  of  73.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  "K,"  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  June  5,  '63;  dis- 
charged Sept.  5,  '63  ;  Private  Co.  "G,"  178th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  29,  '63,  to  Oct.  18, 
'63 ;  1st  Lieut.  178th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Oct.  18,  '63 ;  Capt.  Aug.  2,  '65 ;  hon.  mustered 
out  March  1,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  March  17,  '66  ;  accepted  May  5,  '66 ;  trans- 
ferred to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut,  Feb.  2, '67;  transferred  to  3d  Inf. 
Aug.  11,  '69;  transferred  to  3d  Art,  Feb.  5,  '72  ;  Captain  April  6,  '85.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Captain  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.;  Brevet  Major  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service  in  the  capture  of 
Fort  Blakely,  Ala.;  Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  distin- 
guished and  faithful  services  throughout  the  war.  Service — In  Sherman's  Meri- 
dian Campaign  (16th  Army  Corps)  Feb.-March,  '64;  Red  River  Campaign  (A  .1 
Smith's  Detachment  Army  of  the  Tenn.)  April,  '64;  Smith  Expedition  to  Tupelo, 
Miss.,  July  5-18,  '64;  Price's  invasion  of  Missouri,  Sept.  24  to  Oct.  28,  '64; 
transferred  to  Gen.  Canby's  Army,  Dept.  of  the  Gulf;  Staff  duty  '65;  Hancock's 
Indian  expedition  (in  charge  of  pioneer  Corps),  March  to  April,  '67 ;  under  in- 
struction at  U.  S.  Art.  School  '72-73 ;  Instructor  of  Law  at  U.  S.  Art.  School 
July  3,  85,  to  Jan.  6,  '88 ;  Instructor  of  Engineering  Jan.  6,  '88,  to  Nov.  23,  '88 ; 

Instructor  of  Military  Science  Nov.  23,  '88,  to  ;     In  «rarri.-«.ii,  in  permanent 

establishment  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  Little  Rock,  Ark..  Fort   Leavenworth. 
Kan.,  Santa  Fe,  New  Mexico,  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.  (to  1  - 
Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  Mauch  Chunk,  Pa.  (R.  R.  riots)  Platts- 
burgh  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  (light  batten-).  Mt.  Vernon  Bks, 
Ala.  (commanding  Post),  Jackson  Barracks.  La.,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  Staff  posi 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  on  Brigade  Staff  Dec.,  '64;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  Montg.,  winter 
'65 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  N.  M.,  and  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Getty,  Oct.  21,  '67,  to  Feb. 
1,  71  ;  Adj.  37th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '68,  to  Aug.  11,  '69;  Adj.  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '69,  to 
Feb.  5,72  ;  Adj.  3d  Art.  May  1,  73,  to  Oct.  10,77.  Battles, skirmishes,  etc— Storm  in  s 
and  capture  of  Fort  De  Russy,  La.,  April,  '64;    Battles  of  Tupelo,  Miss.,  July  1  1. 
'64;  Abbeville,  Oxford  and  Hurricane  Creek,  Miss,  (actions)  Aug.  12-14, 
battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Dec.  15,  16,  '64;  and  pursuit  of  Gen.  Hood's  fore. 
East  Miss.;  siege  of  Mobile,  Ala.,  March  26  to  April  9,  '65;  storming  and  capture 
of  Fort  Blakely,  Ala.,  April  9,  '65.     Commands  held—  Lowndes  and  Butler  Cos., 
Ala.,  hdqrs.  at  Greenville,  Aug.,  '65  ;  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala. 

Koebler,  Lewis  M.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  111.;  appointed  from 
Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  14,  '85. 

Koerper,  Egon  A.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Prussia,  Feb.  21,  1836. 
Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
75th  Pa.  Inf.  Sept.  11,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  11,  '62;  Asst.  Surg.  75th  Pa.  Inf. 
July  25,  '64;  Surg.  Oct.  8,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sep.  1,  '65;  Asst.  Surg.  MHV  14. 
'67 ;  accepted  May  24,  '67 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  April  6,  '68;  Major  Surg.  Jan.  9,  '85. 
Service—  At  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  July,  '67  ;  at  H'dq'rs  5th  Military  1 ' 
New  Orleans,  La.,  to .  '68  ;  Post  Surg.  Greenville,  La.,  to  ,  '69  ;  attend- 
ing Surgeon  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  '69;  Post  Surgeon  Ship  Island,  Mississippi; 

Post  Surgeon  Little  Rock,  Arkansas,  to ,   70;    ordered  to  Department  of 

Texas ,  70  ;  at  Camp  St.  Pedro  Springs,  near  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to , 

70  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to  November,  71 ;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
to  May,  72 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  to  July,  72 ;  Post  Surp.  Fort 
Griffin,  Texas,  to  May,  73;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Lakes  July  9,  73  ;  Attending 
Surg.  and  Examiner  of  recruits,  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  Post  Surg.  Fort  Wayne. 
Mich.,  to  Nov.,  75;  on  sick  leave  to  Oct.,  76;  Post  Surg.  Camp  Sheridan,  N 
to  Nov.,  77  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  to  June,  78;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Hall, 
Idaho,  to  Aug.,  78  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  to  May,  '81;  on  leave  of 
absence  Dec.,  78,  to  April,  79,  and  June  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the 
East  Oct.  1,  '81 ;  Post  Surg.  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Keogh 
to  '88  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Walla- Walla  to  present  time. 


KRE  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  337 

Koester,  Francis  J.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  11,  '88. 

Koops,  Carl  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ratzeburg,  Germany.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Graduated  from  the  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leaven- 
wort,  Kan.,  Class  of '89.  Actual  rank— Pvt., '  Corp'l  and  Sergt.  troop  C,  2d  Cav., 
from  Nov.  17,  '81,  till  Oct.  22,  '86  ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Oct.  22.  Service— Served 
at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  and  Little  Rock  Bks.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post 
Adj.  at  Little  Rock  Bks.  from  Nov.  12,  '89,  to . 

Kramer,  Adam  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Germany  Oct.  15,  1837.  Retir- 
ing year  1901.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co. 
"  F,"  2d  Dragoons,  May  16,  '57  ;  discharged  May  16,  '62 ;  Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt. 
Co.  "  I,"  15th  Pa.  Cdv.,  Aug.  25,  '62,  to  Mar.  1,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  15th  Pa.  Cav.,  Mar. 
1,'63  ;  Capt.  May  8,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.S.  C.  Cav. 
Dec.  7,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  12,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Apr.  27,  '66 ;  accepted 
June  7,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  12,  '66 ;  Capt.  Aug.  1,  74.  Service— Served  in  Kansas 
to  the  summer  of '57  ;  in  Utah  and  Nebraska  to  '61 ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac to  June,  '62 ;  with  regiment  to  the  close  of  the  Rebellion,  and  at  Fort  Griffin, 

Texas,  to ,  74 ;  on  leave  of  absence  Sep.,  70,  to  the  spring  of  71 ;    returned 

and  rejoined  regiment  in  the  Dept.  of  Missouri ;  on  detached  service  with  company 
in  the  Dept.  of  the  Gulf  from  Jan.,  72,  to  Dec.,  72;  on  recruiting  service  from 
Jan.  1,  73,  to  Aug.  10,  74;  with  Regiment  in  Indian  Territory  until  summer  of 
75 ;  at  Fort  Verde,  A.  T.,  to  June,  77 ;  at  Fort  Apache  to  Oct.,  '82  ;  at  Fort 
Lowell,  '83,  and  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
following  battles  and  engagements,  viz.:  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Antietam, 
Md.,  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.,  and  Chickamauga,  Ga. ;  and  engaged  in  the  following 
affairs  with  hostile  Indians  :  Ash  Creek,  A.  T.,  May  7,  '80 ;  Chevalon's  Fork,  A.  T., 
July  17,  '82. 

.  Krause,  William  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  April  12,  1843.  Retir- 
ing year  1907.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept. 
1,  '6*1 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  23, 
'65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65  ;  trs.  to  37th  Inf.,  Sept.  21,  '66;  trs.  to  3d  Inf.,  Aug.  11, 
'69;  Capt.  July  1,  '85. 

Kreps,  Jacob  P.  (Second  Lieut.  22d.  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Acfual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  13,  '83. 

Kress,  John  A.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pa.,  Nov.  4,1839.  Retiring 
year  1903.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  Military 
Academy,  July  1,  '58,  to  Oct.  18,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  25th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Nov.  1,  '61,  to 
July  9,  '61  ;  Major  94th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Julv  10,  '62;  Lieut.-Col.  Nov.  1,  '62;  resigned 
Dec.  11,  '63;  2d  Lieut,  of  Ordnance  Nov.  24,  '63;  accepted  Dec.  12,  '63;  1st 
Lieut.  July  16,  '64;  Capt.  June  23,  74;  Major  Jan.  3,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Capt.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Rich- 
mond and  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  April  3,  '65,  for  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished services  as  Chief  of  Ordnance  of  the  25th  Army  Corps.  Service— In  the 
field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  Chief  Ord.  Officer,  Army  of  the 
James  and  Dept  of  Va.  and  N.  C.,  Sept.,  '64,  to  June,  '65 ;  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal 
from  June,  '65,  to  July,  '67  ;  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  from  July,  '67,  to  April,  71 ; 
at  Vancouver  Arsenal,  W.  T.,  and  Chief  Ord.  Officer,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  from 
April,  71,  to  June,  '82;  at  San  Antonio  Arsenal  and  Chief  Ord.  Officer,  Dept.  of 
Texas,  from  June  20,  '82,  to  Nov.  5,  '83 ;  at  Indianapolis  Arsenal,  Nov.  10,  '83,  to 
July,  '86;  at  U.  S.  Powder  Depot,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  July, '86,  to  Dec., '87;  at 

Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal.,  from  Dec.,  '87,  to .    Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C. 

to  Brig.-Gen.  Wadsworth,  Nov.  1,  '61,  to  July  9,  '62;  Inspector  Gen.  1st  Div.  1st 
Corps,  from  Jan.  to  Oct.,  '63 ;  A.  I.  G.,  25th  Corps,  from  April  2,  '65,  to  May,  '65; 
A.  I.  G.,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  from  Sept.,  '81,  to  June  10,  '82.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— At  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain  and  engagement  at  Rappahanock  Crossing : 
at  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg ;  skirmishing  with 
hostile  Indians  on  Upper  Columbia  River,  W.  T.,  July  8,  78.  Commands  held— 


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Tex.,  June  20,  '82,  to  Nov.  5,  '83 ;    Indianapolis  Arsenal,  Nov.  10,  '83,  to  July, 
'86 ;  U.  S.  Powder  Depot,  July,  '86,  to  Dec.,  '87. 

Kroutinger,  Adolph  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  D,  and 
Sgt.  Major  2d  Inf.,  Nov.  15,  '48,  to  Oct.  29,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  29,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '62 ;  Capt.  April  11,  '64;  retired  June  7, 
79,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  ran&— Bvt.  Capt.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
.  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.;  Bvt.  Major  July  2,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied— Adit.  2d  Inf.  Dec.  16,  '61,  to  Nov.-l,  '61 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  2d  Brig,  ot 
Regulars  from  April  to  July,  '62.  Service— At  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  '52;  on  frontier 
duty  to  '61 ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  '63  ;  in  Kentucky  and  on 
frontier  duty  to  79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Games' 
Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Antietam,  Md.,  Fredericksburg,  Chan- 
cellorsville, Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Penna. 

Kriig,  Frederick  V.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84 ;  accepted 
Oct.  31,  '84. 

Kuhn,  Henry  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Reared.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actwd  r«//£— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  A,  10th  Pa.  Res.,  June  20, 
'61,  to  April  2,  '64;  1st  Lieut,  23d  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  April  4,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov 
'64  ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Jan.  5,  '65 ;  accepted  Jan.  7,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out 
Oct.  31,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  March  25,  '67  ;  unas- 
signed  April  22,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  Dec.  31,  70;  retired  with  rank  of 
1st  Lieut.  March  3,  75,  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 

Kuhn,  Joseph  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Eng.).  Born  in  Kansas.  Appointed  from 
Kansas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  14,  '85;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '88. 

Lacey,  Francis  B.  (Capain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Aug.  8,  1833.  Re- 
tiring year  1897.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and 
1st  Sgt.  Co.  I,  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  May  10,  '58,  to  Oct.  3,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut,  2d  Inf.  July 
is,  'i>2  ;  accepted  Oct.  12,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '63;  out  of  service  April  21 
reinstated  July  22,  '64;  Captain  Aug.  8,  '66 ;  unassigned  April  17,  '69;  assigned 
to  10th  Inf.  July  5,  70.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Lacey,  Francis  B.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut."  iOth  Inf.).  Born  in  Guyandotte, 
W.  Va.  Appointed  from  1st  Congressional  District  of  Michigan.  Graduated  U. 
S.  Military  Academy  June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 
Service— Joined  Co.  C,  10th  Inf.,  June  24, '89 ;  transferred  to  Co.  A,  10th  Inf.,  Aug. 
1,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Crawford,  Colo.,  since  Dec.  1, 
'89.  History— Son  of  Capt,  F.  E.  Lacey,  10th  Inf. 

Ladd,  Eugene  F.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Vermont.  Appointed 
from  Vt.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  15,  '84. 
Actual  m/*£— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Lafferty,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  1st  Batt.,  Cal.  Vol.  Cav.,  July  21,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  March  15,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Nov.  16,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept,  15,  '67 ;  Capt.  Oct.  3,  76 ;  re- 
tired June  28,  78,  for  wounds  in  the  line  of  duty. 

La  Garde,  Louis  A.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Louisiana.  App.  from 
Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Asst.  Surg.  June  6,78;  accepted  June  19,  78; 
Capt.  and  Asst,  Surg.  June  6,  '83. 

Lancaster,  James  M.  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Ky.  Oct.  13,  1840.  Retir- 
ing year  1904.  App.  from  Ky.  Cad^t  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '57  ;  grad.  June 
17,  '62.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  24, 


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'64 ;  Capt.  March  20,  79.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  for  good  con- 
duct and  gallant  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  from 
July  11,  '66,  to  April  8,  '67 ;  Adj.  3d  Art.  from  March  26,  '67,  to  Sept.  24,  '67. 
Service— In  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '62-3 ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y., 
'64^5 ;  on  staff  duty  '66-7  ;  since  then  serving  with  his  battery. 

Landers,  George  P.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed 
from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  12,  '87. 

Landis,  J.  F.  Reynolds  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '74  ;  graduated  June  14,  '78. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  14,  78  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  15,  78 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  11,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Feb.  1,  '81,  to  Aug.  2,  '81. 
Service — Instructor  in  Dept.  of  Modern  Languages  at  Military  Academy  West 
Point,  N.  Y.,  since  March  24,  '86. 

Lane,  William  B.  (Major  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  Kentucky,  Oct.  25,  1825. 
Retired ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal,  Sergeant 
and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  D,  Mounted  Rifles,  from  July  17,  '46,  to  Jan.  21,  '48  ;  Pvt. 
Co.  A,  4th  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.,  Jan.  21,  '48,  to  July  25,  '48;  appointed  a  Brevet  Second 
Lieut.  Mounted  Rifles  June  28,  '48,  "  for  distinguished  services  in  the  Mexican 
War ;"  accepted  July  25,  '48 ;  2d  Lieut.  Mounted  Rifles  Oct.  31,  '48  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  16,  '53 ;  Captain  May  14,  '61 ;  Major  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  Nov.  9,  '66.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Major  March  30,  '65,  for  meritorious  and  faithful  services  in  the 
recruitment  of  the  armies  of  the  U.  S. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  Nov.  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  connection  with  the  mustering  out  of  service 
and  disbanding  of  the  volunteer  army  of  the  U.  S.  Service — In  the  field  during 
the  war  with  Mexico,  from  July,  '46,  to  June,  '48 ;  joined  Mounted  Rifles  at  Jef- 
ferson Bks.  Mo.,  and  marched  with  two  companies  via  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan., 
to  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  in  fall  of  '48 ;  on  arrival  of  the  other  eight  Co.'s  of  the 
regiment  at  Fort  Kearney  in  the  spring  of  '49,  marched  with  them  for  Oregon  ; 
in  Oregon  City,  in  '49,  engaged  in  capturing  deserters ;  in  spring  of  '50  was  en 
route  to  Jefferson  Bks.  via  Panama ;  on  regimental  recruiting  duty  to  '52,  and  then 
joined  regiment  in  Texas ;  on  general  recruiting  service  at  Carlisle  Bks.  Pa.,  to 
'53  ;  at  Fort  Inge,  Texas,  in  '55  ;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  '56  ;  at  Fort  Mcln- 
tosh,  Texas,  in  '56,  and  marched  from  that  post  to  Cantonment  Burgwin,  near 
Taos,  N.  M. ;  at  Fort  Union,  Hatch's  Ranch,  and  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  '57-8  ; 
part  of  the  winter  of '57  stationed  on  the  Rio  Pecos  with  a  detachment  of  twenty- 
five  mounted 
during 
'59-60. 

more  in  spring  of  '61 ;  on  an  expedition  to  Dog  Canon  against  Apache  Indians ; 
on  escort  duty  to  Fort  Craig  and  Santa  F6,  N.  M,,  and  again  on  duty  at  Fort 
Union.  During  term  of  duty  in  New  Mexico,  from  '56  to  '61,  was  with  regiment, 
engaged  in  various  ways  commanding  companies,  com'g  post,  escort  to  mail  stages, 
trains,  surveying  parties,  etc. ;  in  '61  was  refused  permission  to  accept  the  Lieut. 
Colonelcy  of  a  Kentucky  Cavalry  regiment ;  on  mustering  and  disbursing  duty  in 
Philadelphia  in  the  fall  and  winter  of '61 ;  Chief  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer 
and  Superintendent  of  Volunteer  Recruiting  Service  for  Penna.,  and  stationed  at 
Harrisburg  from  May,  '62,  to  '63  ;  Chief  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer,  Supt. 
Vol.  Rec.  Service  and  Acting  Provost  Marshal  General  for  Eastern  Division  of 
Pa.,  from  '63  to  '66 ;  en  route  to  New  Mexico  in  June,  '66,  and  at  Fort  Union  in 
Aug.,  '66  ;  at  Fort  Marcy  to  spring  of  '67  ;  on  sick  leave  in  winter  of  '67 ;  on  duty 
in  Philadelphia  in  '68,  closing  up  and  shipping  records  of  the  Chief  Mustering 
and  Disbursing  Officer  to  the  Adjutant  General  of  the  Army;  en  route  to  New 
Mexico,  Nov.,  '68,  via  New  Orleans  and  San  Antonio,  Texas;  reached  Fort 
Selden,  N.  M.,  in  March,  '69  ;  applied  to  be  retired  and  en  route  for  the  east,  on 
sick  leave,  in  the  fall  of  '69 ;  retired  from  active  service  for  disability  in  line  of 
duty  Dec.  15,  70.  Staff  positions  occupied—A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Inge, 
Texas,  '53  to  '55 ;  Acting  R.  Q.  M.  at  San  Antonio  to  '56  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 
S.  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  in  '57,  and  at  Fort  Stanton  '57-8 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 


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S.  at  Fort  Bliss,  Tex,  '59 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  and  Purchasing  Commissary 
of  Subsistence  for  Southern  New  Mexico  and  Arizona,  station  at  Fort  Fillmore, 
to  the  spring  of  '61.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— At  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico  ; 
skirmish  of  Puente  del  Medio  (wounded) ;  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras, 
Churubusco,  Chapultepec  and  City  of  Mexico,  '47-8.  Commands  held— Com. 
Co.  E,  Mounted  Rifles,  in  '56,  from  Fort  Mclntosh  to  Cantonment  Burgwin,  N. 
M. ;  com'g  det.  of  25  men  on  Rio  Pecos  in  '57  ;  in  command  of  Fort  Fillmore  in 
'61 ;  com'g  Co.  A,  Mounted  Rifles,  against  Apache  Indians  '61 ;  com'g  Fort  Marcy 
and  regiment  '66-7;  com'g  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  until  fall  of '67.  History— Re- 
ceived officially  the  thanks  of  the  city  of  Philadelphia  for  "  his  ability,  efficiency 
and  watchful  integrity"  from  '63  to  '66. 

Langdon,  Loomis  L.  (Colonel  1st  Art.).  Born  in  New  York,  Oct.  25,  1830. 
Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '50  ;  graduated  July  1,  '54.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July 
1,'54;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Aug.  21, 54;  1st  Lieut.  July  13, '60;  Captain  Aug.  28, '61 ; 
Major  2d  Art.  March  20,  79;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  1,  '83;  Colonel  1st  Art.  Jan.  25, 
'89.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Olustee,  Fla. ;  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  Sept.  29,  T>4,  for  g.tl- 
lant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  attack  on  Fort  Gilmer,  Va.  Service — Served 
in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '54;  in  Florida,  hostilities  against  the  Seminole 
Indians,  '54-56,  being  stationed  at  Fort  Dallas,  Key  Biscayne  Bay,  Fla.;  Acting 
Engineer  Officer  of  the  expedition  through  the  Everglades;  stationed  at  Camp 
Daniels,  near  Fort  Myers;  scouting  from  Fort  Dallas  along  the  banks  of  the 
Miami  River  and  through  the.  "Hunting  Grounds"  on  the  eastern  coast  of  Flor- 
ida; on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  and  at  Brazos  Santiago,  Texas,  '57- 
60 ;  at  Fort  Brown  during  the  yellow  fever  epidemic,  which  carried  off  half  the 
command,  in  Aug.,  Sept.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '58 ;  during  the  withdrawal  of  the  gar- 
risons from  the  Rio  Grande  poste,  being  in  charge  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  the  dis- 
mantling of  Fort  Duncan,  Fort  Mclntosh,  Ringgold  Barracks  and  Fort  Brown, 
Texas,  and  of  the  transportation  of  the  public  property  therefrom,  and  in  charge 
of  the  Depot  at  Brazos  Santiago,  '59-60;  in  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  of '59  at 
Brownsville,  Texas ;  in  the  absence  of  the  river  frontier  garrisons,  organizing  the 
citizens  of  Brownsville,  Texas,  into  a  defensive  force  and  assisting  them  to  de- 
fend their  lives  and  property  from  the  attacks  of  the  Outlaw  Cortinas  and  his  band, 
'59-60,  for  which  he  received  the  public  thanks  of  the  citizens;  served  during  the 
Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States, '61-66;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Dry  Tor- 
tugas,  Fla.,  Feb.-June,  '62 ;  in  operations  in  South  Carolina  June  20,  '62,  to  Feb. 
5,  '64;  in  the  operations  on  the  James  River,  Va.,  from  Bermuda  Hundred,  Va., 
as  Chief  of  Art.,  1st  Div.,  10th  Army  Corps,  May  5  to  Sept.  28,  '64;  superintend- 
ing the  Batteries  of  the  24th  and  25th  Corps  in  collecting  the  field  artillery  aban- 
doned by  the  enemy,  over  300  guns,  in  the  earthworks  around  Richmond,  '65 ; 
Chief  of  Art.  with  Gen.  Weitzel's  expedition  to  the  Rio  Grande  to  recover  muni- 
tions of  war  sold  to  the  Imperialists  under  Maximillian,  in  Mexico,  by  the  Con- 
federates June  to  Aug.,  '65;  Asst.  Insp.  Gen.  June  22  to  July  10,  '65;  on  sick 
l^ave  of  absence  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '65  ;  in  command  of  Battery  M,  1st  Art.,  at  Browns- 
ville, Texas,  and  Brazos  Santiago,  Texas,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '65,  and  at  Fort  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.,  Jan.  and  May,  '66  ;  Judge  Advocate  of  a  G.  C.  M.  in  New  York  City 
May,  '66,  to  April  20,  '67;  during  part  of  this  time  Acting  Judge  Advocate  of  the 
Dept.  of  the  East  under  Gen.  Hooker;  on  leave  of  absence  in  Europe  April  21  to 
Oct.  20,  '67;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  (com.  battery),  Oct.  21,  '67,  to  March  17,  71, 
being  detached  at  various  times  on  special  service  in  connection  with  the  sup- 
pression of  the  Fenian  disturbances  on  the  northern  frontier,  and  in  charge  of  the 
U.  S.  Q.  M.  Depot  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  in  command  of  battery  at  Plattsburg  Brks., 
N.  Y.,  March  18,  71,  to  Oct.  29,  72,  being  detailed  on  various  occasions  on  C.  M. 
duty  at  New  York  City  ;  at  David's  Island  Rendezvous,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  31  to  Nov., 
72;  (present  with  battery  during  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  at  the  Dry  Tortugas, 
Fla.,  Sept.  6  to  Oct.,  73)  com.  battery  at  Barrancas  Brks.,  Fla.,  Jan.  4.  74,  to 
Oct.  5,  75;  (present  with  command  during  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  at  Barran- 
cas, Fla.,  July  20  to  Aug.  25,  75) ;  engaged  in  the  suppression  of  the  election  dis- 


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turbances  at  New  Orleans,  La. ;  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  Dec.,  74,  to  Oct.,  75 ;  on 
leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  6  to  Dec.  27,  75  ;  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Dec.  29, 
75,  to  Oct.,  76 ;  com.  battery  at  Columbia,  Blackville  and  Charleston,  S.  C.,  76 
-7  ;  com.  battery  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  March  8,  77,  to  June  27,  79,  being 
detached  to  various  points  in  Pennsylvania  and  engaged  with  his  com.  in  the  sup- 
pression of  the  railroad  riots  July  23  to  Oct.  25,  77,  at  Philadelphia,  Pittsburgh 
and  Reading,  Pa. ;  on  leave  of  absence  (in  Europe)  June  29,  79,  to  Jan.  6,  '80  ; 
on  special  duty  Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  the  East  Jan.  21,  '80,  and  on  G.  C.  M.  service  at 
Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  and  Boston,  Mass.,  to  April  1,  '80 ;  Recorder  of  the  Warren 
Court  of  Inquiry  April  2,  '80,  to  Dec.  9,  '81 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md., 
Dec.  10,  '81 ;  member  of  the  G.  C.  M.  sitting  at  Washington  City  for  the  trial  of 
Sergt.  Mason,  2d  Art.,  "  for  shooting  Guiteau,"  Feb.,  '82;  in  camp  at  Camp  Wash- 
ington, Md.,  with  regiment,  as  Superintendent  of  Rifle  Practice  and  Instructor  in 
Inf.  Tactics,  from  July  to  Nov.,  '82 ;  on  the  practice  march  of  the  2d  U.  S.  Art.  to 
South  Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.,  and  to  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Nov.  2-12,  '82;  in 
garrison  at  Washington  Brks.,  D.  C.,  Nov.  13,  '82,  to  June,  '83 ;  in  camp  a  second 
time  at  Gaithersburg,  Md.,  June  to  Nov.,  '83;  Supt.  of  Inf.  and  Art.  Ins.  and  of 
Rifle  Practice  from  Nov.,  '82,  to  Nov.  30,  '83;  ordered  Feb.  2,  '84,  to  Manchester, 
N.  H.,  as  Inspector  and  Instructor  of  the  officers  o-f  the  N.  H.  National  Guard ;  in 
camp  at  Fauquier  Springs,  Va.,  July-No v.,  '84,  as  Tactical  Instructor;  inspecting 
the  National  Guard  of  N.  H.  in  their  encampment  at  Concord  in  Sept.,  '84;  on 
leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  18  to  Dec.  22,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Chief  Q. 
M.  Dept.  of  Florida,  '61-2;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  during 
the  same  period,  and  A.  D.  C.  to  Col.  Harvey  Brown,  commanding.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  action  at  Big  Cypress  Swamp  against  Billy  Bowlegs 
April  7,  '56;  defense  of  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  Feb.  7,  '61,  to  Jan.  7,  '62;  repulse  of 
the  attack  on  Santa  Rose  Island,  Fla.,  Oct.  9,  '61 ;  in  the  descent  on  and  capture 
of  Morris  Island  from  Folly  Island,  S.  C.,  June  10,  '63,  and  in  the  siege  of  Fort 
Wagner  July  10-26,  '63 ;  in  the  battle  of  Olustee  (Ocean  Pond)  Fla.,  Feb.  20,  '64  ; 
in  the  actions  at  "  Hewlett's  House  "  and  "  Wer  Bottom  Church,"  Va.,  May  10, 
'64,  "  Assault  and  Capture  of  the  Enemy's  Defences  near  Chester  Station,"  and 
the  "Capture  of  the  Right  of  the  Enemy's  Entrenchments,"  May  11,  13  and  14, 
'64 ;— in  the  Battle  of  Drury's  Bluff,  May  16,  '64 ;  Defense  of  Bermuda  Hundred 
Intrenchments,  with  frequent  Skirmishes  and  Artillery  Duels,  from  May  20  to 
Aug.  28,  '64,  and  Siege  of  Petersburg  Sept.,  '64;  in  command  of  Battery  ("M"  1st 
Art.,  mounted)  in  operations  before  Richmond  Sept,  29,  '64,  to  March  27,  '65;  be- 
ing engaged  in  the  Assault  and  Capture  of  New  Market  Heights  Sept.  29,  '64 ; 
engaged  in  the  Repulse  of  the  Attack  on  the  Federal  position  on  the  New  Market 
Roa< 
Feb. 
mond, 

lotte's  Harbor  in  search  of  captives  taken  by  Chief  Esmarto's  band  of  Seminoles  ; 
in  command  of  the  Advance  Guard  attacking  Billy  Bowlegs  in  his  village  (Billy's 
Town)  in  the  heart  of  the  Big  Cypress  Swamp  April  7,  '56,  and  in  command  of 
Det.  guarding  the  Depot  at  Punta  Rasea,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Ca-loo-sa-hat-chee 
River;  in  command  of  Mortar  Battery  in  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  during  the  Bombard- 
ments of  that  place  Nov.  22-23,  '61,  and  Jan.  1,  '62;  in  command  of  Lt.  Batt.  B, 
D,  M  and  C  1st  Art.,  and  camped  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C. ;  command'g  Siege  and 
Field  Batteries  in  the  descent  on  and  capture  of  Morris  Island  from  Folly  Island, 
S.  C.,  June  10,  '63,  and  in  the  Siege  of  Fort  Wagner  July  10-26,  '63 ;  in  com- 
mand of  Batt.  M,  1st  Art.,  mounted,  and  of  the  Art.  Brig,  in  the  expedition  under 
Gen.  Seymour  to  Florida  Feb.  5,  to  April  26,  '64;  in  command  of  Fort  Jefferson, 
Dry  Tortugas,  Fla.,  Nov.  17,  72,  to  Jan.,  74;  command'g  Mobile  Bks.,  Ala.,  Sept. 
17  to  Dec.  4,  74;  command'g  at  Barnwell  C.  H.,  S.  €.,  during  the  election  dis- 
turbances Oct.  20,  76,  to  Feb.  4,  77 ;  command'g  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  May  25, 
'82,  and  com.  Batt.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  on  Practice  march  ffom  Baltimore  to  Camp 
Washington,  Montgomery  Co.,  Md.,  June  27-30,  '82;  com.  Fort  McHenry,  Md  , 
Dec.  21,  '83,  to  June  8,  '85;  com.  Batt.  of  the  2d  U.  S.  Art.  (Batteries  B,  B,  H, 
L  and  M)  at  the  Dedication  of  the  Washington  Monument  at  Washington  City, 


342  RECORDS   OP   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.   ARMY.  LAR 

D.  C.,  Feb.  22,  '85  ;  in  com.  of  all  the  Regular  Artillery  at  the  Inauguration  ot 
President  Cleveland  in  Washington  City  March  4,  '85 ;  in  com.  of  Fort  Barrancas, 
Fla.,  June-July, '85 ;  in  com.  of  Camp  Wm.  G.Mitchell  (Batteries  B,  and  H, 
2d  U.  S.  Artillery),  West  End,  Atlanta,  Georgia,  July  24  to  Dec.  1,  '85 ; 
during  this  encampment  detached  Oct.  2,  temporarily,  to  inspect  public  funds  at 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  Augusta  Arsenal,  Ga.;  in  com.  of  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  Dec.  2, 
'85,  to  June  12,  '86 ;  in  com.  of  hip  regiment  and  the  post  of  St.  Francis  Bks., 
Fla.,  and  of  the  battalion  comprising  Batteries  G  and  L,  2d  Art.,  June  15  to,Oct. 
1,  '86,  having  charge  at  the  same  time  of  470  Warm  Spring  Apache  Indians 
brought  from  Arizona  to  Fort  Marion  (Castle  San  Marco)  St.  Augustine,  Fla., 
during  the  summer  of  '86,  and  confided  to  his  custody  as  prisoners  of  war;  in 
com.  of  Camp  Hancock,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Oct.  7-17,  '86;  in  com.  of  Fort  Barrancas, 
Fla.,  and  of  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  Dec.  23,  '86,  to  Feb.  28,  '89,  having  charge  of  48 
Apache  Indians  from  Arizona,  including  the  Chiefs,  Geronimo,  Natchez  and 
Mangus,  and  45  men,  women  and  children  belonging  to  their  bands,  all  confined 
as  prisoners  of  war  in  Fort  Pickens,  Fla. ;  assumed  command  of  regiment,  2d  U. 
S.  Art.,  with  Headquarters  at  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  May  2,  '87 ;  relinquished 
command  of  regiment  Oct.  22,  '87;  assumed  command  of  regiment  April  1,  '88; 
in  com.  of  regiment  and  Camp*  Instruction  at  Camp  Monte  Sano,  near  Hunts- 
ville,  Ala.,  July  6  to  Nov.  30,  '88;  in  com.  of  regiment  and  of  Fort  Barrancas, 
Fla.,  Dec.  1,  '88;  relinquished  command  of  the  2d  U.  S.  Art.  Jan.  30,  '89;  left 
Fort  Barrancas  March  8,  '89;  in  com.  of  the  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  and  command  of  the 
Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  March  21,  '89. 

Langfltt,  William  G.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Virginia  (now 
W.  Va.).  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  1878 ;  grad- 
uated June  13,  1883.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept. 
30,  '84.  Service— Out  of  service  July  25,  79 ;  reinstated  July  26,  '80 ;  reported  at 
Engineer  School  of  Application,  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  Sept.  30,  '83 ;  on 
duty  at  Sandy  Hook,  N.  J.,  June  19,  '86,  to  Oct.  26,  '86;  in  charge  of  experiments 
with  submarine  minee ;  relieved  from  duty  at  Willet's  Point  and  ordered  to  re- 
port to  commanding  General  Dept.  of  Columbia,  as  Engineer  officer  of  that  Dept., 
in  orders  dated  Oct.  29,  '86 ;  relieved  by  orders  dated  Aug.  15,  '88,  and  ordered 
to  report  to  Major  O.  H.  Ernst,  Corps  of  Engrs.,  for  duty  under  his  immediate 
orders,  at  Galveston,  Tex. 

Langhorne,  George  T.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky. 
Appointed  from  Virginia.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '85 ;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.,  June  12,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  3d 
Cav.  Aug.  31,  '89.  Service— At  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  since  Nov.  1,  '89. 

Larkin,  William  J.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
Illinois.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Dec.  10,  '88;  accepted  Dec.  19,  '88. 

Lamed,  Charles  W.  (Professor  at  Mil.  Acad.).  Born  in  New  York,  March 
9,  1850.  Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  U,  S.  Mil. 
Acad.  July  1,  1866 ;  graduated  June  15,  1870.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav. 
June  15,  70 ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  Oct.  10,  70  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  76 ;  Prof, 
at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  Lieut.  Col.,  July  25,  76 ;  Colonel  July  25,  '86.  Service— 
Reported  for  duty  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  Oct.  23,  70 ;  assigned  to  Troop  F, 
7th  Cavalry,  same  date,  and  ordered  to  report  to  Lieut.  Col.  G.  A.  Custer,  at  Fort 
Hays,  Kan.,  for  temporary  duty  with  Troop  D ;  took  com.  of  troop  and  marched 
with  Col.  Custer's  command  to  Fort  Leavenworth ;  winter  quarters ;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  on  duty  with  Troop  F ;  with  regiment,  by  boat,  from  Leav- 
enworth to  Louisville,  Ky.,  in  the  spring  of  71 ;  on  duty  with  troop  at  Taylor 
Bks.,  Ky. ;  temporary  duty  as  Post  and  Regt.  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. ; 
with  Regt.  en  route  to  Dakota  April,  73 ;  in  camp  with  Regt.  at  Yankton,  Dak., 
same  month  ;  marched  from  Yankton  to  Fort  Lincoln,  Dak. ;  marched  with 
Stanley's  expedition  from  Fort  Lincoln  June  25,  73 ;  on  special  duty  as  Topo- 
graphical officer  during  campaign ;  on  special  duty  with  Secretary  of  War  Dec. 
24,  73,  to  July  18,  74;  on  duty  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Aug.  28,  74 ;  Professor  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  since  July  26,  76.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  battle  with 
Sioux  Indians  under  Sitting  Bull,  at  mouth  of  Big  Horn  River,  Aug.  11,  73. 


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Commands  held — Com.  a  det.  of  7th  Cav.,  at  Livingston,  Ky.,  Jan.  3, 73,  to  assist 
U.  S.  Marshal  in  breaking  up  illicit  distilleries,  until  middle  of  Feb.,  73.  His- 
tory— Son  of  late  Major  Wm.  Lamed,  Add.  Paymaster  U.  S.  A. 

Lamed,  Daniel  R.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Connecticut  June  26, 
'28.  Retiring  year  1892;  appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt. 
A.  A.  G.  Vol.  March  13,  '63 ;  accepted  March  25,  '63 ;  resigned  June  1,  '65  ;  Maj. 
and  Pm.  U.  S.  A.  June  23,  79 ;  accepted  July  2,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj. 
Vol.  August  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  in 
East  Tennessee,  at  the  siege  of  Knoxyille  and  in  the  battles  of  the  late  campaign 
from  Rapidan  to  Petersburg,  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  from  the  Rapidan  to  Petersburg. 

Larned,  Frank  H.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed  from  Mich. 
— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Inf.  March  8,  '47  ;  accepted 
March  18,  '47  ;  2d  Lieut,  of  Voltigeurs  April  9,  '47  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '52  ;  Capt. 
2d  U.  S.  Artillery  April  28,  '61 ;  Major  1st  U.  S.  Artillery  Jan.  3,  '67.  Ser- 
vice— Engaged  in  the  Mexican  War ;  transferred  to  the  2d  U.  S.  Artillery 
June,  '48 ;  engaged  in  the  Florida  Indian  War,  '49  to  '57 ;  Kansas  troubles 
and  expedition  to  Utah ;  at  Fortress  Monroe,  Virginia,  '61 ;  com.  Co.  and 
engaged  at  the  captures  of  Forts  Hatteras,  Clarke  and  Hatteras  Inlet,  N.  C.  ; 
joined  Co.  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  and  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Fort  Pickens  ; 
com.  battalion  of  regulars  and  volunteers  at  Barrancas,  Fla.,  to  '64 ;  at  head- 
quarters 2d  U.  S.  Art.,  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  '65;  on  the  Pacific 
coast  to  '67 ;  retired  Feb.,  '67,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Lasseigne,  Armand  I.  (Second  Lieutenant  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Louisiana. 
Appointed  from  La.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Lassiter,  William  (First  Lieutenant  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Oxford,  N.  C., 
Jan.  6,  '51.  Retiring  year  1915 ;  appointed  from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  from  Sept.  1,  '68,  to  July  19,  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Oct. 
1,  73;  accepted  Oct.  14,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  26,  '83.  Service— Joined  Reg't.  at 
Jackson,  Miss.,  73,  and  served  with  it  in  various  Depts.  to  present  date.  Staff 
positions  occupied — App.  Post  Adjt.  at  Jackson,  Miss.,  June  8,  74;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  at  Colfax,  La.,  June  29,  74,  and  at  Jackson,  Miss.,  Nov.  22,  74  ; 
Topographical  Officer  of  command  in  the  field  from  Ft.  Sill,  I.  T.,  Capt.  Nicholas 
Nolan,  10th  Cav.,  Com.,  May  18,  78 ;  Post  Adjt.  at  Ft.  Sill,  I.  T.,  March  17,  79, 
and  at  Ft.  Reno,  I.  T.,  Sept.  20,  '80 ;  Post  Adj.  at  Ft.  Stockton,  Tex.,  June  3,  '82; 
Post  Adj.  at  Ft.  Concho,  Tex.,  June  3,  '85;  Q.  M.  16th  Inf.  July  1,  '85;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Ft.  Concho  and  Ft.  Bliss,  Tex.,  and  Ft.  Douglas,  Utah,  at 
different  periods ;  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  O.  O.  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  since  Oct.  1,  '89. 
Commands  held— In  Com.  of  Det.  of  Troop  G,  10th  Cav.,  April  25, 78  ;  sent  to  cap- 
ture certain  troublesome  Indians  near  Paint  Rock  Creek,  I.  T.;  in  com.  of  Troop 
I,  10th  Cav.,  Jan.  4,  79,  and  sent  to  Pan  Handle  of  Texas  to  overtake  and  return 
marauding  Indians  to  their  reservation ;  Com.  Sub-Post  of  Grierson's  Springs, 
Tex.,  in  the  fall  and  winter  of  '81. 

Lassiter, William  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va.;  appointed  from 
Va.— Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated  June  12,  '89. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  12,  '89;  retired  in  '90. 

Latimer,  Alfred  B.  (Major  U.  8.  A.).  Born  in  S.  C.;  appointed  from  S.  C. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1/48 ;  graduated  July  1,  '53.  Actual 
rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Feb.  5,  '55;  1st 
Lieut.  April  18,  '59  ;  Capt.  llth  Inf.  May  14,  '.61 ;  accepted  Aug.  25,  '61 ;  trans. 
to  29th  Inf.  Sept  21,  '66  ;  Major  19th  Inf.  June  25,  '67 ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69; 
assigned  to  4th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  retired  March  20,  79,  at  his  own  request ;  over 
40  years'  service.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services. 

LaTourrette,  James  A.  M.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  inN.  Y.;  appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  Feb.  6,  '65;  Post  Chaplain 
April  3, '67;  accepted  April  27,  '67. 


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Lauderdale,  John  V.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y.;  appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67  ;  accepted  May  25,  '67 ; 
Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '70 ;  Major  and  Surg.  July  3,  '88. 

Lawson,Gaines  (Captain  25th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.).  Born  in  Tenn.,  Sept. 
4,1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Tenn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Pvt.  and  1st  Sergt.  4th  Tenn.  Vok  Dec.  21,  '62,  to  Aug.  9,  '64  ;  Capt.  4th  Tenn. 
Vols.  Aug.  10,  '64;  Major  4th  Tenn.  Vols.  June  5,  '65 ;  Captain  39th  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66 ;  trans,  to  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  April  20,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major 
and  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  service.  Service — 
In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-5 ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  West,  and  par- 
ticipated in  various  campaigns  '63-4.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the 
action  of  Strawberry  Plains,  siege  of  Knoxville,  actions  of  Bull's  Gap,  Paint  Rock, 
Greenville,  Kingston,  capture  of  Cumberland  Gap,  and  action  of  McMinnville, 
Tenn.  (taken  prisoner  by  rebels). 

Lawton,  Edward  t*.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed 
from  Ga.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Liawton,  Henry  W.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  and  Inspector  General).  Born  in 
Ohio  March  17,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907;  appointed  from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Ac- 
tual rank— Set.  Co.  E,  9th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  April  18,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  1st 
Lieut.  30th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  20,  '61;  Capt.  May  17,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  15. 
'64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  25,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
May  4,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67;  trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69;  trs.  to  Cav. 
arm  Jan.  1,  71;  assd.  to  4th  Cav.  Jan.  1,  71;  Capt.  March  20,  79;  Maj.,  Ins. 
Gen.  Sep.  17,  '88 ;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '88 ;  Lieut.  Col.,  Ins.  Gen.  Feb.  12,  '89.  Bre- 
vet rank — Bvt.  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Qm.  41st  Inf.  June  1,  '68,  to  Nov.  11,  '69  ; 
R.  Qm.  24th  Inf.  from  Nov.  11,  '69,  to  Jan.  1,  71 ;  R.  Qm.  4th  Cav.  from  May  1, 
72,  to  March  20,  75,  and  from  Sep.  1,  76,  to  March  20,  79;  Acting  A.  I.  G.  Dep. 
Ark.  from  Jan.  15,  '81,  to  May  10,  '81. 

Lazelle,  Henry  M.  (Colonel  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Sep.  8,  1832.  Re- 
tiring year  1896 ;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '50 ;  graduated  July  1,  '55.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Oct.  9,  '55;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  June 
11,  '61 ;  Col.  6th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  23,  '63;  resigned  Oct.  19,  '64 ;  Maj.  1st  U. 
S.  Inf.  Dec.  15,  74;  Lieut.  Col.  23d  Inf.  June  26,  '82 ;  Col.  18th  Inf.  Feb.  17,  '89. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Sep.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action 
near  Culpepper,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — Comdt.  of  Cadets  at  M.  A.  from 
July  1,  79,  to  Aug.  4,  '82;  Acting  A.  I.  G.  Dep.  of  Columbia  from  July  1,  '85,  to 
May  31,  '87. 

Leach,  Smith  S.  (Captain  of  Engrs.).  Born  in  Ind.  April  27,  1851.  Retir- 
ing year  1915;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Engrs.  June  16,  75 ;  1st 
Lieut.  March  4,  79 ;  Captain  Sep.  30,  '84.  Service— On  duty  with  batt.  of  Engrs. 
Sept.  14,  76,  to  78 ;  Recorder  of  Board  of  Eng.  on  improvement  of  Miss,  and  Mo. 
Rivers,  78-79  ;  Secretary  and  Disbursing  Officer  of  the  Miss.  River  Commission, 
7$-85 ;  in  charge  of  1st  and  2d  Dist.,  imp.  Miss.  River,  '85-88,  and  '88  to . 

Leahy,  Michael  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from  the 
Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  B,  3d  U.  S.  Art.,  and  Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt. 
and  1st  Sgt.  1st  Art.  from  July  15,  '53,  to  Nov.  30,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Oct., 
31,  '63;  accepted  Nov.  30,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  14,  '64;  trs.  to  18th  Inf.  Aug.  3, 
'69;  Capt.  June  15,  '87;  retired,  Nov.  8,  '89,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Bre- 
vet rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Olustee,  Fla.;  Capt.  Oct.  7,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  on  Darbytown  Road,  near  Richmond,  v  a.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Qm. 
18th  Inf.  from  March  31,  '87,  to  June  15,  '87. 

Leary,  Peter,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Ind.  Co.  Md.  Vol.  L.  Art.  Aug.  11,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  April  5,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  17,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut  4th  U.  S.  Art.  July 


LEE  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  TJ.   S.   ARMY.  345 

2,  '67 ;  accepted  Aug.  2,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  24,  73.  Service—In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion ;  in  the  field  and  engaged  in  the  battles  of  the  Opequan,  Winchester,  Va., 
actions  of  Catoctin  Mountain,  Frederick,  Md.,  and  the  battle  of  Monocacy,  Md. 

Leavel!,  Benjamin  W.  (First  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13, 
79.  Actual  raw/fc— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  7,  '84. 

Leavy,  James  T,  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sergt.  Co.  H,  3d  Ky.  Vol.  Cav.,  Oct.  1,  '61; 
discharged  April  7,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Ky.  Vol.  Cav.,  April  8,  '62  ;  hoii.  must,  out 
Dec.  26,  '64;  app.  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  April  17,  '67  ; 
retired  July  31,  '68;  wholly  retired  July  1,  '69;  restored  to  retired  list  April  2, 
78,  to  date  July  31,  '68.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Captain  same  date,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Savannah,  Ga. 

Lebo,  Thomas  C.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Nov.  17, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut,  llth  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  April  26,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  31,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st 
Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  Nov.  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  12,  '63 ;  Capt.  Dec.  13,  '64  ;  trs.  to  2d 
Pa.  Prov.  Cav.  June  17,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  10th  U.  S. 
Cav.  June  12,  '67;  ace.  July  17,  '67  ;  Capt.  May  17,  76. 

Lee,  D.  Mortimer  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Appointed 
from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—P\t.  Co.  E,  2d  Conn.  Vol.  Inf., 
May  7,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  7,  '61  ;  Sgt.  Co.  K,  1st  Conn.  Vol.  H.  Art.,  April  4, 
'62;  discharged  Dec.  31,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  29th  Conn.  Colored  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '64;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  24,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23, 
'66  ;  accepted  May  3,  '66;  trs.  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  12,  '66; 
trs.  to  5th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  unassigned  June  22,  '69;  assd.  to  6th  Inf.  Jan.  1, 
71 ;  Capt.  Oct.  31,  76  ;  retired  June  26,  '83,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Lee,  Harry  R.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island.  Appointed 
from  R.  I. — Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  At'twi!  r«nk— 2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— At  Madison 
Barracks,  N.  Y.  since  Oct.  1,  '89. 

Lee,  James  G.  C.  (Major  and  Q.  M.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Canada 
Aug.  12,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual 
/•^///•—Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  Vols.  Nov.  26,  '62 ;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A. 
July  2,  '64;  Major  and  Q.  M.  July  2,  79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  July  31, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  July 
31,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Service— -Served  at  Headquarters 
llth  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Jan.,  '63  ;  Acting  Chief  Q.  M.  llth  Corps  to 
Feb.,  '63  ;  depot  Q.  M.  Hope  Landing,  Va.,  to  April,  '63  ;  in  charge  of  depots  of 
supply,  Brooks'  Station,  Potomac  Creek  and  Stoneman's  Station,  Va.,  with  supply 
depot  on  Orange  &  Alexandria  R.  R.  to  June,  '63  ;  Acting  Chief  Q.  M.  Cavalry 
Corps  during  the  Gettysburg  Campaign,  and  to  Aug.,  '63  ;  in  the  Division  of  Ac- 
counts, Returns  and  Roster  Q.  M.  General's  office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Dec., 
'63;  in  charge  of  depot  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  to  March,  '66;  on  duty  closing  up 
depots  at  6th  st.  wharf  and  Giesboro',  Md.,  from  Feb.  10,  '66,  to  Aug.  31,  '66 ;  in 
charge  of  Q.  M.  Depot,  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Oct.  16,  '66,  to  Oct.,  '69 ;  Chief  Q.  M. 
Central  Sub-district  and  District  of  Texas ;  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Tucson,  and 
Chief  Q.  M.  and  Chief  Commissary  District  of  Southern  Arizona  to  July,  71 ; 
Depot  Q.  M.  Yuma  Depot  and  Chief  disbursing  Quartermaster  and  Commissary 
Southern  Disbursing  District  of  Arizona,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  on  temporary  duty  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  to  March  31,  73 ;  in  charge  of  construction  and  purchase  at 
Jefferson ville  Depot  to  March  31,  74;  Post  Q.  M.  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  May,  75  ; 
Chief  Q.  M.,  2d  Q.  M.  Dist,,  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  May,  75,  to  Feb.,  77 ;  on 
Board  at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  for  consideration  of  various  subjects  pertaining  to  the 
Q.  M.  Dept,  from  Jan.  3,  76,  to  June,  76 ;  Acting  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  the 
South  from  Oct.  26,  76,  to  Nov.  23,  76 ;  in  charge  of  transportation  of  military 
supplies  on  the  Yellowstone  and  Missouri  Rivers  during  season  of  77; 
Depot  Q.  M.  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Sept.,  77,  to  May,  79 ;  in  charge  of  Con- 

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346  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  LEE 

struction  at  Fort  Assinniboine  to  Oct.,  79;  promoted  to  Major  and  Quartermaster 
July  2,  79 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  St.  Paul,  Nov.  1,  79,  to  July  10,  '80;  in  charge  of 
Construction  at  Fort  Assinaboine  to  Oct.  28,  '80  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dist  ot  New  Mex- 
ico Nov.  13,  '80,  to  Dec.  31,  '81 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Jan.  £2,  '82 ; 
Depot  Q.  M.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  to  May  1,  '82  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  Texas,  San 
Antonio,  Texas,  to  May  5,  '86 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Chicago,  from  May  16,  '86,  to 
Feb.  28,  '88;  Chief  Quartermaster  Department  of  the  Columbia,  from  March  6, 
'88,  (present  incumbent).  Honorably  mentioned — Colonel  Lee  has  commendatory 
letters  from  Generals  Stoneman,  Ekin,  the  Quartermaster  General,  Bradley, 
Hatch,  Terry,  Ruger,  Pope  and  Stanley.  Commands  held — Colonel  3d  Regt.,  Q. 
M.  Vols.  Aug.  3,  '64,  to  '65,  and  as  such  commanded  the  right  wing  of  the  defences 
of  Alexandria,  Va.,  in  '64. 

Lee,  Jesse  M.  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Jan.  2,  1843.  Retiring  year 
1907.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  and  Com.  Sgt. 
59th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Nov.  13,  '61,  to  Oct.  13,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  59th  Ind.  Vol. 
Inf.  Oct.  13,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  14,  '63;  Capt.  Aug.  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July 
17,  '65 ;  Capt.  38th  U.S.  Col.  Inf.  Aug.  23,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  25,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut. 
39th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  7,  '67  ;  ace.  Jan.  25,  '67  ;  tre.  to  itft  h  1  n  f. 
Apr.  20,  '69;  unassigned  Apr.  24,  '69 ;  assd.  to  9th  Inf.  Jan.  1. 71 ;  Capt.  May  1 
Service — At  Camp  of  Instruction,  Gosport,  Ind.,  Nov.  13,  '61,  to  Feb.  12,  '62  ;  in 
the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  participating  in  the  various  important  cam- 
paigns, including  the  "  March  to  the  Sea,"  and  through  the  Carolinas,  from  '62-5 ; 
at  Brazos  Santiago,  Brownsville  and  Indianola,  Texas;  at  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip,  La. ;  Ship  Island,  Miss. ;  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  to  '69 ;  Indian  Agent  in 
Nevada,  '69-70;  at  Fort  Russell,  Wyo. ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Springfield,  111. ; 
Camp  Robinson  and  Camp  Sheridan,  Neb. ;  on  Powder  River  Expedition  ;  Indian 
Agent  for  Brule  Sioux  at  Spotted  Tail  Indian  Agencies  in  Neb.,  and  Dak. ;  at  Fort 
Omaha,  Neb.,  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Fort  Omaha  to  '82 ;  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  Fort 
Russell,  Wyo. ;  expedition  to  Southern  Kan.,  '85 ;  Indian  Agent  for  Chevenne  and 
Arapahoe  Indian,  in  Indian  T.,  '85-6 ;  at  Fort  Thomas,  Camp  near  Nogales,  and  at 
K<»rt  McDowell,  Ariz.,  to  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — Inspector  1st  Brigade,  3d 
Div.,  and  2d  Brigade,  4th  Div.,  15th  Corps,  from  April  to  July  17,  '65  ;  Inspector  3d 
Div.,  25th  Corps,  and  of  the  District  of  the  Rio  Grande,  Aug.  •  Dec.  17, 

'66 ;  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Mav  and  June,  '67 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.,  B.  R.  F.  and  A. 
L.  in  Louisiana  Sept.,  '67,  to  March,  '68;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  same  Sept.,  '68,  to  Jan., 
'69;  Adjutant  39th  Inf.  Jan.  1  to  April  20,  '69;  Adj.  25th  Inf.  to  April  24,  '69; 
A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Jan.  and  Feb.,  72 ;  A.  C.  S.  from  May  1,  and  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  from  Sept.  1,  to  Oct.  8,  72  ;  same  from  Sept.  19,  74,  to  Sept.  30,  75 ;  same  from 
June  21  to  Oct.  31,  76 ;  Adj.  9th  Inf.  March  11, 78,  to  May  1, 79.  Battle*,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Capture  of  New  Madrid,  siege  of  Corinth,  Battle  of  Corinth,  campaign 
through  Mississippi  to  Oxford,  Yazoo  Pass;  Vicksburg  campaign,  including 
battles  of  Raymond,  Jackson,  Champion  Hill,  assault  on  Vicksburg  from  siege  to 
surrender;  campaign  from  Atlanta  to  Savannah  and  through  the  Carolinas,  par- 
ticipating in  the  engagements  and  skirmishes  incident  thereto.  Commands  held — 
Commanded  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Oct.  16,  79,  to  April  27,  '80 ;  Camp  near 
Nogales,  Arizona,  March  31  to  Oct.  20,  '87 ;  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  July"  18  to 
Aug.  4,  and  Sept.  13,  to  Oct.  31,  '88,  and  from  Dec.  10,  '88,  tip  present  time. 

Lee,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from  the  Army. 
Retired.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  corporal  2d  Dragoons  50-5 ;  sergt.  and  sergt.- 
major  6th  Cav.  '55-61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  July,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  4th  U.  S. 
Cav.  Nov.,  '63 ;  Capt.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  July,  '67.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A. 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  capture  of  Selma,  Alabama ;  retired  for 
disability  '84. 

Lee,  Samuel  P.  (Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maine. 
Appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  3d  Me.  Vol. 
hit.  July  31,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '62;  Maj.  Nov.  14,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  12, 
'63 ;  Maj.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Nov.  9,  63 ;  accepted  Nov.  13,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct. 
19,  '66;  Capt.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  23,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  20,  '66;  unassigned  July 
22,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Maj.  Dec.  15,  70,  for  loss  of  right  arm  and  wounds  in 


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line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.;  Lieut.-Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna.;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Col. 
Vol.  -March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished  gallantry  in  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg, 
Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  General  Birney 
June  to  Nov.,  '62;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Sickles  '63.  Service— In  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  '61-3  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  participating  in  all  its  cam- 
paigns from  the  tirst  Bull  Run  in  '61,  to  Gettysburg,  in  '63,  when  he  lost  his  right 
arm;  in  Veteran  Reserve  Corps  November,  '63;  in  Washington  City  to  '64; 
Johnson's  Island  to  January,  '65 ;  member  of  Military  Commission,  Cincinnati, 
Ohio,  to  April,  '65 ;  .commanding  post  of  Johnson's  Island  July  to  December, 
'65 ;  on  duty  in  the  Freedmen's  Bureau,  Alexandria,  Va.,  from  Dec.  28,  '65,  to 
April  21,  '69;  also  Military  Commissioner  and  Superintendent  of  Election  and 
Registration  of  the  19th  Division  of  Virginia  during  the  period  of  reconstruction 
until  Oct.  25,  '69;  acting  commissary  of  subsistence  for  Indians  at  Fort  Sill,  In- 
dian- Territory,  until  Aug.  23,  '70 ;  in  attendance  before  the  Retiring  Board  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kansas,  Sept.,  '70 ;  waiting  orders  until  retired.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— Engaged  at  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run,  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Wil- 
liamsburg,  Fair  Oaks,  Savage  Station,  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill;  battles  of 
second  Bull  Run  and  Chantilly ;  battles  of  Fredericksburg  (wounded)  and  Chan- 
cellorsville ;  battle  of  Gettysburg  (wounded,  and  lost  right  arm). 

Leefe,  John  G.  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  England  Sept.  22, 1837.  Retir- 
ing year  1901 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  162d 
N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  20,  '62 ;  Captain  162d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Feb.  16,  '64;  Captain  and  A.  A. 
G.  of  Vols.  June  15,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  March  11,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  18, 
'67 ;  Captain  Oct.  13,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  U.  S.  Vols.  March  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Opequan,  Va.;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S. 
Vols.,  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Va.;  Brevet 
1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  the  Opequan,  Va.;  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
at  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  1st  Brig., 
3d  Div.,  19th  Corps,  March  to  July  12,  '63 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  3d  Div.,  19th  Corps,  Aug. 
to  Oct.,  '63;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Hdqrs.  19th  Corps  to  Jan.,  '64;  acting  Reg.  Adjt.  to 
March,  '64 ;  acting  Ordnance  Officer  at  Headquarters  Army  of  the  Gulf  to  July, 
'64,  and  with  fleet  of  Admiral  Porter  on  Red  River,  from  Alexandria  to  Spring- 
field Landing  and  back  to  Semmesport,  La.;  A.  A.  A.  G.  1st  Div.,  19th  Corps,  to 
July,  '65;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Hdqrs.  4th  Div.,  Dep.  of  Georgia,  to  Oct.  26,  '65;  Adj. 
19th  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '66,  to  March  31,  '69;  Reg.  Q.  M.  19th  Inf.  April  12,  '69,  to 
April  30,  '76.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  action  of  Fort  Bisland  and  at 
assaults,  siege  and  surrender  of  Port  Hudson,  La.;  present  at  naval  combat  of 
Sabine  Pass,  Texas,  and  action  of  Carrion  Crow  Bayou,  La.;  present  at  actions  of 
Vermilion  Prairie  and  St.  Martinsville,  La.;  wounded  May  14,  '64,  in  action  near 
Fort  de  Russy,  Red  River ;  present  at  action  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va.,  July  25  and 
26,  '64 ;  present  at  battles  of  Opequan,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek,  Va.;  skir- 
mishes at  Mount  Jackson,  Newmarket  and  Newtown,  Va. 

Leitch,  Joseph  D.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.)  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Neb.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84 ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  Service— At  Fort  Bayard, 
N.  M.,  since  Oct.  1,  '89. 

Lemly,  Henry  R.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  North  Carolina.  Ap- 
pointed from  North  Carolina.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68  ; 
graduated  June  14,  '72.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  trans- 
ferred to  3d  Art.  Oct.  7,  '78 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  D.  C,  Sept.  23,  '85,  to  Feb.  9,  '86. 

Lenihan,  Michael  J.  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  83;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Aug. 
25,  '87. 


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Leonard,  John  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland. 
Appointed  from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Corp'l,  Sgt.  and 
1st  Sgt.  Co.  F,  9th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  May  17,  '55,  to  May  15,  '60 ;  Capt.  72d  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Inf.  June  21,  '61 ;  Maj.  April  27,  '63 ;  Lieut.-Col.  May  4,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out 
June  19,  '64  ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Aug.  26,  '64  ;  accepted  Aug.  27,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  2,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  43d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Jan.  3,  '67;  trans- 
ferred to  1st  Inf.  April  8,  '69  ;  retired  Dec.  15,  '70,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  Maj.  Vol.  Nov.  7,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services. 

Lepnhaeuser,  Harry  A.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania. 
Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '76 ; 
graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  11,  '81. 

Lester,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Conn.,  March  15, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  July  1,  '59;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  l>d  Cav.", 
June  11,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  30,  '64  ;  Captain  8th  Cav.,  July  28,  '66 ;  resigned 
May  13,  '69;  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.,  Aug.  6,  '73;  transferred  to  8th  Cav.,  Oct.  31, 
'76;  1st  Lieut.,  April  4,  '84,  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.,  May  (J,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va. ;  Brevet 
Captain  U.  S.  A.,  July  27,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at 
Deep  Bottom.  Va.  Service — At  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  from  March,  74,  till  Nov.,  74  ; 
same  Post,  Oct.,  76,  till  Jan.,  77  ;  on  leave  till  July,  77  ;  same  Post  till  <  M. 
18,  79;  at  Ft.  Clark,  Tex.,  and  on  leave  till  Nov.,  '80 ;  same  Post  Nov.,  '81,  till 
Nov.,  '82;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  till  June  1,  '84;  on  leave  of  absence,  May  1, 
'88,  till  Dec.  1,  '88;  at  Fort  Buford,  N.  D.,  from  Dec.,  '88,  till  April,  '89;  on  sick 
leave  since  April,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  Cav. 
Res.  Brig.  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  Jan..  '63,  to  July,  '64  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen. 
Torbert  to  Sept.,  '65 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Austin,  Tex.,  Nov.,  74,  to  Oct., 
76 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Ft.  Duncan,  Tex.,  Nov.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  81 ;  A.  C. 
g.  at  Ft.  Clark,  Tex.,  June  1,  '84,  to  March  1,  '87  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Camp  Del  Rio,  Tex.,  March,  '87,  to  May  1,  '88. 

Lewis,  Bdson  A.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Canada.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.,  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  15,  '87. 

Lewis,  Edward  M.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '81 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.,  July  1,  '86.  Service — On  duty  at  Fort  Yates, 
D.  T.,  until  Aug.,  '87;  at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  etc.,  at  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.,  since  Aug., 
'87.  ,  Commands  held— In  command  of  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.,  from  Aug.  12,  '89,  to 
Dec.  20,  '89. 

Lewis,  Granville  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  "D,"  band  and  Co.  "K,"  M. 
Rif.,  Oct.  16,  '55,  to  Sept.  30,  '60  ;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  "  A,"  and  Sgt.  Maj.  4th  N.  Y. 
Inf.,  Feb.  8,  '62,  to  May  28,  '62 ;  lot  Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  28,  '62 ;  hon. 
must,  out  May  25,  '63 ;  pvt.  gen.  ser.,  Feb.  9,  '64 ;  discharged  Feb.  1,  '65  ;  2d  Lt. 
5th  Inf.,  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  May  25,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  29,  '67 ;  retired  Nov. 
30,  79,  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Service— Served  in  Texas,  Utah  and  New 
Mexico ;  in  Maryland,  and  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md. ;  joined  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
Sept.,  '62;  Clerk  in  Adjutant-General's  Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Feb.,  '65; 
Second  Lieutenant  War  Department  Rifles  ;  First  Lieutenant  and  Adjutant  War 
Department  Rifles,  Dec.,  '64 ;  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Washington  during  the 
rebel  General  Early's  raid ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.  ;  at 
Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  and  other  stations  until  retirement  in  79.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Antietam,  Md.,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellors- 
ville  and  the  Wilderness,  Va. 


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Lewis,  Isaac  N.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from  Kan. 
Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15,  '84.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  15,  '84. 

Lewis,  John  R.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from  Vt. — Civil 
life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co.  H,  1st  Vt.  Inf.,  May  2,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug. 
15,  '61 ;  Capt.  5th  Vt.  Inf.  Sep.  16,  '61 ;  Major  July  16,  '62 ;  Lieut.-Col.  Oct.  6, 
'62;  Col.  June  5,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sep.  11,  '64;  Col.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Sep.  8, 
'64;  accepted  Sep.  12,  '64;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  March 
31,  '67  ;  Major  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  April  1,  '67 ;  unassigned 
March  15,  '69  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Col.  April  28,  '70,  loss  of  left  arm  from  wound 
in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  March  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.;  Bvt.  Brig. 
General  Volunteers  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the  Wilderness,  Va. 
Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the 
Potomac  '61-4,  in  its  various  campaigns;  also  participated  in  suppressing  the 
draft  riots  in  N.  Y.  City  '63;  after  losing  an  arm  was  transferred  to  the  Veteran 
Reserve  Corps  as  Col.  of  the  1st  Regiment ;  member  of  Board  for  the  Examination 
of  Officers  and  Men  for  the  Veteran  Reserve  Corps  ;  comdg.  Provisional  Brigade, 
and  guarding  prisoners  at  Elmira,  N.  Y.;  A.  A.  Insp.-Gen.  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and 
in  Ga.;  Asst.  Commissioner  Bureau  of  Refugees,  Freedmen,  and  Abandoned 
Lands,  Atlanta,  Ga.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Big  Bethel, 
V.;  action  of  Lee's  Mill,  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Golding's  Farm,  Savage  Station, 
and  White-Oak  Swamp  (wounded  in  the  right  leg);  action  of  Crampton's  Gap; 
battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Marye's  Heights,  Salem  Heights,  second  Fredericks- 
burg,  Gettysburg,  action  of  Funkstown,  and  battle  of  the  Wilderness  (lost  left 
arm). 

Lewis,  John  V.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Mass.;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Dec.  12,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  19,  '84. 

Lewis,  Thos.  J.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  La.;  appointed  from  La. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  75;  graduated  June  13,  '79.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  13,  '79;  1st  Lieut.  July  26,  '86.  /Service— In  Mont, 
to  '84,  serving  on  various  scouts,  and  on  duty  in  Yellowstone  Park  during  the 
period  while  stationed  at  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.;  at  Fort  Walla- Walla  to  Aug.,  '86, 
and  employed  in  scouting  until ;  at  Boise  Bks.,  Idaho,  until  '90  ;  on  expedi- 
tion to  suppress  outbreak  of  Indians  south  of  Snake  River,  '87;  under  orders  for 
change  of  station  to  Arizona. 

Leyden,  James  A.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.;  appointed  from 
Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '75,  to  June  13,  79.  Actual 
mn/t— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Dec.  16,  '89.  Service- 
Served  with  his  regiment  in  the  field  Oct.  2,  79,  to  July  18,  '80,  and  at  posts  Fort 
Fred  Steele,  Fort  Sanders,  and  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  and  Fort  Omaha,  Neb., 
to  June  26,  '83  ;  Prof,  of  Military  Science  at  the  Pa.  State  College  to  May  11,  '86; 
served  at  Fort  Omaha  and  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  to  date,  Feb.  22,  '90 ;  on  duty 
with  Pa.  National  Guard  April  24  to  Aug.  14,  '88;  performed  the  duties  of  all 
Regimental  and  Post  Staff  offices  at  various  times  and  places ;  on  Survey  and  ex- 
ploration work  in  Idaho  and  Washington  during  part  of  the  summers  of '87-89. 

Lieber,  Guido  Norman  (Colonel  and  Asst.  J.  Adv.  Gen.).  Born  in  S.  C. 
May  21,  '37.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 


Major  and   Judge 

sistant  Judge  Advocate  July  5,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  U,  S.  A. 
June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games' 
Mill,  Va.;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  May  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  Red  River  Campaign  ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  with  regiment  at 
Fort  Independence,  Mass.,  from  July  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  in  Maryland  from  Sept.  18, 
'61,  to  Oct.  1,  '82,  and  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  Virginia  Peninsular 


350  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   TJ.   S.    ARMY.  US 

Campaign  to  August  22,  '62;  Judge  Advocate  of  the  Dep.  of  the  Gulf  from  Dec. 
17,  '62,  to  July  2,  '63;  on  duty  in  the  Bureau  of  Military  Justice  at  Washington, 
D.  C.,  from  July  13  to  Aug.  14,  '65,  and  in  the  Rebel  Archive  Office  to  April  itf. 
'67;  Judge  Advocate  of  the  f>th  Mil.  Disk  from  May  21,  '67,  to  August,  '68;  of 
the  Dep.  of  Dakota  to  Oct.  5,  '72;  of  the  Division  of  the  South  from  Jan.  2,  73, 
to  May  1,  '73  ;  of  the  Dep.  of  the  East  to  Nov.  1,  73  ;  of  the  Division  of  the  At- 
lantic to  August  27,  78  ;  Professor  of  Law  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  from  August 
28,  78,  to  August  28,  '82 ;  on  duty  as  Assistant  in  the  Judge  Advocate  General's 
Office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Sept.  4,  '82,  to  July  25,  '84;  Acting  Judge  Ad- 
vocate General  of  the  Army  since  July  25,  '84.  Staff  position*  o«w/>/W— Adj.  1 1th 
Inf.  Sept.  18,  '61,  to  Oct  1,  '62 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  the  General  in  Chief  from  August  23, 
'62,  to  Nov.  13,  '62. 

Liggit,  Hunter  (First  Lieutenant  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ; 
graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual  ran/t— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13/79;  1st 
Lieut.  June  27,  '84. 

Lincoln,  Sumner  H.  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Dec.  21, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906;  appointed  from  Vt— Civil  life.  Jr/WrawX-— Pvt. 
Co.  B,  1st  Vt.  Inf.,  May  2,  '61 ;  discharged  August  15,  '61 ;  Corpl.  Co.  B,  6th  Vt. 
Inf.,  Oct.  15,  '61;  discharged  Feb.  21,  63;  1st  Lieut.  Adjt.  <>th  Vt.  Inf.  Feb.  21, 
'63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  28, '64;  Major  6th  Vt.  Inf.  Nov.  1<»,  V,-l ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Feb.  6,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  26,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Int.  IVh.  :>:{.  V><; ;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  23,  '66;  trans,  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  L'l.  V,r, ;  trans. 
to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  Captain  March  24,  78.  Staff  portion  occupied— Adjt. 
26th  Inf.  May  1,  '68,  to  May  19,  '69. 

Lindesmith,  Eli  W.  J.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio;  appointed  from 
Ohio.  Act mtf  rani:— Post  Chaplain  June  19,  '80;  accepted  July  2,  '80. 

Lippincott  Henry  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Nova  Scotia  Sept.  J'J,  '39. 
Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rani: — Asst.  Surg. 
6th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.  May  18,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  31,  '(15  ;  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  28, 
'66;  accepted  May  30,  '66;  Capt.  aud  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  11,  '68;  Mai.  and  Surg. 
Aug.  17,  '84.  *ra<r— At  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  to  July,  '66;  Post  Hospital,  New- 
bern,  N.  C.,  to  March,  '67  ;  with  the  7th  U.  S.  Cavalry  in  the  field  in  Kansa- 
Nov.  '67;  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  to  April,  '68;  with  the  7th  U.  S.  (  'avalry  in 
the  field  in  Kansas  from  April  to  Sept.,  '68 ;  at  various  other  points  to  '90. 

Liscum,  Emerson  H  (Captain  19th  Infantry).  Born  in  Vermont  July  !»;. 
I  Ml.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Corp.  Co. 
H,  1st  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.  May  2,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st 
Sgt.  Cos.  E  and  A,  2d  Batt.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Feb.  1,  '62,  to  March  22,  '63 ;  _M 
Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63 ;  accepted  March  22,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  4, 
transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Capt.  45th  Inf.  (declined)  July  28, '66 ; 
Capt.  25th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  March  26,  '67  ;  unassigned  April  26,  '69; 
assigned  to  9th  Inf.  July  5,  70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bethesda  Church,  and  during  the  cam 
paign  before  Richmond,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Qm.  12th  Inf.  from 
February  5,  '65,  to  October  16,  ''65.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion '61-^65  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  in  the  campaign  at  Big 
Bethel,  '61 ;  in  Gen.  Pope's  campaign,  '62;  in  the  Chancellorsville  and  Gettys- 
burg campaigns,  '63 ;  on  mustering  dutv  at  Trenton,  N.  J.,  Dec.,  '63,  to  May,  '<14  ; 
in  the  field  with  regiment  in  the  operations  before  Petersburg,  '64 ;  with  regiment 
on  frontier  and  other  duty  from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '90.  AVr/VA*,  Mrmiikii, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Big  Bethel,  Va.;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain  (wounded)  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (wounded) ;  with 
regiment,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Bethesda  Church  and  siege  of  Petersburg, 
Va.;  commanding  ambulance  train,  2d  Div.,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
June  to  Nov.,  '64. 

Lissak,  Ormond  M.  (Second  Lieutenant  4th  Art.)  Born  in  California. 
Appointed  from  Cal.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June 
13,  '82.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13,  '82. 


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Litchfield,  Henry  G.  (Captain  2d  Art.)  Born  in  New  York  Dec.  14, 1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt. 
Co.  G,  2d  Batt.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  '62 ;  appointed  2d  Lieutenant,  18th 
U.  S.  Infantry  July  14,  '62  ;  1st  Lieutenant  April  27,  '63 ;  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Vols.  and  Asst.  Insp.  Gen.  Dec.,  '64 ;  transferred  as  1st  Lieut,  to  36tb  U.  S.  Inf., 
Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Capt.  Feb.  22,  '69;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  as  Capt.  to 
2d  U.  S.  Art.  Jan.  1,  71.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  1, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.;  Brevet 
Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of 
Bentonville,  N.  C.  Service— In  the  Army  of  the  West  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  ;  in  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea;  in  the  campaign  through  the  Caro- 
linas  to  '65  ;  Dept,  of  Ky.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '66 ;  at  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  '66  ; 
Dept.  of  the  Platte,  '66  to  76 ;  joined  2d  Art.  in  Dept.  of  the  East,  Sept.,  76  ; 
staff  duty  in  New  York,  Nov.,  78,  to  March,  '83  ;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  '89  ; 

at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  from  '89  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — Ins.  of  the 

Regular  Brigade,  14th  Army  Corps,  April,  '63,  to  Aug., '64;  Acting  Ordnance 
Officer  1st  Div.  14th  Corps,  '64  ;  Asst.  Ins.  Gen.  14th  Corps,  Dec.,  '64-65  ;  A.  A. 
A.  G.  and  Asst.  Ins.  Gen.  Dept.  of  Ky.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '66  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept. 
of  the  Platte,  April,  '66,  to  Sept.,  76;  on  special  duty,  staff  of  Maj.  Gen.  Han- 
cock, Nov.,  78,  to  March,  '83,  organizing  and  establishing  system  of  Musketry  in- 
struction and  Firing  Practice  for  the  Div.  of  the  Atlantic.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. 
— Action  at  Hoover's  Gap.,  Ga.,  June  26,  '63 ;  action  at  Ringgold  (Taylor's 
Ridge),  Ga.,  Nov.  '27,  '63 ;  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge,  Resaca,  and  New 
Hope  Church,  May  and  June,  '64  ;  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Neal  Dow  Station,  battle 
of  Peach  Tree  Creek,  and  action  of  Utoy  Creek,  Ga.;  engagements  at  Rocky-face 
Ridge,  Tunnel  Hill,  and  Buzzard's  Roost,  Ga.,  May  7,  8  and  9,  '64;  action  at 
Chattahoochee  River,  Ga.,  Jtly  9,  '64 ;  battles  of  Atlanta  and  Jonesboro',  Ga.; 
Averysboro'  and  Bentonville,  N.  C.  Commands  held — Commanding  Post  of  St. 
Augustine,  Fla.,  from  Oct.,  '86,  to  May,  '89. 

Littebrant,  William  T.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  California. 
Appointed  from  California.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  15,  '84 ;  gradu- 
ated June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  11,  '88  ;  2d  Lieut. 
10th  Inf.  Aug.  23,  '88. 

.  Littell,  Isaac  W.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Jersey.  Appointed 
from  New  Jersey.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  1878;  graduated  June 
13,  1883.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  13,  '83;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  21,  '88. 

Little,  John  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tennessee.  Appointed 
from  Tennessee.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  1881 ;  graduated  June  14, 
1885.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Livermore,  William  R.  (Major  of  Engrs.).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  Jan. 
11,1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Massachusetts.  Graduate  Mil. 


gineer  construction  of  Fort  Taylor,  Fla. ;  and  temporarily  on  defenses  of  Balti- 
more, '66-69 ;  on  duty  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  '69-74 ;  on  duty  with  Engr.  Batt.  Wil- 
let's  Point,  N.  Y.,  and  commanding  Co.  C.,  74-78 ;  on  duty  as  Chief  Engineer 
officer,  Dept.  of  Texas,  July  10,  78,  to  April,  '86 ;  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  in  charge 
of  improvement  of  Missouri  River  from  its  mouth  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  April,  '86, 
to  Feb.,  '87  ;  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  since  April  1,  '87,  in  charge  of  defensive  works  at 
Forts  at  Clark's  Point,  Mass.,  Dutch  Island  and  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  and  of  River 
and  Harbor  Improvements  on  Southern  Coast  of  Mass.,  and  in  Rhode  Island  and 
Connecticut. 

Livingston,  La  Rhett  L.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  3d  Art.).  Born  in  New 
York,  Feb.  12,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet 
at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '49;"graduated  Jul7  *>  >53«  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d 
Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Dec.  24,  '53;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  3,  '56; 
Capt.  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Major  4th  Art.  April  10,  79 ;  Lieut.  Col.  3d  Art.  March  5,  '87. 


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Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Smithfield,  Va.  Service — Served  in  Florida  and  on 
frontier  duty  '53-61 ;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Virginia,  Peninsular,  Rappa- 
hannock  and  Shenandoah  campaigns  '62-65 ;  at  various  posts  from  the  close  of 
the  war  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  McHenry,  Md. 

Lloyd,  Edward  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  July  22,  71,  to 
Nov.  26,  '80;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '80;  accepted  Nov.  27,  '80. 

Lloyd,  Thomas  J.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Oct.  18, 1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '61;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—I^  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June 
'65;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65;  Capt.  Dec.  3,  '68;  unassigned  June  11, '69;  assigned 
to  18th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70.  SkfpoMoM  occupied—  Adit.  1st  Batt.  13th  Inf.  Oct. 
1,  '65,  to  July  15,  '66 ;  Adjt.  13th  Inf.  July  15,  66,  to  June  1,  '68. 

Lochridgfe,  P.  D.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).     Born  in   Alabama.      Aj>|>.  from 
Miss.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
ual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  12,  '87. 

Lockett,  James  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed  from 
Ga.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June  13,  79.  A>-f- 
ualrank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '86. 

Lockwood,  Benjamin  C.  (Captain  22d  Inf.).      Born  in  Kenturky  Feb.  28, 

1844.  Retiring  year  1908.     Appointed  from  Ky.— Civil  life.      .\Hn-il  rank—  Pvt. 
Co.  F,  6th  Ky.  Inf.,  Oct.  2,  '61,  to  April 7,  '62;    2d  Lieut,  Mth  Ky.  Inf.  Bert 

'64,  to  Sept.  1,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  31st  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  transferred  to  UiM  Inf.  May 
15,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  72;  Captain  June  2,  '89.  Scrrirr -Served  during  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in  the  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  West  '61-5  ;  with 
Co.  "B"  at  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  '69;  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  72-3;  with  Co.  to  rein- 
force Gen.  Terry  at  the  mouth  of  the  Rosebud  Creek  in  76 ;  participated  in  the 
campaigns  of  Gen.  Terry  and  Gen.  Miles  against  hostile  Indians  during  the  \ 
of  76-7 ;  on  sick  leave  from  June,  77,  to  tfov.,  77,  when  he  joined  Oo.  t  J  at  Fort 
Porter,  N.  Y. ;  moved  with  co.  to  Texas  in  79;  served  at  Fort  MrKavett  until 
July,  '80 ;  trans,  to  com.  Co.  B,  and  served  there  until  Jan.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Duncan 
until  Oct.,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Clark  until  Oct.,  '82 ;  on  leave  until  May,  '83  ;  and  rejoined 
co.  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  '84;  on  rec.  ser.  from  '87  to  '89;  and  joined  <  lo.  "I  "  at 
Fort  A.  Lincoln,  Dak.,  Oct.,  '89.  Staff1  position*  occupied — Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Tot- 
ten,  Dak.,  July,  '67,  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort'Buford,  Dak.. 
Oct.  1,  '68,  to  June,  '69 ;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Stevenson  June,  '69,  to  <  Post 

Adj.  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  Aug.,  70,  to  July,  71;  Post  Adj.  at  Lower  Brnle 
Agency  July,  71,  to  Sept.,  72 ;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  May.  73.  to 
June,  74  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  May,  75,  to  May.  76  : 
A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  '84-5  ;  Post  Adj.  at  Columbus  Barracks,  ().,  '87  to 
June  2,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  ete. — Engaged  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion 
in  battles  of  Shiloh,  Cumberland  Gap,  Charlestown,  Chickasaw  Bayou,  Arkansas 
Post,  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Pound  Gap,  Saltville,  Marion  Heights,  Aberdeen,  Z  >11- 
icoffer,  Leadville,  N.  C.,  Bardstown,  Ky.,  and  engaged  with  guerrillas  in  remain- 
der of  war  service ;  engaged  in  skirmishes  with  Indians  in  '68  at  Fort  Totten  ;  in 
'68-9  at  Fort  Buford ;  and  in  '69  at  Fort  Stevenson ;  also  on  Yellowstone  River  in 
76 ;  and  Tongue  River  in  77. 
Lockwood,  Daniel  W.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  Sept.  21, 

1845.  Retiring  year  1909 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad. 
July  1,  '62 ;  graduated  June  18,  '66.     Actual  rank—2<\  Lieut.  Engre.  June  18, .'66  ; 
1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67;  Captain  June  30,  79;  Major  July  23,  '88.     Serrice—On 
duty  with  Co.  "  D,"  Eng.  Batt.,  '67-68  ;  on  det.  ser.  hdqrs.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Pacific 
'69-70  ;  engineer  officer  on  staff  of  commanding  general  Department  of  Arizona, 
70-71 ;  on  duty  with  Lieut.  Wheeler's  expeditions  71-72;  on  duty  under  Major 
Comstock,  Detroit,  Mich.,  72-79 ;   on  duty  under  order  of  Major  Howell,  New 
Orleans,  La.,  '80-82 ;  in  charge  of  the  improvement  of  harbors  on  Lake  Michi- 
gan and  of  the  Grand  River,  '83  ;  in  charge  of  the  improvement  of  the  Buckhan- 


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non  and  Little  Kanawha  River,  W.  Va.,  the  Big  Sandy  River,  W.  Va.  and  Ky., 
the  Kentucky,  Green,  Barren  and  Fresh  Water  Rivers,  April  13,  '89. 

Lockwood,  John  Alexander  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Dresden, 
Germany,  Oct.  30,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920  ;  son  of  U.  S.  Naval  Officer;  app. 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— "Id  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '80 ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  22,  '89.  -Service— Graduate  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  '83 ;  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Michigan  Agricultural 
College  '84-87. 

Lodor,  Richard  (Lieut.  Col.  5th  Art.  and  Brevet  Col.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Oct. 
29,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896 ;  appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '52  ;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U. 
S.  Art.  July  1,  '56 ;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '56 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  No^  29, 
'61  ;  Maj.  3d  Art.  Aug.  25,  '79 ;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  Art.  April  25,  '88.  Brevet  rank— 
Byt.  Major  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone 
River,  Tenn.;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war. 

Logan,  Thomas  H.  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sep.  25,  1840.  Retir- 
ing year  1904 ;  appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  20th 
Ind.  Inf.  July  22, '61  ;  Capt.  Nov.  15, '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  26, '64 ;  Major 
28th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Aug.  29,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Oct.  18,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  8, 
'65  ;  1st  Lieut.  40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  10,  '66  ;  unassigned 
April  20,  '69 ;  assigned  to  6th  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '69;  Captain  Oct.  21,  '81.  Brevet  rank 
— Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  the  Wilderness,  *Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  40th  Inf.  Dec. 
1,  '66,  to  April  22,  '67.  Service — In  Maryland,  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  in  the  Hatteras  ex- 
pedition ;  at  Newport  News  and  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  May,  '62,  taking  part  in  the 
occupation  of  Norfolk,  Va.;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  participating  in  the 
Peninsula  campaign  of  '62  ;  on  recruiting  duty  from  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '62;  in  the 
Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns  '63  ;  suppressing  N. 
Y.  riots  '63;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  participated  in  the 
campaigns  ot  '64-65 ;  in  Texas,  to  July,  '66 ;  in  Montana,  to  '87 ;  in  Texas,  to  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Peach  Orchard,  Savage  Station 
(wounded),  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill  (wounded);  battles  of  Fredericksburg, 
Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  (wounded) ;  action  of  Kelly's  Ford,  and  opera- 
tions at  Mine  Run  ;  battles  of  the  Wilderness  (wounded),  and  in  front  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.;  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run. 

Lomia,  Luigi  (First  Lieut.  5th  Artillery).  Born  in  Canicatti,  Sicily,  Sept. 
16,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  App.  from  Texas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art. ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  24,  '69.  Service— In  '68  he  was  ordered  to  West  Point  as  assistant  Professor 
of  Spanish,  and  while  there,  from  '68  to  '70,  he  also  instructed  in  the  French 
language  and  literature.  In  76  he  was  appointed  Professor  of  Military  Science 
and  Tactics  at  the  Ohio  State  University,  which  position  he  held  for  five  years  to 
'81.  While  at  this  institution  he  was  made  also  Assistant  Professor  of  pure  mathe- 
matics, and  taught  for  five  years  the  elements  of  Analytical  Geometry  and  the 
Differential  Integral  Calculus.  He  was  here  also  the  instructor  in  elocution.  In 
'85  he  received  a  second  College  detail  at  the  University  of  Wisconsin,  Madison, 
Wisconsin,  where  he  served  from  '85  to  '88.  While  at  this  institution  he  was  also 
professor  of  the  French  language  and  literature.  Civil  history— Came  to  this 
country  in  '57,  landing  in  New  York  City;  attended  public  schools  there  till  '58  ; 
entered  the  College  of  the  City  of  New  York  (then  called  the  Free  Academy), 
graduating  therefrom  five  years  later,  in  '63,  as  Bachelor  of  Sciences ;  received  a 
medal  there  for  greatest  proficiency  in  Spanish  language  and  literature  in  class ; 
also  received  a  prize  in  elocution  and  Belles  Lettres,  delivering  the  1st  Disserta- 
tion given  for  highest  merit  in  the  above  just  mentioned,  at  graduation. 

London,  Robert  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed  from 
N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69  ;  graduated  June  13,  '73. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  13,  '73  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '79.  Ser- 


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vice — He  reported  at  Camp  Lowell,  A.  T.,  Nov.  18,  73,  and  joined  his  company 
at  Camp  Grant  Dec.  12;  participated  in  the  Apache  campaign  of  74 ;  served  as 
commissary  at  San  Carlos  Agency  May-Nov.,  74,  and  at  Camp  Apache  with  tours 
of  field  service  until  June,  75,  when  he  returned  to  San  Carlos  in  command  of  a 
company  ;  but  orders  having  arrived  for  the  transfer  of  the  regiment  to  the  Dept. 
of  the  Missouri,  he  returned  to  Camp  Apache  in  July,  and  marched  by  the  way 
of  Fort  Wingate,  Santa  Fe",  and  Fort  Union  to  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  and  proceeded 
thence  to  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.  ;  arrived  in  Sept.,  and  served  as  adjutant  and  com- 
missary until  Dec. ;  on  leave  of  absence  until  Feb.,  76,  when  he  was  assigned  to 
duty  at  St.  Louis  Barracks,  where  he  served  until  June,  when  he  rejoined  his 
company  and  participated  in  the  campaign  against  the  hostile  Sioux  in  the  Black 
Hills,  of  Wyoming  and  in  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  until  Oct., 
77  ;  upon  the  disbandment  of  the  expedition  he  was  assigned  to  Fort  McKinney, 
Wyo.,  where  he  served  until  May,  78,  when  he  entered  upon  a  tour  of  field  service 
with  a  battalion  of  the  regiment",  which  continued  until  Dec. ;  at  FortD.  A.  Rus- 
sell, Wyo.,  until  Sept.,  79  ;  on  sick-leave  of  absence  until  April,  '80;  at  Fort  D. 
A.  Russell,  and  soon  thereafter  was  transferred  to  Camp  Sheridan,  Neb.,  where  he 
served  as  a  post  and  company  commander  until  May,  '81,  when  he  changed  station 
to  Fort  Robinson,  Neb. ;  and  subsequently  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  where  he  is 
now  serving  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.  /><{///<-*,  xl:inni*h'*,  </<•. — Engaged  in  the 
combat  near  old  Camp  Final ;  the  affairs  (six)  in  the  Final  and  Santa  Teresa 
Mountains,  north  of  San  Carlos  Agencvand  on  the  south  sideof  Salt  River,  south- 
east of  the  Big  Canon  (where  the  murderer  of  Lieutenant  A  liny  was  killed) ;  ac- 
tions on  Indian  Creek,  Wyo.,  and  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.  Honorably  mmt'«m>d — He 
was  commended  in  the  official  report  for  valuable  services  during  these  operations, 
and  was  twice  nominated  to  the  United  States  Senate  to  be  a  brevet  first  lieuten- 
ant, to  date  from  April  3,  74,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services  in  the  cam- 
paign against  the  San  Carlos  Apache  Indians. 

Long,  Eli  (Brigadier  and  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.,  June  27,  '56  ; 
accepted  July  28,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  24,  '61 ;  Col.  4th  Ohio 
Cav.,  Feb.  23,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.,  Aug.  18,  '64  ;  accepted  Sept.  1,  '64  ;  Bvt.  Maj.-(n  n ., 
Mar.  13,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Maj.-<Ien.*Aug. 
16,  '67,  and  with  rank  of  Brig.-Gen.,  Mar.  3,  75.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.,  Oct.  7, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Farmington,  Tenn. ;  Bvt. 
Lt.  Col.,  Dec.  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  defense  of 
Knoxville,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Col.,  Aug.  21,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Lovejoy's  Station,  Ga. ;  Bvt.  Brig.-Geu.,  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  and  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.;  Bvt.  M;ij.-<  Irn., 
Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war ;  Bvt. 
Maj.-Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action. 
Service — On  recruiting  duty  to  April,  '57  ;  in  an  expedition  against  the  Cheyenne 
Indians,  summer  of  '57  ;  at  Forts  Riley  and  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  '58 ;  en  route 
to  Utah,  May,  '58 ;  on  the  Arkansas  River,  summer  of  '59 ;  in  the  expedition 
against  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Indians,  summer  of '60;  at  Fort  Lyon,  C.  T., 
to  Dec.,  '61 ;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  with  the  Army  of  the 
West,  and  participated  in  the  operations  leading  to  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  and 
subsequent  operations  connected  with  the  Atlantic  Campaign  to  the  fall  of  '64, 
when  wounded,  losing  an  arm  ;  in  New  Jersey,  Sept.,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '66 ;  in  Texas 
to  Aug.,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  action  of  Tuscumbia  Creek, 
battles  of  Chaplin  Hills  and  Stone  River  (wounded);  in  actions  near  Murfreesboro', 
Tullahoma,  Elk  River  and  Chickamauga,  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Wheeler, 
and  battle  of  Farmington  (wounded);  Knoxville  and  Chattanooga  Railroad, 
and  action  of  Knoxville,  Tenn.;  engaged  in  the  defeat  of  the  rebel  Generals 
Wheeler  and  Roddv;  reconnoissance  on  Dalton  (wounded),  and  raid  on  Lovejoy's 
Station;  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.  (wounded).  Commands  held — Com.  Cav.  Brigade 
on  Murfreesboro'  and  Chickamauga  Campaigns ;  Com.  troops  in  raid  on  Knox- 
ville and  Chattanooga  R.  R. ;  Com.  2d  Div.  Cav.  Corps  at  capture  of  Selma,  Ala. ; 
Com.  Dist.  of  New  Jersey,  '65-6. 


LOU  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  355 

Long,  Oscar  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72  ;  graduated  June  15,  76. 
Actual  ranfc— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  21,  '81.  Staff 
positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  from  Feb.  25,  '81,  to  Sept.  12,  '85  ;  R.  Qm.  7th  Inf. 
from  March  31,  '87,  to  Oct.  29,  '89. 

Lord,  James  H.  (Major  and  Q.  M.)  Born  in  Penn.,  Feb.  27, 1840.  Retiring 
year  1904;  appointed  from  Pa. ;  graduate  Mil.  Acad.  class  of '62.  Actual  rank — 
Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  17,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  24,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  2d 
Art.  March  30,  '64 ;  Captain  A.  D.  C.  Vols.  June  26,  '65  ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Art.  May  1, 
'67,  to  April  28,  75 ;  Captain  A.  Q.  M.  April  24,  75  ;  Major  and  Q.  M.  Oct.  4, 
'89.  ///>'</  r<mk— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  Sept.  17, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Brevet 
Major  U.  S.  A.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Ap- 
pomattox  Court  House,  Va. 

Lord,  Thomas  W.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  Mass.  Retired ;  app. 
from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Sgt.  Co.  "K,"  17th  Me.  Inf.,  July  21,  '62 ; 
discharged  Feb.  23,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Me.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out 
Sept.  8,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Dec.  8,  '63  ;  accepted  Dec.  29,  '63 ;  Bvt. 
Capt.  March  13,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  June  5,  '65  ;  accepted  June  20, 
'65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  3,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  43d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted 
Oct.  3,  '66  ;  unassigned  April '  8,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  20th  Inf.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  1,  71 ;  retired  Aug.  25,  '87,  loss  of  left  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.  Staff  posi- 
tiont  occupied—A..  D.  C.  Vol.  June  22,  '65,  to  Dec.  23,  '65 ;  Adjt.  43d  Inf.  Jan.  12, 
'67,  to  April  8,- '69;  Reg.  Q.  M.  20th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  71,  to  June  30,  '83  ;  Post  Adjt. 
at  Indianapolis,  '63-4;  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  Indiana,  '64.  Service — In  the  de- 
fenses of  Washington  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  Assistant  Commissioner  and  Provost-Marshal 
Bureau  of  F.,  R.  and  A.  L.,  Richmond,  Va.,  and  Chesterfield  County,  Virginia ; 
Superintendent  Regimental  Recruiting  Service,  Detroit,  Mich.,  Nov.,  '66,  to  June, 
'67  ;  at  Regimental  Headquarters,  Detroit,  Mich.,  Nov.,  '66,  to  '69 ;  in  Texas  and 
Montana  to  '87,  when  retired.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of 
Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Va.  (wounded). 

Loringr,  Leonard  Young  (Maj.  and  Surg.).     Born  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Feb.  1, 
1844. 
L 

and 

in  the  field  against  hostile  ludians  in  Kansas  and  Ind.  Ter.,  from  March,  '67,  to 
June,  72  ;  Post  Surgeon  Downer's  Station,  Kan.,  '67  to  June,  '68 ;  at  Fort  Riley 
Kans.,  and  in  the  field  to  May,  71 ;  in  field  with  6th  Cav.  to  Oct.,  71  ;  at  Fort 
Riley,  Kansas,  to  Feb.,  72;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kans.,  to  April,  72  ;  in  field 
with  6th  Cav.  to  June,  72  ;  at  Bedloe's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  and  at  Plattsburg 
Barracks,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  74;  at  Camp  Apache,  A.  T.,  and  Fort  Yuma,  Gal.,  to 
Oct.,  77  ;  on  leave  and  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal  and  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Dec., 
78;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  and  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  to  Oct.,  '82; 
on  leave  and  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  L,  until  April,  '83  ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H., 
to  Nov.,  '84  ;  at  San  Diego  Barracks,  Gal.,  to  Sept.,  '86 ;  on  sick  leave  to  Nov., 
'87  ;  at  Fort  Mojave,  Ariz.,  to  Jan.,  '89  ;  on  sick  leave  at  present  time. 

Lott,   George  G.   (Captain  llth  Inf.)     Born  in  Pennsylvania  July  2,  1843. 


'67  ;  accepted  May  11,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  14,  '68  ;  transferred  to  llth  Inf.  April 
25,  '69  ;  Capt.  June  1,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  llth  Inf.  Nov.  11,  74, 
to  May  31,  '86. 

Loud,  John  S,  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  April  12,  1842.  Re- 
tiring year  1906.  Appointed  from  New  York. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private 
Co.  E,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  May  25,  '62  ;  discharged  Sept.  5,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  12th  N. 


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Y.  Vol.  Cav.,  Jan.  5,  '63;  Capt.  Jan.  25,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  24,  '65 ;  app. 
2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.,  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  April  15,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut,  July  31, 
'67 ;  Capt.  Jan.  13,  '80.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt,  March  2, 
'67,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  field  during  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion ;  in  North  Carolina,  and  with  the  18th  Corps,  Army  of  the 
James,  '64 ;  on  Texas  frontier  from  '67  to  '75 ;  in  New  Mexico  from  Feb.,  '76,  to 
Feb.,  '82.  Staff  positions  <»  -,•///>/<•</— Adit.  9th  Cav.  from  Sept.  13,  '67,  to  Jan.  13, 
'80 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist  of  New  Mexico,  from  Feb.,  '76,  to  Feb.,  '82.  Baft/™, 
skirmish*-*,  rtr. — Action  of  Tarboro',  N.  C.;  actions  of  Newbern,  Batchelor's 
Creek,  Wise's  Forks,  Kingston,  Goldsboro'  and  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  '64. 

Loughborough,  R.  H.  R.  (First  Lieutenant  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia. 
Appointed  from  Va.— Civil  life.  A<-t,i«l  /•<////— 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.,  Oct.  15,  75; 
accepted  Oct.  20,  '75;  1st  Lieut,  Aug.  6,  '81. 

Lovell,  Robert  A:  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  lili-.  A,-t,,«l  ran&—2d  Lieut.  14th  U.S.  Inf.,  July  27,  72;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  2,  72;  1st  Lieut.,  April  2,  '83. 

Loveridge,  Eugene  L.  (Second  Lieutenant  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  New  York. — Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  July  1,  '83  ;  grad- 
uated June  12,  '87.  Annul  /•<////•— 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.,  June  12,  '87. 

Loveridge,  Wilbur  (First  Lieutenant  3d  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  Sept.  1,  76  ;  graduated  June 

12,  '80.    Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.,  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  7,  '87. 
Lovering,  Leonard  A.  (First  Lieut  4th   Inf.).    Born  in   Vermont,   1 

Retiring  year  1918;  appointed  from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy 
Sep.  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  76.  .!<///„/  r,tnk— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  June 
15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  3,  '8T>.  -On  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wy., 

to  Dec.,  78;  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  Dec.  21,  78,  to  Oct.  1,  79;  in  the  field  (Ute 
expedition)  to  Jan.  22,  '80 ;  camp  on  Bear  River,  Col.,  to  March  17,  '80;  on  leave 
to  Sep.  16, '80;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele  to  Aug.  3,  '81;  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as 
Asst  Prof,  of  Chemistry,  Mineralogy  and  Geology  to  Aug.  28,  '85;  at  I  "it 
Omaha,  Neb.,  to  July  2,  '86 ;  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  to  Aug.  28,  '88 ;  H.  Qre.  Dep. 
of  Columbia  to  present  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  Fort  Fetterman, 
Wyo.,  Nov.  1,  77,  to  Feb.  15,  78;  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  same  post,  Dec.  1,  77, 
to  Dec.  1,  78 ;  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Fred  Steele,  June  1  to  Aug.  1,  '81 ; 
Acting  Engineer  Officer  Dep.  of  the  Columbia  to  Aug.  15,  '89;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig. 

Gen.  John  Gibbon,  U.  S.  A.,  to .  Commands  held — Com.  Camp  on  Bear  River, 

Col.,  Feb.  15  to  March  15,  '80. 

Lowe,  Percival  G.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kans.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Anna!  nm£— Pvt,  Corpl.  and  Sgt  Co.  B,  18th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from 
Sep.  29,  '85,  to  March  4,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  March 
5,  '89. 

Lucas,  B.  W.  Van  C.  (Second  Lieut  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Ap- 
pointed from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  '83;  graduated 
June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  1st  Art.  June  12,  '87 ;  transferred  to  Engs. 
May  14,  '88. 

Ludington,  Elisha  H.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Va. 
— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Capt.  17th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  accepted  Aug. 
30,  '61 ;  Major,  A.  Ins.  Gen.  April  20,  '64;  accepted  April  20,  '64;  retired  March 
27,  79,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt  Maj.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Bvt.  Lieut  Col.  March 

13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  his  department     Service — In  the  field  with  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  '63;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '64-5,  and  at  other  stations  as  Asst. 
I  nsp.  Gen.  to  date  of  retirement     Battle*,  f&rfnuto,  cf<: — Engaged  in  the  battles 
of  Cbancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

Ludington,  Marshall  I.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  and  D.  Q.  M.  G.).  Born  in 
Pa.  July  4,  1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  U.  S.  Vols.  Oct.  20,  '62;  Major  and  Q.  M.  Vols. 
Aug.  2,  '64;  Colonel  and  Q.  M.  Vols.  Oct.  24,  '64;  Major  and  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A.  Jan. 


LUN  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OEFICERS  OF  U.   8.   ARMY.  357 

18,  '67;  Lieut-Colonel  and  D.  Q.  M.  General  March  15,  '83.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Major,  Lieut-Colonel  and  Colonel  U.  S.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  War ;  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  Vols. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Quartermaster's  De- 
partment during  the  war;  Brevet  Lieut-Col.  U.  S.  A.,  March  2,  '67,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  Quartermaster's  Department  during  the  War. 
Service — Chief  Q.  M.,  3d  Div.  2d  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  December, 
'62,  to  Nov.,  '63 ;  engaged  in  the  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns ; 
present  at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville ;  Chief  Q.  M.  3d  Div.,  Cav.  Corps,  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  to  July,  '64 ;  engaged  in  the  "  Wilderness  "  campaign  ;  present 
at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  1st  Div.,  2d  Army  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  engaged  in  campaign  in  front  of  Petersburg ; 
Colonel  and  Chief  Q.  M.,  Dep.  of  Washington,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Nov., 
'64,  to  January,  '67  ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.  to  July,  '67 ; 
Chief  Q.  M.  District  of  New  Mexico,  Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  Oct.,  '67 ;  on  duty  in  the 
Quartermaster-General's  office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  May, '70,  to  Oct., '75; 
Chief  Q.  M.  Dep.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb.,  Nov.,  '75,  to  Nov.,  '82 ;  Lieut.-Col- 
onel and  Deputy  Quartermaster-General  March,  '83 ;  on  .duty  in  the  Quarter- 
master-General's office,  May  to  July,  '83  ;  in  charge  of  the  general  depot  of  the 
quartermaster's  department,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July,  '83,  to  Aug.,  '89;  in  charge 
of  the  general  depot  of  the  quartermaster's  department  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  since 
Nov.  5,  '89. 

Ludlow,  Henry  H.  (First  Lieutenant  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Tenn.— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '72;  graduated  June  15,  '76. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  3,  '82. 

Ludlow,  William  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Nov.  27, 1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 

I,  '60 ;  graduated  June  13,   '64.     Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Eng.   June  13,   '64 ; 
Capt.  Mar.  7,  '67  ;  Major  June  30,  '87.     Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  July  20,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  defense  of  Allatoona  Pass ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Dec. 
21, '64,  for  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  through  Georgia  in '64 ;  Bvt. 
Lieut-Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct 'in  the  campaign  of 
the  Carolinas. 

Luff,  Edmund  (Captain  8th  Cav.).    Born  in  Sacketts  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  June 

II,  1841.     Retiring  year  1905.     Appointed  from   111.— Civil  life.    Actual  rank — 
Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Board  of  Trade  battery  111.  Art  July  23,  '62,  to  Feb.  18,  '64 ;  1st 
Lieut  12th  111.  Cav.  Feb.  19,  '64;  Capt.  July  3,  '64;  hon.  must  out  Oct.  2,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  Nov.  20,  '67 ;  accepted  Nov.  30,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  23, 
'70  ;  Capt.  Apr.  2,  '83.    Staff  position  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  8th  Cav.  Sept.  1,  '81, 
to  Apr.  2,  '83. 

Luhn,  Gerhard  L.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany,  Feb'y  19, 1831. 
Retiring  year,  1895.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Private,  Corp'l, 
Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt  Co.  E,  6th  Inf.,  Jan.  10,  '53,  to  Nov.  16,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut  4th 
Inf.,  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  April  3,  '63;  1st  Lieut  June  29,  '64;  Capt.  Dec.  31, 
'75.  Brevet  rank — Bvt  Capt  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Regt,  Q.  M.  4th  Inf.  Jan.  31, 
'69,  to  Jan.  1,  '71. 

Lundeen,  John  A.  (First  Lieut  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Sweden,  March  6, 1848. 
Retiring  year  1912.  Appointed  from  Minnesota.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July 
1,  '69 ;  graduated  June  13,  '73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  4th  Art.  June  13,  '73 ; 
1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '74.  Service — Served  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  as  Instructor  of 
Military  Engineering,  from  July  5  to  Sept  1,  '73 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Nov. 
29,73;  in  garrison  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  Dec.  11, '74 ;  at  Fort 
Wrangel,  Alaska,  to  Aug.  19,  '75,  and  at  Sitka,  Alaska,  to  Aug.  26,  76;  Professor 
of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  University  of  Minnesota  from  Sept  22,  76,  to 
July  5,  79 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Stevens,  Ore.,  June  20,  79,  to  May  8,'  '80 ;  at  the 
Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  June  1,  '80,  to  May  1,  '82;  on  leave  of 
absence  to  Aug.  1 ;  at  Fort  Trurabull,  Conn.,  from  Aug.  1  to  Sept  28  ;  and  at  Ft 
Adams,  R.  I.,  with  Light  Battery  B,  to  Nov.  14,  '82;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn., 


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with  Light  Battery  F,  from  Nov.  21,  '82,  to  Oct.  1,  '85 ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass., 
from  Oct.  14,  '85,  to  Aug.  17,  '87 ;  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  as  Ass't  Professor  of 

Mathematics,  from  Aug.  29,  '87,  to . 

Lusk,  James  L.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  "74 ;  gradu- 
ated June  14,  74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  14,  78 ;  1st  Lieut.  June 

14,  '81;  Capt.  June  15,  '88.      Maff  positions  occupied— Adj.  M.  A.  from  Sept.  8, 
'81,  to  July  18,  '82;  Q.  M.  Batt.  Eng.  from  July  1,  '83,  to  July  1,  '86. 

Lydecker,  Garrett  J.  (Major  of  Engineers).    Born  in  New  Jersey,  Nov. 

15,  1843.    Retiring  year  1907.     Appointed  from  New  York.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '60 ;  graduated  June  13,  '64.      Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Eng'rs 
June  13,  '64;  Captain  Aug.  8,  '66;  Major  March  31,  '80.      Brevet  ran k— Brevet 
Captain  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Peters- 
burg, Va. 

Lyle,  David  A.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Ohio,  Jan.  21,  1845. 
Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 
Oct.  17,  '65;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  r<mk— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.,  June  l"r», 
'69;  1st  Lt.  Ord.  Nov.  1,  74;  accepted  Nov.  9,  74;  Capt.  Aug.  23,  '81.  A/</// 
positions  occupied — Assistant  Commissary  of  Subsistence,  Adjutant  from  Jun- 
to Dec.,  71 ;  Post  Adjutant,  Post  Treasurer,  Acting  Assistant  Quartermaster  and 
Acting  Commissary  of  Subsistence  and  Company  Commander  at  various  times 
from  70  to  72 ;  also  as  A.  D.  C.  to  Commissioner  General,  from  Feb.  6,  '89,  to 
Nov.  9,  '89.  Service— Served  in  garrison  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Oct.  1,  '69,  to 
Feb.  2,  70;  Assistant  Engineer  on  the  survey  of  the  Presidio  Reservation,  Cal., 
Feb.  2,  70,  to  April  23,  70;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Wrangel,  Alaska,  May  1<», 
to  Sept.  27,  70 ;  and  at  Sitka,  Alaska,  from  S'ept.  29,  70,  to  May  7,  71 ;  on  Lieut. 
Wheeler's  Exploring  Expedition  in  Nevada  and  Arizona,  as  Assistant  Engineer 
of  Expedition,  from  June  23,  71,  to  Dec.,  71 ;  and  in  office  at  Washington  to 
July  3,72;  in  garrison  at  the  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Aug.,  72;  at  the 
United  States  Military  Academy,  as  Assistant  Professor  of  Natural  and  Experi- 
mental Philosophy,  Aug.  28,  72,  to  Feb.  27,  '74  ;  as  Principal  Assistant  Professor, 
Feb.  27,  74,  to  July  1,  75  ;  and  as  Assistant  Professor,  July  1,  75,  to  Aug.  28, 
as  Assistant  Ordnance  Officer  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal.,  Oct.  18,.'75,  to  Mav 
76 ;  and  at  National  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  June  10,  76,  to  Oct.  2,  '82 ; 
member  of  numerous  boards  for  testing  small  arms  and  for  other  purposes  from 
July,  76,  to  May,  '82  ;  service  with  the  United  States  Life  Saving  Service  un.lrr 
the  Treasury  Department,  experimenting  with  Life  Saving  Apparatus,  from  June 
6,  77,  to  May  27,  79;  as  Member  of  the  Board  on  Wreck  Ordnance,  May  17, 
79,  to  Jan.  3,  '82 ;  and  as  Member  of  the  Board  on  Life  Saving  Appliances,  from 
Jan.  3,  '82,  to  present  time  ;  Member  of  Board  for  Examining  Officers  for  transfer 
to  the  Ordnance  Department,  June, '80;  Member  of  Board  for  Testing  Rifled 
Cannon,  from  July  22,  '84,  to  Feb.  15,  '89 ;  on  special  service  witnessing  the 
artillery  firing  at  the  Gruson  armor-plate  trials  at  Spezia,  Italy,  and  examining 
certain  establishments  in  France,  Germany  and  England,  in  connection  with  gun 
and  carriage  construction,  from  April  13  to  June  20,  '86 ;  inspector  of  contract 
work  in  Colt's  revolvers,  Schofield,  Smith  &  Wesson  revolvers,  Lowell  and  Gatling 
machine  guns  at  various  times  between  July,  76,  and  May,  '82  ;  on  foundry  duty 
as  Inspector  of  Ordnance  at  the  South  Boston  Iron  Works,  Boston,  Mass.,  from 
Oct.  2,  '82,  to  Feb.,  '89;  on  special  service  with  the  State  Department  as  Military 
Assistant  to  the  U.  S.  Commissioner  General  at  the  Paris  Exposition  of  '89,  from 
Oct.  1,  '88,  to  present  time.  ( 'nminnnd*  held—  Commanding  Cavalry  Escort  in  the 
field,  June  23  to  Dec.,  71.  History — Nominated  member  of  the  International 
Jury  for  Class  74,  by  the  U.  S.  Commissioner  General,  May,  '89 ;  elected  Viee- 
President  of  same  Jury  in  June,  '89 ;  appointed  Vice-President  of  the  Jury  of 
Group  VIII.  by  decree  of  the  President  of  the  French  Republic,  dated  July  13, 
'89;  member  of  the  Superior  Jury  and  of  the  "Sub-Commission  of  25"  of  that 
Jury  at  the  Paris  Exposition  of  '89,  serving  on  these  various  juries  from  June  to 
Sept.  25,  '89,  and  receiving  by  decree  of  the  President  of  the  French  Republic, 
dated  Oct.  30,  '89,  the  cross  of  Chevalier  of  the  National  Order  of  the  Legion  of 


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Honor;  Delegate  to  the  "  Congres  International  de  Sauvetage,"  and  to  the 
"  Congres  International  des  Officiers  et  Sous-Officiers  de  Sapeurs-Pompiers,"  at 
Paris  in  '89  ;  Member  and  Fellow  of  the  American  Association  for  the  Advance- 
ment of  Sciences;  Student  at  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology  from 
Jan.,  '83,  to  May,  '84,  when  he  was  graduated  and  received  the  degree  of 
"  Bachelor  of  Sciences,  S.  B.  in  Mining  Engineering  ;  "  Member  of  the  American 
Institute  of  Mining  Engineers  ;  Collaborator  of  the  Century  Imperial  Dictionary  ; 
Honorary  Member  of  the  "  Federation  des  Officiers  et  Sous-Officiers  de  Sapeurs- 
Pompiers  de  France  et  d'Algerie,"  Aug.,  '89  ;  author  of  article  on  "  Wreck 
Artillery,"  in  Hamersly's  Naval  Cyclopedia  ;  of  "  Eeport  on  Life  Saving 
Apparatus,"  1878,  two  editions  of  which  were  published,  one  by  War  Depart- 
ment and  the  other  by  the  Treasury  Department,  under  the  title  of  "  Keport  on 
Wreck  Ordnance,"  "  Rockets  and  Rocket  Apparatus,"  "  Manufacture  of  Leather, 
etc.,"  "  Report  on  Trials  of  Gruson  Chilled  Cast  Iron  Armor  at  Spezia,  Italy," 
1886,  and  numerous  other  reports  on  professional  subjects,  etc.,  in  all  amounting 
to  about  83  titles,  including  those  of  co-authorship  ;  designer  of  the  2X/,  2£/x  and 
3/x  Lyle  Life  Saving  Guns,  projectiles  and  apparatus,  1877  ;  Vice-President  of 
the  Alumni  Association  of  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology,  '88-89. 

Lyman,  Charles  G.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Lyman,  Wyllys  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Vermont  April  4,  1830.  Re- 
tiring year  1894  ;  appointed  from  Vermont  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank  —  1st  Lieut. 
10th  Vt.  Vols.  Aug.,  '62  ;  Major  Feb.,  '65  ;  hon.  mus.  out  June  28,  '65  ;  app.  Capt. 
40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  ace.  Oct.  25,  '66;  trans,  to  25th  Inf.  Apr.  20,  '69; 
trans,  to  5th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Opequan,  Va.  Service  —  In  the  field 
with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '62  to  '65  ; 
engaged  in  Indian  campaigns  and  battles  under  Gen.  Miles,  in  Texas  and  Mon- 
tana, '74-6  ;  Deputy  Governor  Soldiers'  Home,  D.  C.,  '84-5  ;  on*  duty  in  War 
Department  (War  Records)  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjutant  10th  Vt. 
Vols.  Aug.,  '62  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  a  brigade  Dec.,  '62,  to  July,  '63.  Battles,  skir- 
mishen  etc.  —  Actions  of  Kelly's  Ford,  Brandy  Station  and  Locust  Grove,  Va.,  '63  ; 
battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Tolopotomy,  Cold  Harbor  and  Peters- 
burg, June  and  July,  '64;  battles  of  the  Monocacy,  Winchester,  Opequan, 
Fisher's  Hill,  Cedar  Creek  (severely  wounded)  and  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.,  '64;  en- 
gagements with  Indians  under  Gen.  Miles,  '74-6. 

Lynch,  Edward  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Band  and  Sgt.  Maj.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  from  July  22, 
'58,  to  Oct.  4,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Dec.  14,  '63  ;  accepted  Dec.  30,  '63  ; 
hon.  must,  out  June  30,  '66;  Sgt.  Co.  F,  3d  Batt.,  16th  Inf.,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  34th 
Inf.  from  Aug.  3,  '66,  to  Aug.  4,  '68;  2d  Lieut.  33d  Inf.  July  9,  '68;  accepted 
Aug.  4,  '68;  trs.  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  July  4,  '79.  Service—  Joined 
the  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Santa'  Fe,  N.  M.,  Jan.,  '59  ;  in  New  Mexico  and  Texas  to 
March,  '61  ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '62-3;  wounded  and  awaiting  orders 
to  June,  '66  ;  at  Grenada,  Miss.,  to  Aug.,  '68  ;  on  frontier  duty  in  Wyoming  and 
in  Arizona,  '83  ;  in  Dept.  of  Platte,  at  Fort  Niobrara,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. 
—Engaged  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Peninsular  campaign,  battles  of  second 
Bull  Run,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  (wounded).  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied—  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Robinson,  and  acting  A.  A.  A.  G.,  District 
of  Northern  and  Western  New  York,  Oct.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '66. 

Lynde,  Frederick  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Wis.—  Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—  Sgt.  Co.  B,  4th  Vt.  Inf.,  Aug.  20, 


'61  ;  discharged  Jan.  20,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Vt.  Inf.,  Jan.  20,  '62;  hon.  must,  out 
July  31,  '62;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  1st  Wis.  H.  Art.,  Aug.  18,  '63,  to  Sept.  21,  '65  ; 
2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  4,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  25,  '69;  un- 
assigned  May  15,  '69  ;  assd.  to  1st  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '70  ;  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '83;  retired 
Sept.  23,  '85,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 


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72;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  Nov.  1,  74;  accepted  Nov.  5,  74;  Capt.  May  9,  '85.  Com- 
mands held — Commanding  Cheyenne  Ordnance  Depot,  Wyoming.  /SrnV — Asst. 
at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  to  75 ;  A«st.  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  75-9 ;  Asst.  at  Benicia 
Arsenal  79-81 ;  Asst.  at  Frankford  Arsenal  '83 ;  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  111.,  '90. 
Lyster,  William  J.  (Major  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed  from 
Mich.— Civil  Life.  Artwil  ntnl:— 2d  Lieut.,  Adj.  2d  Mich.  Inf.  May  25,  '61  ;  hon. 
must,  out  June  21,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  21, 
'61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  9,  '64 ;  Major  6th  Inf.  Oct.  13,  '86.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Capt.  April  7, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Bvt. 
Major  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chicka- 
mauga,  Ga.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.,  and  during  the  Atlanta  campaign.  Stuff' 
position  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  1,  '63,  to  Aug.  9,  '64. 

MacAdams,  James  G.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Canada  April  :>•"">,  '37. 
Retiring  year  1901;  appointed  from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  run/. •  -:M  Lieut.  »Uh 
Ky.  Vol.  Cav.  Feb.  6,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  14,  '65;  Capt.  6th  Ky.  Vol.  Cav. 
August  1,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  March  7,  '67; 
accepted  August  15,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  18,  '68 ;  Capt.  May  9,  79. 

Mac  Arthur,  Arthur,  Jr.  (Major  and  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.  Born  in  Massachu- 
setts June  1,  1845.  K.  tiriim  year  1909;  app.  from  Wis.— Civil  life.  A<-tn,il 
—1st  Lieut.  24th  Wisconsin  Vol.  August  4,  '62;  Maj.  Jan.  25,  V,4 ;  Lieut.  Col. 
24th  Wie.  Vol.  May  18,  '65;  must,  out  June  10,  '65;  paid  to  June  L'l,  '66 j  iM 
Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  ace.  April  30,  '66;  tre.  to  2«ith  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Capt.  36th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  ace.  Oct.  12,  '66;  unassd.  May  19, 
assd.  to  13th  Inf.  July  5,  70;  Major  and  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.  Brevet  m/i/-— LU-ut. 
Col.  Vol.  Bvt.  March  13.  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  .»f 
Perryville,  Kentucky,  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Mission  Ridge  and  Dandridge,  <  Ja.; 
Col.  Vol.  Bvt.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Franklin,  Tenu.,  and  in  the  Atlanta  campaign.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the 
"  Records  of  the  Rebelion,"  series  i.,  vol.  xx.,  part  i.,  pp.  357-365,  vol.  xliii., 
p.  208. 

Macauley,  C.  N.  Berkeley  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  July  28, '59.  Retiring  year  1923;  app.  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Asst.  Surg.  August  10,  '82;  accepted  August  12,  '82;  Captain  and  \ 
Surgeon  August  10,  '87.  Service—  At  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  August  26,  '82, 
to  May  5,  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Bennett,  Dak.,  June  22,  '83,  to  August  31,  '84 ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Sisseton,  Dak.,  Oct.,  '84,  to  June  4,  '85 ;  Ft.  A.  Lincoln,  Dak., 
June  10,  '85,  to  Sept.  25,  '85;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Poplar  River,  Mont,  Oct.  •,. 
'85,  to  July  27,  '87 ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft.  Gibson,  Ind.  Ter.,  August  3,  '87,  to  March 

11,  '88;  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  March  13  to ;  in  field  in  Oklahoma  with  tr 

April  19,  '89,  to  Oct.  28,  '89 ;  Marksman  '83-88 ;  Sharpshooter,  '85  and  '88.  ///<- 
tory— Son  of  Rear  Admiral  Etlw.  Yorke  Macauley,  U.  S.  N.;  grandson  of  Lieut. 
Daniel  S.  Macauley,  U.  S.  N. ;  grand-nephew  of  Commodore  Chas.  Stewart 
MacCauley,  and  great-grand-nephew  of  Commodore  Chas.Stewart,  U.  S.  N. 

MacConnell,  Charles  C.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pennsylvania.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  15,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  August 
1,  '63;  Captain  May  1,  75;  retired  April  18,  '83,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
I  Ire  ret  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  L'7,  V.:2,  tor  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  Peninsula  campaign  in  Va.;  Capt.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Maj.  March  25,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  during  the  attack  on  Fort  Steadinan,  Va. 

Macdonald,  Godfrey  H.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Ap- 
pointed from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  13,  T83. 


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Macfeely,  Robert  (Brigadier  and  Com.  Gen.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  July 
1,  1826.  Retiring  year  1890.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
Juli  ' 


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to  Sept.  3,  '64  ;  Major  and'Com.  Sub.  Feb.  9,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  and  Com.  Gen.  of 

Sub.,  April  14,  75;  accepted  April  30,  75.    Brevet  rank— Lieut.  Col.  and  Col. 

March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.    Staff  positions 

occupied— ~R.  Q.  M.  4th  Inf.  Sept.  10,  '56,  to  May  18,  '61. 

MaoGowan,  Alexander  B.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Edinburgh,  Scot- 
land, Dec.  16,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Ac- 
tual rank— 1st  Lieut.  1st  Cal.  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  10,  '63  ;  Cap- 
tain 6th  Cal.  Inf.  July  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  31,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf. 
Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  17,  '66 ;  Captain  Aug.  30, 
71.  Honorably  mentioned — In  defense  of  Fort  Apache  against  attack  by  Apache 
Indians  Aug.-Sept.,  '81 ;  reported  for  "distinguished  gallantry  and  as  worthy  of 
especial  commendation  and  reward  for  exposing  himself  freely  in  defense  of  Post, 
and  for  retaking  the  saw-mill  from  which  guard  had  been  driven.  (Signed  E.  A. 
Carr,  Colonel  6th  Cav.  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Commanding)."  Service— Served  in  Cal., 
Ariz,  and  N.  Mex.  until  mustered  out  in  Oct.,  '65 ;  served  in  N.  Y.,  Va.,  Wash., 
S.  C.,  Cal.,  Idaho,  in  the  Nez  Perces  and  Bannock  campaigns,  Ariz. ;  at  present 
in  S.  Dak.  Staff  positions  occupied — At  various  times  Acting  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 
S.,  Ord.  Officer,  Signal  Officer,  Indian  Agent  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  and  several 
times  as  a  doctor  when  in  the  field.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  In  defense  of  Fort 
Apache  against  the  attacks  made  by  Apaches  on  that  post  in  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '81. 

Mackay,  James  O.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  S.  Appointed  from 
Nevada.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  8,  '83. 

Mackenzie,  Alexander  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Wisconsin,  May 
25,  1844.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  111.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  '64.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  13,  '64;  Captain  March 
7,  '67;  Major  April  5,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  March  13,  '65,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Asst.  Engr.  Dept.  of  Arkansas, 
'64-65 ;  Asst.  Engr.  repairs  at  Fort  Washington,  '65  ;  examining  levees  of  Lower 
Mississippi, '65-66;  improvement  of  harbors  of  Lake  Michigan, '66-68;  at  Wil- 
let's  Point,  '68-74;  Asst.  Engr.  repairs  of  Louisville  and  Portland  Canal  and  im- 
provement of  Falls  of  the  Ohio  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  74-77 ;  on  works  under  charge 
of  Maj.  Weitzel,  77-78,  being  in  temporary  charge,  78;  in  charge  of  improve- 
ment of  Upper  Mississippi,  79,  to ;  member  of  Missouri  River  Commission 

created  by  Act  of  Congress  July  5,  '84.     Commands  held — Co.  A,  Batt.  of  Eugrs., 
at  Willet's  Point,  '68-74. 

Macklin,  James  B.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Corporal  Co.  "B,"  16th  Ind. 
Vol.  Inf.,  from  April  22,  '61,  to  May  23,  '62;  Pvt.  Co.  "K,"  16th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf., 
June  1,  '62;  discharged  Aug.  18,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  19,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '63  ;  Captain  Dec.  20,  '64;  hon.  mustered  out  June  30,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  31st  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  9,  '67  ;  accepted  Aug.  16,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  15, 
'69 ;  assigned  to  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  14,  '69 ;  out  of  service  Nov.  20,  76 ;  app. 
2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Jan.  12,  77;  accepted  Jan.  17,  77;  1st  Lieut.  April  24,  '86. 

MacMurray,  Junius  W.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  near  Carondelet,  Mo., 
May  1,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907;  appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life;  graduated 
at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe.  Va.,  class  of  71.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut  1st  Mo. 
Inf.  April  29,  '61 ;  transferred  to  1st  Mo.  Light  Art.  June  10,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep. 
1,  '61 ;  Capt.  Nov.  1;  '63 ;  hon.  mus.  out  July  20,  '65  ;  Capt.  2d  Mo.  Light  Art. 
July  21,  '65;  hon.  mus.  out  Nov.  20,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st 
Lieut.  March  20,  '66 ;  accepted  April  7,  '66 ;  Capt.  April  19,  '82.  Brevet  rank— 
Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Corinth, 
Miss.;  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of 
Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Brevet  Major  of  Volunteers  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mer- 

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362  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  IT.   S.   ARMY.  MAC 

itorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Recom- 
mended for  commission  in  regular  army  by  Gens.  Quinby,  Logan,  McPherson 
and  Grant ;  commanding  Brigade,  Division,  Corps  and  Army  of  Tenn.  Service — 
Engaged  in  blockade  of  the  Mississippi  River  at  Marine  Hospital,  against  steam- 
ers bringing  munitions  of  war  captured  by  Confederates  at  Baton  Rouge  Arsenal, 
La.,  to  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  moved  with  Gen.  Lyon's  command  up  the  river  by  trans- 
port; expedition  into  Southwestern  Mo.;  assigned  to  recruiting  service;  regiment 
reorganized  and  ordered  to  Camp  of  Instruction  near  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  with  Fre- 
mont's expedition  in  Southwest  Missouri;  in  Regular  Brigade,  Oct.,  61,  to  Feb., 
'62;  transferred  to  Army  of  the  Mississippi,  Feb.  22,  '82 ;  assigned  to  Cav.  Div.; 
member  of  a  general  Court  Martial  and  of  Military  Commission  for  trial  of  spies, 
etc.;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Dec.,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65  ;  assigned  to  duty  as  assistant  to 
Chief  of  Artillery,  Dept.  of  Missouri,  and  as  Inspector  of  Artillery  Feb.,  '»',:>;  in 
charge  of  reconstruction  of  fortifications  at  New  Madrid,  Mo.;  served  with  Pow- 
der River  Indian  Expedition  on  march  from  Franklin,  Mo.,  to  Valley  of  the 
Powder  River,  Mont.,  from  June  1st  to  Nov.  12,  '65 ;  in  charge  of  scouts,  recon- 
noisance,  etc.;  engaged  with  Sioux,  Cheyenne  and  Arapahoe  Indians  near  Yellow- 
stone River  and  thence  to  mouth  of  Little  Powder  River,  Sept.  1,  2,  3,  8,  9,  10,  '65. 
Hegular  service— Joined  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.  10,  '66;  transferred 
to  Battery  "  G ,"  at  Artillery  School  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.;  joined  May  1,  70; 


detailed  as  rroi.  01  Military  science  and  lactica,  university  01  mi8souri,aiv_/t 
bia,  Mo.,  and  Rolla,  Mo.,  from  March  1,  72,  to  Feb.  26,  73;  in  charge  of  instruc- 
tion in  engineering  and  land  surveying ;  in  charge  of  parks  and  grounds  of  the 
University;  transferred  to  the  Cornell  University,  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  March  1,  '?:>; 
(in  charge  of  park  and  landscape  engineering);  relieved  June  17,  75;  temporari- 
ly attached  to  Battery  "  H  "  near  Charleston,  S.  C.;  ordered  to  report  for  duty  :il 
regimental  headquarters  on  its  arrival  at  New  York  City,  Nov.  •_".»,  7-~>;  joined  :it 
Fort  Adams,  R.  1.,  Dec.  29,  75;  on  temporary  duty  in  Dept.  of  Mo.,  at  Fort  Sill, 
Ind.  Ty.,  76  ;  in  camps  on  Buck  Creek,  Texas  and  Ind.  Ty.,  from  Sep.  30  to  iVr 
6,  76;  en  route  to  post  at  U.  S.  Arsenal,  Washington,  D.  C.;  arrived  Dec.  6, 
at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from  April  11,  77,  to  Dec.,  79;  at  Union  College,  Scheuec- 
tady,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  20,  79 ;  in  charge  of  sanitary  and  landscape  engineering  of  the 
College  campus,  park  and  buildings  and  instructor  of  photography  in  connection 
with  chemical  laboratory ;  designed  and  constructed  system  of  sewers  for  college ; 
relieved  June  30,  '83 ;  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  Sept.  14,  '83 ; 
at  Fort  Canby,  Wyo.  Ty.,  from  Sept.  16,  '83,  to  Jan.  11,  '84;  on  suggestion 
of  the  Medical  Director  of  the  Department  of  the  Columbia,  directed  by  the 
Department  Commander  to  make  plans  and  estimates  for  sanitary  system  for 
Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.  Ty.;  absent  on  detached  service  investigating  grievances 
of  the  Lower  Columbia  River  Indians,  and  in  surveying  lands,  claimed  as  im- 
provements by  Indians  in  the  region  between  the  Cascades  of  Columbia  and 
Priest's  Rapids;  in  addition  to  other  duties  directed  to  take  charge  of  the  office 
and  act  as  Engineer  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  and  to  take  station  at  Port- 
land, Oregon  ;  in  charge  of  the  manufacture  of  drain  and  sewer  pipes  for  sewer 
system  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.  Ty.,  at  Buena  Vista  potteries  near  Portland, 
Oregon;  assigned  to  station  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.  Ty.;  designed  sanitary  sys- 
tem for  Fort  Coeur  d'Alene,  Idaho;  member  of  board  of  Art.  officers  to  report 
on  places  for  defense  of  entrances  to  Admiralty  Inlet  and  Puget  Sound,  Wash. 
Ty.;  designed  a  system  of  wells,  pumps,  reservoir  for  water  supply  of  Vancouver 
Bks.,  Wash.  Ty.;  relieved  from  duty  at  hdqrs  Dept.  of  Columbia,  Oct.  30,  '85;  at 
Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.;  on  special  duty  inspecting  the  water  works  and 
sewerage  system  at  Forts  Grant  and  Apache,  Arizona,  and  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M., 
and  in  preparing  plans  for  construction  and  reconstruction  of  works  at  these 
stations,  from  Jan.  4  to  Feb.  8,  '89 ;  at  Ft.  Mason,  Cal.,  Feb.  8,  '89.  M<ifrj>n.*ifi»n* 
occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  Ft.  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  Sep.  13,  '67,  to  Jan.  l>!»,  70. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  capture  of  Camp  Jackson  and  about 


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1200  rebel  prisoners  May  10,  '61 ;  at  capture  of  Jefferson  City,  Mo.,  June  15,  '61 ; 
in  engagement  near  Booneville,  Mo.,  June  19,  '61  (commanded  skirmish  line) ; 
engaged  near  Springfield,  Mo.,  Nov.  4,  '61 ;  engagement  and  capture  of  1500  pris- 
oners at  Blackwater,  Mo.,  Dec.  20,  '61 ;  engaged  at  siege  of  New  Madrid  and  Isl- 
and No.  10,  March,  '62 ;  engaged  with  gun-boats  at  Point  Pleasant,  Mo.,  April 
5-12,  '62  (five  attacks  by  two  to  five  steamers)  ;  engaged  in  blockade  of  the  Miss, 
against  rebel  gun -boat  fleet  at  Riddle's  Point,  Mo.,  and  Tiptonville,  Ky.,  March 

i  O   4-/-V     A  ^..il    £     >f!O  .     tV...*.   "DJ11~m     T<««  A :i      »£ft.     '  I     _i   T7> • '       •»«•• 


June  3,  '62  ;  affair  at  Rienzi,  Miss.,  June  5,  '62 ;  affair  nearBlackland,  Miss.,  June 
7,  '62;  engagement  at  Booneville,  Miss.,  July  1,  '62;  affair  near  Tuscumbia,  Ala. 


Miss.,  Nov.  12,  '62;  Coffeeville,  Miss.,  Dec.  5,  '62;  attack  on  Fort  Hindman, 
Miss.,  March  20,  '63;  battle  of  Port  Gibson,  Miss.,  May  1,  '63;  Bayou  Pierre, 
Miss.,  May  2,  '63  ;  Hankinson's  Ferry,  Miss.,  May  3,  '63 ;  battle  of  Raymond, 
Miss.,  May  12,  '63  ;  affair  at  Clinton,  Miss.,  May  13,  '63  ;  battle  of  Jackson,  Miss., 
May  14,  '63  ;  battle  of  Champion  Hills,  Miss.,  May  16,  '63 ;  battle  of  the  Big 
Black,  Miss.,  May  17,  '63 ;  assault  on  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  May  22,  '63 ;  siege  of 
Vicksburg,  Miss.,  May  18  to  July  4,  '63  (two  11-inch  Dahlgren  guns  from  gun- 
boat "Tuscumbia,"  added  to  the  battery  armament);  siege  of  Jackson,  Miss., 
July  5  to  15,  '63.  Gtm/iuimls  held— Bait,  of  2d  Mo.  Lt.  Art.  (serving  as  Cav.)  '65  ; 
Battery  M,  1st  Mo.  Lt.  Art.,  Sept,  20  to  Oct.  26,  '63;  defenses  at  Springfield,  Mo., 
from  May,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65 ;  Battery  and  post  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  from 
Nov.  1  to  Dec.  28,  '66 ;  Battery  from  June  20  to  July  17,  '67  ;  from  Oct.  16  to 
Nov.  2,  '69;  from  Jan.  21  to  Feb.  10,  '70;  Battery  and  post  of  Fort  Ontario,  N. 
Y.,  from  June  19  to  July  15,  71,  and  from  Aug.  29  to  Sept.  20,  71 ;  Battery  from 
April  13  to  17,  76;  from  May  7  to  13,  76 ;  from  Aug.  30  to  Sept.  3,  76  ;  from  Sep. 
30  to  Dec.  6,  76  ;  from  Dec.  24  to  28,  76 ;  from  June  27  to  July  6,  77;  from  Dec. 
4,  77,  to  Jan.  2,  78;  from  April  2  to  15,  78;  from  May  5  to  11,  78  ;  from  May 
16  to  26,  78  ;  from  June  27  to  30,  78 ;  from  Dec.  3  to  8,  78 ;  from  Dec.  23,  78, 
to  Jan.  9, 79;  from  June  11  to  15,  79;  from  June  30  to  July  29,  79;  from  Nov. 
15  to  21,79;  post  of  Fort  Canby,  Washington  Territory,  from  September  16,  '83, 
to  January  11,  '84;  and  post  of  Fort  Mason,  California,  February  8,  '89. 
History — 1,  '43.  Educated  for  civil  engineer.  Volunteered  as  a  substitute 
in  Co.  B,  Engineer  Battalion  National  Guard  S.  Mo.,  during  campaign  Kansas 
Border  in  Missouri,  October,  November  and  December,  '60,  under  order  Governor 
of  that  State.  "Master  of  Arts,"  University  of  Missouri.  Editor  "History  of 
the  Schenectady  Patent,  a  History  of  the  Lower  Mohawk  River  in  Dutch  and 
English  Times,  1614  to  1800."  Compiler  of  "  Notarial  Papers  and  Translations 
from  Dutch  Records  of  Fort  Orange  (Albany,  N.  Y.)."  Writer  of  various  Cvssays 
on  Sanitary  Engineering  for  small  towns  and  villages.  Member  of  the  Grand 
Army  of  the  Republic  (Garfield  Post,  Portland,  Oregon) ;  member  of  the  Loyal 
Legion  (Charter  member  Oregon  Commandery) ;  member  Society  Army  of  the 
Tennessee;  member  U.  S.  Service  Institution  ;  member  Naval  Institute.  Sharp- 
shooters— no  medals;  during  the  bombardment  of  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C.,  commenced 
recruiting  volunteers  in  State  of  Missouri  under  call  of  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  but  in  opposition  to  the  Governor  of  the  State  of  Missouri ;  re- 
cruited a  company,  which  was  accepted  for  defense  of  the  U.  S.  Arsenal  at  St. 
Louis,  Mo. ;  was  sworn  in  with  this  company  after  midnight  of  April  20,  '61,  in 
St.  Louis  Arsenal,  by  Captain  Nathaniel  Lyon,  2d  U.S.  Infantry;  Brigadier 
General  Harney.  Cemd'g  Dept.  of  the  West,  refused  to  recognize  the  swearing  in 
of  volunteers  for  this  purpose  by  Capt.  Lyon,  without  authority  from  the  Gov- 
ernor of  Missouri,  but  the  men  and  officers  were  retained  in  the  Arsenal,  armed 
for  its  defense  and  performing  the  duties  of  guards;  on  the  25th  of  April,  '61,  the 


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command  was  sworn  in  by  Lieut.  Rufus  Saxton,  4th  Artillery,  as  Co.  B,  Rifle 
Battalion,  1st  Missouri  Volunteers ;  Lieut  Saxton  not  being  a  regularly  designated 
Mustering  Officer,  the  company  was  again  duly  sworn  into  service  on  the  29th  of 
April,  '61,  by  Lieut.  John  M.  Schofield,  1st  U.  S.  Artillery,  Mustering  Officer 
(Major  1st  Missouri  Infantry  Volunteers),  as  Co.  B,  Saxton  Rifle  Battalion  of  the 
1st  Missouri  Volunteers. 

MacNutt,  Ira  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  July  25,  1850. 
Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  July  1, 
'66  ;  graduated  June  15,  '70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.,  June  15,  70; 
1st  Lieut.  Ord.,  June  13,  78  ;  accepted  June  28,  78 ;  Capt.  (fourteen  years'  ser- 
vice) June  14,  '86. 

Maoomb,  Augustus  C.  (First  Lieutenant  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Michigan. 
Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—ZA  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Jan.  23, 
78;  accepted  Jan.  29,  78;  transferred  to  5th  Cav.,  June  3,  79;  1st  Lieut., 
March  11,  '87. 

Macomb,  Montgomery  M.  (First  Lieutenant  4th  Art.).    Born  in  Mich. 
Appointed  from  111.     Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  Sept.  1,  70;  graduated  June 
17,  74.     Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.,  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  6,  '79. 
Service — Asst.  Professor  Dept.  of  Drawing  at  Mil.  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y 
since  Aug.  27,  '87.     Staff ' petition  occupied— A.  D.  C.,  Aug.  3,  75,  to  April  21,  76. 

Macomber,  John  H.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  1st  Vt.  Vol.  H.  Art., 
from  Aug.  12,  '62,  to  July  10,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Vt.  Vol.  H.  Art.,  July  11,  '63  ; 
Capt.  1st  Vt.  Vol.  H.  Art.,  May  23,  '65  ;  hon.  must.  out.  Aug.  25,  '65  ;  Post  Chap. 
U.  S.  A.,  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  Sept.  15,  '80.  Brevet  rank—E\t.  Capt.  Vol., 
April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  assault  before  Petersburg, 
Va.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '62-65  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  '64  ;  wounded  in  head  at  battle  of  Cold  Harbor;  taken  pri.som-r 
near  Weldon  Railroad,  below  Petersburg,  Va.,  June  23,  '64 ;  paroled  Aug.,  Y.4  ; 
shot  through  the  body  in  the  battle  before  Petersburg,  April  2,  '65  ;  assigned  to 
duty  at  Fort  Custer,  Montana,  Oct.  20,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Sherman,  '90. 

Madden,  Daniel  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Appointed  from  the 
Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  E,  2d  U.  S.  Drag.,  and  Co.  11,  1st  Drag., 
from  Dec.  9,  '50,  to  Dec.  9,  '55  ;  Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  B,  2d  Drag.,  from 
May  1,  '56,  to  April  28,  '61  ;  Com.  Sgt.  6th  Cavalry,  from  August  14,  '61.  to 
Nov.  3,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.,  Nov.  1,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  3,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut., 
May  4,  '64;  Capt.,  May  10,  '67;  Maj.  7th  Cav.,  May  21,  '86;  retired  Oct.  5. 
at  his  own  reauest,  over  thirty  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.,  June 
9,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va. ; 
Capt.,  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  termina- 
ting with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  Army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Service — 
At  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  to  March,  '52  ;  in  New  Mexico,  to  Dec.,  '55  ;  engaged 
in  expeditions  against  the  Navajo,  Apache,  and  White  Mountain  Apache  In- 
dians ;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  May,  '56 ;  in  Kan.,  to  Sept.,  '57  ;  in  the  Utah  expe- 
dition, and  in  Utah,  to  May,  '61 ;  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Sept.,  '61 ;  in  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  '61-65  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated 
in  the  campaigns  of  '62-63  until  wounded ;  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer  at 
Boston,  Mass.,  from  Sept.,  '63,  to  May,  '64 ;  participated  in  the  campaign  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  '64 ;  Asst.  Provost-Marshal  Army  of  the  Shenandoah, 
Nov.,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65  ;  on  duty  with  Maj.-Gen.  Casey,  Washington,  D.  C.,  March 
to  April,  '65  ;  at  Fort  Richardson,  Tex,,  and  at  posts  in  other  parts  of  the  South- 
west until  retired.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Williams- 
burg  ;  actions  of  Slatersville,  New  Kent  Court-House,  New  Bridge,  Mechanics- 
ville  ;  battle  of  Hanover  Court-House,  Seven  Days'  Fight  (acting  Aide-de-Camp 
to  Gen.  McClellan),  actions  of  Falls  Church,  Charlestown,  Hillsboro',  Philemont, 
Uniontown,  Upperville,  Barber's  Cross-Roads,  Amiaville,  Sulphur  Springs,  and 
battle  of  Beverly  Ford  (wounded);  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  action  of  Darby's 
Mill,  and  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va. 


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Madden,  Frank  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland  Jan.  4,  1846. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  B,  55th, 
Co-.  K,  88th,  and  Co.  H,  40th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  March  1,  '62,  to  April  23,  '64  ;  Private  gen- 
eral service  and  Co.  K,  44th  Inf.,  July  19,  '65,  to  Nov.  14,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  Inf.  July 
28,  '66  ;  unassigned  April  22,  '69 ;  retired  Dec.  31,  70,  loss  of  left  leg  from  wound  in 
line  of  duty.  Service — Served  in  Peninsular  Campaign  April,  '62,  to  June,  '63 ; 
at  Platteburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  March,  '67,  to  April,  '69 ;  Recruiting  Officer  Mounted 
Service  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.,  '69,  to  March,  '70  ;  at  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  May 
to  Dec.  31,  '70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  following  battles,  viz. : 
Williamsburg,  Va.,  Fair  Oaks  or  Seven  Pines,  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  Fredericksburg, 
Va.,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  Second  Bull  Run  and  at  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  2,  '63, 
where  he  was  wounded,  losing  left  leg.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  March,  '67,  to  April,  '69 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  at  Cav.  Depot,  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  May  to  Dec.  31,  '70. 

Magnitzky,  Gustave  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Prussia  March  28, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt. 
and  sergeant  Co.  C,  sergeant  and  1st  sergeant  Co.  G,  20th  Mass.  Inf.,  and  Co.  E, 
21st  Veteran  Reserve  Corps,  July  18,  '61,  to  March  29,  '64 ;.  1st  lieutenant  20th 
Mass.  Inf.  March  29,  '64  ;  captain  20th  Mass.  Inf.  June  30,  '64 ;  mustered  out  July 
16,  '65  ;  2d  lieutenant  30th  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  unassigned  April  20,  '69;  assigned 
to  14th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  '70 ;  retired  Nov.  14,  71,  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank 
— Brevet  1st  lieutenant  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  brevet  captain  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Petersburg,  Va. 

Magrruder,  David  L.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Maryland  April  23,  1825. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  1,  '50; 
accepted  March  22,  '50  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  1,  '55 ;  Major  and  Surg.  April 
16,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Surg.  June  30,  '82 ;  Col.  and  Surg.  July  26,  '86;  retired 
April  23,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war.  Service — In  New  Mexico  to  Oct.,  '54 ;  at  Fort 
Pierre,  Dakota  Ty.,  to  July,  '56  ;  at  Fort  Lookout,  Dakota  Ty.,  to  June,  '57 ;  at 
Fort  Randall,  Dakota  Ty.,  to  Oct.;  '60 ;  in  charge  Infirmary  Hospital,  Washington, 
D.  C.,,  to  June,  '61 ;  Medical  Director  Gen.  McDowell's  Army  to  Aug.,  '62 ;  pres- 
ent at  Battle  of  First  Bull  Run  July,  '61 ;  at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  Feb.,  '63 ;  Med- 
ical Director  Department  of  Missouri,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Oct.,  '63 ;  Chief  Medical 
Purveyor  of  Western  Department,  Louisville,  Ky.,  to  March,  '66  ;  Medical  Direc- 
tor Department  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  June,  '66 ;  Attending  Surgeon  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  to  May,  '67  ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  to  Oct.,  70  ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Riley,  Kansas,  to  Feb.,  71 ;  Attending  Surgeon  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
to  Sept.,  73;  Medical  Director  Department  of  Arizona  to  Jan.,  77;  leave  of  ab- 
sence to  April,  77  ;  Attending  Surgeon  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  March,  '80  ;  Medical  Di- 
rector Department  of  the  Missouri,  Fort  ^eavenworth,  Kansas,  to  June,  '84 ;  'At- 
tending Surgeon  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  April  23,  '89. 

Magnire,  Edward  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Tennessee  Aug.  31, 1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  29,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Feb.  15,  '69;  Capt.  June  14,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt. 
Eng.  from  Dec.  7,  '68,  to  May  1,  71.  Service— On  duty  with  Eng;  Batt.  '67-69; 
under  orders  of  Major  Comstock,  Detroit,  Mich.,  71-75 ;  under  orders  of  Major 
Craighill,  Baltimore,  Md!,  75-76;  Eng.  Officer  Department  of  Dakota  76-83;  on 
duty  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  '90. 


at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '67.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  17,  '67; 
1st  Lieut.  Feb.  22,  '69;  Captain  (14  years'  service)  June  17,  '81.  Service— Served 
on  Artillery  duty  at  the  Mil.  Acad.  July  4  to  Aug.  28,  '67 ;  waiting  orders  Aug. 
28  to  Sept.  27,  '67 ;  on  duty  with  Engineer  Batt.  at  Willet's  Point,  Sept.  27,  '67, 
to  July  27,  '69 ;  and  at  West  Point  July  27,  '69,  to  Aug.  28,  72 ;  Ass't  Engineer 
of  the  Survey  of  West  Shore  Railway  in  the  neighborhood  of  West  Point,  N.  Y., 


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July  28  to  Dec.  24, '69;  Ass't  Professor  of  Engineering  at  Military  Academy 
Oct.  5,  '69,  to  July  1,  '70 ;  Ass't  Instructor  of  Practical  Military  Engineering 
Feb.  1,  70,  to  Aug.  28,  72 ;  Ass't  Engineer  of  the  Improvement  of  the  Ohio 
River,  near  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Sept.  14  to  Dec.  3,  72 ;  of  examination  of  water 
gauges  on  the  lower  Mississippi  and  its  tributaries  Dec.  6,  72,  to  Jan.  23,  73 ;  of 
survey  of  Youghiogheny  River  from  West  Newton  to  McKeesport,  Aug.  to  Sept., 
73;  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  Dec.  12,  73,  to  April  28,  74;  of  improvement  of  Ohio 
River,  May  10,  74,  to  Aug.. 14,  '84  ;  survey  of  Allegheny  River  July  to  Sept.,  74 ; 
leave  of  absence  in  Europe,  for  professional  studies,  March  7  to  June  7,  76 ;  Re- 
corder of  Board  of  Engineers  to  select  site  for  Movable  Dam  on  the  Ohio  River, 
April,  75;  for  improvement  of  the  Ohio  River,  Feb.,  77;  and  for  plan  of  Lock- 
gate  for  Movable  Dam,  Jan.,  78;  Superintending  Engineer  of  the  improvement 
of  the  Ohio,  Monongahela  and  Little  Kanawha  Rivers,  March  23  to  July  8,  78  ; 
and  of  construction  of  Harbor  of  Refuge  near  Cincinnati,  O.,  and  improvement 
of  Guyandotte  and  Big  Sandy  Rivers,  June  26  to  Julv  8,  78;  Resident  Engineer 
in  local  charge  of  construction  of  Lock  and  Movable  Dam  on  the  Ohio  River, 
near  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Aug.  17,  78,  to  Aug.  14,  '84;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  April 
1  to  Dec.  1,  '81 ;  absent  in  Europe,  for  professional  studies,  Oct.  11,  '83,  to  June 
11,  '84;  Ass't  to  Engineer  Commissioner,  D.  p.,  May  11,  '80,  to  June  30,  '86; 
Ass't  to  Colonel  Q.  A.  Gillmore,  Corps  of  Engineers,  at  New  York  City,  .Inly  1 
to  Aug.  29,  '86;  in  charge  of  improvement  of  Harbors  of  Hrie,  Pa.,  Dunkirk, 
Buffalo,  Wilson,  Olcott  and  Oak  Orchard,  N.  Y.,  and  of  Niagara  River,  N.  Y., 
since  Aug.  30,  '86.  Command*  held— Co.  A,  Batt.  of  Engineers,  Aug.  15,  '84,  to 
May  10,  '85.  History— Son  of  Professor  D.  H.  Mahan,  Professor  <-t  Civil  and 
Military  Engineering  and  Art  of  War  at  U.  S.  Mil.  A  cad. 

Maize,  William  R.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana,  Pa.,  Feb.  14, 
1844,  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  .!'•/»/«// 
/•'////—Private  Co.  K,  19th  Penn.  Vols.,  April  18, '61 ;  discharged  An-  '».  "1  ; 
2d  Lieut.  78th  Pa.  Vols.  Aug.  27,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '63;  must,  out  N»v.  1, 
'«>4;  app.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  April  23, '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  22,  '67;  unassigned 
April  17,  '69;  assigned  to  L'Oth  Inf.  April  2,  70;  Capt.  May  6,  '82.  Brevet  rank-— 
Brevet  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Stone  River,  Tenn. ;  unassigned  April  17,  '69.  Service — In  the  field  during  the 
war ;  at  the  Cav.  Depot,  Carlisle,  Pa.,  Sept.,  '69,  to  May,  70 ;  Fort  Ransom,  D. 
T.,  summer  of  70 ;  Fort  Abercrombie,  D.  T.,  70-71 ;  Fort  Wadsworth,  D.  T., 
72-73 ;  Fort  Pembina,  D.  T.,  Oct.,  73,  to  May,  75 ;  Fort  Seward,  D.  T.,  May,  75, 
to  Aug.,  76 ;  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  June,  77,  to  Jan.,  79 ;  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex., 
summer  of  '80;  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Nov.,  '81,  to  May,  '82;  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  June 
to  Nov.,  '82;  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  June,  '85,  to  Aug.,  '86;  Camp  Poplar  River, 
Mont.,  Aug.,  '86,  to  Sept.,  '87;  Inspector  of  Indian  supplies  at  Fort  Peck  Ind. 
Agency,  Aug.,  '86,  to  Aug.,  '87;  awaiting  retirement,  for  disability  contracted  in 
line^of  duty,  since  Marcn  19,  '88.  8taff  position*  o<><-u}>i,-<l — Served  as  Aide-de- 
camp to  the  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  commanding  3d  Brig.,  2a  Div.,  14th  Army  Corps., 
during  the  campaign  from  Murfreesboro  ,  Tenn.,  to  Chickamauga  and  Chatta- 
nooga in  '63;  served  on  the  staff  of  the  1st  Div.,  14th  A.  C.,  with  Bvt.  Major 
Generals  R.  W.  Johnson,  John  H.  King  and  W.  P.  Carlin  during  the  campaign 
from  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  to  Atlanta  and  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  in  '64 ;  Depot  and  P"-t 
Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Cav.  Depot,  Carlisle,  Pa.,  Sept.,  '69,  to  May, 
70 ;  Post  and  Depot  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Abercrombie,  70-71 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  D.  T.,  72-73 ;  Post  Adj.'  at  Fort  Pembina,  D.  T., 
Oct.,  73,  to  May,  75 ;  Depot  and  Post  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Seward,  D.  T., 
May,  75,  to  Aug.,  76 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  Nov.,  '81,  to 
May,  '82.  Commands  held— Fort  Ransom,  D.  T.,  summer  of  70 ;  Co.  I,  June, 
77,  to  Jan.,  79;  Co.  K,  summer  of  '80  ;  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  June  to  Nov.,  '82. 

Maley,  Thomas  B.  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  111. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—P\i.  and  Sgt.  Co.  I,  and  Qm.  SL't. 
2d  U.  S.  Cav.  from  May  15,  '55,  to  April  15,  '60 ;  1st  Lieut.,  R.  Qrn.  6th  Pa.  Vol. 
Cav.  Sep.  12,  '61 ;  resigned  April  22,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  April  14,  Y.i2  : 
accepted  April  23,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  July  17,  '62 ;  Capt.  July  28,  '66;  retired  with 


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rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  15,  70;  with  rank  of  Capt.  March  3,  75,  and  with  rank 
of  Lieut.  Col.  March  3,  77,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st 
Lieut.  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill, 
Va.;  Capt.  Sep.  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antie- 
tam,  Md.;  Maj.  July  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Deep  Bottom,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  5th  Cav.  from  June  27,  '62,  to  Dec. 
1/62 ;  R.  Qm.  5th  Cav.  from  Dec.  1,  '62,  to  Nov.  30,  '64.  Service— With  company  to 
May,  '62;  Act.  Eeg.  Adj.  to  June,  '62;  wounded  at  battle  near  Games'  Mill,  Va.; 
detached  service,  charge  of  regimental  property,  Sep.  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  with  regiment 
to  Jan.,  '63;  with  regiment  May  to  Dec.,  '63,  and  Jan.  to  July,  '64;  wounded  in 
action  near  Deep  Bottom,  Va.;  detached  service,  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  Nov.  '64,  to 
Dec.,  '65 ;  resigned  as  Regimental  Qm.  Nov.,  '64 ;  recruiting  service,  Carlisle  Bar- 
racks, to  Sep.,  '66;  commanding  company  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Mallery,  Garrick  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penna. 
Apr.  23. 1831.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  71st 
Pa.  Inf.  June  4,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  16,  '63 ;  Lieut.  Col.  13th  Pa.  Cav.  Feb. 
17,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  15,  'C4;  Lieut.  Col.  Vet.  Reserve  Corps,  July  1,  '64; 
accepted  July  16,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  5,  '66;  Capt.  43d  Inf.  July  28,  '66; 
accepted  Oct.  19,  '66  ;  unassigned  April  8,  '69 ;  assigned  to  1st  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70 ; 
retired  July  1,  79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  Vols.,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  a  skirmish  at  Garuett's  Farm,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  at  battle  of  Peach  Orchard,  Va.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— In  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in  the  report  on  the  Seven  Days'  Fight, 
series  i.,  vol  xi.  part  ii.,  pa^e  93.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war,  '61-64  ;  in 
early  part  of  '62  on  recruiting  service;  entered  Veteran  Reserve  Corps,  with  date 
of  July  1,  '64,  as  Lieut.  Col.  3d  Regiment  V.  R.  C.;  Judge  Advocate  of  general 
courts  martial  from  July,  '64,  to  Sep.,  '65 ;  then  commanded  regiment  in  Maine 
andjVermont  to  Jan.,  '66 ;  successively,  A.  Insp.  G.,  A.  A.  G.  and  Asst.  Commis- 
sioner of  Bureau  R.  F.  and  A.  L.  in  Virginia ;  app.  Captain  43d  U.  S.  Inf.  July 
28,  '66 ;  from  Sep.,  '67,  to  March,  '68,  com.  Co.,  and  part  of  the  time  the  regiment, 
at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.;  Judge  Adv.  of  First  Mil.  Dist.,  State  of  Va.,  and  also  Sec- 
retary of  State  and  Adj.  Gen.  of  Va.,  with  the  rank  of  Brig  General,  until  Feb. 
15,  70,  some  of  the  time  being  Acting  Governor  of  Virginia;  May  18,  70,  Judge 
Advocate  of  General  Court  Martial  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.;  Aug.,  70,  reported  to 
the  office  of  Chief  Signal  Officer  U.  S.  A.,  at  Washington,  and  on  duty  as  Assist- 
ant, and  for  long  periods  Acting  Chief  Signal  Officer,  until  Aug.,  76,  when, 
having  been  assigned  to  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  (Dec.  15,  70),  he  was  ordered  to  Fort  Rice, 
D.  T.,  where  he  made  investigations  into  the  sign  language,  pictographs  and  my- 
thologies of  the  North  American  Indians,  resulting  in  an  order  of  the  Secretary 
of  War  (June  13,  77)  to  report  to  Major  J.  W.  Powell,  in  charge  of  the  geological 
and  geographical  survey  of  the  Rocky  Mountain  region  ;  July  1,  79,  retired  for 
wounds  received  in  line  of  duty,  and  accepted  appointment  of  Ethnologist  of  the 
Bureau  of  Ethnology,  Smithsonian  Institution,  which  he  now  (1890)  holds.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Commanding  Co.  and  engaged  in  actions  at  Lewinsville,  Munson's 
Hill,  Fall's  Church  and  Ball's  Bluff,  Va.;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  brigade  Oct.  23,  '61 ;  '62 
returned  to  command  of  Co.,  and  in  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Seven  Pines,  Peach 
Orchard  (when  commanded  left  wing  of  regiment)  and  Savage's  Station ;  there 
taken  prisoner,  having  received  two  severe  wounds  and  left  on  the  field,  from 
whence  he  was  taken  to  Libby  Prison  at  Richmond,  Va.;  promoted  Feb.  17,  '63, 
to  Lieut.  Col.  13th  Pa.  Cav.;  commanded  regiment  in  engagements  of  Winchester, 
Culpepper  and  others  in  Va.  in  '63-4;  commanded  Provisional  Regiment  in  July, 
'64,  in  defense  of  Washington  against  Early,  and  engaged  near  Fort  Stevens. 
Commands  held — Regiment  in  Maine  and  Vermont,  '65  and  '66.  History — Son  of  the 
President  Judge  of  Circuit  Court  of  Pa.,  and  in  direct  line  from  Peter  Mallery, 
who  arrived  in  Boston,  from  England,  in  1638.  Several  ancestors  were  military 
officers  in  the  Colonial  service  and  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Through  his 
mother  he  was  descended  from  John  Harris,  founder  of  Harrisburg,  the  capital  of 
Pa.,  and  Wm.  Maclay,  first  U.  S.  Senator  from  Pa.  He  was  graduated  at  Yale 


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College  in  '50 ;  in  '53  received  the  degree  of  LL.D.  from  the  University  of  Pa., 
and  the  same  year  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  Philadelphia,  where  he  practiced 
law  and  engaged  in  editorial  work  until  the  first  call  for  troops  in  the  Civil  War. 
Col.  Mallery  is  an  honorary  or  active  member  of  several  scientific  and  literary 
societies  in  Europe  as  well  as  the  United  States,  and  was  a  founder  and  President 
of  the  Anthropological  Society  and  of  the  Cosmos  Club,  both  of  Washington  ; 
also  President  of  the  Philosophical  Society  and  of  the  Literary  Society  of  Wash- 
ington, and  Vice- President  of  the  American  Association  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science,  and  is  now  President  of  the  joint  commission  of  the  five  scientific  socie- 
ties of  Washington.  He  has  contributed  largely  to  periodical  literature,  but  his 
,  most  important  works,  some  of  which  have  been  translated,  are  the  following: 
"A  Calendar  of  the  Dakota  Nation  "  (Washington,  77),  "The  Former  and  Pres- 
ent Number  of  our  Indians  "  (Salem,  '78),  "Introduction  to  the  Study  of  the  Sign 
Language  among  the  N.  A.  Indians  as  illustrating  the  Gesture-  Speech  of  Man- 
kind "  (Washington,  '80),  "A  Collection  of  Gestures,  Signs  and  Signals  of  the  N .  A . 
Indians,  with  some  Comparisons"  ('80),  "  Sign  ^Language  among  N.  A.  Indians 
compared  with  that  among  Other  Peoples  and  Deaf  Mutes  "  ('81),  "  Pictographs 
of  the  N.  A.  Indians"  ('86),  "Manners  and  Meals"  ('88),  "Philosophy  and  Spe- 
cialties" ('89),  "Israelite  and  Indian,  a  Parallel  in  Planes  of  Culture"  (New 
York,  '89). 

Mallery,  John  C.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa..  Oct. 
21,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  Sept.  16,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Arfwit  r<ink—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June 
17/67;  1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '67;  Capt.  March  31,  '80.  .Service— Served  as 
Engineer  on  Survey  of  the  Northern  Lakes  Aug.,  '67,  to  Oct.,  '69  (leave  of  ab- 
sence Dec.  20,  '67,  to  April  5,  '68);  at  the  Mil.  Acad.,  as  Asst.  Professor  of  En- 
gineering and  Asst.  Instructor  of  Practical  Military  Engineering  Oct.  16,  V 
Aug.  30,  74,  and  on  duty  with  Engineer  Company  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Jan 
'71,  to  Oct.  29,  73  (leave  of  absence  in  Europe  June  8  to  Nov.  30,  72) ;  as  Chief 
Engineer  of  the  Department  of  California  and  Division  of  the  Pacific  net.  '24. 
74,  to  May  31,  78  (leave  of  absence  in  Europe  Oct.  2,  77,  to  March  14,  78,  ami 
on  temporary  duty  with  the  Commissioner  of  Education  in  connection  with  the 
Paris  Exposition  March  15,  78,  to  June  10,  78);  on  duty  with  Board  of  Commis- 
sioners to  determine  the  Boundary  Line  between  the  States  of  Virginia  and  West 
Virginia  June  10  to  July  10,  78;  with  Engineer  Battalion  at  Willet's  Point,  N. 
Y.,  as  Adjutant,  Treasurer  and  Acting  Signal  Ofilcer  July  13,  78,  to  March  31,  '80 ; 
with  Co.  C,  Battalion  Engineers,  March  31,  '80,  till  Nov.  23,  '83;  Engineer  1st  and 
2d  Light-House  Districts  from  Dec.  1,  '83,  to  May  18,  '85,  station  at  Boston,  V 
(on  sick  leave  from  Oct.  10,  '84,  to  May  10,  '85);  Engineer  4th  Light-House 
District  from  Mav  19,  '85,  to  July  7,  '87,  station  at  Philadelphia,  Pa. ;  Engineer 
of  the  5th  and  6th  Light-House  Districts  since  July  9,  '87,  station  at  Baltimore, 
Md.  Staff  position  ocninied—Adj.  Batt.  of  Engineers  July  26,  78,  to  March  31, 
'80.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Co.  C,  Batt.  of  Engineers,  from  March  31. 
'80,  to  Nov.  23,  '83. 

Mallory,  John  S.  (First  Lieut,  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  79.  AHnnl  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  13,  79  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  10,  '88.  Staff  positions  ominied— 
A.  D.  C.  Feb.  1,  '81,  to  Aug.  2,  '81. 

Maney,  James  A.  (First  Liert.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed  from 
Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  15,  77:  2d  Lieut.  l,r>th  Inf.  Aug.  23, 
77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  23,  '85. 

Mang-an,  Michael  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  Wisconsin— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sfct.  Co.  E,  6th  Wis. 
Vol.  Inf.,  from  June  28,  '61,  to  June  15,  '63;  1st,  Lieut.  6th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  June 
16,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  April  3,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  18,  '64; 
accepted  April  4,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  6,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan. 
22, '67;  accented  March  28,  '67;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  retired  Dec.  31,  70, 
from  loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty. 


MAN  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  369 

Manley,  John  A.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  May  22,  '37.  Re- 
tiring year  1901.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corpl.  and 
S*t.  Co.  F,  64th  N.Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Aug.  20,  '61,  to  March  1,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  64th 
N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  March  1,  '63  ;  Capt.  July  3,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  16,  '64;  2d 
Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  21,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  21,  '68; 
unassigned  April  26,  '69;  ass'd  to  20th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70;  Capt.  May  14,  '87. 

Mann,  James  D.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '73 ;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Ac- 
tual ra«£— 2d  Lieut,  7th  Cav.  June  15,  '77. 

Manr»,  William  A.  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.)  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Aug.  1,  '71  ;  graduated  June  16,  '75.  Ac- 
twd  r,m/;—2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  16,  75  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  19, '81.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Adj.  Jan.  30,  '85. 

Manning;',  William  C.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  Sept.  29, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1904 ;  app.  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt., 
Mus.,  Corp.  Co.  D,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  1st  Mass.  Inf.  May  22,  '61,  to  Feb.  20,  '63,  when 
discharged  at  Falmouth,  Va.,  on  account  of  wounds  received  at  "  2d  Bull  Run  ;" 
1st  Lieut.  35th  U.  S.  C.  T.  May  18,  '63,  to  Aug.  6,  '64 ;  Capt.  same  regiment  from 
last  date  to  Feb.  26,  '65 ;  Major  103d  U.  S.  C.  T.  Feb.  27,  '65,  to  May  5,  '66,  when 
honorably  mustered  out;  Second  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  transferred 
to  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  on  its  organization  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  7,  '67  ;  Captain 
March  1,  '86.  Service — Superintendent  of  the  Free  Schools  of  Savannah,  Ga., 
June  and  July,  '65  ;  served  in  Department  of  California,  '66-7  ;  Dept.  Columbia, 
'67  to  72 ;  Dept.  Arizona,  72-3 ;  General  Recruiting  Service  New  York  City, 
73-4;  in  Dept.  Platte,  74  to  77  ;  Dept.  Missouri,  77  to  '84;  Acting  General  In- 
structor of  Musketrv,  Department  of  the  Missouri,  from  April  2,  '81,  to  April  18, 
'83;  on  duty  at  Military  Prison  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June  1,  '83,  to  Aug.  31, 
'83 ;  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice  Department  of  the  Missouri,  Dec.  5,  '83,  to  Oct. 

9,  '84 ;  Dept.  of  the  East  '84  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  35th  U.  S.  C.  T. 

May  18,  '63,  to  Aug.  6,  '64 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  various  Districts  and  Brigades,  Dept. 
South,  from  June  11,  '64,  to  Feb.  27,  '65  ;  Adj.  23d  Inf.  July  8,  '68,  to  Dec.  7,  '69; 
A.  A.  G.  Gen.  Rec.  Ser.  N.  Y.  City,  73-74.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Participated 
in  the  following  battles,  sieges  and  minor  actions  :  First  Bull  Run,  Williamsburg, 
Fair  Oaks,  Savage  Station,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  Kettle  Run, 
Second  Bull  Run  (severely  wounded),  Fredericksburg,  Olustee  (severely  wounded), 
Honey  Hill ;  sieges,  Yorktown,  Charleston  ;  actions,  Blackburn's  Ford,  Va.,  July 
18,  '61 ;  Fair  Oaks,  Va.,  June  25,  '62  (wounded) ;  Boyd's  Neck,  S.  C.,  Dec.  5,  '64  ; 
Gregory's  Landing,  S.  C.,  Dec.  6,  '64;  Coosahatchie  Road,  S.  C.,  Dec.  7-9,  '64; 
Tonto  Basin,  Arizona  (with  Tonto  Apaches),  Dec.  13,  72.  Commands  held — Com- 
manding Regt.  from  July  2  to  No\».  2,  '65  ;  commanding  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  from 
July  16  to  Oct.  9,  '65  ;  commanding  Post  of  Savannah,  Ga.  (including  thirty -two 
counties  and  two  regiments),  March  and  April, '66. 

Mansfield,  Francis  W.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  11,  1848. 
Retiring  year  1912;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  '66;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  12, 


72,  till  June  14,  73,  was  attached  to  Company  I,  llth  Inf.,  and  with  that  Com- 
pany and  Company  K,  4th  Cav.,  performed  escort  duty  with  surveying  party 
Texas  Pacific  Railroad  during  the  period  named ;  at  Fort  Concho,  Texas,  from 
June  30  (about)  till  Aug.  1,  72;  at  El  Paso,  Texas,  from  Jan.  1  till  Feb.  19,  73  ; 
returned  to  Fort  Richardson  June  14,73;  in  the  field  at  Camp  Augur,  Texas, 
from  about  March  4,  74,  till  June,  74 ;  stationed  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  June, 
74,  to  July  31,  75;  on  Indian  expedition  under  command  of  Gen.  Davidson,  10oh 
Cav.,  from  Sept.  6,  74,  to  Oct.  29,  '64;  on  D.  S.  to  Wichita  Agency  from  Feb.  7 
to  Feb.  23,  75 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Aug.  1,  75,  to  Feb.  1,  76  ;  conducting 
recruits  from  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio,  to  Ft.  Brown,  Texas,  to  Feb.  20,  76 ;  at 
Ft.  Brown,  Texas,  from  about  Feb.  20,  76,  to  Aug.  12,  76  ;  en  route  to  Cheyenne 


370  RECORDS   OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   IT.   S.    ARMY.  MAR 

Agency,  Dak.  (now  Ft.  Bennett),  from  Aug.  12,  76,  to  Aug.  26,  76;  stationed  at 
Cheyenne  Agency,  D.  T.,  from  Aug.  26,  76,  to  April  18,  78 ;  a  tour  of  D.  S.  with 
company  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  from  May  3,  77,  till  July  3,  77;  with  Indian  expe- 
dition consisting  of  Companies  E,  I  and  K,  10th  Inf.,  under  command  of  Major 
Bartlett's  Inf.,  to  the  Black  Hills,  D.  T.,  from  Dec.  12,  77,  to  Jan.  15,  78 ;  on 
leave  of  aWnce  from  April  18,  78,  till  Oct.  18,  78 ;  conducted  recruits  from  Ft. 
Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Cheyenne  Agency,  D.  T.,  Oct.  18  to  Nov.  3,  78;  at  Cheyenne 
Agency,  D.  T.,  Nov.  3,  78,  till  Nov.  14,  78 ;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  from  Nov. 
14,  78,  to  April,  '80;  from  April,  '80,  till  June,  '80,  en  route  to  Ft.  Custer,  Mont.; 
at  Ft.  Custer  till  Oct.,  '80 ;  during  this  period  repaired  telegraph  line  in  the  Yel- 
lowstone Valley,  between  Ft.  Keogh  and  Fort  Custer,  from  Aug.  9  to  Sept.  15, 
'80;  on  leave  from  Oct.  21,  '80,  to  April  21,  '81 ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Ft.  knell- 
ing, Minn.,  from  April  21,  '81,  to  M.ay  23,  '81 ;  en  route  to  Ft.  Custer  till  about 
June  12,  '81 ;  at  Terry's  Landing,  Mont.,  on  D.  S.,  with  Co.  H,  10th  Inf.,  till  Aug. 
12  '81;  en  route  to  Ft.  Maginnis,  on  D.  S.,  from  Aug.  12,  '81,  till  An-.  22.  '81  ; 
Aug.  22,  '81,  on  D.  S.  building  telegraph  line  from  Ft.  Maginnis,  Montana,  to  the 
Missouri  River,  till  Oct.  28,  '81 ;  en  route  from  Fort  Maginnis,  M.  T.,  from  Nov.  1, 
till  Nov.  8,  '81,  to  Ft.  Custer,  Montana;  stationed  at  Fort  raster,  Montana,  till 
July  30,  '82;  en  route  to  and  stationed  at  Fort  Buford,  Dakota  Territory,  from  Aug. 
3,  '82,  till  Aug.  23,  '83;  on  duty  at  Infantry  and  Cavalry  School,  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kansas,  till  July  1,  '85,  when  he  was  graduated  (during  this  time  he  was  on 
leave  one  month  in  Aug.,  '84,  and  seven  days  in  April,  'Sf>);  on  delay  and  leave 
from  July  1,  '85,  till  Sept.  10,  '85;  at  Ft.  Bayard,  D.  T.,  from  Sept.  10,  "S5.  till 
Dec.  5,  '85;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  from  Dec.  5,  '85,  till  Sept.  11,  '86;  at 
A.  Lincoln  from  Sept.  11,  '86,  to  July  31,  '87;  from  July  31  to  Dec.  9, '87,  en  route 
to  and  stationed  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y .;  on  leave  and  sick-leave  from  i 
9,  '87,  to  May  30,  '88 ;  at  Madison  Barracks  from  May  30,  88,  to  March  14,  '89 ; 
on  leave  from  March  14,  '89,  to  April  20,  '89 ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  since 
April  20,  '89;  at  N.  Y.  from  April  27  to  May  5,  '89,  with  battalion  llth  Inf.  to 
take  part  in  Centennial  celebration.  N1'///'  i>nxitinn*  m, ,//,/,,/ — \.  \.  tj.  M.  of  Ft. 
Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  from  Feb.,  75,  to  May  11,  75 ;  A.  C.  S.  of  Post  of  Ft.  Brown,  Tex., 
from  May  1,  76,  to  Aug.  12,  76;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  Indian  expedition  from  Dec.  12, 
77,  to  Jan.  15,  78;  Post  Q.  M.  at  Ft.  Buford  from  Aug.  3,  '82,  to  March  1,  '83  ; 
Post  Commissary  from  Aug.  3,  '82,  to  May  1,  '83;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Ord- 
nance Officer  at  Fort  Lincoln,  Dak.,  from  Sept.  14,  86,  to  July  1,  '87.  History- 
Sou  of  Hon.  E.  D.  Mansfield,  class  of  1819,  Military  Academy,  and  grandson  of 
Professor  Jared  Mansfield,  first  Professor  of  Philosophy  at  the  Military  Academy 
at  West  Point,  N.  Y. 

Mansfield,  Samuel  M.  (Lieut. -Col.  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Conn.,  Sept.  25, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '58;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  A'-timl  runic— 2d  Lieut.  Eng., 
June  17,  '62;  Col.  24th  Conn.  Inf.,  Nov.  18,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  30, 
1st  Lieut.  Eng.,  Mar.  3,  '63;  Capt.  Aug.  15,  '64;  Maj.  Sept.  2,  74;  Lt.-Col.  July 
22,  '88.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  June  14,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  action  at  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  Bvt.  Major  and  Bvt.  Lt.-Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  position*  /«r///*iVrf — A.  D.  C. 
Vol.,  July  10,  '62,  to  Sept.  18,  '02. 

March,  Peyton  C.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  J5,  '84 ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.,  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut,  Nov.  30,  '88. 

Marcotte,  Henry  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Corp'l,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  I," 
2d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  14,  '61,  to  Feb.  12,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Feb.  12,  '63 ; 
hon.  must,  out  May  26,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  Oct.  12,  '63  ;  accepted 
Nov.  4,  '63 ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  23,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  44th 
U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Nov.  24,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  5,  '67 ;  transferred 
to  17th  Inf.,  May  27,  '69  ;  retired  June  28,  78,  wound  in  line  of  duty.  J: 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  ('apt. 


MAR  RECOUPS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  371 

Vol.,  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Big  Bethel, 
White  Oak  Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Ya. 

Markland,  Matthew  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.,  Oct.  5, 1838.  Retir- 
ing  year  1902.  Appointed  from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  "  F," 
22d  Ky.  Inf.,  Dec.  2,  '61 ;  discharged  Jan.  20,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.,  Oct. 
24,  '67  ;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  '78 ;  Capt.  Sept.  23,  '85. 

Markley,  Alfred  C.  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  April  18,  1843. 
Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co. 
"K,"  197th  Pa.  Inf.,  July  11,  '64 ;  discharged  Sept.  5,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  127th  U.  S.  C. 
Inf.,  Sept.  9,  '64  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  5,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  20,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut. 
41st  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  13,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  31/68;  trans- 
ferred to  24th  Inf.,  Nov.  11, '69;  Capt.  Mar.  20,79.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Adjt.  41nt  Inf.,  Dec.  25,  '66,  to  June  14,  '67  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Brigade  from  June  to 
Oct.  1,  '65  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  5  years ;  A.  C.  S.  6  years.  Service— In  the  field  with 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  campaign  and  battles  from 
Petersburg  to  Appomattox,  Va.,  '65 ;  out  of  service  from  Oct.  20,  '65,  to  July  28, 
'66;  on  scouting  expedition  May  to  Dec.,  75,  and  May  to  Sept.,  76,  in  Western 
Texas  and  Northern  Mexico — 21  years  on  frontier  service ;  on  recruiting  service, 
78-9;  present  station  Fort  Thomas,  Arizona. 

Marsh,  Frederick  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  raw*— Add.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  15,  77;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  March  15, 
78  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  9,  '84. 

Marshall,  James  M.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Illinois,  May  31, 
1844.  Retiring  year*  1908.  Appointed  from  111.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  23,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23, 
'65 ;  transferred  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  May  15,  '69 ; 
transferred  to  4th  Art.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  April  24,  75  ;  accepted 
April  28,  75.  Service— On  duty  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.,  '69,  to  July,  75 ; 
on  duty  at  Las  Animas,  Colorado,  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  and  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  to 
Sept.,  77;  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  June,  '80;  in  charge  of  construction  of  buildings 
at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  Arkansas  to  May,  81 ; 
inchargeof  construction  of  buildings,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Nov., '81  ; 
Chief  Q.  M.  Disc,  of  N.  M.  (Santa  Fe)  to  Oct.,  '83  ;  Depot  Q.  M.  and  in  charge  of 
construction  of  buildings  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  to  Nov.,  '85;  on  duty  at  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  to  Oct.,  '87;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  June,  '89 ;  inchargeof 

clothing  depot,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  June  '89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M. 

3d  Batt.  13th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  R.  Q.  M.  31st  Inf.  Dec.  28,  '66,  to 
March  31,  '67;  Adj.  31st  Inf.  March  31,  '67,  to  May  '15,  '69;  Q.  M.  Mil.  Acad. 
Aug.  28,  72,  to  July  1,  75. 

Marshall,  William  L.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Kentucky,  June 
11,  1846.  Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Ky.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of '68.  Actual  rank— Priv.  Co.  A,  10th  Ky.  Vol.  Cav.,  Aug.  16,  '62;  dis- 
charged Sept.  17,  '63 ;  Bvt.  2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  15,  '68 ;  2d  Lieut.  Feb. 
22,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  June  21,  71;  Captain  June  15,  '82.  Service— On  duty  with 
Engr.  Batt.,  '68-70,  and  71-72 ;  Act.  Asst.  Prof.  Nat.  and  Expr.  Phil.  U.  S.  M. 
A.,  70-71 ;  on  duty  with  Wheeler's  explorations  and  surveys,  west  100th  merid- 
ian, '72  to  76,  and  in  command  of  Colorado  section  of  this  survey,  75;  discovered 
"Marshall  Pass"  across  Rocky  Mountains,  now  used  by  Denver  and  Rio  Grande 
Railroad,  and  gold  placers  o"n  San  Miguel  River  at  "  Marshall  Basin,"  J0ol., 
74-75  ;  on  duty  as  Asst.  Engr.  Tennessee  and  Coosa  River  improvements,  76  to 
'81 ;  in  charge  of  3d  Dist.  improvement  Mississippi  River,  under  Mississippi  River 
( 'ommission,  '81-84;  in  charge  of  Fox  and  Wisconsin  Rivers  improvement  and  of 
harbors  on  Lake  Michigan  from  Milwaukee  south  to  Waukegan,  111.,  '84  to  '88, 
and  of  harbors  on  south  shore  of  Lake  Superior  and  west  shore  of  Lake  Michigan, 
'86-87;  in  charge  of  harbor  works  at  Chicago  and  Calumet,  111.,  and  of  Illinois  and 
Calumet  River  improvements,  '88  to  date;  Engr.  Officer  Div.  of  the  Mo.,  '88  to 
date ;  member  of  various  boards  of  engineers  on  western  river  and  harbor  improve- 
ments, '82  to  date. 


372  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF  TT.   S.    ARMY.  MAS 

Martin,  Charles  H.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '82;  discharged  June  24,  '84;  reap- 
pointed  Sept.  4,  '84;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf. 
June  12,  '87. 

Martin,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mississippi.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Priv.,  Corpl.  and  Sergt.  Co.  G,  2d  Inf., 
June  23,  '80,  to  June  22,  '85;  Priv.  and  Corpl.  Co.  H,  1st  Inf.,  July  18,  '85,  to 
Oct.  22,  '86 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  22,  '86 ;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '86. 

Martin,  James  P.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  and  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.).  Born  in  Ken- 
tucky, Sept.  27,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '55;  graduated  July  1,  '60.  AHunl  mnk—  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  6th 
Inf.  July  1,  '60;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Dec.  20,  '60;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Captain 
Jan.  2,  '63;  Major  A.  A.  G.  April  10,  '69;  accepted  April  20,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  A. 
A.  G.  Feb.  28,  '87.  Br< •/>•/  rank— Bvt.  Major  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna. ;  Brvt.  Lieut.  Col.  July  22,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services. 

Martin,  John  T.  (Second  Lieutenant  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  June  13,  '85;  graduated  June  12, 
'89.  Actual  rank—M  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.,  June  12,  '89. 

Martin,  John  W.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York,  Sept.  24,  1850. 
Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  A<-t>i,,l  rnnk— Cadet  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  July  1,  '69,  to  Feb.  15.  71 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  < '  iv.,  July  27,  72  ; 
accepted  Aug.  20,  72  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  4,  79 ;  Capt.  Nov.  26,  'si. 

Martin,  Medad  C.  (First  Lieutenant  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Vermont,  Oct.  3, 
1854.  Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  Vt.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Academy, 
Class  of  77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.,  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.,  April  24, 
'83.  Service— Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  2,  77;  at  Fort  Mc- 
Kavett,  Tex.,  May  15,  79 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Feb.  10,  '81  ;  on  detached  ser- 
vice with  expedition  for  surveying  Northern  Texas,  June  6,  '81,  to  Jan.  21, '82  ; 
on  special  duty  in  charge  of  Post  Rifle  Team,  June  20,  '82  ;  at  Port  Lewis,  Col., 
Nov.  26,'82  ;  on  detached  service,  May  2,  '83,  survey  ing  eastern  boundary  of  Nava- 
joe  Indian  reservation  ;  on  detached  service  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  April  15,  '88  ;  at 

Fort  Keogh,  Montana,  May  14,  '88,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Qm. 

and  A.  C  S.  at  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  Oct.  16,  79,  to  Dec.  30,  '80  ;  Adj.  and  Batt. 
Qm.  Camp  on  Rio  Pecos,  Tex.,  March  14,  '81 ;  Adj.  and  Qm.  in  the  field,  June 
6,  '81,  to  Jan.  21,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  Aug.  31,  '83, 
to  Oct.  31,  '84;  A.  C.  S.  from  Aug.  18,  '85,  to  March  31,  '88;  A.  A.  Qm.  Fort 

Keogh,  Montana,  from  May  15,  '88,  to ;  R.  Qm.  22d  Inf.,  May  22,  88,  to . 

Commands  held— Go.  G,  Sept.  21,  '82,  to  Jan  6,  '83. 

Martin,  William  P.  (Second  Lieutenant  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June 
14  '85.  AHwil  >vm£— 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.,  June  14,  '85. 

Marye,  William  A.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Maryland,  April  21, 
1840.  Retiring  year,  1904.  Appointed  from  Cal.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy, 
July  1,  '58  ;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  A<-f,,«l  r<nd •— 2d  Lieut.  Ord.,  June  17,  '62  ; 
1st  Lieut.,  March  3,  '63  ;  Capt.,  March  7,  '67  ;  Major,  May  27,  78.  Service—  Asst. 
at  Water vliet  Arsenal  to  '65 ;  asst.  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  '65-70 ;  asst.  at  Watertown 
Arsenal,  70-74;  asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  74-70  ;  asst.  Benicia  Arsenal,  76- 
79  ;  commanding  the  Augusta  Arsenal,  79-84  ;  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  '90. 

Mason,  Charles  P.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Richmond,  Va., 
Feb.  25,  1864.  Retiring  year,  1928 ;  app.  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank-— 
Asst.  Surg.  May  5,  '86 ;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '86  ;  resigned  March  25,  '87  ;  Asst.  Surg. 
July  2,  '88 ;  accepted  Aug.  2,  '88.  Service— Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  Army 
Nov.  30,  '85 ;  on  duty  at  West  Point  as  assistant  to  the  Post  Surgeon  Nov.  30, 
'85,  to  June  14,  '86;  Post  Surgeon  Platteburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  June  15,  '86,  to 
Aug.  6,  '86  ;  Post  Surgeon  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  5,  '86,  to  Sept.  1,  '86 ; 
temporary  duty  at  Fort  Verde,  Arizona,  Sept.  20  to  Oct.  12,  '86  ;  assistant  to  the 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Huachuca,  Arizona,  Oct.  12  to  Dec.  16,  '86;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  McDowell,  Arizona,  Dec.  16,  '86,  to  March  17,  '87,  when  he  resigned  to  en- 


MAT  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   8.   ARMY.  373 

gage  in  Civil  practice ;  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  July  15,  '87 ;  reappointed 

Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  6,  '88 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  July  15,  '87,  to . 

History— Graduated  at  the  Medical  College  of  Virginia,  class  of  '84 ;  resident, 
student  and  Asst.  Physician  at  the  Retreat  for  the  Sick,  Richmond,  Va.,  '82-4  ; 
Junior  Asst.,  Senior  Asst.  and  House  Physician  Mt.  Sinai  Hospital,  N.  York  City, 
84~5. 

Mason,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Cal.  Appointed  from 
Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Jan.  20,  '75 ;  accepted  Feb.  8 
75 ;  trans,  to  4th  Inf.  Feb.  15,  '75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  4,  '82. 

Mason,  Edwin  C.  (Colonel  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  May  31,  1831.  Retiring 
year,  1895 ;  appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  2d  Ohio  Inf. 
April  29,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  24,  '61 ;  Col.  7th  Me.  Inf.  Aug.  22,  '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Sept.  5,  '64;  Col.  176th  Ohio  Inf.  Sept.  23,  '64  ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  June  3, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  June  14,  '65;  Capt.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted 
June  24,  '61;  trans,  to  35th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned  Aug.  12,  '69;  assd,  to 
20th  Inf.  Oct.  14,  '69;  Maj.  21st  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '71 ;  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Inf.  May  19,  '81  ; 
Col.  3d  Inf.  April  24,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May 
6,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ; 
Bvt.  Col.  May  10,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spott- 
sylvania,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  June  3,  '65,  for  faithful  services. 

Mason,  John  S.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired ;  appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '43;  graduated  July  1,  '47. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  7,  '50 ;  Capt.  llth  Inf. 
May  14,  '61;  accepted  July  31,  '61 ;  Col.  4th  Ohio  Inf.  Oct.  3,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol. 
Nov.  29,  '62 ;  accepted  Jan.  9,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66 ;  Maj.  17th  U.  S. 
Inf.  Oct.  14,  '64 ;  transferred  to  35th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  trans,  to  15th  Inf.  March 
15,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Inf.  Dec.  11,  73;  trans,  to  20th  Inf.  Feb.  25,  '81;  Col.  9th 
Inf.  April  2,  '83;  retired  Aug.  21,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col. 
Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg, 
Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ; 
Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field 
during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg.  Q.  M.  3d  Art.  June  27,  '54,  to 
June  1,  '58. 

Mason,  John  S.,  Jr.  (First  Lieutenant  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  California.  Ap- 
pointed from  Texas — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79; 
accepted  Sept.  27,.79;  1st  Lieut.  April  20,  '86. 

Mason,  Stanton  A.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  Sept.  11,  '52. 
Retiring  year  1916 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  *  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  71;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  16, 
75 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  2,  79 ;  Captain  April  24,  '86. 

Maesey,  Solon  F.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  8.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '85. 

Mathey,  Edward  G.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  France  Oct.  27,  '37.  Re- 
tiring year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Sgt.  Co.  C, 
17th  Ind.  Inf.,  May  31,  '61 ;  discharged  May  1,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Ind.  Inf.  May  1, 
'62;  resigned  August  10, '62;  2d  Lieut.  81st  Ind.  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '62;  1st  Lieut. 
March  21,  '63;  Capt.  Nov.  8,  '63;  Maj,  Sept.  12,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  13,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  Sept.  24,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  5,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  May  10,70; 
Captain  Sept.  30,  77.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  participated 
in  the  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  West  '62-5 ;  out  of  service  from  June,  '65, 
to  Sept.,  '67 ;  in  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mo.  from  '67-90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River;  at  the  action  of  Liberty  Gap  and  battle  of 
Chickamauga,  the  action  of  Rocky-Face  Ridge,  battle  of  Resaca,  action  of 
Kingston,  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain,  action  of  Marietta  and  siege  of  Atlanta  ; 
the  battles  of  Jonesboro',  Lovejoy's  Station,  Franklin  and  Nashville.  Commands 
held— Com.  regiment  in  the  battles  of  Franklin  and  Nashville,  Tenn. 


374  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OP  U.  8.   ARMY.  MAY 

Matile,  Leon  A.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Switzerland  Sept.  24,  '44.  Re- 
tiring year  1908 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co. 
A,  3d  Batt.,  15th  Inf.,  and  Co.  A,  33d  Inf.,  Dec.  3,  '63,  to  April  27,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut. 
24th  Inf.  March  7,  '67  ;  accepted  April  27,  '67;  transferred  to  llth  Inf.  April  25, 
'69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  23,  73;  Capt.  August  7,  '86.  titaff  portions  occupied— Adjt. 
llth  Inf.  June  1,  '86,  to  August  7,  '86. 

Matthews,  "Washington  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Ireland  July, 
'43.  Retiring  year  1907;  app.  from  Iowa.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16, 
'68;  accepted  Dec.  19, '68;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  71.  Service— As  A. 
A. Surg. '64;  at  Rock  Island  Bks.,  111.,  to  May,  '65  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Union,  Mont, 
'65;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Berthold,  Dak.,  '65-456;  in  the  field  with  Gen.  Terry's  ex- 
pedition, Dakota,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Stevenson,  Dakota,  '67-68  ;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Ric«,  Dakota,  August,  '68;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Rice,  D.  T.,  from  !>«•.. 
'68-69;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Stevenson,  D.  T.,  to  70;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Huford, 
D.  T.,  to  Oct.,  72 ;  Post  Surg.  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  Dec.,  72 ;  Post.  Surg.  at 
Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  Dec.,  72,  to  May,  73 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Wood,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  June,  73 ;  Post  surgeon  Fort  Sullivan,  Me.,  to  Nov.,  73  ; 
Post  Surgeon  David's  Island,  New  York  Harbor,  to  November,  74;  at  Fort 
Hamilton  and  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  April,  75;  ordered  to  Drpt.  of 


against  Bannock  Indians,  78;  at  Camp  Bidwell,  Gal.,  to  June  30,  '80 ;  ordered  to 
Dept.  of  Missouri  Sept.  7,  '80;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  from  Get,  '80,  to 
April,  '84;  A.  G.  G.  Washington,  D.  C.,  April  14,  '84,  to . 

Maus,  Louis  M.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed 
from  Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  74;  accepted  Nov.  16, 
74 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79. 

Maus,  Marion  P.  (First  Lieutenant  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,70;  graduated  June  17,  '74 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  29,  72. 

Maxneld,  Joseph  B.  (Second  Lieutenant  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Mass. 
Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  Jan.  4,  '82,  to 
July  21,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  Sig.  Corps  July  14,  '84;  accepted  July  22,  '84. 

Maxon,  Mason  M.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '64 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  15,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  24,  75 ;  Capt. 
Dec.  25,  '89.  Maff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  10th  Cav.  Get.  1,  '81,  to  April 
21, '87. 

Maxwell,  Marcus  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ark.  Appointed 
from  Ark.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  ranb—2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

May,  Will  T.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from  Ind. 
Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,75;  graduated  June  13,79.  Actnnl 
ran/:— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  27,  '88. 

Maynadier,  William  M.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Md.  Jan.  7, 
1837.  Retiring  year  1901  ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Arfwil  rank— lM 
Lieut.  1st  Art.  May  1,  '61 ;  accepted  May  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt. 
June  4,  '64;  must,  out  Dec.  8,  70;  Maj.,  P.  M.  Apr.  26,  75;  accepted  Apr.  :!'.», 
75.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service-  in 
the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Bvt.  Major  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  gal- 
lant services  during  the  war.  Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '61 ; 
nal  Gfficer  on  staff  of  General  Butler,  and  present  at  the  bombardment  of  Hat- 
teras  Inlet,  N.  C. ;  commanding  battery  of  the  3d  U.  S.  Artillery  at  Washington, 
D.  C.,  to  Jan.,  '62  ;  joined  battery  of  the  1st  U.  S.  Artillery  ;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  all  the  campaigns  of  '62  to  July,  '64  ; 
in  General  Wilson's  Cavalry  raid,  being  captured  by  the  rebels  June  29,  '64 ; 
escaped  and  was  re-captured  July  1,  '64,  and  confined  in  rebel  prisons  at  Colum- 
bia and  Charleston,  S.  C.,  till  he  was  paroled  Dec.,  '64 ;  paying  commutation  of 


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rations  to  paroled  prisoners  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  July,  '65;  at  Fort  Independence, 
Mass.,  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Lafayette,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  '68,  commanding  that  post 
from  Jan.,  '66 ;  engaged  quelling  Fenian  disturbances  on  the  Canada  frontier 
June,  '66 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  New  York  Harbor,  from  May,  '68,  to  70 ;  out  of 
service  until  April,  '75 ;  at  various  stations  in  the  country  as  Paymaster  to  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  action  of  Golding's 
Farm,  Seven  Days'  Fight,  battles  of  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  Antietam, 
Fredericksburg,  Beverly  Ford,  Gettysburg,  actions  of  Williamsport,  Boonsboro', 
battles  of  Brandy  Station,  Cold  Harbor,  actions  of  Barker's  Mills  and  Roanoke 
Station. 

McAdam,  William  T.  (Post  Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  App. 
from  Iowa.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  57th  Pa.  Inf.  Dec.  14,  '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  June  29,  '65 ;  Post  Chaplain,  June  16,  '80  ;  accepted  June  25,  '80 ;  re- 
tired Aug.  7,  '87.  Service—  In  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  '61  to  '65.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — In  all  the  engagements  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  except  An- 
tietam. 

Me  Alexander,  Ulysses  G.  (Second  Lieutenant  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Minn. 
Appointed  from  Kansas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  grad- 
uated June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

McAnaney,  William  D.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  blacksmith,  Corp'l,  Sgt  and  1st  Sgt. 
troop  "  M,"  8th  Cav.,  June  11,  '79,  to  Aug.  6,  '84;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  Aug.  4,  '84; 
ace.  Aug.  7,  '84. 

McAndrew,  James  W.  (Second  Lieutenant  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

McArthur,  Joseph  H!  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mo.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '45;  graduated  July  1,  '49. 
Actual  fiank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Aug.  12,  '50; 
1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  Mar.  3,  '55;  accepted  Apr.  11,  '55 ;  Capt.Sth  Cav.  June  28,  '60; 
Lieut-Col.  6th  Pa.  Cav.  Sept.  11,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  3,  '62;  Maj.  3d  U.  S. 
Cav.  Sept.  25,  '63  ;  retired  Nov.  2,  '63,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

McBlain,  John  P.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  L,  2d  Cav.,  Oct.  7,  '72,  to 
June  29,  '77  ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  L,  2d  Cav.,  Oct.  22,  '78,  to  July  16,  '80;  2d 
Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  24,  '80  ;  accepted  July  16,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  11,  '87. 

McCain,  Henry  P.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.)  Born  in  Miss.  Appointed  from 
Miss.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

McCaleb,  Thomas  S.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '71 ;  graduated  June  16,  '75. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  16,  '75;  1st  Lieut.  March  4,  '83. 

McCammon,  Wm.  W.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Cincinnati,  Ohio, 
May  28,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902  ;  app.  from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  22d  Mo.  Inf.  Oct.  15,  '61 ;  Capt.  24th  Mo.  Inf.  Oct.  13,  '62;  hon.  must,  out 
April  20,  '65 ;  Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Feb.  3,  '65  ;  accepted  April  21,  '65  ;  hon. 
must,  out  Feb.  2,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June  18,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  Dec.  10,  '73.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — At  Memphis,  Tenn., 
Feb.  2,  '66;  in  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion."  Service— In  the  field  during  the 
civil  war  '61-65;  served  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  '67-69;  on  duty  at  Red  Cloud 
Agency  on  North  Platte  River  during  winter  of  '71-2;  on  Sioux  Expedition 
under  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  John  E.  Smith,  which  established  Fort  Robinson,  Neb., 
74;  on  duty  with  Co.  C,  at  Vancouver  Bks.  '86-87  ;  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon, 

Oct.  1.  '87,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied—  Provost  Marshal  3d  Div.,  Army  of 

the  Miss.;  A.  A.  G.  and  A.  I.  G.  2d  Brigade,  3d  Div.,  17th  Army  Corps;  similar 
duties  same  Brigade  after  its  transfer  to  15th  Army  Corps ;  A.  A.  G.  Art.  Brigade, 
15th  Army  Corps ;  A.  A.  G.  15th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Tenn. ;  A.  A.  G.  Dist. 
of  West  Tenn.,  stationed  at  Memphis,  Tenn.;  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  .of  West  Tenn., 


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same  station  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.C.  S.  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  December  22,  '67, 
to  February  28,  '69;  Adj.  14th  Inf.  April  22,  '69,  to  April  10,  '86;  A.  A.  G. 
Sioux  Expedition  74;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon, 

from  Oct.  1,  '87,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Capture  of  New  Madrid  and 

Island  No.  10,  '62;  Battle  of  luka,  Miss.;  Battles  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  Oct.  3  and 
4, '62;  Campaign  to  Oxford,  Miss.;  in  action  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.;  Yazoo 
(Coldwater)  Expedition;  Battle  of  Raymond,  Miss.;  Battle  of  Jackson,  Miss.; 
Battle  of  Champion  Hills,  Miss.;  Siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  March  from  Mem- 
phis to  Chattanooga;  Battle  of  Missionary  Ridge  ;  Battle  of  Resaca,  Oct.  11  and 
12,  '64;  Commanding  Battln.  formed  of  veterans  of  10th  and  24th  Mo.  Vol.  Inf. 
during  Atlanta  Campaign  ;  March  to  the  Sea  from  Atlanta ;  Siege  of  Savannah ; 
March  through  the  Carolinas;  Action  at  Columbia,  S.  C.;  Battle  of  Bentouville, 
N.  C.  Command*  held— Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  Aug.  9.  '89,  to . 

McCarthy,  Daniel  B.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  App. 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77;  graduated  June  11, 
'81.  Actual  Rank—M  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '88. 

McCaskey,  Edward  W.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  AJ>J>. 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  r«nl:—l(\  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

McCaskey,  William  S.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.,  Oct.  2,  1843. 
Retiring  year  1907 ;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  nnt/:—Pvt.  1st  Pa.  Inf.,  April 
to  July,  '61 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  B,  79th  Pa.  Inf.,  Sept.,  '61,  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  (Jet.  9, 
T52 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  10,  '63 ;  Captain  July  1,  '63 ;  regiment  served  as  veteran 
volunteers  to  July,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  12,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut,  and  1st  Lieut.  13ih 
Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  27,  '66;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66; 
trans,  to  20th  Inf.  July  14,  '69  ;  Capt.  Sept.  5,  71.  Service— In  the  field,  during 
the  War  '61  to  '65  ;  at  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  from  Oct.,  71,  to  73;  Fort  Abraham 
Lincoln,  D.  T.,  76;  Forts  Ripley  and  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Dec.,  77;  Dept.  ot 
Texas,  Fort  Brown,  until  Sept.,  '81  ;  on  recruiting  service  David's  Island,  N.  V.  H., 
'81  to  Oct.,  '83 ;  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  to  May,  '85 ;  Fort  Assiniboine,  Mont.,  '85  to 

;  at  Camp  SweetGrass  Hills,  Mont.,  May  to  Oct.,  '87.    xt<(ff°  pnsitinn*  occupi>  •/ 

—Adj.  2d  Batt.  13th  Inf.  July  20,  '66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  Adj.  22d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '«,:. 
to  May  12,  '67 ;  R.  Q.  M.  22d  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '68,  to  July  14,  '69 ;  R.  Q.  M.  20th  Inf. 
Jan.  1,  71,  to  Sept.  5,  71.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battle  ot 
Perry  ville,  Ky. ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Deep  Gap,  battle  ot 
Chickamauga,  siege  of  Chattanooga,  1st  and  2d  actions  of  Buzzard  a  Roost,  buttle 
of  Resaca,  Keuesaw  Mountain,  Peach-Tree  Creek,  action  on  the  Chattahoochee 
River,  investment  of  Atlanta,  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea, 
investment  of  Savannah,  campaign  through  the  Carolinas  and  Virginia,  battles  ot 
Averysboro'  and  Bentonville,  N.  C.  Command*  h>td — Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  from 
Oct.,  71,  to  73 ;  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  May  to  Sept.,  76  ;  Camp  Sweet 
Grass  Hills,  Mont.,  May  to  Oct.,  '87. 


U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70 ;  trs.  to  3d  Cav.  Oct.  7,  78 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  5,  79  ;  Capt. 
A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  18,  '81 ;  accepted  Feb.  21,  '81. 

McCaw,  Walter  D.  (First  Lieut,  and  Ass't  Surgeon).  Born  in  Va.  Ap- 
pointed from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Ass't  Surg.  Aug.  20,  '84 ;  accepted 
Aug.  28,  '84. 

McCleave,  William  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired.  App. 
from  California— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  K,  1st  Drag.,  Oct.  7,  '50  ; 
Sergt.  Aug.  1,  '51 ;  Private  Dec.  26,  '51 ;  Corp.  June  1,  '52;  Sergt.  April  11,  '53; 
1st  Sergt.  June  1,  '53;  discharged  Oct.  1,  '55;  1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  1st  Drag.,  Oct.  1, 
'55 ;  discharged  Oct.  1,  '60 ;  Capt.  1st  Cal.  Cav.  Aug.  23,  '61 ;  Major  May  1,  '63 ; 
mustered  out  Oct.  19,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  6, 
'67  ;  Capt.  Aug.  10,  '69;  retired  March  20,  79,  for  disability  resulting  from  injury 
received  and  disease  contracted  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col. 


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Vpls.  March  13,  '65,  for  his  successful  pursuit  and  gallantry  in  the  engagement 
with  the  Apache  Indians. 

McCleery,  John  B.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Kansas.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain,  May  20,  '81 ;  accepted  May  31,  '81. 

McClellan,  Ely  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Aug.  3,  1834. 
Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Ass't  Surg.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  25,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Ass't  Surg.  July  28, '66; 
Major  and  Surgeon  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Major  March 
13,  '65,  "  for  faithful  and  meritorious  service  during  the  war."  Service — In  the 
field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  2d  Artillery,  Franklin's  Division,  and  Attend'g 
Surgeon  Headquarters  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Aug.,  '62 ;  ordered  to 
Fortress  Monroe  to  prepare  sheds  to  receive  sick  and  stragglers  in  movement  of 
the  army  to  front  of  Washington  ;  at  General  Hospital,  at  Hampton,  a  new  col- 
lection of  hot  wards,  to  March,  '64  ;  at  Hampton  and  Chesapeake  Hospitals,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  to  Aug.,  '64,  the  Chesapeake  Hospital  as  a  distinct  organization 
abandoned  and  merged  in  the  General  Hospital  at  Hampton  ;  at  Gen'l  Hospital, 
Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  July,  '65,  all  hospital  accommodations  outside  of  Fortress 


land,  Colorado,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  71 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the 
South  Nov.,  71 ;  Post  Surg'n  Crab  Orchard,  Ky.,  to  Dec.,  72 ;  Post  Surg'n  Leba- 


non, Ky.,  to  April,  74 ;  on  special  duty  to  investigate  and  report  upon  causes  of 
Cholera  epidemic  of  1873  in  the  U.  S.,  and  ordered  to  take  station  at  Lebanon, 
Ky.,  to  pursue  investigations,  to  June,  75 ;  on  duty  in  office  of  Medical  Director, 
Dept.  of  the  South,  to  Oct.,  76  ;  Attending  Surgeon  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of  the  South, 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  March,  78 ;  Post  Surg'n  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  to  April,  '81 ;  at 
Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  Sept.,  '81 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  Nov.  8,  '81 ; 
Post  Surg'n  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  Dec.,  '81 ;  Post  Surg'n  Fort  Trumbull,Conn., 
to  Nov.,  '84 ;  Depot  Surgeon,  Cavalry  Depot,  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Nov., 
'89 ;  Attending  Surgeon  Headquarters  Mil.  Div'n  of  the  Missouri,  Chicago,  111., 

to . 

McClellan,  John  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Chicago,  111.,  April  11, 
1847.  Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Minn.  Graduated  at  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  '67  ;  graduated  at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Class  of  '88.  Actual 
rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  5,  70.  Honorably  men- 
tioned— Received  from  the  Secretary  of  State  (letter  of  Nov.  24,  '83)  the  thanks  of 
the  Department  of  State  "for  valuable  services,  and  for  the  faithful,  courteous  and 
effective  manner  in  which  you  have  performed  the  delicate  duties  assigned  to 
you."  Service — On  leave  of  absence  (three  months  in  Europe)  June  17,  '67,  to 
March,  '68,  when  joined  Battery  K,  5th  Art.,  at  New  Orleans,  La.;  came  North 
on  sick  leave  Feb.  2,  '69,  and  joined  Battery  I,  5th  Art.,  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass., 
in  April,  '69  ;  Recruiting  Officer  Boston,  Mass.,  April  14  to  June,  '69;  in  garrison 
at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  June,  '69,  to  Sept.,  75;  reported  for  duty  to  the  Chief 
Signal  Officer  of  the  Army  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct.  1,  75;  Instructor  of  the 
Signal  Service  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  Aug.  10,  76,  to  Jan.  17,  78;  Inspector  of 
the  Signal  Service  Jan.  17,  78,  to  April  30,  '81 ;  engaged  in  inspecting  the  differ- 
ent stations  of  the  Signal  Service  throughout  the  United  States  and  the  West  India 
Islands  ;  laid  Sub-Marine  Telegraph  Cable  at  Cape  Ann,  Mass.,  and  selected  route 
for  Cable  to  Black  Island,  Mass.;  relieved  from  Signal  duty  May  1,  '81,  and  granted 
leave  of  absence  for  six  months,  with  permission  to  cross  the  sea;  served  with  Lt. 
Battery  F,  5th  Art.,  at  Fort  Hamilton,  New  York,  Nov.,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '83;  Aug. 
22,  '83,  reported  to  Maj.  Gen.  Hancock  for  special  duty,  and  Aug.  23  was  sent  to 
report  to  Asst.  Secretary  of  State  as  the  officer  to  accompany  the  Lord  Chief 
Justice  of  England  during  his  tour  through  this  country ;  returned  to  duty  at 
Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.  9,  '83;  joined  Battery  I,  5th  Art.;  assigned  to  Lt. 
Battery  F,  5th  Art.,  for  duty  till  Jan.  1,  '84  ;  May  9,  '84,  granted  sick  leave  of 
absence  for  six  months,  with  permission  to  cross  the  sea,  and  went  to  Europe  ; 
joined  Bat.  K,  5th  Art,,  at  FortSchuyler,  N.  Y.H.Nov.24,  '84;  May  4, '85,  granted 

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leave  of  absence  for  three  months,  with  permission  to  cross  the  sea,  and  went  to 
Europe;  Sept.  10  to  Oct.  14,  '85,  with  Bat.  K,  5th  Art.,  at  Camp  Grant,  Riverside 
Park,  N.  Y.  City  ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  Dec.  1,  '85,  to  Aug.  26,  '86  ;  at  Art. 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Sept.  1,  '86,  to  Sept.  1,  '88  ;  joined  Battery  A  at  Fort 
Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  Oct.  1,  m  Staff  positions  occupied—  Post  Adj.  Dry  Tortugas 
(Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.)  June  15  to  Nov.  18,  '68  ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  8. 
at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  at  different  times  from  June,  '69,  to  Sept.,  75;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Grant,  Riverside  Park,  N.  Y.  City,  Sept.  10  to  Oct.  14, 
'85  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Ord.  Officer  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  Dec.  1, 
'85,  to  Aug.  26,  '86.  Commands  held  —  Several  times  in  command  in  Battery  D 
from  '69  to  75  ;  Lt.  Battery  F  June  30  to  Oct.  1,  '82,  and  Battery  G  from  Nov.  4, 
'86,  to  March  31,  '87.  History—  Son  of  the  late  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  John  McClellan, 
Captain  Topographical  Engineers  U.  S.  Army. 

McClernand,  Edward  J.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Jacksonville, 
111.,  Dec.  29,  '49.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  111.  Graduated  at  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of  70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  15,  70  ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  9,  79;  Captain  April  5,  '90.  Service—  Served  in  Montana  from  Oct.,  70,  to 
July  20,  79  ;  in  campaign  against  Sitting  Bull,  northern  Montana,  June  and 
July,  79;  Assistant  Instructor  in  Tactics  U.  S.  M.  A.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Aug. 
28,  79,  to  Aug.  28,  '83  ;  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  Aug.  28,  '83,  to  June  5,  '84  ; 
ordered  to  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  serving  there  until  Aug.  14,  '85.  Staff 
positions  occupied—  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  the  Yellowstone,  Dec.  1,  78,  to  March  12, 
79;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  John  Gibbon,  from  Aug.  20,  '85,  to  --  .  BuHl*-*, 


skirmishes,  etc.  —  Participated  in  the  engagement  with  the  hostile  Sioux,  Aug.  14, 
72,  on  the  Yellowstone  River,  near  Prior's  Creek  ;  in  the  campaign  against  the 
same  Indians,  and  the  Arapahoes  and  Cheyennes,  from  April  1,  76  to  Sept.  30, 
76  ;  in  engagement  with  Nez  Perce  Indians  at  the  Bear  Paw  Mountains,  or  Snake 
Creek,  Montana,  Sept.  30  to  Oct.  5,  77. 

McClure,  Charles  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Penna.,  Feb.  20,  1838. 
Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  renn.  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rant:  —  Capt.  and 
Com.  Sub.  Vol.  April  28,  '62;  accepted  May  3,  '62  ;  vacated  Sept.  1,  '66;  Capt. 
and  Com.  Sub.  Aug.  17,  '66  ;  accepted  Sept.  1,  '66  ;  Major  and  Paymaster  Aug. 
30,  '80  ;  accepted  Sept.  4,  '80.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  Aug.  17,  '66,  for  faithful 
services  in  the  subsistence  department;  brevet  major  vol.,  It.  col.  vol.,  and  col. 
vol.,  Oct.  21,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services;  bt.  It.-col.  Dec.  1,  '68, 
U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  in  '62  ;  confirmed  by  the  Senate,  but  no  brevet  commissions  issued  after 
Mar.  4,  77,  decision  of  Atty.-Gen.  Service  —  Served  brigade  com.  sub.  1st  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Feb.,  '63;  chief  commissary  of  subsistence  1st  Div., 
First  Corps,  to  July,  '63  ;  acting  chief  C.  S.  1st  Corps  to  April,  '64  ;  chief  com.  of 


IV 

from  Sept.,  '65  to  Oct.,  '66;  chief  com.  of  sub.  Dist.  of  New  Mexico,  Oct.,  '66,  to 
May,  70 ;  on  temporary  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Com.  Gen.  Sub.  U.  S.  A., 
Washington,  Mar.  25,  '69  to  May  7,  '69 ;  assistant  to  Com.  Gen.  Sub.  U.  S.  A., 


2,  75  to  Dec.,  75  ;  on  duty  enrolling  for  Gov't.  aid  Settlers  in  Union,  Clay,  Yank- 
ton  and  Bon  hoi n me  Counties,  Dakota,  suffering  from  ravages  of  grasshoppers 
Mar.  1  to  Mar.  30,  75 ;  engaged  Ma;  and  June,  76,  making  a  special  inspection 
of  Sub.  Dep.  at  all  the  posts  on  the  Missouri  River  under  orders  of  Comdg.  Gen. 
Dept.  Dakota,  of  May  3,  76 ;  Chief  C.  S.  Dept.  of  Dakota,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from 
'Aug.  22,  76,  to  May,  77 ;  Acting  Chief  C.  S.  from  May  to  Sept.,  77;  purchasing 
and  depot  C.  S.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  May  to  Dec.  23,  77 ;  inspector  Indian 
supplies  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Oct.,  76,  to  Dec.,  77 ;  purchasing  and  depot  C.  S., 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.  23,  78,  to  May,  78 ;  purchasing  and  depot  C.  S.,  Boston, 
Mass.,  from  May  11,  78,  to  Oct.  18,  '80;  by  direction  Secty.  of  War,  June  16,  '80, 


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attended  the  Miller's  International  Exhibition,  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  to  report 
upon  the  Flour  Mills  on  exhibition,  and  the  processes  of  improved  manufacture 
of  flour  in  all  its  details;  on  duty  as  paymaster  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Nov.,  '80,  to 
Dec.,  '82 ;  paymaster,  Boston,  Mass.,  from  Dec.,  '82  to  Sept.,  '86  ;  at  Newport  Bks., 
Ky.,  as  paymaster  from  Sept.  23,  '86,  to  July,  '87  ;  at  El  Paso,  Texas,  to  June  4, 
'89  ;  at  Sioux  City,  la.,  to  July  19,  '89  ;  at  Huron,  So.  Dakota,  to  Oct.  1,  '89 ;  at 

Helena,  Montana,  from  Oct.  16,  '89,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Acting  as 

aide-de-camp  in  Gen.  Pope's  Virginia  Campaign,  and  at  the  battles  of  South 
Mountain,  Antietam,  Gettysburg,  Mine  Run,  Raccoon  Ford,  Chancellorsville, 
Fredericksburg,  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania  and  Petersburg. 

McClure,  Daniel  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '45  ;  graduated  July  1,  '49. 
Actual  rank-Evt.  2d  Lieut.  M.  Rif.,  July  1,  '49 ;  resigned  Nov.  30,  '50 ;  Maj.  P. 
M.  Oct.  23,  '58  ;  accepted  Oct.  29,  '58 ;  Col.  asst.  p.  m.  gen.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
Dec.  6,  '66  ;  retired  Dec.  30,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  the  pay  department. 

McClure,  Nathaniel  P.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed 
from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.,  June  12,  '87. 

McConihe,  Samuel  (Captain,  4th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel).  Born  in 
N.  H.,  Sept.  8, 1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Capt.  93d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  Jan.  9,  '62  ;  Maj.  Dec.  3,  '63 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Feb.  15,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ; 
accepted  Apr.  25,  '66 ;  Capt.  Feb.  25,  '76.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Maj. 
Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvanitf, 
Va., ;  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ; 
Col.  and  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  conspicuous  gallantry  in  the  battles  of 
the  Wilderness  and  Spottsylvania,  and  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  all  its  campaigns  from  the  commencement  to 
the  close  of  the  war ;  guard  at  Hd'qrs  of  the  Army  Sept.,  '62 ;  at  Richmond,  Va, 
'65 ;  on  the  Pacific  coast  to  '70 ;  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte  to  '85 ;  in  the  Dept.  of 
Columbia  to  present  time — station  being  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  '90.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  and  battle  of  Williamsburg ;  the 
battles  of  Antietam,  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville ;  the  battles  of  the  Wil- 
derness (commanding  regiment),  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy,  Cold 
Harbor,  action  of  Strawberry  Plains,  battles  of  Deep  Bottom,  Poplar  Spring 
Church,  Petersburg  and  first  Boy dton  Road ;  the  battles  of  Hatcher's  Run  and 
second  Boydton  Road. 

McCook,  Alexander  McD.  (Colonel  6th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major-General). 
Born  in  Ohio,  Apl.  22, 1831.  App.  from  Ohio.  Retiring  year  1895.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '47  ;  graduated  July  1,  '52.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U. 


IQth 

July  21,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.  ; 
Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  3,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of 
Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Col.  Apr.  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Brig.-Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky. ;  Maj. -Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— Sen.  Asst.  Inst.  of 
Inf.  Tactics  at  M.  A.  from  Jan.  13,  '61,  to  Apr.  24,  '61 ;  acting  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of  the 
Mo.  from  Dec.  19,  '74,  to  June  11,  '75  ;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  of  the  Army 
from  June  11,  '75,  to  Dec.  15,  '80.  Service— Frontier  duty,  '52-58;  Army  of 
Potomac,  '61;  in  Army  of  the  Ohio,  '62,  and  Army  of  Cumberland,  '63-64;  in 


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command  dist.  east  of  Ark.,  ;65 ;  Gen.  McCook  commanded  a  division  at  the  battle 
of  Shiloh  and  siege  of  Corinth,  and  1st  Army  Corps  at  Stone  River  and  Chicka- 
mauga,  and  the  troops  at  the  defense  of  the  Capital  at  the  time  of  Early's  attack 
on  Washington,  July,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  First 
Bull  Eun,  Va.,  '61 ;  capture  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  '62  ; 
battle  of  Perry  ville,  siege  of  Corinth,  Stone  River  and  Chickamauga.  History — 
Gen.  McCook  is  son  of  Major  Daniel  McCook,  who  was  born  in  1796,  and  killed 
in  battle  by  Morgan's  guerrillas  near  Buffington  Island,  Ohio,  July  19,  '63.  Seven 
of  his  brothers  took  part  in  the  war  for  the  Union,  three  of  whom,  like  their 
father,  were  killed.  Four  of  the  eight  brothers  attained  the  rank  of  general. 

McCormick,  Lloyd  S.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '72  ;  graduated  June  15, 
'76.  Actual  rank—Id  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  15,  76 ;  trans,  to  7th  Cav.  June  26, 
'76 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '78.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt.  Sept.  14,  '87. 

McCoy,  Frank  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  Nov.  26,  '80 ;  accepted  Nov.  29, 
'80 ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Feb.  20,  '83;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '87. 

McCrea,  Tully  (Major  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Miss.  July  23, 1839.  Retiring 
year,  1903;  app.  from  Ohio.  Graduated  in  Mil.  A  cad.,  class  of  '62.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  17,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '63;  Capt  42d  Inf.  July  28, 
'66;  accepted  Nov.  20,  '66;  unassigned  April  22,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Art.  Dec. 
16,  '70  ;  Major  5th  Art.  Dec.  4,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Army  of  Potomac  '62-63 ;  Bvt. 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Antie- 
tam ;  Bvt.  Capt.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  battle 
of  Olustee,  Fla.  (where  he  was  severely  wounded).  Honorably  mentioned — In  the 
"  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in  the  report  of  the  Chief  of  Artillery,  2d  Army 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  on  the  cattle  of  Gettysburg,  vol.  xxvii.  part  i. 
Service — Served  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  '62-63 ;  on  sick  leave  (result  of 
wound)  Feb.  to  Oct.,  '64  ;  at  West  Point  as  Asst.  Professor  of  Geography,  History 
and  Ethics,  Oct.  10,  '64,  to  Aug.  31,  '65;  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  Aug.  31, 
'65,  to  June  23,  '66 ;  as  Quartermaster  of  1st  Art.  June  20  to  Nov.  20,  '66,  at  Ft. 
Hamilton,  N.  Y. ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Newark,  N.  J.,  and  Harrisburg,  Pa., 
Sept.,  '66,  to  April,  '67 ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  in  command  of  Company, 
April,  '67,  to  Aug.,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Aug.,  '67,  to  May,  '68;  conducting 
recruits  to  California  June, '68,  to  Aug., '68;  awaiting  orders  June,  '68,  to  Oct., 
'68;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  Quartermaster  of  the  Military  Academy  Oct.,  '68, 
to  Aug.,  '72 ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Deputy  Governor  of  the  Soldiers'  Home 
Sept.,  '72,  to  July,  '75 ;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  from  Oct.,  '75,  to  Dec.,  '75 ;  at  Ft. 
Trumbull,  Ct.,  Dec.,  75,  to  July,  '76;  at  Ft.  Sill,  Indian  Ter.,  from  July,  76,  to 
Nov.,  '86;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Dec.,  76,  to  April,  77;  at  Ft.  Trumbull, 
Ct.,  from  April,  77,  to  July,  77 ;  in  suppressing  railroad  disturbances  in  Penn. 
July  to  Nov.,  77;  at  Ft.  Trumbul),  Ct.,  from  Nov.,  77,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Presidio, 
Cal.,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  Dec.,  '83;  at  Ft.  Winfield  Scott,  Col.,  Dec.,  '83,  to  Oct., 
'86;  at  Presidio,  Cal.,  Oct., '86,  to  Nov., '8^;  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash.  Ter., 

Nov.,  '86,  to  Feb.,  '89 ;  at  Governor's  Island  Feb.,  '89,  to .  Staff  positions 

occupied— R.  Q.  M.  1st  Art.  June  20,  '66,  to  Nov.  20,  '66;  Q.  M.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept. 
30,  '68,  to  Aug.  28,  72.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  battles  of 
Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg. 

McCreery,  George  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  July^2,  1854. 
Retiring  year,  1918;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg. 
Feb.  17,  '80 ;  accepted  Feb.  28,  '80  ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  17,  '85.  Service— At 
Ft.  Columbus,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  Mar.,  '80 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Arizona  Mar.  22, 
'80 ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft.  Apache,  Arizona,  to  Aug.,  '82 ;  at  Whipple  Barracks,  Ari- 
zona, to  Sept.,  '82,  had  frequent  and  extended  field  service  during  this  time;  was 
with  Gen.  Carr  at  the  Cibicu  Aug.  30,  '81,  when  he  had  a  fight  with  the  White 
Mountain  Apaches,  and  also  two  days  later  in  a  small  skirmish  with  same  In- 
dians near  Ft.  Apache ;  on  detached  service  with  batt.  of  12th  Inf.  to  Madison 
Barracks,  N.  Y.,  and  on  leave  of  absence  to  Oct.,  '82  ;  at  Whipple  Barracks,  Ari- 


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zona,  to  May,  '83 ;  in  the  field  near  San  Bernardino,  Arizona  ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Whipple  Barracks ;  at  Ft.  Meade,  Dak.,  from  '84  to  '88,  post  surgeon  most  of  the 
time,  during  which  time  made  two  marches  to  Ft.  Riley,  Kansas,  with  7th  Cav., 
'87  and  '88 ;  from  Aug.,  '88,  to  present  time  as  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Warren, 
Mass. 

McDonald,  Jo*  n  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  K,  1st  Cav., 
Aug.  18,  '57,  to  Oct.  1,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  July  17,  '62;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  29,  '63;  Capt.  July  1,  '68;  retired  July  1,  '68,  disability  in  line  of 
duty. 

McDonald,  John  B.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.)  Born  in  Alabama.  Appointed 
from  Alabama.  Cadet  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  14,  '76  ;  out  of  service  March  2,  '77; 
reinstated  June  8,  '77  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81.  Actual  rank — Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Aug.  6,  '81 ;  transferred  to  10th  Cav.  March 
2,  '82. 

McDonald,  Robert  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  E,  5th 
Inf.,  July  21,  '56,  to  Sept.  9,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July  2,  64;  accepted  Sept.  9, 
'64;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '65 ;  Capt.  March  20,  '79;  retired  May  12,  '86.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  5th  Inf.  Nov.  18,  '66,  to  Aug.  10,  '69 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  Franklin  and  Fort  Bliss,  Texas;  Fort  Hays  (twice),  Riley  and  Harker, 
Kansas;  cantonment  Tongue  River,  and  Fort  Keogh,  Montana ;  Chief  Commis- 
sary on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Miles  in  his  southern  and  northern  campaigns  in  Texas 
and  Montana.  Service — In  charge  of  ordnance  magazine,  ordnance  stores,  and 
field-works,  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  '61  and  '62 ;  Provost-Marshal,  Franklin,  Texas  ; 
commanding  company  at  Fort  Sumner,  N.  M. ;  charge  of  Navajo  Indian  subsist- 
ence and  farm,  Fort  Suraner.  N.  M. ;  in  Montana,  and  participated  in  campaign 
in  Wolf  Mountains.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  with  the  Seminoles,  Mor- 
mons, Navajos,  Apaches,  Kiowas,  Comanches,  insurgent  Rebels,  Southern 
Cheyennes,  Arapahoes  and  Northern  Cheyennes  and  Sioux.  Honorably  mentioned 
—Thrice  recommended  for  promotion  by  brevet ;  first,  for  leading  the  Navajos 
against  the  Comanches  ;  again,  at  great  risk  of  life  quelling  a  dangerous  conflict 
between  the  troops  and  Navajos  at  Fort  Sumner,  N.  M. ;  and  last,  for  the  affair 
of  Wolf  Mountain,  Montana. 

McDougall,  Thomas  M.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  at  Ft.  Crawford, 
Prairie  Du  Chien,  Wis.,  May  21,  1845.  Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from 
Kansas— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  48th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Feb.  18,  '64 ;  hon. 
must.  out.  June  1,  '65;  Capt.  5th  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  June  2,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug. 
10,  '66;  2d  Lieut,  14th  Inf.  May  10,  '66;  accepted  July.  20,  '66;  transferred 
to  22d  Infantry  September  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  5,  '66;  transferred  to  21st 
Inf.  Apr.  19,  '69;  unassigned  Oct.  21,  '69;  Ass'd  to  7th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  '70; 
Capt.  Dec.  15,  '75.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  faithful  and  meri- 
torious services.  Service — At  Barrancas,  Florida,  Feb.  26,  '65;  from  thence 
marched  through  Florida  and  Alabama  ;  relieved  from  duty  while  at  Montgomery, 
Ala.,  as  A.  D.  C.  to  accept  promotion  ;  proceeding  to  Mobile,  N.  O.,  St.  Louis,  at  Ft. 
Riley,  Kan..  June  9,  '65  ;  marched  with  company  to  Selina,  Kansas,  and  in  affair 
with  Indians  near  Fort  Ellsworth,  Kansas;  marched  with  his  company  to  Fort 
Riley,  Kas.,  and  from  there  marched  with  his  company  to  Denver,  arriving  Oct. 
16,  '65 ;  stationed  at  Camp  Collins,  C.  T.,  June  11,  '66,  to  muster  out  the  21st  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Cav.;  ordered  to  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  June  19,  '66,  from  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kansas;  left  New  York  by  steamer  with  Recruits  for  California,  Oct.  26, 
'66  ;  assigned  to  Com.  D,  8th  Cavalry,  '66  ;  ordered  to  duty  at  Angel  Island,  Cal. ; 
ordered  with  D  Troop,  8th  Cavalry,  to  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.;  then  proceeded  to 
take  station  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T. ;  proceeded  to  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  and 
reported  to  Commanding  General,  Department  of  Cal.,  March  18,  '67;  ordered  to 
duty  at  Drum  Barracks,  Wilmington,  Cal. ;  remained  at  Post  during  July  and  a 
part  of  Aug.,  '67  ;  with  detachment  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  to  Prescott,  A.  T.,  with  a  view 
to  join  his  regiment,  S.  O.  No.  19,  Headquarters  Camp  Majavi,  A.  T.,  Aug.  26,  '67; 
on  duty  at  Prescott,  Sept.  17,  '67,  and  at  Camp  McPherson,  Date  Creek,  A.  T., 


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Sept.  20,  '67  ;  reported  at  Headquarters,  District  of  Tucson,  A.  T.,  and  ordered  to 
Camp  Grant,  A.  T. ;  Oct.  14,  '67,  ordered  to  Camp  Goodwin,  A.  T.,  with  Com.  B,  32d 
Infantry  ;  remained  about  six  months,  when  ordered  again  to  Camp  Grant,  A.  T. ; 
engaged  in  continual  scouting;  ordered  from  Arizona  to  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T., 
and  assigned  to  duty  at  Vancouver  Arsenal,  W.  T.,  July  16,  '69 ;  proceeded  from 
Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  to  his  home  in  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  detailed  as  recruiting 
officer,  April,  70,  at  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  relieved  June  1,  70,  and  ordered  to  report  to 
Brevet  Brigader  General  Sidell,  U.  S.  A.,  Ft.  Leaven  worth,  Kas. ;  conducted  large 
party  of  recruits  to  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  via  Kit  Carson  and  Fort  Lyons,  C.  T. ; 
returned  to  Fort  Leavenworth ;  again  detailed  to  conduct  a  large  party  of  recruits 
to  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  June  21,  70 ;  Nov.  2,  70,  conducted  all  general  service 
recruits  (Cavalry  and  Infantry)  to  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  and  Carlisle  Barracks, 
Pa.;  returning  conducted  recruits  for  the  Artillery  from  Carlisle,  Pa.,  to  Fort 
Leavenworth  and  Fort  Riley,  Kas. ;  relieved  from  duty  Dec.  30,  70 ;  assigned  to 
7th  Cav.  Jan.  I,  71,  and  assigned  to  Troop  "  E  " ;  on  detached  service  with  Troop 
"I"  Fort  Barker,  Kas.,  from  Jan.  23  to  April  18,  71 ;  stationed  at  Bagdad,  Ky. ; 
joined  Troop  "  E"  Spartanburg,  8.  C.,  May,  71 ;  on  detached  service  at  Spartan- 
burg,  S.  C.,  from  April  29  to  May  18,  72  ;  absent  with  leave  from  May  19  to  July 
15,  72;  joined  the  Regiment  with  Troop  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  April  3,  73;  in 
camp  at  Yankton,  D.  T.,  to  M  ay  7,  73 ;  with  Stanley's  Yellowstone  expedition, 
escorting  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  survey,  May  7  to  Oct.  1,  73 ;  at  Fort  A.  Lin- 
coln, D.  T.,  to  Oct.  9,  73;  absent  with  leave  to  Nov.,  73;  returned  Custer  expe- 
dition to  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  Aug.  30,  74;  left  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  with 
Troops,  Sept.  29,  74,  en  route  to  New  Orleans,  La. ;  from  thence  to  station  at 
Greensborough,  Ala.,  with  Troop,  Oct.  11,74;  marched  with  Troop  to  Opelika, 
Ala.,  Dec.  25,  74;  proceeded  with  Troop  to  Yankton,  D.  T.,  in  the  field;  in  Camp 
near  Fort  Randall  and  on  White  River  and  Wounded  Knee,  Neb.,  from  June  !>, 
to  Aug.  30,  75 ;  marched  with  Troop  from  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  to  Fort  A.  Lincoln, 

D.  T. ;  marched  from  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  to  Fort  Totten,  D.  T.,  arriving  Oct. 
17,  75  ;  relieved  at  Fort  Totten,  D.  T.,  March  10,  76,  and  marched  with  Cavalry 
Battalion  to  Fort  Seward,  Jamestown,  D.  T. ;  relieved  from  command  of  Troop 

E,  March  22,  76,  en  route  to  join  Station,  Shreveport,  La. ;  station  changed 
from  Shreveport,  La.,  to  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T. ;  joined  Troop  B,  May  10,  7H,  in 
the  field  with  expedition  of  76;  he  availed  himself  of  leave  of  absence  Sept 
76,  for  one  month ;  returned  and  resumed  command  of  Troop  at  Fort  A.  Lincoln, 
D.  T.;  accompanied  Regiment,  and  in  command  of  Troop,  Mav  1.  '77.  on  the 
march  to  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.;  May  23,  left  for  Cedar  Creek,  M.  T. ;  arrived  and 
went  into  camp  May  29,  77  ;  June  12,  ordered  with  Troop  to  Camp  Sherman  on 
the  Yellowstone  river,  M.  T. ;  June  17,  77,  left  the  Yellowstone  and  joined  Col. 
Lazelles'  command  in  the  field  and  scouted  all  the  summer,  after  which  ordered 
to  join  Regiment  on  the  upper  Missouri ;  marched  with  Troop  to  Squaw  Creek, 
M.  T. ;  joined  Regiment  with  Battalion  on  the  upper  Missouri;  changed  station 
and  marched  with  Troop  from  Fort  A.  Lincoln  to  Standing  Rock  agency,  Nov., 
77 ;  remained  there  until  June,  '80,  when  ordered  into  the  field  with  Troop  to 
protect  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  construction  train  ;  relieved  Sept.  28,  and 
ordered  on  recruiting  service  at  Baltimore,  Md. ;  relieved  from  recruiting  service 
Oct.  25,  '82;  absent  with  leave  to  Dec.  22;  marched  with  Troop  B,  7th  Cav.,  to  Ft. 
Meade,  D.  T.,  arriving  Oct.  17,  '86;  remained  with  Troop  until  May  17,  '88, 
when  granted  a  sick   leave;    appeared   before  a  Retiring  Board  at   San  An- 
tonio,   Texas,    June    11,    '89,    and    found    incapacitated    for    active    service. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  John  P.  Hawkins,  com.   1st  Div. 
U.  S.  Col.  Troops  Feb.  19,  '64;  relieved  Oct.  17,  '64;  Asst.   Com.  of  Musters  of 
the  Port  and  defenses  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Oct.  17,  '64;  relieved  and  appointed 
A.  D.  C.  and  Com.  of  Musters,  Feo.,  '65 ;  afterwards  appointed  Com.  of  Musters 
of  the  Div.  of  Col.  Inf.  Feb.  26,  '65;  on  the  staff  of  Major  Gen.  Emory  Upton  as 
Provost  Marshal,   Dist.  of  Colorado,  Oct.  16,  '65;  also  appointed   Asst.  Com.  of 
Musters  of  the  Dist.  of  Colorado  Oct.  16,  '65 ;  appointed  Adj.  and  Q.  M.  Nov.,  '66; 
Post  Adj.,  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  Q.  M;  relieved  in  April,  '67,  and  ordered  to  Arizona, 
April  28,  '67;  Adj.  Batt.  8th  Cav.  going  to  Ariz.  Ty. ;  detailed  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist. 


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of  the  Upper  Colorado  Aug.  21,  '67:  Post  Adj.  Jan.  20,  '68;  also Becruiting  Officer 
for  the  32d  Inf.  Feb.  2,  '68;  Depot  Adj.  and  Depot  Treasurer,  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  Sept.  17,  70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  Haines'  Bluff,  Yazoo  City,  Port  Gib- 
son and  Grand  Gulf,  Miss. ;  Perdido  Eiver,  Fla. ;  siege  and  assault  of  Fort 
Blakely,  Ala. ;  capture  of  Mobile,  Ala. ;  engagements  with  Indians  at  Aravipa 
Canon,  Tontp  Basin,  Point  of  Mountain  and  Rock  Springs,  A.  T. ;  in  skirmish 
with  illicit  distillers  at  McGownsville  and  Limestone  Springs,  S.  C.,  '71 ;  in  action 
at  mouth  of  Big  Horn  with  hostile  Indians  Aug.  11,  '63.  Honorably  mentioned — 
Recommended  by  Gen.  Emory  Upton,  the  Dist.  Commander,  for  promotion  to  a 
Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Army,  dated  Headquarters,  Dist.  of  Colorado,  Feb.  27,  '66; 
complimented  by  the  Com.*  Gen.  of  the  Dist.,  S.  O.  10,  Headquarters,  Dist.  of  Col- 
orado, dated  Denver,  Col.  Ty.,  April  30,  '66.  Commands  held— Fort  Ellsworth, 
Kan.,  June  9,  '65,  to  Aug.  2,  '65 ;  assumed  command  of  Co.  B,  32d  Inf.,  at  Camp 
Grant,  A.  T.,  Oct.  31,  '67;  in  command  of  escort  composed  of  Troop  C,  1st  Cav., 
to  the  surveying  party  to  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad  Co.  Oct.  22,  '67;  also  com- 
manded escort  to  the  engineering  party  of  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad  through 
Arizona  to  Sacaton,  Dec.  2,  '67;  commanded  Troop  E,  Spartanburg,  S.  C.,  from 
July  to  Nov.,  '71 ;  troop  and  post  at  Unionville,  S.  C.,  from  July  16,  '72,  to  March 
29,  '73;  troop  at  Unionville,  S.  C.,  from  Jan.,  '72,  to  April  1,  '72;  troop  in  the 
field  with  headquarters  and  a  portion  of  the  regiment  on  Custer's  expedition  to 
the  Black  Hills,  D.  T.,  leaving  Fort  A.  Lincoln  July  1,  '74 ;  post  at  Greensboro', 
Ala.,  Oct.  11,  '74 ;  post  atOpelika,  Ala.,  Dec.  25,  '74 ;  troop  from  Apr.  4  to  Aug.,  '75 ; 
Troop  E,  7th  Cav.,  and  the  Cay.  Batt.  (Troops  E  and  L)  at  Fort  Totten,  D.  T. ; 
troop,  and  was  rear  guard  and  in  charge  of  the  pack  train  of  Custer's  command, 
and  in  the  battle  of  the  Little  Big  Horn,  M.  T.,  June  25  and  26,  '76 ;  remained  in 
command  of  troop  with  expedition  until  Sept.  23, '76  ;  March  10,  '76,  in  command 
of  Cav.  Batt.  to  FortSeward,  Jamestown,  Dak. ;  Oct.,  '76,  in  command  of  troop  at 
Fort  Lincoln,  Dak. ;  Batt.  7th  Cav.  (Troops  B,  F  and  G)  Oct.  21,  '77;  3d  Batt.,  7th 
Cav.,  as  part  of  escort  to  Chief  Joseph  and  his  band  of  Indians  to  camp  opposite 
Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T. ;  resumed  command  of  troop  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  Jan.  2, 
'83;  the  Cav.  Batt.  at  Fort  Yates,  D.  T.,  until  ordered  to  Fort  Meade,  D.  T.,  Oct. 
5,  '86  ;  troop  at  Fort  Meade,  Dak.,  from  Oct.  17,  '86,  to  May  17,  '88.  History- 
Son  of  Brvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Charles  McDougall,  Surgeon  U.  S.  Army,  deceased  ;  served 
as  2d  Lieut,  and  Vol.  A.  D.  C.  when  only  seventeen  years  of  age,  at  Milliken's 
Bend  and  Goodrich  Landing,  La.,  until  Jan.  22,  '64. 

McElderry,  Henry  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Md.  Aug.  12, 1842.  Re- 
tiring year,  1906 ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  A, 
10th  Md.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  19,  '63 ;  hosp.  stwd.  July  6,  '63 ;  discharged  Jan.  29,  '64; 
Med.  Cadet  from  Mar.  30,  '64,  to  Mar.  30,  '65 ;  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  28,  '66 ;  accepted 
May  26,  '66;  Capt.and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  28,  '69;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Jan.  9,  '85. 

Me  Parian  d,  Munroe  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Baltimore,  Md., 
June  28,  1867.  Retiring  year,  1931 ;  app.  from  Md. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
class  of '88.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

McFarland,  "William  C.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68  ;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  14,  '72;  1st  Lieut.  July  8,  '82. 

McGilvray,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  the 
Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  K,  2d  Art., 
June  20,  '53,  to  June  20,  '58 ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  G,  and  Sgt.  Major  4th 
Art.,  Oct.  5,  '58,  to  Mar.  28,  '63 ;  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Feb.  19,  '63  ;  accepted 
Mar.  28,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Apr.  27,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  May  6,  '64;  Capt.  Jan. 
20,  '81 ;  retired  Oct.  16,  '84,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt. 
Sept.  22,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill, 
Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Atf.  March  20,  '77,  to  Jan.  20,  '81. 

McGinness,  John  R.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Ireland  Sept.  17, 
1840.  Retiring  year,  1904;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '59;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Ord.  June 
11,  '63;  Capt.  Feb.  10,  '69  ;  Maj.  June  1,  '81.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  1, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Morris  Island,  S.  C. ; 


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Maj.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  operations  be- 
fore Charleston,  S.  C.  Staff  positions  occupied — Inst.  of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery, 
M.  A.,  from  July  25,  72,  to  Aug.  30,  74.  Service— On  duty  at  Ord.  office  '65-66  ; 
under  orders  of  chief  of  Ord.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '66-67;  asst.  to  chief  of  Ord., 
'67-68;  asst.  at  Springfield  Armory,  '68-69;  chief  Ord.  officer  Dept.  of  Platte, 
'69-71;  comdg.  Omaha  Ord.  Dept.  '71-72;  instructor  of  ord.  and  gunnery  at 
M.  A..  '72-74;  asst.  at  Watertown  Arsenal,  74-76;  chief  Ord.  officer,  Dept.  of 
South',  76-78 ;  comdg.  the  St.  Louis  Powder  Depot,  78-83  ;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
'90. 

McGinnis,  James  T.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penn- 
sylvania. Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  E,  1st  Ohio 
Vol.  Inf.,  April  14,  '61 ;  discharged  August  1,  '61 ;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  E,  84th  Ohio 
Vol.  Inf.,  from  May  26, '62,  to  Sept.  20, '62;  2d  Lieut.  124th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf., 
Sept.  29,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  April  17,  '63;  Capt.  Jan.  4,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  July  9, 
'65;  2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April 
30,  '66 ;  Capt.  August  31,  71 ;  retired  March  26,  79,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.,  Missionary 
Ridge,  Tenn.,  and  Dallas,  Ga.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  13th  Inf.  from 
July  1,  '67,  to  June  1,  '68;  Adjt.  13th  Inf.  from  June  1,  '68,  to  August  31,  71. 
Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  defense-  <>t  \V:ishington, 
D.  C.;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Vienna  and  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va.;  on  re- 
cruiting duty  in  Ohio  to  Jan.,  '63 ;  at  Franklin,  Tenn.,  Feb.  to  June,  '63  ;  engaged 
in  the  defense  of  Franklin,  Tenn.,  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Van  Dorn,  action- 
of  Thompson's  Station  and  Triune,  advance  on  Tullahoma,  battle  of  Chicka- 
mauga (twice  wounded),  actions  of  Rossville,  operations  about  Chattanooga,  ac- 
tion of  Byron's  Ferry,  Orchard  Knob  (wounded),  battle  of  Missionary  Kidge, 
East  Tennessee  campaign,  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Longstrect,  :u  tions  of 
Dalton,  Rocky-Face  Ridge,  battle  of  Resaca,  actions  of  Adairsville,  Cassville, 
battles  of  New  Hope  Church  and  Dallas  (twice  wounded) ;  recorder  of  an  exam- 
ining board  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  to  June,  '66  ;  joined  regi- 
ment at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.;  adjutant  of  the  1st  Battalion  of  the  13th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  to  Dec.,  '66;  at  Camp  Cook,  M.  T.,  July,  '66,  to  August,  '67;  at  Fort 
Shaw,  M.  T.,  from  August,  '67-69. 

McGlachlin,  Edward  P.  (Second  Lieutenant  5th  Art.).   Born  in  Wisconsin. 
Appointed  from  Wis.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85;  gradu- 
ated June  12,  '89.    Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '80  ;  iM  . 
Lieut.  5th  Art.  Oct.  4,  '89. 

McGonnigfle,  Andrew  J.  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  New  York 
March  4,  1829.  Retiring  year  1893 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  I 
rank— Captain  A.  Q.  M.  March  18,  '64;  accepted  April  13,  '64;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col. 
March  13,  '65;  vacated  May  26,  '65;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  May  19,  '65 ;  accepted  May 
26,  '65;  Major  Q.  M.  Feb.  13,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lantry in  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek,  Va.;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallantry  in  the  battles  of  Five  Forks,  Sailor's  Creek 
and  Appomattox  Court-Houae,  Va.;  Bvt.  Col.  Feb.  11, '69,  for  meritorious  services 
during  the  Indian  Campaign;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  quartermaster's  department  during 
the  war. 

McGown,  George  .(Coptain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  C,  2d  Inf.,  June  1,  '58,  to 
Dec.  2,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Nov.  29,  '61 ;  accepted  Dec.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
4,  '63;  Capt.  Sept.  19,  '64;  retired  March  14,  '65,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services ;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  15,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the 
muster  out  and  disbanding  of  the  volunteer  armies  of  the  United  States.  Serric*- 
—Joined  at  Fort  Ridgley,  Minn.,  July,  '58;  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  June, 


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Island,  New  York  Harbor,  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  with  company  at  Battery  Barracks,  N. 
Y.,  Feb.,  '65;  on  Mustering  and  Disbursing  duty  at  Wheeling,  Va.,  to  Jan.,  '66; 
Acting  Asst.  Prov.  Marshal  General,  Chief  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer,  and 
Superintendent  Volunteer  Recruiting  Service  for  the  State  of  West  Virginia  to 
June,  '66,  and  from  August,  '66,  to  June,  '67 ;  on  mustering  duty  in  Ohio  to 
August,  '66 ;  in  charge  of  the  Disbursing  Branch  of  the  Adjutant  General's 
Office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  retirement. 

McGrath,  Hugh  J.  (First  Lieutenant  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Fqnd-du-Lac, 
Wis.,  April  8,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  Wis. ;  graduated  at 
Mil.  Academy,  Class  of  '80;  graduated  at  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leaven  - 
worth,  Kan.,  Class  of  '87.  Actual  rank—I^.  Lieut.  4th  Cav.,  June  12,  '80;  1st 
Lieut.,  May  26,  '86.  Service — Joined  regiment  at  Fort  Reno,  Indian  Ter.,  in 
Sept.,  80;  in  Dec.,  '80,  and  Jan.,  '81,  was  employed  with  a  detachment  of  twenty- 
four  men  in  removing  from  the  Pottawattomie  Indian  reservation  about  eighty 
men  who  had  settled  there  in  violation  of  law.  During  the  remainder  of  that 
winter  and  in  the  spring  of  '81  was  employed  in  preventing  the  so-called  "  Okla- 
homa boomers  "  from  settling  on  lands  in  Oklahoma,  Indian  Terr.  In  the  fall  of 
'81,  350  of  the  Northern  Cheyennes,  who  were  in  the  Indian  Terr.,  at  Fort  Reno, 
were  ordered  removed  to  the  Pine  Ridge  Agency,  Dak.;  with  Troop  G,  4th  Cav., 
accompanied  them  as  escort  as  far  as  Sidney,  Neb.,  about  800  miles  ;  in  Nov.,  '81, 
took  station  at  Fort  Bayard,  New  Mexico,  and  during  the  next  four  years  served 
in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Took  part  under  General 
George  A.  Forsyth  in  the  campaign  of  '82  again-t  the  Apaches  under  Nana  and 
Loco,  and  participated  in  the  fight  at  Horseshoe  Canon,  April  23,  '82  ;  took  part 
under  Gen.  George  A.  Forsyth  in  the  campaign  of  '83,  against  the  Apaches  un- 
der Geronimo  and  Chatto;  took  part  under  General  Crook  in  the  campaign  of 
'85  against  the  Apaches  under  Geronimo.  History — Graduated  at  the  Eau  Claire, 
Wis.,  High  School  in  '73 ;  attended  the  University  of  Wisconsin,  at  Madison, 
73-74-75. 

McGregor,  Thomas  (Major  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Scotland,  June  26, 1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt. 
and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  A,  1st  Drae.,  April  8,  '58,  to  Oct.  1,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.,  July 
17,  '62  ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  10,  '63  ;  Capt.,  Oct.  15,  '66  ;  Major 
2d  Cav.,  Dec.  19,  '84.  Brevet  rank— En.  Capt.,  May  6,  '64,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va.  Staff  position  occupied— Adjt. 
-1st  (lav.,  Oct.  1,  '64,  to  April  1,  '65. 

McGuire,  Thomas  H.  (2d  Lieutenant  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  18th  Inf..  Jan. 

12.  '83,  to  March  17,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.,  Feb.  6,  '88  ;  accepted  March  18,  '88. 
McGunnegle,  George  K.  (First  Lieutenant  15th  Inf.).    Born  in  Maryland. 

Appointed  from  Maryland.  Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  1, 
'73;  accepted  Oct.  13,  '73;  1st  Lieut.,  Aug.  23,  '77.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Adjt.,  Sept.  1,  '86. 

Mclntyre,  Prank  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed  from 
Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Mclver,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '77 ;  graduated  June  13, 
'82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

McKee,  George  W.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Ky.  March  29,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906 ;  appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '58 ;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Ord.  June  11,  '63 ;  Capt. 
June  23,  '74;  Major  Aug.  23,  '81.  Brevet  rank—En.  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Major  March 

13,  '65,  for  efficient  and  valuable  services  during  the  war.    Service— Senior  ord- 
nance officer  at  Winchester,  W.  Va.,  to  '65;  asst.  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  (on   tem- 
porary duty  in  La.  and  Texas),  '65-66;  on  duty  at  M.  A.,  West  Point,  '66-67;  asst. 


386  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  MCK 

at  Watertown  Arsenal  '67-68;  asst.  at  Benicia  Arsenal  '68-71;  asst.  at  St.  Louis 
Arsenal  '71-73;  asst.  at  Nat.  Armory,  Biloxi,  Mass,  (temporarily  detached),  73-74; 
asst.  at  Nat.  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  '74-75  ;  recorder  of  Board  on  experimen- 
tal guns  '75-76;  asst.  Nat.  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  76-78;  commanding 
Washington  Arsenal  78-80 ;  assistant  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  '80-81 ;  member  of 
Ordnance  Board  '81-83;  comg.  Allegheny  Arsenal,  Pa.,  '90. 

McKee,  James  C.  (Lieut.  Colonel  and  Surgeon,  Asst.  Medical  Purveyor). 
Born  in  Penna.  May  18,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  2,  '59;  ace.  Dec.  1,  '59;  Capt.and  Asst.  Surg. 
Oct.  2,  '63 ;  Maj.  and  Surg.  Dec.  22,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Surg.  Nov.  17,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service — Took  contract  as  act.  asst.  surg.  U.  S.  A.  in  August,  '57; 
enroute  to  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  via  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Nov.,  '57 ;  at  Fort 
Union,  N.  M.,  to  Feb., '58;  at  Fort  Massachusetts  (now  Fort  Garland),  Col.,  to 
May,  '58;  at  Fort  Defiance,  N.  M.,  to  fall  of  '59;  in  winter  of  '58-9  on  duty  with 
a  column  of  troops  under  Col.  Dixon  S.  Miles,  3d  U.  S.  Inf.,  at  war  with  the 
Navajo  Indians;  mentioned  in  general  orders  by  Gen.  W.  S.  Scott,  commander- 
in-chief  U.  S.  A.,  as  "  distinguished"  in  this  campaign;  at  Fort  Fillmore,  N.  M., 
until  Dec.  '59;  at  Ft.  Buchanan,  now  A.  T.,  on  duty  with  a  column  of  troops  under 
Col.  J.  V.  D.  Reeve,  8th  U.  S.  Inf.,  operating  against  the  Pinal  Apache  Indians; 
at  Fort  Fillmore,  N.  M.,  in  April,  '60  ;  rn  route  m  the  following  Oct.  for  Fort  De- 
fiance, N.  M.,  and  in  the  absence  of  line  officers,  commanded  Company  G,  U.  S. 
Mounted  Rifles  (now  3d  Cav.),  for  two  weeks ;  charged,  killed  and  dispersed  a 
body  of  hostile  Indians ;  on  arrival  at  Fort  Fauntleroy  (now  Fort  Wingate),  N. 
M.,  was  relieved  of  his  command  by  Lieut.  E.  P.  Cussy,  U.  S.  A. ;  in  same  winter, 
whilst  in  the  valley  of  "Tchusca,"  and  in  the  absence  of  available  line  officers, 
volunteered  and  took  command  of  a  company  of  the  5th  Inf.,  charged  the  Indians, 
drove  them  off,  and  captured  a  herd  of  some  five  or  six  thousand  sheep ;  peace 
was  made  with  the  Indians  in  April,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Fillmore,  N.  M.,  to  Aug. ;  pres- 
ent in  engagement  with  the  Texans  (Confederates)  at  Mesilla,  N.  M. ;  surrendered 
in  July, '61,  to  the  Rebels  by  Major  Isaac  Lynde,  7th  U  S.  Inf.;  paroled  as  a 
prisoner  of  war ;  author  of  a  pamphlet  called  "  Narrative  of  the  Surrender  of  a 
Command  of  U.  S.  Forces  at  Fort  Fillmore,  N.  M.,  July,  '61;"  en  /•/,///,-  to  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kansas;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  at  Fort  Wayne, 
Detroit,  Mich.,  under  orders  for  Fort  Brady,  Sault  St.  Mary's,  Mich. ;  at  "  Camp 
Butler,"  Springfield,  111.,  organizing  hospitals,  etc.,  for  prisoners  of  war;  ex- 
changed June,  '62;  at  general  hospital,  Chester,  Pa.,  July,  '62;  on  duty  with  the 
"  Army  of  Virginia  "  as  assistant  to  the  medical  direclor;  present  in  the  second 
battle  of  Bull  Run ;  in  charge  of  field  hospital  at  the  Stone  Bridge  ;  afterwards 
superintendent  of  transportation  of  sick  and  wounded  from  Fairfax  R.  R.  station 
to  Alexandria,  Va. ;  in  fall  of '62,  acting  medical  purveyor  at  Frederick,  Md., 
and  on  the  battle-field  of  Antietam  ;  in  spring  of  '63,  medical  director  of  hos- 
pitals in  Frederick  City  and  vicinity;  in  June,  '63,  in  office  of  the  medical  direc- 
tor and  in  charge  of  Calvert  Street  Hospital,  Baltimore,  Md. ;  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
in  charge  of  and  organizing  U.  S.  general  hospital,  and  examining  recruits ;  fall 
of  '63,  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  in  charge  of  Lincoln  U.  S.  A.  general  hospital  of 
3000  beds,  to  the  end  of  the  war  in  '65 ;  commissioned  major  and  surgeon  in  Dec., 
'64;  surgeon -in-chief  of  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.;  chief  medical  officer 
of  the  district  of  New  Mexico,  Santa  Fe",  N.  M.,  till  '68;  at  Fort  Wadsworth, 
Staten  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  till  73;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  till  76;  at 
Whipple  Barracks,  Prescott,  A.  A.,  as  medical  director  of  the  Department  of  Ari- 
zona till  '80;  on  sick  leave  till  '82;  at  Fort  Winfield  Scott,  Cal.,  as  post  surgeon 
to  June,  '83 ;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  as  post  surgeon  ;  Med.  Director 
Dept.  of  the  Columbia  '83;  at  present  Medical  Director  at  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

McKee ver,  Chauncey  (Colonel  Assistant  Adjt.  General).  Born  in  Md. 
Aug.  31,  1829.  Retiring  year,  1893  ;  appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy  July  1,  '45  ;  graduated  July  1,  '49.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Art.  July  1,  '49;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  27,  '50  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  24,  '53 ;  Bvt. 
Capt.  A.  A.  G.  July  1,  '61 ;  accepted  July  4,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ; 


MCL  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  387 

Major  A.  A.  G.  July  17,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G.  March  3,  75;  Col.  A.  A.  G. 
Feb.  28,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Xieut.  Col.  Sept.  24,  '64,  for  meritorious  and 
faithful  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  diligent,  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adjutant  General's  Department  during  the  war  ; 
Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war. 

McKeever,  Samuel  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  B.  Nov.  16,  1833.  Re- 
tiring year,  1897;  appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank~\st  Lieut.  16th 
Mass.  Inf.  July  22,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  10,  '62 ;  Capt.  28th  Mass.  Inf.  Oct. 
31,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  oat  July  27,  '63 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Kes.  Corps  Aug.  20,  '63  ;  accepted 
Aug.  24,  '63 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must  out  April  17,  '66  ;  2d 
Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  17, 
'66  ;  trans,  to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69  ;  Capt.  March  4,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt. 
March  2,  '67  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

McKibbin,  Chambers  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  inPenna.  Nov.  2,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904 ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Priv.  general  service  Sept. 
22, '62;  discharged  Sept.  24, '62;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Sept.  22, '62;  accepted 
Sept.  24,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  10,  '64;  transferred  to  32d  Inf.  Sept,  21,  '66 ;  Capt. 
35th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  5,  '67 ;  transferred  to  15th  Inf.  Aug.  12,  '69. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  North 
Anna  River,  Va.,  and  during  the  operations  on  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Adj.  1st  Batt.  14th  Inf.  Oct.,  '63,  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  Q.  M.  2d  Batt. 
14th  Inf.,  Sept.,  '65,  to  Sept.  21,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—  Served  with  regi- 
ment in  the  campaigns  Army  of  the  Potomac,  except  Gettysburg,  being  wounded 
at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  the  Weldon  Rail- 
road (wounded),  and  severely  wounded  Aug.  18,  '64.  History — Sutler  14th  Inf ; 
at  Games'  Mill  burned  his  stores  and  fought  in  the  ranks  of  the  14th  Inf. ;  was 
severely  wounded ;  recom'd  by  the  officers  of  that  regiment  on  the  field  for  ap- 
pointment as  2d  Lieut. ;  enlisted  at  the  suggestion  of  Secretary  Stanton  in  Genl. 
Service  Sept.  22,  '62,  and  received  commission  as  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  same  day  for 
gallant  conduct  at  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va. 

McKibbin,  David  B.  (Major  U.S.A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired;  appointed 
from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '46, 
to  Oct.  31,  '48;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  March  3, '55 ;  accepted  March  27, '55;  1st 
Lieut.  March  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  14th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  3,  '61 ;  Col.  158th 
Pa.  Inf.  Nov.  24,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  12,  '63;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13, 
'65 ;  Col.  214th  Pa.  Inf.  April  5,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66 ;  transferred  to 
32d  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Major  10th  Inf.  Sept.  15,  '67 ;  unassigned  March  15, 
'69;  assgd.  to  10th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  retired  May  31,  75,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of 
North  Anna,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of 
Bethesda  Church,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.,  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Mar. 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

McKinstry,  Charles  H.  (Second  Lieut.  Eng's).  Born  in  California.  App. 
from  California.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '84 ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng's  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  July  22,  '88. 

McLaughlin,  William  H.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania, 
Aug.  12,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906,  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 


'66,  to  Aug.  1,  '66. 
McLellan,  Curwen  B.  (Major  10th  Cav.).    Born  in  Scotland  April  7,  1829. 


388  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  MCX 

Major  10th  Cav.  Dec.  30,  '81.  Brevet  rank—B\t.  1st  Lieut.  May  5,  '62,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Byt.  Capt.  July  3, 
'63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Gettysburg  campaign  ;  Bvt.  Major 
March  31,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Dinwiddie 
Court  House,  Va. 

McLougrhlin,  George  H.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  8.  A.)  Born  in 
Ireland.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Enlisted  in  the 
U.  S.  Army  '49 ;  served  as  an  enlisted  man  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Adj.  8th 
Iowa  Vols.  Oct.,  '61 ;  resigned  Nov.  20,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  8,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  15,  '62;  Captain  Dec.  1,  '63;  retired  Dec.  31, 
'70.  Brevet  rank — Brvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House,  Va.  Service— In  the  field,  '61  to  latter 
part  of  '64;  recruiting  latter  part  of  '64;  mustering  duty  '65;  Provost  Marshal 
of  Louisville,  Ky.,  '65  and  '66;  served  in  Kentucky,  West  Virginia,  Georgia  and 
Alabama  until  retired,  Dec.  30,  '70.  Staff  positions  occupied — On  Gen.  Steele'a 
staff  through  Fremont's  Missouri  campaign  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  Regt.  Q.  M.  2d  Inf. 
Sept.  24,  '62,  to  Dec.  1,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  and  commanded 
Company  in  skirmish  at  Dung's  Springs,  Mo.,  '61 ;  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo., 
Aug.,  '61 ;  joined  Regiment  in  Washington,  Dec.,  '61 ;  commanded  Co.  D  at  the 
battles  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  Groveton,  Va.,  and  An- 
tietam,  Md.,  '62;  present  at  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville, 
Va. ;  volunteer  Aide-de-camp  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (wounded) ;  com- 
manding Regiment  at  the  battles  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House,  North  Anna 
and  South  Anna  Rivers,  Va. 

McMahon,  John  B.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Julv  1,  '86. 

McMartin,  John  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
A,t,mlrank— 2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  June  15,  '77  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '83. 

McMillan,  James  (Major  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '52;  graduated  July  1 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '56 ;  2d" Lieut.  Sept.  30,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  3,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Capt.  2d  Inf.  Aug.  10, 
'61 ;  unassigned  April  17,  '69  ;  ass'd  to  llth  Inf.  Feb.  15,  '70  ;  trans,  to  Art.  arm 
Dec.  31,  '70;  ass'd  to  3d  Art.  Dec.  31,  '70  ;  Maj.  2d  Art.  July  2,  77;  retired  June 
26,  '82,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  30,  '65,  for  mer- 
itorious and  faithful  services  in  the  recruitment  of  the  Armies  of  the  United  States. 
Staff  positions  «"•»//>/>,/— Adjt.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '61,  to  Aug.  10,  '61. 

McMinn,  William  H.  (First  Lieut,  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed 
from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rnnk  -Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "  F,"  3d  Cal.  Inf.  Nov. 
12,  '61,  to  March  16,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cal.  Inf.  March  27,  '62;  resigned  June  20, 
'63;  1st  Lieut.  196th  Pa.  Inf.  July  22,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  17,  '64;  Capt. 
213th  Pa.  Inf.  March  1,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  18,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.,  Mar. 
7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  27,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  17,  77  ;  retired  Oct.  29,  '87. 

McNally,  Valentine  (Captain  and  Ordnance  Storekeeper).    Born  in 
land.     Appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.     Actual  rank — Capt.  Ord.  Sk.  May  5, 
'82  ;  accepted  May  25,  '82. 

McNamee,  Michael  M.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.,  Set,  and  1st  Sgt.  Troop  G,  7th  U.  S. 
Cav.,  from  Nov.  15,  '82,  to  March  4,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted 
March  5,  '89. 

McNaught,  John  S.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  March  22,  1843. 
Retired ;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Priv.,  Sergt.  and  IstSergt.  Cos. 
G,  B  and  C,  1st  Batt.,  llth  Inf.,  Aug.  16,  '61,  to  March  25,  '63;  2d  Lieut,  llth 
Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  May  29. '64;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept,  21,  '66; 
Capt.  Oct.  5,  '67 ;  retired  Oct.  15,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64, 
gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.  Sei-vice — Served  with  regi- 
ment in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Aug.  14,  '63 ;  in  New  York  City  (during 


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draft  riots)  to  Sept.  12,  '63;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  May  5,  '64;  wounded 
in  action  at  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va;  on  sick  leave  to  Aug.,  '64;  at 
Camp  Taylor,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '64;  with  regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to 
Nov.,  '64;  on  duty  in  the  Department  of  Washington  to  Dec.,  '64;  with  regiment 
at  Annapolis,  Md.,  to  Jan.  27,  '65;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  May,  '65;  at 
Richmond,  Va.,  to  Aug.,  '66;  on  general  recruiting  service  at  Governor's  Island 
and  Bedioe's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  and  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  to  Jan.,  '69; 
with  regiment  in  Louisiana  to  April,  '69;  with  company  at  Fort  Abercrombie, 
Dak.,  to  Sept.,  70;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  Dak.,  to  Oct.,  73;  at  Fort  Pembina, 
Dak.,  to  Dec.,  77 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to  (in  the  field,  Texas,  Sept.  27,  79,  to 
Nov.  17,  79)  April,  '80 ;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  Jan.,  '81 ;  en  route  to  and  at 
Fort  Ringgold,  Texas,  to  April,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  July,  '83 ;  at 
Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  to  May,  '85 ;  at  Fort  Assiniboine,  Mont,  to  Sept.,  '85 ;  on 
general  recruiting  service  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio,  to 
Aug.,  '86;  on  sick  leave  to  Oct.  15,  '87;  retired  from  active  service  Oct.  15,  '87, 
on  account  of  disability  incident  to  the  service.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — En- 
gaged at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  Va.,  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Va.,  Games'  Mills, 
Va.,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.,  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  Bull  Run  (2d),  Va.,  Antietam, 
Md.,  Blackburn's  Ford,  Va.,  Leetown,  Va.,  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Chancellors- 
ville,  Va.,  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  operations  at  Mine  Run,  Va.,  battle  of  the  Wilder- 
ness, Va.  (wounded),  trenches  before  Petersburg,  Va.  (wounded),  trenches  before 
Petersburg,  Va.,  Poplar  Springs  Church,  Va.,  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.,  Boydtown 
Plank  Road,  Va.,  Vaughn  Road,  Va.,  Dabney's  Mill,  Va.,  Five  Forks,  Va. 

McNett,  Andrew  J.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Henderson,  Jeff.  Co.,  N. 
Y.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  93d  N.  Y. 
Inf.  Oct.  11,  '61 ;  hon.  mus.  out  June  12,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  141st  N.  Y.  Inf.  Feb. 
13,  '64;  hon.  mus.  out  June  8,  '65;  Capt.  44th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct. 
3,  '66 ;  unassigned  May  27,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Col.  Dec.  15,  70,  for  loss  of 
right  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  July 
28,  '66,  for  distinguished  services  at  battles  of  Resaca,  Dallas,  Gulp's  Farm  and 
Peach  Tree  Creek  ;  Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices at  battle  of  Resaca,  Ga.;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  at  battle  of  Peach  Tree  Creek. 

McNutt,  Albert  S.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77;  graduated  June  11, '81. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  17,  '88. 

McParlin,  Thomas  A.  (Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  July  10,  1825.  Retir- 
ed ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Mar.  3,  '49;  ace. 


March  14,  '49  :  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  March  3,  '54  ;  Major  Surg.  May  21,  '61 ;  Col., 

'  "  ol.  Asst.  Med.  Pur.  April  13,  '81 ; 


Med.  Dir.  Feb.  25,  '65,  to  June  30,  '65  ;  Lieut.  Col. 

Col.  Surg.  Feb.  16,  '85 ;  retired  July  10,  '89.  Brevet  nm£— Jbrevet  i^ieut.  uoi. 
Aug.  1,  '64,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field ;  Brevet  Col.  March 
13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen. 
Nov.  26,  '66,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  at  New  Orleans,  where 
cholera  and  yellow  fever  prevailed.  Service— Acting  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  March 
15,  '48;  at  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  to  June,  '48 ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  March  3, 
'49  ;  at  Las  Vegas,  N.  M.,  to  Aug.,  '51 ;  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  June,  '52 ;  with 


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venworth,  to  Jan.,  '58  ;  Fort  Walla  Walla  and  Cascades,  W.  T.,  May,  '59,  to  Nov., 
'61 ;  at  Chicago,  Ills.,  to  June,  '62 ;  medical  director  of  the  Army  of  Virginia 
(Gen.  Pope's  Army)  to  Sept.,  '62  ;  general  hospital  duty,  Annapolis,  Md.,  to  Jan., 
'64 ;  medical  director,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  Jan.  16,  '64,  to  July,  '65 ;  Dec., 
'64,  was  assigned  to  duty  by  the  President  according  to  his  brevet  rank  of  Lieut. 
Col.;  Col.  and  med.  dir.,  Army  of  Potomac,  Feb.  25,  '65,  to  June  30,  '65 ;  med. 
dir.,  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf,  and  medical  director,  3d  Military  District,  '67-68; 
med.  dir.  Department  of  Louisiana,  Sept.,  '65-67;  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 


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West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  July,  '68 ;  Surg.  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  West  Point, 
N.  Y.,  July,  '68,  to  Oct.,  73;  post  surgeon,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Oct.,  73,  to 
Oct.,  75 ;  chief  medical  officer,  District  of  New  Mexico,  Nov.,  75,  to  Oct.,  77  ; 
attending  surgeon  U.  S.  A.,  New  York  City,  Nov.,  77 ;  Fort  Hamilton,  Aug.,  78; 

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the  Platte,  Jan.  24,  '86,  and  on  duty  as  med.  dir.,  to  July  10,  '89,  and  member  of 
the  Retiring  Board  when  in  session  at  Omaha,  Nebr.,  for  the  same  period  ;  attend- 
ing surgeon,  hdqrs.  Dept.  of  the  Piatte  from  '87  to  July  10,  '88.  Honorably 
mentioned — His  name  was  honorably  mentiened  by  Major  General  Jno.  Pope, 
in  his  Report  of  the  Campaign  of  the  Army  of  Virginia,  see  "  Records  of  Rebell- 
ion "  for  July  and  Aug.,  '62. 

McQuiston,  Charles  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Indiana.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June 
13, '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

McQuiston,  Henry  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  K,  6th  Cav.,  July  31, 
'61,  to  Sept.  22,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  July  17,  '62 ;  accepted  Sept.  22,  '62 ;  retired 
Sept.  26,  63,  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  9,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt. 
June  21,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Upperville,  Va. 

McRae,  James  H.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed 
from  Georgia.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

McVay,  Harlan  E.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  at  Mt.  Blanchard, 
Ohio,  March  4,  '62.  Retiring  year,  1926.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Actual  ?<////.— 
Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  29,  '89 ;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '89.  Service — On  duty  at  Fort  Mackinac, 
Mich.,  since  June,  '89;  from  that  time  to  Oct.  29,  '89,  as  A.  A.  S.  History— My 
education  was  obtained  from  the  public  schools  of  that  village ;  from  the  Ohio 
Wesleyun  University,  Delaware,  Ohio,  from  which  I  received  the  degree  of  A.  B. 
in  '86,  and  the  degree  of  M.  A.  in  '89 ;  mv  medical  course  was  taken  at  the  Miami 
Medical  College  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  was  completed  in  March  of  '89 ;  after 
graduation,  began  the  practice  of  medicine  in  Cincinnati. 

McWatty,  Robert  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
Pennsylvania.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Post  Chaplain  May,  4,  '82;  accepted 
May  29,  '82. 

Mearns,  Edgar  A.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  at  Highland  Falls,  N. 
Y.,  Sep.  11,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Ac- 
tual rank— Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  14,  '84 ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  Dec. 
3,  '88.  Sen-ice— Ordered  to  Dep.  of  Arizona  Feb.  25,  '84 ;  assigned  as  Post  Sur- 
geon at  Fort  Verde,  Arizona,  March  25,  '84 ;  in  the  field  during  a  large  part  of 
Arizona  service,  and  accompanied  Gen.  Crook  on  several  long  expeditions ;  ac- 
companied, as  Surg.  in  charge,  3d  Cav.  on  its  march  from  Dep.  of  Arizona  to 
Texas  in  the  spring  of  '85;  returned  with  10th  Cav.,  at  Fort  Verde,  Ariz.,  till  May, 
'88  ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  since  June  1,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— On  per- 
sonal staff  of  Gen.  Crook  in  Arizona.  History— -Graduated  from  the  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons  (Med.  Dep.  of  Columbia  College),  New  York,  in  '81. 

Mears,  Frederick  (Lieutenant-Colonel  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan.  1, 1835. 
Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  9th 
Inf.  April  26,  '61 ;  accepted  April  29,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  17,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  1st 
U.  S.  Sh.  Sh.  Oct.  1,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  30,  '61 ;  Capt  9th  Inf.  Aug.  27,  '63; 
Maj.  25th  Inf.  April  2,  '83 ;  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Inf.  April  24,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt. 
Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Com- 
mands held — Commanding  recruiting  depot  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  '86-88. 

Meig-s,  Montgomery  C.  (Brigadier  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Augusta,  Ga. 
May  3,  1816.  Retired.  App.  from  Pa.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '36. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  lat  Art.  July  1,  '36  ;  resigned  July  31,  '37,  to  ace.  appoint, 
in  Corps  of  Engineers;  Bvt  2d  Lieut.  Engrs.  to  date  from  July  1,  '36;  1st  Lieut. 


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July  7,  '38 ;  Captain  March  3,  '53 ;  Colonel  llth  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen., 
Qm.  Gen.  May  15, '61 ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  July  5, '64;  retired,  over  62  years  old, 
Feb.  6,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  July  5,  '64,  distinguished  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war.  Service — On  duty  upon  fortifications  and  harbors 
of  the  Delaware  River  and  Bay,  Delaware  Breakwater,  '36-37 ;  on  surveys  for 
improvement  of  Upper  MISP.  River  at  Rapids,  Des  Moines  and  Rock  River,  and 
for  improvement  harbor  St.  Louis,  '37 ;  on  duty  in  Philadelphia  and  occasionally 
at  office  of  Eng.  Dep.  in  Washington  till  '4L ;  on  duty  at  Detroit,  building  Fort 
Wayne,  till  '50,  during  which  time  called  to  assist  in  office  of  Chief  Eng.  from 
time  to  time  during  winter  suspension  of  out-door  work;  also  in  charge  of  fortfi- 
cations  along  the  lake  frontier  ;  made  surveys  and  plans  for  rebuilding,  as  a  regu- 
lar fortress,  Fort  Gratiot,  at  outlet  of  Lake  Huron ;  in  '40  assistant  to  Col.  Thayer, 
Boston,  on  projects  for  Fort  Montgomery,  at  outlet  of  Lake  Champlain ;  in  '50- 
52  construction  of  Fort  Montgomery  at  outlet  of  Lake  Champlain  ;  winter  of  '52 
surveying  and  making  plans  and  estimates  for  Washington  aqueduct ;  constructed 
this  aqueduct  and  the  wings  and  dome  of  the  U.  S.  Capitol,  and  the  northern 
half  of  the  general  Post-office  building  at  Washington  till  Oct.,  '60;  was  ordered 
to  Florida  in  fall  of  '60  to  put  Forts  Jefferson  and  Taylor  in  condition  to  resist 
attack ;  as  its  Chief  Engineer,  assigned  and  accompanied,  in  April,  '61,  from  New 
York,  the  expedition  for  the  relief  of  Fort  Pickens ;  directed  the  supply  and  re- 
fit of  Gen.  Sherman's  army  at  Savannah  after  the  march  to  the  sea  in  Jan.,  '65 ; 
and  in  March,  at  Goldsboro'  directed  the  opening  of  communication  for  the  sup- 
ply of  that  army  on  its  arrival  there  and  at  Raleigh ;  visited  Gen.  McClellan's 
army  at  Harrison's  Landing,  and  Gen.  Butler's  at  Fort  Monroe  and  Bermuda 
Hundred  and  Gen.  Grant's  at  City  Point ;  during  Wilderness  campaign,  for  a 
short  time  commanded  depot  of  Gen.  Grant's  army  at  Belle  Plaine;  commanded 
a  division  in  the  fortifications  of  Washington  during  the  Breckenridge  and  Early 
raid  thereon ;  on  sick  leave,  June,  '67,  to  June,  '68,  during  which  traveled  in 
Europe;  as  Qm.  Gen.,  in  '69-70,  and  subsequently  made  tours  of  inspection  of 
Texas  and  the  Rio  Grande,  parts  of  Utah,  California  and  the  Lower  Columbia 
River,  and  Puget's  Sound  and  Port  Townsend ;  designed  and  built  the  Qm.  De- 
pots at  Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  and  San  Antonio,  Tex. ;  July,  '75,  to  March,  '76,  on 
duty  visiting  European  armies;  on  Feb.  6,  82,  retired  as  over  62  years  of  age; 
placed  by  act  of  Congress,  of  Aug.  7,  '82,  in  charge  of  design  and  construction  of 
new  building  for  use  of  the  U.  S.  Pen.  Office  at  Washington,  on  which  employed 
Feb.,  '83,  and  completed  in  winter  of  '88-9,  at  a  cost  of  $887,000.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc.—W&»  present  under  fire  at  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run  and  at  the  invest- 
ment-and  siege  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  and  in  the  battle  of  Mission  Ridge  Nov.  23- 
25,  '63.  History— Removed  to  Phila.,  Pa.,  while  an  infant;  educated  at  Philadel- 
phia—school of  the  Franklin  Institute,  preparatory  school  of  the  University  of 
Pa.,  and  at  the  University  till,  at  the  age  of  16,  transferred  to  the  West  Point 
Mil.  Acad.  in  '32;  member  of  the  American  Philosophical  Society  of  Phila.,  of 
the  Washington  Philosophical  Society,  of  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Inst.,  of  the  National 
Academy  of  Science,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Regent  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Mellen,  Henry  B.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.,  March  2,  1828. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  2d  Cal. 
Cav.  Sep.  21,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Maj.  June  5,  '65;  must,  out  June  21,  '66 ; 
2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  May  4,  '66;  accepted  July  20,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  re- 
tired Oct.  4,  '72,  "  for  loss  of  right  foot  at  ankle  and  left  leg  below  the  knee,  from 
injuries  received  in  line  of  duty"  (act  Aug.  3,  '61,  sees.  16  and  17).  Service— 
Served  on  the  frontier  at  Fort  Crook,  Cal.;  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  '64,  built  under 
his  direction  ;  joined  6th  Cav.  at  Austin,  Tex.,  Aug.,  '66;  at  Forte  Richardson, 
Belknap  and  Griffin,  Tex.;  built  latter  post,  under  Gen.  Sturges;  at  New  Orleans, 
La.,  '68-69,  and  at  Fort  Richardson,  Tex.,  until  disabled.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Griffin,  Tex.  Commands  held—Yoit  Crook,  Cal.,  and  the 
Sub-Dist.  of  Siskiyou. 

Mendell,  George  H.  (Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pa.,  Oct.  12,  1831. 
Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '48  ;  graduated  July  1,  '52.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Eng.  July  1,  '52 ; 


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2d  Lieut.  March  3,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '56  ;  Capt.  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  trans,  to  Eng. 
March  3,  '63;  Major  Aug.  15,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  June  30,  '79;  Col.  Sept.  16,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  August  15,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Virginia  ;  Brevet  Colonel 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — 
Engaged  on  survey  of  the  great  lakes,  on  staff  duty,  railway  surveys,  on  expedi- 
tion against  Indians,  and  road  construction  in  Oregon  and  Washington  Terri- 
tory, '52-58 ;  West  Point  as  Professor  and  principal  Assistant  Professor  of  Natural 
and  Experimental  Philosophy  in  the  Military  Academy  to  June,  '63 ;  trans,  to 
Engineers  March  3,  '63  ;  engaged  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  as  Top.  Eng. 
of  a  division  in  the  Manassas  Campaign  of  '61 ;  in  command  of  the  Battalion  of 
Engineers,  and  in  the  various  orders  of  his  profession  incident  to  the  operations 
of  the  Pennsylvania  and  Virginia  Campaigns  of '63-4 ;  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  as  Asst. 
Eng.  of  the  defenses  of  that  city,  and  at  the  Military  Academy  as  Instructor  in 
Practical  Military  Engineering  '64-5  ;  superintending  construction  of  defenses  of 
New  Bedford  Harbor,  Mass.,  and  operations  for  the  preservation  of  Plymouth 
Beach,  Mass.,  '65-6;  on  the  Pacific  coast  superintending  various  works  of  fortifi- 
cations, and  at  other  points  on  duty  connected  with  his  staff  corps  until  present 
time,  his  station  being  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

Mendenhall,  John  (Colonel  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana  July  29,  1829.  Re- 
tiring year  1893.  Appointed  from  Ind.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class 
of  '51.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d  Lieutenant  1st  Dragoons  July  1,  '51 ;  transferred 
to  4th  Art.  Feb.  20,  '52 ;  2d  Lieutenant  Oct.  8,  '53 ;  1st  Lieutenant  March  12,  '56  ; 
Captain  July  3,  '61 ;  Major  and  Judge  Advocate  Vol.  March  17,  '63  ;  accepted 
April  3,  '63 ;  Lieutenant  Colonel  A.  I.  G.  Feb.  27,  '64,  to  Sept.  26,  '64 ;  honorably 
mustered  out  Oct.  23,  '65;  Major  1st  Art.  Jan.  10,  '77  ;  Lieutenant  Colonel  4th 
Art.  Oct.  2,  '83;  Colonel  2d  Art.  Dec.  4,  '88.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  major  April 
7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  brevet 
lieutenant-colonel  Sept.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Chickamauga ;  brevet  colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war.  Service — On  duty  in  Carlisle  and  Fort  Mifflin,  Pa.,  '51-52  ; 
Texas,  New  York  and  Kansas  '53-55;  engaged  with  hostile  Indians '55;  hostilities 
in  Florida  against  the  Seminoles  '57  ;  frontier  duty  '57-58  ;  New  York  and  Virginia 
'59-61 ;  1st  lieutenant  March  12,  '56 ;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '61-62 ;  on  duty  in  Mary- 
land, Pennsylvania  and  New  York  '65-68  ;  captain  July  3,  '61 ;  served  Fort  Wayne, 
Mich., '69;  North  Carolina  '70-72;  California  73-76;  Alaska  (Sitka)  '76-77; 
Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  '77-79;  Newport,  R.  I.,  Fort  Adams,  79-80;  Governor's 
Island,  N.  Y.,  '80-81 ;  New  York  City  '81-82  ;  California  '82-83  ;  Modoc  cam- 
paign 73 ;  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '82-83  ;  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  '84-85 ;  Fort 

Trumbull  '85-88 ;  St.  Francis  Barracks  '89 ;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  May,  '89,  to . 

Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Tennessee  and  Mississippi 
Campaign  '62;  operations  in  North  Alabama,  Tennessee  and  Kentucky  '02  ;  en- 
gaged in  the  actions  in  the  invasion  of  Georgia,  operations  in -the  vicinity  of  Chat- 
tanooga, and  Department  of  the  Cumberland  '63-64-65. 

Menoher,  Charles  T.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82;  graduated  July 
1,  '86.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '86. 

Mercer,  William  A.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  ran/:—2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '80  ;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  26,  '80. 

Mercur,  James  (Professor  in  Military  Academy).  Born  in  Pennsylvania, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Pa.;  graduated  at  Mil.  Academy, 
Class  of  '66.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Engineers,  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.,  March 
7,  '67  ;  Capt.,  Dec.  9,  75 ;  Professor  at  Mil.  Academy,  Sept.  29,  '84 ;  accented 
Sept.  30,  '84.  Service — Asst.  engineer  survey  of  Northern  lakes,  '66-67 ;  on  auty 
at  Mil.  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  '67-72 ;  on  duty  under  orders  of  Col.  New- 
ton, Astoria,  N.  Y.,  76-81 ;  in  charge  of  improvements  of  Norfolk,  Beaufort  and 
Edenton  Harbors,  etc.,  '81-84;  in  charge  of  construction  of  Fort  Macon 
'81-84 ;  member  of  board  advisory  to  State  Harbor  Corns,  of  Virginia 


MER  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.   ARMY.  393 

'81-84;  in  charge  of  improvements  of  Hudson,  Harlem  and  other  Rivers, 
and  Rondout,  New  Rochelle  and  other  harbors  ;  and  under  Chief  of  Engineers  of 
improvements  of  East  River  and  Hell  Gate,  '84;  member  of  Board  of  Engineers 
on  Norfolk  Harbor,  '84  ;  Professor  of  Civil  and  Military  Engineering,  U.  S.  M. 
A.,  Sept.  29,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt.  of  Engineers  and  Post  at 
West  Point,  72-76. 

Merrell,  William  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  New  York. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  E,  27th 
N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  21,  '61,  to  March  31,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  108th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Aug.  18, 
'62;  Captain,  March  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July  28,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res. 
Corps,  Aug.  8,  '63  ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '63  ;  Captain,  Dec.  10,  '63  ;  accepted  Dec. 
28,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66  ;  ac- 
cepted, Oct.  24,  '66 ;  Captain,  Sept.  10,  '68 ;  unassigned,  April  22,  '69 ;  retired, 
Dec.  31,  '70,  wound  in  line  of  duty. 

Merriam,  Henry  C.  (Colonel  7th  Infantry).  Born  in  Maine,  November  13, 
1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Maine. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
Captain  20th  Maine  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  29,  '62 ;  resigned,  Jan.  7,  '63;  Captain  80th 
U.S.  Colored  Inf.  March  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  20,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  85th 
U.  S.  Colored  Inf.,  May  21,  '64 ;  transferred  to  73d  United  States  Colored  Inf., 
June  3,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  24,  '64;  Major  38th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  28,  '66  ;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  14,  '66  ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.,  March  15,  '69 ;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Inf., 
June  10,  '76 ;  Col.  7th  Inf.,  July  10,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel, 
March  2,  '76,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ; 
Colonel,  March  2,  '67,  for  conspicuous  gallantry  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Blakely, 
Ala. ;  Colonel  Vol.,  March  26,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
campaign  against  the  city  of  Mobile  and  its  defenses.  Service — Served  during  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-65 ;  in  battles  of  Antietam,  Shepardstown  Ford  and 
Fredericksburg ;  joined  Gen.  Ullmann's  expedition  to  Louisiana  in  1863  to  or- 
ganize colored  troops,  and  served  with  them  to  the  end  of  the  war,  which  found 
him  in  command  of  the  oldest  colored  regiment  in  the  United  States  service,  hav- 
ing been  mustered  into  service  as  the  1st  La.  N.  G.  in  September,  1862,  by  order 
of  General  Butler ;  at  siege  and  assaults  of  Port  Hudson,  action  at  Donaldson- 
ville,  campaign  and  siege  of  Mobile,  leading  the  final  assault  on  Fort  Blakely  at 
his  personal  request,  April  9,  '65 ;  the  result  was  the  capture  of  the  fort. 

Merriam,  Lewis  (First  Lieutenant  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Maine.  Ciril  life.  Actual  rank—Sgt.  Co.  H,  20th  Maine  Inf.,  August  5, 


cepted  Aug.  15,  '72  ;  1st  Lieut.,  April  27,  '80. 

Merrill,  Abner  H.  (Captain  1st  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '62 ;  graduated  June  18, 
'66.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.,  June  18,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.,  May  1,  '70  ;  Capt., 
Aug.  14,  '87. 

Merrill,  James  C.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Massachu- 
setts. Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  raw&— Asst.  Sur.,  June  26,  '75  ; 
accepted  July  2,  '75  ;  Captain  and  Aest.  Sur.,  June  26,  '80.  .Service— At  St.  Louis 
Barracks,  Mo.,  June  to  Dec.,  '75;  ordered  to  Dept.  Texas,  Dec.  17,  '75;  at  Fort 
Brown,  Texas,  Jan.,'76,  to  June,  '78;  on  sick  leave  of  absence,  June,  '78,  to  April, 
'79  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Montana,  May,  '79,  to  May,  '80  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Custer, 
Montana,  June,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '83 ;  on  leave  of  absence,  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '83 ;  at  Co- 
lumbus Barracks,  Ohio,  Dec.,'83,  to  April,  '86 ;  on  leave  of  absence,  April  to  July, 
'86;.  ordered  to  Dept.  Columbia,  July, '86  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Klamath,  Ore., 
Aug.,  '86,  to  Aug.,  '87  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Watervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  to  Nov., 
'87  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Frankford  Arsenal,  Pa.,  Nov.,  '87,  to  Nov.,  '89 ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Fort  Reno,  Indian  Ter.,  Nov.,  '89,  to . 

Merrill,  Lewis  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '51 ;  graduated  July  1, 
25 


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'66.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Drag.  July  1,  '55 ;  2d  Lieut.  Drag.  Dec.  13,  '55; 
1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  April  24,  '61 ;  Captain  2d  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '61 :  Col.  "  Regt.  Mer- 
rill's Horse,"  2d  Mo.  Cav.,  Aug.  23,  '61;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  hon. 
must,  out  Dec.  14,  '65;  Major  7th  Cav.  Nov.  27,  '68;  retired  May  21,  '86,  disa- 
bility in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  Sept.  10,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  against  the  Rebel  forces  in  North  Missouri ;  Brevet  Lieut. 
Col.  Sept.  10,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Little 
Rock,  Ark. ;  Brevet  Col.  March  5,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  against 
the  Rebel  forces  in  Northwest  Georgia  under  the  command  of  the  Rebel  Gen. 
Wofferd,  and  which  terminated  in  his  surrender ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  iService — In  the  War 
of  the  Rebellion,  '61-65;  in  the  field  operating  against  guerrillas,  Western  and 
Northern  Missouri,  to  May,  '62 ;  commanding  Mil.  Dist.  of  St.  Louis  to  Aug.,  '62 ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Missouri  State  Troops  and  commanding  Dist.  of  North  Missouri  to 
May,  '63;  commanding  Cav.  Div.,  Dept.  of  Mo.,  to  July,  '63;  commanding  1st 
Brig.,  Cav.  Div.,  Army  of  Arkansas,  to  Jan.,  '64 ;  meantime  engaged  in  action 
near  Little  Rock  Sept.  9,  '63,  and  battle  and  capture  of  Little  Rock  Sept.  10,  '63, 
and  commanding  pursuit  of  retreat  of  Rebel  army  and  several  engagements,  cap- 
turing over  four  nundred  prisoners,  to  Oct.,  '63  ;  commanding  outposts  on  north 
of  Little  Rock  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '63 ;  in  Northwest  Georgia,  '65,  and  on  frontier  duty 
to '86. 

Merrill,  Sherman  M.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Ga.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  177th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Nov.  21,  '62 ;  re- 
signed May  23,  '63 ;  Post  Chaplain  July  27,  '82 ;  accepted  Aug.  10,  '82. 

Merrill,  "William  B.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  at  Fort 
Howard,  opposite  Green  Bay,  Wis.,  Oct.  11,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Ap- 
pointed from  Va.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '59.  Actualrank — Brevet 
2d  Lieut.  Engr.  July  1,  '59;  2d  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Cap- 
tain March  3,  '63  ;  Col.  1st  U.  S.  Vet.  Engrs.  Aug.  30,  '64;  mustered  out  Sept. 
26,  '65  ;  Major  Engr.  March  7,  '67 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Engrs.  Feb.  20,  '83.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Capt.  April  16,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  an  engagement  with 
the  enemy  before  Yorktown,  Va.;  Brevet  Major  Sept.  19,  '62,  for  faithful  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Lookout  Mountain  and 
Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battles  of  Resaca  and  New  Hope  Church,  Ga.  Honorably  men- 
tioned—In  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  vol.  xi  part  1,  pp.  310-365;  vol.  xi. 
part  3,  p.  105,  all  at  present  published.  Service — Served  construction  of  Forte 
Pulaski  and  Jackson,  Ga.,  and  Fort  Clinch,  Fla.,  and  removal  of  obstructions  in 
Savannah  River,  Ga.,  '59,  '60  ;  Mil.  Acad.,  '60-61,  Act.  Asst.  Prof.  Engineering  ; 
served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  Asst.  Engr.  Dept  of  the  Ohio  July-Sept., 
'61 ;  prisoner  of  war  Sept.,  '61-Feb.  '62 ;  Superintending  Engineer  of  the  defenses 
of  Newport  and  Covington,  Ky.,  Sept.-Oct.,  62;  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Army  of 
Kentucky  Oct.,  '62,  May,  '63;  in  charge  of  the  Topographical  Department  of  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland  May,  '63-July,  '64 ;  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Army  of  the 
Cumberland,  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  June, '65;  on  duty  at  Nashville  June,  '65-Nov. 
22,  '65;  Superintending  Engineer  of  the  defenses  of  Mobile  and  Pensacola  Dec., 
'65,  to  April,  '66 ;  on  duty  at  Engineer  Bureau,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Sept.,  '66- 
Jan.,  '67  ;  Chief  Engineer  of  the  staff  of  Com.  Gen.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri,  and 
in  charge  of  improvement  of  harbors  of  Chicago  and  Michigan  City,  '67-70 ;  in 
charge  of  improvement  of  the  Ohio  and  other  rivers  since  '70.  Battle*,  skirm- 
ishes, etc. — Engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Virginia  Peninsular  campaign  ;  wounded 
in  the  attack  above  Lee's  Mills  ;  in  temporary  charge  of  the  defenses  of  Washington 
May-June,  '62 ;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Northern  Virginia  campaign,  and 
engaged  in  the  actions  of  Tennessee  campaign  May-Oct.,  '63 ;  engaged  in  the 
actions  in  the  invasion  of  Georgia.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Engineer  reg- 
iment July, '64,  to  Sept., '66.  History— Son  of  Captain  M.  E.  Merrill,  5th  Inf., 
killed  at  Molino  del  Key  in  '47. 


HER  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  395 

Merritt,  Thomas  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York,  Jan.  10,  1841. 
Retired  ;  app.  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  C,  13th  N.  Y.  S. 
M.,  April  23,  '61 ;  disch.  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Sgt.  Co.  H,  53d  N.  Y.  Vols.,  Sept.  6,  '61 ; 
disch.  March  21, '62;  Sergt.  Co.  I,  128th  N.  Y.  Vols.,  Aug.  22, '62;  2d  Lieut. 
128th  N.  Y.  Vols.  June  15,  '63  ;  disch.  Aug.  30,  '63  ;  paid  to  Aug.  31,  '63  ;  Capt. 
U.  S.  C.  T.  Oct.  3,  '63 ;  must,  out  Sept.  9,  '64;  Capt.  7th  U.  S.  Vet.  Vols.  March 
1,  '65 ;  must,  out  April  23,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept. 
17,  '66  ;  trans,  to  29th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2,  '67;  unassd.  April  25, 
'69  ;  assd.  to  24th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '71 ;  Capt.  June  28,  78  ;  retired  March  20,  '79,  for 
disability  resulting  from  disease  contracted  in  line  of  duty. 

Merritt,  "Wesley  (Brigadier  General  Commanding  Department}.  Born  in 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  1,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900 ;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '55 ;  graduated  July  1,  '60.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 
2d  Drag.  July  1,  '60 ;  2d  Lieut.  Jan.  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  May  13,  '61 ;  Capt. 
2d  Cav.  April  5,  '62  ;  Brig.  Gen.  June  29,  '63 ;  accepted  July  11,  '63 ;  Bvt.  Maj. 
Gen.  Oct.  19,  '64;  Maj.  Gen.  April  1,  '65;  accepted  April  1,  '65;  hon.  must,  out 
Feb.  1,  '66;  Lieut.-Col.  9th  Cav.  July  28, '66;  accepted  Sept.  20, '66 ;  Col.  5th 
Cav.  July  1,  76;  Brig.  Gen.  April  16,  '87;  accepted  April  21,  '87;  he  was  com- 
missioned Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  April  1,  '65,  for  gallant  services.  Brevet  rank — Bvt. 
Maj.  July  1,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg, 
Pa. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May  11,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Yellow  Tavern,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col.  May  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Hawes'  Shop,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Five  Forks,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  ending  with  the  sur- 
render of  the  insurgent  Army  of  Northern  Va.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Oct.  19,  '64, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Winchester  and  Fisher's  Hill, 
Va.  Service — In  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  Virginia  Penin- 
sular Campaign;  on  the  staff  of  General  Cooke  until  Sept.,  '62,  when  he  was 
transferred  to  the  headquarters  of  the  defenses  and  Department  of  Washington, 
commanded  by  General  Heintzelman,  where  he  remained  until  April,  '63 ;  again 
entered  the  field  as  an  A.  D.  C.  for  Brigadier-General  Stoneman,  and  served  with 
him  in  April  and  Mav,  during  his  raid  towards  Richmond  ;  rejoined  his  regiment, 
which  he  commanded  in  the  cavalry  engagement  at  Beverly  Ford,  where,  June  9, 
'63,  the  National  forces  crossed  the  Rappahannock,  surprised  the  enemy's  pickets, 
and  maintained  for  hours  an  obstinate  battle  with  a  superior  force ;  narrowly  es- 
caped capture,  being  at  one  time  almost,  if  not  quite,  surrounded  by  the  enemy ; 
won  the  highest  commendation  from  General  Bufbrd  for  conspicuous  gallantry  on 
that  field ;  and  in  those  days  the  praise  of  John  Buford  was  more  highly  esteemed 
by  the  officers  under  his  command  than  a  brevet  commission ;  commanded  regi- 
ment in  the  engagements  at  Upperville  and  Aldie ;  assigned  to  the  command  of 
the  Res.  Cav.  Brigade  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  Pennsylvania  Cam- 
paign, and  participated  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg;  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to 
Warrenton ;  the  actions  at  Williamsport,  Hagerstown,  Boonesboro',  Funkstown, 
Falling  Waters,  and  Manassas  Gap ;  succeeded  General  Buford  in  the  command  of 
the  First  Division  of  Cavalry  ;  participated  in  the  operations  in  Central  Virginia, 
and  was  engaged  at  Culpepper  Court-House,  Brandy  Station,  and  Barnett's  Ford  ; 
participated  in  the  Richmond  Campaign  of  '64,  and  was  engaged  at  Todd's 
Tavern,  Yellow  Tavern,  Meadow  Bridge,  Hawes'  Shop,  Old  Church,  and  Cold 
Harbor ;  accompanied  General  Sheridan  on  the  Cavalry  raid  towards  Charlottes- 
ville,  and  was  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Trevillian  Station  (where  he  rescued  the 
Third  Division  of  Cavalry  from  impending  capture  when  almost  surrounded  by 
the  enemy),  and  the  action  at  Derbytown  ;  transferred  in  Aug.,  '64,  from  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac  to  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  and  moved,  by  the  way  of  City  Point, 
Giesborp'  Point,  and  Harper's  Ferry,  to  Halltown,  where  he  arrived  about  the  8th. 
His  division  (First)  was  then  composed  of  seventeen  regiments  of  cavalry,  organ- 
ized into  three  brigades  (commanded  by  Custer,  Devin,  and  Gibbs),  and  two  bat- 
teries of  artillery  ;  then  came  the  struggle  with  General  Early's  Army  for  thepos- 


396  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  HER 

session  of  the  Valley,  during  which  General  Merritt  was  continuously  employed 
with  his  command,  and  participated  in  the  affairs  at  Stone  Chapel,  Newtown, 
Cedarville,  Kearneys ville,  Bunker  Hill,  Leetown,  Smithfield,  Berry  ville,Ope<}uan 
Creek,  and  the  battle  of  Winchester,  where  the  turning  column  of  cavalry  at  a 
critical  moment,  when  the  result  of  the  battle  was  uncertain,  repeatedly  charged  the 
left  of  the  enemy's  line,  and,  together  with  the  rallied  infantry,  swept  down  upon 
General  Early  and  sent  him  whirling  through  Winchester ;  the  affair  at  Cedar- 
ville, near  Front  Royal  on  the  Shenandoah,  was  a  brilliant  success  for  General 
Merritt,  being  gained  unaided  and  against  odds ;  he  defeated  General  Kerehaw's 
division  of  infantry  and  two  brigades  of  cavalry  in  an  attempt  to  force  a  passage 
of  the  Shenandoah,  and  inflicted  upon  the  enemy  a  loss  of  six  hundred  men  ;  then 
followed  the  movement  to  Front  Royal,  the  engagement  at  Milford,  and  the  skillful 
maneuvering  of  thecavalry  in  frontof  Bunker  Hill,  until  the  Sixth  and  Nineteenth 
Corps  seized  an  advanced  position  in  front  of  Fisher's  Hill,  which  they  held  until 
the  Eighth  Corps  turned  General  Early's  flank  and  forced  him  to  abandon  his  for- 
tifications, when  the  cavalry  joined  the  pursuit  and  participated  in  the  actions  at 
Luray,  Brown's  Gap,  Mount  Crawford,  and  Woodstock,  and  on  the  19th  of  Oct. 
General  Merritt  won  for  himself  and  his  division  an  enduring  fame  at  the  battle 
of  Cedar  Creek,  where  he  confronted  the  enemy  from  the  first  attack  in  the  morn- 
ing until  their  retreat  that  night,  and  held  his  position  on  the  pike,  just  north  of 
Middletown,  all  day,  although  entirely  unassisted  by  the  infantry,  until  the  enemy 
gave  up  the  contest,  when  he  charged  with  his  cavalry,  and,  crossing  the  stream 
below  the  bridge,  continued  the  pursuit  to  Fisher's  Hill,  capturing  and  retaking 
a  large  number  of  guns  and  colors  and  much  material  of  war;  then  followed  the 
action  at  Middletown,  and  in  the  latter  part  of  Nov.  General  Merritt  was  detached, 
with  his  division,  to  the  east  side  of  the  Blue  Ridge,  by  the  way  of  Ashby's  Gap, 
to  operate  against  Mosby's  guerrillas;  he  participated  in  the  actions  at  Gprdocs- 
ville  in  Dec.  and  at  Ashland  in  March,  65 ;  moved  with  General  Sheridan  in 
Feb.  from  the  winter  camp  near  Winchester,  being  in  command  of  the  cavalry  of 
the  Army  of  the  Shenandoah  ;  participated  in  the  closing  Richmond  campaign  of 
'65,  and  was  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House  and  Five  Forks, 
where  he  commanded  the  left  of  the  National  lines  ;  was  engaged  in  the  skirmishes 
at  Scott's  Cross-Roads  and  Drummond  Mills  (the  cavalrvof  the  Army  of  the  James 
having  been  added  to  his  command),  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  the  action  of 
Appomattox  Station,  and  was  present  at  the  surrender  at  Appomattox  Court- 
House  on  the  9th  of  April,  '65,  being  one  of  the  three  commissioners  from  the 
National  Army  to  arrange  with  the  Confederate  commissioners  for  the  surrender 
of  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia  ;  he  then  participated  in  the  movement  against 
General  J.  E.  Johnston's  Army  in  North  Carolina,  after  which  he  was  transferred 
to  the  Military  Division  of  the  Southwest,  where  he  served  in  command  of  two 
divisions  of  cavalry,  and  as  chief  of  cavalry  until  July,  '65;  then  to  the  command 
of  the  cavalry  in  the  Department  of  Texas  until  Nov.,  and  thereafter  as  chief  of 
cavalry  in  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Gulf  until  Dec.  31,  '65 ;  he  visited  Europe  during 
the  summer  of  '66,  and  upon  his  return  to  the  U.  S.  was  appointed  Lieut.-Col.  of 
the  9th  Cav. ;  was  employed  on  inspection  duty,  with  station  at  the  Headqrs.  of 
the  Dept.  of  the  Gulf,  until  Feb.,  '67,  when  he  assumed  the  command  of  his  regi- 
ment at  New  Orleans  and  proceeded  to  Texas,  and  served  at  San  Antonio  and 
Fort  Davis  until  Sept.,  '69 ;  he  was  then  appointed  a  member  of  the  general  tactics 
board  which  was  convened  at  St.  Louis,  where  he  remained  until  Dec.,  70,  when 
he  availed  himself  of  a  leave  of  absence  until  Oct.,  '71 ;   he  then  returned  to 
Texas  and  resumed  the  command  of  his  regiment  at  Fort  Stockton,  and  after- 
wards served  at  Forts  Clark  and  Concho  until  May,  '74 ;  he  was  appointed  in 
March,  '75,  Inspector  of  Cavalry  for  the  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri,  em- 
bracing the  Departments  of  Texas,  the  Missouri,  the  Platte,  and  Dakota,  and  re- 
tained the  position  until  July  1,  76,  when  he  was  promoted  Colonel  of  the  Fifth 
Cavalry  ;  he  immediately  joined  the  regiment  in  the  Department  of  the  Platte, 
and  commanded  in  the  affair  near  Indian  Creek,  Wyo.,  July  17,  76,  where  he  in- 
tercepted a  large  number  of  Cheyennes  who  were  moving  north  to  join  the  hostile 


MIC  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  397 

Sioux,  and  drove  them  back  to  the  Red  Cloud  agency ;  he  then  moved  by  rapid 
marches  to  Goose  Creek,  Mont.,  where  he  effected  a  junction  with  General  Crook, 
and  relinquished  the  command  of  the  regiment  on  the  4th  of  Aug.,  having  been 
appointed  chief  of  cavalry  of  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  ;  he  par- 
ticipated in  the  skirmishes  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  Sept.  9-10,  76,  and  upon  the 
disbandment  of  the  expedition  in  Oct.,  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  resumed  the  com- 
mand of  the  regiment,  and  was  assigned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  and  subse- 
quently to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  which  point  he  was  ordered  in  July,  '82,  to 
West  Point  as  Superintendent  of  the  Military  Academy,  remaining  there  until 
'86 ;  upon  being  appointed  Brig.  Gen.  he  was  assigned  to  the  command  of  the 
Department  of  the  Missouri,  which  he  retains  at  the  present  time. 

Metcalfe,  Henry  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  New  York  Oct.  29,  1847. 
Retiring  year,  1911 ;  appointed  from  Miss. ;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'68.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  of  Ordnance  June  15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  74; 
Capt.  March  4,  79.  Service— Assistant  to  Chief  of  Ord.  to  '69 ;  assistant  at  Spring- 
field Armory,  70-75;  on  duty  in  connection  with  the  International  Exhibition, 
75-76  ;  Asst.  at  Frankford  Arsenal,  76-81 ;  Asst.  at  Benicia  Arsenal,  '81-84 ; 
Asst.  at  Watervliet  Arsenal  to  '86 ;  Instructor  of  Ord.  and  Gunnery  U.  S.  M.  A. 

to .      Staff'  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Halleck  Nov.  27,  '69,  to 

Nov.  7,  70;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Watervliet  Arsenal. 

Meyer,  Edward  S.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—Pv.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  4th  Ohio  Inf., 
and  Sgt.  Co.  A,  19th  Ohio  Inf.,  April  20,  '61,  to  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut,  Nov.  1, 
'61 ;  resigned  Sept.  27,  '62 ;  Capt.  107th  Ohio  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '62;  resigned  Jan.  1, 
'65;  Maj.  5th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Feb.  16,  '65;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  hon. 
must,  out  March  20,  '66  ;  Capt.  35th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  19, 
'66;  unassd.Aug.12,'69;  assd.  to  19th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  70;  trans,  to  Cav.arm  Dec.  31, 
70  ;  assd.  to  9th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70 ;  retired  Aug.  24,  72,  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  March  2, '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol..  Bvt.  Col. 
Vol.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war. 

Meyler,  James  J.  (Second  Lieut.  Eng.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed  from 
N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12, '87. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  1,  '87. 

Michaelis,  Otho  B.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Germany  Aug.  3,  '43. 
Retiring  year  1907  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
Vol.  Sig.  Corps  Sept.  30,  '63;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '63;  vacated  Dec.  10,  '63;  2d 
Lieut.  Ord.  Nov.  24,  '63;  accepted  Dec.  10,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  12,  '64;  Capt. 
June  23,  74 ;  Maj.  Feb.  28,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services.  Service — At  Watervliet  Arsenal,  '64-8  ;  on  tempo- 
rary duty  at  Detroit  Arsenal,  '68-9 ;  asst.  at  Watertown  Arsenal,  '69-73 ;  asst.  at 
Allegheny  Arsenal,  73-5 ;  in  Dept.  of  Columbia,  75-6 ;  in  Dept.  of  Dakota, 
76-80  ;  asst.  at  Frankford  Arsenal,  '80-3  ;  at  Kennebec  Arsenal,  Me.,  '90.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Chief  Ordnance  officer,  Dept.  of  Columbia,  75-6 ;  Chief  Ord- 
nance officer,  Dept.  of  Dakota,  76-80. 

Michie,  Peter  S.  (Professor  Military  Academy).  Born  in  Scotland.  Ap^ 
pointed  from  Ohio,  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1, '59;  graduated 
June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  11,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  I.  G. 
March  23,  '65,  to  June  6,  '65  ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Jan.  1,  '65  ;  Capt.  Nov.  23,  '65  ; 
professor  Feb.  14,  71 ;  accepted  March  6,  71.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  and  Bvt. 
Maj.  Oct.  28,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  of  '64 
against  Richmond,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  campaign  terminating  at  Appomatox  Court-House,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Jan.  1,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  '64.  Service — Professor  of 
Department  of  Natural  and  Experimental  Philosophy  at  Military  Academy,  West 
Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Aug.  28,  '88. 


398  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S   ARMY.  MIL 

Michie,  Robert  B.  L.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  14,  '85.  Service — At  Boise  Barracks, 
Idaho,  from  Oct.  1,  '85,  to  '90  ;  en  route  to  Dept.  of  Arizona,  '90.  Staff  position* 
occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Boise  Bks.  '89-90.  Commands  held—Com'% 
Troop  D,  2d  Cav.,  from  '85  to  Sept.,  '86. 

Michler,  Francis  (Capt.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '66;  graduated  June  15,  70.  A  dual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15.  70;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  76;  Capt.  May  23, 
'88.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Jan-  10,  74,  to  July  1,  78  ;  Adjt.  M.  A. 
July  1,  78,  to  Feb.  28,  '81 ;  Adjt.  5th  Cav.  March  11,  '87,  to  May  23,  '88. 

Middleton,  Johnson  V.  D.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  D.  C.,  Dec.  15, 
1834.  Retiring  year  1898;  App.  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  Rank—  Assistant 
Surg.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '61 ;  Capt,  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ;  Major 
and  Surgeon  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  and  Major  March  13,  '65, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Acting  Asst.  Surgeon 
U.  S.  A.  April  9,  '58;  at  Mount  Vernon  Arsenal,  Alabama,  to  Jan.,  '61,  when  the 
State  seceded  and  the  Arsenal  was  seized  by  State  troops  under  command  of 
Maj.  Ledbetter ;  reported  to  the  Surgeon  General  U.  S.  A.  and  awaited  orders 
until  May,  '61,  when  assigned  to  duty  with  troops  quartered  in  the  City  of  Wash- 
ington and  its  vicinity  to  July,  '61 ;  at  Washington  Arsenal  and  with  troops  in 
that  vicinity  to  May,  '62;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  field  to  Nov.,  '62;  on 
duty  at  White  House,  Va.,  receiving  and  attending  the  wounded  from  the  battle 
of  Fair  Oaks,  Va.;  then  joined  Gen.  Sykes'  Division,  5th  Corps,  as  Surgeon  of 
Weed's  and  Edwards'  Batteries,  and  detailed  as  one  of  the  Operating  Surgeons  of  the 
Division  from  Mechanicsville  to  Harrison's  Landing  ;  participating  in  the  seven 
days'  battles  on  the  Chiokahominy;  transferred  to  the  9th  Corps,  and  was  in  the 
battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam  with  the  Artillery  under  the  command 
of  Gen.  Getty ;  in  the  office  of  the  Asst.  Medical  Director  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
who  was  in  charge  of  all  the  General  Hospitals  in  and  around  Washington,  and 
afterwards  as  Executive  Officer  in  the  office  of  Medical  Director  Department  of 
Washington  to  Nov.,  '67  ;  at  Camp  Verde,  Tex.,  Fort  McKavett.  Tex.,  and  Austin . 
Tex.,  to  June,  70  ;  attending  surgeon  Headquarters  Fifth  Military  District,  also 
acting  Medical  Director  from  Jan.  to  April,  70 ;  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  Mav, 
73 ;  at  Fort  Buford,  Dak.,  Oct.,  75  ;  at  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  Dak.,  to  June,  77 ; 
received  and  attended  the  wounded  from  battle  of  Little  Big  Horn  June  25, 
on  an  expedition  with  Gen.  Terry's  command  against  the  Sioux  Indians  Oct.  and 
Nov.,  76 ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  and  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  May, 
'81 ;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kans.,  to  Aug.,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kans.,  to  Nov.,  '86  ; 

at  General  Recruiting  Depot,  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to .     Battle*,  skirmish™, 

etc. — Participated  in  the  seven  days'  fight  on  the  Chickahominy,  and  was  in  the 
battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam. 

Middleton,  Passmore  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  April  2,  1836. 
Retiring  year,  1900;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
Feb.  15,  '65;  accepted  May  13,  '65  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  15,  '68;  Maj.  and 
Surg.  July  2,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war. 

Miles,  Evan  (Major  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  McVeytown,  Pa.,  March  28,  1838. 
Retiring  year,  1902  ;  app.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  ran*— 1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf. 
Aug.  5, '61;  accepted  Sept.  16, '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  20, '65;  transferred  to  2lst  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66;  Major  25th  Inf.  April  24,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Cant.  Aug.  18, 
'64,  gallant  services  during  the  operations  on  the  Weldon  Railroad.  Va.  Honor- 
ably mentioned — Honorably  mentioned  by  Bvt.  Major  General  R.  B.  Ayers,  U.  S. 
A.,  commanding  2d  Division,  5th  Army  Corps,  for  bravery  and  efficiency  while 
on  duty  as  volunteer  aide  on  his  staff,  at  the  battles  of  the  Weldon  Railroad, 
August  18th,  19th  and  21st,  and  at  Chappie  House,  October  1,  '63;  recommended 
for  brevets  during  the  Rebellion  for  bravery  and  zeal  displayed  at  the  battles  of 


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Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg  and  Wilderness ;  honorably  mentioned  by  General 
O.  O.  Howard,  Commanding  Department  of  |  the  Columbia,  for  gallantry  and  effi- 
ciency during  the  battle  of  Clearwater,  Idaho,  against  the  hostile  Nez  Perces  on 
the  llth  and  12th  of  July,  77,  and  the  battle  at  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon, 
against  the  Bannock  Piute  Indians  on  the  13th  of  July,  '78;  honorably  mentioned 
to  the  Secretary  of  War  by  members  of  Congress,  Governor  of  Washington  Terri- 
tory and  citizens  of  Umatilla,  Oregon,  for  efficient  services  during  the  campaigns 
against  the  hostile  Nez  Perce  and  Bannock  Piute  Indians  in  '77  and  '78 — espe- 
cially for  gallantry  at  the  battle  of  the  Clearwater  on  the  south  fork  of  the  Clear- 
water,  Idaho,  July  11  and  12,  '77,  and  the  battle  near  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon, 
July  13,  '78.  Service— On  duty  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Dec.  3,  '61 ;  on 
regimental  recruiting  service  to  June,  '62  ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Aug., 
'62 ;  in  the  field  serving  with  5th  Army  Corps  from  Aug.,  '62,  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  with 
Regular  Division  in  New  York  riots  of  '63 ;  returned  to  field  with  regiment  Nov., 
'63 ;  on  special  duty  in  charge  of  detachment  of  volunteer  cavalry  to  prevent 
marauding  and  to  arrest  stragglers  from  May  to  June,  '64 ;  with  regiment  at  El- 
mira,  N.  Y.,  from  Nov.,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65 ;  at  different  stations  in  the  Departments 
of  Arizona  and  the  Columbia  from  !69  to  '83 ;  in  the  field  operating  against  hos- 
tile Nez  Perce  Indians,  commanding  six  companies  21st  Inf.,  one  Co.  8th  Inf. 
and  one  Co.  12th  Inf.,  from  June  29,  77,  to  Oct.  10,  77;  participated  in  the  en- 
gagement with  above-named  Indians  July  11  and  12,  77,  on  the  south  fork  of  the 
Clearwater  River,  Idaho  TV.,  and  in  the  march  across  the  continent  to  the  Little 
Rocky  Mountains,  beyond  the  Missouri  River;  commanded  seven  companies 
21st  Inf.,  two  companies  4th  Art.,  from  June  28  to  Sept.  14,  78,  and  one  troop 
1st  Cav.  from  July  10  to  July  16,  78,  operating  against  the  hostile  Bannock 
Piute  Indians ;  with  this  command  attacked  and  defeated  the  above-named  In- 
dians near  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon,  July  13,  78 ;  superintendent  Target  Prac- 
tice while  stationed  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.  Ty.,  in  77,  78,  '80,  '81,  '82, 
'83  and  '84 ;  Range  Officer  at  Fort  Sidney,  Nebraska,  in  '85  and  '86 ;  Executive 
Officer  Division  Rifle  Competition,  Division  of  the  Pacific,  '80;  commanding  Rifle 
Camp  and  Executive  Officer  Department  Rifle  Competition,  Department  of  the 
Platte,  '82  ;  in  charge  of  Rifle  Competition,  Department  of  Dakota,  '88  ;  command- 
ing Department  Rifle  Camp  and  in  charge  of  Rifle  Competition  Camp,  Depart- 
ment of  Dakota,  '89 ;  commanding  Division  Missouri  Kifle  Camp  at  Camp 
Douglas,  Wis.,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M.  1st  Batt.,  12th  Inf.,  Aug.  5, 
'63,  to  Nov.  19,  '63 ;  R.  Q.  M.  12th  Inf.  Nov.  19,  '63,  to  Jan.  20,  '65  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
1st  Brigade,  5th  Corps,  from  Feb.,  '64,  to  April,  '64 ;  Inspector  of  Small  Arms 
Practice,  Dept.  of  Dak.,  from  June  8,  '88,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— En- 
gaged in  the  battles  of  Bull  Run,  Chantilly,  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg,  '62  ; 
engaged  in  battle  of  Chancellorsville  May  1,  2  and  4,  '63 ;  engaged  in  battle  of 
Gettysburg  July  2  and  3,  '63 ;  engaged  in  battle  of  the  Wilderness  May  5  and  6, 
'64,  as  aide  to  regimental  commander  12th  Inf. ;  engaged  at  Weldon  Railroad  as 
volunteer  aide-de-camp  to  General  Ayers  August  18th,  19th  and  21st,  and  Pee- 
bles' Farm  Sept.  30  and  Oct.  1,  '64 ;  in  engagement  with  Nez  Perce  Indians  July 
11-12,  77,  on  the  south  fork  of  the  Clearwater  River,  Idaho  Ter. ;  attacked  and 
defeated  hostile  Bannock  Indians  near  Umatilla  Agency,  Oregon,  July  13,  78. 
Commands  held—  Camp  Tucson,  Arizona,  from  Aug.,  '69,  to  April  13,  70,  and 
from  June  17,  70,  to  Aug.,  70 ;  Camp  Pinal  Mountains,  Arizona,  from  Nov.,  70, 
to  July,  71 ;  Camp  Crittenden,  Arizona,  from  July,  71,  to  April  1,  71 ;  Fort 
Colville,  Wash.  Ty.,  from  June  9,  71,  to  May  13,75;  Vancouver  Barracks, 
Wash.  Ty.,  from  Mar.  22,  77,  to  April  7,  77;  Fort  Townsend,  Wash.  Ty.,  from 
Nov.  15,  78,  to  Dec.  31,  '78,  and  from  July  16,  79,  to  July  26,  79 ;  Camp  U.  S. 
Troops  at  Camp  near  Pendleton,  Oregon,  from  Sept.  14,  78,  to  Nov.  15,  78 ; 
Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.  Ty.,  from  Jan.  7,  '81,  to  Feb.  14,  '81 ;  Fort  Canby, 
Wash.  Ty.,  from  Oct.  7,  '82,  to  Sept.  8,  '83 ;  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.  Ty.,  from 
Oct.  19,  '85,  to  Nov.  18,  '85  ;  commanded  21st  Inf.  from  March  22,  77,  to  April  7, 
77,  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.  Ty. 


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Extract  from  Report  of  Oolonel  H.  A.  Morrow,  2lit  Infantry,  to  the  Adjutant  General,  U.  8.  Army,  dated  Fort 
Sidney,  Neb.,  December  31,  1889,  of  the  operation*,  etc.,  of  the  canteen  at  Fort  Sidney,  Nebratka: 

"In  closing  this  brief  history  of  the  canteen  in  the  American  Service,  and  particularly  of  ita  operations  at 
Fort  Sidney,  I  should  be  unjust  to  myself  if  I  did  not  acknowledge  my  obligations  to  certain  officers  of  the 
Twenty-first  Infantry  for  many  valuable  recommendations  and  suggestions. 

"  Captain  Evan  Miles,  then  of  the  Twenty-first,  now  Major  of  the  Twenty-fifth  Infantry,  by  his  zealous 
co-operation  and  faithful  and  intellligent  administration  of  the  affairs  of  the  Twenty-first  Infantry  Canteen, 
deserves,  perhaps,  a  larger  share  of  credit  than  any  other  officer  for  making  a  great  success  of  what  was  at  first 
an  experiment." 

Miles,  Nelson  A.  (Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts  Aug.  8, 
1839.  Actual  rank— Capt.  22d  Mass.  Inf.  Sep.  9,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '62 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  61st  N.  Y.  Inf.  May  31, '62 ;  Col.  Sep.  30,  '62;  Brig.  Gen.  May  12, 
'64;  accepted  June  27,  '64;  Maj.  Gen.  Oct.  21,  '65  ;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '65;  hon. 
must,  out  Sep.  1,  '66 ;  Col.  40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  '66  ; 
transferred  to  5th  Inf.  Mar.  15,  '69;  Brig.  Gen.  Dec.  15,  '80;  accepted  Dec.  18, 
'80;  Major  General  April  11,  '90.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen. 
Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Spottey Ivan ia;  Brevet 
Major  General  of  Volunteers  August  25,  '64,  for  highly  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished conduct  throughout  the  campaign,  and  particularly  for  gallantry  and 
valuable  services  in  the  battle  of  Ream's  Station,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — He 
received  the  thanks  of  the  Legislatures  of  Kansas,  Montana,  New  Mexico  and 
Arizona  for  services  in  campaigns  against  the  Indians  in  the  West,  and  the  citi- 
zens of  Arizona  presented  him  a  sword  of  honor  at  Tucson  on  Nov.  8,  '87,  in  the 
presence  of  a  large  gathering  of  citizens  of  the  territory.  Service — Engaged.in  the 
battles  of  the  Peninsula  before  Richmond  and  at  Antietam ;  fought  in  all  the 
battles  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  with  one  exception,  up  to  the  surrender  of 
Lee  at  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va.,  and  was  wounded  three  times ;  defeated 
the  Cheyenne,  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Indians  on  the  borders  of  the  Staked  Plains 
in  '75,  and  in  '76  subjugated  the  hostile  Sioux  and  other  Indians  in  Montana, 
driving  Sitting  Bull  across  the  Canada  frontier,  and  breaking  up  the  bands  that 
were  led  bv  him  and  by  Crazy  Horse,  Lame  Deer,  Spotted  Eagle,  Broad  Trail, 
Hump  and  others.  In  September  he  captured  the  Nez  Perces  under  Chief  Joseph 
in  Northern  Montana,  ana  in  78  captured  a  band  of  Bannocks  near  the  Yellow- 
stone Park.  After  a  difficult  campaign  against  the  Apaches  under  Geronimo  and 
Natchez,  he  compelled  those  chiefs  to  surrender  on  September  4,  '86 ;  he  deemed 
it  advisable  in  the  interest  of  the  future  tranquillity  of  the  Indians,  to  accept  a 
conditional  surrender  from  Geronimo,  agreeing  that  neither  the  Chief  nor  any  of 
his  lieutenants  should  suffer  death  for  their  part  in  the  crimes.  Command*  held — 
From  '80-5  commanded  the  Department  of  the  Columbia^  and  in  July,  '85,  was 
assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Department  of  the  Missouri ;  April,  '86,  was 
transferred  to  the  command  of  Department  of  Arizona  and  was  detached  in  '88  ; 
commanding  Division  of  Pacific  from  '88. 

Miley,  John  D.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
ra7i£— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Oct.  15,  '87 ; 
transferred  to  5th  Art.  Nov.  12,  '87. 

Millar,  Edward  A.  (2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from  Ky. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  '82. 

Miller,  Alexander  M.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  D.  C.,  Nov.  1,  '43. 
Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  at  large.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class 
of  '65.  Actual  ran£— 1st  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  23,  '65 ;  Capt.  Feb.  22,  '69 ; 
Major  April  16,  '83.  Service — Asst.  to  special  Board  of  En^.  for  improving 
fortifications  in  the  vicinity  of  N.  Y. ;  Secretary  of  the  Board ;  Asst.  Eng.  in 
construction  of  defenses  of  inner  harbor  of  N.  Y. ;  Asst.  Eng.  at  works  at 
Governor's  Island,  N.  Y. ;  on  recruiting  duty ;  on  temporary  duty  Board  of 


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Fortifications  '65-69;  under  immediate  orders  of  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  Newion,  N.  Y. 
City,  '69-70 ;  Asst.  to  officer  in  charge  of  harbor  improvements  Lakes  Michi- 
gan and  Superior,  and  Superior  City,  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  70-72 ;  on  duty  at 
M.  A.  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  72-76;  commanding  Co.  "  B,"  Battalion  of  Eng., 
Whitestone,  N.  Y.t  76-82  ;  in  charge  of  harbors  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  and  Vicks- 
burg,  Miss.,  and  of  the  improvement  of  various  rivers  and  bayous,  Louisiana, 
Arkansas,  Tenn.,  Miss,  and  Texas,  and  in  charge  of  the  water-gauges  on  the 
Miss,  and  its  principal  tributaries  July,  '82,  to  Sept.,  '84  ;  Sept.,  '84,  to  March,  '86, 
in  charge  of  removal  of  obstructions  in  Mississippi  and  Missouri  Rivers ;  improve- 
ment of  Osage  River,  Mo.  and  Kas. ;  Gasconade  River,  Mo.,  Wabash  River,  Ind. 
and  111.,  and  White  River,  Ind. ;  March,  '86,  to  date,  in  charge  of  removal  of 
obstructions  in  Mississippi  and  Missouri  Rivers ;  improvement  of  Osage  River, 
Mo.  and  Kans. ;  Gasconade  River,  Mo.,  and  also  since  Nov.,  '86,  of  the  improve- 
ment of  the  Mississippi  River,  between  the  Ohio  and  Missouri  Rivers.  History — 
Grandson  of  Maj.-Gen.  Alexander  Macomb,  Commander-in-Chief  U.  S.  A.  and 
son  of  Bvt.  Brigadier-General  Morris  S.  Miller,  Assistant  Quartermaster-General 
U.  S.  A. 

Miller,  Crosby  P.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  Pomfret,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20, 
'43.  Retiring  year  1907  ;  app.  from  Vt.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '67, 
and  from  Art.  School,  Class  of  74.  Actual  rank— Corp.  Co  G,  16th  Vt.  Inf.,  Sept.  4, 
'62;  discharged  March  12,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 
1,  '69 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Nov.  21,  '87;  accepted  Nov.  24,  '87.  Service— From 
Sept.  30,  '67,  to  Oct.  30,  '67,  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  with  battery;  from  Oct.  20, 
'67,  to  March  1,  70,  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  with  battery  ;  from  March  1,  70,  to 
June  4,  70,  at  Fort  Riley,  Ks.,  with  Light  Battery  ;  from  June  4,  70,  to  Sept.  1, 
70,  in  the  field  with  Light  Battery  B,  4th  Art.,  mounted  as  cavalry;  from  Sept. 
1,  70,  to  April  24,  71,  at  Fort  Riley,  Ks.,  with  Light  Battery  ;  from  April  24,  70, 
to  Nov.  1,  72,  at  Ft.  Mctfenry,  Md.,  with  battery ;  from  Nov.,  72,  to  April  1,  73, 
at  Presidio,  Cal. ;  from  June  30,  73,  to  June  1,  74,  at  Artillery  School,  Ft.  Mon- 
roe, Va. ;  from  June  1,  74,  to  Sept.  24,  74,  at  Presidio,  Cal.,  with  battery ;  at 
Alcatraz  Island  from  Sept.  24,  74,  to  July,  75 ;  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  July 
1, 75,  to  July  1,  '80  ;  from  Nov.  12,  '80,  to  Nov.  24,  '81,  at  Block  Point,  Cal.,  with 
battery ;  from  Dec.  4,  '81,  to  June  24,  '85,  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  with  battery ;  from 
July  1,  '85,  to  Dec.  1,  '85,  at  the  Univ.  of  Vt.,  at  Burlington,  Vt. ;  from  Dec.  9, 
'85,  to  March  31,  '87,  at  Ft.  Monroe,  Va. ;  from  April  1,  '87,  to  Dec.  25,  '87,  at  Ft. 
Adams,  R.  I. ;  appointed  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  Nov.  21,  '87;  Post  Quartermaster 
Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  Dec.  26,  '87,  to  July  1,  '88 ;  in  charge  of  the  Construc- 
tion of  Fort  Sheridan,  111.,  Aug.  1,  88,  to .  Staff"  positions  occupied— Acting 

R.  Q.  M.  4th  Art.  Nov.,  72,  to  April  1,  73;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  Prison  at  Alcatraz 
Island,  Cal.,  Sept.  24,  74,  to  July,  75 ;  Q.  M.  of  U.  S.  M.  A.  July  1,  75,  to  July 
1,  '80  ;  Adj.  Art.  School  Dec.  9,  '85,  to  March  27,  '87;  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Art.  March 
31,  '87,  to  Nov.  24,  '87. 

Miller,  James  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Feb.  11,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908.  Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  50th 
Mass.  Inf.,  Sept.  11.  '62;  discharged  Aug.  24,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Mass.  Cav.  Jan. 
9,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  8,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  14,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S. 
Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  26,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66 ;  trans,  to  2d 
Inf.  April  17,  '69 ;  Capt.  June  7,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Inf. 
Jan.  1,  71,  to  Aug.  20,  73. 

Miller,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  New  York  Dec.  23,  1828.  Retired; 

•      ±_J    f ±1 A A  -j 7 A         r>_:.,.,*-^   r^yv      «  TVT  "    1of   ~\7n      T-nf      "NTrkir     17 


'54,  to  Oct.  24,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  July  18,  '62 ;  accepted  Oct.  24,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Oct.  19, '63;  Capt.  July  18,  '66;  retired  March  20,79.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  1st  Lieut.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Chancelloraville,  Va.;  Brevet  Capt.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 


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vices  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  by 
Major  H.  Dryer,  4th  Inf.,  Commanding  Regt.  at  Antietam,  Sept.  16,  '62  (after  a 
hot  skirmish  with  the  enemy's  pickets,  of  several  hours'  duration,  in  which  we 
lost  several  men  wounded),  saying,  "  You  have  done  so  splendidly  that  I  thought 
you  were  in  the  right  place,  and  consequently  did  not  relieve  you  before;"  it  was 
then  sunset.  Service— Served  in  Mexico,  '47-48 ;  Carmargo  to  Buena  Vista ; 
participated  in  expedition  against  Yakima  Indians  in  Wash.  Ty.,  under  Major 
Raiver,  4th  Inf.,  in  winter  '55 ;  participated  in  expedition  against  hostile  Yakima 
Indians  under  Col.  G.  Wright,  9th  Inf.,  in  spring  and  summer  '56  ;  in  affairs  with 
Indians  at  Yam  Hill  agency,  Oregon,  '58 ;  engaged  in  siege  of  Yorktown ;  at 
Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  '63-64;  in  the  field  '64;  mustering  and  disbursing  officer 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  '65 ;  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Jan.,  '66,  to  July,  '66  ;  partici- 
pated in  suppression  of  Fenian  troubles  on  Canadian  border  '66  ;  at  Fort  Brady, 
Mich.,  '66-67 ;  ordered  from  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col.,  with  company  to  Julesburg,  Wyo., 
for  protection  of  citizens  and  maintenance  of  order,  during  troubles  at  the  latter 
place  '67 ;  ordered  from  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col.,  to  Plum  Creek  iStation,  U.  P.  R.  R., 
Neb.,  to  assist  in  suppressing  hostilities  at  that  point,  remaining  in  camp  for  pro- 
tection of  R.  R.  and  people  during  summer  '67 ;  ordered  from  Fort  Fetterman, 
Wyo.,  to  Box  Alder  Creek,  Wyo.,  for  the  arrest  and  capture  of  outlaws  in  hiding 
in  Indian  Camp  at  that  point  '69;  marched  from  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  to  Fort  Fet- 
terman, Wyo.,  during  threatened  attack  by  Indians  on  latter  Fort  '73.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — At  battles  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  Manassas,  Antietam 
(wounded),  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg.  Staff  positions  occupied — Q.  M. 
Gen.  Dent's  staff  during  draft  troubles  New  York  City  '63 ;  Post  Quartermaster 
and  Adj.  Fort  Wood,  New  York  Harbor,  '63-64.  Commands  field— Com.  Co.  and 
Post  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  '66-67  ;  Batt.  4th  Inf.  73.  History— Obtained  patent  for 
improvement  in  cartridge-boxes,  71  which  was  submitted  to  Ordnance  Dept.,  and 
used  in  service  ;  great-grand-nephew  of  Gen.  Wolfe,  of  Quebec  fame;  near  rela- 
tive of  the  late  Sir  Thomas  Ross,  K.  C.  B.,  British  Navy. 

Miller,  Marcus  P.  (Major  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  March  27, 1835.  Retiring 
year  1899.  App.  from  Mass.  Cadet  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  Sept.  1,  '54;  graduated 
July  1,  '58.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '58 ;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  27, 
'59;  1st  Lieut,  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  11,  '64  ;  Maj.  5th  Art.  Sept.  14,  '83.  7? 
rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  12,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  Cavalry  Campaign  from  Winchester  to  Richmond,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.- 
Colonel  March  31,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Din- 
widdie  Court-House,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  4th  Art,.  Feb.  14, 
'62,  to  April  1,  '62;  Adj.  4th  Art.  April  1,  '62,  to  May  11,  '64. 

Miller,  Samuel  W.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated 
June  13,  79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  7,  '85. 

Miller,  William  H.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Alabama.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68  ;  graduated  June  14, 
72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  4, 
79.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  1st  Cav.,  from  Aug.  15,  78,  to  March 
31,  '87. 

Miller,  William  A.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky  July  24,  1845. 
Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— Pvt.  and  1st 
Sgt.  Go's  F  and  E,  8th  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  17,  '61,  to  March  20,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  FefT  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  28,  '66  ;  transferred  to  25th 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  66;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69; 
Capt.  Feb.  20,  '82. 

Miller,  William  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Erie,  Pa.,  May  11,  1840. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Prv.  Co.  "  I,"  9th  Jnd. 
Inf.,  April  18,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  Sergt.  Co.  "E,"  48th  Ind.  Inf.,  Oct. 


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June  28,  78.     Honorably  mentioned — 

HEADQU ASTERS  IBT  BRIG  ,  3o  Div.,  15th  A.  C., 

NEAR  PEDEE  RIVEB,  S.  C.,  March  6, 1865. 
Special  Order  No.  38. 

The  General  Commanding  is  highly  gratified  with  the  excellent  soldierly  conduct  and  appearance  of  the 
provost  guard  under  command  of  Capt.  W.  H.  Miller,  48th  Indiana  Vols.,that  the  detail  will  continue 
another  two  weeks.  By  order  of 

BHIG.-GEN'L  WM.  T.  CLARK, 
J.  B.  STANFORD,  Capt.  and  Adjt.  Genl. 

Mentioned  in  a  report  of  a  special  Inspection  made  on  the  3d  day  of  April,  '65,  by 
Lieut.-Col.  and  Inspector  General  Wm.  E.  Strong,  of  General  Sherman's  Army. 
In  his  report  to  Gen.  J.  A.  Hardie,  Ins.  Gen.,  U.  S.  A.,  of  his  particular  inspec- 
tion of  1st  Brig.,  3d  Div.,  5th  Army  Corps,  Gen.  Strong  mentions  him  by  name  as 
having  "  one  of  the  finest  commands  in  Gen.  Sherman's  Army,"  and  recommends 
him  for  promotion.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  war,  '61  to  '65  ;  latter  part 
of '67,  left  Fort  Sedgwick  for  Fort  Phil  Kearney;  at  Fort  C.  F.  Smith  during  the 
winter  of  '67-8;  in  the  spring  of  '68  with  Co.  "G,"  27th  Inf.  rescued  Capt. 
Thompson's  (12th  Inf.)  command,  who  were  corraled  on  the  Trout  Creek,  and 
escorted  them  to  Fort  Phil.  Kearney  ;  went  to  Cheyenne  in  July,  '68  ;  with  Gen. 
Bradley's  column  to  the  relief  of  Gen.  (Sandy)  Forsyth,  Oct.,  '68;  at  Omaha,  Dec. 
3,  '68  ;  at  Fort  Sedgwick,  Apr.  30,  '69,  to  Aug.,  '70  ;  then  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
Wyo. ;  on  duty  at  mouth  of  Red  Willow  Creek  on  the  Republican  River  until 
ordered  before  a  Retiring  Board  in  Washington  ;  Professor  of  Military  Science 

and  Tactics  at  St.  John's  School,  Salina,  Kas,,  Dec.  15,  '88  to .  Staff  positions 

occupied— Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Sedgwick,  April  30,  '69,  to  Aug.  '70;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  mouth  of  Red  Willow  Creek  on  the  Republican  River.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Philippi,  Bealington,  Carrick's  Ford  and 
Laurel  Hill,  W.  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Corinth,  battles  of  luka,  Corinth, 
and  the  Tallahatchie  campaign  ;  in  General  Grant's  expedition  to  Oxford,  Miss. 
'62 ;  in  the  Yazoo  Pass  expedition,  and  engaged  at  the  action  of  Lake  Provi- 
dence, battles  of  Port  Gibson,  Jackson,  Champion  Hill,  Raymond  ;  on  expedi- 
tion called  army  of  observation  under  Gen.  Frank  P.  Blair,  and  siege  and  assaults 
of  Vicksburg,  Miss. ;  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  to  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  the  march  to  Chatta- 
nooga, Nov.,  '63  ;  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge  and  action  of 
Huntsville,  Ala.,  in  General  Sherman's  Atlanta  campaign  of  '63,  and  in  his 
Georgia  and  Carolina  campaigns,  being  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Savannah, 
capture  of  Columbia,  actions  of  Cheraw,  Fayetteville,  battle  of  Bentonville,  and 
actions  of  Goldsboro'  and  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  engaged  with  Indians  on  the  Powder 
River  (Crazy  Women's  Fork)  Nov.,  '67  ;  and  many  skirmishes  while  at  Fort  C.  F. 
Smith,  '67-8.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Co.  while  2d  Lieut.  History — 
Was  educated  in  South  Bend,  Ind.,  and  studied  law  under  Gen.  (U.  S.  Senator) 
John  F.  Miller ;  from  '65  to  '67,  was  engaged  in  graduating  from  Eastman's  Com- 
mercial College;  in  '83-5-7  was  clerk  in  the  House  of  the  Michigan  Legislature. 

Millis,  John  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Michigan.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11, 
'81.  Actual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  Engineers  June  11,  '81;  1st  Lieut.  June  15, '82. 
Waff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Batt.  Eng'rs  from  July  18,  '83,  to  Nov.  19,  '83. 

Mills,  Albert  L.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cavalry).  Born  in  New  York.  App.  from 
New  York.  Graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st 
Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  23,  '89.  Honorably  mentioned— Officially 
thanked  by  commanding  General  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  for  the  manner  in  which 
he  performed  "arduous  and  dangerous  duty"  in  the  field, '84.  Service — At  the 
Military  Academy,  as  Ass't  Instructor  of  Tactics,  from  July  5  to  Aug.  28,  79 ; 
on  leave  of  absence  to  Dec.  1,  79;  joined  and  with  regiment  at  Fort  Walla 
Walla,  Wash.  Ty.,  to  June  13,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Colville,  Wash.  Ty.,  to  Nov.  6,  '82 ; 


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at  Fort  Cceur  d'Alene  and  in  the  field  to  Aug.  7,  '83 ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Nov. 
24,  '83 ;  on  duty  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  March  1,  '84 ;  with  regiment  at 
Fort  Coeur  d'Alene,  Idaho  Ty.,  and  in  the*  field  to  June  16,  '84;  May  14,  '84, 
field ;  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.  Ty.,  and  in  the  field  to  Oct.  16,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Ouster, 
Mont.  Ty.,  and  in  the  field  to  July  22,  '86.  Professor  of  Military  Science  at  So. 
Carolina  Military  Academy,  Charleston,  S.  0.,  to  July  1,  '87 ;  rejoined  regiment 

at  Fort  Ouster,  Mont.  Ty.,  July  25,  '87 ;  in  the  field  and  with  regiment  to . 

Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Colville,  Wash.  Ty.,  from  June  to  Nov., 
'82 ;  A.  C.  S.,  A.  O.  O.,  Post  Treas.  and  Range  Officer  at  Fort  Ouster,  from  Dec. 

1,  '85,  to  June  30,  '86,  and  from  May  14,  '89,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 

Participated  in  Crow  Indian  campaign,  and  in  action  near  Crow  Agency,  Mont. 
Ty.,  Nov.  5,  '87.  Commands  held — Troop  B,  during  campaign  against  Crow  In- 
dians, Nov.,  '87. 

Mills,  Anson  (Major  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.,  Aug.  31,  1834.  Retiring  year 
1898.  Appointed  from  Texas— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '55,  to  Feb.  18,  '57 ;  1st  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  22,  '61 ;  Capt.  April  27,  '63;  trans,  to  Cav.  arm  Dec.  31,  '70;  assd.  to  3d 
Cav.  Dec.  31,  '70;  Major  10th  Cav.  April  4,  '78.  Brevet  ran£— Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  31, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn ;  bvt. 
Major  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chicka- 
mauga,  Ga.,  and  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign;  bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  16,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Staff  position* 
occupied—  Adj.  18th  Inf.  Feb.  to  Oct.,  '62;  A.  C.  S.  Reg.  Brig.  Western  Army  to 
April,  '63;  A.  A.  Insp.  Gen.  Dist.  of  Etowa,  '64.  -Service— Sergeant  Clay  Guards, 
Washington  Volunteers,  March  to  May,  '61 ;  recruiting  and  mustering  duty  in 
Ohio  to  February,  '62;  joined  detachment  of  the  three  Battalions  of  Regiment  at 
Nashville,  Tenn.;  in  the  Corinth,  Chickamauga  and  Atlantic  Campaigns,  with  the 
Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  all  its  campaigns  until  the  battle  of  De- 
cat  ur,  Ala.;  on  recruiting  duty  Feb.  to  Nov.,  '65;  en  route  in  command  of  troops, 
via  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  Forts  Leavenworth  and  Riley,  Kan.,  to  Fort  Aubrey, 
Kan.,  Nov.,  '65;  commanding  Fort  Bridger,  Utah,  Nov.,  '66,  to  Sept.,  '67;  at  Fort 
Sedgwick,  C.  T.,  and  other  posts  from  '67  to  '76;  participated  in  various  Indian 
expeditions,  particularly  the  one  against  Sitting  Bull's  band  of  hostile  Sioux  In- 
dians in  '76-7;  at  present  stationed  at  Fort  Bliss,  Tex.  Battles,  skirmishes,  et<\ — 
Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Corinth,  Miss.;  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.;  actions  of 
Hoover's  Gap,  battles  of  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.,  Resaca,  New 
Hope  Church,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  action  of  Neal  Dow  Station,  battles  of  Utoy 
Creek,  Atlanta  (wounded),  and  Jonesboro',  Ga. ;  commanding  1st  Battalion,  18th 
Inf.,  and  detachment  Sep.  to  Oct.,  '64;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Steadman  to  Feb.,  '65;  en- 
gaged at  the  battles  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Decatur,  Ala.;  action  at  Slim  Buttes, 
Dak.,  and  capture  of  Indian  Village,  Sep.,  '76.  Civil  history — Surveyor  of  the  El 
Paso  and  Presidio  District,  Tex.,  '58-59 ;  Surveyor  for  the  State  of  Texas,  on  the 
boundary  survey  between  Texas  and  New  Mexico,  '60 ;  member  of  the  Board  of 
Visitors  to  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  Texas,  June,  '66. 

Mills,  Prank  H.  (First  Lieutenant  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '73;  ac- 
cented Oct.  18,  '73;  1st  Lieut.  August  20,  78. 

Mills,  Samuel  Myers  (Capt.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Pottsville,  Schuylkill  Co.,  Pa., 
Dec.  15,  '43.  Retiring  year  1907;  app.  from  Pa.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class 
of  '65 ;  graduated  at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  class  of  '82.  Actual  rank— 2d 
Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  23, '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '65;  transferred  to  28th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  19th  Inf.  March  31,  '69;  transferred  to  5th  Art.  May 
10,70;  Captain  April  18, '83.  Honorably  mentioned — For  the  successful  arrest 
and  delivery  to  the  U.  S.  Marshal  of  certain  desperadoes ;  congratulated  in  or- 
ders by  Gen.  E.  O.  C.  Ord.  Commanding  the  Department.  Service — Joined  regi- 
ment at  Augusta,  Ga.,  Oct.  1,  '65 ;  in  command  of  several  night  parties  (50  men) 
in  the  arrest  of  those  constituting  themselves  "  regulators  "of  freedmen ;  on  the  staff 
of  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  John  H.  King,  commanding  Dist.  of  Ga.;  relieved  in  Jan.,  '66,  to 


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accompany  regiment  to  Department  of  Arkansas  ;  at  Paraclifta,  Ark.,  until  April 
25,  '66;  ordered  to  Camden,  Ark.,  on  staff  duty,  Ouachita  River  District,  until 
District  was  discontinued  ;  in  command  Nov.  9  and  10,  '66,  of  an  expedition  (50 
men,  mounted  and  dismounted)  in  the  successful  arrest  and  delivery  to  the  U.  S. 
Marshal  of  certain  desperadoes  ;  on  staff  duty  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  early  in  '67,  of 
the  Sub-Dist.  of  Arkansas,  organized  under  the  reconstruction  Acts  of  Congress, 
Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  C.  H.  Smith  commanding;  staff  duty  Bureau  of  R.  F.  and  A.  L.; 
member  of  Board  for  the  appointment  of  Registrars  for  the  Dist.  of  Ark.;  contin- 
ued in  these  duties  until  the  District  was  discontinued  in  '69  ;  transferred  to  the 
5th  Art.  May,  '70;  joined  battery  and  served  at  New  London,  Conn.,  until  Oct., 
71  ;  engaged  with  battery  in  enforcing  election  laws  in  New  York  City,  tempo- 
rarily performing  staff  duty;  transferred  to  Light  Battery  F  (Dupont's)  at  New- 
port, R.  I.;  served  with  it  until  Aug.,  '72,  when  ordered  to  duty  at  Military 
Academy  ;  served  as  Instructor  in  tactics  with  Cav.  and  Art.  detachment  and  in 
various 


'80;  reported  to  Mai.  Gen.  Hancock,  commanding  Div.  of  the  Atlantic,  for  staff 
duty  May  1,  '82  ;  relieved  Dec.  15,  '82  ;  ordered  to  Washington.  D.  C.,  and  as- 
signed to  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Chief  Signal  Officer  of  Army  as  Acting  Signal 
Officer,  property  and  disbursing  officer,  arid  assistant  quartermaster  of  the  Signal 
Service  ;  as  second  ranking  officer  from  '83-85,  frequently  performing  the  duties 
of  Chief  Signal  Officer,  by  direction  of  the  President,  during  the  absence  of  Gen. 
W.  B.  Hazen,  Chief  Signal  Officer  ;  relieved  from  duty  (at  own  request)  in  Signal 
Service  and  from  Washington,  D.  C.,  June,  '85;  ordered  to  duty  in  command  of 
battery  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  and  as  Instructor  of  Practical  Artillery  Exercises  at  the 
Artillery  School  ;  joined  for  duty  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Sept.  21,  '85  ;  designated 
by  the  President  as  one  of  two  representatives  from  the  army  to  witness  the 


been  reopened  after  previous  settlement;  on  duty  at  the  Artillery  School,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  in  command  of  battery,  instructor  practical  artillery  exercises,  and 

in  charge  of  Sea  Coast  Artillery  firing  practice  up  to  March,  '90,  and  to . 

Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  Ga.  to  Jan.,  '66;  A.  A.  G. 
and  A.  A.  I.  G.  Ouachita  River  Dist.  '66 ;  Adj.  2d  Batt.,  19th  Inf.,  May  1,  '66,  to 
Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Adj.  28th  Inf.  Nov.  30,  '66,  to  March  31,  '69 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Sub-Dist. 
of  Ark  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Bureau  of  R.  F.  and  A.  L.  same  District  '67-69;  Adj. 
19th  Inf.  April  12,  '69,  to  May  10,  70 ;  A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Maj.  Gen.  McDowell  (tem- 
porarily) ;  Treasurer  of  the  Mil.  Academy  June,  75,  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
of  Cadets  Aug.  7,  76;  relieved  Sept.,  79;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Div.  and 
Dept.  Staff  and  Post,  Fort  Columbus,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  May  1,  '82, 
to  Dec.  15,  '82;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  Signal  Service,  '83-85.  Commands  held— In  com- 
mand of  Co,  at  Augusta,  Ga.,  '65;  of  Cos.  E  and  D,  2d  Batt.,  19th  Inf.,  en  route  to 
Little  Rock,  Ark.,  '66 ;  Cav.  detachment  at  the  Mil.  Acad.  from  June  to  Sept.,  73  ; 
of  Light  Battery  Sept.,  73,  at  same  place,  and  of  Cav.  detachment  from  Nov.,  74, 
to  March,  75. 

Mills,  Stephen  C.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  May  8,  1854. 
Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  15, 
77 ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  30,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  28,  '84.  Service— Leave  of 
absence  and  waiting  orders  June-Dec.,  77 ;  served  at  Angel  Island,  Gal.,  Dec., 
77- April,  78;  detached  service  in  Arizona  April-June;  in  the  field  against  Ban- 
nock Indians  June-Sept.;  changing  station  Sept.-Oct. ;  at  Fort  Apache  and 
Camp  Thomas,  A.  T.,  Oct.,  78-Feb.,  '80;  in  the  field  with  Co.  D,  Indian  Scouts, 
D.  of  A.,  Feb.,  '80-June,  '81;  scouting  in  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and  Mexico; 
engaged  with  Warm  Spring  Apaches,  San  Andreas  CaBon,  N.  M.,  April  7,  80  ; 
with  Mescalero  Apaches  La  Luz  Caflon,  N.  M.,  April  17,  '80;  leave  of  absence 


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June-Sept.,  '81 ;  in  the  field  with  Indian  scouts  Sept.,  '81-June,  '82 ;  engaged 
with  Chiricahua  Apaches  at  Mount  Graham,  A.  T.,  Oct.  2,  '81 ;  at  Dragoon  Moun- 
tains, Oct.  4,  '81 ;  scouting  Mexico  border  winter  of  '81  and  '82 ;  pursuit  of  Chiri- 
cahua and  Warm  Spring  Apaches  April,  '82 ;  engaged  at  Sierra  Media,  Mexico, 
April  28,  '82;  Whipple  Barracks,  A.  T.,  and  changing  station  July-Sept.,  '82; 
Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '84 ;  Professor  Military  Science  and 
Tactics,  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111.,  Dec.  '84-June,  '86  ;  relieved  by  Secretary 
of  War  and  ordered  to  take  command  of  tne  Chiricahua  Apaches,  prisoners  of 
war;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  June,  '86-Feb.,  '87;  leave  of  absence  to  Feb.,  '88; 
Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  Feb. -Dec.,  '88;  leave  of  absence  on  surgeon's  certificate  of 
disability  Dec.,  '88-March,  '90.  Commands  held— Com.  Indian  Scouts  Feb.,  '80, 
to  June,  '81 ;  Com.  Indian  scouta  in  the  field  Sept.,  '81,  to  June,  '82. 

Mills,  William  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  Sept.  19,  1836.  Retiring 
year  1900;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st 
Sergt.  Co.  C,  5th  Inf.,  Oct.  28,  '58,  to  Feb.  23,  '63;  Acting  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Jan. 

6,  '62,  to  Feb.  23,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  19,  '63; 
accepted  Feb.  24,  '63;  Capt.  Feb.  13,  '66;  transferred  to  2d   Inf.,  April  17,    69. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.   Staff  positions  occupied 
—A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Oct.  2,  '64,  to  Nov.  1,  '64;  Reg.  Q.  M.  16th  Inf.  Oct.  12,  '65,  to 
Feb.  13,  '66. 

Miltimore,  Alonzo  E.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Illinois 
Oct.  12,  1844.  Retiring  year,  1908.  Appointed  from  Wis. — Civil  life.  Actual  /<//</( 
—Pvt.  Co.  E,  33d  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  21,  '62;  discharged  Aug.  10,  '63;  Pvt.  li>th 
Batt.  Wis.  Vol.  Lt.  Art.  Jan.  5,  '64 ;  discharged  Nov.  8,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Wis.  Vol. 
Inf.  Nov.  17/64 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  26,'65;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  Feb.  23,  '66  ; 
accepted  April  11/66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28/66;  Capt.  A.Q.  M.  June  23/79  ;  accepted 
July  1,  79.  Service— Q.  M.  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to  Oct.,  79;  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to 
Sept.,  '80;  Post  Q.M.  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  to  June, '81;  Post  Q.  M.  Fort  Brown, 
Texas,  to  March,  '82 ;  on  duty  at  general  depot  New  York  City  to  Nov.,  '82 ;  Post 
Q.  M.  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Nov.  18,  '82;  depot  Q.  M.  at  Tucson,  Ari- 
zona, '90. 

Miner,  Charles  W.  (Capt.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Nov.  2,  1840.  Retiring 
year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  D,  2d  Ohio 
Inf.,  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  9,  '61 ;  Capt  22d  Ohio  Inf.  May  1,  '62;  hon. 
must,  out  Aug.  28/65 ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  March  31,  '66 ;  accepted  May  22 ;  trans- 
ferred to  28th  Inf.  Sept.  21, '6H;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '67;  Capt.  22d  Inf.  March 

7,  '67.  accepted  Feb.  28,  '68. 

Miner,  Christopher  O.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Ap- 
pointed from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June 
13,  79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieutenant  9th  Infantry  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieutenant 
Oct.  2,  '87. 

Minor,  William  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  East  Indies.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  28,  '66;  ac- 
cepted May  30,  '66  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  30,  '69 ;  retired  Dec.  15,  70 ;  dis- 
ability resulting  from  sickness  and  exposure  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Capt. 
bvt.  Sept.  28,  '66,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  service  at  Fort  Columbus,  New 
York  Harbor,  where  cholera  prevailed. 

Mitcham,  Orin  B.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Virginia  July  25,  1853. 
Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Virginia.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  70;  graduated  June  17,  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  17, 
74;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  June  23,  79;  accepted  July  9,  79;  Capt.  June  17,  '88.  Service 
—Asst.  Instructor  Dep.  of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery  at  Military  Academy  West 
Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Sept.  11,  '86. 

Mitchell,  David  D.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Feb.  29,  76 ;  accepted  March  17, 
76;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '82. 


MIZ  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  407 

Mitchell,  George  (Captain  2d  Art).  Born  in  Ireland  March  11, 1845.  Re- 
tiring year  1909.  Appointed  from  Connecticut— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  57th  N.Y.  Inf.  Nov.  1/62 ;  hon.  must  out  Nov.  1,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  March 


assigned  to  2d  Art.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Capt.  March  22,  '85.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Maj.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  services ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Colonel  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  2d 
Art.  May  21,  '75,  to  March  24,  '77 ;  Jan.  27,  '81,  to  March  22,  '85. 

Mitchell,  James  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  troop  "  L,"  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  7th 
Cav.  Dec.  6,  '67,  to  Dec.  6,  '72;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  Dec.  19,  '72,  to  Aug.  17, 
'85 ;  2d  Lieut. ^ig.  Corps  Aug.  15,  '85 ;  accepted  Aug.  18,  '85. 

Mitchell,    William  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Ireland.    Retired.    Ap- 

rinted  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  D,  2d  U. 
Inf.,  from  Jan.  4,  '55,  to  April  26,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  April  22,  '63 ;  accepted 
A.pril  26,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  10,  '64;  Capt.  May  31,  '83;  retired  April  24,  '86,  for 
disability  in  the  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  ;63,  and  Bvt. 
Capt.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  3d  Inf.  from  Aug.  1,  '66,  to  Aug. 
11  '69. 

Mizner,  Henry  R.  (Colonel  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Geneva,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Aug.  1,  1827.  Retiring  year  1891.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rani— Colonel  14th  Mich.  Inf.  Dec.  22,  '62;  honorably  mustered  out  July  18,  '65  ; 
Captain  18th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  3,  '61;  transferred  to  36th  Inf.  Sept. 
21,  '66 ;  Major  20th  Inf.  Feb.  22,  '69 ;  transferred  to  12th  Inf.  March  15,  '69 ; 
transferred  to  8th  Inf.  May  14,  '77  ;  Lieut.  Colonel  10th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '80 ;  Colonel 
17th  Inf.  Jan.  2,  '88.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  major  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River ;  brevet  lieutenant-colonel  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jones- 
boro',  Georgia ;  brevet  brigadier-general  volunteers  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Major  General  Jefferson  C.  Davis, 
commanding  14th  Corps,  referring  to  the  14th  Michigan  Infantry  Volunteers, 
wrote  the  Secretary  of  War  as  follows  :  "  Colonel  Mizner  and  regiment  joined 
my  command  early  in  the  campaign  against  Atlanta  and  served  with  distinction 
to  its  close.  This  regiment  was  one  of  the  best  in  the  Corps  under  my  command, 
and  upon  every  occasion  where  the  enemy  was  met  invariably  signalized  its  cour- 
age and  discipline.  In  the  assault  of  the  Corps  upon  the  enemy's  works  at  Jones- 
boro',  which  resulted  in  the  fall  of  Atlanta,  the  colors  of  this  regiment  were 
among  the  first  carried  over  the  works.  Colonel  Mizner  had  been  long  in  com- 
mand of  this  regiment,  and  without  doubt  much  was  due  his  exertion  and  skill 
in  promoting  that  excellent  discipline  and  spirit  of  gallantry  for  which  his  regi- 
ment was  conspicuous  throughout  the  war.  Colonel  Mizner's  personal  bearing  on 
the  field  was  no  less  conspicuous  than  that  of  his  regiment."  /Service— On  recruit- 
ing duty  to  Sept.,  '61 ;  mustering  and  disbursing  officer,  quartermaster  and  com- 
missary for  the  State  of  Michigan  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  mustering  and  disbursing  officer 
to  Jan.,  '62 ;  recruiting  duty  to  May,  '62 ;  with  regiment  from  May,  '62,  and  in 
the  field  to  the  close  of  the  Atlanta  Campaign  ;  on  duty  on  the  plains  in  Wyom- 
ing Territory;  locating  and  constructing  Fori,  Sanders,  Wyo.  Ter.,  '66  to  '67,  and 
at  Fort  Bridger,  W.  T.,  from  April,  '66,  to  April,  '69 ;  on  duty  in  Cal.  and  Arizona 
April,  '69,  to  Aug.,  '80,  including  Bannock  Indian  campaign  in  Oregon  and  Wash- 


A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  Feb.  9,  '88,  to .    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc—  Engaged  in 

the  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky.,  Oct.  8,  '62 ;  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Bragg  and 
the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn. ;  colonel  14th  Michigan  Infantry  Feb.,  '63 ;  com- 
manding regiment  as  Mounted  Infantry,  securing  horses  from  the  country,  being 


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furnished  Cav.  equipments,  revolvers  and  100  Spencer  Rifles  and  employed  in 


M.,  Aug.  20,  '85,  to  Nov.  15,  '85;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Feb.  9,  '88,  to . 

History — At  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Sept.  1,  '64,  the  14th  Mich,  charged  the  earthworks 
on  the  run,  capturing  with  the  bayonet  Swett's  Battery  of  Cleburne's  Division, 
Hardee's  Corps,  4  12-pd.  Napoleon  Guns,  Brig.  Gen.  D.  C.  Govan  (with  the  sword 
of  Major  Sidney  Cooledge,  16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  lost  at  Chickamauga),  Capt.  Williams 
A.  A.  G.,  Major  Weeks,  2d  Arkansas,  Battle  flag  1st  Arkansas  and  300  other  pris- 
oners. 

Mizner,  John  K,  (Lieutenant-Colonel  8th  Cavalry).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March 
2,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '52;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  Actual  rank—  Bvt.  '2d  Lieut.  2d 
Drag.  July  1,  '56 ;  2d  Lieut.  Feb.  28,  '57 ;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  May  9,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
6th  Cav.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Capt.  2d  Cav.  Nov.  12,  '61 ;  Col.  3d  Mich.  Cav. 
Mar.  7,  '62;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  12,  '66  ;  Maj.  4th 
Cav.  Jan.  26,  '69;  Lieut.-Col.  8th  Cav.  Jan.  9,  '86.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Maj.  Oct. 
4,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Corinth,  Miss. ;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  June  12,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Panola, 
Miss. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war. 

Moale,  Edward  (Major  1st  Infantry).  Bora  in  Md.  Jan.  29, 1840.  Retiring 
year  1904.  Appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  19th  Inf. 
May  14,  '61;  accepted  June  28,  '61;  Capt.  Sept.  13,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G. 
March  21,  '65,  to  Aug.  1,  '65;  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65;  transferred  to  37th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '69;  Mai.  1st  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '87.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Dec.  2,  '64,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services  in  the  battle  of 
Spottsylvania  and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Apr. 
2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Col. 
Vols.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Reg.  Q.  M.  19th  Inf.  Aug.  22,  '61  to  July  20,  '62;  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  July  28,f62,  to 
March  21,  '65 ;  Nov.  27,  '65,  to  Dec.  19,  '65.  Service—  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion 
'61-5;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  ite  various 
campaigns,  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  Lee  ;  joined  regiment  in  Georgia, 
Nov.,  '65;  Acting  Assistant  Adjutant-General,  Department  of  Georgia,  to  Decem- 
ber, '65;  in  Arkansas,  Jan.  to  Oct.,  '66;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  March, 
'67 ;  commanding  General  Hancock's  Headquarters  Guard,  in  his  Indian  expedi- 
tion, March  to  April,  '67;  on  frontier  duty  in  several  Departments  from  '67  to  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Hanover  Court- House,  battles 
of  Cedar  Mountain,  Fredericksburg,  Marye's  Heights,  Gettysburg,  Wilderness, 
Po  River,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy,  Cold  Harbor,  Petersburg  and 
Reams'  Station,  Va. 

Moffatt,  William  (Second  Lieutenant  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Mus.  Cos.  F  and  H,  17th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Jan.  12, 
'71  to  Jan.  12,  76;  Mus.  and  Corp'l  Co.  A,  21st  Inf.,  and  Pvt.  and  Corp'l  Gen. 
Ser.  from  June  2,  76,  to  July  13,  '80 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  24,  '80 ;  accepted 
July  13,  '80. 

Monahan,  Deane  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from  the 
Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Corp'l  and  Sgt.  Co.  "  I,"  Mt,  Rif. ;  1st  Sgt. 
Co.  "I,"  and  Sgt.  Major  3d  Cav.  July  29,  '56,  to  Dec.  20,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav. 
July  17,  '62;  accepted  Dec.  20,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  May  18, '65;  Capt.  July  9, '68  ; 
retired  Nov.  26,  '84,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Nov. 
15,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  near  Tuscumbia,  Ala. 
Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt.  3d  Cav.  May  29,  '67,  to  July  9,  '68. 

Montgomery,  Alexander  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '30 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '34.  Actual  rank—K\t.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '34;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  3, 
'36;  1st  Lieut.  July  7,  '38;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  May  11,  '46  ;  accepted  June  7,  '46  ; 


MON  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  409 

Capt.  7th  Inf.  Feb.  16,  '47 ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  May  17,  '61 ;  out  of  service  July  18,  '63 ; 
reinstated  June  14,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.  D.  Q.  M.  Gen.  June  6,  72 ;  retired  Jan.  15,  74. 
Montgomery,  Robert  H.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania, 
April  16,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— 
Private,  Corp'l,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  C,  2d  Cav.,  Aug.  6,  '60,  to  Dec.  17,  '62  ; 
2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  Nov.  29,  '62 ;  accepted  Dec.  17,  '62 ;  out  of  service  Nov.  19, 
'63 ;  reinstated  Feb.  16,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  25,  '65 ;  Captain  June  3,  70.  Bre- 
vet rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  9,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  Aug.  1,  '63,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Brandy  Station,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Regimental  Q.  M.  5th  Cav.  Aug.  3,  '65,  to  Dec.  31,  '66;  A*.  D.  C.  Nov.  30,  '67,  to 
Aug.  14,  '68 ;  Adj.  5th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  '66,  to  July  12,  '69.  Service— Joined  5th 
(old  2d)  Cav.  at  Fort  Inge,  Tex.,  Dec.,  '60  ;  was  surrendered  to  the  rebels,  when 
he  marched  to  Indianola  and  embarked  with  the  second  detachment  of  his  regi- 
ment for  New  York,  and  thence  to  Carlisle,  arriving  there  April  27,  '61 ;  partici- 
pated in  Gen.  Patterson's  Shenandoah  campaign  of '61 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Wash- 
ington '61-2 ;  in  the  Manassas,  Peninsula,  Maryland  and  Fredericksburg  cam- 
paigns, '62 ;  also  in  the  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  campaigns  of  '63 ;  was 
captured  Oct.  29,  '63,  while  on  picket  duty  at  Elk  Run,  Va.,  and  his  name  was 
dropped  from  the  rolls  of  the  army ;  but  when  the  circumstances  attending  his 
capture  were  fully  understood  he  was  restored  to  the  service,  and  rejoined  the 
regiment  from  a  prisoner  of  war  April  29,  '65  ;  on  regimental  staff  duty  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  to  '68 ;  on  frontier  duty  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  and  participated 
in  the  closing  operations  of  the  Republican  River  expedition  '68 ;  was  assigned  in 
Nov.  to  Ft.  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  had  station,  with  occasional  tours  of  field 
service,  until  Dec.  12,  71 ;  accompanied  the  second  detachment  of  the  regiment 
from  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  by  the  way  of  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California 
to  Arizona,  and  arrived  at  Camp  McDowell  in  Jan.,  72  ;  served  until  June ;  field 
service  to  Feb.,  73  ;  at  Camp  Grant  until  May;  transferred  to  Camp  McDowell, 
and  thence  to  Camp  Apache ;  arrived  in  June ;  on  leave  of  absence  until  Oct., 
when  he  conducted  a  detachment  of  recruits  to  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  rejoined 
his  company  at  Camp  Apache  in  Jan.,  74 ;  at  Camp  Apache  until  July,  75, 
when  he  conducted  a  detachment  (B,  G,  I)  of  the  regiment  from  Arizona  to  Fort 
Lyon,  Col.,  whence  he  moved  by  rail  with  his  company  to  Fort  Hays,  Kan., 
where  he  arrived  in  Sept.,  and  had  station,  with  occasional  tours  of  field  service, 
until  June,  76,  when  he  moved  by  rail  with  a  detachment  of  the  regiment  to 
Cheyenne,  and  participated  in  the  Sioux  campaign  in  Northern  Wyoming,  Da- 
kota, and  Montana,  and  was  assigned,  upon  the  disbandment  of  the  expedition 
in  October,  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  where  he  had  station  until  April,  '80,  and  was 
employed  on  field  service  in  Northern  Wyoming  during  the  summer  of  77-78,  in 
the  capture  of  disaffected  Indians  at  Ross  Fork  (Idaho)  Agency  in  Jan.,  78,  and 
in  the  Ute  expedition  during  the  fall  and  winter  of  79 ;  participated  in  raising 
the  siege  and  action  of  Mill  Creek,  Col.;  was  transferred  in  April,  '80,  to  Fort 
Niobrara,  Nebraska ;  served  as  a  company,  and  at  times  as  a  post,  commander, 
until  '85;  in  the  Indian  Territory  to  '88,  and  on  recruiting  service  to  90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  the  battle  of  Wil- 
liamsburg,  and  in  almost  daily  skirmishes  with  the  enemy  during  the  advance 
towards  Richmond,  the  battle  of  Hanover  Court  House,  the  reconnoissance 
towards  Ashland,  the  action  at  Old  Church,  the  reconnoissance  towards  the 
White  House,  the  skirmish  in  the  White  Oak  Swamp,  the  battles  of  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam,  the  skirmish  near  Shepherdstown,  the  engagement 
near  Halltown,  the  skirmishes  near  Union  and  Upperville,  the  action  at  Mark 
ham  Station,  the  skirmish  at  Barbee's  Cross  Roads,  the  action  at  Amisville, 
the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  and  the  skirmish  and  reconnoissance  near  *  almoutn ; 
in  the  battles  of  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  actions  at  Williamsport, 


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brara  pursuit ;  served  as  Quartermaster  of  the  expedition  during  Sept.  and  Oct., 
and  participated  in  the  affair  on  Prairie  Dog  Creek,  Kan. ;  engaged  in  the  bril- 
liant combat  at  Muchos  Canon,  the  affairs  on  the  Santa  Maria,  in  the  Red  Rock 
country,  and  on  Pinto  Creek;  engaged  in  the  affair  at  War  Bonnet  (Indian 
Creek),  Wyo.,  and  in  the  skirmishes  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.  Honorably  mentioned — 
Was  recommended  in  the  fall  of  '68  by  Generals  Emory  and  Merritt  for  the  ap- 
pointment of  Brevet  Major,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg.  He  was  twice  nominated  to  the  United  States  Senate  to  be  a  Brevet 
Major,  to  date  from  Sept.  25,  72,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  engagement  at  Mu- 
chos Caflon,  and  a  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.,  to  date  from  Dec.  8,  74,  for  gallant  and 
distinguished  conduct  during  a  reconnoissance  made  by  him  through  Tonto  Basin 
during  Nov.  and  Dec.,  74. 

Moody,  Thomas  M.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp'l  and  Sgt.  Co.  D,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  9th 
Inf.  March  8,  79,  to  March  26,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88 ;  accepted  Mar. 
27, '88. 

Moon,  Henry  B.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J.,  March  17, 1856. 
Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  14,  76; 
graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut. 


at  Fort  Assinniboine,  Mont.,  to  Oct.  17,  '89;  at  Camp  Poplar  River  to . 

positions  occupied— A.  C.  S.  and  A.  O.  O.  of  post  at  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  with  19th 
Inf.  from  Nov.  7,  'SI,  to  Dec.  20,  '81;  at  various  times  as  Co.  Commander,  Poat  Adj., 
A.  C.  S.,  A.  O.  O.,  A.  S.  O.;  in  charge  of  Post  Schools,  Post  Treasurer,  Top. 
Officer  and  Range  Officer. 

Moore,  Francis  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Scotland,  April  6,  1841.  Re- 
tiring year  1905.  Appointed  from  La. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.andSgt  Co. 
M,  1st  Colo.  Cav.,  Sept.  10,  '61,  to  Dec.  29,  '63;  Capt.  65th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Dec.  29, 
'63;  Lieut.  Col.  65th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Feb.  18,  '65;  bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  June  21,  '65 ;  Major  65th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  June  21,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  8,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut. 
July  12,  '67;  Capt.  Aug.  24,  72.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  War.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg. 
Com.  9th  Cav.  May  15,  '67,  to  July  15,  70 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  9th  Cav.  Sept.  1,  70,  to 
Aug.  24,  72. 

Moore,  James  M.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Dep.  Q.  M.  Gen.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Oct 
26, '37.  Retiring  year  1901.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Private 
Co.  "  G,"  19th  Pa.  Inf. ;  discharged  Aug.  8,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  90th  Pa.  Inf.  Feb.  21,  '62 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Mch.  10,  '62  ;  resigned  Apr.  7,  '63;  Captain  and  Asst.  Qr.  Mr.  Vol.  Mch. 
11, '63;  Captain  A.  Q.  M.July  2, '64;  Major  and  Qr.  Mr.  June  13, '67;  Lieut.-col. 
and  deputy  Qr.  Mr.  Gen.  July  2,  '83.  Brevd  rank— En.  major  Mch.  13,  '65,  and 
bvt.  Lieut.-col.  Nov.  24,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — For  gallantry  at  the  battle  of  Antietam  by  Gen.  James  B. 
Ricketts,  Commanding,  2d  Div.,  3d  Corps;  in  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion," 
series  1,  vol.  xix.,  part  1,  p.  260,  all  at  present  published.  Service — On  duty  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  to  the  depot  Qr.  Mr.  from  Jan.  12,  '63,  to  Mch. 
11,  '63 ;  Asst.  Qr.  Mr.  and  depot  Qr.  Mr.  from  that  date  to  Aug.  31,  '67 ;  per- 
formed during  that  period  many  and  various  duties  in  connection  with  supplying 
the  army,  establishing  National  Cemeteries,  etc.,  etc. ;  Chief  Qr.  Mr.  1st  Military 
District,  Richmond,  Va.,  from  Sept.  1,  '67,  to  March  31,  '69;  on  sick-leave  from 
April  1  to  July  25,  '69 ;  awaiting  assignment  and  en  route  to  station  from  July  26 
to  Aug.  31,  '69  ;  depot  Qr.  Mr.  Fort  Leavenworth,  Sept.  1,  69,  to  June  30,  72; 
acting  Chief  Qr.  Mr.  Dept.  of  the  Mo.  from  May  27  to  June  30,  72 ;  transferring 

Sroperty,  etc.,  awating  completion  of  transfer,  and  en  route  to  new  station  from 
uly  1  to  Aug.  31,  72 ;  depot  Qr.  Mr.  Cheyenne  Depot,  Sept.  1,  72,  to  Sept.  30, 
75;   transferring  property  and  en  route  to  new  station  from  Oct.  1  to  31,  75; 
purchasing  and  disbursing  quartermaster,  Chicago,  111.,  from  Nov.  1,  75,  to  Oct. 


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81,  '78 ;  in  charge  of  the  office  chief  Qr.  Mr.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mo.  from  May  4  to 
July  1,  78  ;  transferring  property  and  en  route  to  new  station  from  Nov.  1 
to  24,  78 ;  Nov.  25,  78,  to  May  27,  '83,  on  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Quartermaster- 
General  U.  S.  A.,  Washington,  D.  C.  (with  exception  of  temporary  duty  per- 

£n . 1 J „         TVI      ?1  11         1      •  T-k  f*  TT^       1  «-v-«        .  -»  *-  -•   •_         i£rtx 


transferring  property  and  en  route  to  new  station  ;  in  charge  of  the  General  Depot 

of  the  Qr.  Mr.  Dept.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Nov.  28,  '87,  to .  battles,  skirmishes, 

etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Rappahannock  Station,  Thorough- 
fare Gap,  and  battles  of  2d  Bull  Run  and  Antietam  (wounded). 

Moore,  John  (Brigadier  General  and  Surgeon  General).  Born  in  Ind.,  Aug. 
16,  1826.  Retiring  year  1890.  Appointed  from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  June  29,  '53;  accepted  July  18,  '53  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg. 
June  29,  '58;  Maj.  and  Surg.  June  11,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Asst.  Med.  Pur.  Oct.  8> 
'83;  Brig.  Gen.  Surg.  Gen.  Nov.  18,  '86;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '86.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
Atlantic  Campaign ;  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service— At  Fort  Myers,  Fla.,  to  Dec.,  56 ;  in  Boston,  and  at 
Fort  Independence,  Mass.,  to  July,  '57;  with  the  Utah  expedition  to  Sept.,  '61; 
at  the  Marine  .Hospital,  Cincinnati,  to  Aug.,  '62;  Medical  Director  Central  Grand 
Division,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  May,  '63 ;  Medical  Director  Dept.  of  the 
Tennessee,  to  Sept.,  '65 ;  Medical  Director  Dept.  of  the  Mississippi,  to  Sept.,  '66  ; 
at  Fort  Wadsworth,  New  York,  to  Jan.,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  New  York,  to 
Oct.,  '67 ;  Examining  Surgeon  of  Recruits  and  Member  of  the  Medical  Board, 
New  York  City,  from  Oct.,  '67,  and  at  other  stations  to  '86  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
to  '90. 

Moore,  Michael  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York  July  4, 1800. 
Retired.  App.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Musician  13th  Inf.  April  30, '12 ; 
discharged  May  1,  '17  ;  Musician  Co.  A,  2d  Inf.,  Feb.  4,  '19,  to  Feb.  4,  '24,  from 
April  20,  '24,  to  May  12,  '30,  and  from  June  11,  '30,  to  Feb.  12,  '34;  Musician  Co. 

A,  and  Principal  Musician  2d  Inf.  Sept.  2,  '34,  to  Sept.  2,  '40 ;  Sergt.  Co.  B,  music 
boys,  May  4,  '41,  to  March  27,  '69 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Jan.  19,  '69  ;  accepted  March 
27,  '69;  unassigned  June  14,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15,  70.    Service — First  enlisted  in 
N.  Y.  City  under  Capt.  John  Sproull  in  the  13th  Inf.,  then  commanded  by  Peter 

B.  Schuyler  and  Lieut.-Col.  Jonn  Christie,  joining  the  regiment,  which  was  then 
in  progress  of  organization  at  Greenbush,  opposite  Albany,  N.  Y.;  from  here  the 
regiment  was  ordered  to  the  frontier;  was  with  the  regiment  at  the  capture  of 
Fort  George,  the  subsequent  pursuit  of  the  enemy,  and  the  battle  of  Stony  Creek; 
returning  to  Fort  George,  the  regiment  went  with  Gen.  Wilkinson's  Army  in  the 
movement  down  the  River  St.  Lawrence,  the  contemplated  attack  on  Montreal, 
and  participated  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  after  which  event  the  regiment 
went  into  winter-quarters  at  French  Mills,  in  '14;  the  regiment,  then  at  Plattsburg, 
was  ordered  to  Sackett'a  Harbor  with  the  army  under  command  of  Gen.  Izyard  ; 
upon  arrival  part  of  the  army  was  sent  to  re-enforce  the  Army  of  Fort  Erie,  Can- 
ada; the  others  remained  at  Sackett's  Habor  until  the  close  of  the  war  with  Great 
Britain ;  the  regiment  was  one  of  those  consolidated  to  form  the  5th  Inf.  and  was 
ordered  to  Detroit,  Mich.;  next  enlisted  at  Hudson  City,  N.  Y.,  in  the  2d  Inf., 
Col.  Hugh  Brady,  joining  Co.  A,  Lieut.  Griswold  commanding,  at  Sackett's  Har- 
bor, N.  Y.;  in  '21  accompanied  five  companies  of  the  2d,  Col.  Brady  commanding, 
to  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Mich.,  for  the  purpose  of  establishing  a  military  post  at  that 
point ;  from  here,  in  '26,  went  with  2  companies  of  this  regiment  to  the  head  of 
Lake  Superior  as  escort  to  Governor  Cass,  who  proposed  effecting  a  treaty  with 
the  Indians ;  the  means  of  transportation  were  batteaux  of  our  own  construction, 
which  were  rowed  the  entire  way  up  and  back,  there  being  no  vessels  on  the  lake 
at  that  time  ;  accompanied  the  same  two  companies,  A  and  B,  to  Mackinac,  where 
they  rebuilt  the  barracks  and  placed  the  fort  in  the  best  possible  order ;  thence 
were  ordered  to  Fort  Gratiot,  which  was  found  a  heap  of  ruins,  and  which  was  at 
once  rebuilt  and  put  in  perfect  order ;  in  '32  was  ordered  to  the  Black  Hawk  War, 


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or,  as  the  lamented  General  Scott  termed  it,  "  The  Cholera  Campaign ; "  in  '34 
was  promoted  to  the  rank  of  Principal  Musician,  and  from  that  time  held  the 
rank  of  Sergeant  until  he  was  commissioned ;  in  '37  was  ordered  to  Florida  and 
took  part  in  the  Indian  War  then  in  progress,  where  he  served  three  years  and 
was  discharged  at  Fort  King,  East  Florida,  by  reason  of  expiration  of  service ;  in 
'41  joined  the  Depot  at  Bedloe's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  and  remained  at  the  principal 
recruiting  depot. 

Moore,  Orlando  H.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  27,  '56 ; 
accepted  July  31,  '56;  1st  Lieutenant  March  2,  '61;  1st  Lieut  19th  Infantry 
May  14/61  (declined);  Captain  6th  Infantry  May  26,  '61;  Lieutenant-Colonel 
13th  Michigan  Infantry  January  17,  '62;  resigned  July  4,  '62:  Colonel  25th 
Mich.  Inf.  Sept.  22,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June  24,  '65;  Major  6th  Inf.  June  8, 
74;  Lieut.-Co).  17th  Inf.  April  11,  '82;  retired  Sept.  15,  '84,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
action  at  Tebb's  Bend,  Kv.;  Bvt.  Lieut-Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war.  Service — On  frontier  duty  '56-8 ;  en  route  from 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Utah  and  Benicia,  Cal.,  '58 ;  on  duty  on  Pacific  coast 
to  '61 ;  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer  Illinois  '61  (order  revoked  at  his  own 
request) ;  Provost  Marshal  Louisville,  Ky.,  April,  '63,  to  July,  '63 ;  commanding 
regiment  in  the  defeat  of  General  Morgan's  Division  at  the  battle  of  Tebb's  Bend, 
Ky.;  commanding  post  of  Lebanon,  Ky.,  and  2d  Division,  23d  Corps;  command- 
ing 2d  Brigade,  2d  Division,  23d  Corps,  fall  of  '64 ;  with  regiment  in  South  Caro- 
lina '65-9 ;  in  Dept  of  Platte  and  at  various  posts  to  date  of  retirement  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  against  the  Cheyenne  Indians  '57 ;  battles  of  Shiloh  and 
Corinth,  Miss.;  Tebb's  Bend,  Ky.;  in  actions  of  Columbia,  Duck  River  and  Spring 
Hill ;  battles  of  Nashville  and  Franklin,  Tenn.;  en  route  to  Alexandria,  Va.,  and 
to  Cape  Fear  River,  N.  C.;  engaged  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Anderson,  N.  C. 

Moore,  Tredwell  W.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Nev.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actwil  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  31,  '84. 

Mordecai,  Alfred  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Penna.  June  30, 1840. 
Retiring  year,  1904;  app.  from  at  large;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '61. 
Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Eng.  June  24,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  Aug.  3,  '61 ; 
transferred  to  Ordnance  Oct.  23,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '63;  Capt  June  1,  '63; 
Major  June  23,  '64;  Lieut  Col.  Dec.  4,  '82.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  Sept.  7, 
'63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Fort  Wagner,  S.  C.  ; 
Brevet  Lieut  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished  services  in  the  field  and  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Department  during  the  war.  Ser- 
vice— Senior  Ordnance  Officer  in  Gen.  Thomas'  army,  '64-65  ;  Instructor  of  Ord- 
nance and  Gunnery  at  M.  A.,  '65-69 ;  asst  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  '69-70 ;  at 
Ft.  Leavenworth  Arsenal  and  Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Dept  of  Mo.,  70-73  ;  comd'g 
Fort  Leavenworth  Arsenal,  73-74  ;  Instructor  of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery  at  M.  A., 
74-81 ;  at  the  Watervliet  Arsenal,  '81-86  ;  member  of  Ordnance  Board  and  Board 
for  Testing  Rifled  Cannon,  '86  to ;  at  New  York  Arsenal  from  '87  to ;  mem- 
ber Board  of  Ordnance  and  Fortifications  Oct.,  '88,  to .  Commands  held — Fort 

Leavenworth  Arsenal,  70-73 ;  Watervliet  Arsenal,  '81-86 ;  New  York  Arsenal, 
'87  to . 

Morgan,  Algernon  S.  M.  (Ordnance Storekeeper).  Born  in  Penn.  May  9, 1831. 
Retiring  year,  1895  ;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut  12th  Pa. 
Inf.  April  25,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  31,  '61 ;  Lieut  Col.  63d  Pa.  Inf.  Aug.  1/61; 
Col.  Oct.  6,  '62 ;  hon.  discharged  for  disability  from  wounds  received  in  battle  ; 
Ord.  Storekeeper  Dec.  5,  '63 ;  accepted  Dec.  12,  '63 ;  Capt.  and  Ord.  Storekeeper 
July  28,  '66.  Service— Served  with  Kearny's  Division,  3d  Corps,  in  Peninsular 
Campaign,  '61-62 ;  on  duty  at  Allegheny  Arsenal,  '64-75  ;  at  Rock  Island  Arse- 
nal, 75-79 ;  at  Allegheny  Arsenal  since  79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—} 


-Engaged  in 
the  battle  of  "Fair  Oaks,""  severely  wounded. 

Morgan,  George  H.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).    Born  in  Canada.    Appointed 
from  Minn.    Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76 ;  graduated  June 


MOR  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  413 

12,  '80.      Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26, 
o4. 

Morgan,  Henry  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  20,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  16,  '63 ;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66 ;  retired 
Feb.  17,  '68,  loss  of  left  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt  Maj. 
July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.; 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May  5,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
the  Wilderness,  Va.  Service — On  recruiting  and  mustering  duty  to  Jan.,  '63 ;  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  participating  in  the  campaigns  of  '63-4 ; 
Mustering  Officer,  Philadelphia,  Dec.,  '64,  to  Dec.,  '65;  organizing  company  at 
Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.;  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  May,  '66 ;  on  general  recruiting 
service,  Pottsville,  Penn.,  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  New  York  Harbor 
(settling  accounts),  '67-8.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of 
Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg;  in  New  York  City  during  the  riots,  and  Qm.  at 
Bedloe's  Island,  New  York  Harbor,  to  Oct.,  '63 ;  in  the  Mine  Run  campaign  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  and  battle  of  the  Wilderness  (wounded  twice,  losing  left  leg 
by  amputation). 

'Morgan,  James  N.  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Nov.  2, 1839.  Retir- 
ing year  1903;  appointed  from  111. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  111. 
Inf.  June  25,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '62 ;  Capt.  June  13,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out 
July  7,  '64;  Capt.  144th  111.  Inf.  Sep.  10,  '64;  Maj.  Sep.  26,  '64  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Mar. 
18,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  14,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  ac- 
cepted Jan.  28,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  12,  '67 ;  trans,  to  24th  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69 ; 
Capt.  June  20,  73.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.;  Bvt.  Maj. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  New  Hope 
Church,  Ga.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  West,  61-4,  participating  in  the  campaigns  of  those  years ;  out  of 
service  from  '65-67,  when  he  was  ordered  to  New  Mexico,  and  has  occupied  vari- 
ous stations  in  Texas  and  Arizona  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  San  Carlos, 
Ariz.  Battles, skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Charleston  and  Belmont, 
Mo.,  capture  of  New  Madrid,  action  of  Farmington  and  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss., 
battle  of  Nashville,  actions  of  Nolansville,  Columbia,  battle  of  Stone  River,  ac- 
tions of  Dandridge,  Dal  ton,  battle  of  Resaca,  action  of  Adairsville  and  battle  of 
New  Hope  Church,  Ga. 

Morgan,  Michael  R.  (Major  and  C.  S.).    Born  in  Nova  Scotia  Jan.  18, 1833. 


Col.  and  Insp.  Sub.  Dept.  Vols.  June  6,  '65,  to  Dec.  29,  '65 ;  Major  and  C.  S.  Nov. 
17,  '65;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Aug.  28,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  July  6,  '64,  distinguished  services  as  Chief  Commis- 
sary of  Subsistence  of  the  armies  operating  in  the  campaign  of  '64  before  Rich- 
mond, Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  April  9,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen. 
Robert  E.  Lee.  Service— In  garrison  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  54-55 ; 
Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  '55-56;  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '57;  on  frontier 
duty  at  Forts  Jones  and  Miller,  Cal.,  '57,  and  Nome  Lackee  Reservation  Cal., 
'57-58;  in  garrison  at  Benicia  and  Fort  Miller,  Cal.,  '58;  on  Spokane  Expedition, 
Wash.  T.,  '58;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  '58;  in  garrison  at 
Fort  Monroe,  Va.  (Artillery  School  for  practice), '59;  on  Harper's  Ferry  Expedi- 
tion to  suppress  John  Brown's  Raid  '59;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va  (Artil- 
lery School  for  practice),  '59-61 ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.  10,  61;  ordered  to 
N.  Y.  City  Aug.  16th ;  on  Expeditionary  Corps  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  Chief  of  Commissariat 
to  the  Port  Royal  Expedition,  S.  C.,  to  March  31,  '62,  at  which  date  he  was  re- 
lieved from  duty  in  the  Department  of  the  South,  and  ordered  to  report  m  person 
to  the  Commissary  General  of  Subsistence ;  ordered  to  return  to  Hilton  Head  and 


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resume  his  duties  as  C.  S.  Dep.  of  the  South  April  8,  '62  ;  ordered  to  report  to 
the  Commissary  General  of  Subsistence  Oct.  2,  '62 ;  assigned  temporarily  to  duty  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct.  28,  '62;  Nov.  8,  '62,  assigned  to  10th  Army  Corps  Bor- 
dered to  report  to  Maj.  Gen.  David  Hunter,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.  30, '62; 
ordered  to  proceed  to  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  Dec.  31, '62;  announced  as  Chief  C. 
S.  Dep.  of  the  South  Jan.  20,  '63  ;  on  leave  of  absence  May  27,  '63 ;  present  on 
Morris  Island  during  operations  against  Forts  Sumter,  Wagner  and  Gregg  July- 
Nov.,  '63 ;  relieved  from  duty  as  Chief  C.  S.  Dep.  of  the  South,  and  ordered  to 
report  to  Commanding  General  10th  Army  Corps,  in  order  to  be  Chief  of  Staff  of 
10th  Army  Corps,  May  1,  '64 ;  appointed  Chief  C.  S.  of  the  Army  in  the  Field, 
Dep.  of  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  on  the  staff  of  Maj.  Gen.  B.  F.  Butler,  U.  S. 
Vols.,  present  near  Bermuda  Hundred,  May  5-June  17,  '64;  announced  as  Chief 
C.  S.  of  the  armies  operating  against  Richmond  ;  assigned  to  duty  at  Headquarters 
Armies  of  the  United  States  as  Inspector  of  the  Subsistence  Department,  with 
rank  of  Lieutenant  Colonel,  June  6,  '65 ;  ordered  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Ks.,  to 
take  charge  of  the  Subsistence  Depot  at  that  place,  Aug.  25,  '65  ;  announced  as 
Chief  C.  S.,  United  States  Forces,  Kansas  and  Territories,  Nov.  6,  '65;  Lieuten- 
ant Colonel  by  assignment,  to  remain  on  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  as  Pur- 
chasing and  Depot  C.  S.,  and  to  have  *  *  *  general  charge  of  the  Subsistence 
Department  at  the  occupied  posts  supplied  by  him  Dec.  5,  '65;  relieved  from 
assignment  as  Inspector  of  the  Subsistence  Department  Dec.  29,  '65;  announced 
as  Chief  C.  S.,  Dep.  of  the  Missouri,  May  28,  '66,  and  served  as  such  (on  the  staffs 
of  Ma|.  Gen.  John  Pope,  U.  S.  Vols.,  Maj.  Gen.  W.  S.  Hancock,  U.  S.  A.,  Brevet 
Maj.  £en.  A.  J.  Smith,  U.  S.  A.,  Maj.  Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan,  U.  S.  A.,  Maj.  Gen. 
J.  M.  Schofield,  U.  S.  A.,  and  Brig,  and  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  John  Pope,  U.  S.  A.) 
at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  to  Sept.  12,  '68;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kas.,  during  the 
organization,  by  Maj.  Gen.  Sheridan,  of  expedition  against  hostile  Indians,  from 
Sept.  13  to  Nov.  19,  '68;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  Nov.  20,  '68,  to  Sept.  30,  '69;  at 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Oct.  1,  '69,  to  June  30,  '70;  and  at  Fort  Leavenworth  from 
July  1,  70,  to  Nov.  11,  '73 ;  relieved  from  duty  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Leavenworth  Oct.  11,  '69;  ordered  to  proceed  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  and  re- 
port in  person  to  Chief  C.  S.,  Dept.  of  Louisiana,  and  on  completion  of  duty  to 
return  to  his  station,  Jan.  4,  '70  ;  ordered  to  Washington  to  confer  with  the  Com- 
missary General  of  Subsistence  and  return  to  his  station  Sept.  23,  '70;  assigned 
to  duty  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Fort  Leavenworth  Jan.  13,  '71 ;  ordered 
to  report  for  duty  at  the  Headquarters  Dept.  of  the  East  Sept.  12,  '73 ;  to  report 
to  Com.  Gen.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  for  assignment  to  duty  as  Depot  and  Pur- 
chasing C.  S.  at  N.  Y.  City  Oct.  31,  73;  relieved  from  duty  in  Dept.  of  Missouri 
Nov.  11,  73;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Boston,  Mass.,  to  inspect  accounts  of  disburs- 
ing officers  of  the  Quartermaster's  and  Subsistence  Departments,  on  duty  in  that 
city  and  return  to  his  station  Jan.  2,  74;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Trumbull, 
Conn.,  on  public  business  connected  with  the  Subsistence  Department,  and  upon 
completion  thereof  to  return  to  his  station,  July  14,  74;  ordered  to  report  to  Fort 
Leavenworth  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his 
station,  Aug.  6,  74;  ordered  to  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  Independence  and  Warren, 
Mass.,  and  Preble,  Maine,  on  duty  connected  with  the  Subsistence  Department, 
July  21,  75;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  on  business  connected  with 
the  Subsistence  Department  April  19,  76  ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Madison  Bar- 
racks, Forts  Ontario,  Porter  and  Niagara,  and  Plattsburg,  N.  Y.,  on  business 
connected  with  the  Subsistence  Department,  and  on  completion  of  the  same  to 
return  to  his  station,  June  30,  76  ;  to  perform  duties  of  Chief  C.  S.  Mil.  Div.  of 
the  Atlantic  and  Dept.  of  the  East  during  the  temporary  absence  of  the  Chief 
Commissary  Dec.  6,  76 ;  ordered  to  report  in  person  to  Com.  Gen.  Dept.  of  Dak. 
for  assignment  to  duty  as  Chief  C.  S.  March  6,  77 ;  ordered  to  report  in  person  to 
the  Commissary  General  of  Subsistence,  and  upon  completion  of  the  duties  to  re- 
turn to  his  station,  April  17,  77  ;  relieved  from  duty  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  C. 
S.  at  N.  Y.  City  May  10,  77;  announced  as  Chief  C.  S.  Dept.  of  Dak.  May  12. 
77;  ordered  to  inspect  the  Subsistence  Department  at  posts  on  the  Missouri 
River,  from  Fort  A.  Lincoln  upward,  and  those  in  the  Territory  of  Montana,  May 


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24,  '77 ;  ordered  to  inspect  the  Subsistence  Department  at  posts  situated  in  Da- 
kota Territory,  east  of  the  Missouri  River,  Sept.  5,  '77 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to 
Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to  return 
to  his  station,  March  27,  '78 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Chicago,  111.  (in  pursuance  of 
instructions  from  the  Lieutenant  General  commanding  Military  Division  of  the 
Missouri),  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his  sta- 
tion, April  8,  '78 ;  ordered  to  proceed  on  public  business  to  Sioux  City,  la.,  and 
Yankton,  D.  T.,  thence  to  inspect  the  Subsistence  Department  at  certain  posts  on 
the  Missouri  River  up  to  and  including  Bismarck,  April  16,  '78  ;  station  changed 
from  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  to  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  the  Headquarters  of  the  Depart- 
ment of  Dakota  having  been  removed  to  that  post,  June  26,  '78 ;  ordered  to  pro- 
ceed, via  Dulufch,  Minn.,  to  Bismarck,  D.  T.,  on  public  business,  and  upon  com- 
pletion thereof  to  return  to  his  station,  July  17,  '78;  station  changed  from  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  to  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  the  Headquarters  of  the  Department  of 
Dakota  having  been  re-established  in  that  city,  Aug.  9,  '78  ;  on  leave  of  absence 
Jan.  3,  '79;  assigned  to  duty  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
in  addition  to  his  other  duties,  April  5,  '79 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Peck, 
M.  T.,  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his  station, 
Aug.  9,  '79 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Sisseton,  D.  T.,  on  public  business,  and 
upon  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his  station  May  8,  '80 ;  ordered  to  proceed 
to  Chicago,  Ills,  (in  pursuance  of  instructions  from  Headquarters  Military  Division 
of  the  Missouri),  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his 
station  May  12,  '80;  ordered  to  make  an  inspection  of  the  Subsistence  Depart- 
ment at  Forts  Stevenson  and  Buford,  D.  T.,  and  the  several  posts  in  the  Districts 
of  the  Yellowstone  and  Montana,  June  12,  '80;  ordered  to  proceed  to  the  Canton- 
ment Bad  Lands,  D.  T.,  on  public  business,  and  upon  completion  thereof  to 
return  to  his  station,  Oct.  30,  '80;  station  changed  from  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  to  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  the  Headquarters  of  the  Department  of  Dakota  having  been 
transferred  to  that  post  June  4,  '81 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Chicago,  Ills,  (in  ac- 
cordance with  instructions  from  Headquarters  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri), 
on  public  business,  and  on  completion  thereof  to  return  to  his  station,  Aug.  30, 
'82 ;  authorized  to  proceed  to  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  whenever,  in  his  judgment,  the 
business  connected  with  the  Subsistence  depot,  of  which  he  was  in  charge,  made 
it  necessary,  Sept.  2,  '81 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Bismarck,  D.  T.,  Glendive,  M.  T., 
and  end  of  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  track,  on  public  business,  and  on  comple- 
tion thereof  to  return  to  his  station,  Oct.  17,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  for  one 
month,  Jan.  23,  '82  ;  ordered  to  proceed  on  or  before  Nov.  1,  to  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
for  duty  as  purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  in  that  city,  Sept.  21,  '82 ;  order  so  amend- 
ed as  to  direct  him  to  proceed  to  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  and  report  in  person  to  the 
Com.  Gen.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Pacific,  and  Dept.  of  Cal.,  for  assignment  to  duty; 
Chief  C.  S.  of  that  Div.  and  Dept.  Oct.  2,  '82 ;  relieved  from  duty  as  Chief  C.  S. 
Dept.  of  Dak.,  Oct.  31,  '82;  relieved  from  duty  in  the  Dept.  of  Dak.,  Nov.  9,  '82; 
announced  Chief  C.  S.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Pacific  and  Depart,  of  Cal.,  Nov.  21,  '82, 
to  take  effect  from  Nov.  18,  '82 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  McDermit,  Nev., 
under  special  instructions  of  the  Dept.  Commander,  and  upon  completion  of  this 
duty  to  return  to  his  station,  May  9,  ?84 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Los  Angeles,  Cal., 
on  business  connected  with  the  Subsistence  Department  and  on  completion  there- 
of to  return  to  his  station,  Oct.  23,  '84;  on  leave  of  absence  for  one  month  Dec. 
24,  '85;  leave  extended  ten  days  Jan.  19,  '86  ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Bowie, 
Arizona,  Santa  Fe",  N.  M.,  and  Whipple  Barracks,  Arizona,  on  business  con- 
nected with  the  Subsistence  Department,  and  on  completion  thereof  to  return  to 
his  station,  May  17,  '£6  ;  leave  of  absence  for  one  month  June  16,  '86 ;  ordered 
to  take  station  in  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Oct.  26,  '86 ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort 
Gaston,  Cal.,  and  such  points  on  the  Klamath  River,  Cal.,  as  he  may  find  neces- 
sary, under  special  instructions  from  the  Dept.  Commander,  and  on  completion 
of  such  duty  to  return  to  his  station  Aug.  12,  '87  ;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Boston, 
Mass.,  for  duty  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  S.  in  that  city  Oct.  6,  '87  ;  order  re- 
voked Oct.  10,  '87;  member  of  G.  C.  M.  at  Portland,  Oregon,  Oct.  31,  '87  ;  on 
leave  of  absence  for  four  months  with  permission  to  go  beyond  the  sea  June  21, 


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'88 ;  relieved  from  dyty  in  the  Division  of  the  Pacific,  and  upon  expiration  of 
leave  of  absence  to  report  to  the  Commanding  General,  Division  of  the  Mo.,  for 
duty  as  Chief  C.  S.  Aug.  30,  '88 ;  announced  as  Chief  C.  S.  Div.  of  the  Mo.,  Oct. 
31/88;  ordered  to  proceed  to  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  and 
Forts  Bliss  and  Davis  and  San  Antonio,  Texas,  on  public  business,  and  on  com- 
pletion thereof  to  return  to  his  station  April  29,  '89 ;  member  of  an  Army  Retiring 
Board  at  Chicago,  Ills.,  Nov.  18,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— On  the  staff  of 
Lieut.  General  U.  S.  Grant,  June  16,  '64;  at  siege  of  Petersburg,  June  17-Sept. 
28,  '64 ;  combat  of  Chapin's  Farm,  Sept.  29,  '64  ;  siege  of  Petersburg,  Sept.  30, 
'64-March  29,  '65  ;  engagements  before  Petersburg,  March  30  to  April  2,  '65,  and 
pursuit  of  the  Insurgent  Army,  terminating  April  9,  '65,  in  the  capitulation 
of  General  R.  E.  Lee,  at  Appomattox  C.  H. 

Moriarty,  Ambrose  I.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn. ;  appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June 
12,  '87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  8.  Inf.  June  12,  '87;  resigned  Dec.  15, 
'87  ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Dec.  21,  '89;  accepted  Jan.  30,  '90. 

Morris,  Arthur  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va. ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil 
life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  March  24,  '62 ;  accepted  March 
27,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  '63;  Capt.  Jan.  10,  '77;  retired  Oct.  5,  '87,  disability 
in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — JJvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  White-Oak  Swamp,  Va. ;  bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  17,  '62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Ma. 

Morris,  Charles  (Captain  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.,  May  3,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept  1,  '61 ; 
graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  raw*— 2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  June  23,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut. 
June  23,  '65 ;  trans,  to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  trans,  to 5th  Inf.  May  19,  '69;  trans, 
to  5th  Art.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  March  6, '82.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  3d 
Batt.,  19th  Inf.,  March  28/66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  Adj.  37th  Inf.  Dec.  14,  '66,  to  Oct. 
31,  '68 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  5ch  Inf.  Aug.  10,  '69,  to  June  10,  70 ;  Adj.  5th  Inf.  June  10, 
70,  to  Dec.  15,  70. 

Morris,  Edward  R.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Ind.;  appointed 
from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surgeon  Sept.  17,  '85  ;  accepted  Oct. 
2  '85 

1  Morris,  Louis  T.  (Major  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Dec.  21,  1840.  Retiring 
year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  raw£— 1st  Lieut.  19th  Inf. 
May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  2,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  15,  '65;  trans,  to  28th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
'66;  transferred  to  37th  Infantry  Nov.  30,  '67;  transferred  to  3d  Infantry  Aug. 
11,  '69;  transferred  to  8th  Cavalry  Dec.  29,  73;  Major  3d  Cavalry  April  11, 
'89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  Atlanta  Campaign ;  Brevet  Maior  Dec.  16,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Q.  M.  1st  Batt.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  to  May,  '63;  Commissary  of  musters  1st 
Div.,  14th  Corps,  staff  officer  Div.  of  Cavalry  Corps.  Service — In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  the 
campaigns  of  '63-4 ;  on  the  frontier  since  the  war,  and  engaged  in  operations 
against  the  Cheyennes  and  Kiowas.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
battles  of  Hoover's  Gap,  McElmore's,  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge.  Buzzard 
Roost,  Dalton,  Resaca,  New  Hope  Church,  Peach-tree  Creek,  Atlanta,  Columbia, 
Franklin  and  Nashville. 

Morris,  Robert  M.  (Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in 
D.  C.  Retired.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
from  July  1,  '41,  to  Jan.  17,  '42.  Actual  ran/:— 2d  Lieut.  M.  Rif.  May  27,  '46  ; 
accepted  June  11,  '46;  1st  Lieut.  June  8,  '48 ;  Capt.  June  14,  '58;  Mai.  6th  Cav. 
March  11, '63;  retired  Feb.  21,  73,  for  disability  not  incident  to  the  service. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Contreras;  Capt.  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorous  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Chapultepec;  Maj.  Feb.  21,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  service* 
in  the  battle  of  Valverde,  N.  M.;  Lieut.  Col.  March  31,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Dinwiddie  Court  House,  Va.  Service — In  th« 


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War  with  Mexico  '46-8,  and  served  through  that  war;  in  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion '61-5,  and  served  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  was  also 
engaged  in  the  battle  of  Valverde,  N.  M.,  as  well  as  those  connected  with  the  De- 
partment in  which  he  served. 

Morrison,  Charles  C.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Ohio  May  6,  1849. 
Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1, '67;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  12, 
71;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27,  75;  trans,  to  ord.  April  14,  79;  Captain  June  14,  '86. 
Service — Asst.  at  Nat.  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  '80-83;  at  Midvale  Steel  Works, 
Pa.,  '90. 

Morrison,  John  F.  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  at  Charlotteville,  N.  Y., 
Dec.  20,  '57.  Retiring  year  1921 ;  app.  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  '81 ;  graduated  from  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan., 
Class  of  '85.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  June  11,  '81.  Service— Professor 
of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Kansas  State  Agricultural  College  from  Aug. 
11,  '87,  to . 

Morrison,  John  T.  (Captain  U.  S.  Army).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Minn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corp.  Co.  A,  1st 
Minn.  Inf.,  April  29,  '61  ;  discharged  March  11,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Adjt.  2d  Minn. 
Cav.,  Oct.  20,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.,  March 
7,  '67;  accepted  May  4,  '67;  1st  Lieut.,  July  31,  '67;  Captain  Dec.*19,  '82;  re- 
tired Dec.  23,  '87,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg.  Qm. 
10th  Cav.,  June  30,  75,  to  Aug.  31,  78;  Adjt.  10th  Cav.,  Nov.  18,  '81,  to  Dec.  21, 
'82.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-65  ;  part  of  the 
time  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  from  Oct.,  '63,  to  '65,  in  the  Northwest. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  first  battle  of  Bull  Run,  actions  of  Ball's 
Bluff  and  Berryville,  Va.;  engaged  in  actions  against  Sioux  Indians  on  the  upper 
Missouri  River. 

Morrison,  Theophilus  W.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana,  March 
4,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Indiana.  Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  18th  Indiana  Inf.,  Aug.  16,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.,  Nov.  1,  '62 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Feb.  27,  '63  ;  Captain  and  A.  A.  G.  Vol.,  Feb.  27, '63  ;  accepted  Feb.  28,  '63; 
resigned  Jan.  25, '65;  Lieut.  Col.  146th  Indiana  Inf.,  April  25, '65;  hon.  must, 
out  August  31,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  34th  Inf.,  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Feb.  5,  '67 ; 
transferred  to  16th  Inf.,  April  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut,  Aug.  6,  73 ;  Captain,  Sept.  6, 
'86.  Service — With  regiment  to  Feb.,  '62;  in  the  campaign  in  Missouri,  under 
General  Fremont;  Asst.  Adjt.-Gen.  14th  Army  Corps,  Aug.,  '64.  Staff  positions 
occupied — A.  D.  C.  and  Acting  Asst.  Adjt.-Gen.  on  the  staff  of  General  Jeff.  C. 
Davis,  commanding  Division.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of 
Pea  Ridge,  and  in  campaign  in  Mississippi,  under  Generals  Pope  and  Rosecrans ; 
engaged  at  the  action  of  Nolansville  and  battle  of  Stone  River  ;  engaged  at  the 
battles  of  Chickamauga  and  Chattanooga,  Sherman's  campaign  to  Knoxville, 
Tenn.,  and  in  actions  of  Dalton,  and  Dallas,  battles  of  Resaca,  Kenesaw,  Peach- 
tree  Creek,  and  in  front  of  Atlanta,  Ga.;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga., 
and  campaign  to  Savannah,  Ga. 

Morrow,  Albert  P.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  6th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Illinois; 
March  10,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Sgt.  Co.  K,  17th  Pa.  Inf.,  April  18,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  1,  '61;  Sgt. 
Co.  C,  1st  Sgt.  Co.  I,  and  Sgt.  Major  6th  Pa.  Cav.,  Sept.  9,  '61,  to  March  27,  '62 ; 
9d  Lieut.  6th  Pa.  Cav.,  March  27,  '62;  1st  Lieut.,  Nov.  20,  '62;  Captain  Feb.  8, 
Z4;  Major,  Feb.  10,  '65;  Bvt.  Col.,  March  13, '65;  Lieut.-Col.  6th  Pa.  Cav., 
March  29,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  6, '65  ;  Captain  7th  U.  S.  Cav.,  July  28,  '66; 
accepted  October  26,  '66 ;  Major  9th  Cav.,  March  6,  '67  ;  accepted  April  20,  '67  , 
Lieut.-Col.  6th  Cav.,  Dec.  17,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  Vol.,  March  13,  '65,  for 
conspicuous  gallantry  in  action.  Staff  position  occupied — Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen., 
Jan.  1,  '81,  to  June  1,  '83.  Honorably  mentioned— Commended  by  Col.  Hatch, 
commanding  District  of  New  Mexico,  '80,  for  his  persistent  pursuit  of  Indians, 
in  which  he  exerted  himself  to  such  an  extent  as  to  produce  a  dangerous  hem- 
orrhage. Service — Served  with  his  first  regiment  in  the  defenses  of  Washington, 


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the  Rockville  expedition  and  Patterson's  operations  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley, 
and  with  the  cavalry  regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  until  captured  by  the 
enemy  near  White  House,  Va.,  June  13,  '62 ;  prisoner  of  war  at  Richmond,  Va., 
to  Aug.  12,  '62 ;  with  regiment  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  May  3,  '63,  when  captured  at 
Chancellorsville,  Va.;  prisoner  of  war  to  May  25,  '63 ;  with  regiment  to  July  13, 
'63 ;  A.  I.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  John  Buford  to  Dec.  16,  '63 ;  with  regiment  in  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac  to  July,  '64;  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley  to  March,  '65,  and  in  the 
operations  against  Richmond,  Va.,  to  March  31,  '65,  when  wounded  in  action  at 
Dinwiddie  Court-House,  Va.;  with  7th  Cav.  Dec.  20,  '66,  at  Fort  Hays,  Kansas, 
to  May  18,  '67;  with  9th  Cav.  at  Brownsville,  Texas,  from  June  to  Dec.,  '67;  at 
Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  to  Feb.  22,  '68 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to  Dec.,  '68 ;  and  at 
Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  to  March,  '69 ;  on  court  martial  duty  at  San  Antonio, 
Texas,  to  Aug.  19.  '69;  at  Fort  Quitman  to  April  3,  '70;  expedition  in  the  field 
to  May  26,  '70;  Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  to  Feb.  7,  '71 ;  expedition  against  Indians 
to  March  29,  71;  Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  to  August  10,  '72;  on  duty  at  Fort 
Clark,  Texas,  to  Nov.  24, '72 ;  and  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  to  June  16,  73; 
with  battalion  in  the  field  to  Aug.  5,  73  ;  member  of  Board  for  the  purchasing  of 
lands  for  the  U.  S.  in  Texas,  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  Feb.,  74 ;  on  duty  at 
Fort  Concho,  Texas,  to  August  23,74;  with  battalion  in  the  field  under  Colonel 
Mackenzie  in  the  Indian  Territory  to  Jan.  15,  75  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas, 
to  Feb.  15,  76 ;  with  battalion  en  route  to  New  Mexico  to  April  3,  76  ;  post  of 
Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  July  25,  76  ;  in  the  field,  campaign  against  Indians  to 
Sept.  1,  76;  at  Fort  Bayard  to  Nov.  17,  76;  on  sick  leave  and  surgeon's  certifi- 
cate of  disability  to  Sept.  3,  77 ;  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  April  3,  78;  in  the 
field  with  expedition  against  the  Ute  Indians  to  Sept.  9,  78 ;  at  Fort  Union,  N. 
M.,  to  Dec.  2,  78;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Jan.  30, 79;  on  scout  in  the  field  to 
Feb.  10,  79 ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  March  29,  79 ;  on  scout  in  the  field  to 
April  13,  79 ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Jan.  5,  '80  ;  with  battalion  of  troops  in 
the  field,  N.  M.,  operating  against  hostile  Indians  to  June  12,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Bay- 
ard, N.  Mt,  from  June  12  to  July  27,  '80,  when  he  again  left  for  the  field,  and  on 
Aug.  22,  '80,  proceeded  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  receive  instructions,  having  been 
designated  as  one  of  the  officers  to  witness  the  manceuvres  of  the  French  Army 
during  that  autumn,  and  on  the  completion  of  that  duty  he  was  granted  a  delay 
in  returning  to  the  United  States  until  Jan.,  '81,  when  appointed  A.  D.  C.  to  the 
General  and  served  till  June  1,  '83,  when  relieved  at  his  own  request,  at  Fort 
Huachuca,  Ariz.,  from  July  27  to  Sept.  24,  '83  ;  at  various  posts  in  Dept.  of  Ariz, 
to  present  time.  Commands  held — Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  Aug.  19,  '69,  to  April  3, 
70;  battalion  in  field  June  6  to  Aug.  5,  73;  com.  battalion  in  field  Aug.  23,  74, 
to  Jan.  15,  75  ;  battalion  en  route  to  N.  M.  Feb.  15,  76,  to  April  3,  76  ;  post  of 
Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  April  3,  76,  to  July  25,  76  ;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  Sept.  1, 
76,  to  Nov.  17,  76 ;  post  of  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Sept.  3,  77,  to  April  3,  78  ;  ex- 
pedition against  the  Ute  Indians  April  3,  78,  to  Sept.  9,  78  ;  Fort  Union,  N.  M., 
to  Dec.  2,  78;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Jan.  30,  79;  battalion  of  troops  in  the 
field,  N.  M.,  Jan.  5,  '80,  to  June  12,  '80;  Fort  Bayard  till  July  27, '80 ;  Fort 
Huachuca,  Ariz.,  July  27  to  Sept.  24,  '83,  and  various  posts  in  Dept.  of  Ariz,  to 
present  time. 

Morrow,  Henry  A.  (Colonel  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia,  July  10,  1829. 
Retiring  year  1893.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Prvt.  Co. 
C,  D.  C.  and  Md.  Inf.,  May  18,  '46 ;  discharged  May  30,  '47;  Col.  24th  Mich. 
Inf.  Aug.  15,  '62;  Brevet  Major  Gen.  March  13,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65; 
Lieut.  Col.  36th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  17,  '67  ;  transferred  to  13th 
Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Col.  21st  Inf.  April  27,  79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Colonel 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run, 
Va.,Feb.  6,  '65;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  distinguished 
services  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  Gen.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished  and  conspicuous  gallantry  and  for  good  conduct 
before  Petersburg,  Va.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-^5  ;  in  the  field 
with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62-5 ;  participated  inthe  campaigns  of  that  army, 
'62-6;  on  frontier  duty  in  Dept.  of  thePlatte  to  79;  on  Pacific  coast  to  '82;  in 


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the  field  in  command  of  troops  in  Southern  Kansas  at  Crisfield,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Sid- 
ney, Neb.,  to  present  time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of 
Fredericksburg ;  action  of  Fitzhugh  Crossing ;  battles  of  Chancellorsville,  Gettys- 
burg (wounded),  Wilderness  (wounded)  and  Dabney's  Mills,  Va.  (severely 
wounded),  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  Commands  held — Commanding  Brig, 
winter  of  '63  to  '64 ;  expedition  to  Port  Royal,  Va.,  April,  '63  ;  expedition  to 
Westmoreland  Court-House,  Va.,  June,  '63  ;  Brig,  in  the  operations  of  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac  under  Gen.  Grant,  and  assigned  to  duty  according  to  his  brevet 
rank  of  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  Vol. ;  commanding  Brigs,  of  Inf.  and  Cav.  at  Crisfield, 
Kan.,  during  Indian  hostilities,  '85. 

Morse,  Benjamin  C.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.)  Born  in  Macon,  Mo.,  Oct.. 
15,  1859.  Retiring  year  1923.  Appointed  from  Mich.  Graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of '84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  15,  '84.  Service— Sta- 
tioned at  Forts  Brady  and  Mackinac,  Mich.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post.  Adj., 
A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.  and  Act.  Sig.  Officer  at  various  times  at  Forts 
Brady  and  Mackinac,  Mich. 

Morse,  Charles  E.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Appointed  from 
the  army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Prvt.  and  Sergt.  Cos.  C  and  B,  1st  and  2d 
Batt.,  and  Q.  M.  Sergt.  2d  Batt.,  17th  Inf.,  June  8,  '63,  to  Oct.  16,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut. 
17th  Inf.  Oct.  9,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  9, '65  ;  accepted  Oct.  16,  '65;  transferred  to 
26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Captain  Oct.  2,  '68 ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69 ;  assigned  to 
16th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '70;  retired  Nov.  26,  '84,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— kd).  3d  Batt.,  17th  Inf.,  Oct.  30,  '65.  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  A.  D.  C. 
Oct.  2,  '66,  to  Nov.  1,  '66,  Dec.  28,  '67,  to  Dec.  22,  '68,  April  8,  '69,  to  Jan.  31,  '71. 

Morton,  Alfred  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine,  Jan.  16, 1834.  Retiring 
year  1898.  Appointed  from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Sergt.  Co.  F  and  Com. 
Sergt.  2d  Cal.  Cav.  Sept.  13,  '61,  to  Jan.  6,  J62;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Cal.  Inf.  Jan.  6,  62  ; 
Captain  Feb.  14,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  25,  64 ;  Major  7th  Cal.  Inf.  Nov.  25, 
'64;  hon.  must,  out  March  17,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  March  3,  '66;  accepted  May 
15,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  Captain  March  20,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Reg.  Q.  M.  9th  Inf.  June  1,  '66,  to  March  20,  79.  Service— On  duty  in  California; 
engaged  in  an  expedition  against  the  Indians  in  the  Humboldt  Mil.  Dist.,  summer 
'63;  Prov.  Mar.  of  San  Francisco  and  California  ;  joined  9th  Inf.  in  '66  ;  on  duty 
in  California  to  '69 ;  at  various  posts  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte  and  Arizona  to  '69. 

Morton,  Charles  (Captain  3d  Cavalry).  Born  in  Ohio  March  18,  '46.  Re- 
tiring year  1910 ;  appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academv  July  1, 
'65  ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank—Pvi.  Co.  I,  13th  and  25th  Mo.  Inf., 
and  Co.  H,  1st  Mo.  Eng.,  July  29,  '61,  to  Sept.  14,  '64  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  15, 
'69;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  25,  76;  Capt.  Nov.  17,  '83.  Honorably  mentioned— Com- 
mended by  Gen.  Davidson  and  presented  by  him  with  a  pistol  for  gallantry  in 
leading  a  battalion  of  Cavalry  in  a  charge  on  a  guerrilla  camp;  publicly  thanked 
by  the  people  of  Arizona  by  a  series  of  resolutions  passed  at  a  mass-meeting  held 
in  Arizona,  and  presented  with  a  pair  of  pistols  for  successfully  defeating  Apache 
Indians;  complimented  in  G.  O.  Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  Arizona  and  recommended  to 
Congress  for  brevet  for  gallantry  in  action ;  recommended  for  promotion  for  con- 
spicuous conduct  at  the  battle  of  the  "  Rosebud,"  June  17,  76.  Service — Joined 
July  29,  '61,  at  Cameron,  Mo.;  captured  on  steamer  "  Little  Blue"  at  Napoleon, 
Mo.,  Sept.,  61,  at  the  siege  of  Lexington,  but  escaped  without  parole,  his  entire 
regiment  being  captured  at  that  siege;  left  Benton  Barracks,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
March  25,  '62,  on  the  steamer  "  Continental,"  and  arrived  at  Pittsburg  Landing 
March  28,  '62 ;  participated  in  the  siege  of  Corinth  and  the  campaign  of  the  Army  of 
"Southeast  Missouri";  in  the  campaign  down  the  Mississippi  and  against  the 
rebel  Gen.  Forrest  in  Western  Tenn.;  his  regiment  was  consolidated  with  the 
Engineer  Corps  of  the  West  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Feb.  17,  '64,  forming  the  1st 
Eng.  Mo.  Vols.;  assigned  to  Co.  H  as  artificer,  serving  on  the  Nashville  and 
Northwestern  R.  R.,  siege  of  Atlanta,  and  participating  in  the  flank  movement 
around  Atlanta ;  discharged  Sept.  14,  '64,  having  participated  with  his  regiment 
in  all  its  marches,  campaigns,  skirmishes  and  battles ;  organized  the  Enrolled 
Militia  in  three  counties  in  Mo.  to  meet  the  invasion  of  the  rebel  Genral  Price, 


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and  participated  in  the  engagements  on  Fishing  River,  Mo.,  Oct.  15,  '64,  where 
the  guerrilla  chieftain,  "  Bill  Anderson,"  and  many  of  his  band  (composed  of  the 
notorious  James  and  Younger  brothers  and  like  characters)  were  killed,  June  15, 
'69 ;  was  assigned  to  the  3d  Cav.  and  joined  his  troop  (A)  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.;  was 
sent  to  Sheridan,  Kan.,  and  conducted  to  Fort  Union  a  detachment  of  recruits,  Dec., 
'69,  encountering  heavy  storms;  served  at  Cimarron,  Ute  Agency,  winter  of  '69- 
70;  with  his  regiment  from  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  and  at  Camp  Rawlins,  Ariz., 
Feb.  20  to  August  10,  70 ;  with  troop  at  Camp  Verde,  Ariz.,  from  August  16,  70, 
to  Dec.  11,71,  making  plans,  estimates  and  practically  building  Fort  Verde; 
while  in  temporary  command  of  troop  in  June,  71,  was  ordered  in  pursuit  of  a 
hostile  band  of  Tonto  and  Final  Apaches  that  had  attacked  Agua  Trio  Ranch, 
killed  the  herders  and  driven  off  160  head  of  horses,  mules  and  cattle,  following 
them  into  Tonto  Basin,  having  four  successive  and  successful  engagements ;  ac- 
companied regiments  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  remained  until  he 
took  a  month's  leave  from  March  24,  72,  rejoining  at  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb.; 
served  until  April  5,  75,  performing  active  scouting  duty  most  of  the  time ;  was 
with  the  expedition  after  the  renegade  Cheyennes,  spring  of  75,  and  Engineer 
Officer  of  the  Black  Hills'  expedition,  May  25  to  Oct.  19,  75,  and  engineer  duty 
at  Omaha,  Neb.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  75,  making  maps  from  his  field  notes,  which 
comprised  the  first  authentic  information  of  that  unexplored  region ;  at 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  winter  of  75-6,  and  with  the  Big  Horn  expedi- 
tion February  and  March,  76,  participating  in  all  the  skirmishes  of  that 
expedition ;  with  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  summer  and 
fall  of  76;  served  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  November  1,  76,  to  July  5,  77  ; 
on  leave  from  July  5  to  Oct.  26,  77  ;  with  troop  on  winter  expedition  to  the  Black 
Hills  of  Dakota  from  Fort  Laramie  Dec.,  77  and  Jan.,  78,  and  expedition  to 
Little  Missouri  from  Fort  Laramie  to  Sept.  10,  78,  when  he  was  selected  for  the 
Mounted  Recruiting  Service;  at  the  Cavalry  Depot,  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  from 
October  1.  78,  to  February  1,  '81;  en  route  to  his  troop  at  Fort  McKinney, 
Wyo.,  till  May  11,  '81,  and  on  duty  with  troop,  at  the  latter  post,  until  it  was 
ordered  to  Dept,  of  Arizona,  May  2,  '82,  upon  the  outbreak  of  tne  Apache  Indians 
at  San  Carlos,  taking  station  at  Fort  Thomas,  Ariz.,  May  24,  '82  ;  participated  in 
the  hard  field  work  and  accompanied  expedition  after  hostile  Apaches  ;  at  Fort 
Thomas  with  troop  till  June,  '84,  when  he  went  into  camp  on  the  White  Mount- 
ain Indian  Reservation,  taking  station  at  Fort  Apache,  Oct.  12  the  same  year ; 
promoted  Captain,  but  remained  by  transfer  with  the  troop,  of  which  he  had  been 
both  Second  and  First  Lieutenant ;  ordered  to  the  Dept.  of  Texas,  and  marched 
with  his  troop  from  Fort  Apache,  March  25,  and  arrived  at  his  station,  Fort  Con- 
cho,  June  1,  '85  ;  by  direction  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  he  left  Fort  Concho,  April 

I,  '86,  went  to  Arizona,  and  accompanied  the  remains  of  Captain  Emmet  Craw- 
ford, of  his  regiment,  killed  in  action  by  Mexicans,  to  Kearney,  Neb.,  for  inter- 
ment, taking  a  leave  from  the  completion  of  that  duty  till  June  16,  '86 ;    serving 
at  Fort  Concho  until  Sept.  12,  '87,  when  he  marched  with  his  troop  to  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  arriving  Sept.  23 ;  serving  there  until  May  9,  '88,  when  he  marched  to  old 
Fort  Duncan,  on  the  Rio  Grande,  at  Eagle  Pass,  Texas,  where  he  has  been  in  com- 
mand since  May  10th  of  that  year.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Siege  of  Lexington, 
Mo.,  Sept.,  '61 ;  battle  of  Shiloh ;  siege  of  Corinth  ;  siege  of  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  engage- 
ment on  Fishing  River  Oct.  15,  '64;    Crazy  Horse  Village,  Wyo.,  March  17,  ':•> ; 
skirmish  on  Tongue  River  June  9, 76 ;  battle  of  the  Rosebud  June  17,  76  ;  skirmish 
at  Slim  Buttes  June  17,  76  ;  engagement  on  Chevelon's  Fork,  Arizona,  July  17,  '82. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  3d  Cav.  Feb.  20  to  Aug.  10,  70 ; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S  and  Post  Adjutant  at  Fort  Verde,  Ariz.,  Aug.  16,  70,  to  Dec. 

II,  71;  Adjt.  Cav.  Batt.  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell;   Post  Adit,  at  Sidney  Barracks, 
Neb.,  from  April  24,  72,  to  April  5,  75 ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  winter  of 
75-76 ;  Adjt.  Big  Horn  expedition  Feb.  and  March,  76 ;  Reg.  Adjt.  and  Q.  M.  of 
Cavalry  with  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  ;    Post  Adjutant  at  Fort 
Laramie  Nov.  1,  76,  to  July  5,  77 ;  Post  Adjt,  and  Treasurer  at  Cav.  Depot,  Jeff- 
erson Barracks,  Mo.,  from  Oct.  1,  78,  to  Feb.  1,  '81 ;  Post  Adjutant  at  Fort  Thomas 
July  17,  '82,  to  June,  '84.     Command*  held — Commanded  Co.  in  engagement  on 


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Fishing  River,  Mo.,  Oct.  15,  '64 ;  troop  at  Fort  Verde,  Ariz.,  June,  71 ;  troop  Sept.  25, 
'76,  to  Sept.  10,  78  ;  troop  Dec.,  77,  and  Jan.,  78;  Fort  Thomas  from  July  17, 
'82,  to  June,  '84 ;  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  from  May  10,  '88,  to  present  time. 

Morton,  Charles  G.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.),  Born  in  Me.;  appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Moseley,  Edward  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed 
from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg  Nov.  10,  74 ;  accepted  Nov.  20, 
74 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79. 

Mosner,  Theodore  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.;  appointed  from  the 
Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  from  Aug.  8,  70,  to  April  20,  77; 
2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  April  19,  77 ;  expired  by  Con.  Lim.  Dec.  3,  77  ;  re-app.  Jan. 
26,  78,  with  rank  from  April  19,  77;  accepted  April  20,  77;  2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf. 
Jan.  26,  78  ;  accepted  Jan.  28,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  22,  '82. 

Mott,  T.  Bentley  (Second*Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Va.;  appointed  from  Va. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank 
— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '86 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  7,  '86. 

Mott,  Wallace  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  April  4,  1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  App.  from  New  York ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of 
71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  8th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  26, '80.  Service 
— On  duty  at  the  Military  Academy  since  March,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
R.  Q.  M.  8th  Inf.  March  1,  '82,  to  Feb.  29,  '84. 

Moylan,  Myles  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mass.  Dec.  17,  1838.  Retiring 
year  1902 ;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st 
Sergt.  Co.  C,  2d  Drag,  and  2d  Cav.  June  8,  '57,  to  March  28,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Cav.  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  March  28,  '63;  out  of  service  Oct.  20,  '63;  Pvt.  and 
tiergt.  Co.  A,  4th  Mass.  Cav.,  Dec.  2,  '63,  to  Jan.  25,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  4th  Mass.  Cav. 
Jan.  25,  '64 ;  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Major  April  9,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  14, 
'65;  Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Gen.  Mtd.  Ser.;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Major  7th  Cav.,  Jan.  25,  '66, 
to  Dec.  16,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  16,  '66 ;  Captain 
March  1,  72.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  distin- 
guished services  during  the  late  campaign  in  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjt. 
7th  Cav.  Feb.  21,  '67,  to  Dec.  31,  70.  Service— On  frontier  duty  from  '57  to  '61 ; 
in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
'63-4;  out  of  service  Oct.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64;  at  Hd.  Qrs.  24th  Corps  and  engaged 
in  the  terminating  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '65 ;  on  frontier  duty, 
'66-7  ;  in  Kentucky  and  on  the  frontier  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged 
at  the  actions  of  Beverly  Ford,  Aldie,  Upperville,  Ashby's  Gap,  Williams'  Ford, 
Boonsboro',  Funkstown,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  actions  of  Brandy  and  Bristoe  Sta- 
tions. 

Muhlenberg-,  John  C.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Pa.  July  21, 1848. 
Retiring  year  1912;  appointed  from  Pa. — civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major  P.  M. 
March  20,  '82;  accepted  April  6,  '82. 

Muir,  Charles  H.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14, 
'85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Mulhall,  Stephen  J.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Mus.  4th  Art.  June  25,  '62,  to  June  25, 
'65 ;  Pvt.  and  Mus.  Co.  I,  42d  Inf.  and  6th  Inf.  July  20,  '67,  to  July  23,  '69 ;  Pvt. 
Gen.  Ser.  July  7,  75 ;  discharged  March  18,  76;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Feb.  29,  76 ; 
accepted  March  18,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '88. 

M/ulliken,  James  B.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  New  Brunswick,  N.  J., 
Nov.  1,  1836.  Retired;  app.  from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  35th  Inf. 
Dec.  9,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  24,  '61 ;  Prv.  and  Sergt.  Co.  A.,  124th  Ind.  Inf., 
Oct.  8, '63,  to  March  16,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  March  16,  '64 ;  trans- 
ferrred  to  97th  U.  S.  Col.  Inf.  Dec.  7,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut. 
4th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  May  1,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  18,  '66  ;  unassigned 
March  23,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15,  70.  Service— Provost  Marshal,  Bardstown,  Ky., 
Dec.,  '61 ;  Com.  steamer  "  Emma  Duncan,"  Cumberland  River  fleet,  Feb.,  '62 ; 


422  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.   8.    ARMY.  MtTR 

Provost  Marshal  5th  Cong.  Dist.  of  Ind.  during  May,  '63 ;  Chief  Mustering  and 
Disbursing  Officer  Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania  May,  '65,  to  Sept.  6,  '66  ;  at 
Fort  Gratiot,  Mich.,  Sept.,  '66,  to  March,  '67  ;  Cheyenne  and  Sioux  Campaigns, 
'67-8 ;  Military  Commissioner,  Brunswick  Co.,  Va.,  '69.  Staff  positions  occupied 
—Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Gratiot,  Mich.,  Sept.,  '66,  to  March,  '67. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— At  capture  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Feb.,  '62  ;  in  skirmish 
at  Mount  Pleasant,  Tenn.,  April,  '62 ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky., 
Oct.  8,  '62,  where  he  was  wounded. 

Mullins,  George  Q.  (Chaplain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
111.— Ciril  life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  25th  Inf.  Jan.  20,  75 ;  accepted  Feb. 
15  '75. 

Mumford,  Thomas  S.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12, 
71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  transferred  to  13th  Inf.  June 
13,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  8,  73.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  13th  Inf. 
March  1,  '82,  to  Sept.  1,  '86. 

Munday,  Benjamin  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  May  23,  '82 ;  accepted  June  20, 
'82 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  23,  '87. 

Munn,  Curtis  B.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Vt.  in  Feb.,  1836.  Retiring 
year,  1900;  Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— flosp.  Stwd.  1st 
Mass.  Vol.  Cav.  Dec.  21,  '61 ;  discharged  July  10,  '63 ;  Asst.  Surg.  27th  Mass. 
Vol.  Inf.  July  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  30,  '64;  Surg.  2d  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  Jan. 
19,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  14,  '65  ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  16,  '68  ;  accepted 
Dec.  5,  '68;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  23,  '69;  Maj.  and  Surg.  March  26,  '89. 

Munson,  Jacob  P.  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Nov.  19, 1832.  Re- 
tiring year,  1896  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl. 
and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  83d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  14,  '61,  to  Oct.  21,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  83d  N.  Y. 
Inf.  Oct.  21,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  23,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Dec. 
31,  '64;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  15,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf. 
May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  May  28,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '66 ;  Capt.  Dec.  15,  '80. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  Capt.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Vol. 
Sept.  1,  '65,  to  Nov.  18,  '65 ;  Adjt  6th  Inf.  Apr.  1,  '67,  to  April  22,  '69,  and  from 
May  29,  '69,  to  Jan.  31,  75. 

Murphy,  John  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank—- Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  det.  Drag,  and  Co.  D,  5th  Art., 
May  21,  '58,  to  May  21,  '63;  Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  det.  Cav.  and  Co.  I,  5th  Art, 
June  4,  '67,  to  Aug.  21,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  21, 
'67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  76. 

Murray,  Arthur  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,70;  graduated  June  17,74.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  17,  74  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  14,  78.  Serrice— Actg. 
Judge-Advocate  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  with  the  rank  of  Capt.  of  Cav.  from  Oct.  12/87. 

Murray,  Ounliffe  H.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  2,  79. 

Murray,  Robert  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed 
from  Md.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Assist.  Surg.  June  29,  '46  ;  accepted 
July  10,  '46 ;  Capt.  and  Aast.  Surg.  June  29,  '51 ;  Maj.  and  Surg.  June  23,  '60  ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Asst.  Med.  Pur.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  17,  '66  ;  Col.  and  Surg. 
June  26,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  8,  76 ;  Col.,  Asst.  Surg.  Gen.  Dec.  14,  '82 ;  Brig. 
Gen.,  Surg.  Gen.  Nov.  23,  '83 ;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '83  ;  retired  Aug.  6,  '86,  by  opera- 
tion of  law.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — At  Fort  Gratiot,  Mich.,  to  Sep., 
'46 ;  en  route  to  Cal.,  Sept.,  '46 ;  at  Los  Angeles,  Monterey  and  Camp  Far  West, 
Cal.,  to  Oct.,  '50 ;  at  Fort  Independence,  Boston,  Mass.,  to  Jan.,  '52 ;  in  New 
York  City  to  April,  '54;  in  Cal.  to  June,  '61 ;  surg.  U.  S.  Army,  June,  '60 ;  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July  to  Sept.,  '61 ;  medical  director  and  Purveyor,  Depart- 


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ment  of  the  Cumberland,  to  Dec., '62  ;  medical  purveyor,  Philadelphia,  to  April, 
'65 ;  medical  purveyor,  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific,  San  Francisco,  Cal.; 
medical  purveyor,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '67  to  76 ;  medical  director  Division  of 
Missouri,  78  to  '82 ;  appointed  asst.  surg.  gen.  Dec.,  '82  ;  medical  director  Div. 
of  the  Atlantic  and  Dept.  of  the  East  Sept.,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '83 ;  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  until  retired. 

Murry,  Alexander  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired;  appointed 
from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '47, 
to  Jan.  10,  '48 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  March  3,  '55  ;  accepted  March  28,  '55 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  19,  '61 ;  transferred  to  13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  re- 
tired March  3,  '64,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Myer,  Albert  L.  (Capt.  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Nov.  14,  1846.  Retiring 
year  1910;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  "  F,"  3d  Batt.,  llth 
Inf.,  and  Sgt.  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  Co.  "  F,"  29th  Inf.,  Oct.  26,  '65,  to  June  11,  '68 ;  2d 
Lieut.  29th  Inf.  Dec.  6,  '67  ;  accepted  June  12,  '68 ;  trans,  to  llth  Inf.  April  25, 
'69 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78 ;  Captain  Dec.  8,  '86. 

Myers,  John  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  Neb. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13, 73.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  20,  '80. 

Myrick,  John  R.  (Captain  3d  Art.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  New  Jersey, 
Nov.  9,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Priv.  Co.  B,  13th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  23,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  2d 
Lieut.  3d  Art.,  Nov.  18,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  18,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '61 ;  Capt. 
38th  Inf.  (declined),  July  28,  '66 ;  Capt.  3d  Art.,  Dec.  1,  72.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Capt.  Feb.  20,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Olustee,  Fla. ;  Major  Oct.  7,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  on 
the  Newmarket  Road,  near  Richmond,  Va.  Service — Served  at  Annapolis  and 
Baltimore,  Md.,  from  April  23  to  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  served  with  battery  M,  3d  Art.,  to 
Dec.,  '61 ;  Ordered  to  join  Battery  D,  3d  Art.,  on  Pacific  coast ;  served  with 
Battery  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Jan.,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '62 ;  left  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal., 
Aug.  21,  '62,  to  join  Light  Co.  E,  3d  Art. ;  joined  Light  Co.  E,  3d  Art.,  at  Hil- 
ton Head,  S.  C.,  Sept.  25,  '62 ;  served  with  it  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  until  June, 
'63;  at  Folly  and  Morris  Island,  S.  C.,  until  Feb.  1,  '64;  in  Florida,  Feb.,  '64; 
absent  wounded  and  in  hospital  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  until  May,  '64 ;  joined  May, 
'64,  and  served  with  Light  Co.  E,  3d  Art.,  at  Bermuda  Hundred,  Va. ;  at 
Raleigh,  N.  C.,  from  April  14,  '65,  to  Nov.,  '66  ;  with  Battery  I  at  Portsmouth, 
N.  H.,  July  to  Oct.,  '67 ;  on  duty  at  Regimental  Headquarters  at  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  till  Feb.,  '69 ;  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  till  April,  71 ;  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  till 
Nov.,  72;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  till  May,  73;  joined  May  5,  73,  Battery 
M,  3d  Art.,  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  till  April,  74 ;  then  transferred  to  Battery 
A,  3d  Art. ;  instructor  at  Artillery  School  U.  S.  A.,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  till  May, 
75 ;  then  transferred  to  Battery  I,  3d  Art.,  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  till  Oct.,  76 ; 
at  Columbia,  Blackville  and  Charleston,  S.  C.— Presidential  election — till  Dec., 
76  ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  till  Feb.,  77;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  till  July, 
77 ;  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  Piedmont  and  Martinsburg,  W.  Va.,  and  Mauch  Chunk, 


vuu,  ou  ;  joined  Battery  A,  m.  j.'uibiu.is.u.ciiij',  -LU.U.,  v^w.  ^.t  wr  w  ±nj*.**  *.vt  ^-^  ,  -^^. 
staff  duty  to  April,  '88 ;  on  leave  to  Nov.,  '88  ;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  from  Nov. 

9,  '88,  to .    Staff  positions  occupied— Post  Adj.  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal., , 

'62,  to  Aug., '62;  Post  Adj.  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  during  summer  of '66;  Acting 
Judge  Advocate,  Dept.  of  South  and  Second  Military  District,  Charleston,  S.  C., 
Nov.,  '66,  to  July,  '67  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Major-Gen.  D.  E.  Sickles,  U.  S.  V.,  March  21, 
to  July  20,  '67 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  July  to  Oct.,  '67 ; 
Adj.  3d  Art.,  Oct.  10,  '67,  to  Dec.  1,  72 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Bvt.  Maior-Gen.  Terry,  U.  S. 
A.,  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  April  7,  '82,  to  March  3,  '83 ;  Acting  Judge  Advocate 
Dept.  of  Dak.,  April  7,  '82,  to  Oct.  1,  '85 ;  A.  D.C.  to  Maj.-Gen.  A.  H.  Terry,  U.  S. 


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A.,  April  14,  '86,  to  April  4,  '88.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  capture  of 
Morris  Island,  Forts  Wagner  and  Gregg,  and  bombardment  of  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C., 
until  Sep.,  '63 ;  at  Folly  Island,  S.  C.,  until  Feb.,  '64  ;  in  Florida,  at  battle  of  Olus- 
tee,  Feb.  20,  64  (wounded) ;  at  Bermuda  Hundred,  Va. ;  in  front  of  Petersburg, 
Va. ;  in  front  of  Richmond,  Va. ;  battle  of  Darbytown  road,  Oct.  7,  '64 ;  first  Fort 
Fisher  expedition  ;  second  expedition  to  and  capture  of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C. ;  march 
from  Fort  Fisher  to  Raleigh,  N.  C.  Commands  held — Comdg.  Light  Co.  E,  from 
Oct.  21  to  Nov.  20,  '62 ;  from  June  to  Oct.,  '63  ;  and  from  May,  64,  to  Oct.,  '65  ; 
commanding  post  at  Mount  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.,  Nov.,  '81  to  April  2,  '82;  at  Fort 
McHenry,  Md.,  March  11  to  June  5,  and  from  Oct.  20  to  Nov.  1,  '89. 

Nance,  John  T.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.)  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed  from 
Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Nash,  William  H.  (Captain  and  C.  S.,  Bvt.  Major).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  Com.  Sub.  Nov.  26,  '62 ;  accepted  Dec. 
18,  '62;  vacated  Dec.  15,  65;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  U.  S.  A.  Nov.  17,  '65;  accepted 
Dec.  15,  '65.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Nov.  17,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  Sub.  Dept.  during  the  war;  Maj.  Vol.  March  31,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  distinguished  services.  Service — First  entered  service  as  Military  Telegraph 
Operator  at  Parkersburg,  W.  Va.,  June  1,  '61,  serving  as  such  until  Nov.  26, 
'62;  served  during  the  remainder  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  and  at  various 
posts  in  the  country  to  the  present  time. 

Nave,  Andrew  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June 

12,  71.    Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  25, 
76;  Capt.  Jan.  16,  '84;  retired  Sept.  23,  '85,  for  disability  in  the  line  of  duty. 

Nave,  Orville  J.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  Ohio. 
Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  "A,"  lllth  111.  Inf.,  Aug.  14, '62;  discharged  June  6,  '65; 
Post  Chaplain  July  27,  '82;  accepted  Aug.  14,  '82. 

Neall,  John  M.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  California.  Appointed 
from  Nev.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June 

13,  '83.     Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 

Neary,  William  C.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  F,  Batt.  Eng.,  from  Oct.  2,  '84, 
to  March  15,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88 ;  accepted  March  16,  '88. 

Neide,  Horace  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  Dec.  21,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Pa.  Res.  Vol.  Inf.  May  27,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  12,  '61 ;  Capt.  April 
2,  '62 ;  Maj.  Aug.  1,  '62 ;  resigned  Nov.  24,  '62 ;  Capt.  V.  R.  C.  June  8,  'H3 ;  accepted 
June  11,  '63;  Major  Dec.  4,  '63;  accepted  Dec.  24,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  June  20,  '64; 
accepted  Aug.  11,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  10,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July 
28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  10,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  27,  '69 ;  assigned  to  4th  Inf.  Dec. 
15,  70 ;  Capt.  April  27,  '80.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Caotain  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va. ;  Major  March  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Glendale,  Va. ;  Colonel  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Mechanics- 
ville,  Games'  Mill,  and  Charles  City  Cross-Roads,  Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill,  and 
Charles  City  Cross-Roads,  Va.,  and  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac  on  the  Peninsula  and  Second  Bull  Run  campaigns ;  in  Veteran 
Reserve  Corps  from  '63  to  '69,  on  duty  in  Washington  and  in  South  Carolina;  on 
frontier  duty  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  70-71 ;  in  Kentucky  71-3 ;  in  Arkansas 
Jan.  to  May,  73 ;  at  Forts  Bridger  and  Sanders,  73-9;  at  Fort  Fetterman  79-80; 
at  Fort  Laramie '80-2;  at  Fort  Omaha '82-6;  at  Fort  Spokane '86  to  present 
time.  Staff  position*  occupied — Acting  Adj.  4th  Inf.  from  May  to  Oct.,  73 ;  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  ana  A.  C.  S.  at  Forte  Sanders  and  Fetterman.  Battles,  skirmisbet,  etc. — 
Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill  and  Glendale ;  taken 


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prisoner,  and  paroled  July,  '62,  and  exchanged  Aug.,  '62;  received  gunshot 
wound  in  left  arm. 

Nelson,  William  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Indiana. 
Appointed  from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Private,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt. 
Co.  B,  1st  Batt.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  5,  '61,  to  June  20,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  13th 
Inf.  May  31,  '62;  accepted  June  20,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  2,  '62  ;  transferred  to  22d 
Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Capt.  July  9,  '67;  unassigned  May  15,  '69;  assigned  to  21st 
Inf.,  Dec.  15,  70 ;  retired  May  29,  74,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Nelson,  William  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Tennessee.  App. 
from  Tennessee— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  5th  Tenn.  Vol.  Cav.  Aug. 
6,  '63 ;  Capt.  June  25,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  14,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf. 
May  18,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  24,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  71 ;  retired  March  20, 
79,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Newcomb,  Warren  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Ap- 
pointed from  Connecticut.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  78  ;  graduated 
June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  *13,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  9,  '87. 

Newcomer,  Henry  C.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsylvania. 
Appointed  from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '82;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  of  Eng's  July  1,  '86 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  23,  '88. 

Newton,  John  (Brigadier  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '38; 

fraduated  July  1,  '42.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '42  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct. 
6,  '52 ;  Capt.  (14  yrs.  ser.)  July  1,  '56 ;  Maj.  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  'Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  28,  '65  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Sep.  23,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  24,  '61 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Mar.  30,  '63  ;  ac- 
cepted March  31,  '63 ;  revoked  April  18,  '64 ;  Brig.  Gen.  April  18,  '64 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  31,  '66;  Col.  U.  S.  A.  June  30,  79;  Brig.  Gen.  Chf.  of  Eng.  March  6, 
'84;  accepted  March  12,  '84;  retired  Aug.  27,  '86,  at  his  own  request;  over  40 
years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Col.  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Peach  Tree  Creek,  Ga.,  and  in 
the  Campaign  against  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  Maj.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  field  during  the  war ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff" positions  occupied — Prin.  Asst.  Prof. 
Civ.  and  Mil.  Eng.  M.  A.  from  Aug.  31,  '44,  to  July  1,  '46.  Service— With  the  ex- 
ception of  some  three  years  at  West  Point  as  professor  of  engineering  and  while 
chief  engineer  of  the  Utah  expedition  of  '58,  he  was  engaged  in  constructing 
fortifications  on  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  coasts  until  the  outbreak  of  the  civil  war 
in  '61,  when,  after  serving  as  chief  engineer  of  the  Department  of  Pennsylvania 
and  of  the  Shenandoah,  he  was,  in  Aug.,  '61,  appointed  brigadier-general  of  vol- 
unteers and  commanded  a  brigade  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  at  the  same 
time  performing  the  duties  of  an  engineer  in  the  construction  of  those  works 
until  the  spring  of  '62 ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  he  led  his  command  in 
the  expedition  to  West  Point,  Ga.,  at  Games'  Mill,  and  at  Glendale,  Va.,  at  South 
Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.,  and  at  Fredericksburg,  Dec.,  '62,  where  he  com- 
manded a  division ;  commanded  the  Third  Division  of  the  Sixth  Corps  in  the 
storming  of  Marye's  Heights,  May  3,  '63  ;  at  Gettysburg  he  succeeded  to  the  com- 
mand of  the  First  Corps  July  2,  '63,  which  he  retained  until  the  reorganization  of 
the  army,  March,  '64,  when  he  was  transferred  to  the  West,  where  he  led  a  divis- 
ion of  the  Fourth  Corps  in  the  campaign  which  resulted  in  the  capture  of  At- 
lanta, Sept.,  '64 ;  commanded  various  districts  in  Florida  from  Oct.,  '64,  to  Jan., 
'66,  when  he  resumed  duty  with  his  corps,  in  which  he  had  risen  to  be  lieutenant- 
colonel,  and  since  that  date  has  been  charged  with  important  engineering  duties, 
the  most  important  of  which  was  in  removing  the  obstructions  at  Hell  Gate  and 
other  points  on  East  River,  New  York  Harbor. 

Newton,  John  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).    Born  in  N.  Y.     Appointed  from 

Kans.— Civil  life.    Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.- Sept.  1,  79;  accepted 

Sept.  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '85. 
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Nichols,  Frederic  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Canada,  Aug.  14,  1823. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank^-C&pt.  25th  Mo.  Inf. 
June  20,  '61;  Maj.  Apr.  25,  '62 ;  trans,  to  1st  Mo.  Eng.  Feb.  17,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  Nov.  18,  '64;  Maj.  9th  U.  S.  Vet,  Inf.  Jan.  20,  '65 ;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65 ; 
hon.  must,  out  Mar.  31,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  Apr. 
26,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  19,  '68;  unassigned  July  22,  '69 ;  Assd.  to  1st  Art.  Dec. 
31,  '70;  Capt.  Aug.  11,  '87  ;  retired  Aug.  14,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  Vol. 
and  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  by  Col.  commanding  regiment  for  services 
at  skirmish  at  the  cemetery  Sept.,  '61.  Service — Served  in  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  from  '61  to  65 ;  marched  with  company  from  Lexington,  Mo.,  to  Warins- 
burg,  Mo.,  about  300  miles,  returning  to  Lexington  Sept.,  '61  ;  marched  from 
Lexington,  Mo.,  to  Jefferson,  Mo.,  being  a  prisoner  of  war  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '61 ; 
marched  from  Pittsburg  Landing,  Tenn.,  to  Corinth,  arriving  June,  '62  ;  on  leave 
of  absence  for  two  months  ;  joining  after  leave  of  absence,  marched  from  Pilot 
Knob,  Mo.,  to  Salem,  Ark.,  and  back  with  Army  of  the  Southeast  Missouri  Com-, 
manded  by  Gen.  Davidson,  in  the  fall  and  winter  of  '62  and  '63;  in  spring  of  '63 
with  detachment  of  regiment  hunting  bushwhackers  in  N.  W.  Missouri ;  summer 
of  '63,  stationed  at  New  Madrid,  Miss.,  provost  marshal  at  thin  station ;  fall  and 
winter  of  '63  with  regiment  on  march  from  Union  City,  Tenn.,  to  Huntington, 
Tenn.,  and  return ;  this  service  he  volunteered  to  perform  while  awaiting  at 
Columbus,  Ky.,  for  transportation  to  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  marched  from  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  with  1st  Battalion  Mo.  Eng.  to  Johnsville,  Tenn.,  constructing  railroad, 
returning  after  its  completion  in  the  spring  of  '64 ;  marched  from  Chattahoochee 
River,  Ga.,  to  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Sept.,  '64;  returning  to  Atlanta  Oct.  1,  '64;  with 


9th  Regt.,  1st  Army  Corps,  from  Camp  Stoneman  on  Potomac  River  to  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  Aug.,  '65;  and  from  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  to  Camp  Burnside,  Aug.,  '65; 


miles,  leaving  July  20,  '67,  arriving  Aug.  8,  '67 ;  Ft.  Mojave  to  Camp  Willow 
Grove,  A.  T.,  80  miles,  Sept.,  '67 ;  from  Camp  Willow  Grove  to  Ft.  Mojave  Apr., 
'68 ;  at  La  Paz,  A.  T. ;  at  Camp  Date  Creek,  A.  T.,  March,  '69 ;  at  Prescott,  A.  T.; 
at  Mojave  ;  at  Dunn  Bks. ;  marched  300  miles  en  route  to  Presidio,  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  and  to  Louisville,  Ky.,  May  and  June,  '69;  at  Humboldt,  Tenn.,  Jan.,  '71 ;  at 
Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  Feb.,  71,  to  April,  75 ;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla. ;  at  Fort 
Monroe,  May  1,  75 ;  at  Artillery  School  one  year  ;  at  Fort  Independence,  Mass. ; 
at  Ft.  Canby,  W.  T.,  from  March,  '82,  to  Sept.,  '84 ;  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  to  Oct.  1,  '84;  on  detached  service  as  recruiting  officer  and  attached  to  Batt. 
"  I,  "  1st  Art. ;  Instructor  of  Military  Tactics  at  San  Diego  College  in  winter  of 
'88.  Staff  portions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Humboldt,  Tenn.,  Jan., 
71 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Mojave,  A.  T.,  Apr.,  '68,  to  Mar.,  '69 ; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  June,  '69 ;  Adjt.  at  Fort  Independence,  Boston,  Mass., 
76.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Skirmish  with  bushwhackers  July,  '61  ;  Siege  of 
Lexington,  Mo.,  Sept.  11,  '61,  to  Sept.  20,  '61 ;  under  fire  night  and  day,  detailed 
with  two  companies  to  hold  the  enemy  in  check  on  the  morning,  and  succeeded 
until  outflanked  by  about  one  thousand  men,  Battle  of  Shiloh,  Apr.  6  and  7,  '62; 
Battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Sept.  5,  '64  ;  Lovejoy's  Station,  Ga.,  Oct.,  '64.  Com- 
mands held — In  command  of  two  companies  at  Siege  of  Lexington,  Mo. ;  in  com- 
mand of  regiment  from  Lexington,  Mo.,  to  Warinsburg,  Mo. ;  commanded 
regiment  '62-63 ;  Camp  McClellan  Aug.,  '65,  to  Feb.,  '66 ;  Battery  "  C,"  1st  Art., 
Feb.,  71,  to  Apr.,  75  ;  Battery  "  L,"  1st  Art.,  Mar.,  '82,  to  July,  '83,  and  from  Jan., 
'84,  to  Sept.,  '84.  History— Served  in  the  British  Army  in  the  Canadian  Rebellion 
in  '37  ana  '38 ;  served  in  the  Mexican  War  '46  and  '47  ;  grandson  of  Dr.  Moses 
Nichols,  who  was  Surgeon's  Mate  on  board  of  a  Privateer,  war  1775  ;  great-grand- 
Bon  of  Dr.  Moses  Nichols,  who  was  Col.  of  5th  N.  H.  Inf.  in  war  of  1775,  and 
fought  at  the  battle  of  Bennington,  Vt. 

Nichols,  Maury  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  21,  '83 ;  accepted 
NOT.  26,  '83. 


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Nichols,  William  A.  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  Mexico.  Ap- 
pointed from  Kan.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2^.  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  May  7,  77; 
accepted  May  10,  77;  expired  by  con.  lim.  Dec.  3,  77;  re-appointed  Jan.  26,  78, 
with  rank  from  May  7,  77;  accepted  Jan.  28,  78 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '86. 

Nicholson,  William  J.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.  15,  76  ;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  19,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '84. 

Nickerson,  James  D.  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.)  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank— Prvt.  Co.  H,  141st  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  20,  '64;  dis- 
charged Oct.,  '64;  Prvt.  Co.  H,  9th  111.  Vol.  Cav.,  March  20,  '65 ;  discharged  Oct. 
31,  '65 ;  Prvt.  Co.  A,  10th  Inf.,  and  Prvt.  and  Corpl.  Gen.  Ser.  from  Sept.  13, 
'67,  to  Oct.  23,  75 ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75;  accepted  Oct.  23,  75;  1st 
Lieut.  June  26,  '82. 

Niles,  Alanson  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life. 
Retired.  Actual  rank— Capt.  1st  Pa.  Vol.  Rif.  May  31,  '61 ;  Maj.  March  1,  '63; 
Lieut.  Col.  May  16,  '63  ;  resigned  March  26,  '64;  Maj.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  April  14, 
'64;  accepted  April  21,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  4,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  42d  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  28,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  4,  '67 ;  accepted  Jan.  5,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  22, 
'69 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  Dec.  15,  70,  from  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the.  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  conduct  at  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62-3;  joined  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  '64;  at  Point  Lookout,  Md., 
to  Ar>ril,  '65 ;  in  charge  of  the  mustering-out  depot,  Albany,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  '65  ; 
member  of  the  Court  of  Inquiry,  Rochester,  N.  Y.;  Sub-assistant  Commissioner 
Bureau  Freedmen,  Refugees  and  Abandoned  Lands  for  the  districts  of  Green- 
ville, Pickens  and  Williamsburgh,  S.  C.,  to  July,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  at  action  of  Drainesville  (wounded)  and  battle  of  Mechanicsville  (taken 
prisoner  and  confined  in  Libby  Prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  till  paroled,  Aug.,  '61); 
engaged  at  the  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Fredericksburg ;  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg (wounded);  commanding  four  companies  at  Belle  Plain,  Port  Royal  and 
White  House,  Va.;  engaged  in  repulsing  an  attack  of  the  Rebel  General  Wade 
Hamuton  at  the  White  House  Landing,  Va. 

Niles,  Lotus  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111.  Ca- 
det at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  70;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  29,  '82. 

Nixon,  John  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va.  April  6,  1828.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  III.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  102d  111.  Inf.  Sep.  2,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  April  20,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  2,  '63 ;  Capt.  17th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Dec. 
3,  '63 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  3,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  38th 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '67  ;  accepted  July  20,  '67 ;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Nov.  11, 
'69;  Capt.  Jan.  5,  77;  retired  Nov.  26,  '84,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank 
Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  and  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  serv- 
ices during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  I.  G.  on  the  staff  of  Brig.  Gen. 
John  F.  Miller,  commanding  Dist.  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  from  March  26,  '65,  'to 
Oct.  30,  '65  ;.Reg.  Qm.  24th  Inf.  March  1,  71,  to  Jan.  5,  77;  Post  Quartermas- 
ter and  Commissary,  Fort  McRae,  N.  M.;  Post  Commissary,  Quartermaster  and 
Adjutant,  Fort  Con cho,  Texas ;  Post  Quartermaster,  Commissary  and  Adjutant, 
Fort  McKavett,  Texas ;  Post  Quartermaster,  Commissary  and  Disbursing  Quar- 
termaster District  of  the  Rio  Grande,  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas.  Service — Served  in 
the  field  from  date  of  entry,  Sep.  2,  '62,  to  March  26,  '65,  with  17th  U.  S.  C.  Inf. 
from  Nov.  1,  '65,  to  Jan.  30,  '66 ;  at  the  post  of  Lebanon,  Tenn.,  from  Feb.  1,  '66, 
to  March  15,  '66 ;  with  battalion  of  15th  and  17th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  from  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  to  Stevenson,  Ala.,  from  Aug.,  '64,  to  Nov.  20,  '64 ;  followed  Hood's  re- 
treating army  to  Tuscumbia,  Ala.,  returning  to  Nashville,  Jan.  15,  '65;  at  Steven- 
son, Ala.,  from  March,  '66,  to  May,  '66 ;  at  Fort  Hays,  Kansas,  Forts  Union,  Mc- 
Rae and  Seldon,  N.  M.,  Forts  Bliss,  Quitman,  Davis,  Concho,  McKavett,  Brown, 
Duncan,  Clark  and  Elliott,  Texas,  Fort  Sill  and  Cantonment  on  the  North  Fork 


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Canadian,  I.  T.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Nashville,  Dec.  15  and  16, 
'64.  Commands  held— Commanded  17th  U.  8.  C.  Inf.  from  Nov.  1,  '65,  to  Jan.  30, 
'66,  and  commanded  the  post  of  Lebanon,  Tenn.,  from  Feb.  1,  '66,  to  March  15, 
'66  ;  sent  in  command  of  a  battalion  of  15th  and  17th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  from  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  to  Stevenson,  Ala.,  to  guard  the  fortification  and  town ;  served  there 
two  months,  and  from  Aug.,  '64,  to  Nov.  20,  '64,  commanded  a  battalion  of  four 
companies  of  the  regiment  in  the  field  guarding  Quartermaster's  Dep.  procuring 
lumber  on  the  Cumberland  River  above  Nashville;  commanded  company  at  battle 
of  Nashville,  Dec.  15  and  16,  '64. 

Noble,  Charles  H.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  May  10,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ind.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank—Prvt.  and 
CorpI  Co.  K,  1st  Ind.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  June  20,  61,  to  June  19,  '  64 ;  2d  Lieut. 
16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  May  4,  '66  ;  transferred  to  34th  Inf.  Sept. 
21, '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  10,  '67;  transferred  to  16th  Inf.  April  14, '69 ;  Captain 
Nov.  26,  '84.  Service—Served  in  W.  Va.  under  Gens.  Reynolds  and  Milroy;  es- 
cort to  Gens.  Fremont,  Sigel  and  Howard  in  their  Virginia  campaigns;  taken 
prisoner  by  the  rebels  at  the  battle  of  Second  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  joined  Army  of  the 
Potomac  and  attached  to  the  headquarters  of  the  army  and  engaged  in  the  Rich- 
mond campaign  in  June,  '64 ;  out  of  service  to  '66 ;  with  16th  Inf.  in  Mississippi 
and  at  other  stations  from  '66  to  '90. 

Noble,  Henry  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '56  ;  graduated  May  6,  '61. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  May  6,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  June  11,  '61;  Captain 
Feb.  13,  '66 ;  retired  Feb.  18,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  Aug.  9,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. 

Noble,  Robert  H.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Appointed 
from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15,  '84. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '84. 

Nolan,  James  B.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wisconsin.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mjl.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Nordstrom,  Charles  B.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Me. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Prvt.  Co  E,  1st  Me.  Vol.  Cav.,  Aug.  20,  '62  ; 
discharged  May  28,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  18,  '67  ;  accepted  July  13, 
'67;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  '69;  Captain  Aug.  20,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— R. 
Q.  M.  10th  Cav.  from  Dec.  1,  '88,  to  Aug.  20,  '89. 

Normoyle,  James  E.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Ap- 
pointed from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  15,  '84 ;  graduated  June  12, 
m  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  June 
22,  '89. 

Norris,  Basil  (Colonel  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Md.  Mardh  9,  1828.  Retiring 
year  1892.  Appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A. 
Oct.  11,  '52;  accepted  Oct.  18,  '52;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  11,  '57;  Maj.  Surg. 
Apr.  16,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Surgeon  Dec.  14,  '82;  Col.  Surg.  Nov.  14,  '88.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war;  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  and  diligent  discharge  of 
duties  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — In  Rebellion  Records,  page  492, 
series  1,  vol.  ix.  report  of  Col.  Canby  of  the  battle  of  Val  Verde,  dated  Head- 
quarters Department  of  New  Mexico,  Fort  Craig,  New  Mexico,  March  1,  1862 : 

Higher  thanks  than  any  I  can  bestow  are  due  to  the  Medical  Officers  of  the 
Command,  etc."  Service — With  recruits  en  route  to  Texas,  Nov.,  '52 ;  in  Texas 
until  June,  '57  ;  reported  in  person  to  the  Sur.  Gen.  July,  '57  ;  reported  Feb.  8, 
'57,  to  General  Persife/  F.  Smith  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  for  duty  with  the 
Expedition  fitting  out  for  the  Utah  campaign  ;  March,  '68,  detached  duty  as  far 
as  Big  Blue  River,  with  escort,  for  advance  provision  trains,  from  Laramie  to  Fort 
Bridger ;  in  May,  '58,  reported  to  Colonel  Charles  May  for  duty  with  3d  Column 
of  the  Utah  Expedition;  in  Sept.,  '58,  reported  to  General  Albert  Sidney  John- 
ston, commanding  Dept.  of  Utah ;  was  assigned  to  duty  at  Camp  Floyd,  Senior 
Surg.  with  2d  Drag,  and  Reynolds'  Light  Battery ;  in  May  and  Nor.,  '59,  on  de- 


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tached  service ;  in  May,  '60,  with  7th  Inf.  and  detachment  of  2d  Dragoons  on  the 
march,  changing  station  from  Utah  to  New  Mexico  ;  at  Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  from 
Sept.,  '60,  to  July,  '61 ;  at  Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  from  July  to  Dec.,  '61,  as  Medi- 
cal Purveyor  of  the  Department  and  Surgeon  of  the  Post;  in  Dec.,  '61,  reported 
to  Col.  E.  R.  S.  Canby  at  camp  near  Belin,  N.  M.,  as  Medical  Director  and  Pur- 
veyor of  troops  in  the  field ;  Feb.  21,  '62,  at  the  battle  of  Val  Verde,  N.  M.;  re- 
ported in  person  to  the  Sur.-Gen.  Oct.,  '62  ;  Medical  Inspector  of  Hospitals  from 
Oct.  to  Dec.,  '62 ;  Dec.  6,  reported  to  General  Franklin's  headquarters  as  Medical 
Director  Left  Grand  Div.  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  Feb.  23,  '63,  reported  to  Sur.- 
General  in  person,  as  attending  Surgeon  at  Washington,  D.  C.;  Oct.,  15,  '84,  was 
assigned  to  duty  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  as  Medical  Director  Division  of  the  Pa- 
cific and  Dept.  of  California;  Nov.,  '85,  was  assigned  to  duty  as  Medical  Director 
of  the  Dept.  of  the  Columbia ;  Nov.,  '88,  was  assigned  to  duty  as  Med.  Dir.  of  the 
Div.  of  the  Pacific  and  Dept.  of  Cal.,  and  on  duty  as  such  at  that  station  to  '90. 
History—At  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  in  '54,  amputated  thigh  of  Private  Kinny,  1st  Inf., 
for  accidental  gunshot  wound  through  knee  joint;  in  '55  amputated  arm  of 
Corporal  Ives  for  gunshot  wound  through  elbow-joint,  received  in  attack  of 
Indians  on  Paymaster's  Escort  at  crossing  of  Devil's  River;  in  '56  ligated 
brachial  artery  of  Lieut.  Crosby,  U.  S.  Mounted  Riflemen,  for  cure  of  aneurism 
from  arrow  wound  received  fighting  Indians  at  Lake  Trinidad;  in  '59  at  a  time 
of  great  excitement  was  dispatched  from  Camp  Floyd  to  Salt  Lake  City  to  attend 
Sergeant  Pike,  10th  U.  S.  Inf.,  who,  when  in  uniform  and  present  in  obedience  to 
summons  of  U.  S.  Court,  was  waylaid  at  noon  in  the  public  street,  shot  and 
mortally  wounded  by  Spencer,  in  front  of  the  public  hotel ;  nothing  was  done  to 
prevent  the  assassin's  escape  or  bring  him  to  justice;  was  Post  Surgeon  at 
Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  in  the  summer  of  '61  during  the  prevalence  of  small-pox; 
vaccination  had  been  almost  entirely  neglected  by  the  native  population  up  to 
that  date,  and  in  consequence  small-pox  made  its  appearance  in  New  Mexico 
without  fail  at  intervals  of  five  or  six  years ;  commencing  at  El  Paso  and  pre- 
sumably from  Old  Mexico,  it  progressed  from  one  village  to  another  in  regular 
sequence,  and,  like  measles  and  scarlet  fever,  was  limited  almost  exclusively  to 
young  children  ;  the  attention  of  Governor  Connolly  was  called  to  the  importance 
of  providing  for  public  vaccination  at  the  public  expense  and  the  matter  was  by 
him  officially  referred  to  the  Legislature,  but  without  result ;  in  Washington,  in 
May,  '63,  amputated  thigh  of  Lieut.  Kirby  for  gunshot  fracture  of  the  femur  by 
two  bullets  from  spherical  case-shot  at  Chancellorsville ;  in  '64  amputated  thigh 
of  General  John  C.  Robinson  for  gunshot  wound  of  knee-joint  from  rifle  ball  re- 
ceived in  battle  in  the  "Wilderness;''  in  Washington,  amputated  leg  of  Lieut. 
Smedberg,  for  disease  of  bone  after  primary  amputation  for  gunshot  wound  of 
foot  from  shell  explosion  battle  in  the  Wilderness.  The  following  from  Lieut.  B.  F. 
Rittenhouse,  U.  S.  Army,  retired,  was  written  by  request : 

"August  1,  1885. 

"  I  was  wounded  on  the  19th  of  June,  '64,  and  entered  the  hospital  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  about  1  or  2  A.M. 
on  the  21ef  of  June.  The  date  of  the  operation  in  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  will  show  how  long  it  was  post- 
poned ;  I  think  it  was  eighteen  or  nineteen  days.  It  was  performed  on  Thursday,  and  I  began  to  sink. 
Saturday  night  I  wan  as  cold  as  marble.  1  drank  a  bottle  of  whisky  a  day  for  a  few  days,  and  on  Saturday 
drank  more  than  a  bottle  ;  also  beef  tea,  alternating  beef  tea  and  whiskey  every  half-hour.  On  Sunday  I 
was  better  and  from  that  date  I  improved  rapidly.  I  lessened  the  whiskey  as  my  appetite  increased.  In  a 
few  days  I  was  able  to  eat.  At  first  I  Buffered  a  good  deal.  I  had  no  chills,  but  had  profuse  night-sweats. 
At  no  time  had  I  numbness  or  any  unusual  feelings  in  my  feet  or  limbs.  At  the  time  that  I  was  shot  it  was 
very  warm,  but  I  became  cold  and  requested  to  have  my  blanket  put  over  me.  The  ball  struck  me  on  the 
left  Bide  of  the  back,  on  my  tenth  rib,  three  and  a  half  inches  from  the  centre  of  the  spine,  passed  across  it, 
and  then  buried  itsef  in  the  muscles  on  the  right  side  of  it.  The  course  of  the  ball,  after  it  arrived  on  the 
right  of  the  spine,  was  at  right  angles  to  its  previous  course.  The  distance  from  the  entrance  of  the  ball  to 
the  point  of  extraction  is  four  and  one  half  inches.  I  had  no  pain  in  my  back  after  the  first  two  or  three 
days,  but  was  very  weak  in  it." 

In  Washington  attended  Hon.  William  H.  Seward,  Secretary  of  State,  for 
double  fracture  of  the  inferior  maxillary  bone  caused  by  a  fall  from  his  carriage 
April  4,  '65,  and  for  wounds  inflicted  by  Payne  at  10  o'clock  on  the  evening  of 
April  14,  '65.  It  was  by  authority  of  Mr.  Stanton,  Secretary  of  War,  that  Surg. 
Gen.  Barnes  directed  a  daily  detail  from  Douglas  Hospital  of  two  enlisted  men  to 
keep  watch  by  turns  in  the  sick  chamber  at  night ;  from  that  circumstance  the 


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assassination  of  Mr.  Seward  was  prevented  by  George  F.  Robinson,  8th  Maine 
Vols.,  now  a  paymaster  in  the  army ;  in  Washington  in  '78,  amputated  arm  of 
Sergeant  Penrod,  Signal  Service,  for  injury  to  elbow  from  fall  on  roof  of  station 
on  Broadway,  N.  Y.,  in  77 ;  in  Washington,  had  charge  of  medical  and  surgical 
practice  in  all  its  department,  including  officers  and  general  service  men  on  duty 
in  the  War  Department  and  their  families  and  others  as  described  and  published 
in  testimony  or  Attending  Surgeon  before  Committees  on  Military  Affairs,  House 
of  Reps., '78;  the  duty  of  Attending  Surgeon  in  Washington  included  medical 
attendance  at  the  Executive  Mansion  from  May,  '65,  to  March,  77, — including 
the  terms  of  office  of  President  Andrew  Johnson  and  Gen.  U.  S.  Grant. 

Norton,  Thomas  H.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Va.  Vol. 
Inf.  May  11,  *61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ; 
accepted  Sept.  18,  '61  ;  trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  tre.  to  llth  Inf.  Apr.  25,  '69; 
unassigned  Dec.  17,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15,  70,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn.,  and  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battle 
of  Jonesboro',  Ga. 

Norvell,  John  M.  (Captain  12th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Mich. 
July  22,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  May  25,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  31,  '61 ;  Capt. 
A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Aug.  30,  '61  ;  ace.  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  22,  '62  ;  accepted 
Sept.  8, '62;  resigned  June  21,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  31st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Oct.  2,  '66 ;  unassigned  May  15,  '69;  assd.  to  12th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  Jan.  31,  74. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  sen 
in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  for  meritorious 
services  in  the  recent  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent 
army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from  July  30, 
'61,  to  Aug.  30,  '61 ;  Adj't.  12th  Inf.  from  Feb.  7,  71,  to  Jan.  17,  7.".  —In 

the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  Array  of  the  Potomac,  and  en- 
gaged in  all  its  campaigns  to  '65  ;  on  the  Upper  Missouri  River  in  '66 ;  at  Fort 
Buford,  D.  T.,  for  two  years;  built  most  of  post;  at  post  of  Angel  Island,  Cal., 
and  at  various  posts  in  other  departments  from  71  to  '90 ;  present  station  being 
Fort  Yates,  Dak.  ftattlr*,  *kirmi*hc#,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Blackburn's 
Ford  and  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va.;  with  First  Division,  2d  Army  Corps,  and 
engaged  in  the  Peninsular  campaign,  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  and  Seven  Days' 
Fight;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Antietam,  Chancellorsville,  and  (lettysburg ; 
assigned  to  3d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Sept.,  '63,  to  March,  '64 ;  with  2d 
Division,  2d  Corps,  to  the  close  of  the  war,  and  engaged  in  all  its  battles  from  the 
Wilderness  to  the  surrender  of  General  Lee. 

Norvell,  Stevens  T.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  Feb.  14, 
1835.  Retiring  year  1899 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private, 
Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "A,"  5th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Jan.  23,  '58,  to  Feb.  19,  '63;  Actg. 
2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  from  Jan.  28,  '62,  to  Feb.  19,  '63;  2d  Lieut  13th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Feb.  19,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  July  12,  '63;  trans,  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  Capt.  June 
10,  '68;  unass.  May  15,  '69;  assd.  to  10th  Cav.  Dec.  31,70.  Service— Served  in  the 
Utah  expedition  of  '58  ;  stationed  at  Camp  Floyd,  Utah,  from  Aug.  31,  '58,  to  May 
31,  '60;  marched  with  regiment  (5th  Inf.)  to  N.  M.;  stationed  at  Ft,  Defiance,  N. 
M.,  and  took  part  in  the  Navajo  campaign  of '60-61 ;  stationed  at  Fort  Fauntle- 
roy  (now  Fort  Wingate),  Albuquerque,  Fort  Stanton  and  Fort  Union,  N.  M., 
'61-62;  at  Fort  Craig,  Los  Pinos  and  Albuquerque,  '62-63 ;  joined  regiment  (13th 
Inf.)  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  Sept.,  '63;  served  in  Div.  of  the  Mississippi  till  close 
of  war  in  '65;  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  during  operations  of  armies  unaer  Thomas 
and  Hood,  which  ended  in  the  battle  of  Nasnville;  with  Batt.,  guarding  bridge 
of  S.  &  N.  R.  R.  over  the  Cumberland  River;  regiment  transferred  to  Dep.  of 
Dakota  in  '66  ;  stationed  at  Fort  Sully, '66-67 ;  at  Fort  Rice,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Steven- 
son, '68-69;  joined  10th  Cav.  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  in  March,  71 ;  in  campaign 
against  the  Kiowas,  Comanches  and  Cheyennes,  74-75 ;  stationed  in  Dep.  of 


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Texas,  from  75-83 ;  at  Fort  Stockton,  75-77 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  77-78 ;  at  Fort 
Concbo,  78-82  ;  at  Ft.  Davis,  '82-83 ;  atPena  Colorado,  '83  ;  on  Eecr.  Ser.  at  Balti- 
more, '83-85  ;  joined  regiment  in  Dept.  of  Arizona,  Oct.,  '85,  at  Fort  Verde ;  in 
campaign  against  Apaches  in  '85-86,  operating  from  Fort  Thomas ;  stationed  at 


ing  ye 

N.  Y. 


Bks.,  Mo.,  and  Fort  Lamed,  Kan.;  A.  A.  Inspector  General  District  of  the 
Upper  Missouri,  '67-68  ;  while  unassigned,  stationed  at  hdqrs.  Dep.  of  Dakota,  as 
Signal  Officer  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  '69-70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Engaged  in  action 
with  advance  guard  of  Confederate  forces  at  Apache  Canon,  N.  M.,  March  26, 
and  in  battle  of  Apache  Canon  ("  Glorietta  "),  March  28,  '62  ;  also  in  demon- 
stration on  Peralta,  N.  M.  (occupied  by  Confederate  forces),  April  15,  '62.  In 
the  same  campaign  was  engaged  in  the  pursuit  of  the  Confederate  forces  until 
they  were  driven  out  of  New  Mexico,  '62  ;  took  part  in  capture  of  Nacoriee 
tribe  of  Comanches  in  Sept.,  74  ;  and  in  action  with  Cheyennes  at  the  Cheyenne 
Agency,  April  6,  75. 

Norwood,  Randolph  (Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Retired  ;  app.  from  Md. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Md.  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  30,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb. 
14,  '63  ;  Capt.  Sep.  1,  '63:  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  27,  '64  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.S.  Cav.  Feb. 
23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  31,  '66  ;  Capt.  July  19,  76  ;  retired 
June  22,  '89,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  Adjt.  2d 
Cav.  from  July  1,  76,  to  July  19,  76.  Service—  Engaged  in  the  Shenandoah  Val- 
ley, '62.  and  actions  of  Cavalry  Corps,  Army  of  Potomac,  to  Aug.,  '63  ;  on  recruit- 
ing and  staff  duty  to  June,  '64;  with  army  in  front  of  Petersburg,  and  Cav.  Div., 
10th  Army  Corps,  to  Nov.,  '64. 

Nolan,  Henry  J.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Corfu  June  17,  1837.  Retir- 
ear 1901  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank  —  1st  Lieut.  14th 
.  Vol.  Cav.  Jan.  17,  '63;  Capt.  Oct.  24,  '64;  trs.  to  18th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  June 
29,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3,  '66  ;  Capt.  June  25,  76.  Staff  positions 
occupied—  &.  Com.  7th  Cav.  from  Nov.  1,  '67,  to  July  15,  70  ;  R.  Qm.  7th  Cav. 
from  March  1,  72,  to  June  25,  76.  Service—  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '63-5  ; 
engaged  in  the  Red  River  campaign  '63  ;  investment  and  siege  of  Port  Hudson, 
Louisiana,  and  operations  in  that  vicinity;  captured  by  the  rebels  June,  '63  ;  es- 
caped from  them  March,  '65;  with  the  15th  Corps  in  Sherman's  campaign  through 
the  Carolina*  ;  rejoined  regiment  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  May,  '65  ;  with  expedition 
to  Texas,  being  severely  wounded  at  Yorktown,  Texas;  engaged  in  Indian  expe- 
ditions under  Generals  Hancock  and  Custer  '67,  and  under  Generals  Sully  and 
Custer  '68  and  '69;  served  in  expedition  under  Gen.  Terry  against  Sitting  Bull's 
band  of  Sioux  in  76,  and  pursuit  and  fight  with  hostile  Nez  Perces  at  Canon 
Creek,  Montana,  in  77  ;  in  the  Departments  of  Dakota  and  the  Missouri  to  '90  ; 
now  on  recruiting  service  in  Chicago,  111. 

Noyes,  Charles  R.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  13,  79  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  28,  '87.  Service— 
Instructor  Dept.  of  Mathematics  at  Military  Academy  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since 
Aug.  28,  '88. 

Noyes,  Henry  B.  (Major  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from  Mass. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '57;  graduated  June  24,  '61.  Actual 
rank—  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Drag.  June  24,  '61  ;  2  Lieut.  (2d  Cav.)  June  24,  '61; 


vices  in  the  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from 
Julv  8,  '64,  to  Dec.  14,  '64.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the 
field  and  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Manassas  campaign,  defenses  of  Washing- 
ton, Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  Florida,  Maryland,  Rappahannock  and  Pennsylvania  cam- 
paigns '61-63;  operations  before  Petersburg,  actions  of  the  Shenandoah  campaign, 


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acting  assistant  inspector-general  cavalry  corps,  Military  Division  of  the  Missis- 
sippi, battle  of  Nashville,  assault  and  capture  of  Selma,  Ala.,  '64-65 ;  on  frontier 
duty  from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Bowie,  Arizona. 

Nugent,  Robert  (Major  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  8.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Lieut. -Col.  69th  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Inf.  April  20,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Captain  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug. 
5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  27,  '61 ;  Col.  69th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '61;  hon.  must, 
out  Nov.  28,  '63;  Col.  69th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  30, 
'65 ;  Major  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  10, 76 ;  retired  March  20,  79,  for  wounds  in  line  of 
duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  U.  8.  A.  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.;  Lieut.-Col.  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Frederickaburg,  Va.;  Colonel  April  2,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.;  Brig.-Gen.  Vols. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  commanding  brigade  in  the  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  Dec.  to  Feb.,  '62;  engaged  in  the  expedition  to  the  Rappahannock 
River;  commanding  regiment  and  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of 
Fair  Oaks  and  Games'  ^lill ;  commanding  brigade  to  June,  '62,  and  engaged  at 
the  battle  of  Savage  Station;  commanding  regiment  and  engaged  in  the  action  of 
White-Oak  Swamp,  battles  of  Glendale,  Malvern  Hill  and  Frederickaburg,  Va.; 
commanding  brigade  and  engaged  at  the  storming  of  Marye's  Heights, 
(wounded);  acting  assistant  provost- marshal  New  York  City  April  to  Nov., 
engaged  in  suppressing  the  New  York  riots  (losing  house  and  contents) ;  super,  n- 
tendent  of  the  recruiting  and  mustering  for  the  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
to  Oct.,  '64;  commanding  2d  Brigade,  1st  Division,  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac, in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  in  the  campaign  terminating  in  the  surrender 
of  General  R.  E.  Lee;  on  frontier  duty  from  '66  to  74,  and  in  New  Orleans  to 
date  of  retirement. 

Nye,  Frank  B.  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from  Me. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '69;  resigned  April  10,  73;  app.  Capt. 
Com.  Sub.  Nov.  13,  '84 ;  accepted  Nov.  20,  '84. 

Oakes,  James  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired ;  appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '42;  graduated  July  1,  46.  Actual  rank 
—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Drag.  July  1,  '46;  2d  Lieut.  July  29,  '47;  1st  Lieut.  June  30, 
'51;  Capt.  2d  Cav.  March  3,  '55;  accepted  March  29,  '55;  Maj.  5th  Cav.  April  •;. 
'61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  May  17,  '61 ;  declined  Lieut.  Col.  4th  Cav.  Nov.  12,  '61;  Col.  r.th 
Cav.  July  31,  '66;  retired  April  29,  79,  at  his  own  request,  over  30  years'  service. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  25,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct 
in  the  affair  at  Medelin ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  8,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  con- 
duct in  the  battle  of  Molino  Del  Rev;  Bvt.  Col.  March  30,  '65,  and  Bvt.  Brig. 
Gen.  March  30,  '65,  for  meritorious  and  faithful  services  in  the  recruitment  of  the 
Armies  of  the  United  States.  Honorably  mentioned — Especially  mentioned  for 
distinguished  services  and  gallantry  at  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo,  and  was  com- 
mended in  the  highest  terms  by  Major  Sumner  for  efficiency  at  Molino  del  Rey ; 
commended  in  orders  from  the  headquarters  of  the  Army  for  success  and  gal- 
lantry in  Indian  troubles  on  Aug.  30,  *56;  he  received  a  vote  of  thanks  enrolled 
on  parchment  from  the  Secession  Convention  for  sending  an  expedition  against 
hostile  Indians  (under  Lieut.  Arnold)  after  the  State  had  seceded,  which  resulted 
in  driving  them  across  the  Rio  Grande,  and  it  may  be  added  that  for  performing 
this  service  he  was  reprimanded  by  the  department  commander.  Service— Served 
in  the  war  with  Mexico,  and  was  engaged  in  the  principal  battles  and  engage- 
ments ending  with  the  operations  before  and  the  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico. 
The  skirmish  at  Medelin  >yas  ended  by  the  Second  Dragoons  under  Maj.  Sumner, 
charging  the  stone  bridge  in  column  of  fours.  The  leading  four  consisted  of  Sum- 
ner, Adjt.  Neill,  Reg.  Q.  M.  Lowry  and  Oakes.  The  Mexican  force  was  followed 
several  miles  on  a  road  which  was  lined  with  fences,  woods  and  undergrowth. 
Lieut.  Oakes,  accompanied  by  Sergt.  Leutz  and  Private  Keith,  getting  ahead  of 


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the  column,  came  on  the  rear  of  the  retreating  enemy,  when  about  thirty  took  a 
road  to  the  right,  while  the  main  body  continued  on  the  direct  road.  He  followed 
the  detachment  until  he  had  sabred  and  dismounted  nearly  all  of  them,  when  he  re- 
turned to  his  command  in  the  town  of  Medelin,  and  was  then  sent  back  to  the  camp 
near  Vera  Cruz  for  medical  assistance.  After  the  Mexican  war  he  was  ordered  to 
Texas,  where  he  served  until  June,  '53,  and  had  stations  at  Austin  and  at  Forts 
Graham,  Lincoln,  Mason  and  Terrett.  He  was  engaged  in  two  combats  with  the 
Comanches  between  the  Nueces  and  Rio  Grande  on  the  llth  of  July  and  12th  of 
Aug.,  '50,  and  in  the  latter  was  twice  severely  wounded ;  employed  on  the  Coast 
Survey  from  Sept.  29,  '53,  to  April  4,  '54,  and  was  on  cavalry  recruiting  service 
at  Jefferson  Barracks.  He  recruited  a  company  at  Pittsburgh  and  joined  at  Jef- 
ferson Barracks  Aug.  24,  '54,  and  marched  with  the  regiment  to  Texas,  and  ar- 
rived at  Fort  Mason  Jan.  14,  '56,  and  was  actively  employed  in  the  field  during 
the  following  spring  and  summer.  He  overtook  a  party  of  Waco  Indians  on  the 
22d  of  Feb.,  '56,  near  the  head-waters  of  the  Nueces  and  severely  punished  them. 
He  routed  a  party  of  Comanches  on  the  1st  of  May  near  the  head-waters  of  the 
Concho,  and  on  the  30th  of  August  had  three  engagements  with  hostile  Indians 
near  the  junction  of  the  Pecos  and  the  Rio  Grande,  in  which  he  killed  and 
wounded  some  and  compelled  the  others  to  seek  safety  in  Mexico ;  changed  sta- 
tion to  Ft.  Clark  in  Aug.,  '56,  and  remained  till  May,  '58,  when  he  removed  with 
his  company  to  Ft.  Belknap,  where  the  regiment  was  ordered  to  concentrate  for 
the  march  to  Utah  ;  but  the  order  was  countermanded,  and  he  returned  to  Ft. 
Clark  and  served  there  until  Dec.,  '58,  when  the  condition  of  his  wounds  com- 
pelled him  to  accept  a  sick-leave  of  absence.  Rejoined  his  company  at  Ft.  Inge 
in  Feb.,  '60,  where  he  was  serving  when  the  Secession  movement  was  inaugu- 
rated. He  was  a  man  of  energy  and  determined  purpose,  and  when  he  received 
"  Twiggs'  Order  of  Exercises,"  which  required  him  to  surrender  the  government 
property  to  the  State  commissioners  and  march  his  company  to  Indianola  and 
there  embark  for  New  York,  he  dispatched  couriers  to  Fort  Duncan,  Fort  Clark 
and  Camp  Wood  and  urged  a  united  action  for  the  purpose  of  moving  northward, 
out  of  the  State,  in  defiance  of  the  order,  and  requested  that  officers  might  be 
sent  to  Fort  Inge  to  discuss  the  proposition  and  adopt  a  plan  of  action.  Unfor- 
tunately for  his  plans  Captain  French  had  abandoned  Fort  Duncan  and  started 
for  the  mouth  of  the  Rio  Grande  before  the  courier  had  arrived  there.  An  answer 
was  returned  from  Fort  Clark  that  it  was  impossible  to  move  the  four  companies 
of  infantry  as  proposed,  because  they  had  no  transportation.  Lieut.  Hood  was 
sent  from  Camp  Wood  to  make  the  necessary  arrangements,  but  when  he  an- 
nounced his  purpose  to  resign  if  Kentucky  should  secede,  Captain  Oakes  said 
that  it  was  useless  for  himself  to  undertake  the  movement  alone,  as  he  had  only 
seven  days'  rations,  and  some  of  the  posts  farther  north  were  already  in  the  pos- 
session of  the  State  troops,  having  been  surrendered  before  he  received  the  order 
of  exercises.  He  accordingly  started  from  Ft.  Inge  on  the  19th  of  March,  '61, 
and  marched  his  command  to  Green  Lake,  where  he  was  again  compelled  to 
avail  himself  of  the  sick-leave  of  absence.  He  then  returned  to  San  Antonio  to 
await  the  arrival  of  the  last  troops  before  leaving  the  State,  and  while  there 
learned  that  it  was  intended  to  capture  the  infantry  under  the  command  of  Col. 
Reeve,  in  violation  of  the  agreement  made  with  the  insurgents.  Although  in 
feeble  health,  he  volunteered  to  take  his  old  guide  and  travel  across  the  country 
until  he  met  Col.  Reeve  beyond  Fort  Clark  and  turn  him  back,  to  leave  the 
State  by  the  way  of  the  El  Paso  and  Santa  Fe  roads.  But  the  department  com- 
mander, relying  upon  the  good  faith  of  the  insurgents,  and  perhaps  afraid  to  trust 
any  person  because  so  many  were  deceiving  him,  declined  the  offer,  and  the  re- 
sult was  that  the  entire  command  was  captured  and  paroled,  and  five  days  after 
making  this  offer  the  department  commander  and  all  his  staff  were  in  the  power 
of  the  insurgents.  He  was  then  intrusted  with  dispatches,  and  made  his  way  out 
of  the  State  by  the  way  of  Austin,  Brenham  and  Galveston,  and  escaped  capture. 
He  relinquished  his  sick-leave  in  May  and  proceeded  to  Wheeling,  Va.,  where  he 
served  on  mustering  duty  until  Sept.,  when  he  rejoined  the  regiment  at  Washing- 
ton until  Jan.  14,  '62.  Joined  4th  Cav.— then  serving  with  the  Army  of  the 


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Ohio — and  commanded  it  during  the  Tennessee  and  Mississippi  campaign.  He 
was  transferred  with  his  regiment  in  Sept.,  '62,  to  the  Army  of  the  Mississippi, 
and  assigned  to  mustering  and  disbursing  duty  at  Jackson,  Mich.,  where  ne 
served  until  April  29,  '63,  when  he  was  appointed  assistant  provost- marshal- 
general  for  Illinois,  and  was  stationed  at  Springfield  until  Sept.,  '66.  He  was,  at 
the  same  time,  mustering  and  disbursing  officer  and  superintendent  of  the  volun- 
teer recruiting  service  for  the  State.  Joined  6th  Cav.  at  Austin,  Texas,  on  the 
1st  of  Feb.,  '67 ;  served  with  it  in  Texa«,  the  Indian  Territory,  Kansas  and  Ari- 
zona, and  had  stations  at  Austin  and  at  Forts  Richardson,  Riley,  Hays  and  Low- 
ell, and  performed  the  duties  pertaining  to  a  post  and  regimental  commander 
until  April  29,  '79,  when  he  was  retired  from  active  service,  at  his  own  request, 
having  served  over  thirty  years.  Staff  positions  occupied — On  the  Staff  of  Col. 
Harney  at  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo ;  Acting  Adjt.  2d  Dragoons  April,  '47,  to  Oct. 
30,  '47 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Dragoons  Oct.  30,  '47,  to  Aug.  15,  '49.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  in  the  Chihuahua  Expedition,  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  the  skirmish 
at  Medefin,  the  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras,  Churubusco,  Molino  del  Rey 
and  the  operations  before  and  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico;  engaged  in  two  com- 
bats with  Cpmanche  Indians  July  11  and  Aug.  12,  '50;  three  engagements  with 
hostile  Indians  Aug.  30,  '56;  with  the  Army  of  the  Ohio  during  the  Tenn.  and 
Miss,  campaign,  and  participated  in  the  movement  on  Nashville,  the  March  to 
Pittsburgh  Landing,  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  and  the  advance  on  and  siege  of  Cor- 
inth ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Miss,  and  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Corinth.  <  Commands 
hcld—Fi.  Clark  Aug.,  '56,  to  May,  '58 ;  5th  Cav.  at  Washington  from  Sept.,  '61,  to 
Jan.  14,  '62;  4th  Cav.  during  Tenn.  and  Miss,  campaign  ;  Dist.  of  111.  from  Sept., 
'65,  to  Aug., '66;  Post  and  regimental  commander  at  Fts.  Richardson,  Riley, 
Hays  and  Lowell  from  '67  till  April  29,  79. 

6'Beirne,  Richard  P.  (Lieut.  Colonel  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Canada  Oct.  25, 
1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May,  '61 ;  ace.  June  21,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  25, '61 ;  ace.  Oct.  31,  '61 ; 
trs.  to  32d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  tre.  to  21st  Inf.  Apr.  19,  '69 ;  Maj.  24th  Inf.  Mar.  20,'79 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  15th  Inf.  April  18,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  major  U.  S.  Army  Aug.  1, 
'64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  North  Anna,  Va. ;  brevet 
heut.-colonel  U.  S.  Army  Aug.  18,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the 
battle  of  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.  Service — On  recruiting  duty  to  May,  '62  ;  in  the 
field  till  March,  '63 ;  on  recruiting  duty  March  to  July,  '63 ;  in  the  field  till 
member  of  a  military  commission  Jan.  to  July,  '65 ;  in  Washington  and  Idaho 
Territories ;  engaged  against  hostile  Indians  Oct.,  '66 ;  scouting  duty  and  conduct- 
ing recruits  from  San  Francisco  to  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  and  Tucson,  A.  T.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied— Q.  M.  2d  Batt.  14th  Inf.  Sept.  10,  '61,  to  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  ordnance 
officer,  Regular  Division,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  ordnance  officer  on 
staff  of  General  Hunt,  commanding  the  city  of  New  York  ;  A.  1).  C.  April  8,  '75, 
to  March  20,  '79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Leetown, 
Snicker's  Gap,  and  operations  at  Mine  Run,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the 
Wilderness,  Laurel  Hill,  Spotteylvania,  North  Anna ;  action  of  Shady  Grove  Road ; 
battles  of  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg  and  the  Weldon  Railroad  (wounded) ; 
action  of  Owyhee  Canon  against  hostile  Indians  Oct.,  '66. 

O'Brien,  John  J.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  May  15, 1835.  Re- 
tiring year  1899.  App.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvi.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F, 
4th  Art,  Sept.  1,  '54,  to  Sept.  1,  '59;  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt,  Cos.  B,  K  and  F,  IstN. 
Y.  Cav.,  July  19,  '61,  to  March  31,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  Y.  Cav.  April  1,  '64 ;  Capt. 
Dec.  27,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  27,  '65  ;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  12th  Inf., 
July  29,  '65,  to  May  15,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  30th  Inf.  May  6,  '67  ;  ace.  May  15,  '67 ;  trs. 
to  4th  Inf.  Mar.  23,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  16,  79.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65 ;  taken  prisoner  by  rebels  near  Centreville,  Va., 
Nov.,  '61 ;  rejoined  regiment  Nov.,  '62.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the 
action  of  Moorfield,  battles  of  Winchester,  New  Market,  Piedmont,  action  of 
Lexington,  and  battle  of  Lynchburg ;  commanding  escort  to  General  Hunter  ;  on 
duty  with  General  Torbert,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Fisher's 
Hill,  actions  of  Nineveh,  Waynesboro',  battles  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House,  Five 
Forks,  Sailor's  Creek  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 


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O'Brien,  Lyster  M.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan  Dec.  7, 1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
27th  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  25,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  March  8,  '64;  Adj.  27th  Mich.  Vols. 


22,  '79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  U.S.  Vol.  March  13,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  before  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion ;  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Virginia  and  Mississippi  up  to  Spring  of  70 ; 
in  Dakota  from  71  to  86,  at  Cheyenne  Agency,  Fort  Rice  and  Fort  Sisseton ;  on 
escort  duty  to  N.  P.  R.  R.  in  Oct.,  72,  and  on  Yellowstone  Expedition  of  73 ;  on 
recruiting  service  at  Columbus  Barracks,  O.,  from  Oct.,  76,  to  Oct.,  78  ;  at  Fort 
Yates  from  Jan.  1,  79,  to  July  13,  '86 ;  since  then  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte  at 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell  and  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.  Ter.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Vicks- 
burg,  Jackson  (Miss.),  Blue  Springs,  Campbell  Station,  siege  of  Knoxville,  Mossy 
Creek  (East  Tenn.),  The  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna  River,  Cold 
Harbor,  Petersburg  (wounded  June  17,  '64),  Poplar  Grove  Church,  Hatcher's 
Run,  siege  of  Petersburg,  Fort  Steadman,  capture  of  Petersburg. 

O'Brien,  Michael  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Artf.  and  Armorer  Ord.  and  Hos- 
pital Steward  July  11,  '59,  to  June  4,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  May  18,  '64;  accepted 
June  5,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '64;  resigned  Feb.  12,  '67;  reappointed  April  15, 
'67;  accepted  April  26,  '67;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  71 ;  appointed  1st  Lieut.  4th 
Art.  Sept.  1,  79,  with  former  date  and  rank  from  April  15,  '67 ;  accepted  Sept.  6, 
79;  retired  Sept.  23,  '85,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

O'Brien,  Michael  J.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June 
14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

O'Connell,  John  J.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Artf.  Co.  "  A,"  Eng.,  Feb.  3,  '65,  to  Nov.  11, 
'67 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Oct.  28,  '67 ;  accepted  Nov.  11,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,78; 
Capt.  April  14,  '87. 

O'Connell,  William.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Det.  Drag,  and  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co. 
"B,"  1st  Cav.,  Nov.,  24,  '54,  to  Aug.  21,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  3d  111.  Cav.  Aug.  29,  '61 ; 
discharged  Nov.  7,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  8, 
'61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  14,  '62;  Capt.  Sept.  27,  '66;  retired  April  2,  79,  wound  in  line 
of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  May  22,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  action  at  Middleton,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  capture  of  Selma,  Ala. 

O'Connor,  Charles  M.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Iowa;  appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69 ;  graduated  June  13, 
73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  17,  '81. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  March  31,  '87. 

O'Connor,  Stephen  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.;  appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp'l,  Sgt.  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  Cos.  B,  E  and  C,  8th 
Inf.,  June  21,  '60,  to  March  26,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Dec.  28,  '66  ;  accepted 
Mar.  26,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  4,  '69 ;  unassigned  May  3,  '69  ;  assigned  to  23d  Inf., 
Dec.  31,  70;  out  of  service  March  16,  77  ;  2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June  9,  77 ;  accepted 
June  9,  77  ;  expired  by  Con.  Lim.  Dec.  3,  77 ;  reappointed  2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf. 
Feb.  11,  78,  with  rank  from  June  9,  77;  accepted  Feb.  15,  78;  1st  Lieut.  April 
1,  '86.  Service — Served  in  New  Mexico,  Arizona,  and  Texas;  surrendered  prisoner 
of  war  May  9,  '61,  San  Antonio,  Texas;  prisoner  of  war  until  Dec.  10,  '62;  es- 
caped across  the  Rio  Grande  and  rejoined  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  via  Eagle 
Pass,  Texas,  Monterey,  mouth  of  Rio  Grande,  and  Mexico  and  New  Orleans^ 
served  during  Gettysburg  and  Wilderness  campaigns;  re-enlisted  in  front  of 
Petersburg  July  9,  '64. 

Ottley,  Robert  H.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Feb.  28, 
1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 


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2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  May  14,  '57;  accepted  May  18,  '57;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61; 
Capt.  Nov.  23,  '61 ;  Major  19th  Inf.  May  6,  79 ;  Lieut.  Col.  17th  Inf.  Sep.  15,  '84. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Mai.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. 

Ogle,  Alexander  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68 ;  graduated  June  14,  72.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78. 

O'Hara,  James  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. 
Cadet  at  U.  8.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '62  ;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  18,  '66  !  1st  Lieut.  March  26,  '67 ;  Captain  Nov. 
30,  '88. 

Olmstead,  Freeman  B.  (First  Lieut.  U.  8.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Corp.  Co.  "  C,"  18th  Mich.  Inf., 
Aug.  7,  '62  ;  discharged  March  22,  '64  ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Tenn.  Cav.  March  23,  '64  ; 
resigned  May  12,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  May  16, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  retired  June  28,  78,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Ser- 
vice— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Covington, 
Ky. ;  on  duty  in  Provost-Marshal's  Office,  Lexington,  Ky.,  and  Nashville,  Tenn. ; 
engaged  in  the  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Wheeler  through  Tennessee,  and  pur- 
suit of  the  rebel  Generals  Forrest  and  Hood,  and  engagements  and  battles  inci- 
dent thereto  ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  and  other  stations  to  78. 

Olmstead,  Jerauld  A.  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  July  28,  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  15, 
70;  transferred  to  13th  Inf.  June  13,  72;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  72;  trans,  to  9th 
Cav.  Aug.  1,  '81 ;  Capt.  April  14,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  13th 
Inf.  Aug.  1,  74,  to  Sept.  1,  '80 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  9th  Cav.  May  1,  '83,  to  April  14,  '84. 

O'Neil,  Joseph  P.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Bora  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Neb.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  4,  '84;  ac- 
cepted March  10,  '84. 

Ord,  Edward  O.  C.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.)  Born  in  Cal.  Appointed  from 
Texas—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79 ;  accepted  Sept. 
27,  79 ;  1st  Lieut,  June  2,  '89. 

Ord,  James  C.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed  from 
Wyo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73;  accepted 
Oct.  15,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  79. 

O'Reilly,  Robert  M.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.,  Jan.,  1845.  Retir- 
ing year  1909;  appointed  from  Pa.  Actual  rank — Med.  Cadet  Jan.  7,  '64,  to  Jan. 
8/65  ;  Med.  Cadet  Feb.  6,  '65,  to  Sept.  23,  '65  ;  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67  ;  accepted 
May  25,  '67 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  70 ;  Maj.  Surg.  Nov.  1,  '86.  Service— 
On  duty  at  General  Hospitals  in  Philadelphia  and  Chattanooga,  and  in  the  office 
of  the  Medical  Director,  Army  of  the  Cumberland  ;  at  Drum  Barracks,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.,  and  at  numerous  other  stations ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '90. 

Orleman,  Louis  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany,  June  14,  1841. 
Retired  ;  app.  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Priv.  Co.  C,  103d  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Jan.  29,  '62;  discharged  May  8,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  119th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '62; 
Capt.  Sept.  1,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  27,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  Sept.  20,  '67; 
accepted  Sept.  24,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  16,  74;  retired  Nov.  20,  79.  Honorably 
mentioned — Mentioned  in  General  Dept.  Orders  for  services  in  action  of  Beaver 
Creek,  Kan.,  Oct.,  '68,  and  recommended  for  Brevet*  for  gallantry ;  won  special 
mention  in  official  report  of  Genl.  J.  W.  Davidson  for  forced  march  from  Sweet- 
water  Creek  to  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  a  distance  of  150  miles  in  the  face  of  a  fear- 
ful storm  of  snow  and  sleet,  in  two  days,  with  an  escort  of  eight  men,  seven  of 
which  arrived  badly  frost-bitten ;  mentioned  in  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion  "  in 
the  report  of  the  Brigade  Commander  in  vol.  xxv.  parti,  page  667.  Service — 
Engaged  in  reconnoissances  in  North  Carolina ;  engaged  in  the  Rappahannock 
campaign,  topographical  engineer  officer  of  brigade  and  division  llth  Armv 
Corps  Jan.,  '63,  to  Aug.,  '64 ;  surveys  along  the  Orange  and  Alexandria  Railroad, 
Virginia,  and  surveys  about  Bridgeport,  Alabama,  and  the  Chattanooga  Railroad  ; 


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constructing  defenses  in  Tennessee  and  Alabama,  Dec.,  '63,  to  Aug.,  '64;  topo- 
graphical engineer,  Hd.  Qrs.,  Military  Division  of  the  Mississippi,  to  July,  '65 ; 
erecting  defenses  at  Atlanta;  constructing  and  surveying  defenses  at  Savannah; 
on  the  march  to  Washington,  and  with  Gen.  Schurz  on  his  tour  of  inspection 
through  the  Southern  States  July  to  Dec.,  '65  ;  at  Forts  Riley,  Hays  and  Wallace 
to  '69 ;  engaged  in  Sheridan's  Indian  Campaign,  '68,  in  the  relief  of  Gen.  For- 
syth's  command,  Oct.,  '68,  and  action  of  Beaver  Creeek,  Kansas;  scouting  duty 
to  '69;  at  Camp  Supply  to  70;  at  Fort  Sill,  Indian  Territory,  from  Oct.,  '70,  to 
March,  75 ;  engaged  in  expedition  against  hostile  Indians  from  July,  '74,  to  Jan., 
75 ;  at  Fort  Griffin,  Tex.,  75 ;  in  campaign  against  hostile  Indians  (under  Col. 
Shafter)  into  Mexico,  76-7;  at  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  77;  at  Fort  Stockton,  Tex., 
78-9;  retired  Nov.  20,  79;  on  duty  by  direction  of  the  President  of  the  U.  S.  as 
Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Florida  State  College  from  '87, 
to  July  1,  '89,  and  at  the  Peekskill,  New  York,  Military  Academy  from  July  1, 
'89,  to  the  present  date,  titaff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
Fort  Griffin,  Tex.,  in  75;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  77.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  in  battle  of  Fredericksburg ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chancellors- 
rille,  Gettysburg,  pursuit  of  the  enemy ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Wauhatchie, 
battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  and  expedition  for  the  relief  of  Knoxville  ;  engaged 
at  the  siege  of  Atlanta,  battle  of  Jonesboro',  March  to  the  Sea,  siege  of  Savannah, 
invasion  of  the  Carolinas,  battles  of  Averysboro',  Bentonville,  occupation  of 
Goldsboro',  capture  of  Raleigh,  and  capitulation  of  the  rebel  army  at  Durham 
Station,  N.  C. ;  participated  in  action  with  hostile  Indians  at  Wichita  Agency, 
Ind.  Ter.  (under  Gen.  J.  W.  Davidson),  and  Elk  Creek,  Ind.  Ter.  (under  Col. 
J.  W.  Schofield),  jn  74.  Commands  held— Co.  B,  in  the  field  76-7,  and  Co.  at 
Fort  Stockton,  Tex.,  78-9. 

Osborne,  Nathan  W.  (Colonel  Fifth  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Sept.  5,  1834. 
Retiring  year  1898 ;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  13th 
U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  Sept.  2,  '61;  Major  15th  Inf.  Dec.  11,  73;  Lieut. 
Col.  6th  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '82;  Col.  5th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '88.  Brevet  rank— En.  Major  July 
4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. 

Osgood,  Henry  B.  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed  from 
Maine.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  27th  Me.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  30,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  15,  '62  ; 
hon.  must,  out  July  17,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  July  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  April 
25,  70;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  Oct.  5,  '89;  accepted  Oct.  6,  '89. 

Ostheim,  Louis  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Dec.  11,  1859.  Re- 
tiring year  1923.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U,  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
78 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  '83.  Service 
— Served  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  to  June,  '85  ;  on  duty  distributing  rations  to 
destitute  during  overflow  of  Mississippi  River,  etc.,  '84 ;  at  Washington  Barracks, 
D.  C.,  from  June,  '85 ;  detached  to  take  charge  of  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  Dec.  16,  '87 ; 
at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  since  Sept.  1,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  '87-88. 

Otis,  Elmer  (Colonel  8th  Cav.).  Born  near  Westfield,  Mass.,  Feb.  27, 1830. 
Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '49;  graduated  July  1,  '53.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July  1, 
'53 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Feb.  3,  '55 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  March  3,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut. 
1st  Cav.  Feb.  28,  '56 ;  Capt.  1st  Cav.  May  1,  '61  (4th  Cav.) ;  Maj.  1st  Cav.  May  9, 
'64 ;  Lieut. -Colonel  7th  Cav.  June  25,  76 ;  Colonel  8th  Cav.  April  2,  '83.  Brevet 
rank— Brevet  Lieut-Col.  U.  S.  A.  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  industry,  zeal  and  faithful  ser- 
vices; Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  April  15,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned— In  vol.  xx.  parts  1  and  2,  pages  182,  188, 
199,  203,  220,  620-21-26,  984-5;  vol.  xxiii.  part  1,  pages  336,  339;  Records  of  the 
Rebellion  as  far  as  published.  Service — Served  in  garrison  at  Newport  Barracks, 
Ky.,  '53 ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  '54 ;  Camp  Blake,  Tex.,  '54 ;  Fort 
Duncan,  Tex.,  '54;  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  '54-55 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.;  expedi- 
tion against  the  Sioux,'55  ;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,'55-56 ;  march  to  Ft.  Thorne, 
N.  M.,  '56 ;  on  recruiting  service,  '56-57 ;  on  frontier  duty  in  escorting  Kansas 


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Boundary  Commissioner,'57 ;  at  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '57-58 ;  Utah  expedition,  '58  ; 
on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Riey,  Kan.,  '59-60;  march  to  Fort  Atkinson,  Kan.,  '59; 
expedition  against  Kiowa  Indians,  '60  ;  at  Fort  Wise,  Col.,  '60-61 ;  served  during 
the  rebellion  of  the  seceding  States,  '61-66  ;  on  sick  leave  March  8  to  July  16/62; 
on  sick  leave  Feb.  24  to  April  10,  '63 ;  on  sick  leave  June  24  to  Sept.  1,  '63 ;  Chief 
Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer  and  Superintendent  of  Recruiting  Service  of  the 
State  of  Ohio,  from  Sept.  1,  '63,  to  Nov.  '63,  and  Mustering  and  Disbursing  Officer 
of  the  State  of  Ohio,  from  Sept.  1,  '63,  to  July  4,  '64  ;  Special  Inspector  of  Cav. 
for  the  Dept.  of  West  Virginia  July  5-21,  '64;  Special  Inspector  of  Cav.  for  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  July  21  to  Nov.  14,  '64 ;  for  the  Army  of  the  Shenandoah, 
headquarters  at  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  Nov.  14/64,  to  May  31,  '65  ;  at  Washington, 
D.  C.,  June  1  to  Sept.  30,  '65 ;  Special  Inspector  of  Cav.  for  the  Mil.  Div.  of  the 
Mississippi  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Oct.  1,  '65  to  Aug.  6,  '66 ;  for  the  Mil. 
l)iv.  of  the  Missouri  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.  6/66,  to  May  29/67 ;  en  route  to  Reg- 
iment June  to  Dec.,  '67;  on  frontier  duty  at  Camp  Warner,  Oregon,  Oct.  71,  to 
Aug.,  72;  at  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  Aug.  27,  '72,  to  July  13,  75;  at  Fort  Walla 
Walla,  Wash.  Ter.,  July  26,  75,  to  Sept.  10,  76 ;  on  leave  of  absence  Oct.  5,  76, 
to  Feb.  5,  77  ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Rice,  Dakota,  Feb.  24,  77,  to  July  28,  77 ; 
scouting  July  22  to  Aug.  9,  78 ;  on  C.  M.  duty  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  to  Nov.,  78 ; 
on  sick  leave  May,  '81,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  June  2,  '82,  to  July  6, 
'82 ;  on  leave  of  absence  May  18,  '83,  to  June  30,  '83 ;  on  sick  leave  July  7,  '86,  to 
Oct.  9,  '86;  on  sick  leave  May  17,  '88,  to  April  26,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied 
— Acting  Adj.  1st  Cav.  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '58.  Battles,  skirmisltes,  etc. — In  engage- 
ment against  Kiowa  Indians,  '60;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Perryville  Oct.  8,  '62 ; 
in  the  battle  of  Stone  River  Dec.  31,  62,  to  Jan.  3/63.  Command*  held— In  com- 
mand of  six  Go's  of  Cav.  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Dec.  25,  '61,  to  Feb.  11,  '62 ; 
of  Major-Gen.  Buell's  escort  Feb.  14  to  March  3/62 ;  in  command  of  Convalescent 
Barracks  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  July  15,  '62,  and  of  the  Post  of  Louisville,  Ky.,  Sept. 
14  to  Oct.  1,  '62;  in  command  of  4th  Cav.  (Army  of  the  Ohio)  in  the  advance 
into  Kentucky  Oct.,  '62  ;  com.  Regiment  Nov.  7,  '62,  to  Jan.  7,  '63 ;  com.  Brigade 
Jan.  7  to  Feb.  24,  '63  (Army  of  the  Cumberland),  in  Major-Gen.  Rosecrans'  Ten- 
nessee Campaign;  in  com.  of  4th  Cav.  atMurfreesboro',Tenn.,  April  10  to  June 
24,  '63  ;  in  command  of  District  of  Nevada  Dec.  1,  '67,  to  June,  '68  ;  of  District 
of  Owyhee  June  20,  '68,  to  April  19,  '69,  and  of  the  District  of  the  Lakes  June  24, 
'69,  to  Oct.,71 ;  in  com.  of  Ft.  Yates,  Dak.,  Dec.  13/78,  to  June  25,79;  com.  Ft.  A. 
Lincoln,  Dakota,  July  1,  79,  to  May,  '81 ;  com.  7th  Cav.  and  Fort  A.  Lincoln, 
Dakota,  Nov.,  '81,  to  June  2,  '82  ;  com.  Reg.  and  Fort  Meade,  Dakota,  July  6,  '82, 
to  May  1,  '83,  com.  8th  Cav.  and  Post  of  San  Antonio,  Texas,  July  13,  '83,  to 
Oct.  18,  '87;  com.  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  Oct.  21,  '87,  to  May  17,  '88;  com.  Fort 
Meade,  Dakota,  since  April  26,  '89,  and  com.  Camp  Alex.  Chambers,  Mont.,  Aug. 
27  to  Sept.  14,  '89 

Otis,  Elwell  Stephen  (Colonel  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Md.,  March  25,  1838. 
Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— -Capt. 
140th  N.  Y.  Vols.,  Sept.  13,  '62 ;  Lieut.-Col.  same  regt.,  Dec.  23,  '63  ;  app.  Lieut.- 
Col.  22d  Inf.,  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Feb.  7,  '67 ;  Col.  20th  Inf.,  Feb.  8,  '80.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Col.  and  Brig.-Gen.  of  Vols.  Mar.  13,  '65,  foi  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  Spottsylvania  and  Chapel  House,  Va.  ;  Brevet  Col.  U.  S.  A.,  March  2, 
'67,  for  gallant  services  at  Spottsylvania,  Va.  Service — Served  during  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion  ;  wounded  Oct.  1,  '64,  and  discharged  Jan.  24,  '65,  because  of  pro- 
longed sick  leave  occasioned  by  wound ;  served  in  permanent  establishment,  for 
the  most  part,  at  frontier  posts  and  on  the  plains  ;  organized  the  United  States 
Inf.  and  Cav.  School  '81,  and  conducted  the  affairs  of  the  same  until  '85.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Asst.  Insp.  Genl.  Dept.  of  Dakota,  '74-5.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Participated  in  all  the  general  engagements  of  the  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  Oct.,  '64.  Commands  held — Com.  the  Regular  Brigade 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  operations  around  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  during 
the  early  fall  of  '64,  on  and  near  the  Weldon  Railroad. 

Ovenshine,  Samuel  (Major  23d  Inf.).    Born  in  Pa.,  April  2,  1843.    Retiring 
year  1907.     Appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.     Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S. 


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Inf.,  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut  Sept.  25,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  30, 
'64;  Maj.  23d  Inf.,  July  10,  '85.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  5th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1, 
'63,  to  Mar.  30,  '64. ' 

Overman,  Lewis  C.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pa.,  Dec.  20,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  App.  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  ;  July  1/61; 

fraduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank — 1st.  Lieut.  Eng.,  June  23,  '65;  Capt.  June 
,  '67;  Maj.  March  26,  '83.  Service— On  duty  with  Eng.  Batallion  at  Willet's 
Point,  N.  Y.,  and  with  Co.  B,  Eng.  Battalion,  Whitestone,  N.  Y.,  '65-7;  improve- 
ment of  the  Des  Moinea  River,  Keokuk,  Iowa,  '67-9 ;  on  detached  service  on  staff 
of  commanding  general  5th  Military  District,  Austin,  Texas,  '69-71 ;  on  duty  at 
Chattanooga  and  Nashville,  Tenn.,  '71-82  ;  in  charge  of  improvement  of  various 
harbors  on  Lake  Erie,  of  rivers  emptying  into  that  lake,  and  of  water-level  obser- 
vations on  Lake  Erie,  with  station  at  Cleveland,  O.,  since  Nov.  1,  '82. 

Overton,  Clougfh  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Texas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '88. 

Overton,  Gilbert  B.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York,  March  18, 
1845.  Retiring  year,  1909.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  Sept.  26,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  29,  '62  ;  1st 
Lieut,  and  Adjt.  12th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  Oct.  25,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  2,  '63  ; 
1st  Lieut.  12th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.  Sept.  21,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65 ;  2d 
Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Oct.  2,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  5,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  May  22,  '72; 
Captain  Dec.  30,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  6th  Cav.  from  April  5,  73,  to 
April  3,  '74.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the  Shenandoah 
Valley  campaign,  '62 ;  in  campaign  in  North  Carolina  '63-5 ;  out  of  service  to 
'67 ;  joined  6th  Cav.  at  Fort  Richardson,  Texas,  '67 ;  in  Texas,  New  Mexico  and 
Indian  Territory  to  '90 ;  at  present  on  leave  in  Europe.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley ;  at  the  actions  of  Newbern,  Kingston  and 
Wise's  Forks,  N.  C. 

Owen,  Prank  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Oregon.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal  and  Sergt.  Co.  C,  9th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from 
Jan.  12,  '85,  to  Oct.  22,  '86;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  '86;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '86. 

Owen,  William  O.,  Jr.  (Captain  and  Ass't  Surgeon).  Born  in  Tennessee, 
Appointed  from  Virginia — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Ass't  Surg.  May  23,  '82; 
accepted  June  14,  '82 ;  Captain,  Ass't  Surg.,  May  23,  '87. 

Oyster,  Joseph  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  District  of  Columbia. 
Appointed  from  District  of  Columbia.  Cadet  at  theU.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '70 ; 
graduated  June  17,  74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  74;  1st 
Lieut.  May  15,  '80. 

Paddock,  George  H.  (Captain  5th  Cav.)  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  19,  77 ;  trans,  to  5th  Cav. 
June  12,  '84,  to  rank  in  Cav.  Aug.  23,  78. 

Paddock,  James  V.  S.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  11,  '86-  Service — 
He  joined  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  on  the  6th  of  Dec.,  where  he  had  station  until 
May  15,  78,  when  he  entered  upon  a  tour  of  field  service  in  Northern  Wyoming, 
which  continued  to  the  llth  of  Dec. ;  then  assigned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo., 
where  he  had  station  until  Sept.,  79,  when  he  joined  Major  Thornburgh's  expedi- 
tion against  the  disaffected  Utes  of  Colorado,  and  marched  from  Fort  Fred  Steele, 
Wyo.,  towards  the  agency  on  White  River,  Col.  (commanding  company),  and  was 
twice  wounded  during  the  memorable  action  and  siege  at  Mill  Creek,  Col.,  29th  of 
Sept.,  5th  of  Oct. ;  was  absent,  on  a  certificate  of  disability  and  leave  of  absence, 
from  Oct.  18,  79,  to  Oct.  2,  '80,  when  he  joined  his  company  at  Fort  Niobrara, 
Neb.  Honorably  mentioned— Received  an  honorable  mention  m  department  orders 
and  a  joint  resolution  of  thanks  from  the  Sixth  Legislative  Assembly  of  Wyoming 


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Territory  for  his  bravery,  heroic  conduct,  and  efficient  services  during  the  engage- 
ment and  subsequent  siege. 

Paddock,  Richard  B.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83;  accepted  Oct. 
11,  '83  ;  trans,  to  the  6th  Cav.  Feb.  26,  '85,  to  rank  in  Cav.  Aug.  5,  '84. 

Pag-e,  Charles  (Lieutenant  Colonel  and  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vir- 
ginia, 1829.  Retiring  year  1893.  Appointed  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  2,  '51 ;  accepted  Feb.  25,  '52 ;  Captain  Asst.  Sur- 
geon Dec.  2,  '56  ;  Major  Surgeon  Aipril  16,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Surgeon  June  30,  '82. 
Brevet  rani- — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war.  Service— At  Key  West  Brks.,  Fla.,  from  Dec.,  "51,  to  May  15,  '52; 
with  troops  en  route  to  New  Mexico  from  June  to  Aug.,  '52;  at  Fort  Laramie,  O. 
K.,  from  Aug.  29,  '52,  to  Nov.  20,  '56 ;  at  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  from  June,  '57,  to 
Feb.,  '58  ;  at  Jefferson  Brks.  from  Feb.  19  to  May,  '58  ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  from 
June  21,  '58,  to  Nov.  25,  '58 ;  at  Ft.  Washita  from  Dec.  20,  '58,  to  June,  '61 ;  at 
Baltimore,  Md.  (Medical  Director  Gen.  Banks'  Div.),  July  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  at  West 
Point,  N.  Y.,  from  Nov.,  '61,  to  May,  '62;  in  charge  Columbian  Hospital,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  from  June,  '62,  to  Dec.,  '62;  at  Hagerstown,  Md.,  (Medical  Direc- 
tor) from  Dec.,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '63;  in  charge  of  Convalescent  Camp,  Alexandria, 
Va.,  from  Jan.  to  March,  '63  ;  in  charge  1st  Division  Hospital,  Alexandria,  Va., 
from  March,  '63,  to  Aug.,  '64;  Asst.  Medical  Director,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from 
Sept.,  '64,  to  March,  ?65  ;  Medical  Director  2d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from 
March  to  Aug.,  '65 ;  Surgeon-in-Chief  Dist.  of  N.  E.  Va.,  Fredericksburg,  Va., 
from  Sept.,  '65,  to  May,  '66;  also  in  charge  of  Post  Hospital,  Fredericksburg,  Va., 
from  Dec.,  '65,  to  May,  '66 ;  Medical  Director,  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  May,  '60 ;  Medical 
Director  Dept.  of  the  Carol  in  as  from  June,  '66,  to  March,  '67  ;  Medical  Director 
2d  Mil.  Dist.  from  April,  '67,  to  Aug.,  '68 ;  at  Fort  Columbus.  N.  Y.  H.,  from  Oct. 
7,  '68,  to  June,  '72 ;  (Post  Surgeon  from  Oct.  7,  '68,  to  April,  '71) ;  Post  Surgeon 
Ft.  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.  Ty.,  from  July  4,  '72,  to  Sept.,  73;  Post  Surgeon  Omaha 
Brks.,  Neb.,  from  Sept.  29, 73,  to  May,  79 ;  (Acting  Medical  Director  Dept.  Platte 
July  to  Oct.,  74) ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Monroe,  Va,,  from  June  3,  79,  to  July  1, 
'84 ;  Medical  Director  Dept.  Missouri  from  Aug.  8,  '84,  to  date. 

Page,  John  JL  (Major  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Delaware  March  26,  1842.  Re- 
tiring year  1906.  Appointed  from  Illinois— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Prvt.  Co. 


meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  July  2, 
'68,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penn.  Service 
— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5  ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  its 
various  campaigns,  '61-5 ;  served  in  Kansas  and  Ind.  Ty.,  Indian  war  against 
Chevennes  and  Arapahoes  from'66-70 ;  at  various  poste  in  the  country  from  70  to 
'90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — With 
regiment  and  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktowii ;  battles  of  Games'  Mill,  Malvern 
Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Gettysburg,  Chancellorsville 
and  Mine  Run;  siege  of  Petersburg ;  surrender  of  Lee,  Appomattox. 

Pag-ue,  Samuel  S.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual 
rank— 'Mi  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  27,  '84. 

Palfrey,  Carl  F.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Mass.,  July  4,  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Oct. 
17,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  15,  70  ; 
trans,  to  Eng.  June  10,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  2,  74  ;  Capt.  Mar.  26,  '83. 

Palmer,  Alfred  M.  (First  Lieut,  and  R.  Q.  M.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind., 
Feb.  28,  1847.  Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— 
Private  Co.  "I,"  5th  Art.,  Apr.  22,  '67,  to  Apr.  22,  70;  Private,  Corporal  and 
Sergeant  Co.  "M,"  and  Sergt,,  Major  and  Q.  M.  Sergeant  4th  Art.  May  16,  70,  to 
July  7,  '80  ;  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  24,  '80  ;  accepted  July  8,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Apr.  29,  '86.  Service— Served  as  A.  0.  O.  at  Fort  Mclntosh,  Tex.,  from  Sept.  30, 


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'80,  to  Oct.  28,  '80  ;  Post  Adj.  O.  and  S.  O.  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  Dec.  19,  '80, 
to  Feb.  1,  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  Jan.  28,  '81,  to 
July  13,  '82 ;  A.  O.  O.  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  March  30,  '81,  to  July  13,  '82; 
Post  Adj.  and  Post  Treasurer  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  from  Apr.  17,  '83,  to  July  31, 
'83 ;  Post  Treasurer  O.  and  S.  O.  at  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  from  March  6,  '84,  to  May 

19,  '84;    Act.  R.  Q.  M.  24th  Inf.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Supply, 
I.  T.,  from  June  30,  '84,  to  Jan.  14,  '85 ;    A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  O.  S.  O.  at  Fort 
Riley,  Kan.,  from  May  7,  '85,  to  July  8,  '85 ;  as  Act.  Reg.  Adj.  24th  Inf.  and  Post 
Adj.  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  from  Sept.  3,  '85,  to  Nov.  11,  '85 ;   as  O.  O.  and  Post 
Treasurer  at  Fort  Supply,  I.  T.,  from  Dec.  16,  '85,  to  Apr.  20,  '85  ;  R.  Q.  M.,  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Forts  Supply  and  Sill,  I.  T.,  and  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M., 
since  April  18,  '87. 

Palmer,  Charles  D.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  15,  '84  ;  graduated  June  11, 
'88.  Actual  ran&—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  11,  '88. 

Palmer,  Frederick  L.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed 
from  Georgia.  Cadet  at  U.  8.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  15,  '84. 

Palmer,  George  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  June  1,  '72 ;  graduated  June  15,  '76. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  July  15,  76 ;  transferred  to  9th  Inf.  July  28, 
'76;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  July  1,  '87. 

Palmer,  George  H.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  April  16,1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Bu- 
gler Co.  G.  1st  111.  Cav.,  April  24,  '61 ;  discharged  Oct.  9,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  83d  III. 
Inf.  Aug.  21,  '62  ;  Capt.  March  2,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  26,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  27th 
U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  April  15,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  2,  '67 ;  unassigned 
June  14,  '69 ;  assigned  to  16th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70 ;  Capt.  March  20,  '85.  Service— 
Engaged  in  Mulligan's  defense  and  surrender  of  Lexington,  Mo.,  Sept.  18,  19  and 

20,  '61 ;    engaged   at  the   battle  of  Fort  Donelson,   Tenn.,   Feb.  3,   '63,  when 
Wheeler,  Wharton  and   Forrest  attacked  the  place  with   8,000  men;    Union 
strength  850  men ;  the  rebels  beaten,  and  lost  in  killed,  wounded  and  prisoners 
670  men,  or  three-fourths  as  many  men  as  the  Union  troops  had  in  the  fight ;  en- 
gaged in  pursuit  of  rebel  Gens.  Forrest  and  Wheeler  in  Ky.  and  Tenn.  in  '64, 
and  at  the  actions  of  Nashville,  Franklin,  Pulaski  and  Florence  5    '64-65,  com- 
manding a  company  of  mounted  infantry — selected  men — and  engaged  in  scout- 
ing duty  in  Kentucky  and  Tennessee  ;  engaged  in  fifteen  tights  with  rebel  scout- 
ing parties  and  guerrillas  ;  April,  '65,  in  pursuit  of  Capt.  J.  C.  Lea,  commanding 
Confederate  Cavalry  raiding  through  Tennessee  and  Kentucky;  fight  with  him 
on  the  2d  of  May,  '65,  near  Henderson,  Ky.;  drove  him  across  Green  River  and 
broke  up  his  command;  stationed  at  Forts  C.  F.  Smith,  M.  T.,  and  Phil  Kearney, 
D.  T. ;  engaged  in  scouting  duty  after  hostile  Indians  until  May,  '68  ;  served  in 
Wyoming  and  Col.  until  July,  '69 ;  unassigned  and  awaiting  orders  from  June 
23,  '69,  to  July  19,  '69 ;  on  duty  in  Miss,  (reconstruction)  until  May,  '70  ;  on  duty 
in  the  Southern  States  until  June, '77;  served  in  Kansas  and  Colorado  until  Nov., 
'80;  commanding  company  in  pursuit  of  hostile  Indians  under  Dullknife,  79  ;  on 
mounted  duty  in  Middle  Park,  Colo.,  in  '80 ;  served  in  Texas  Nov.,  '80,  and  then 
in  Utah,  present  station  being  Fort  Douglas. 

Palmer,  Innis  N.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  Army).  Born 
in  New  York.  Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  July  1,  '42;  graduated  July  1,  '46.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  M.  Rif. 
July  1,  '46 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  20,  '47  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27,  '53 ;  Capt.  2d  Cav.  March 
3,  '55  ;  accepted  March  25,  '55  ;  Major  5th  Cav.  April  25,  '61 ;  Brig.-Gen.  Sept. 
23,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '61  ;  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must.  out.  Jan. 
15,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Cav.  Sept.  23,  '63 ;  Col.  June  9,  '68 ;  retired  March  20, 79, 
at  his  own  request,  over  30  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
20/47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churu- 
busco  ;  Brevet  Capt.  Sept  13,  '47,  for  gallant  conduct  at  Chapultepec ;  Bvt.  Lieut. 
Col.  July  21,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run, 
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Va. ;  Brevet  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war ;  Brevet  Brig.-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
field  during  the  war;  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  long  and  merito- 
rious services.  Service — Joined  his  regiment  at  Jefferson  Barracks  Oct.  29,  '46, 
and  started  from  that  station  Dec.  11  for  service  in  the  Mexican  War,  and  ar- 
rived at  Vera  Cruz  March  9,  '47 ;  participated  in  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  the  bat- 
tles of  Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras,  Churubusco,  Chapultepec  (severely  wounded),  and 
in  the  assault  upon,  and  capture  of,  the  city  of  Mexico;  commanded  Co.  B  of  the 
police  in  the  city  of  Mexico  from  Dec.  18,  '47,  to  June  5,  '48 ;  returned  to  Jeffer- 
son Barracks  in  July,  '48  ;  he  served  as  acting  adjutant  of  his  regiment  from  Nov. 
25,  '48,  to  March  25,  '49,  when  he  was  assigned  to  regimental  recruiting  service 
at  St.  Louis,  where  he  served  until  May,  when  he  rejoined  his  regiment  at  Camp 
Sumner,  near  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  marched  with  it  to  Oregon  City,  where  he 
arrived  about  the  15th  of  Oct.  ;  he  served  as  acting  adjutant  of  his  regiment  from 
Oct.  14,  '49,  to  May  1,  '50,  and  held  the  position  until  July  1,  '54;  served  during 
this  period  at  Oregon  City  and  Fort  Vancouver ;  and,  returning  East,  served  at 
Jefferson  Barracks  in  '51.  and  during  the  years  '52-54  was  employed  in  Indian 
campaigns  in  Texas,  ana  had  stations  at  Forts  Merrill,  Ewell  and  Inge ;  on  re- 
cruiting service  in  Baltimore  when  appointed  a  Captain  in  the  5th  (old  2d)  Cav., 
to  date  from  March  3,  '55 ;  joined  at  Jefferson  Barracks  Aug.  27,  '55,  and  marched 
with  the  regiment  to  Texas,  and  arrived  at  Fort  Mason  Jan.  14,  '56,  where  he 
served  until  July,  when  he  was  assigned  to  the  command  of  Camp  Verde,  which 
he  retained  until  May,  '58,  and  was  employed  during  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '58,  in  op- 
erations against  hostile  Indians  near  the  headwaters  of  the  Brazos  and  Colorado 
Rivers;  returned  to  Fort  Mason  in  May,  '58,  and  about  one  month  later  pro- 
ceeded to  Fort  Belknap,  where  the  regiment  was  ordered  to  concentrate  for  the 
march  to  Utah ;  but  the  order  was  revoked,  and  he  was  assigned  27th  July,  to 
duty  at  that  post,  where  he  served  until  Jan.,  '59,  when  he  was  ordered  to  Wash- 
ington and  assigned  to  special  duty  until  May  on  a  leave  of  absence  with  per- 
mission to  visit  Europe.  He  returned  to  duty  in  Oct.,  '60,  and  conducted  a  de- 
tachments of  recruits  to  Texas,  and  rejoined  his  company  at  Camp  Cooper  Jan. 
5,  '61 ;  started  from  that  station  Feb.  21,  and  marched  company  to  Green  Lake, 
where  he  was  joined  by  five  other  companies,  which  composed  the  first  detach- 
ment of  the  regiment  out  of  Texas ;  conducted  the  battalion  to  Indianola,  and 
there  embarked  on  the  steamship  "  Coatzacoalcos,"  and  arrived  in  New  York 
Harbor  April  11,  '61 ;  proceeded  with  Cos.  D  and  H  directly  to  Washington, 
where  he  was  employed  in  guarding  the  Treasury  building  and  served  in  the  de- 
fenses of  the  city ;  commanded  the  regular  cavalry  in  the  Manassas  campaign  ; 
was  commended  in  the  report  of  his  brigade  commander ;  served  as  a  member  of 
a  board  convened  at  Washington  in  Aug.,  '61,  for  the  examination  of  officers 
who  were  reported  to  be  unable  to  perform  field  service ;  commanded  the  regi- 
ment in  the  defenses  of  Washington  from  Aug.  28  to  Sept.  26,  '61 ;  continued  to 
serve  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  until  March,  '62,  when  he  participated  in 
the  Virginia  Peninsular  campaign  as  a  brigade  commander  in  the  4tn  Corps 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  was  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown  and  in  the 
battles  of  Williamsburg,  Fair  Oaks,  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill ;  he  was  then 
employed  in  organizing  and  forwarding  to  the  field  New  Jersey  and  Delaware 
volunteers,  and  in  superintending  camps  of  drafted  men  at  Philadelphia,  until 
Dec.,  '62,  when  he  was  transferred  to  North  Carolina,  where  he  served  until  June, 
'65 ;  commanded  at  different  periods  the  1st  Division  of  the  18th  Army  Corps, 
the  Dept.of  North  Carolina,  the  District  of  Pamlico,  the  18th  Army  Corps,  the 
defenses  of  Newbern,  the  Districts  of  North  Carolina  and  Beaufort,  and  partici- 
pated in  March,  '65,  in  General  Sherman's  movements,  and  was  engaged  in  the 
action  of  Kingston ;  joined  his  regiment  at  Fort  Ellsworth,  Kan.,  on  the  21st  of 
May,  and  commanded  it  until  Sept.;  on  leave  of  absence  until  Dec.,  and  rejoined 
the  regiment  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  and  commanded  it  until  Aug.,  '67,  and 
again  from  Nov.,  '67,  to  July,  '68 ;  served  as  a  member  of  a  board  convened  at 
Washington  to  pass  upon  a  system  of  cavalry  tactics  from  July,  '68,  to  June,  '69, 
when  he  rejoined  his  regiment  and  served  at  Omaha  Barracks  until  Sept.,  72 ; 


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transferred  with  his  regimental  headquarters,  to  Fort  Sanders,  Wyoming,  where 
he  served  until  the  fall  of  76 ;  he  also  commanded  the  District  of  the  East 
Platte  during  the  summer  of  72  ;  served  as  a  member  of  a  Cavalry  Equipment 
Board  convened  at  Fort  Leayenworth  in  74,  and  as  a  member  of  a  Board  on  a 
Carbine  Cartridge  in  75 ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  from  Sept.,  76,  to  March  20, 
79,  when  he  was  retired  from  active  service,  at  his  own  request,  having  served 
over  thirty  years. 

Pardee,  William  J.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.;  appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84 :  accepted 
Oct.  31,  '84. 

Parke,  John  B.  (Major  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Oct.  22, 1839.  Retiring  year 
1903.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  F,  25th  Pa.  Inf., 
May  2,  '61 ;  discharged  June  26,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  26,  '61 ;  Capt.  July  14,  '64;  trans,  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trans,  to  10th 
Inf.  May  19,  '69 ;  Major  16th  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  1,  '64, 
for  gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  and  during  the  operations  before 
Richmond,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
at  Fort  Steadman  and  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Sedgwick,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied 
—A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  17,  '64,  to  Sept.  18,  '65.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion '61-5  ;  on  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C. ;  on  mustering,  disbursing  and  recruiting 
duty  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg  and  Burnside's  Vir- 
ginia Campaign  Jan.,  '63  ;  commanding  company  to  May,  '64,  and  engaged  at  the 
battles  of  Mine  Run  and  Laurel  Hill,  1st  and  2d  days'  fighting  in  the  Wilderness, 
Laurel  Hill  or  Todd's  Tavern,  North  Anna  River,  the  fighting  in  front  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.,  and  all  the  battles  of  the  Regular  Brigade  up  to  and  including  the 
three  days'  fighting  on  the  Weldon  Railroad ;  appointed  A.  D.  C.  9th  Corps  just 
after  the  fighting  on  the  Weldon  Railroad,  and  engaged  in  all  the  battles  up  to 
the  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee ;  commanding  regiment  to  June,  '64,  and  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Cold  Harbor  and  Petersburg,  Va.;  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.  and  A.  D.  C.  on 
the  staff  of  the  Regular  Brigade,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  the  Weldon  Rail- 
road ;  served  at  numerous  posts  since  the  close  of  the  war,  present  station  being 
Fort  Douglas,  Utah. 

Parke,  John  Q.  (Colonel  of  Engineers,  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.).  Born  in  Pennsylva- 
nia Sept.  22,  '27.  Retired ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July 
1,  '45 ;  graduated  July  1,  '49.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Eng.  July  1, 
'49 ;  2d  Lieut.  April  18,  '54 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '56  ;  Capt.  13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 
(declined);  Capt.  Top.  Eng.  Sept.  9,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Nov.  23,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov. 
25,  '61;  Maj.  Gen.  July  18,  '62;  accepted  August  1,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15, 
'66 ;  trans,  to  Eng.  March  3,  '63;  Maj.  Eng.  June  17,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  March  4, 
79;  Col.  March  17,  '84;  retired  at  his  own  request  July  2,  '89.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt  Lieut.  Col.  April  26,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture 
of  Ft.  Macon,  N.  C.;  Bvt.  Col.  July  12,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
capture  of  Jackson,  Miss.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  defense  of  Knoxville,  Tenn.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  repulse  of  Ft.  Steadman,  Va.  Staff positions 
occupied — Superintendent  and  Commandant  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N. 
Y.,  August  28,  '87,  to  June  24,  '89.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ; 
accompanied  the  Burnside  expedition  to  North  Carolina,  participating  in  the 
various  engagements,  including  the  capture  of  Fort  Macon,  where  he  was  in  com- 
mand; promoted  Maj.  Gen.  July  18,  '62;  served  as  chief  of  staff,  9th  Corps,  in 
battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam ;  chief  of  staff  to  Maj.  Gen.  Burnside, 
commanding  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  battle  of  Fredericksburg ; 
in  command  of  9th  Corps  during  its  march  to  Vicksburg,  and  temporarily  of  left 
wing  of  General  Sherman's  army;  engaged  in  Tennessee  in  siege  of  Knoxville, 
etc.,  and  in  Richmond  campaign  of '64  as  a  division  commander;  again  obtaining 
command  of  9th  Corps  before  Petersburg  August,  '64,  in  which  command  he  re- 
mained through  the  subsequent  operations  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  Lee's 
army  at  Appomattox  Court- House ;  was  for  several  years  in  charge  of  a  division 
in  the  office  of  the  Chief  of  Engineers  in  Washington  to  '87 ;  at  West  Point,  N. 
Y.,  to  '89. 


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Parke,  John  S.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Tennessee.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13, 
79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  21,  '86. 

Parker,  Charles  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  March  20,  '43.  Re- 
tiring year  1907 ;  appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Captain  71st 
111.  Inf.  July  22, '62;  mustered  out  Oct.  29, '62  ;  Captain  17th  111.  Cav.  Jan.  7, '64; 
Major  17th  111.  Cav.  Nov.  1,  '65 ;  mustered  out  Nov.  23,  '65;  app.  2d  Lieut.  9th 
U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  April  22,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  12,  '67  ;  Captain 
Jan.  16,  70;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  1,  71,  under  sec.  12,  act  July  15,70; 
reapp.  Captain  9th  Cav.  May  1,  74,  with  rank  from  Jan.  16,  70.  Brevet  rank — 
Brevet  1st  Lieut  and  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
battle.  Service— Guarding  Mobile  and  Ohio  Railroad  from  July,  '62,  to  Nov.,  '62 ; 
in  the  Army  of  the  West  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in  Arizona,  Texas, 
and  Nebraska  since.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  against  rebel  guerrillas  at 
Rocheport,  Fayette,  Holtzclaw's  Farm  and  Point  of  Rocks ;  marched  to  the  relief 
of  General  Ewing  at  Leesburg,  Mo.;  actions  of  Boonville,  Lexington,  Independ- 
ence, Little  Blue  and  Osage ;  in  affairs  with  Mescalero  Apaches  in  the  fall  of  '68 
and  spring  of  70  on  the  Pecos  River,  Texas  ;  in  the  campaign  and  several  affairs 
with  the  Comanches,  Kiowas  and  Cheyenne  Indians  in  the  fall  and  winter  of  74; 
commanding  in  a  severe  affair  against  "Nana,"  Sabine  and  Warm  Spring 
Apaches  August  12,  '81,  near  Saliual,  New  Mexico.  History— Commanding 
squadron  accompanying  flag-of-truce  to  arrange  terms  of  surrender  of  rebel  Gen- 
eral Thompson. 

Parker,  Charles  P.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed  from 
Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  14,  '85. 

Parker,  Dangerfleld  (Lieutenant  Col.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  May  23. 
1832.  Retiring  year,  1896 ;  appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d 
Lieut.  3d  Inf.  April  26,  '61 ;  accepted  May  3,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  30,  '61 ;  Capt. 
Oct.  20,  '63 ;  Major  9th  Inf.  April  14,  '84 ;  Lieut.  Col.  20th  Inf.  May  15,  '89. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the 
field  in  Gen.  Patterson's  Virginia  campaign  '61 ;  with  regiment  enforcing  draft  in 
New  York  City ;  on  recruiting  duty,  Washington,  D.  C.  (and  commanding  Fort 
Slocum  during  the  attack  of  the  rebel  General  Early  upon  Washington,  D.  C.), 
to  the  fall  of '64;  captain  3d  Infantry  October  20,  '63;  at  Governor's  Island,  N. 
Y.,  and  commanding  three  companies  of  regiment  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to 
commanding  regiment  at  headquarters,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  spring  of  '65  ; 
commanding  Military  Prison,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Oct.,  '65,  to  April,  '66 ;  at  Fort 
Leavenwortn,  Kan.,  and  commanding  a  detachment  engaged  in  an  expedition 
against  hostile  Indians  to  Oct.,  '66  ;  at  Fort  Marker,  Kan.,  temporarily  command- 
ing post  and  commanding  a  battalion  engaged  in  an  expedition  against  hostile 
Indians  to  Sept.,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Leavenwortn,  Kan.,  to  Sept.,  '68 ;  commanding 
Fort  Lamed,  Kan.,  part  of  autumn  '68,  and  from  the  summer  of  '69  to  Oct.,  70; 
stationed  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  from  Oct.,  70,  to  July,  74;  accompanied 
regt.  to  the  South,  with  hdqrs.  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  until  Sept.,  74;  com- 
manding garrison  at  Shreveport,  La.,  from  Sept.,  74,  to  July,  76 ;  stationed  in 
New  Orleans  winter  of  76-7 ;  in  Holly  Springs  and  commanding  post  of  Jackson, 
Miss.,  part  of  spring  and  summer  of  77 ;  stationed  with  regiment  at  Scranton 
and  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  during  labor  riots  in  77 ;  stationed  in  Montana  (posts  of 
Shaw,  Logan  and  Maginnis)  from  that  time  to  Sept.,  '82 ;  on  recruiting  service 
from  Oct.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '84;  in  command  of  Recruiting  Depot  at  David  s  Island, 
N.  Y.,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  first  and  second 
Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  (wounded). 

Parker,  Francis  H.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  New  York 
July  1,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902 ;  app.  from  New  York ;  graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of '61.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Dragoons  (2d  Cav.)  June  24,  '61 ; 
transferred  to  Ordnance  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  8,  '63  ;  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '65  ; 
Major  April  14,  75 ;  Lieut.-Col.  Jan.  3,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  March 


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13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Dept. ;  Brevet  Major 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Dept.  and  in 
the  field.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  drilling  volunteers  at 
Washington,  D.  C. ;  in  the  field  on  duty  at  Hd.  Qrs.  Dist.  of  Washington  and  at 
Hd.  Qrs.  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  transferred  to  the  Ordnance  Corps 
Oct.  24,  '61 ;  on  duty  at  Washington  Arsenal,  D.  C.,to  Jan.,  '62;  at  Head  quarters 
Army  of  the  Potomac  to  March,  '62  ;  in  the  Peninsular  Campaign  as  Ordnance 
Officer  4th  Corps  d'Armee,  and  as  Asst.  at  Headquarters  Army  of  the  Potomac  to 
July,  '62  ;  in  the  Maryland  Campaign  in  charge  of  a  large  supply  train  ;  at  Ord. 
Depot  at  Frederick,  Md.,to  Oct.,  '62  ;  asst.  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal,  Mo.,  to  July,  '63  ; 
Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Dept.  and  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  to  Jan.,  '64,  being  en- 
gaged in  General  Sherman's  march  to  Chattanooga  ;  Asst.  at  Watervliet  Arsenal 
to  July, '64;  at  Cincinnati  Ordnance  Depot  to  Dec., '64 ;  Chief  Ordnance  Officer 
Army  of  the  Potomac  to  June,  '65,  being  engaged  in  the  operations  terminating  with 
the  surrender  of  the  Confederate  Army  under  General  Lee  ;  Assistant  at  Wate.r- 
town  Arsenal,  Mass.,  to  Oct.,  '65;  at  Charleston  Arsenal,  S.  C.,  and  Ordnance 
Officer  of  the  Military  District  to  Nov.,  '68  ;  Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  Ills.,  to 
Nov.,  '69;  at  Detroit  Arsenal,  Mich.,  to  Nov.,  71 ;  Asst.  at  Washington  Arsenal, 
D.  C.,  to  Nov.,  73 ;  Asst.  at  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  to  July,  79 ;  member  of  the 
Board  to  select  a  magazine  arm  for  the  Service  in  78 ;  on  duty  selecting  a  site 
for  the  Atlantic  Powder  Depot,  purchasing  the  land  and  planning  and  building 
the  depot  to  April,  '83 ;  member  of  the  Board  on  Heavy  Ordnance  and  Projectiles 

in  '81  and  '82 ;  member  of  the  Board  for  Testing  Rifle  Cannon  '84  to ;  and  of 

Board  for  the  location  of  the  gun  factory  in  '87  ;  and  of  the  Gun  Factory  Board 
from  '88  to ;  at  the  Watertowii  Arsenal,  Mass.,  to  Nov.,  '89  ;  at  the  Water- 
vliet Arsenal  and  Gun  Factory  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to  Col. 

Wilcox  at  first  battle  of  Bull  Run.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  first  battle  of 
Bull  Run  ;  battle  of  Antietam ;  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge.  Commands  held — 
Ordnance  Depot  at  Frederick,  Md.,  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  Cincinnati  Ord.  Depot  to  Dec., 
'64 ;  Charleston  Arsenal,  S.  C.,  to  Nov.,  '68 ;  Detroit  Arsenal,  Mich.,  to  Nov.,  71  ; 
Fort  Monroe  Arsenal  to  July,  79 ;  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass.,  to  Nov.,  '89  ; 

Watervliet  Arsenal  and  Gun  Factory  to . 

Parker,  James  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  J.,  Feb.  20, 1854.  Retiring 
year  1918;  appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72  ; 
graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  15,  76  ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  23,  79 ;  Capt.  Oct.  2,  '88.  Service— Stationed  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ter.,  76  and 
77  ;  scouting  against  Cohardic  Comanches  Nov.  and  Dec.,  76 ;  scouting  against 
horse  thieves  April,  77  ;  on  leave  May  31  to  June  29,  77 ;  in  camp  and  scouting 


i  Expedition  May 

15  to  Sept.  5,  'Si";  in  the  field  against  hostile  White  Mountain  Apaches  Sept.  5 
to  Oct.  21,  '81  ;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  Nov.  12,  '81,  to  June  11,  '84 ;  scouting  May 
and  June,  '82  ;  scouting  April,  '83  ;  in  the  field  on  mil.  reconnoissance,  exploring 
and  mapping  Northwestern  New  Mexico,  May  to  July,  '83 ;  on  leave  Aug.  27,  83, 
to  Jan.  16,  '84;  scouting  and  changing  station  June,  '84;  stationed  at  Fort 
Apache,  Ariz.,  June  19,  '84,  to  Jan.  14,  '86 ;  in  the  field  in  pursuit  of  Geronimo's 
band  of  Chiricahua  Apaches  May  and  June,  '85 ;  stationed  at  Fort  Huachuca, 
Ariz.,  Jan.  19,  '86,  to  June  3,  '88 ;  in  the  field  scouting  June  to  Sept.,  '86 ;  on 
leave  June  3,  '88,  to  Sept.  23,  '88  ;  stationed  at  Fort  Myer,  Va.,  since  Oct.  2,  '88. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  of  Batt.  4th  Cav.  changing  station  Dec.,  77,  to  Feb., 
78 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Hays,  Kas.,  Dec.,  79,  to  April,  '80 ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  at  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  April  1  to  Dec.  30,  '85 ;  Adj.  4th  Cav.  Jan.  1  to  June 
16,  '86 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  Huachuca,  April  to  June,  '86  ;  R.  Q.  M.  4th  Cav. 
May  1,  '87,  to  Oct.  2,  '88  ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz.,  June  1,  '87,  to  June  1, 
'88.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  action  with  Chiricahua  Indians  at 
Devil's  Creek  May  22,  '85.  Commands  held— Com.  expedition  into  Mexico  against 
hostile  Apaches  July  to  Sept.,  '86. 


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Parker,  John  D.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  July  29,  '82;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '82.  Service — Edu- 
cated at  the  University  of  Michigan  and  the  Chicago  Theological  Seminary  ; 
elected  Professor  of  Natural  Science  in  Lincoln  College,  Topeka,  Kansas,  in  '67  ; 
appointed  superintendent  of  the  Kansas  Institution  for  the  Blind  in  71 ;  founded 
the  Kansas  Academy  of  Science  in  '67 ;  founded  the  Kansas  City  Academy  of 
Science  in  '75 ;  stationed  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  until  the  fort  was  abandoned, 
June  30,  '83,  when  he  was  stationed  at  Fort  Stockton,  Texas ;  transferred  in  Oct., 
'83,  to  Fort  Hays,  Kansas;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  '90. 

Parker,  Leopold  O.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Nov.  6,  1843.  Retir- 
ing year  1907  ;  appointed  from  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U. 
S.  Vol.  Inf.  Jan.  14,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  18,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Oct.  9, 
'66  ;  accepted  Oct.  22,  '66  ;  trans,  to  4th  Cav.  Sep.  16,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  10,  70  ; 
Capt.  Nov.  12,  79;  trans,  to  1st  Inf.  Dec.  6,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj. 
1st  Inf.  Sep.  25,  '67,  to  May  20,  '68;  A.  D.  C.  Sep.  16,  '68,  to  March  29,  '69;  Adj. 
4th  Cav.  Jan.  1,  72,  to  May  6,  75. 

Parker,  Montgomery  D.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mass.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  Sep.  1,  79  ;  ac- 
cented Sep.  26,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  22,  '84. 

JParker,  Richard  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Pa. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sgt.  Maj.  5th  Pa.  Inf.  April  21,  '61 ;  discharged  June  25, 
'61 ;  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  25,  '61 ;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '63 ; 
retired  March  20,  79,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  May  3, 
'63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.; 
Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  buttle  of  Get- 
tysburg, Penn.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  all  its  campaigns  up  to  and  includ- 
ing Gettysburg,  Pa.,  '62-3  ;  on  mustering  and  disbursing  duty,  and  chief  muster- 
ing officer,  Volunteer  Committee  Rooms,  New  York  City,  '64-5 :  with  regiment 
on  Pacific  Coast  until  retired.  Battles,  skirmisher,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of 
Yorktown,  battles  of  Games'  Mill  and  Malvern  Hill,  Aide-de-camp  and  Assist- 
ant Inspector  General  on  staff  of  Gen.  Ayers,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Chan- 
cellorsville; with  regiment  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg. 

Parkhurst,  Charles  D.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.)  Born  in  Massachusetts. 
Appointed  from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '68 ;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  23,  78;  transferred 
to  4th  Art.,  June  12,  '84.  Service — He  was  assigned  to  duty  at  Benicia  Barracks 
(conducting  recruits  to  Nevada)  and  San  Francisco  until  Oct.  19,  when  he  sailed 
on  the  steamship  "  Newbern  "  as  Commissary  and  Quartermaster  for  a  detachment 
of  recruits  by  the  way  of  the  Gulf  of  California  and  the  Colorado  River  to  Ari- 
zona, and  joined  his  company  at  Camp  Date  Creek  Nov.  29 ;  participated  in  the 
Apache  campaign  of  72-73,  and  was  engaged  in  the  affairs  on  the  north  fork  of 
Baby  Canon  (commanding),  in  repulsing  a  night  attack  at  the  forks  of  Baby 
Canon,  at  Indian  Run,  and  on  the  east  branch  of  the  Verde  River ;  he  served  as 
Adjutant  at  Camp  Date  Creek,  March-May,  73,  and  as  Adjutant,  company  com- 
mander, Signal  Officer,  Commissary,  and  Quartermaster  at  Camp  McDowell  until 
May,  75,  having  occasional  tours  of  field  service;  participated  in  the  Apache 
campaign  of  74,  and  was  engaged  in  three  affairs  in  the  Arivapa  and  Mazatzal 
Mountains  during  April  and  May,  74;  on  leave  of  absence  from  May  14  to  Oct.  14, 
75 ;  rejoined  at  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  where  he  had  station,  with  occasional  tours  of 
field  service,  until  July  17,  76 ;  he  then  proceeded  by  rail  to  Cheyenne,  and 
marched  thence  to  Goose  Creek,  Wyo.,  where  he  joined  the  Big  Horn  and  Yel- 
lowstone expedition,  and  was  engaged  in  the  skirmish  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak. ;  upon 
the  disbandment  of  the  expedition  at  Fort  Hobinson,  Neb.,  in  Oct.,  he  was  ass'd 
to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  where  he  had  station  until  A;ug.,  77,  and  was  employed 
in  Omaha  during  the  railway  riots  of  July,  77 ;  participated  in  the  operations  of 
the  Wind  River  expedition  against  the  Nez  Perces  during  Sept.  and  Oct.,  77 ; 
upon  the  disbandment  of  the  expedition  was  assigned  to  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo., 
where  he  had  station,  with  occasional  tours  of  field  service,  until  Sept.,  78 ;  on 


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leave  of  absence  until  July,  79,  when  he  rejoined  at  Fort  McPherson  and  com- 
manded a  company  at  that  station  and  during  the  operations  of  the  expedition 
against  the  hostile  Utes  of  Colorado  until  Oct.,  and  thereafter  served  on  company 
duty  until  Jan.,  '80,  when  he  was  appointed  Quartermaster  of  the  Ute  expedi- 
tion, and  discharged  the  duties  of  the  position  until  May,  '80,  when  he  rejoined 
his  company  at  Fort  Robinson,  where  he  served  chiefly  as  Quartermaster  until 
March,  '82 ;  he  then  changed  station  to  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  where  he  served  as  a 
company  commander  and  Quartermaster  until  Aug.,  when  he  was  transferred  to 
Fort  McKinney,  where  he  served  until  transferred.  Present  station,  Fort  Riley, 
Kan.  Honorably  mentioned — He  was  twice  nominated  to  the  United  States 
Senate  to  be  a  Brevet  First  Lieutenant,  to  date  from  Jan.  1,  '73,  for  gallant  con- 
duct in  the  Tonto  Basin. 

Parmerter,  Almon  L.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June 
14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.,  June  14,  '85. 

Parnell,  William  R,  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Dub- 
lin, Ireland,  Aug.  13,  1835.  Retired;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Cav.  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  Dec.  19,  '61 ;  Major  May  25, 
'63 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Jan.  28,  '64;  hon.  must.  out.  Dec.  15,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.,  Feb. 
23,  '66;  accepted  April  11,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  15,  '66;  Capt.  April  29,  '79;  re- 
tired Feb.  11,  '87.  Brevet  rank — Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  action  at  Upperville,  Va.,  June  21,  '63;  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 


Corps  Army  of  the  Potomac;  proceeded  to  Washington;  during  the  winter  '61-62 
camped  at  Hunter's  Chapel,  Va.,  Blenker's  Division ;  marched  with  it  in  March, 
'61,  to  the  Shenandoah  Valley ;  thence  to  West  Va.,  and  joined  Fremont's  com- 
mand ;  thence  back  to  the  valley  in  pursuit  of  Jackson  as  far  as  Port  Republic ; 
thence  back  to  Luray  Valley  under  Sigel,  participating  in  Manassas,  etc. ;  win- 
tered at  Spotted  Tavern,  '62-3,  and  beeame  part  of  the  Cavalry  Corps  on  its 
organization  by  Gen.  Stoneman,  until  final  muster-out  of  regiment  on  expiration 
of  its  term  of  service  in  the  winter  of  '64 ;  on  duty  as  Mustering  Officer,  for  a  few 
months  in  the  fall  of  '64,  1st  Div.  Cav.  Corps ;  assigned  to  Co.  L,  1st  Cav.,  sta- 
tioned at  Camp  McDermit,  Nev. ;  reported  for  duty  at  Carlisle  Brks.,  Pa.,  April 
29,  '66 ;  conducting  recruits  to  Nashville,  Tenu.,  for  5th  Cav.  from  July  2  to  10, 
'66 ;  on  duty  with  the  nucleus  (400  men)  of  the  7th  Cav.,  then  being  organized, 
to  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  Aug.  20  to  Sept.  6,  '66 ;  ordered  to  join  regiment  on  the 
Pacific  Coast  Sept.  13,  '66 ;  left  Carlisle  Brks.  Sept.  18 ;  took  passage  on  Steamer 
"  Santiago  de  Cuba "  Sept.  29 ;  suffered  shipwreck  off  Hatteras  Oct.  3,  and  re- 
turned to  New  York ;  started  again  in  Steamer  "  San  Francis ;"  arrived  at  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  Nov.  7,  '66,  and  assigned  to  duty  with  the  8th  Cav.,  then  being 
organized;  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  until  Jan.  26,  '67;  at  Alcatraz  Island  until  Feb. 
10,  and  at  Benicia  Barracks  until  June  4,  '67 ;  proceeded  to  join  Troop  H,  1st 
Cav.,  at  Camp  C.  F.  Smith,  Oregon,  marching  overland  via  Sacramento  and  Placer- 
ville,  Cal.,  Virginia  City,  Fort  Churchill  and  Camp  McDermit,  Nev. ;  reached 
Camp  C.  F.  Smith  July  6;  on  July  21  marched  troop  to  Camp  Warner,  prepara- 
tory to  campaign  against  hostile  Indians  under  Gen.  George  Crook ;  Aug.  30  on 
scout  to  Goose  Lake  Valley  and  the  mountains  west  of  it  until  Sept.  28 ;  returned 
to  Camp  Warner  Oct.  5,  '67 ;  on  scout  through  Abert  and  Goose  Lake  Country 
Dec.  7  to  12,  '67 ;  on  detached  service  at  Fort  Boise,  Idaho,  from  Dec.  17,  '67,  to 
Feb.  1,  '68,  procuring  Indians  for  service  as  scouts  in  the  Stein's  Mountain  Coun- 
try, during  which  trip  much  toil  and  suffering  were  experienced  in  the  Blue 
Mountains  from  deep  snows  and  extreme  cold ;  on  scout  in  Stein  Mountain  from 
Feb.  11  to  22,  '68;  on  scout  through  Warner  Valley  and  Abert  Lake  Valley  from 
May  2  to  8,  68 ;  from  June  26  to  July  5,  accompanied  Gen.  Crook  to  Camp  Har- 
ney,  Oregon,  to  hold  council  with  Indians  who  had  surrendered  and  were  finally 
located  on  the  Malheur  Reservation;  on  scout  (with  Gen.  Crook's  command) 
through  Goose  Lake  and  Pitt  River  country  from  July  23  to  Aug.  20,  '68;  changed 


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station  to  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  and  on  duty  there  until  Nov.  14,  72 ;  on  leave 
of  absence  for  one  year ;  joined  troop  at  Camp  Harney  Oct.  14,  73 ;  at  Fort 
Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  June  23,  75 ;  on  Indian  expedition  in  Blue  Mountains  and 
Grande  Ronde  Valley,  Oregon,  from  Jan.  1  to  11,  76;  moved  to  Fort  Lapwai, 
Idaho,  May  6,  77,  to  await  results  of  negotiations  with  the  Non-treaty  Nez  Perce 
Indians;  on  campaign  against  hostile  Indiana,  who,  under  Chief  Joseph,  opened 
hostilities  on  Salmon  River,  Idaho,  by  murder  of  whites  and  destruction  of  prop- 
erty, and  on  Spokane  expedition  from  July  to  Oct.,  77 ;  returned  to  Fort  Walla 
Walla  Oct.  14,  77 ;  changed  station  with  troop  to  Fort  Lapwai,  I.  T.,  under 
orders  for  field  service,  pending  action  of  hostile  Bannock  and  Snake  Indians ; 
left  Fort  Lapwai,  under  forced  marching  orders,  to  join  Gen.  Howard's  command 
operating  against  hostile  Indians;  reported  at  Pilot  Rock,  Oregon,  July  7,  78; 
remained  with  pursuing  column  under  Lieut.  Col.  J.  W.  Forsyth,  until  Aug.  1»J; 
ordered  to  Boise  Barracks  (sick)  Aug.  18,  and  thence  to  Walla  Walla;  joined 
troop  at  Fort  Lapwai  Sept.  24,  and  changed  station  with  it  to  Fort  Colville  Sept. 
26,  78;  on  special  duty  with  a  detachment  of  ten  enlisted  men,  guide  and  inter- 
preter Feb.  22,  79,  to  the  Okanagau  Pass,  passing  through  British  Columbia ; 
encountered  deep  snows  and  ice  for  130  miles  through  the  mountains  and  the 
valley  of  Kettle  River;  joined  Troop  F  as  captain  Aug.  2,  79,  at  Fort  Walla 
Walla,  W.  T.;  changed  station  to  Boise  Barracks,  Idaho,  May  13,  '80;  (.11  Hold 
service  to  Salmon  River  Meadows,  I.  T.,  from  June  28  to  July  30,  and  on  special 
Indian  service  to  Western  Shoshone  Indian  reservation  from  Aug.  3  to  28,  '81 ; 
changed  Aug.  21,  '82,  to  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  and  on  April  1!',  '88,  to  Fort 
Spokane,  W.  T.;  on  leave  for  one  year  from  July  26,  '83;  on  temporary  duty  at 
Jefferson  Brks.,  Mo.,  July  26  to  Aug.  31,  '84;  joined  troop  at  Fort  Maginnis, 
Mont.,  Sept.  20,  '84;  absent  sick  from  April  23,  '85,  awaiting  retirement;  retired 
Feb.  11,  '87,  on  account  of  "  wounds  in  line  of  duty."  Staff  positions  or<>// 
Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  8.  at  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  Aug.  24,  '68,  until 
Nov.  14,72.  Battk*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  following  battles:  Cross 
Keys,  Port  Republic,  Cedar  Mountain,  Rapidan  River,  Manassas,  Fredericksburg, 
Chancellorsville,  Upperville  (wounded  and  prisoner),  Mine  Run,  Wilderness, 
Spottsylvania  Court  House,  Trevillian  Station,  Malvern  Hill,  '64,  Petersburg, 
Lee's  Mills,  Richmond,  Kearnstown,  Winchester,  Cedar  Creek,  Bristoe's  Station, 
Annandale  Church,  Kelly's  Ford,  Stoneman's  raid,  Beverly  Ford,  Ely's  Ford, 
Brandy  Station  (twice),  Aldie,  Middleburg,  Culpepper,  Raccoon  Ford,  Rapidan 
River,  Madison  Court  House  (twice),  Sperryville,  Stevensburg,  Snicker's  Gap, 
Pamunkey,  Oak  Hill,  Liberty,  Bealton  Station,  Rickerville,  Beverly  Green,  Jones' 
Bridge,  Deep  Bottom,  White  Post,  Newton,  Front  Royal,  Berry  ville,  Shepardstown, 
Smithfield,  Opequan,  Goose  Creek,  Halltown,  Snicker's  Gap  (2d  time),  Ashby's 
Gap ;  participated  in  a  serious  engagement  with  hostile  Indians,  strongly  forti- 
fied in  the  "  Infernal  Caverns,"  Pitt  River,  Cal.,  the  loss  to  the  troops  being  Lieut. 
Madigan  and  seven  men  killed  and  eleven  men  wounded — two  mortally ;  had  a 
skirmish  with  hostile  Indians  in  Stein  Mountain,  at  midnight,  Feb.  14,  '68,  made 
some  captures ;  engaged  a  band  of  Indians  March,  '68,  on  "  Dunder  and  Blitzen'* 
Creek  and  was  sligntly  wounded  (arrow  wound);  in  the  battle  with  hostile  In- 
dians at  White  Bird  Canon,  I.  T.,  June  17,  77;  and  battle  of  Clearwater  July 
11-12,  77  ;  fight  on  Birch  Creek  July  8,  78 ;  and  took  part  in  action  at  crossing 
of"  John  Day"  River  July  20,  78.  Commands  held— Go.  M,  8th  Cav.,  Feb.  to 
June,  '67  ;  Troop  H,  1st  Cav.,  July  6,  '67 ;  Troop  in  July,  78.  History— Was 
wounded  and  taken  prisoner  June  21,  '63,  at  Upperville,  Va. ;  left  in  a  farm- 
house for  a  couple  of  weeks,  when  taken  to  Winchester,  Va.,  by  the  rebels,  and 
on  their  retreat  from  Gettysburg  was  started  on  the  road  to  Richmond  ;  escaped 
from  Staunton,  Va.,  through  the  mountains  of  W.  Va.  and  reached  Averill's 
command  at  Petersburg,  W.  Va.,  Aug.  14,  '63. 

Partello,  Joseph  M.  T.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio,  March  4, 
1854.  Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt. 
and  Sgt.  Gen.  Ser.  Aug.  2,  72,  to  May  11,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79; 
accepted  Sept.  1,  79;  1st  Lieut.  July  10,  '85.  Service— Served  with  Indian  Ex- 
pedition from  FortKeogh,  M.  T.,  in  winter  of '80-81,  Col.  Guido  Ilges  Com'd'g, 


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which  resulted  in  the  capture  of  large  body  of  Indians,  including  Gall,  and  the 
breaking  up  of  Sitting  Bull's  band  and  thelatter's  consequent  surrender ;  in  '81  he 
was  made  Instructor  of  Musketry  and  performed  those  duties  about  five  years  ; 
changed  station  with  Kegiment  to  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  in  June,  '88 :  since  then  has 
been  entirely  connected  with  target  practice  and  rifle  shooting.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied— Adj.,  Commissary  and  Q.  M.  of  Indian  Expedition  winter  '80-81 ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Post  Adj.  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  June,  '88;  A.  C.  S.  and  Post 
Adj.,  also  Recruiting  Officer  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  at  present  time.  History— In 
'83  he  became  a  distinguished  marksman,  among  the  very  first  who  were  retired  ; 
he  won  the  Div.  of  Mo.  gold  medal  in  '82,  also  Dep.  of  Dak.  gold  medal  in  '82, 
and  a  Div.  of  Mo.  silver  medal  in  '83 ;  he  won  skirmish  match  in  Dak.  at  the 
meeting  of  Dep.  of  Dak.  riflemen,  but  it  was  then  a  subscription  match  given  at 
the  meeting. 

Patch,  Alexander  M.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa. ;  appointed  from 
Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual 
rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  Dec.  7,  77 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  5,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  4th  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '80,  to 
May  1,  '87. 

Patrick,  Mason  M.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  W.  Va.,  Dec.  13, 
1863.  Retiring  year  1927.  Appointed  from  W.  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  Sep.  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank — Add.  2d  Lieut.  JSng. 
July  1,  '86  ;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  16,  '86  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '89.  Service— Reported  for 
duty  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  with  Co.  A,  Batt.  of  Eng.,  Oct.  1,  '86 ;  on  tem- 
porary duty  with  detachment  of  Eng.  Batt.  at  Johnstown,  Pa.,  from  June  5,  '89, 
to  July  16,  '89;  on  temporary  duty  with  National  Guard  of  Pa.  with  detachment 
of  Eng.  Batt.  from  Aug.  5,  '89,  to  Aug.  12,  '89  ;  ordered  to  duty  at  Wilmington, 
N.  C.,  Sep.  28,  '89,  on  River  and  Harbor  Improvements  in  North  and  South 
Carolina,  under  the  immediate  orders  of  Capt.  Wm.  H.  Bixby,  Corps  of  Eng.,  U. 
S.  Army. 

Patten,  George  H.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77 ;  out  of  service  June  25, 
78;  reinstated  Aug.  5,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  22d 
U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Patten,  William  S.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  April  13,  1852. 
Retiring  year,  1916 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
18th  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75 ;  accepted  Oct.  20,  75 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Sept.  12,  '83  ;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  14, '83. 

Patterson,  George  T.  T.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68 ;  graduated  June 
14,  72.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  22d  Batty.  Ohio  Lt.  Art.,  July  6,  '63  ;  discharged  July 
13,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  15,  '83.  Staff*  positions 
occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  14th  Inf.  April  23,  79,  to  June  30,  '86. 

Patterson,  John  H.  (Captain  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Feb.  10,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year,  1907 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut, 
llth  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  July  8,  '61;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
'66;  Capt.  July  28,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Oct.  1,  '64,  gallant  services  in 
the  battle  of  Chapel  House,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vols.  Sept.  19, 
'64,  to  Nov.  1,  '64.  Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  engaged  in  its  various  campaigns  to  '65 ;  on  re- 
cruiting duty  from  Aug.,  '62,  to  March,  '63 ;  on  recruiting  duty  Feb.  to  Nov.,  '65 ; 
transferred  by  the  reorganization  of  the  Army  to  the  Department  of  the  Gulf  70 ; 
at  various  posts  in  several  departments  from  70  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Gaines'  Mills  and  Malvern  Hill, 
Va. ;  battles  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  Gettysburg,  Penn.,  Rappahannock  Station, 
operations  at  Mine  Run,  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna 
River,  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg,  Weldon  Railroad,  Chapel  House  and 
Hatcher's  Run,  Va. 

Patterson,  Robert  H.  (First  Lieutenant  1st  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Ap- 
pointed from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  Sept.  23, 
'67;  accepted  Sept.  25,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  1,  74. 


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Patterson,  Thomas  C.  (First  Lieutenant  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, '73;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  15,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '81. 

Patzki,  Julius  H.  (Captain  Ass't.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Prussia  in  1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902.  Appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  "G," 
15th  N.  Y.  H.  Art.,  July  13,  '63  ;  discharged  Jan.  10,  '64;  Ass't.  Surg.  15th  N.  Y. 
H.  Art.  Jan.  11, '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  22,  '65;  Ass't.  Surg.  Nov.  11,  '67; 
accepted  Nov.  15,  '67;  Capt.  Ass't.  Surg.  March  30,  '69. 

Paul,  Charles  R.  (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Sept.  11,  1843.  Retiring 
year  1907.  Appointed  from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  "  C,"  and 
Com.  Sgt.  7th  N.  J.  Inf.  Aug.  28, '61,  to  Aug.  15,  '62;  2d  Lieut,  15th  N.  J.  Inf. 
Aug.  25,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  10,  '63;  Capt.  Sept.  10,  '64;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Apr.  2, 
'65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  11,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  Apr.  26,  '66 ;  trans,  to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  trans,  to  18th 
Inf.  Apr.  26,  '69 ;  Capt.  Mar.  20,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol. 
Oct.  19,  '64,  gallantry  throughout  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va.,  and  par- 
ticularly in  tne  engagements  at  Winchester,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek,  in  the 
valley  of  the  Shenandoah ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Apr.  2,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  before  Petersburg,  Va.  Service— PL.  D.  C.  to  General  Revere,  Army  of  the 
Poto.,  Jan.  to  May  1,  '63 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Torbert,  6th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
to  May,  '64 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  during  the  war,  and  with  the  6th  Corps 
under  General  Sheridan  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley;  Com.  Co.  at  Memphis,  Tenn., 
to  May,  '67;  Transferred  to  the  25th  U.  S.  Infantry^  by  the  re-organization  of  the 
Army ;  at  the  Post  of  Union  City,  Tenn.,  and  at  numerous  other  poste  from  the 
close  of  the  war  to  the  present  time. 

Pauldingf,  William  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  April  6,  1852. 
Retiring  year  1916.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
10th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73;  1st  Lieut.  April  11,  '82.  Service—  Post  and  detached  service. 

Paxton,  Alexis  R.  (First  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  March  3,  77 ;  accepted  March 
8,77;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  '84. 

Paxton,  Robert  G.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  12,  '87. 

Payne,  John  A.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.*A,  12th  111.  Inf.,  April  26,  '61 ;  discharged 
July  31,  '61 ;  Pvt.  Co.  I,  1st  Mo.  S.  M.,  Dec.  27,  '61 ;  discharged  March  13,  '62 ; 
1st  Lieut.  1st  Mo.  S.  M.  March  13,  '62;  Capt.  Oct.  1,  '62;  hon.  must.  out.  Dec.  2, 
'64;  Capt.  14tli  Mo.  Cav.  Dec.  3,  '64;  Maj.  July  31,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  1, 
'65 ;  2d  Lieut.  28th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  6,  '67 ;  accepted  Oct.  7,  '67 ;  transferred  to  19th 
Inf.  Mar.  31,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  May  13,  78.  Service—  Recruiting  and  drilling  men  ; 
served  in  Southeast  and  Southwest  Missouri ;  served  on  the  plains  against  hostile 
Indians,  and  at  many  posts  since  the  close  of  the  war. 

Payne,  J.  Scott  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Virginia  Dec.  7,  '44.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '62 ;  graduated 
June  18,  '66.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  18,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  23, 
'67 ;  resigned  Sept.  12,  '68 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Feb.  3,  73 ;  accepted  Feb. 
22,  73;  reapp.  1st  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  Sept.  8,  74,  with  rank,  from  May  23,  '67  ;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  25,  74;  Captain  June  4,  75 ;  retired  April  24,  '86,  for  disability  inci- 
dent to  the  service.  Service — He  joined  his  company  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct. 
2,  '66,  where  he  had  station  until  April,  '67  ;  assigned  to  reconstruction  duty  in 
the  Southern  States  and  served  in  Alabama  and  Tennessee,  having  stations  at 
Montgomery,  Demopolis,  Nashville  and  Knoxville  until  Sept.  12,  '68,  when  he 
resigned  his  commission  and  located  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  where  he  engaged  in 
the  practice  of  law.  He  also  served  as  United  States  Commissioner  for  the  United 
States  Circuit  Court,  District  of  East  Tennessee,  71-3,  and  was  associate  editor  of 
the  Knoxville  Daily  Whig  from  Oct.,  '69,  to  Feb.,  70,  and  editor  of  the  Knoxville 
Daily  Whig  and  Register  during  70-1 ;  he  was  reappointed  a  2d  Lieut,  in  the  6th 


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Cav.  to  date  from  Feb.  3,  73;  he  joined  his  regiment  in  Kansas,  and  bad  station 
at  Forts  Dodge,  Lyon  and  Wallace,  and  participated  in  field  operations  in  Kansas 
and  Texas  until  Sept.,  74,  and  was  engaged  in  a  combat  with  hostile  Cheyennes, 
Kiowas  and  Comanches  on  Red  River,  Texas,  August  30,  74,  and  served  as  adju- 
tant for  Major  Riddle's  battalion  of  the  6th  Cav.;  transferred  by  act  of  Congress 
of  June  23,  74,  to  the  5th  Cav.  as  a  first  lieutenant  with  his  original  rank,  and 
joined  at  Camp  McDowell,  A.  T,,  in  Feb.,  75;  he  commanded  a  company  at  that 
station  and  en  route,  by  the  way  of  Camp  Verde  and  Fort  Wingate,  to  Santa  Fe 
until  June,  when,  having  been  promoted  a  captain,  he  joined  his  company  and 
conducted  it  from  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  where  he  arrived  on 
the  10th  of  July,  and  served,  commanding  company  and  post,  with  occasional 
tours  of  field  service,  until  July  17,  76.  He  then  proceeded  by  rail  to  Cheyenne, 
and  while  marching  thence  to  Fort  Laramie  was  intercepted  at  Chug  Water  by  a 
dispatch  which  directed  him  to  join  the  regiment  then  in  the  field.  He  made 
forced  marches  and  joined  Gen.  Merritt's  column,  then  en  route  to  reinforce  Gen. 
Crook,  on  the  north  branch  of  the  North  Cheyenne  River,  and  served  with  the 
Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition,  and  was  engaged  at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak. 
Upon  the  dhbandment  of  the  expedition  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  in  Oct.,  he  was 
assigned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  had  station  until  Jan.,  78,  and 
was  engaged  in  the  Wind  River  expedition  against  the  Nez  Perces  during  Sept. 
and  Oct.,  77,  and  in  the  capture  of  disaffected  Bannock  Indians  at  Ross  Fork 
(Idaho)  Agency  in  Jan.,  78;  at  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.,  until  March;  on  leave 
of  absence  until  June  ;  then  rejoined  his  company  and  served  with  a  batt.  of  the 
regiment  in  Northern  Wyoming  until  Dec.;  soon  thereafter  availed  himself  of  a 
sick-leave  of  absence  until  July,  79,  when  he  conducted  a  detachment  of  recruits 
to  Cheyenne,  and  rejoined  his  company  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  August  28.  He 
was  ordered  in  Sept.  to  field  service  against  the  disaffected  Utes  of  Colorado,  and, 
joining  Major  Thornburgh's  command  at  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  participated  in  the 
march  towards  the  agency  on  White  River,  during  which  occurred  the  memorable 
action  and  subsequent  bloody  siege  at  Mill  Creek,  Col.,  29th  of  Sept.  to  5th  of 
Oct.,  79,  where  he  exercised  the  command  (b,eing  twice  wounded)  after  the  death 
of  Major  Thornburgh,  who  fell  early  in  the  engagement,  and  until  the  arrival, 
five  days  thereafter,  of  Captain  Dodge,  9th  Cav.  The  occasion  was  one  demand- 
ing the  exercise  of  the  highest  qualities  an  officer  can  possess,  and  his  conduct 
during  the  prolonged  defense,  under  the  most  disheartening  circumstances,  was 
beyond  praise.  He  was  thanked  and  complimented  in  orders,  letters  and  reports 
of  Generals  Sherman,  Sheridan  and  Cook  for  distinguished  services,  and  also  re- 
ceived the  thanks,  by  joint  resolution,  of  the  6th  Legislative  Assembly  of  Wyo- 
ming Territory  for  his  bravery,  heroic  conduct  and  efficient  services  during  the 
engagement  and  subsequent  siege.  He  returned  to  duty  with  his  company  at 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell  on  the  29th  of  Nov.,  and  in  Jan.,  '80,  was  summoned  to  Wash- 
ington to  testify  before  a  Congressional  committee  concerning  the  causes  which 
led  to  the  Ute  outbreak.  He  returned  to  his  station  in  Feb.,  where  he  served  un- 
til April,  when  he  was  transferred  to  Fort  Niobrara,  in  Northern  Nebraska,  where 
he  served  as  a  company,  and  at  times  as  a  post,  commander  until  August  10.  '82, 
when  he  proceeded  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  where  he  had  station  until  Nov.  12, 
'82,  when  he  was  transferred  to  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.  July  23,  '83,  he  was  trans- 
ferred with  his  troop  to  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  from  July 
8,  '84,  to  June  9,  '85 ;  on  field  duty  in  Southwestern  Kansas  until  August  31 ;  at 
Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  when  ordered  before  retiring  board,  which  gave  him  leave  of 
absence  until  retired. 

Pearson,  Daniel  C.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).    Born  in  Mass,  in  1845.    Retiring 

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Sioux  expedition  spring  74,  to  Dec.,  75;  at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.;  Powder 
River  expedition  March,  76 ;  with  expedition  against  hostile  Sioux  and  Chey- 
ennes May  to  Oct,  76 ;  changing  station  from  Fort  Fetterman  to  Fort  Sanders, 
Wyo.,  in  Dec.,  '76;  regiment  moving  to  Montana  August  7;  stationed  at  Fort 


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Keogh  to  August,  79;  at  Fort  Ellis,  Mont,  to  Dec.,  '80;  at  Fort  Ouster,  Mont.; 
at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  '84  to  '87 ;  at  Fort  Spokane,  W.  T.,  Com.  H  Troop, 
August,  '88,  to  April,  '89;  returning  to  Ft.  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  and  then  to  Fort 
Sherman,  Idaho,  to  Oct.,  '89,  and  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  with  Troop  L, 
since.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Adj.  at  Fort  Fred. 
Steele,  Wyo.;  Post  Adj.  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  April  to  Nov.,  79 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at 
Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  to  Dec.,  80;  R.  Q.  M.  Sept.,  '81,  to  March,  '87.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  during  the  expedition  against  hostile  Sioux  and  Chey- 
ennes  in  action  of  June  17,  76,  on  the  Rosebud  ;  of  Slim  Buttes  Sept.  17,  76. 

Pearson,  Edward  P.  (Lieut-Colonel  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Feb.  22, 1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  A, 
25th  Pa.  Inf.,  Apr.  18,  '61 ;  discharged  May  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Adjt.  25th  Pa.  Inf., 
May  1,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  24/61 ;  1st  Lieut  17th  Inf.,  May  14,  '61  ;  accepted 
June  24,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  16,  '62;  Maj.  21st  Inf.,  May  19,  '81;  Lieut-Col.  24th 
Inf.,  April  19,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt  Maj.  May  3,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut-Col.  Sept  1,  '64,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign.  titnff  portion*  occupied — 
Adj.  25th  Pa.  Vol.,  May  1,  '61,  to  June  24,  '61.  Service—  At  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to 
March,  '62 ;  Comg.  co.  in  Sykes'  Division,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  engaged  at 
the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run, 
Antietam  and  Fredericksburg ;  mustering  officer,  llth  Corps;  on  Gen.  Howard's 
staff,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  <  'huttunooga, 
and  march  on  Knoxville,  Dec.,  '63  ;  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  ;  mustering  officer, 
Army  of  the  Tennessee;  on  the  staff  of  General  Howard,  in  Sherman's  Geprgi a 
and  Carolina  campaigns,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Bentonville,  and  action  of 
Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  '64-5  ;  on  frontier  duty  on  the  Pacific  coast,  in  the  Department 
of  the  Platte,  and  in  Arizona  since  the  war,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Grant, 
Arizona. 

Pearson,  William  H.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  Ohio 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  C,  56th  Ohio  Inf.,  Mar.  7,  '65,  to  Mar.  6,  '66  ; 
Post  Chaplain  Apr.  1,  '86 ;  accepted  May  1,  '86. 

Pease,  William  B.  (Captain  U.  8.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.  Retired.  App. 
from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  H,  15th  Conn.  Inf.,  Aug.  11,  '62 ; 
discharged  Jan.  5,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut  8th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.,  Oct.  15,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3, 
'64 ;  resigned  Sep.  18,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.,  Mar.  7,  '67 ;  accepted  Apr.  L'7, 
'67  ;  unassigned  April  14,  '69;  assd.  to  9th  Inf.,  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Capt  April  2,  '83 ; 
retired  June  16,  '87  (disability  in  line  of  duty).  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt  9th 
Inf.,  Mar._4/83,  to  Apr.  2,  '83. 

Pease, William  K.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired.  App. 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '51 ;  graduated  July  1, 
'55.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.,  July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.,  Oct. 
16,  '55;  1st  Lieut.  March  23,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  8,  '61 ;  Col.  117th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Aug. 
15,  '62;  resigned  Aug.  26,  '63;  Bvt  Brig.-Gen.  March  13,  '65;  retired  Aug.  28, 
'63  (disability  in  line  of  duty).  Brevet  rank— Bvt  Maj.  May  4,  '63;  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Suffolk,  Va. ;  Bvt  Lieut. -Col.  Nov.  9,  '65, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  connected  with  the  muster  out  and  disbanding  of 
the  volunteer  armies  of  the  United  States;  Bvt  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Peck,  Fremont  P.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut  4th  Art.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art. 
Aug.  14,  '87. 

Peirce,  William  S.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art).  Born  in  Vermont  Appointed 
from  Vt  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept,  1,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut  1st  Art.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art,  Sept  3,  '88. 

Pendleton,  Edwin  Palmer  (First  Lieut  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  July  20, 
1857.  Retiring  year,  1921 ;  appointed  from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13,  '89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  June 
13,  79;  1st  Lieut  Jan.  24,  '89.  Service— Served  with  Co.  I,  23d  Inf.  (mounted), 


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at  Cantonment,  Ind.  Ter.,  Oct.,  79,  to  Feb.,  '80;  at  camp  on  Bluff  Creek  near 


Porter,  N.  Y.,  since  March,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 
S.  of  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ter.,  Nov.,  '80,  to  Jan.,  '81;  Adj.  of  camp  at  Bluff  Creek 
March  to  May,  '80 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  since  July  1,  '89 ;  and  A. 
C.S.  since  July  13. '89. 

Penn,  Julius  A.,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Feb.  19,  '65. 
Retiring  year,  1929 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 
Service— Joined  Co.  C,  13th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  Sep.  17,  '86 ;  in  tem- 
porary com.  of  Troop  E,  6th  Cav.,  in  field  after  Jicarrilla  Apache  Indians  and  at 
Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Sep.  29  to  Nov.,  '86;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Stanton  Nov. 
19,  '86,  to  March  1,  '87;  Recruiting  Officer  at  Fort  Stanton  from  Mar.  1,  '87,  to 
May  29,  '88;  on  duty  with  Troop  D,  6th  Cav.,  in  pursuit  and  capture  of  a  party 
of  Mescalero  Apaches  and  Comanche  Indians  Aug.  2  to  Aug.  9,  '87,  and  on  duty 
with  same  troop  in  the  field  manoeuvres  in  Dept.  of  Arizona  from  Sep.  17  to  Nov., 
'87 ;  A.  S.  O.  and  A.  E.  O.  at  Fort  Stanton  Feb.  4  to  May  29,  '88 ;  on  duty  with 
Co.  C,  13th  Inf.,  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  May  29,  '88,  to  Aug.  30,  '89  ; 
in  com.  of  Co.  A,  Indian  Scouts,  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.,  Sept.  17,  '88,  to  Oct.,  '88;  as- 
sisted in  the  opening  of  the  Oklahoma  country  to  settlers  on  April  22,  '89;  on 
duty  at  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  of  Application  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kansas,  since 
Sep.  1,  '88.  Staff" positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Stanton,  N.  M.,  March  1, 
'87,  to  May  29,  '88.  History— Son  of  late  Major  J.  A.  Penn,  22d  Ohio  Vols. 

Penney,  Charles  G.  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  July  14, 1844.  Retir- 
ing year  1908.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  C,  76th 
Ohio  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '62;  discharged  July  10,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  51st  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  July 
10,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  8,  '64  ;  Capt.  MTarch  20,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  16,  '66 ; 
2d  Lieut.  38th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '67  ;  un- 
assigned  Nov.  11,  '69;  aasd.  to  6th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  Capt.  June  26,  '83.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Blakely,  Ala.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  38th 
Inf.  May  4,  '67,  to  Nov.  11,  '69 ;  Reg.  Qm.  6th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  71,  to  March  1,  '83. 

Penningfton,  Alexander  O.  M.  (Major  4th  Art.,  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Jan. 
8, 1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '55 ;  graduated  July  1,  '60.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July 
1,  '60;  2d  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  3,  '64;  Col.  3d 
N.  J.  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '64;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  July  15,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  1,  '65  ; 
Maj.  4th  Art.  Nov.  8,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  June  9,  '63,  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va.;  Bvt.  Major  July  3,  '63,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  Gettysburg  campaign  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Oct. 
19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.;  Bvt. 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Brig. 
Gen.  Vol.  July  15,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Honorably  mentioned — 
Mentioned  on  pages  of  "  Rebellion  Record"  as  follows :  Vol.  vi.,  series  i.,  473,  475, 
478,  479,  480,  497 ;  vol.  i.,  part  i.,  series  xi.,  pp.  315,  352,  353,  656,  657  ;  vpl.xi., 
part  ii.,  reports,  etc.,  series  i.,  pp.  242,  245 ;  vol.  xix.,  part  ii.,  reports,  series  i.,  pp. 
12,  126,  128;  vol.  xix.,  part  i.,  reports,  series  i.,  p.  212;  vol.  xxi.,  series  i.,  pp.  53, 
896,  928,  220 ;  vol.  xxv.,  part  i.,  reports,  series  i.,  p.  788  ;  vol.  xxv.,  part  ii.,  series 
i.,  page  584 ;  vol.  xxvii.,  part  i.,  series  i.,  pp.  957, 962,  990,  992,  994,  995,  1000, 1007, 
1021 ;  vol.  xxvii.,  part  iii.,  series  i.,  pp.  11,  775,  805.  Service— Served  in  garrison 
at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '60-61  ;  served  during  the  rebellion  of  the  seceding  States, 
'60-66;  in  garrison  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Feb.  10  to  April  4,  '61 ;  in  garrison  with 
Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  in  San  Francisco  Harbor,  Cal.,  '65-71 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort 
Stevens,  Oregon,  May,  71,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Johnston,  N.  C.,  Nov. 
17,  72,  to  July,  77 ;  encamped  at  Union,  S.  C.,  September-November,  74,  and  at 
Marion,  S.  C.,  Sep.,  76,  to  Jan.,  77 ;  participated  in  suppression  of  riots  of  77 ;  in 


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garrison  at  Pittsburgh  Arsenal  until  Oct.,  77 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md., 
Oct.,  77,  to  Feb.,  '81,  with  Battery  M,  2d  Art.;  transferred  to  Light  Battery  A, 
2d  Art.,  March  18,  79;  in  garrison  at  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  Feb.,  '81,  to 
Nov.,  '82 ;  march  to  Yorktown,  Va.,  and  return,  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  in  camp  at 
Gaithersburg,  Md.,  June  to  Nov.,  '82;  march  to  Antietam  and  Gettysburg,  thence 
to  Washington,  Nov.,  '82 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Dec.  1,  '82,  to 
Sep.  1,  '85  ;  stationed  at  U.  S.  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Sep.  1,  '85,  to 
;  member  of  staff  of  the  School  and  Director  of  Instruction.  Baffles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Attached  to  Light  Battery  of  1st  Artillery  (Magruder's),  defense  of 


mac,  March  to  Aug.,  '62,  being  engagedl  in  siege  of  Yorktown,  April  8  to  May  4, 
'62;  battle  of  Williamsburg,  May  5,  '62;  action  of  Mechanicsville,  May  23-24, 
'62;  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  June  27,  '62;  in  seven  days'  retreat  to  James  River, 
and  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  July  1,  '62 ;  in  the  Maryland  campaign  (Army  of 
Potomac)  in  Light  Battery  A,  2d  Art.  (Horse  Battery),  Sept.,  '62,  being  engaged 
in  the  action  ot  Boonsboro',  Sep.  15,  '62;  battle  of  Antietam,  Sep.  16-17,  '62;  ac- 
tion of  Shepardstown  Ford,  Sep.  19,  '62,  attached  to  Pleasanton's  Cavalry  Bri- 
gade; action  near  Martinsburg,  Va.,  Oct.  2,  '62;  march  to  Falmouth,  Va.,  with 
Light  Battery  M,  2d  Artillery  (Horse  Battery),  September  to  November,  '62 ; 
Nolan's  Ford  Oct.  12,  Philomont  Nov.  2,  Union  Nov.  3,  Upperville  Nov.  4,  Bar- 
ber's Cross-Roads  Nov.  6,  and  Corbin's  Cross-Roads  Nov.  11,  '62;  in  the  Rappa- 
hannock  campaign  with  Horse  Batterv  M,  2d  Art.  (Army  of  the  Potomac);  battle 
of  Fredericksburg  Dec.  13,  '62;  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  May  2-4,  '•;:* ; 
Beverly  Ford  June  9, '63 ;  in  Pennsylvania  campaign  with  Horse  Battery  M, 
2d  Artillery,  attached  to  Ouster's  Brigade,  Kilpatrick's  division  of  cavalry 
(Army  of  the  Potomac),  June-July,  '63,  being  engaged  in  skirmish  at  Hanover, 
Pa.,  June  30,  '63;  action  at  Hunterstown,  Pa.,  July  2,  '63;  battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.,  July  3,  '63,  and  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to  Warrenton,  Va.,  with 
skirmishes  at  Monterey  Springs  July  4th,  Williamsport  July  6th,  Boons- 
boro'  July  8th,  Hagerstown  July  12,  '63,  and  action  at  Falling  Waters  July 
14,  '63 ;  in  the  Rapidan  campaign  with  Horse  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  attached  to 
Custer's  Brigade  of  cavalry  (Army  of  the  Potomac),  being  engaged  in  action*  of 
James  City,  Va.,  Oct.  10,  Brandy  Station,  Va.,  Oct.  11,  Buckland  Mills,  Oct.  19, 
and  Morton's  Ford,  Nov.  26,  '63;  in  Richmond  campaign,  with  Horse  Batterv  M. 
2d  Are.,  attached  to  Wilson's  Cavalry  Division,  being  engaged  in  battle  of  Wil- 
derness May  5-8,  '64;  Sheridan's  raid  to  Haxall  Landing  and  returning  to  New- 
castle May  9-29,  '64 ;  participating  in  combats  of  Yellow  Tavern  May  11,  and 
Meadow  Bridge  May  12,  '64;  Sheridan's  Raid  towards  Gordonsville  June  7-28, 
'64,  participating  (attached  to  Custer's  Brigade  of  Cav.)  in  battle  of  Trevillian 
Station  June  11-12,  '64;  in  General  Sheridan's  Shenandoah  campaign,  with 
Horse  Battery  M,  2d  Artillery,  attached  to  Wilson's  Division  of  cavalry,  Aug.- 
Oct.,  '64;  engaged  in  action  of  Winchester  Aug.  17,  Summit  Point  Aug.  21, 
Kearneysville  Aug.  25,  and  Opequan  Sept.  13,  '64 ;  with  1st  Brigade,  3d  Cavalry 
Division  (Custer's);  remained  until  mustered  out  July  31,  '65 ;  engaged  in  action 
of  Tom's  Brook  Oct.  9,  '64  ;  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.,  October  19,  '64;  action 
on  Back  Road  Nov.  12, '64;  Mount  Jackson  November  22, '64 ;  Lacey  Springs 
December  21,  '64;  "Sheridan's  Raid"  February  27-March  26,  '65,  from 
Winchester  to  Petersburg,  participating  in  assault  at  Waynesborp',  Va.,  March  2, 
'65  ;  action  at  Ashland,  Va.,  March  15,  '65  ;  in  Richmond  campaign  March-April, 
'65,  being  engaged  in  battle  of  Dinwiddie  Court-House  March  31,  '65 ;  battle  of 
Five  Forks,  Va.,  April,  1,  '65 ;  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.,  April  6,  '65 ;  action 
at  Appomattox  Station,  Va.,  April  8,  '65,  and  capitulation  of  General  Lee  at 
Appomattox  C.  H.,  April  9,  '65 ;  march  to  Danville,  Va.,  and  return  to  Peters- 
burg, and  thence  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  April-May,  '65. — Commands  held — In 
command  of  Light  Battery  M,  2d  Art.  ( Horse  Battery),  Sept.-Nov.,  '62 ;  also  in 
the  Rappahannock  campaign  (Army  or  the  Potomac) ;  also  in  the  Penna.  cam- 
paign attached  to  Custer's  Brigade,  Jvilpatrick's  Division  (Army  of  the  Potauiac), 


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also  in  the  Rapidan  campaign  attached  to  Ouster's  Brigade  of  Cavalry  (Army  of 
the  Potomac);  also  in  Richmond  campaign  attached  to  Wilson's  Cavalry  Division!, 
also  in  Gen.  Sheridan's  Shenandoah  campaign  attached  to  Wilson's  Division  of 
Cavalry  Aug.-Oct.,  '64;  1st  Brigade,  3d  Cavalry  Division  (Glister's),  from  Oct.  1, 
'64,  to  Aug.  1,  '65 ;  Command  of  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  in  San  Francisco  Harbor, 
'65  to  71 ;  Ft.  Stevens,  Oregon,  May,  71,  to  Oct.,  72 ;  Ft.  Johnson,  N.  C.,  Nov. 
17,  72,  to  July,  77 ;  Battery  M,  2d  Art.  at  Ft.  McHenry,  Md.,  Oct.,  77,  to  Feb. 
'81 ;  Ft.  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Dec.  1,  '82,  to  Sept.  1,  '85.  History— Degree  of  A.  M. 
conferred  by  College  of  New  Jersey  July,  '64. 

Pennypacker,  G-alusha  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pa.  App.  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Q.  M.  Sergt.  9th  Pa. 
Infantry  April  22,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  61 ;  Captain  97th  Pennsylvania 
Inf.  Aug.  22,  '61;  Major  Oct.  7,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  April  3,  '64;  Col.  Aug.  15,  '64; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Feb.  18,  '65  ;  accepted  May  8,  '65;  resigned  April  30,  '66  ;  Col. 
34th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  10,  66;  transferred  to  16th  Inf.  March  15, 
'69 ;  retired  July  3,  '83  (disability  from  wounds  in  line  of  duty).  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  cap- 
ture of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C. ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Jan.  15,  '65,  for  gallant  services  in  the 
capture  of  Fort  Fisher ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — Engaged  in  operations  in  and  against  Charles- 
ton ;  with  the  10th  Corps,  Army  of  the  James,  he  participated  in  the  attack  on 
Drury's  Bluff  May,  '64  (thrice  wounded),  and  engaged  in  operations  on  the  north 
side  of  James  River,  and  in  front  of  Petersburg  to  Sept.,  '64 ;  commanded  a 
brigade  in  the  assault  and  capture  of  Fort  Harrison  (wounded)  and  action  of  Dar- 
bytown  Road ;  "in  the  final  and  successful  attack  upon  Fort  Fisher  he  led  his 
brigade  with  great  bravery,  receiving  severe  wounds  which  confined  him  to  the 
hospital  till  April,  '66,  when  he  resigned,  being  meanwhile  (Feb.,  '65)  appointed 
brigadier  general ;  in  July,  '66,  he  was  appointed  colonel  of  the  34th  Infantry, 
U.  S.  A.;  transferred  to  the  16th  Regiment  in  '69  ;  he  served  in  command  of  his 
regiment  on  garrison  and  frontier  duty  till  '83,  when  he  was  retired  for  disability 
resulting  from  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty. 

Penrose,  Charles  B.  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank-*- Capt.  Com.  Sub.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  16, 
'61 ;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65 ;  vacated  May  27,  '65 ;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  May  13, 
'65 ;  accepted  May  27,  '65.  Brevet  nm£— Bvt.  Maj.  May  13,  '65,  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  Subsistence  Department  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Lieut. 
Col.  Nov.  11,  '67,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Maj. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Penrose,  Charles  W.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84 ;  accepted 
Oct.  31,  '84. 

Penrose,  "William  H.  '(Lieut.  Col.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  March 
10, 1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Apr.  13,  '61 ;  accepted  May  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sep. 
11,  '63  ;  Maj.  12th  Inf.  May  31 ,  '83  ;  Lieut.  Col.  16th  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '88 ;  Col.  15th  N.  J. 
Vol.  Inf.  Apr.  18,  '63 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  June  27,  '65  ;  accepted  July  4,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  15,  '66.  Brevet  rank—C&pt.  May  3,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Marye's  Heights,  Va. ;  Major,  July  2, '63,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Lieut.  Col.  May  5,  '64,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Col.  Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  April  9, 
'65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol. 
Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Middletown,  Va. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  3d  Inf.  March  1,  '63,  to  April  18,  '63;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  '62-3;  Service— At  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  to  July,  '61;  joined 
regiment  at  Arlington,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Games'  Mill,  White-Oak 
Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  and  Second  Bull  Run,  Va.;  Military  Instructor  of  regi- 
menta  at  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Regimental  Adjutant,  March,  '63  ;  engaged  at  the 


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battle  of  first  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  second  Fredericks- 
burg,  Marye's  Heights,  Salem  Heights,  Gettysburg,  action  of  Farmville,  battle  of 
Rappahannock  Station,  and  operations  at  Mine  Eun,  Va. ;  commanding  brigade, 
and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvauia,  Cold  Harbor,  Siege 
of  Petersburg,  defense  of  Washington  during  the  rebel  General  Early's  raid, 
battles  of  Opequan,  Fisher's  Hill,  Cedar  Creek  (wounded),  and  in  the  operations 
terminating  in  the  capture  of  Petersburg  (wounded),  and  the  surrender  of  Gen. 
B.  E.  Lee ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  at  Fort  Sully,  N.  D.,  and  at 
Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  from  '66  to  90. 

Perin,  Glover  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Nov.  17,1823.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  4,  '47;  accepted  Jan. 
8,  '48 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  4  '52  ;  Maj.  Surg.  May  21,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Surg.  Apr. 
28,  77 ;  Col.  Asst.  Sur.-Gen.  July  2,  '84  ;  retired  Nov.  17,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
/Service — Served  in  the  war  with  Mexico;  in  Texas,  Newport  Barracks,  Ky., 
Florida,  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  New  Mexico  and  Military  Academy,  '48-61 ; 
Department  of  the  Cumberland  to  '62 ;  Department  of  the  Ohio  to  '62  ;  medical 
director  department  of  the  Cumberland  to  64  ;  Evansville,  Ind.,  and  Cincinnati, 
Ohio,  to  '65  ;  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  from  '65  to  '70  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  70  to  71 ;  medical  director  Department  of  Missouri  until  '80  ; 
medical  director  Department  of  Dakota  from  '80,  to  Nov.  17,  '87,  date  of  retire- 
ment. 

Perkins,  Frederick  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Maine.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '83.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
5th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Perkins,  Rollin  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vermont  Appointed 
from  Massachusetts — Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Corp'l  Co.  K,  6tn  Mass. 
Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  30,  '62;  discharged  June  3,  '63;  Private  and  Corp'l  Co.  B,  t>th 
Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  July  7,  '64,  to  Oct.  27,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  24th  U.  S.  Colored 
Inf.  April  11,  '65;  honorably  muestered  out  Sept.  30,  '65;  2d  Lieut  8th  I 
Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  27,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66 ;  retired  Juue 
10,  '68. 

Perley,  Harry  Otis  (Captain  and  Ass't  Surgeon).  Born  in  Maine  Nov.  13, 
1852.  Retiring  year  1916.  Appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  life.  Actual  run/: 
—1st  Lieut  and  Ass't  Surgeon  Aug.  6,  76 ;  accepted  Sept.  1,  76 ;  Captain  and 
Ass't  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  '81.  Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Sept.,  76,  to 
Feb.,  77;  at  Jeffersonville  Clothing  Depot,  Indiana,  from  Feb.,  77,  to  April,  77  ; 
ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota,  Feb.  23,  77 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Pembina,  Dak.  Ty., 
from  April,  77,  to  April,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Assinniboine,  M.  T.,  from 
April,  79,  to  July  1,  '81 ;  Ordered  to  Detroit,  Mich. ;  on  leave  of  absence  from 
Aug.  to  Dec.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Columbus,  Wyo.,  from  Dec.,  '81,  to  June,  '83 ;  Post 
Surgeon  Fort  Pembina,  Dak.,  from  July,  '83,  to  Nov.,  '86 ;  on  sick  leave  Nov., 
'86,  to  Feb.,  '87 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont,  April,  '87,  to  June,  '87 ; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  June,  '87,  to  Aug.,  '87 ;  on  duty  at  Fort 
Wayne,  Mich.,  since  Aug.,  '87. 

Perrine,  Henry  P.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  Jersey,  April  10, 1846. 
Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  65;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June 
15,  '69;  1st  Lieut  June  20,  72;  Captain  Jan.  15,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  D.  C.  from  Sept  11,  77,  to  Jan.  17,  78. 

Perry,  Alexander  J.  (Colonel  and  Asst.  Q.  M.  Gen.).  Born  in  Connecticut, 
Dec.  11,  1828.  Retiring  year  1892.  Appointed  from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil- 
itary Academy  July  1, '47;  graduated  July  1,  '51.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d  Lieut 
2d  Art  July  1,  '51 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  1,  '52 ;  1st  Lieut  Sept  27,  '54  ;  Captain  A.  Q. 
M.  May  17,  '61 ;  accepted  June  4,  '61 ;  Lieut  Col.  Q.  M.  Aug.  20,  '62,  to  Jan.  15, 
'63;  Col.  Q.  M.  Aug.  2,  '64,  to  Jan.  1,  '67 ;  Maj.  Q.  M.  July  29,  '66;  Lieut.  Col. 
A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  March  3,  75;  Col.  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  Aug.  31,  '83.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Col.  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for 


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faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Quartermaster's  department  during  the 
war. 

Perry,  Alexander  W.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated 
June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut. 
10th  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '88 ;  transferred  to  9th  Cav.  Feb.  11,  '89 ;  (to  rank  in  Cav. 
Feb.  11,  '89}. 

Perry,  David  (Major  6th  Cav.  and  Brevet  Colonel).  Born  in  Connecticut, 
June  11,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  New  Jersey— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  March  24,  '62 ;  accepted  April  7,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  July  27,  '62;  Captain  Nov.  12,  '64;  Major  6th  Cav.  April  29,  '79.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Major  April  1,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war ;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  26,  '66,  for  gallantry  in  an  engagement  with  a  large  band  of 
Indians  on  the  Owyhee  River,  Idaho,  Dec.  26,  '66  ;  Colonel  April  5,  '68,  for  gal- 
lantry in  an  engagement  with  a  large  band  of  Indians  on  the  Malheur  River,  Ore.- 
gon,  April  5,  '69. 

Perry,  John  Adams  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas.  Appointed 
from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83  ;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  11,  '83. 

Perching",  John  J.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.;  appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Peshine,  John  H.  H.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed 
from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  31st  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Dec.  14, 
'64 ;  hon.  mus.  out  Nov.  7,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '73 ;  accepted 
Oct.  13,  '73 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  7,  '82. 

Peterson,  Matthew  R.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Pettit,  Colville  M.  (2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Pettit,  James  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Aug.  4,  1856.  Retir- 
ing year  1920.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'74;  grad.  June  14,  '78.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  14,  '78;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  15,  '82.  Service— Assigned  to  Co.  "H,"  1st  U.  S.  Inf.;  joined  company  at 
Fort  Sully,  Dak.,  Oct.  1,  '78 ;  served  in  the  field  on  escort  duty  and  construction 
of  military  telegraph  line  from  Fort  Meade  to  Deadwood  City,  from  Oct  2  until 
Nov.  24,74;  transferred  to  3d  Art.  June  14, '79 ;  transfer  annul  led  at  his  own 
request  July  1,  '79 ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Meade,  Dak.,  Aug.,  '79 ;  and  to  Fort 
Randall,  Dak.,  May  1,  '80 ;  Actg.  Regml.  Q.  M.  1st  Inf.,  A.  C.  S.  from  May  12  to 
July  24,  '80,  during  change  of  station  of  regiment  from  Dakota  to  Texas  ;  on 
duty  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Drawing  and  Tactics 
from  Aug.  28,  '80,  to  Aug.  28,  '84 ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Grant,  Arizona,  in  Sept., 
'84 ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Apache  June,  '85  ;  ordered  to  report  to  Gen.  Crook 
at  Fort  Bowie  for  field  duty  June  13,  '85  ;  on  field  duty  to  June,  '86 ;  joined  Co. 
at  Benicia  Bks.,  Cal.,  Aug.  6,  '86 ;  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  until  Aug.  28,  '88 ;  on 
duty  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Asst.  Instructor  Dept  of  Philosophy  since 
Aug.  28,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied — Ordered  into  the  field  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  in  command  of  Supply  Depot  for  troops  in  Apache  campaign  at  Lang's 
Ranch,  N.  M.,  '85  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  Bowie  from  June  30,  '86,  to  Aug.  1, 
'86;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Adj.  R.  O.  and  S.  O.  at  Benicia  Bks.  until  Oct.,  '87. 
Commands  held— In  command  of  Troop  "  L,"  3d  Cav.,  from  Sept.,  '84,  to  Dec. 
23,  '84. 

Phelps,  Frederick  B.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio ;  appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '70. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  '70  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '79 ;  Capt.  Sep. 
28,  '89.  Service— Served  in  conducting  recruits  to  New  Mexico  Sep.  27  to  Nov. 
10,  '70  ;  Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  to  July,  71 ;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  March  25,  74 ; 


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sick  leave  of  absence  May  6,  74,  to  May  15,  75;  with  Batt.,  6th  CAV.,  on  march 
from  Kansas  to  Arizona  May  15  to  June  15,  75 ;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Dec., 
75;  in  charge  of  construction  of  U.  S.  military  telegraph  line  from  Las  Lunas,  N. 
M.,  to  Fort  Craig,  N.  M.,  to  April  12,  76;  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  to  July  8, 
76 ;  leave  of  absence  from  April  14  to  June  7,  76;  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Aug., 
76  ;  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  to  July  2,  77 ;  leave  of  absence  Sep.  8  to  Oct.  12, 
76 ;  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  July,  77,  to  March  2,  78 ;  scouting  against  Apaches  and 
Lipan  Indians ;  in  the  field  from  March  2  to  May  11,  78;  Fort  Clark,  Texas 
(sick),  to  Oct.  23,  78,  and  scouting  from  Oct.  23,  78,  to  Jan.  2,  79 ;  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  to  Aug.,  79 ;  at  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  Sep.,  79,  to  May,  '83 ;  on  leave  of 
absence  Sep.  20,  '80,  to  Feb.  5,  '81 ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
Feb.  6  to  Sep.  1,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  to  April  30,  '83 ;  in  th%  field  July 
9,  '83,  to  Sep.  1,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to  Feb.  1,  '84 ;  at  Del  Rio,  Texas,  to 
Aug.  24,  '84  ;  professor  of  military  science  and  tactics  at  the  agricultural  and  me- 
chanical college  of  Kentucky,  Lexington,  Ky.,  Sep.  26,  '84,  to  Sep.  1,  '87  ;  at  Fort 
Clark,  Texas,  to  Sep.  26,  '87 ;  marching  to  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  Sep.  26  to  Oct.  18, 
'87 ;  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  to  May  17,  88,  when  he  marched  with  his  regiment  to 

Dakota,  a  distance  of  over  2000  miles ;  at  Fort  Yates,  N.  D.,  to  .  Battles, 

skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  while  scouting  against  Apaches,  in  fights  July  30  and 
Aug.  20,  72;  engaged  while  scouting  against  Apache  and  Lipan  Indians,  in  fighta 
Sep.  29  and  Nov.  30.  77.  Command*  held— Com.  Rifle  Teams  Dep.  of  Texas  at 
Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  Aug.,  '83,  and  Aug.  and  Sep.,  '84. 

Philbrick,  John  H.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  July  12,  1853. 
Retiring  year,  1917 ;  appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  15,  77  ; 
1st  Lieut.  April  24,  '86.  Service — On  graduating  leave  and  awaiting  orders  till 
Dec.  17,  77  ;  with  Reg.  at  Cheyenne  Agency,  D.  T.  (now  Fort  Bennett,  S.  D.), 
till  Aug.  28,  79 ;  Actg.  Asst.  Professor  of  Modern  Languages  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
till  Aug.  23,  '83 ;  on  leave  till  Dec.  15,  '83;  with  Reg.  at  Fort  Bennett,  D.  T.,  till 
June  8,  '86;  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  until  Aug.  9,  '87;  and  at  Madison  Bka.,  N.  Y., 
since.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  llth  Inf.  since  Dec.  1,  '89. 

Phillips,  Charles  L.  (First  Lieut  4th  Art).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77  ;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  1,  '81 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '87. 

Phillips,  John  L.  (Captain  and  Asst  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  C.  April  1,  1859. 
Retiring  year,  1923;  appointed  from  N.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut, 
and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '83  ;  Captain  and  Asst  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— 
Ordered  to  Dep.  of  the  East  Feb.,  '84 ;  to  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  March,  '84 ;  to 
Fort  Preble,  Me.,  May,  '84;  ordered  to  Dept  Dakota  Oct.  '84;  to  Fort  Keogh, 
Mont.,  Nov.,  '84;  to  Fort  Sisseton,  Dak.,  May,  '86 ;  to  Ft.  Lyon,  Colo.,  Dep.  Mo., 
Oct.,  '88;  to  Fort  Crawford;  Colo.,  May,  '89. 

Phillips,  William  A.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '85  ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89.  . 

Phipps,  Frank  H.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Mass.,  Aug.  9,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907  ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'59 ;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  of  Ordnance  June  11,  '63 ; 
Captain  June  23,  74  ;  Major  Dec.  4,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance  Department. 
Service — Served  at  Fort  Monroe  Arsenal,  Va.,  July  to  Dec.,  '63;  at  St.  Louis  Ar- 
senal Jan.,  '64,  to  '65  ;  Senior  Ordnance  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Mississippi  '65,  serv- 
ing on  staff  of  Generals  Dana  and  G.  K.  Warren;  Assistant  St.  Louis  Arsenal  '65 
to  '67;  Assistant  Watertown  Arsenal  '67-68  ;  Assistant  Washineton  Arsenal  '68- 
71 ;  Assistant  Frankford  Arsenal  71-75 ;  Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Dept  of  the  Gulf 
75-76;  Recorder  of  Ordnance  Board  76-79;  Chief  Ordnance  Officer  Dep.  of 
Texas,  79-82;  Assistant  Rock  Island  Arsenal '82-83.  Commands  held— Tempo- 
rarily in  command  of  Augusta  Arsenal,  Ga.,  71 ;  Com.  San  Antonio  Arsenal  79- 
82 ;  Com.  Kennebec  Arsenal  '83-87 ;  Com.  U.  S.  Powder  Depot  since  '87. 


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Phister,  Nat.  P.  (First  Lieut.  l»t  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.,  April  12,  185 i  Retir- 
ing year  1918;  appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
74;  graduated  June  13,  78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  14,  78  ; 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  28,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  14,  '83.  Service — On  graduating 
leave  of  absence  from  June  13  to  Sept.  28,  78 ;  joined  regt.  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak., 
Sept.  28,  78 ;  at  Fort  Randall,  Dak.,  to  May  31,  '80 ;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  to  Aug. 

4,  '80;  at  Mayer's  Spring,  Tex.,  to  April  30,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Stockton,  Tex.,  to  Jan. 
18,  '82 ;  on  leave  to  May  15,  '82 ;  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  to  Aug.  10,  '82 ;  at  Fort 
Mojave,  Ariz.,  to  July  25,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  to  March  5,  '84 ;  at  Fort 
Mojave,  Ariz.,  to  May  3,  '86;  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  to  July  5, 
'87  ;  at  camp  at  Santa  Cruz,  Gal.,  to  Sept.  13,  '87  ;  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  to  Oct.  17,  '87  ;  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  to  June  21,  '88;  at  camp  at  Santa 
Barbara,  Cal.,  to  Sept.  2,  '88;  on  leave  to  Sept.  7,  '88  ;  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  to 
July  6,  '89  ;  at  camp  near  Monterey,  Cal.,  to  Sept.  22,  '89 ;  at  Angel  Island,  Cal., 
since.     Commands  held— Com.  Post  of  Fort  Mojave,  Ariz.,  Feb.  25,  '85,  to  May  3, 
'86  ;  com.  Co.  "  G,"  1st  Inf.,  Feb.  '85,  to  Nov.,  '88. 

Pickering,  Abner  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Indiana  July  11,  1854. 
Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  Indiana.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July 

1,  74;  graduated  June  14,  78.    Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  14,  78;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  27,  '87.    Service— Served  at  Fort  Harney,  Oregon,  Oct.  23,  78,  to 
June  3,  '80 ;  attached  to  Troop  A,  1st  Cav.,  escorting  Indian  prisoners,  Jan.  1, 
79,  to  May  1,  79 ;  at  Camp  Chelan,  Fort  Spokane,  W.  T.,  Fort  Coeur  d'Alene, 
Idaho,  and  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Aug.  '80,  to  Oct.,  '88 ;  on  detached  service,  build- 
ing Mil.  Telegraph  Line,  Oct.,  '81,  to  July,  '82,  from  Port  Angeles  to  Cape  Flat- 
tery, W.  T.  (seventy-four  miles) ;  on  college  duty  at  University,  Lafay- 
ette, Ind.,  since  Oct.,  '88 ;  detailed,  Inspector  at  the  Annual  Encampment  of 
Indiana  State  Militia,  July,  '89.    Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 

5.  at  Fort  Harney,  Ore.,  and  Fort  Spokane,  W.  T. ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  of  Dept. 
Rifle  Competition,  at  Bellevue,  Neb. ;  Acting  Adjutant  and  Q.  M.  2d  Inf.  during 
change  of  station  of  2d  Inf.  from  Idaho  and  W.  T.,  to  Fort  Omaha,  Neb. 

Pierce,  Charles  C.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  New  Jersey  Feb.  6,  1858. 
Retiring  year  1922.  Appointed  from  Illinois — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Chap- 
lain 9th  Cav.  Dec.  12,  '82;  accepted  Jan.  2,  '83;  resigned  June  30,  '84;  appointed 
Post  Chaplain  (from  Penn'a)  May  12,  '88;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '88.  History—He 
graduated  from  the  New  Jersey  State  Normal  School  before  he  had  reached  the 
age  of  nineteen,  and  became  Principal  of  an  Academy  ;  entered  Crozer  Theo- 
logical Seminary  in  79,  but  before  completing  his  course  became  pastor  of  the 
First  Baptist  Church  of  Jacksonville,  111.,  with  the  privilege  of  completing  his 
theological  course  in  the  Divinity  School  of  Shurtleff  College,  from  which  insti- 
tution he  was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Divinity,  in  June,  1880 ; 
was  ordained  July  4,  1880. 

Pierce,  Francis  B.  (Captain  1st  Inf.)  Born  in  New  York  July  6,  1833. 
Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt. 
108th  New  York  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  18,  '62 ;  Major  Sept.  17,  '62 ;  Lieut.-Colonel  March 

2,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  May  28,  '65;  Colonel  8th  U.  S..Vet.  Vol.  Inf.  June  15, 
'65 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  22,  '66 ;    2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  May  8,  '66  ;  accepted 
June  9,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  9,  '67 ;  Capt.  Jan.  8,  '80.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Brigadier- 
Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  1st  Inf.,  from  Feb.  20,  74,  to  Jan.  8,  '80. 
Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-65 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  from  the  Campaign  in  Maryland,  '62,  to  the  Surrender  of  Lee  at  Ap- 
pomattox,  Va.,  '65 ;  with  regiment  at  Trenton,  N.  J.,  and  Hart's  Island,  N.  Y., 
to  Nov.,  '65;   at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  March,  '66;  at  Jackson  Barracks,  New 
Orleans,  La.,  '66.  and  at  various  stations  in  the  country  from  that  time  to  '90 ;  his 
present  station  being  Angel  Island,  Cal.    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the 
battle  of  Antietam  ;  the  battles  of  Frederickburg.Chancellorsville,  Va.  (wounded), 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  (wounded),  operations  at  Mine  Run,  action  of  Morton's  Ford 
(severely  wounded),  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  actioa  of  Po  River,  battle  of  Spott- 
sylvania,  siege  of  Petersburg,  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  explosion  of  the  Mine,  battle 


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of  Hatcher's  Run,  capture  of  Petersburg ;  actions  of  High  Bridge,  Farmville  and 
capitualation  at  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 

Pilcher,  James  B.  Born  in  Michigan  March  18,  '57.  Retiring  year  1921. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rant — 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon 
Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  22,  '84 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service 
— Ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota  June  7,  '83 ;  temporary  duty  at  Fort  Abraham 
Lincoln,  N.  D.,  June  20  to  Aug.  11,  '83;  Camp  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  Aug.  11,  '83, 
to  Nov.  25,  '84;  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  Nov.  25,  '84,  to  Aug.  13,  '86 ;  Camp  Sheridan, 
Yellowstone  National  Park,  Aug.  13  to  Aug.  27,  '86 ;  Fort  Custer,  Mont.  Aug.  27, 
'86,  to  July  7,  '87 ;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  July  8  to  Aug.  5,  '87;  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y., 
Aug.  5,  '87,  to  Nov.  26,  '89;  also  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  June  3  to  June  12, 
'89,  and  Oct.  17  to  Nov.  14,  '89;  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Nov.  26,  '89;  member  of  medi- 
cal examining  board  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  June  4  to  June  14  and  Aug.  24  to 
Aug.  28,  '88  ;  instructing  hospital  corps,  National  Guard  of  Pennsylvania,  Feb.  8 
to  10  and  22  to  24,  '89;  member  of  Retiring  Board  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  18  to  Nov.  27,  '89.  History — Has  published  the  following  papers  on  Military 
subjects :  The  Transportation  of  the  Disabled  with  Special  Reference  to  Convey- 
ance by  Human  Bearers,  Journal  of  the  Military  Service  Institution,  vol.  ix. 
No.  34,  1888,  and  Pamphlet  same,  8vo,  j>p.  23;  also,  Public  Service  Review,  July, 
1889;  An  Exercise  in  the  Extemporization  of  Litters  from  Rifles  and  Gun-slings, 
Boston  Medical  and  Surgical  Journal,  June  7,  1888 ;  The  Transportation  of  the 
Disabled  on  Land,  Reference  Handbook  of  Medical  Sciences,  New  York,  Win.  Wood 
&  Co.,  1888,  imp.  8vo,  pp.  16,  52  illustrations ;  The  Uniform  of  the  West  Point 
Cadet,  Journal  of  the  Military  Service  Institution,  Sept.,  1889,  8vo,  pp.  9 ;  Note  on 
the  Concentration  of  Troops  at  the  Washington  Inaugural  Centennial,  Journal  of 
the  Medical  Service  Institution,  Nov.,  1889;  A  New  Field  of  Honor,  Scribner's 
Magazine,  Nov.,  1889,  roy.  8vo,  pp.  15,  26  illustrations. 

Piper,  Alexander  (Col.  5th  Art.).    Born  in  Pa.,  May  11,  1828.    Retiring 


L,ieut.  uec.  iz,  01;  ist  i^ieut.  Jan.  si,  'oo;  uapt.  lotn  int.  (^declined)  May  10, 
'61 ;  Capt  3d  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Col.  10th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  Jan.  7,  '63  ;  hon.  must, 
out  July  6,  '65 ;  Maj.  4th  U.  S.  Art  Dec.  20,  '75 ;  Lieut.-Col.  1st  Art.  Nov.  8,  '82  ; 
tre.  to  3d  Art.  Nov.  10,  '82;  tre.  to  1st  Art.  Jan.  25,  '84;  Col.  5th  Art.  Aug.  10, 
'87.  Brevet  Rank— Brevet  Major  Aug.  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  campaign  in  Northern  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  June  16,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  Siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Chem.,  Min.,  Geo.  M.  A.  from  Sept.  11,  '61,  to  June  16,  '72  ; 
Asst.  Instr.  Art.  Tactics  M.  A.  from  July  24,  '65,  to  Aug.  28,  72  ;  Sept.  5,  76,  to 
Aug.  28,  '81.  Service— On  duty  in  Mass.,  Rhode  Island  and  Minnesota  '51-53  ; 
Asst.  Prof,  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  '53-54 ;  on  frontier  duty  from  '54-60 ; 
in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-64  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  Potomac,  in  the 
defenses  of  Washington  '61 ;  participated  in  the  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  '61-64 ;  chief  of  Artillery  18th  Corps  '64 ;  Asst.  Instr.  of  Art.  Tactics  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  '65 ;  at  various  posts  and  stations  from  '68  to  '90 ;  present 
station  being  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
actions  of. the  Manassas,  Northern  Virginia  and  Richmond  campaigns  '61-64. 

Piper,  Alexander  R.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Idaho.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Pitcher,  John  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed  from  D. 
C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  76. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76 ;  tre.  to  1st  Cav.  July  28,  76 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Nov.  27,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  1st  Cav.  from  Nov.  27,  '82, 
to  Nov.  30,  '85  ;  A.  D.  C.  from  Dec.  1,  '85,  to  Dec.  1,  '89. 

Pitcher,  Thomas  G.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '41  ; 
graduated  July  1, '45.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  July  1/45;  2d 
Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '46  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  26,  '49 ;  Capt.  Oct.  19,  '58 ;  Brig. 


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Gen.  Vols.  Nov.  29,  '62;  Maj.  16th  Inf.  Sept.  19,  '63;  Colonel  44th  Inf,  July  28, 
'66  ;  accepted  Aug.  11,  '66  ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69  ;  assigned  to  1st  Inf.  Dec. 
15,  '70.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco  ;  Brevet  Major 
U.  S.  A.  Aug.  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Va. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  and  Colonel  U.  S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Brig.  General  U.  S.  A.  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Service — Partici- 
pated in  the  military  occupation  of  Texas  and  the  war  with  Mexico;  on  frontier 
duty  in  Texas  and  New  Mexico  to  the  breaking  out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
when  he  participated  in  the  Virginia  campaign  of  '62  ;  assistant  to  Provost  Mar- 
shal General  in  Vermont  and  Indiana,  '63-66 ;  superintendent  of  the  Military 
Academy,  '66-71 ;  governor  Soldiers'  Home,  Washington,  D.  C.,  '71-77  ;  retired 
for  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty  June  28,  '78 ;  superintendent  N.  Y.  State 
Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  Home  from  March  1,  '80,  to  Oct.  15,  '87.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—Reg. Q.  M.  Oct.  2,  '48,  to  July  9,  '49 ;  Reg.  Adj.  July  9,  '49,  to  July  1, 
'54.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto,  Resaca  de  la 
Palma,  Monterey,  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  San  Antonio,  Con- 
treras and  Churubusco,  Molmo  del  Rey,  Chapultepec  and  capture  of  the  city  of 
Mexico;  engaged,  severely  wounded  and  permanently  disabled  in  the  battle  of 
Cedar  Mountain.  Va. 

Pitcher,  William  L.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dec.  18,  71 ;  ace. 
Jan.  6,  72 ;  trs.  to  8th  Inf.  June  13,  72  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '82. 

Pitman,  John  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  R.  I.  Nov.  12, 1842.  Retiring 
year,  1906 ;  appointed  from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  29, 
'63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  G,  1st  Regt.  R.  I.  Vol., 
July  18,  '61,  to  Aug.  2,  '61 ;  Prv.  Co.  D,  10th  Regt.  R.  I.  Vol.,  May  26,  '62,  to  Sept. 
1,'62  ;  Sergt.  Maj.  llth  Regt.  R.  I.  Vol.  Oct.  1,  '62,  to  April  14,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut,  llth 
Regt  R.I.  Vol.  Apr.  15,  '63,  to  July  13, '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Ord.  Dept.of  U.  S.  A.,  June 
17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  Dept.  U.  S.  A.,  June  23,  74;  Capt.  Ord.  Dept.  U.  S.  A., 
May  27,  78.  Service — Stationed  as  Assistant  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal  Aug.  31,  '67, 
to  May,  70 ;  attached  to  Small-Arms  Board,  convened  by  G.  O.  72,  A.  G.  O.  '69; 
at  Mil.  Acad.  June,  70,  to  Aug.  28,  72  as  Assistant  Professor  of  Chemistry, 
Mineralogy  and  Geology,  and  as  Asst.  Instr.  of  Ordnance  and  Gunnery  Jan.  15 
to  Feb.  3,  72 ;  Assistant  at  Watervliet  Arsenal  Aug.  29,  72,  to  Oct.  14,  75  ;  at- 
tached to  Cav.  Board,  convened  by  S.  O.  238  and  253,  A.  G.  0.,  73,  and  to  Inf. 
Board,  convened  by  S.  O.  120,  A.  G.  O.,  74;  Assistant  at  Watertown  Arsenal 
Oct.  25,  75,  to  Nov.  10,  79 ;  on  chemical  work  connected  with  the  U.  S.  testing 
machine ;  on  duty  as  chemist  with  the  U.  S.  Geological  Survey,  Newport,  R.  I., 
Nov.  13,  '79,  to  Oct.  3,  '81 ;  returned  to  Watertown  Arsenal  Oct.  20,  '81,  to  June 
23,  '86  ;  at  Fort  Lincoln,  N.  D.,  July  16,  '86,  to  Nov.  28,  '89;  at  Fort  Snelling, 

Minn.,  from  Dec.  1,  '89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — Chief  Ordnance  Officer, 

Dept.  of  Dakota,  since  July  14,  '86.  Commands  held— In  command  of  Fort  A. 
Lincoln  Ord.  Depot.  July  16,  '86,  to  Nov.  28,  '89 ;  in  command  of  Fort  Snelling, 
Ord.  Depot  since  Dec.  1,  '89. 

Pleasonton,  Alfred  (Major  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Dis- 
trict of  Columbia.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  '40 ;  graduated  July  1,  '44.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S. 
Drag.  July  1,  '44 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Drag.  Nov.  3,  '45  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  30,  '49 ;  Capt. 
2d  Cav.  March  3, '55 ;  Major  2d  Cav.  Feb.  15,  '62;  resigned  Jan.  1/68;  Brig. 
Gen.  Vol.  July  16,  '62  ;  accepted  July  25,  '62  ;  Maj.  Gen.  June  22,  '63;  accepted 
June  25,  '63 ;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  15,  '66 ;  appointed  Maj.  U.  S.  A.  Oct. 
19,  '88 ;  retired  Oct.  23,  '88,  Act  Oct.  19,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut. 
May  9,  '46,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto  and  Resaca  de  la  Palma ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  An- 
tietam,  Md. ;  Colonel  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  campaign  against  the  Insurgent  forces  under  the  rebel  Gen.  Price,  in 


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Missouri ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
field  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjt.  2d  Drag,  from  July  1,  '54,  to 
March  3,  '55. 

Plummer,  Edward  H.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland  Sept.  24, 
1855.  Retiring  year  1919.  Appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  73  ;  graduated  June  14,  77.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June 
15,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  29,  '84.  Service— Served  with  U.  S.  Corps  Cadet  at  Cen- 
tennial Exposition,  Philadelphia,  Penna.,  July,  76 ;  assigned  to  Co.  C,  10th  Inf., 
June  27,  77 ;  joined  regiment  in  field  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  Dec.  21,  77,  and  at- 
tached to  Co.  I ;  joined  Co.  C  Jan.  13,  78 ;  Co.  C  ordered  to  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.; 
stationed  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  from  Jan.  26,  78,  to  May  11,  79;  10th  Inf. 
transferred  to  Dept.  of  East;  stationed  at  Fort Mackinac,  Mich.,  from  May  31,  79, 
to  JuneS, '84;  attached  to  Co.  D,  10th  Inf.,  from  Oct.  5  to  Oct.  29,  '81,  serving 
with  it  at  Yorktown  Centennial  celebration  ;  station  changed  to  Fort  Union,  N. 
M.,  June,  '84 ;  on  det.  ser.  from  April  13  to  June  15,  '85,  measuring  with  odom- 
eters Old  Star  mail  route,  from  Las  Vegas,  N.  M.,  to  Mobita,  Texas, and  testify- 
ing before  U.  S.  Court  on  measurement.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M..  \ 
C.  S.  and  Adjt.  Batt.  10th  Inf.  (Cos.  F  &  I),  in  the  field,  Geromino  Campaign, 
from  July  4  to  Nov.  25,  '85;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  at  Datil  Creek. 
N.  M.,  (with  Co.  C)  and  Battalion  Adjutant  (Cos.  C,  10th  Inf.,  and  D  and  F,  13th 
Inf.)  from  April  24  to  Oct.  7,  '86,  Geromino  Campaign  ;  Post  Adjt.  Fort  Union, 
N.  M.,  from  Nov.  5,  '86,  to  Feb.  22,  '87 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Union,  N. 
M.,  from  Sept.  1  to  Dec.  1,  '87 ;  App.  R.  Q.  M.  10th  Inf.  May  7,  '88 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  from  May  1  to  Dec.  18,  '88;  station  changed  to 
Fort  Marcy,  Sante  Fe,  N.  M.,  Dec.  18,  '88 ;  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Marcy,  N.  M.,  from  Jan. 
23  to  Dec.  1,  '89 ;  in  charge  of  office  of  Chief  C.  S.  District  of  N.  M.,  from  Jan. 
23  to  Nov.  1,  '89  ;  Act.  Disbursing  Quartermaster  at  Sante  Fe,  N.  M.,  from  Jan. 
23  to  Aug.  31,  '89. 

Plummer,  Henry  V.  (Chaplain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from 
Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Chap.  9th  Cav.,  July  1,  '84;  accepted  July  12,  '84. 

Poe,  Orlando  M.  (Colonel  of  Eng.  and  Brevet  Brigadier-General).  Born 
in  Ohio,  March  7,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at 
the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '52;  graduated  July  1,  '56.  ,1  ••>»/•//  rank— 
Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Engineers,  July  1,  '56  ;  2d  Lieut.  October  7,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  1,  '60;  Col.  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.,  September  16,  71 ;  hon.  mustered  out  Feb.  1H, 
'63;  Brig.-Gen.Nov.  iM),  '•>:> ;  accepted  Feb.  16,  '63  ;  exp.  by  Con.  lim.  Mar.  4,  '63  ; 
trs.  to  U.  S.  Eng.,  Mar.  3,  '63 ;  Capt.  Mar.  3,  '63 ;  Maj.  Mar.  7,  '67  ;  Lieut.-Col.  June 
30,  '82;  Col.  July  23,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  July  6,  '64,  for  gallant  services 
in  the  siege  of  Knoxville;  Lieut.-Col.  Sep.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  capture 
of  Atlanta;  Col.  Dec.  21, '64,  for  gallant  services  in  the  capture  of  Savannah;  Brig- 
Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  terminating, 
with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  J.  E.  Johnston.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Col  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  from  Jan.  I,  73,  to  Feb.  8,  '84. 

Poindexter,  Jefferson  D.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Va., 
Nov.  28,  1865.  Retiring  year  1929.  App.  from  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83,  to  Jan.  16,  '84 ;  Asst.  Surg.  March 
11,  '87  ;  accepted  Mar.  14,  '87. 

Poland,  John  S.  (Lieut.-Colonel  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.,  Oct.  14,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  App.  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '56  ;  graduated  May  6,  '61.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Inf.,  May  6,  '»>f ; 
1st  Lieut.  June  6,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  27,  62 ;  unassigned  Apr.  17,  '69  ;  assd.  to  6th 
Inf.,  July  14,  '69;  Maj.  18th  Inf.,  Dec.  15,  '80;  Lieut.-Col.  21st  Inf.,  March  1,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Maj.  Dec.  13,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battles  of  Antietam  and  Shepardstown  Ford,  Md.,  and  Fredericksburg,  Va., 
Lieut.-Col.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chan- 
cellorsville,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  2d  Inf.  from  Aug.  10,  '61,  to 
June  27,  '62;  Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Hist.,  Geo.  and  Ethics,  M.  A.,  from  July  1,  '65, 
to  July  1,  '66;  Aug.  31,  71,  to  Aug.  28,  72. 


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Polhemus,  Adrian  S.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  8,  ;83 ; 
accepted  Feb.  19,  '84;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '88. 

Pollock,  Otis  W.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Aug.  7, 1833.  Retiring 
year  1897.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  63d  Ohio 
Inf.  Oct.  10,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  30,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  July  8,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  14th 
Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  Apr.  30,  '66;  transferred  to 
23d  Inf.  Sept.  21, '66;  Capt.  Jan.  22,73.  Honorably  mentioned— By  Col.  John 
W.  Sprague,  who  commanded  the  63d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  (for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Corinth  Oct.  4,  '62),  in  his  official  report.  Service — Sta- 
tioned at  Marietta,  Ohio ;  moved  with  the  regiment  to  Commerce,  Mo.,  the  latter 
part  of  Feb.,  '62 ;  there  joined  Gen.  Pope's  array  and  marched  on  New  Madrid; 
after  which  accompanied  same  army  on  transports  down  the  Mississippi  to  the 
neighborhood  of  Fort  Pillow,  which  movement  being  abandoned,  returned  up  the 
Mississippi,  Ohio  and  Tennessee  to  Hamburg  Landing,  and  there  joined  in  the 
advance  on  Corinth  under  Gen.  Halleck  ;  was  present  at  the  affair  at  Farmington, 
also  immediately  after  at  the  evacuation  of  Corinth  and  its  occupation  by  Gen. 
Halleck ;  present  at  battle  of  luka.  Miss.,  Sept.  19,  '62,  under  Gen.  Rosecrans ; 
resisting  attack  by  Confederate  troops  under  Price  and  Van  Dorn ;  accompanied 
Grant's  movement  towards  Grenada,  Miss. ;  ordered  back  from  near  Oxford  with 
Fuller's  Ohio  brigade  to  repel  Forrest's  attack  on  our  communications  in  Ten- 
nessee ;  returned  to  Corinth  May,  '63 ;  relieved  troops  in  Memphis,  which  were 
ordered  to  Vicksburg  ;  on  duty  as  member  of  general  court-martial  at  Memphis 
during  the  summer  of  '63 ;  in  the  fall  joined  the  troops  returning  from  Vicksburg 
and  marched  to  and  occupied  the  railroad  between  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Hunts- 
ville,  Ala.;  present  at  the  capture  of  Decatur,  Ala.,  its  occupation  and  defense,  in 
the  spring  of  '64 ;  when  the  troops  marched  thence  to  Chattanooga  in  April  he 
occupied  the  same  position  on  staff  of  4th  Div.,  16th  Army  Corps,  and  continued  to 
do  so  until  Jan.,  '65,  the  division  in  the  mean  time  having  been  changed  to  1st  Div., 
17th  Corps;  commenced  the  Atlanta  campaign  about  the  1st  of  May,  '64;  assist. 
provost-marshal  and  judge-advocate  17th  Corps  from  April,  '65,  until  mustered 
out  July  8,  '65  ;  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  May  to  Dec.,  '66 ;  in  California, 
to  March,  '67 ;  at  Ft.  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  and  Ft.  Dalles,  Oregon ;  stationed  at 
Camp  Warner,  Oregon,  and  on  recruiting  service  from  Oct., '67,  to  Dec.,  '69; 
stationed  at  Portland,  Oregon,  and  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  Ty.,  until  February  3, 
'72 ;  moved  thence  to  Arizona ;  stationed  at  Fort  Whipple,  A.  T.,  from  March  20, 
to  Jan.  22,  '73;  rejoined  at  Ft.  McDowell,  A.  T.,  Nov.  7,  73;  with  Co.  C,  at  post, 
until  July  7,  74 ;  moved  thence  with  regiment  to  Dept.  of  the  Platte  ;  stationed 
at  Fort  Omaha  from  Sept.  4,  74,  until  March  11,  76;  moved  thence  to  Sidney  Bar- 
racks ;  with  company  at  post  until  Nov.  2,  76 ;  went  thence  on  Powder  River  ex- 
pedition under  General  Crook  until  Jan.,  77 ;  after  returning  was  stationed  at  Ft. 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  until  July  21,  78;  during  the  summer  of  77  was  at  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  with  eight  companies  of  the  regiment  with  other  troops,  who  were  ordered 
there  for  the  purpose  of  suppressing  the  labor  rioters ;  stationed  at  Fort  Hays, 
Kan.,  from  July,  78,  until  Feb.,  79;  was  in  the  campaign  in  pursuit  of  the  Chey- 
ennes  who  had  escaped  from  the  Indian  Territory  in  the  fall  of  78 ;  went  from 
Fort  Hays  in  Feb.,  79,  to  North  Fork  of  the  Canadian ;  remained  there  in  can- 
tonment until  May,  '80 ;  moved  thence  to  the  Uncompahgre  River  in  Colorado ; 
was  in  the  field  during  the  summer,  and  escort  to  the  Ute  commission  during  their 
negotiations  with  the  Utes,  which  resulted  in  the  removal  of  the  Uncompahgre 
Utes  to  their  present  reservation  in  Utah,  and  the  Southern  Utea  to  their  present 
location  ;  stationed  at  cantonment  on  the  Uncompahgre,  Col.,  from  the  fall  of  '80 
until  Sept.,  '81 ;  moved  thence  to  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Oct.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Porter,  N. 
Y.,  since  June,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Fuller's  Ohio  Brigade, 
from  Nov.,  '63,  to  Mar.,  '64 ;  chief  of  grand  guards  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  John  D. 
Stevenson  in  '64,  and  same  position  on  staff  of  4th  Div.,  16th  Army  Corps,  from 
April,  '64,  till  Jan.,  '65 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  a  detachment  in  the  field  '67 ; 
A.  A.  A.  G.,  Dist.  of  the  Lakes,  Oregon;  Adjt.  23d  Inf.  Dec.  7,  '69,  to  Jan.  22,  73; 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Siege  and  capture  of  New  Madrid  and  Island  No.  10 ; 


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battle  of  luka,  Miss.,  Sept  19,  '62;  battle  of  Corinth  Oct.  4,  '62;  the  battles  of 
Resaca,  Dallas,  action  of  Big  Shanty,  battles  of  Kenesaw  Mountain  and  neighbor- 
hood of  Atlanta;  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Hood,  Sherman's  march  to  the 
sea,  and  capture  of  Savannah,  Ga.;  commanded  the  63d  Ohio  Infantry  during 
the  Carolina  campaign,  and  engaged  at  the  actions  of  Salkahatchie  and  Edisto, 
Parker's  Cross  Roadb,  Decatur,  Ala.,  in  '64.  Commands  held — Co.  C,  23d  Inf.  and 
Post  of  Ft.  McDowell,  A.  T.,  Nov.  7,  73,  to  July  7,  74 ;  Co.  and  Post  of  Sidney 
Barracks  from  May  11,  76,  to  Nov.  2,  76.  History— He  is  a  Marksman  and  Sharp- 
shooter and  wears  the  badges,  but  has  received  no  medals ;  his  great-grandfather 
(James  Jordon  Heron)  was  a  Major  in  the  War  of  the  Revolution  under  Wash- 
ington; he  took  part  in  the  grand  review  of  Sherman's  Army  at  Washington  in 
the  spring  of  1865,  as  a  member  of  the  staff  of  Gen.  F.  P.  Blair,  commanding  17th 
Army  Corps. 

Pollock,  Robert  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Sept.  17,  1819- 
Retired.  Appointed  from  California— -Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— Sergeant  Co. 
H,  1st  Va.  Vol.  Inf.  Jan'y  6,  '47;  discharged  May  6,  '47;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Va. 
Vol.  Inf.  May  6,  '47;  hon.  must,  out  July  31,  '48;  Major  3d  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.,  Sept. 
4,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  12,  '61 ;  Colonel  March  29,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  14, 
'64;  Lieut.  Col.  2d  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.,  Jan.  7,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  23,  '66 ;  1st 
Lieut.  32d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Feb.  18,  '67;  trs.  to  21st  Inf.  April 
19,  '69;  Capt.  Feb.  19,  73;  retired  Sept.  17,  '83,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Colonel  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services. 

Pond,  George  E.  (Captain  and  Ass't  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Connecticut. 
Appointed  from  Connecticut.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '68;  gradu- 
ated June  14,  72.  Actual  rank— Private  Co.  K,  21st  Conn.  Vol.  Inf.  Dec.  9,  '63; 
discharged  June  7,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  18, 
'81 ;  Captain  and  Ass't  Quartermaster,  Oct.  13,  '83;  accepted  Oct.  30,  '83. 

Poole,  De  Witt  C.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  New  York  Sept,  28, 
1828.  Retiring  year  1892.  Appointed  from  Wisconsin— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank-l&t  Lieut.  1st  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  May  17,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  August  21,  '61 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  12th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  resigned  July  3,  '63;  Lieut.  Colonel 
Vet.  Res.  Corps  Nov.  15,  '63 ;  accepted  Nov.  25,  '63 ;  resigned  Feb.  10,  '66 ; 
Captain  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  April  1,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  2»'», 
'69;  assigned  to  22d  Inf.  Oct.  25,  70 ;  Major  and  Paymaster  July  5,  '82;  accepted 
July  20,  '82.  Staff  i,»*iti»n*  occupied— AHj't  1st  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  Irom  June  24,  '61, 
to  Aug.  21,  '61.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  campaign  of 
Upper  Potomac '61;  with  regiment  in  campaign  in  Southwestern  Missouri  winter 
of  '62;  in  expedition  sent  to  reinforce  army  in  New  Mexico,  from  Fort  Riley, 
Kansas ;  joined  expedition  into  Central  Mississippi  winter  of  '63 ;  in  advance  on 
the  Tallahatchie  River,  Miss. ;  returned  to  Memphis,  Tenn. ;  ordered  to  Vicks- 
burg  '63;  ordered  to  duty  in  Washington  June,  '64;  joined  regiment  at  White 
House  Landing,  Va. ;  ordered  to  Washington,  Acting  Provost  Marshal  District 
of  Columbia,  July, '64;  ordered  in  charge  Provost  Marshal's  office,  Utica,  New 
York,  thence  to  Baltimore,  Md.,  thence  to  Scranton,  Penn'a,  thence  to  duty  with 
Chief  Mustering  Officer  State  of  Wisconsin  '64-5 ;  Dec.,  '65,  Commissioner  Freed- 
man's  Bureau,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  resigned  March,  '56 ;  joined  regiment  Memphis, 
Tenn. ;  on  reconstruction  duty  with  company  in  Western  Tennessee  and  Georgia 
'67-68;  Indian  Agent  Sioux  Indiana,  Dakota,  from  June,  '69,  to  Dec.,  70;  ass'd 
to  22d  Inf.  Oct.,  70;  with  company  in  expeditions  to  Yellowstone  country  in  71 
to  73 ;  garrison  duty,  72 ;  riots  New  Orleans  74-5 ;  Sioux  Indian  war  76-7 ; 
labor  riots  Chicago  and  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa.,  July,  77 ;  garrison  duty  78;  Western 
Texas,  79-80;  recruiting  service  New  York,  '81-82;  at  different  stations  from 
'82  to  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  the  engagement  at  Falling  Waters,  Va., 
'61 ;  engagement  on  the  Cold  Water  and  at  Hernando,  Miss.,  May,  '63 ;  in  the 
siege  and  capture  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  June  and  July,  '63. 

Poore,  Benjamin  A.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
, \ctual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 


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Pope,  Benjamin  F.  (Major  and  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  in 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst. 
Surgeon  10th  N.  Y.  H.  Art.  July  18,  '64,  to  July  19,  '65 ;  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A. 
May  14,  '67 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  May  13,  '69 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  Sept. 
16,  '85.  Service — Served  with  regiment,  18th  Corps,  Army  of  the  James,  in  front 
of  Petersburg  and  Richmond,  Va. ;  present  in  General  Sheridan's  Shenandoah 
Valley  campaign,  and  at  the  occupation  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  to  date  of  discharge; 
at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  from  April,  '67,  to  Sept.,  '68,  when  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Cali- 
fornia; at  Fort  Halleck,  Nevada,  Nov., '68,  to  Nov.,  '69;  Dep.  of  Arizona  to 
Feb.,  71 ;  Dep.  of  South  at  Elizabethtown,  Ky.,  and  Humboldt,  Tenn.,  to  May, 
'74 ;  Dep.  of  Texas  at  Fort  Stockton  to  May,  '78  ;  ordered  to  New  York  for  ex- 
amination for  promotion  May,  '78 ;  Dep.  of  the  East  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H., 
to  Sept.,  '80  ;  Dep.  of  Dakota  at  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  to  April,  '82  ;  on  duty  in  the 
office  of  the  Surgeon-General  U.  S.  A.,  in  charge  of  the  division  of  records  and 
pensions  to  Dec.,  '86  ;  on  duty  in  Dep.  of  Texas  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Feb.,  '87,  to 
Oct.,  '89;  in  Dep.  of  Arizona  at  Whipple  Bks.,  A.  T.,  since  Oct.,  '89. 

Pope,  James  Worden  (Captain  and  Asst.  Quar.).  Born  in  Louisville,  Ky., 
June  6,  1846.  Retiring  year  1910 ;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Acad.  Sept,  1,  '64 ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 
June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  '79;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  20,  '85.  Ser- 
vice— Joined  5th  Inf.  at  Fort  Riley,  and  was  assigned  to  Co.  A,  at  Fort  Lyon,Col. ; 
served,  at  his  own  request,  with  a  detachment  in  the  Indian  expedition  under 
Gen.  Carr  in  the  winter  of  '68  and  '69 ;  served  with  Co.  in  the  Indian  expedition 
from  Kit  Carson,  Col.,  in  '69;  stationed  at  Fort  Wallace,  '69  and  '70  ;  went  with 
Co.  to  quell  Indian  disturbance  below  Pueblo,  Col.,  in  '73  ;  served  at  his  own  re- 
quest throughout  Gen.  Miles'  campaign  against  the  Cheyenne,  Arapahoe  and 
Kiowa  Indians  in  '74  and  '75,  as  Artillery  and  Ordnance  Officer  ;  recommended  for 
a  brevet  captaincy  for  distinguished  and*  valuable  services  in  bringing  the  artillery 
detachment  into  action  in  the  engagement  of  Aug.  3,  '74,  and  important  services 
rendered  during  the  campaign  ;  relieved  at  his  own  request  from  duty  as  Adj.  at 
U.  S.  Mil.  Prison  to  join  his  Co.,  going  to  take  part  in  Sioux  campaign  after  the 
death  of  Custer;  served  in  Gen.  Miles'  campaigns  against  the  Sioux  in  '76  and 
'77,  and  took  part  in  the  Indian  fights  of  Cedar  Creek  and  Wolf  Mountains  ;  ap- 
pointed Acting  Ordnance  Officer  in  charge  of  Tongue  River  Ordnance  Depot  in 
'77  ;  served  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.  Ter.,  Jan.,  '84,  to  April,  '85 ;  stationed  at  the 
General  Depot  of  the  Q.  M.  Dep.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  April  to  Sept.,  '85.  Staff  po- 
sitions occupied— Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  in  '69;  Post  Adj.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kas.,  '71  to  '73 ;  Adj.  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison  '75-76;  Adj.  of  the 
Cantonment  of  Tongue  River,  M.  T. ;  Adj.  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison  May,  '81,  to  Jan.,  '84  ; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  Disbursing  Officer  of  the  Q.  M.  Dep.  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison,  Ft. 
Leavenworth,  Kas.,  Sept.  26,  '85.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Took  part  in  the  Indian 
fights  of  Cedar  Creek  and  Wolf  Mountains  '77.  Commands  held— Com.  Co.  "  E," 
5th  Inf.,  in  Sioux  campaign  '76  ;  in  command  of  Tongue  River  Ordnance  Depot 
until  Aug.,  79 ;  in  command  of  the  prison  guard  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Prison  until  May, 
'81 ;  Com.  Co.  "  E,"  5th  Inf.,  Sept.,  '84,  to  March,  '85 ;  commandant  of  the  Leav- 
enworth Military  Prison  since  Jan.  1,  '88.  History— Grandson  of  Colonel  James 
Johnson,  of  Kentucky,  who  was  Lieut.-Colonel  of  the  Kentucky  Cavalry  Regiment 
of  his  brother,  Colonel  Richard  M.  Johnson  (afterwards  Vice-President  of  the 
United  States),  which  took  a  distinguished  part  in  the  campaign  which  culmin- 
ated in  the  battle  of  the  Thames  in  '13. 

Pope,  John  (Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '38;  graduated  July  1, 
'42.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Eog.  July  1,  '42 ;  2d  Lieut.  May  9,  '46 ; 
1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '53  ;  Capt.  July  1,  '56;  Brig.  Gen.  July  14,  '62;  Brig.  Gen. 
Vol.  May  17,  '61;  accepted  June  18, '61;  Maj.  Gen.  March  21, '62 ;  accepted 
March  22,  '82;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  Oct.  26, '82 ;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  30,  '82 ;  retired  March  16,  '86,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  23,  '46,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  several 
conflicts  at  Monterey,  Mexico ;  Capt.  Feb.  23,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 


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conduct  in  the  battle  of  Buena  Vista,  Mexico;  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Island  No.  10. 

Pope,  John,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from  111. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '64 ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  26th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '68;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assd.  to 
1st  Art.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st.  Lieut.  Nov.  22,  77. 

Porter,  Charles  (Captain  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Nov.  23,  1838.  Retir- 
ing year,  1902;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  Rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  E 
and  Qm.  Sgt.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  April  26,  '58,  to  Nov.  27,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf. 
Oct.  31,  '63;  accepted  Nov.  27,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '65;  trs.  to  8th  Inf.  Jan. 
18,  '70;  Capt.  Aug.  1,  72.  Service— At  various  posts  in  Utah  and  New  Mexico ; 
participated  in  campaign  against  Navajo  Indians  winter  of  '60-61,  and  in  opera- 
tions against  Confederate  forces  in  New  Mexico  '62;  operating  against  Indians 
on  the  plains  and  in  New  Mexico  Sep.  to  Dec.,  '64,  March  to  July,  "65 ;  at  Fort 
Lyon,  Col.,  from  Nov.,  '67,  to  April,  '68 ;  en  route  to  Jefferson  City  Penitentiary, 
Mo.,  with  prisoners,  April,  '68;  on  leave  of  absence  April-May,  '68;  on  duty  at 
Bedloe's  Island,  New  York,  May  to  Aug.,  '68;  en  route  with  recruits  to  Fifth  In- 
fantry Aug.  and  Sep.,  '68  ;  operating  against  hostile  Indians  on  the  plains  from 
Oct.,  '68,  to  Feb.,  '69 ;  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  '66  to  June, 
'67;  at  Fort  Sumter,  N.  M.,  with  Co.  A,  until  November,  '67 ;  transferred 
to  Co.  H,  8th  Infantry,  Jan.  18,  70 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Columbia,  S.  C., 
and  with  Co.  C  at  Spartanburg,  S.  C.,  from  March  to  Oct.,  70  ;  at  David's  Island, 
N.  Y.,  with  Co.  from  Oct.,  70,  to  July  5,  72 ;  en  route  to  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  and 
on  Yellowstone  expedition  to  Oct.,  72  ;  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  from  Oct.,  7:2, 
to  May,  73 ;  en  route  to  Dakota  on  Yellowstone  expedition  and  on  return  route 
therefrom  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  from  May  to  Oct..  73 ;  at  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell  to  Feb.  22,  74;  en  route  to  and  at  Spotted  tail  Agency,  Dak.,  Feb.  until 
July,  74;  en  route  to  Camp  Verde,  Ariz.,  until  Sep.,  74 ;  at  Camp  Verde  until 
Oct.,  75;  at  Prescott,  Ariz.,  until  July,  76;  at  Camp  Verde,  A.  T.,  until  July, 
78;  on  Bannock  campaign  in  Oregon  and  Idaho  July  to  Oct.,  78  ;  on  leave  of 
absence  April  to  Aug.,  79;  on  general  recruiting  service  Aug.,  79,  to  Aug.,  '80; 
at  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  until  Sep.,  '81 ;  on  detached  service  against  nostile 
Apaches  in  Arizona  Sep.  6  to  Dec.  21,  '81 ;  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  from  Dec. 
21,  '81,  to  July  26,  '82;  en  route  to,  stationed  at,  in  command  of,  Fort  Gaaton, 
Cal.,  from  July  26,  '82,  to  Feb.  26,  '83,  present  date;  acting  Indian  agent  Hoopa 
Valley  Agency,  Cal.,  Aug.  1,  '82,  to  '85 ;  at  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  '90.  Staff  posi- 
tion* occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Bayard  '66-7 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort 
Wallace,  Kansas,  Oct.  to  Dec.,  '69.  Commands  held — Commanding  Fort  Marcy, 
N.  M.,  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '65;  in  command  of  Co.  E,  5th  Inf.,  Sep.  to  Dec.,  '66;  de- 
tachments of  Cos.  I  and  G,  3d  Cav.,  in  action  against  Navajo  Indians  at  the 
Bosyne  Redundo,  N.  M.,  July,  '67  (slightly  wounded) ;  Co.  B,  Indian  Scoute,  on 
scouts  after  hostile  Apaches  in  Sep.  and  Oct.,  76 ;  post  June  to  Dec.,  77;  May  to 
July,  78;  Co.  B,  Indian  Scouts,  June,  77,  to  July,  78;  scouts  after  hostile 
Apaches  Sep.,  77,  Jan.,  Feb.,  April,  May  and  June,  78;  at  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  in 
command  of  post  Oct.,  78,  to  April,  79. 

Porter,  Pitz-John  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H. 
'22.  Retired.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'41 ;  graduated  July  1,  '45.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '45  ;  2d 
Lieut.  June  18,  '46 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  29,  '47 ;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  June  27,  '56 ; 
accepted  August  3,  '56;  Col.  15th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  26,  '61 ;  Brig. 
Gen.  May  17,  '61;  accepted  August  9,  '61 ;  Maj.  Gen.  July  4,  '62;  accepted  July 
26,  '62;  out  of  service  Jan.  21,  '63  ;  Col.  of  Inf.  August  5,  '86,  to  rank  May  14,  '61 ; 
accepted  August  7,  '86  ;  retired  August  7,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  G. 
on  staff  of  Gen.  P.  F.  Smith,  com'dg.  in  Kansas  in  '56 ;  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Albert 
Sidney  Johnston  in  '57;  A.  I.  G.  at  Hdqrs  N.  Y.  City  in  '60.  Brevet  ra/i/fc— Bvt. 
Capt.  Sept.  8,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Molino  del 
Rey;  Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  13,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of 
Chapultepec;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  June  27,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  at 
the  battle  of  Chickahomiuy,  Va.  History— Sou  of  Capt.  John  Porter,  of  the  U.  S. 


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Navy,  and  nephew  of  Com.  David  Porter,  of  "Essex  "  renown.  He  received  his 
initial  instruction  at  the  school  of  Benj.  Hallowell,  Alexandria,  Va.  His  educa- 
tion was  continued  at  the  well-known  Phillips  Academy,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  and  he 
prepared  for  the  Mil.  Academy  at  West  Point  by  a  course  of  study  at  the  school  of 
Stephen  M.  Weld,  at  Jamaica  Plains,  Mass.,  in  '45;  at  West  Point  as  an  assistant 
in  the  Dep.  of  Art.  and  Cav.,  and  engaged  in  instructing  the  cadets  during  en- 
campment, and  was  later  sent  to  join  his  regiment  at  Fort  Monroe.  In  July,  '46, 
joined  the  army  operating  against  Mexico  at  Port  Isabel,  Texas,  and  saw  active 
service  at  Saltillo  in  the  same  year.  In  Jan.,  '47,  he  embarked  at  Brazos  and  ac- 
companied Gen.  Scott's  army,  performing  more  or  less  conspicuous  service  during 
the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz  and  the  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras,  Molino  del 
Rey,  and  at  the  siege  of  Chapultepec  and  the  capture  of  Mexico.  At  Contreras 
Porter's  company  recaptured  two  guns  belonging  to  his  regiment  which  had  been 
taken  at  Buena  Vista.  Gen.  Scott  then  mounted  the  company.  At  the  last  ac- 
tion during  the  war— the  sanguinary  fight  at  the  capture  of  the  Garita  of  Belen— 
Porter  was  wounded,  while  the  other  two  officers  of  his  company  were  killed,  arid 
27  put  of  30  non-com,  officers  and  privates  were  killed  or  wounded.  In  '49  was 
assigned  to  duty  at  the  Mil.  Acad.,  where  he  remained  until  '55.  Here  he  occu- 
pied the  positions,  successively,  of  Asst.  Inst.  of  Nat.  and  Exp.  Phil.,  Asst.  Ins.  of 
Art.,  Adj.  of  the  Mil.  Acad.,  and,  finally,  Ins.  of  Art.  and  Cav.  In  Kansas  and 
served  during  the  Kansas  troubles.  In  '57,  while  on  duty  at  the  headquarters  of 
the  army  in  N.  Y.  City,  Porter  was  assigned  to  duty  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Albert 
Sidney  Johnston,  and  accompanied  that  officer  to  Utah,  enduring  with  him  the 
hardships  and  annoyances  of  that  campaign  in  the  Rocky  Mountains,  and  of  two 
years'  residence  among  the  resentful  and  murderous  Mormons.  On  one  occasion 
during  this  campaign,  while  at  Salt  Lake  City,  it  fell  to  Major  Porter  to  exercise 
an  act  of  discretion  which  doubtless  prevented  a  bloody  riot.  A  sergeant  in  the 
U.  S.  army  was  brutally  murdered  by  a  Mormon  in  the  public  streets.  There  were 
nearly  a  thousand  Gentiles  in  the  city,  who  were  roused  by  the  act  to  the  highest 
pitch  of  resentment,  and  it  needed  but  a  word  from  Major  Porter,  who  was  in 
command,  to  have  at  once  brought  about  reprisals.  Recognizing  the  importance 
of  his  attitude,  however,  Porter  refrained  from  any  word  or  act  that  might  have 
given  occasion  for  retaliation,  and  the  danger  was  avoided.  His  private  reports 
to  Gen.  Scott  of  this  and  other  Mormon  outrages  were  sent  by  the  latter  to  the 
government,  indorsed  as  follows,  in  his  own  handwriting: 

"  This  is  a  private  letter  from  Johnston's  Chief  of  Staff,  but  very  interesting.  I  wish  the  Se  jretary  of  War 
may  find  time  to  read  and  return  it.  ...  This  familiar  letter,  written  in  the  freedom  of  friendship,  is  full  of 
information  and  encouragement.  Asking  the  Secretary's  indulgence  towards  the  capital  soldier,  the  writer- 
gallant,  intelligent  and  frank — the  Department  cannot  fail  to  profit  by  its  perusal,  and  so  may  the  com- 
mander of  the  Utah  reinforcements.  WINFIELD  SCOTT." 

In  the  autumn  of  '60  Porter  was  assigned  to  duty  at  the  headquarters  of  the 
army  in  N.  Y.  City  as  Asst.  Insp.  Gen.,  in  which  capacity,  in  Nov.,  he  inspected, 
by  order  of  the  War  Department,  the  defenses  in  Charleston  Harbor,  and  recom- 
mended that  they  should  be  strengthened  and  supplied  with  additional  force, 
ammunition  and  provisions.  As  a  result  of  this  inspection  and  of  Major  Porter's 
recommendations,  Maj.  Robert  Anderson  was  placed  in  command  of  Ft.  Moultrie 
and  carried  out  the  plans  recommended  by  Porter  and  arranged  between  them,  to,  at 
the  proper  time,  abandon  Moultrie  and  take  possession  of  Sumter.  The 
secession  of  the  Southern  States  now  began,  and  Major  Porter  was  sent  to  Texas 
and  to  reinforce  the  garrison  at  Key  West  and  Dry  Tortugas,  a  task  requiring 
great  judgment,  patience  and  tact.  He  acquitted  himself  to  the  satisfaction  of 
his  superior  officers,  and  saved  to  the  service  a  brave  and  useful  force  of  regular 
troops  which  would  else  have  been  swallowed  up  or  crippled  as  all  others  were  by 
the  Confederacy.  In  April,  '61,  Porter  was  on  duty  in  the  Adj. -General's  office 
in  Washington,  when  he  was  chosen  by  the  Sec.  of  War,  Hon.  Simon  Cameron, 
and  by  Gen.  Scott,  to  superintend  the  protection  of  the  railroad  between  Baltimore 
and  Harrisburg  against  Baltimore  rioters  and  maintain  communication  through 
Baltimore  to  Washington.  For  this  purpose  he  was  directed  to  make  use  of  "any 
troops  to  be  found  in  Harrisburg  or  thereabouts" — these  being  about  3000 
"ninety-days' "  volunteers,  and  400  regulars  from  Carlisle  Barracks,  under  Major 


468  RECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  FOR 

George  H.  Thomas.  His  exertions  in  carrying  out  this  important  move  were  so 
judicious  and  energetic  that  he  obtained  through  it  the  entire  confidence  of 
Secretary  Cameron  and  the  Governor  of  Pennsylvania  (Curtin),  which  was  never 
afterwards  shaken.  The  failure  to  reopen  communication  with  Washington  was 
alone  prevented  by  the  President  ordering  him  to  withdraw  the  troops  from  the 
vicinity  of  Baltimore  and  send  them  to  Washington  via  Philadelphia  and 
Annapolis.  It  was  at  this  time  that,  having  been  shown  telegrams  from  Hon. 
Frank  P.  Blair  which  had  been  sent  to  Governor  Curtin,  and  which  asked  for  per- 
mission to  muster  in  troops  for  the  protection  of  Missouri,  communications  with 
Washington  being  then  interrupted,  Porter  took  upon  himself  the  responsibility  of 
replying  to  the  telegrams  in  the  name  of  the  Secretary  of  War,  and  of  giving  the 
necessary  authorization.  This  act  was  afterwards  approved  by  the  War  Depart- 
ment, and  General  Blair  personally  thanked  him  for  the  interposition,  "which 
saved  Missouri  to  (he  Union"  Porter's  duty  at  this  period  included  the  organizing 
three-months'  volunteers  in  Pennsylvania  to  protect  the  country  north  of  the 
Potomac,  and  for  this  purpose  he  was  assigned  to  the  staff  of  Gen.  Robert 
Patterson,  then  commanding  the  Dept.  of  Pennsylvania.  Many  of  the  organi- 
zations which  he  then  effected  afterwards  became  the  nucleus  of  the  celebrated 
"  Army  of  the  Potomac."  Until  Aug.,  '61,  he  served  with  this  army  in  the  field, 
under  Gen.  Patterson  and  his  successor,  Gen.  Banks.  In  recognition  of  his 
services  Major  Porter  was  now  appointed,  by  the  Secretary  of  War,  Colonel  of 
the  Fifteenth  Inf.,  and  soon  afterwards  Brig.-Gen.  of  Vols.,  and  was  assigned  to 
duty  in  Washington  to  organize  regiments  into  brigades  and  assign  them  to 
divisions.  Gen.  Porter  was  next  assigned  to  Fort  Corcoran  to  relieve  Gen. 
William  T.  Sherman,  transferred  to  command  in  the  West.  Here  he  organized  a 
division  which  soon  obtained  a  high  reputation  as  a  model  for  the  discipline  and 
drill  of  its  members.  In  the  spring  of  '62  General  Porter  was  assigned  with  his 
division  to  Heintzelman's  corps,  and  ordered  to  the  Peninsula.  He  was  appointed 
Governor  of  the  Siege  of  Yorktown,  and  after  the  surrender  of  that  stronghold 
received,  with  the  sanction  of  the  President,  the  command  of  the  Fifth  Army 
Corps,  composed  of  his  own  divisien  (subsequently  Morell'sV  Sykes'  division  of 
regulars  and  volunteers,  and  Hunt's  reserve  artillery,  and  subsequently  McCall's 
division  of  Penn.  volunteers.  With  this  corps  he  fought  the  battles  of  New 
Bridge,  Hanover  Court-house,  Mechanicsville,  Gaines'  Mill,  Turkey  Bridge  and 
Malvern.  For  meritorious  services  in  this  campaign  Gen.  Porter  was,  without 
solicitation,  brevetted  a  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  regular  army  and  appointed  a  Maj.-Gen. 
of  Vol.  From  the  Peninsula  Gen.  Porter  was  transferred  with  his  corps  to 
Northern  Virginia.  While  marching  to  Fort  Monroe,  whence  he  was  to  embark 
for  Aquia  Creek,  he  was  ordered  to  stop  at  Williarasburg  till  all  the  army  should 
pass  him,  when  he  would  become  the  rear-guard.  Becoming  reliably  informed 
that  Lee  was  hastening  to  crush  Pope  before  he  could  be  reinforced  by  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  Porter  resumed  the  responsibility  and  continued  his  march,  and 
therebv  joined  Pope  at  least  four  days  earlier  than  if  he  had  complied  with  orders. 
This  deviation  from  orders  was  at  first  condemned,  but  when  informed  of  the 
reason  was  highly  approved  by  the  commander  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
He  served  under  Gen.  Pope  for  several  days  at  the  close  of  his  remarkable  cam- 
paign, fighting  under  him  the  memorable  second  battle  of  Bull  Run.  He  was 
then  assigned  to  command  on  the  west  bank  of  the  Potomac  in  order  to  secure  the 
defenses  of  Washington,  his  lines  extending  from  Ft.  Corcoran  to  Hunting  Creek. 
The  purpose  of  this  order  having  been  achieved,  Gen.  Porter  was  directed  to 
rejoin  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  then  under  the  command  of  Gen.  McClellan, 
moving  against  Lee  in  Maryland.  As  a  special  proof  of  the  confidence  placed  in 
him,  Gen.  Porter  was  directed  by  the  Sec.  of  War  (Stanton)  and  the  Gen. -in-Chief 
(Halleck)  to  select  a  division  of  12,000  men  from  among  several  divisions,  and  of 
a  commander  from  among  twenty  general  officers,  and  add  them  to  his  corps.  A  t 
Antietam  Gen.  Porter  commanded  the  centre  of  the  line  of  battle,  with  those 
troops  not  in  action,  protecting  the  supply-trains  of  the  whole  army  gathered  be- 
hind it.  He  sent  to  the  assistance  of  other  corps  a  large  part  of  his  command 
not  otherwise  employed  in  the  battle.  He  was  prompt  in  following  the  enemy  in 


FOR  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY,  469 

his  retreat  into  Virginia,  and  with  his  corps  alone  fought  the  battle  of  Shepherds- 
town,  capturing  four  guns,  two  of  which  had  been  lost  at  the  first  battle  of  Bull 
Run  by  one  of  his  brigade  commanders,  Gen.  Griffin.  Porter  continued  in  com- 
mand of  this  corps  until  Nov.,  '62,  when,  without  any  reason  being  assigned,  he 
was  relieved  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy.  This  was  on  Nov.  12,  and  Gen.  Mc- 
Clellan  had  been  removed  from  the  command  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  on  the 
5th.  Soon  after  his  arrival  in  Washington  an  order  was  issued  from  the  War 
Department  directing  the  formation  of  a  Military  Commission  to  examine  into 
charges  which  had  been  preferred  against  him  by  Gen.  Pope.  This  order  was 
afterwards  revoked  and  a  court-martial  ordered.  On  Nov.  25  Gen.  Porter  was 
placed  under  arrest,  without  the  nature  of  the  charges  made  by  Gen.  Pope  being 
communicated  to  him,  though  he  immediately  made  a  request  that  this  should  be 
done.  It  was  not  until  Dec.  1  that  the  accused  knew  with  what  offense  he  had 
been  charged,  though  the  court-martial  met  on  Nov.  27,  and  not  under  the  order 
of  the  President,  as  required  by  law,  but  that  of  the  Gen.-in-Chief,  Maj.  Gen. 
Halleck.*  The  proceedings  instituted  by  Pope  were  the  most  indefensible  and 
the  most  indecent  ever  submitted  by  our  Government  to  the  judgment  of  a  court. 
The  court-martial  found  Gen.  Porter  guilty  of  the  charges  preferred  against  him, 
and  he  was  dismissed  from  the  United  States  Army  Jan.  27,  '63.  To  use  Gen. 
Porter's  own  words,  he  was  "  convicted  of  wilfully  refusing  to  obey  orders ;  of 
refraining  from  giving  battle  in  aid  of  my  brother  soldiers  ;  of  neglecting  to  aid 
in  achieving  a  success,  the  failure  to  gain  which  caused  the  loss  of  the  lives  of 
thousands  of  men,  with  woful  disaster  to  my  country."  For  fifteen  years  Gen, 
Porter  languished  under  the  stigma  of  the  infamy  attached  to  such  a  verdict. 
Then,  on  the  20th  of  June,  78,  a  Board  of  Officers,  convened  by  order  of  Presi- 
dent Hayes,  after  repeated  applications  had  been  made  to  the  Government,  met, 
"  to  examine,  in  connection  with  the  record  of  the  trial  by  court-martial  of  Major 
Gen.  Porter,  such  new  evidence  relating  to  the  merits  of  said  case  as  is  now  on 
file  in  the  VVar  Department,  together  with  such  other  evidence  as  may  be  pre- 
sented to  said  Board,  and  to  report,  with  the  reasons  for  their  conclusions,  what 
action,  if  any,  in  their  opinion,  justice  requires  should  be  taken  by  the  President." 
This  Board,  or  Military  Commission,  consisting  of  Gens.  Schofield,  Terry  and 
Getty,  after  a  patient  and  thorough  examination  of  all  attainable  evidence,  and 
after  most  elaborate  arguments  on  both  sides  by  counsel  of  exceptional  learning 
and  acuteness,  rendered  a  decision  showing  the  errors  which  led  to  the  conviction 
of  Porter,  and  completely  vindicating  him  from  all  the  charges.  In  this  decision 
they  say  :  "  Porter's  faithful,  subordinate  and  intelligent  conduct  that  afternoon 
(August  29)  saved  the  Union  army  from  the  defeat  which  would  otherwise  have 
resulted  that  day  from  the  enemy's  more  speedy  concentration.  .  .  .  Porter  had 
understood  and  appreciated  the  military  situation,  and  so  far  as  he  had  acted 
upon  his  own  judgment  his  action  had  been  wise  and  judicious."  Further,  in  just 
criticism  of  the  verdict  of  the  court-martial,  the  Board  of  Officers  say :  "  These 
charges  and  specifications  certainly  bear  no  discernible  resemblance  to  the  facts 
of  the  case  as  now  established."  A  bill  authorizing  the  President  to  restore  him 
to  his  rank  was  continuously  defeated  until,  in  1885,  it  finally  passed  both  houses 
and  was  vetoed  by  President  Arthur,  on  the  ground  that  Congress  was  without 
constitutional  authority  to  pass  such  a  bill.  Following  is  the  bill  in  question, 
entitled  "A  bill  for  the  Relief  of  Fitz- John  Porter  " : 

"Whenat,  The  board  of  Army  officers  convened  by  the  President  of  the  United  States  by  special  orders 
numbered  seventy-eight,  headquarters  of  the  Army,  April  twelfth,  eighteen  hundred  and  seventy-eight,  to 
examine  into  and  report  upon  the  case  of  Fit/.-John  Porter,  late  a  major-general  of  the  United  States  volun- 
teers and  a  brevet  brigadier-general  and  colonel  of  the  Army,  having,  by  their  report  of  March  nineteenth, 
eighteen  hundred  and  seventy  nine,  stated  that,  in  their  opinion,  'justice  requires  at  his  [the  President  s] 
hands  such  action  as  may  be  necessary  to  annul  and  set  aside  the  findings  and  sentence  of  the  court-martial  in 
the  case  of  Major-General  Fitz-John  Porter,  and  to  restore  him  to  the  positions  of  which  that  sentence  de- 
prived him,  such  restoration  to  take  effect  from  the  date  of  dismissal  from  the  service  ;'  and 

"Whereas,  The  President,  on  the  fourth  day  of  May,  eighteen  hundred  and  eighty  two,  remitted  so  much 
of  the  sentence  of  said  court-martial  remaining  unexecuted  as  'forever  disqualified  the  said  Fitz-John  Porter 
from  holding  any  office  of  trust  or  profit  under  the  Government  of  the  United  States  : '  Therefore,  that  jus- 
tice may  be  done  the  said  Fitz-John  Porter,  and  to  carry  into  effect  the  recommendation  of  said  board— 

•  See  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  series  i.,  vol.  xii.,  part  ii. 


470  RECORDS  OF   LIVING    OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.    ARMY.  FOR 

"  B*  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  RepreneutiUioes  of  the  United  State*  of  America  in  Cungrett  aitenilled, 
That  the  President  be,  and  he  in  hereby,  authorized  to  nominate  and,  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of 
the  Senate,  to  appoint  Fits-John  Porter,  late  a  Major  General  of  the  United  States  Volunteers  and  a  Brevet 
Brigadier  General  and  Colonel  of  the  Army,  to  the  position  of  Colonel  in  the  Army  of  the  United  State*,  of 
the  same  grade  and  rank  held  by  him  at  the  time  of  his  dismissal  from  the  Army  by  sentence  of  court-mar- 
tial promulgated  January  twenty-seventh,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-three,  and,  in  his  discretion,  to  place 
him  on  the  retired  list  of  the  Army  as  of  that  grade,  the  retired  list  being  thereby  increased  in  number  to 
that  extent ;  and  all  laws  and  parts  of  laws  in  conflict  herewith  are  suspended  for  this  purpose  only  :  Pro- 
vided, That  said  Fitz-John  Porter  shall  receive  no  pay,  compensation  or  allowance  whatsoever  prior  to  his 
appointment  under  this  act." 

This  act  left  General  Porter  completely  vindicated  both  by  the  Military  Commis- 
sion and  by  the  Congress  of  the  United  States.  From  the  date  of  the  order  promul- 
gating Porter's  sentence  (Jan.  27,  '63)  to  the  spring  of  '64  he  was  virtually  with- 
out business  or  professional  occupation.  In  1864  he  went  to  Colorado  in  the  in- 
terest of  a  mining  company,  but  the  injury  occasioned  by  the  verdict  against  him 
followed  him  there,  and  a  bill  was  even  introduced  into  the  Legislature  ot  the 
Territory  requiring  his  expulsion  therefrom.  During  the  next  few  vears  Porter 
was  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Randolph  Brothers  in  New  York,  Hon.  Theodore  F. 
Randolph,  of  New  Jersey,  remaining  his  firm  friend  through  evil  as  through  good 
repute.  He  was  next  put  in  charge  of  the  construction,  at  Morristpwn,  N.  J.,  of 
an  asylum  for  the  insane,  on  which  was  expended  two  and  a  half  millions  of  dol- 
lars under  his  superintendence.  He  was  appointed  Commissioner  of  Public 
Works  in  the  city  of  New  York  to  fill  an  unexpired  term,  and  a  year  later  was 
nominated  for  the  full  term,  but  defeated  in  the  Board  of  Aldermen  on  political 
grounds.  He  was  next  made  Assistant  Receiver  to  the  Central  Railroad  of  New 
Jersey,  which  office  he  held  until  1882,  when,  the  necessity  for  the  position  hav- 
ing ceased  to  exist,  he  resigned.  In  1884  General  Porter  was  appointed  one  of 
the  Police  Commissioners  of  New  York,  which  office  he  held  till  May,  1888  when, 
on  expiration  of  his  term,  he  was  appointed  Fire  Commissioner.  He  retired  to 
private  life  May,  1889,  and  is  a  resident  of  New  York  City.  In  1&®  the  Khedive 
of  Egypt  offered  to  General  Porter  the  position  of  commander  of  his  army,  with 
the  rank  of  Major-General.  This  brilliant  offer  General  Porter  declined,  prefer- 
ring to  remain  in  his  own  country  to  secure,  in  time,  the  vindication  he  knew  he 
deserved.  He  recommended  for  the  position  General  Charles  P.  Stone,  who  ac- 
cepted service  in  the  Egyptian  army.  The  case  of  Fitz-John  Porter  stands  alone 
in  the  annals  of  our  military  history.  Numerous  appeals  to  reopen  the  case  were 
addressed  to  the  President  by  ex-Presidents  Franklin  Pierce  and  Millard  Fillmpre, 
Senators  Wilson,  Lafayette  F.  S.  Foster,  John  Sherman,  Ira  Harris,  William 
Wright,  and  Edward  Everett,  Robert  C.  Winthrop,  Amos  A.  Lawrence,  Gardner 
Howland  Shaw,  General  Banks,  Governor  Curtin,  Horace  Greeley,  and  others. 
Petitions  flowed  in,  signed  by  hundreds  of  officers  of  his  old  Fifth  Corps  and 
other  corps  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  all  urging,  in  the  name  of  truth  and 
justice,  a  rehearing  ;  and  to  these  were  joined  the  memorials  for  the  same  purpose 
from  the  Legislatures  of  N.  H.,  N.  J.,  Pennsylvania  and  Nevada,  and  from 
members  of  the  Legislature  and  citizens  of  Minnesota,  without  distinction  of 
party.  The  sudden  death  of  President  Lincoln  prevented  the  fulfillment  of  his 
expressed  intention  to  reopen  the  case.  President  Johnson's  promise  to  grant  a 
rehearing  was  not  fulfilled  only  because  of  General  Grant's  sudden  change  of 
mind  to  opposition,  and  because  Porter  did  not  desire  it  without  Grant's  recom- 
mendation. President  Hayes,  having  before  him  the  appeal  and  statement  of 
facts  from  Hon.  John  Tucker,  Assistant  Secretary  of  War  during  the  trial,  on  the 
earnest  and  persistent  appeals  of  Senator  Randolph,  of  New  Jersey,  and  against 
the  pressure  of  politicians,  convened  the  Schofield-Terry-Gettv  Advisory  Board, 
by  tne  judgment  of  which,  sustained  by  acts  of  Congress  and  despite  the  veto  of 
President  Arthur,  Porter  stands  before  his  countrymen  completely  and  trium- 
phantly exonerated  morally,  if  not  legally,  of  all  that  has  been  alleged  against 
nim.  And  this,  too,  independent  of  party,  by  the  united  action  of  all  Demo- 
cratic members  of  the  U.  S.  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  of  the 
voice  and  vote  of  Republican  Senators  Sewell,  Hoar,  Cameron  of  Pennsylvania, 
Jones  of  Nevada,  Sabin  and  Pike,  and  Representatives  Phelps,  Ray  of  N.  Y., 
Ray  of  New  Hampshire,  Bayne,  Lyman,  Burleigh,  Laird,  Ranney,  Bedford,  Rice, 


POS  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.    ARMY.  471 

Rockwell,  A.  H.  Smith,  O'Hara,  Howey,  Haynes,  Long  and  others.  But  the  most 
marked  among  Republican  acts  in  the  case  is  the  change  of  mind  of  General 
Grant,  the  honored  of  his  country  and  trusted  leader  of  the  Republican  Party. 
In  September,  1879,  Porter  asked  of  General  Grant  on  what  ground  he  had  ex- 
pressed certain  opinions  in  support  of  the  justice  of  his  sentence.  He  received 
assurance  from  Grant  that  though  he  never  studied  the  case  thoroughly,  he  deem- 
ed it  just  to  himself  as  well  as  to  Porter  to  investigate  it  then,  and  if  wrong  in 
opinion,  entertained  and  possibly  expressed,  he  would  be  glad  of  the  opportunity 
to  revoke  it  and  to  express  his  conclusions  in  writing  prior  to  the  meeting  of  Con- 
gress on  Dec.  2d.  That  date  was  fixed  by  Porter,  as  he  said  on  his  conclusions 
would  depend  whether  he  appealed  for  justice  to  Congress  direct  or  through  the 
President.  During  a  patient  and  earnest  study  of  the  case  running  up  to  Dec. 
19th,  General  Grant,  under  date  of  Dec.  9th,  wrote  to  Porter,  who  was  disturbed 
by  the  delay  :  "  I  can  say  now,  from  what  I  have  read,  I  believe  I  have  heretofore 
done  you  a  great  injustice  both  in  thought  and  speech;  and  if  of  the  same  opin- 
ion when  through  the  examination  of  your  case,  I  will  regard  it  a  most  solemn 
obligation  on  my  part  to  correct  the  wrong  so  far  as  I  have  any  responsibility  for 
it."  On  Dec.  19th  he  wrote  :  "  I  am  through  reading  the  papers  in  your  case.  I 
have  seen  nothing  to  change  the  views  I  have  already  expressed  to  you."  He  ex- 
pressed those  views  in  a  letter  addressed  to  the  President  under  date  of  Dec.  23d, 
which  he  sent  to  Porter  with  the  assurance  that  "  I  expect  to  follow  it  up  by  such 
course  as  circumstances  hereafter  may  dictate  as  necessary  and  proper.  I  sincerely 
hope  that  the  day  is  not  far  distant  when  you  will  receive  the  justice  which  I  feel 
sure  is  due  to  you."  That  truth  and  justice  were  higher  and  mightier  aims  to 
General  Grant  in  this  decision  than  political  expediency  and  personal  preference 
is  made  manifest  in  the  following  letter  written  to  a  friend — a  U.  S.  Senator  who 
had  inquired  the  grounds  on  which  he  had  taken  action  in  Porter's  behalf : 

NEW  YORK,  December  30, 1881. 

My  De*r  General :  I  have  your  letter  of  yesterday.  It  is  true  that  I  have  re-examined  the  proceedings 
of  the  Court  Martial  and  Court  of  Inquiry  in  Fitz-John  Porter's  case,  and  believe  sincerely  that  I  have  done 
him  an  injuatice,  and  have  so  written  to  the  President.  When  I  gave  General  Porter  the  letter  I  requested 
him  to  send  you  a  copy.  If  he  has  not  done  so,  he  will  or  I  will.  That  letter  will  explain  all  that  I  would 
otherwise  write  you  on  the  subject.  I  reluctantly  came  to  the  conclusion  I  did,  but  was  convinced  beyond  all 
preconceived  notions,  and  felt  it  due  to  un  accused  man  to  say  so. 

Very  truly  yours, 
GIN.  JOHN  A.  LOGAN.  U.  S.  GRANT. 

The  Comte  de  Paris,  on  satisfying  himself  that  the  pages  in  his  history  which 
recounted  the  facts  involving  the  case  of  General  Porter  had  done  the  latter  an 
injustice,  hastened  to  correct  them,  and  ranged  himself  on  the  side  of  the  accused. 
A  determination  not  to  rest  or  be  silent  until  justice  was  done  him,  combined  with 
the  stanch  fidelity  of  friends  who  were  loyal  to  him  by  reason  of  conviction  of 
his  innocence,  has  enabled  General  Porter  to  live  down  the  vile  accusations  of 
his  enemies,  and  to  accomplish  almost  entirely  his  cherished  purpose  of  restoring 
himself  to  his  proper  position  in  the  esteem  of  his  countrymen.  It  remains  only 
for  an  upright  government  to  complete  its  share  of  this  great  moral  purpose. 
An  act  of  Congress  (the  same  as  that  vetoed  by  President  Arthur)  was  approved 
by  President  Cleveland,  July,  1886.  Porter  was  reappointed  Colonel  in  the  Army, 
his  commission  dating  May  14,  1861.  Thus  his  record  of  former  service  was 
counted  and  the  records  of  the  Court  Martial  annulled  and  set  aside. 

Porter,  Jeremiah  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Texas— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Chap.  1st  111.  Vol.  L.  Art.  Feb.  1,  '62 ;  hon. 
must,  out  July  31,  '65;  Post  Chap.  U.  S.  A.  July  2,'  70;  accepted  Sept.  2,  70;  re- 
tired June  30,  '82,  by  operation  of  law. 

Post,  James  C.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  July  30,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June 
23,  '65  ;  trs.  to  Eng.  May  1,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '66 ;  Capt.  Oct.  10,  71 ;  Maj. 
Sept.  16, '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  Batt.  Eng.  from  June  17,  72,  to 
Sept.  13,  72.  Service— Served  on  artillery  duty  at  the  Military  Academy  July  5 
to  Sept.  1,  '65 ;  in  garrison  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Dec.  8,  '65,  to  Jan.  10,  '66  ;  as 
acting  ordnance  officer,  Dept.  of  Arkansas,  Jan.  10  to  July  1,  '66  (transferred  to 


472  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  POT 

Engineers  May  1,  '66) ;  served  with  Co.  E,  Eng.  Batt.,  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
July  1,  '66,  to  March  1,  '67  ;  as  assistant  engineer  in  the  improvement  of  Boston 
Harbor,  Mass.,  May  23  to  July  24,  '67 ;  in  the  construction  of  the  defenses  of 
Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  July  24  to  Sept.  1,  '67;  at  the  Military  Acad.,  Instructor  of 
Mathematics,  Sept.  1,  '67,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  with  Co.  B,  Eng.  Batt,  Willet's  Point,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.  1,  '71,  to  June  17,  '72;  com.  Co.  C,  Batt.  of  Eng.,  Sept.  13,  72,  to  May 
21,  74  ;  assistant  engineer  in  the  construction  of  the  defenses  of  Hampton  Roads, 
Va.,  Charleston  Harbor,  S.  C.,  Savannah,  Ga.,  and  of  the  river  and  harbor  im- 
provement in  South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  Florida  May  21,  74,  to  Nov.  28,  '82  ; 
in  temporary  charge  as  engineer  of  this  same  district  Nov.  28,  '82,  to  March  31, 
'83  ;  consulting  engineer  to  National  Board  of  Health  on  South  Atlantic  coast 
79  and  '80 ;  in  charge  of  the  improvements  of  the  Kentucky,  Tradewater,  Big 
Sandy,  Guyandotte  and  Little  Kanawha  Rivers,  Kentucky  and  West  Virginia, 
April  13,  '83,  to '87;  attached  to  U.  S.  Legation  at  London,  Eng.,  '90. 

Postlethwaite,  William  M.  (Professor  M.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed 
from  Md.— Civil  life.  A  dual  rank—  Professor  Dec.  21,  '81 ;  accepted  Jan.  3,  '82. 

Potter,  Carroll  H.— (Captain  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Oct.  25,  1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
from  July  1,  '55,  to  Jan.  15,  '57.  Actual  rank— Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Oct.  21,  '61 ; 
accepted  Oct.  23,  '61 ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  Feb.  25,  '65 ;  accepted  March  28,  75 ;  vaca- 
ted March  28,  '65;  Col.  6th  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  March  27,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct. 
10,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  18th  U.S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '66;  Capt.  March 
20,  79.  Brevet  rank — Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  18th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  '67,  to 
March  20,  79. 

Potter,  Charles  Lewis  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engrs.).  Born  in  Me.,  Jan.  24, 
1864.  Retiring  year  1928.  Appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy June  10,  y82;  graduated  June  12,  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S. 
Cav.  July  1,  '86 ;  2d  Lieut.  Corps  of  Engrs.  Feb.  2,  '87.  Service — Joined  troop  M, 
6th  Cav.,  at  Fort  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.,  Oct.  1,  '86 ;  left  Fort  Supply  with  troop  Oct. 
1, '86,  and  arrived  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Oct.  10,  '86;  left  Fort  Leaven  - 
worth  March  31,  '87,  and  reported  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  April  4,  '87  ;  fin- 
ished course  of  Engineer  School  of  Application  ia  May,  '89 ;  Range  Officer  of 
Post  of  Willet's  Point  for  target  season  '89;  took  part  in  Dep.  and  Div.  competi- 
tion at  Fort  Niagara  in  Sep.,  '89,  winning  2d  place  in  former  and  4th  place  in 
latter  competition ;  ordered  (S.  O.  226,  A.  G.  0.  Sep.  28,  '89)  to  report  to  Capt. 
Philip  M.  Price,  Corps  of  Engineers,  at  Montgomery,  Ala.;  reported  at  Montgom- 
ery Oct.  15,  '89,  and  since  that  time  has  been  on  duty  under  the  immediate  orders 
of  Capt.  Price. 

Potter,  James  B.  M.  (Lieutenant  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  R.  I. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Add.  Pm.  Vol.  Junel,  '61;  accepted 
June  18,  '61;  vacated  Aug^  1,  '64;  Maj.  Pm.  U.  S.  A.  July  15,  '64;  accepted 
Aug.  1,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.  D.  Pin.  Gen.  March  17,  '82;  retired  Oct.  1,  '82,  by  opera- 
tion of  law.  Brevet  rank—B\t.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meri- 
torious services  during  the  war. 

Potter,  Joseph  A.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio.;  appointed  from  Ind.— 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Mus.  Cos.  K  and  B,  60th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Nov.  21, 
'61,  to  March  21,  '65  ;  Post  Chap.  Feb.  26,  '85  ;  accepted  March  7,  '85. 

Potter,  Joseph  H.  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  N.  H.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '39;  gradu- 
ated July  1,  '43.  Actual  rank—R\t.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '43 ;  2d  Lieut. 
7th  Inf.  Oct.  21,  '45 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  30,  '47  ;  Capt.  Jan.  9,  '56  ;  Col.  12th  N.  H. 
Vol.  Inf.  Sep.  22,  '62 ;  Major  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  4,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  May  1, 
'65;  accepted  May  14, '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  30th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sep.  19,  '66;  trans,  to  4th  Inf.  March  15, '69 ;  Col. 
24th  Inf.  Dec.  11,  73 ;  Brig.  Gen.  April  1,  '86;  accepted  April  20,  '86;  retired 
Oct.  12, '86,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  23,  '46,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  conductin  the  battle  of  Monterey ;  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  13,  '63, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.;  Col.  May 


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3, '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellors  nils,  Va.; 
Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign 
terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff 
positions  occupied— Adj.  7th  Inf.  from  Nov.  16,  '53,  to  Feb.  13,  '56. 

Potter,  Reuben  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Feb.  14, 1802.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Texas — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—M..  Sk.  Qm.  Dept.  March 
23,  '48;  accepted  April  1,  '48  ;  Capt.  M.  Sk.  July  28,  '66;  retired  June  30,  '82,  by 
operation  of  law.  Service — Assigned  soon  after  to  duty  in  the  Quartermaster- 
General's  office ;  in  May,  '50,  he  was  assigned  to  the  charge  of  the  depot  of  army 
clothing  and  equipage  at  New  Orleans ;  in  April,  '51,  he  was  ordered  by  the 
Quartermaster-General  to  accompany  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  Whiting,  asst.  Quarter- 
master-Gen., on  a  tour  of  inspection  to  the  several  posts  of  Texas;  when  the  in- 
spection was  concluded  the  military  storekeeper,  after  a  two  months'  leave  of  ab- 
sence, returned  to  New  Orleans  in  Nov.,  '51,  and  resumed  the  charge  of  the  depot 
of  clothing  and  equipage  ;  in  May,  '53,  he  was  assigned  to  the  charge  of  the  cloth- 
ing and  equipage  arsenal  on  Schuylkill,  at  Philadelphia,  and  took  the  accounta- 
bility of  the  same  on  the  1st  of  July  following,  and  continued  in  that  charge  till 
Dec.,  '57,  when  he  was  ordered  to  San  Antonio,  Texas,  where  he  took  the  account- 
ability of  the  depot  of  clothing  and  equipage  in  March,  '58,  and  continued  in  that 
charge  till  Jan.  or  Feb.,  '61,  when  the  place  was  occupied  and  the  public  prop- 
erty seized  by  a  rebel  force  under  Gen.  Ben  McCulloch.  It  may  be  a  coincidence 
of  civil  war  worthy  of  note  that  on  this  occasion  the  military  storekeeper  was  re- 
lieved of  accountability  by  force  of  arms  in  the  hand  of  an  old  friend,  who  was 
one  of  his  own  sureties,  for  McCulloch's  name  at  that  time  figured  on  Potter's 
bond.  The  latter  was  subsequently  arrested,  and  released  under  parole,  along 
with  the  other  officers  of  that  post ;  he  reported  at  Washington  in  May,  '61,  and 
in  July  following  was  assigned  to  the  accountability  of  a  new  and  extensive  depot 
of  army  cloth  and  equipage  in  New  York  City,  in  charge  of  which  he  continued 
till  Dec.,  '66  ;  while  in  this  position  he  received,  with  the  rest  of  his  class,  the  ef- 
fective rank  of  captain,  by  virtue  of  the  act  of  July  28,  '66 ;  in  the  fall  of  '66  he 
requested  that  he  should  be  relieved  that  he  might  settle  his  voluminous  accounts ; 
he  was  relieved  accordingly,  and  the  duty  of  adjusting  his  accountability  occupied 
about  a  year,  for  the  property  which  had  rolled  in  and  out  of  his  charge  under  the 
confusing  pressure  of  war  necessity  amounted  in  value  to  $120,000,000;  awaiting 
orders  till  June,  '69,  when  he  was  assigned  to  duty  as  acting  assistant  quarter- 
master at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  where  he  remained  till  June,  73,  when  he  was  assigned 
to  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  as  post  quartermaster;  he  remained  in  that  position  till 
July  19,  75,  when  he  was  placed  on  sick-leave,  and  continued  thereon  till  retired, 
on  the  30th  of  June,  '82,  by  virtue  of  the  act  of  that  date. 

Potts,  Ramsay  D.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted 
April  26,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2,  '69.  Service— With  Co.  at  Fort  Independence, 
Boston,  Mass.,  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  at  Artillery  School,  U.  S.  Army,  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
from  Dec.,  '67,  to  Oct.,  68 ;  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  Oct.,  '68  ;  at  the  Artillery  School 
U.  S.  Army,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Nov.,  '68,  to  July  1, . 

Powell,  Charles  P.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Illinois,  August  13, 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  South  Carolina.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  Sept.  29,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank— Private 
and  Corp.  Co.  B,  and  Sgt.  Major  5th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.  from  May  10,  '61,  to  Sept.  28, 
'63 
vicej 

May  _,   ._.    

Batt.  of  Eng.,  Detroit,  Mich.,  71-4 ;  under  orders  of  Major  Comstock,  Detroit, 
Mich.,  74-6  ;  under  orders  of  Captain  Adams,  Memphis,  Tenn.,  77-8  ;  under  or- 
ders Major  Gillespie,  Oregon,  79-80  ;  in  charge  of  improvements  harbor,  rivers 
and  defenses  of  coast,  Oregon,  '81-2 ;  Eng.  13th  L.  H.  Dist.  '81-3. 

Powell,  James  (Captain  and  Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel  U.  S.  Army).     Born 
in  Maryland.    Retired.    Appointed  from  the  Army.    Actual  rank— Private  Co, 
H,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.,  Feb.  11,  *48  ;  discharged  Aug.  15,  '48  ;  Private  Co.  I,  1st  Drag.. 
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March  26,  '51 ;  discharged  March  26,  '60  ;  Private,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  I, 
1st  Cav.,  from  Nov.  17,  '60,  to  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  ac- 
cepted 
ferred 
Brevet 
the  battle 

services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.; 
Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  fight  with  the  Indians  near 
Fort  Philip  Kearney,  Dakota  Terr.,  Aug.  2,  '67. 

Powell,  James  W.,  Jr.  (Captain  6th  Infantry).  Born  in  New  York  Oct. 
1,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  App.  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Private  Co.  B,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  17,  to  June  3,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  71st  N.  Y.  Inf. 
June  20,  '61 ;  hon.  must.  out.  May  27,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  May  22,  '63  ; 
ace.  May  28,  '63  ;  Capt.  Oct.  28,  '63  ;  ace.  Nov.  18,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  3,  '66 ; 
Captain  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  20,  '66  ;  transferred  to  6th  Inf. 
April  22,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  through 
the  war ;  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  defenses  of  Washington  ;  riots  in  N.  Y.  City  ; 
wounded  in  action  at  Bristoe  Station,  Va.  (2d  Bull  Run),  Aug.,  '62  ;  wounded  in 
soldiers'  riot  at  Altoona  April,  '65 ;  service  since  close  of  war,  generally  in  the 
territories  or  at  frontier  posts,  with  Kiowas,  Comanches  and  Sioux  Indians;  In- 
dian campaigns  in  Yellowstone  country ;  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.;  Fort 
Arbuckle,  Indian  Terr.;  Fort  Sill,  Indian  Terr.;  Camp  Supply,  Indian  Terr. ; 
Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  Dak.,  Fort  Buford,  Dak.;  Glendive  Creek,  Montana; 
White  River,  Wyo. ;  Fort  Douglas,  Utah  ;  Fort  Lewis,  Colo. ;  Fort  Riley,  Kan. ; 
marksman  and  sharpshooter.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.,  A.  A.  A.  G.  of 
Brigades  and  Divisions,  Judge  Advocate,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Reg.  Adjt.,  Actg.  Signal  Offi- 
cer of  the  Army,  and  others.  Commands  held — In  command  of  Fort  Lewis,  Colo., 
with  a  garrison  of  8  companies  Inf.  and  Cav.,  from  Aug.,  '88,  to  Aug.,  '89.  His- 
tory— Son  of  Surgeon  J.  W.  Powell,  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  member  Mili- 
tary Order  Loyal  Legion  and  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic;  marksman  and 
sharpshooter;  length  of  service  as  a  captain,  over  a  quarter  of  a  century. 

Powell,  Junius  L.  (Captain  and  Asa't  Surg'n).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 
pointed from  Maryland — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Ass't  Surgeon  June  6,  78  ; 
accepted  Feb.  22,  79 ;  Captain  and  Ass't  Surg'n  June  6,  '83. 

Powell,  Philip  P.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Co.  D,  6th  U.  S. 
Cav.,  from  Oct.  27,  75,  to  July  24,  '80 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  24,  '80 ;  accepted 
July  24,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  13,  '86. 

Powell,  William  H.  (Major  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  Sept. 
21,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902 ;  appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Private  in  Co.  E,  4th  Batt.  D.  C.  Militia,  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  July  17,  '61 ; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  16,  '62  ;  Captain  Feb.  2,  '65 ; 
Major  22d  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  conduct  at  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.;  Major  April  2,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Service — Guarding 
the  public  buildings  of  the  government  against  interior  foes  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
April,  and  the  bridges  across  the  Potomac  River  from  May  to  July,  '61 ;  at  Gov- 
ernor's Island,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.  to  Nov.,  and  at  Bedloe's  island  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  in" 
the  defenses  of  Washington,  with  the  4th  Inf.  to  March,  '62;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  and  participated  in  the  Peninsula,  Second  Bull  Run,  An- 
tietam, Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg  and  Rappahannock  cam- 
paigns of  '62-3  ;  ordered  to  New  York  City,  from  the  Rappahannock  River,  with 
the  regular  division,  to  quell  the  draft  riots  Aug.,  '63  ;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y., 
from  Sept.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64 ;  in  New  York  City  on  staff  duty  to  May  1,  '64 ;  in  the 
field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  May  1,  '64,  to  April  12,  '65,  participating 
in  the  campaigns  of  that  army  to  the  surrender  of  Lee ;  at  Richmond,  Va.,  on 
staff  duty,  from  April  12  to  June  1,  '65;  at  Trenton,  N.  J.,  mustering  out  volun- 
teer troops,  from  June  to  Aug.,  '65 ;  at  New  York  City  on  staff  duty  from  Aug.  to 


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Oct.,  '65;  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.,  '65,  to  March,  '67,  taking  part  in 
suppressing  the  Fenian  raid  into  Canada  in  '66,  and  guarding  over  a  million  dol- 
lars' worth  of  munitions  of  war  seized  from  them  and  transported  to  Sackett's 
Harbor  from  Ogdensburg,  N.  Y. ;  ordered  to  the  Plains,  and  m  camp  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  from  March  to  May,  67  5  on  march  across  the  plains,  from  North  Platte, 
Neb.,  to  Fort  Morgan,  Col.,  May  and  June,  '67 ;  at  Fort  Morgan  to  May,  '68, 
when  that  post  was  abandoned ;  on  the  march  from  Fort  Morgan  via  Denver  to 
Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  May  and  June,  '68 ;  at  Fort  Laramie  from  June,  '68,  to 
March,  71;  Frankfort,  Ky.,  from  March,  71,  to  April,  72;  Padmcah,  Ky.,  from 
April,  72,  to  Jan.,  73,  when  that  post  was  abandoned ;  Little  Rocks  Bks.  from 
Jan.  to  May,  73 ;  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  from  May,  73,  to  June,  76 ;  quelling 
miners'  riots  at  Carbon,  Wyo.,  Dec.,  75 ;  on  campaign  of  General  Crook  against 
hostile  Sioux  Indians,  through  the  Tongue,  Powder  and  Yellowstone  River  coun- 
tries, from  June  to  Sept.,  76;  recruiting  service  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.,  76, 
to  Oct.,  78;  at  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo..  from  Oct.,  78,  to  April,  79;  at  Fort  Fetter- 
man,  Wyo.,  from  April,  79,  to  May,  '82,  when  that  post  was  abandoned;  Fort 


Inf.  from  March,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '63 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  1st  Briarade  Regulars,  Army  of  the 
Potomac  (2d  Div.,  5th  Corps),  from  June,  '62,  to  March,  '63 ;  A.  C.  S.  1st  Brigade 
Regulars  from  March  to  May,  '63;  Chief  Commissary  Regular  Division  5th  Corps 
May,  '63;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  Ayres  from  July  1,  '63,  to  Sept.  10,  '63;  A.  A. 
Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.,  63,  to  Jan.,  '64;  A.  A. 
Insp.  G.  of  N.  Y.  City  and  Harbor,  from  Jan.  to  May,  '64 ;  Judge  Adv.  1st  Div., 
9th  Corps,  from  June  to  Aug.,  '64;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  the  City  of  Richmond,  Va., 
April  and  May,  '65 ;  Asst.  to  the  Chief  Mustering  Officer  at  Trenton,  N.  J.,  from 
June  7  to  July  31,  '65 ;  Chief  of  Ordnance  and  Artillery  N.  Y.  City  and  Harbor 
from  Aug.  2  to  Oct.  3,  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Reconnoissance  with  regular 
brigade  to  feel  the  enemy  on  the  right  of  the  army  June  24-6,  '62 ;  support  at 
battle  of  Mechanicsville,  Va.,  June  16,  '62;  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.,  June  27, 
'62 ;  skirmish  at  White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.,  June  29,  '62 ;  battle  of  Malvern  Hill, 
Va.,  July  1,  '62 ;  rear  guard  from  battle-field  of  Malvern  Hill  July  2,  '62 ;  battle 
of  Second  Bull  Run  Aug.  30,  '62;  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.,  Sept.  16-17,  '62;  rec- 
onnoissance  to  Snicker's  Ferry,  Nov.,  '62;  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  Dec.  11- 
13,  '62;  Burnside's  mud  march  Jan.,  63;  Chancellorsville  May  1-3,  '63;  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  1-4,  '63 ;  New  York  riots  Aug.,  '63 ;  battle  of  Cold  Har- 
bor, Va.,  June  13,  '64;  battle  of  Bethesda  Church,  Va.,  June,  '64;  carrying  of 
three  lines  of  works  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  June  16,  17  and  18,  '64;  Peters- 
burg Mine  Explosion,  July  30,  '64 ;  attack  on  works  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va., 
April  2,  '65 ;  surrender  of  Army  of  Northern  Virginia  to  Gen.  Grant  at  Appo- 
mattox  C.  H.,  Va.,  April  9,  '65;  skirmish  .with  Indians  on  South  Platte  River, 
Col.,  June  1,  '67;  miners'  riots  at  Carbon,  Wyo.,  Dec.,  75;  action  with  Indians 
at  Slim  Buttes,  N.  D.,  76.  Honorably  mentioned— In  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebel- 
lion," in  the  reports  on  the  Seven  Days'  Battles  before  Richmond,  Va.,  vol.  xi., 
p.  361 ;  second  Bull  Run,  vol.  xxi.,  pp.  419 ;  Antietam,  vol.  xix.,  p.  355 ;  Freder- 
icksburg, Va.,  vol.  xxi.,  pp.  419  and  425;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  vol.  xxvii.,  p.  365— 
all  at  present  published.  Commands  held — Commanding  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y., 
from  Sept.,  '66,  to  March,  '67;  Fort  Morgan,  Col.,  from  June  3,  '67,  to  May  18,  '68; 
post  of  Paducah,  Ky.,  from  April  4,  72,  to  Jan.  4,  73 ;  troops  at  Carbon,  Wyo. ; 
Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.;  Batt.  of  4th  Inf.  on  border  of  Indian  Territory,  and  Fort 
A.  Lincoln,  N.  D.  History — On  April  16,  '61,  the  day  that  the  first  gun  was  fired 
upon  Fort  Sumter  in  Charleston  harbor,  at  the  commencement  of  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  Co.  E,  4th  Batt.  D.  C.  Militia,  held  a  meeting  in  Washington  City 
and  resolved  to  offer  its  services  to  the  General  Government  for  the  protection  of 
the  public  buildings  and  archives  therein.  Accordingly,  the  organization  pre- 
sented itself  at  the  War  Department  the  following  morning  at  ten  o'clock;  but 
the  members  were  informed  that  their  services  could  not  be  accepted  unless  they 
were  mustered  into  the  U.  S.  service  for  three  months.  This  was  a  serious  occa- 


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sion,  for  nearly  all  the  young  men  had  business  plans  and  expectations  which 
would  be  ruined  by  an  absence  of  three  months.  They  were  given  ten  minutes 
to  decide.  Arms  were  stacked,  and  a  consultation  ensued.  It  was  well-known 
among  the  members  that  there  were  secret  organizations  drilling  every  night  in 
the  city,  whose  intentions  were  to  seize  the  public  buildings  and  turn  them,  with 
archives  and  money,  over  to  the  Confederacy  at  the  first  practicable  moment. 
(See  article  of  Gen.  C.  P.  Stone  in  vol.  i.,  "  Battles  and  Leaders  of  the  Civil 
War/')  Under  these  circumstances  it  did  not  take  the  company  long  to  decide ; 
and  when  time  was  up,  the  entire  organization,  with  the  exception  of  two  men, 
was  mustered  into  the  service,  and  the  first  duty  assigned  to  it  was  the  guarding 
of  the  State  Department  and  the  U.  S.  Treasury.  Up  to  the  present  time  the 
government  has  failed  to  recognize  the  services  of  the  D.  C.  militia  by  bounty  or 
otherwise.  He  has  published  several  works, — "The  History  of  the  Fourth  U.  S. 
Inf."  (1871),  "  Tactical  Queries  "  (1882),  "  Records  of  Living  Officers  U.  S.  Army  " 
(1890). 

Pratt,  Edward  B.  (First  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Va. May  7, 1853.  Retiring 
year  1917.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf., 
Dec.  12,72;  accepted  June  18,73;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  78.  Service— W&s  on 
the  "  Powder  River  expedition,"  winter  of  76-7 ;  was  on  duty  at  St.  Louis  for 
three  weeks  during  the  railroad  riots  of  77.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q. 
M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Adj.,  etc.,  at  different  posts.  History— Son  of  Major  H.  C.  Pratt,  Pay 
Dep.,  and  grandson  of  Capt.  John  Glitz,  2d  Inf. 

Pratt,  Richard  H.  (Captain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Dec.  6, 1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Corp'l  Co.  "A," 
9th  Ind.  Inf.  Apr.  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  Sgt.  Co.  "A,"  2d  Inf.  Cav.,  Sep. 
18,  '61,  to  Apr.  19,  '64;  1st  Lieut,  llth  Ind.  Cav.  Apr.  20,  '64;  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '04 ; 
hon.  must,  out  May  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  Mar.  7,  '67 ;  accepted  May 
18,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67  ;  Capt.  Feb.  17,  '83.  Brevet  raw*— Bvt.  1st  Lieut, 
and  Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  7,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Pratt,  Sedgwick  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from  Ala. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  29,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Artnal  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Vol.  H.  Art.  June  11,  r63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept. 
9,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  21, 71.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Drawing  M.  A.  from  Aug.  30,  74,  to  Aug.  30,  76 ; 
R.  Qm.  3d  Art.  from  Nov.  1,  77,  to  May  1,  '80;  May  20,  '84,  to  Mar.  1,  '87. 

Preston,  Guy  H.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11, 
'88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  11,  '88 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav., 
June  16,  '88. 

Price,  Butler  D.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  May  27,  1845.  Retiring 
year  1909.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Pa.  Vol. 
Cav.,  Dec.  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  2,  '63 ;  Capt.  Feb.  23,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan. 
5, '65;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.S.  Inf.,  May  11, '66;  accepted  Aug.  2, '66;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  25,  73;  Capt.  Sept.  17, '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  4th  Inf.  from 
Sept.  1,  '81,  to  Sept.  17,  86.  Service — Served  with  regiment  through  all  the  cam- 
paigns of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  (except  that  of  the  Wilderness),  to  Mar.,  '65. 

ftice,  Curtis  B.  (Captain  and  Assist.  Surg.).  Born  in  Ohio  September,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  111. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
12th  Tenn.  Cav.,  May  11,  '64;  Surg.  Mar.  10,  '65  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  13,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  Oct.  7,  '65;  Ass.  Surg.  June  26,  75;  accepted  July  29,  75;  Capt. 
Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Lieut.-Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for 
valuable  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war,  and  more  especially  for  gallant 
conduct  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Price,  David  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Wales.  Appointed  from  Iowa. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15,  77.  Actual 
r<m£— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  June  15,  77  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  7,  78 ; 
trs.  to  1st  Art.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '85. 

Price,  Philip  M.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Nov.  27, 
1848.  Retiring  year  1912.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 


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Military  Academy  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.    Actual  rank— Id  Lieut. 
2d  U.  S.  Art.   June  15,  '69 ;  transferred  to   Eng.  June  10,  72 ;   1st  Lieut.  Sept. 

30,  73 ;  Capt.  Jan.  10,  '83.     Staff  positions  occupied— Inst.  Practical  Eng.  M.  A., 
from  Jan.  15,  '86,  to  Jan.  4,  '89. 

Prime,  Frederick  B.  (Major  and  Brevet  Colpuel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Italy. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'46;  graduated  July  1,  '50.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '50;  2d 
Lieut.  Sept.  13,  '53 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '56 ;  Capt.  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Major  June  1,  '63  ; 
retired  Sept.  5, 71,  for  wounds  in  line  of  duty  ;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  (declined)  Aug.  4, 
'63.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Oct.  4,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Corinth,  Miss. ;  Lieut.-Colonel  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. ;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brig. -General  March  18,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  (declined). 

Prince,  Henry  (Lieut. -Colon el  and  Bvt.  Brig.-General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in. 
Maine.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Maine.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  1,  '31 ;  graduated  Sept.  18,  '35.  Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Sept.  18,  '35;  2d  Lieut.  June  11,  '36;  1st  Lieut.  July  7,  '38;  Captain  Sept.  26,  '47; 
Maj.  Pm.  May  23, '55 ;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  April  28, '62;  accepted  May  6, '62;  hon. 
must,  out  April  30,  '66 ;  Lieut.-Colonel  D.  Pm.-Gen.  March  3,  77 ;  retired  Dec. 

31,  79,  over  62  years  of  age.     Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.   Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco ;  Major  Sept. 
8,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey ;  Lieut.- 
Colonel  Aug.  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Va.;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war;  Brig.-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  field  during  the  war. 

Prince,  William  E.  (Major  and  Lieut.-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass. 
Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf. 
Aug.  1,  '38 :  accepted  Aug.  28,  '38  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  8,  '39;  Capt.  Aug.  31,  '49; 
Major  3d  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '61 ;  retired  March  30,  '64,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  16,  '48,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the 
battle  of  Santa  Cruz  de  Resales,  Mexico ;  Lieut.-Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  faith- 


'48  to '49;  in  Texas  to  '59;  commanding  Forts  Arbuckle,  C.  N.,  and  Washita, 
Tex. ;  en  route  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '61 ;  engaged  against  rebels  in  Mis- 
souri and  Kansas;  Brigadier-Gen,  of  Militia;  commanding  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  to  '62;  commanding  regiment,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac. 

Proctor,  Robert  G.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Kentucky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated 
July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  July  1,  '86. 

Pulford,  John  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York  July  4, 1837.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actualrank— 1st  Lieut.  5th  Mich.  Inf.  Aug. 
28,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  15,  '62  ;  Major  Jan.  1,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  May  3,  '63  ;  Colonel 
July  12,  '64  ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65 ;  honorably  must,  out  July  5,  '65  ;  2d 
Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  21,  '66  ;  trs. 
to  37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Colonel 
Dec.  15,  70 ;  with  rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  March  3,  75  ;  and  with  rank  of  Colonel 
March  13,  78  (wounds  in  line  of  duty).  Brevet  rank— Brevet,  Brig.  Gen.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  good  conduct  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably 
mentioned— Mentioned  in  the  "War  of  the  Rebellion  Records";  series  1,  vol. 
xxvii.,  serial  No.  43,  pages  160,  484,  520,  521  and  525  ;  serial  No.  45,  page  798  ; 
series  1,  vol.  xi.,  part  ii.,  reports,  etc.,  pages  186,  191 ;  series  1,  vol.  xxv.,  serial  No. 
39,  pages  161,  434, 438  and  439 ;  series  1,  vol.  xxv.,  serial  No.  40,  page  578.  Ser- 
vice—At Ft.  Wayne,  Mich.,  under  Gen.  A.  S.  Williams,  to  Sept.  11,  '61 ;  and  in  active 
field  service  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  Sept.  23,  '61 ;  severely  wounded 
at  Malvern  Hill  by  a  ricochet  cannon-ball,  which  fractured  the  temporal  bone^ 


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broke  the  lower  jaw  and  collar  bone  ;  prisoner  at  Richmond  to  July  18,  '62  ;  in 
hospital  at  Baltimore  to  Sept.  12,  '62  ;  May  3,  '63,  received  a  slight  wound  across 
the  abdomen,  but  did  not  leave  the  field  ;  Aug.  16,  '63,  went  with  regiment  to  New 
York  City  as  a  guard  against  a  threatened  resistance  to  the  draft,  and  from  there 
to  Troy,  N.  Y.,  for  the  same  punpose,  and  returned  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
Sept.  18,  '63 ;  Dec.  29,  '63,  on  veteran  furlough,  returning  to  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  Feb.  19,  '64 ;  engaged  in  all  the  actions  and  movements  of  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  including  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.,  where  he  was  se- 
verely wounded,  back  broken  and  both  arms  partially  disabled  from  an  injury  to 
the  brachial  plexus  and  loss  of  part  of  the  1st  and  2d  dorsal  vertebrae  ;  after  the 
grand  review  of  the  Armies  of  the  United  States  at  Washington,  served  at  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  and  at  Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  to  July  6,  '65 ;  the  regiment  having  must- 
ered out  July  5,  '65,  returned  with  it  to  Detroit,  Mich.,  where  it  was  disbanded 
July  17, '65;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  en  route  to  and  at  Little  Rock,  Ark., 
from  April  28, '66,  to  Aug.  3,  '66;  at  the  Post  of  Devall's  Bluff,  Ark.,  and  with 
Co.  G,  3d  Batt,  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  to  Nov.  28,  '66 ; 
stationed  at  this  post  to  March  24,  '67,  and  engaged  in  General  Hancock's  Expe- 
dition across  the  plains  against  hostile  Indians  to  April  27,  '67 ;  en  route  to  and 
stationed  at  Fort  Lyon,  Kansas,  to  May  28,  '67 ;  with  detachment  of  troops  guard- 
ing U.  S.  mail  route  against  the  Indians,  from  Fort  Aubrey  to  Fort  Lyon,  Kansas, 
and  with  Company  en  route  to  Fort  Garland,  C.  T.,  to  Nov.  1,  '67  ;  awaiting  orders 
and  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Mississippi  to  Dec.  13,  '69;  on  recruiting  duty  at 
Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  also  awaiting  orders  to  Dec.  15,  "70  ;  retired  on  the  rank 
of  Colonel  U.  S.  Army,  under  section  82  of  the  Act  approved  July  28,  '6(5,  on  a 
record  of  six  wounds  received  in  action.  Battles^  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
siege  of  Yorktown  ;  at  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  at  Fair  Oaks,  the  seven  days'  battles 
before  Richmond,  including  Peach  Orchard,  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  se- 
verely wounded  by  a  ricochet  cannon-ball,  which  fractured  the  temporal  bone, 
broke  the  lower  jaw  and  collar  bones  ;  prisoner  at  Richmond  to  July  18,  '62  ;  en- 
gaged at  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  in  the  action  at  the  Cedars  and  the  night  charge 
near  Chancellorsville,  Va. ,  also  at  the  battle  of  Chancellors vi lie;  May  3,  '63, 
slight  wound  across  the  abdomen,  but  did  not  leave  the  field  or  command  ;  at  ( irt- 
tysburg,  wounded  in  right  hand  slightly  and  thigh  severely;  also  at  Wapping 
Heights  Aug.  16,  '63;  actions  at  Auburn  Heights,  Kelly's  Ford,  Locust  Grove  and 
Mine  Run  '63 ;  engaged  in  all  the  actions  and  movements  of  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, including  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  severely  wounded,  back  broken  and  both 
arms  partially  disabled  from  an  injury  to  the  brachial  plexus  and  loss  of  part  of 
the  first  and  second  dorsal  vertebrae ;  in  the  siege  of  Petersburg  from  June  _7, 
'64,  to  April  3,  '65 ;  in  the  engagement  at  Deep  Bottom,  Va. ;  engaged  at  Pe- 
tersburg July  30,  '64  ;  in  actions  of  Strawberry  Plains,  at  Poplar  Springs  Church, 
also  the  first  line  of  battle  at  Boydton  Plank  Road  Oct.  27,  '64,  wounded  in  the 
right  knee;  Hatcher's  Run  Mar.  25,  '65  ;  Boydton  Plank  Road,  also  at  the  capture 
of  Petersburg,  engaged  at  Sailor's  Creek  and  New  Store,  Va. ;  at  the  surrender  of 
the  insurgent  armies  at  Appomattox  Court-House  April  9,  '65.  Commands  held — 
In  command  of  Company  at  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Co.  A  at  Fair  Oaks  and  the  seven 
days'  fight  before  Richmond ;  Co.  C,  5th  Mich.  Inf.,  at  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  com- 
mand of  regiment  at  Chancellorsville  after  Lieut.  Col.  Sherlock  was  killed ;  regi- 
ment in  the  field  and  at  Gettysburg ;  Aug.  16,  '63,  command  of  regiment  at  New 
York  City  and  Troy,  N.  Y. ;  in  command  of  regiment  from  Sept.  18,  '63,  to  Dec. 
29,  '63 ;  in  command  of  the  regiment  in  all  the  actions  and  movements  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  till  July  12,  '64 ;  commanded  5th  Mich.  Inf.  June  27  to  April 
3,  '65,  at  Fort  Davis ;  commanded  2d  Brigade,  3d  Division,  2d  Corps,  atStrawberrv 
Plains,  also  Birney's  Division  of  the  10th  Corps  a  short  time ;  commanded  5th 
Mich.  Inf.  and  several  Western  regiments  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  and  the  1st  Brigade, 
Provisional  Division,  Army  of  the  Tenn.,  at  Jeffersonville,  Ind. ;  commanded  Co. 
G,  3d  Batt.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.,  April  28,  '66,  to  Aug.  3,  '66 ;  Post  of  Devall's  Bluff, 
Ark. ;  and  Co.  G,  19th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  to  Nov.  28,  '66  ;  detach- 
ment of  troops  guarding  U.  S.  Mail  from  Fort  Aubrey  to  Fort  Lyon,  Kansas.  '67. 
Staff  positions  occupied — Acting  Adjt.  post  of  Fort  Lyon,  Kansas,  April  27,  '67,  to 


PUR  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   S.   ARMY.  479 

May  28,  '67;  A.  A.  Q.M.,  A.  C.  8.  and  Acting  Disbursing  Officer  Nov.  1,  '67,  to 
May  31,  '69.  History — He  organized  a  company  in  conjunction  with  Mr.  E.  T. 
Sherlock  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  April  20,  '61. 

Pullman,  John  Wesley  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Detroit, 
Mich.  Feb.  17,  1843.  Eetiring  year  1907 ;  appointed  from  W.  T.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
8th  Cav.  June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  15,  73;  Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.  U.  S.  A. 
Feb.  27,  '84.  Service— Joined  Troop  K,  8th  Cav.,  at  Camp  Toll-Gate,  Arizona, 
Oct.,  '69;  participated  in  campaign  against  Apache  Indians,  Black  Forest,  Arizona, 
Nov.,  '69;  marched  with  Batt.,  8th  Cav.,  from  Fort  Whipple,  Ariz.,  to  Fort  Win- 
gate,  N.  M.,  March  and  April,  70 ;  on  scout  and  campaign  against  Capote  Ute 
Indians,  Tierra  Amarilla,  N.  M.,  and  San  Juan  Country,  Col.,  from  April,  72,  to 
Dec.,  72;  assigned  to  command  Troop  M,  8th  Cav.,  Camp  at  Fort  Bascom,  N.  M., 
July,  73,  and  on  expedition  from  that  point  across  Staked  Plains  and  Indian 
Territory,  Aug.  to  Dec.,  75;  joined  Troop  F,  8th  Cav.,  Fort  Garland,  Col.,  June. 
74,  and  with  Troop  and  Batt.,  8th  Cav.,  in  campaign  of  74,  against  Cheyenne.and 
Arapahoe  Indians,  southeastern  Colorado  and  northwestern  Indian  Territory; 
scouted  with  Troop  F,  8th  Cav.,  from  Fort  Garland,  Col.,  expelling  Ute  Indians 
from  South,  Middle  and  North  Parks,  Col.,  May  to  Sept.,  75 ;  participated  in 
campaign  against  Kickapoo  and  Lipan  Indians,  Sierra  Carmel  and  Sierra  Santa 
Catilina,  Coahuila,  Old  Mexico,  May  to  Oct.,  76 ;  transferred  to  Troop  K,  and 
participated  in  all  different  campaigns  and  scouts  against  Indians,  outlaws  and 
thieves  along  Texas  border  and  in  Old  Mexico,  during  77-8-9 ;  participated  in 
campaign  against  Victorio  and  Chiricahua  Apaches,  from  May  to  Dec.,  '80 ;  on 
recruiting  duty,  in  command  of  Company  C,  of  Instruction,  Cav.  Rec.  Depot, 
Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Aug.,  '81,  to  June,  '83  ;  Professor  of  Military  Science  and 
Tactics,  Allegheny  College,  Meadville,  Penna.,  from  July,  '83,  to  April  '84.  Staff 


Wingate,  N.  M.,  from  Jan.,  73,  to  May,  73 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  and  Post  Q.  M.  at  Fort 
Union,  N.  M.,  May,  73,  to  July,  73 ;  A,  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  8th  Cav. 
July  to  December,  74;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Post  Quartermaster,  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M., 
April  to  July,  '84 ;  at  General  Depot  of  the  Quartermaster's  Dep.,  in  charge  of 
the  U.  S.  Clothing  Depot,  Arsenal,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Aug.,  '84,  to  Nov.,  '85; 
Assistant  to  the  Chief  Quartermaster,  Dept.  of  Arizona,  Whipple  Depot,  Fort 
Whipple,  Bowie  Station,  Arizona,  and  Los  Angeles,  Gal.,  Nov.,  '85,  to  Oct.,  '87 ; 
Chief  and  Disbursing  Quartermaster,  District  of  New  Mexico,  Santa  Fe,  Nov.,  '87, 
to  Dec.,  '88 ;  on  duty  at  the  General  Depot  of  the  Quartermaster's  Dept.,  assistant 
to  the  officer  in  charge,  Philadelphia,  Penna.,  from  April,  '89,  to  date.  Command* 
held— Com.  Troop  F,  8th  Cav.,  Camp  Toll-Gate,  winter  '69-70 ;  com.  Troop  in 
campaign  against  Capote  Ute  Indians,  72;  com.  Troop  F,  during  march  from 
Fort  Garland,  Colo.,  to  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Jan.  to  April,  76,  in  campaign  against 
Kickapoo  and  Lipan  Indians,  Old  Mex.,  May  to  Oct.,  76,  and  in  different  cam- 
paigns and  scouts  77-8-9 ;  com.  Troop  and  Post  of  San  Felipe,  Tex.,  Sept.,  79, 
to  April,  '80 ;  com.  escort  to  U.  S.  Engineer  Surveying  expedition  in  Western 
Texas,  '80 ;  com.  Troop  K,  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  May,  '81. 

Purington,  George  A.  (Major  3d  Cav.  and  Brevet  Colonel).    Born  in  Ohio 
July  31,  1838.     Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  Ohio — civil  life.    Actual 


Jan.  21,  '67 ;  Major  3d  Cav.  Oct.  25,  '83.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Lieut. 
Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Winches- 
ter, Va. ;  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Cedar  Creek,  Va. 

Purssell,  Benjamin  M.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in 
Ohio  Aug.  11, 1852.    Retiring  year  1916;  appointed  from  the  army.    Actual  rank 


480  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   II.   S.   ARMY.  QUE 

—Private  and  Sergeant  Signal  Corps  U.  S.  A.  May  13,  73,  to  Oct.  14,  '83 ;  2d 
Lieut.  Signal  Corps  Oct.  13,  '83;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '83.  Service — On  duty  at  Fort 
Myer,  Va.,  Oct.  13,  '83,  to  July  16,  '84;  at  office  of  Chief  Signal  Officer  July  17, 
'84,  to  March  31,  '87;  was  Adjutant  of  Signal  Corps  July  17,  '84,  to  Aug.  5,  '86, 
under  Gen.  W.  B.  Hazen ;  announced  in  orders  as  "  Assistant  to  the  Chief  Signal 
Officer,"  July  20,  '56;  on  duty  constructing  the  Jupiter  U.  S.  Mil.  Tel.  Line  from 
Titusville  to  Jupiter  on  the  Indian  River,  Fla.,  Mar.  31,  '87,  to  May  1,  '88 ;  on  duty 
New  York  City  May  1,  '88,  to  Aug.  14,  '88;  on  duty  Bismarck,  Dak.,  Aug.  14,  '88, 
to  Dec.  26,  '89;  with  sick  leave  from  Jan.  11,  '89,  to  Oct.  1,  '89;  at  St.  Francis 
Barracks,  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  Feb.  15,  '90 ;  at  Army  and  Navy  General  Hospital 
Hot  Springs,  Ark.,  by  order,  Feb.  22,  '90,  to  date. 

Pyne,  Charles  March  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Feb.  27,  1839. 
Retired  Dec.  15,  1870;  appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank  -Corporal 
Co.  A,  3d  Batt.  D.  C.  Vols.,  April  15,  '61,  to  July  15,  '61 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  6th  U. 
S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  8,  '63  ;  Captain  42d  Inf.  July  28,  '66.  7>'/ 
rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  8.  A.  Aug.  30,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  second  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  Brevet  Captain  Jan.  23,  '65.  frruii-e— 
Served  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  April  15  to  June,  '61 ;  in  Col.  Stone's  Brigade,  Gen. 
Patterson's  Army,  June  to  Aug.  1,  '61 ;  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service  July 
15,  '61 ;  served  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  Aug.  19  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  Washington, 
D.  C.,  Dec.,  '61,  to  March  10,  '62;  with  2d  Brigade,  2d  Division,  5th  Corps,  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  till  Aug.  30,  '62;  wounded  (lost  left  leg)  in  second  battle  of  Hull 
Run, Va.,  Aug.  30, '62;  prisoner;  exchanged  Oct., '62 ;  disabled  until  \ 
on  duty  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  Nov.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64  ;  recruiting  duty 
Newark,  N.  J.,  and  New  York,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  to  May,  '64;  disabled  May  to  (K-t!, 
'64;  inspector  and  mustering  officer,  office  assistant  provost- marshal-general  and 
superintendent  volunteer  recruiting  service,  Southern  District  of  New  York,  Oct., 
'64,  to  May,  '65 ;  served  at  Hart  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.,  '66,  to  April,  V,7  : 
cruiting  Officer  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  June  1,  '69,  to  Feb.,  70 ;  retired  from 
active  service  Dec.  15,  '70,  for  disability  resulting  from  wounds  received  in  the  line 
of  duty;  entered  the  ministry  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  June  4. 
and  has  held  several  charges  in  the  same.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  adjutant 
post  of  Savannah,  Ga.,  June, '65 ;  acting  judge-advocate  District  of  Port  Royal, 
Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  July  to  Nov.,  '65;  acting  judge-advocate  Dept.  of  South  Caro- 
lina, Dept.  of  the  Carolinas,  and  Dept.  of  the  South,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '65, 
to  Nov.,  '66 ;  acting  signal  officer  and  assistant  to  chief  signal  officer,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  April  18,  '70,  to  Dec.  15,  70.  Battle*,  fkirmishe*,  etc.— Engaged  in  skirmish 
near  Edwards'  Ferry,  Md.,  June,  '61;  siege  of  Yorktown,  Va.,  '62;  skirmish  on 
Chickahominy  River,  Va.,  June,  '62;  battle  of  Mechanicsville,  Va.,  June  26,  ML'  ; 
battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.,  June  27,  '62;  affair  near  White-Oak  Swamp,  Va., 
June  29,  '62;  attack  on  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  June  30,  '62;  battle  of  Malvern  Hill, 
Va.,  July  1,  '62 ;  affair  at  Harrison's  Landing,  Va.,  July,  '62 ;  skirmish  near  Sudley 
Chapel,  Va.,  Aug.  29,  '62 ;  2d  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Aug.  30,  '62.  Commands 
held— In  command  of  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  April,  '67,  to  April,  '69 ;  com.  Reg. 
April,  '69. 


(Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June 
1.  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  5th 


Quay,  Andrew  G.  C.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.). 
from  Pa.     Cadet  at  the  U. 
11,  '88.     Actual  rank— Add. 
Cav.  Aug.  21,  '88. 

Quentin,  Julius  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Capt.  103d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  March  6, 
'62;  hon. 
must,  out 
March  16, 

accepted  Jan.  8,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '67;  trs.  to  14th  Inf.  July  22,  '69; 
Capt.  June  15,  '87;  retired  June  15,  '88,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Service- 
la  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-3  ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the 
Gettysburg  campaign.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Cedar 


QUI  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   TJ.   S.    ARMY.  481 

Creek  (wounded  in  the  wrist),  defense  of  Suffolk,  and  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.; 
in  Europe  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Monticello,  Magenta  and  Solferino. 

Quinby,  Ira  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March  13,  1835.  Retiring 
year  1899.  Appointed  from  Colo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  D,  2d 
Colo.  Vol.  Inf.,  Sept.  5,  '61 ;  discharged  June  5,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Colo.  Vol. 
Cav.  June  5,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  7,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  18,  '65;  2d  Lieut. 
15th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  March  28,  '66;  accepted  April  27,  '66; 
trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  trs.  to  llth  Inf.  Apr.  25,  '69 ;  Capt.  Dec.  21,  '80. 
Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Qm.  24th  Inf.  from  March  1,  '67,  to  April  25,  '69;  R. 
Qm.  llth  Inf.  from  April  25,  '69,  to  Sept.  3,  78. 

Quinn,  James  B.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ohio  June  9,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ohio,  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '62;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actual  rank.— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  18,  '66*; 
1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67  ;  Capt.  March  4,  '79  ;  Major  July  22,  '88.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Qm.  Batt.  Eng.  from  Dec.  22,  '76,  to  Feb.  29,  '80.  Service— On  duty 
with  Engineer  Battalion  '67-8 ;  in  charge  of  con.  Forts  Jefferson  and  Taylor 
'69-70;  on  duty  under  Col.  Thorn,  Boston,  Mass.,  71-2;  on  duty  under  Capt. 
Howell,  Galveston,  Texas,  72-6;  quartermaster  Battalion  Engineers  Dec.  22, 
76,  to  Feb.  29,  '80 ;  comdg.  Co.  A,  Batt.  of  Engrs.,  to  April  30,  '81 ;  in  charge  of 
the  improvement  of  the  Yellowstone  River  and  of  the  Missouri  River  above  the 
mouth  of  the  Yellowstone  '81-3 ;  Engineer  officer  Dept.  of  Platte  at  Omaha '83-6 ; 
on  Engineer  duty  at  Duluth,  Minn.,  '90. 

Quinn,  Thomas  P.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Nov.  17, 1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Mus.  gen.  ser.  and 
Co.  C,  2d  U.  S.  Art.,  from  April  14,  '53,  to  April  13,  '58 ;  Pvt.  gen.  ser.  and  Pvt. 
Band,  Drum  Major,  Prin.  Mus.,  and  Sgt.  Major  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  from  Feb.  3,  '59,  to 
Nov.  6,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '63  ;  accepted  Nov.  6,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Feb. 
2,  '65 ;  Capt.  Jan.  10,  76.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.  /Service — At  San  Pedro,  Cal., 
to  Nov.,  '61  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  March,  '62 ;  principal  musician  of  regi- 
ment Dec.,  '61 ;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  from  '62  to  '63 ;  in  New  York  City 
during  riots  of  '63 ;  at  Forts  Richmond  and  Wood,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  April,  '64 ; 
regimental  and  general  recruiting  service  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  at  Gen.  Grant's  head- 
quarters during  the  pursuit  and  surrender  of  the  rebel  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee 
Feb.,  '65 ;  provost  duty  Richmond,  Va.,  to  July,  '65  ;  N.  Y.  Harbor  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  at 
Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  to  March,  '67 ;  engaged  in  suppressing  Fenian  hostil- 
ities on  Northern  frontier ;  at  Forts  Fetterman  and  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  June,  '67, 
to  March,  71 ;  at  Frankfort,  Ky.,  from  March,  71,  to  Dec.,  72;  on  general  recruit- 
ing service  from  Jan.,  73,  to  Jan.,  74;  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  from  Feb.,  74,  to 
March,76 ;  at  Camp  Brown  from  April,  76,  to  Sept.,  76 ;  at  Cantonment  Reno, 
Powder  River,  Wyo.  Ty.,  from  Oct.,  76,  until  July,  78  ;  on  leave  until  Feb.,  79 ; 
at  Fort  Laramie  to '82;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  '86;  at  Fort  Spokane  to  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Gaines' 
Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  Second  Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville 
and  Gettysburg. 

Quinton,  William  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Oct.  15, 1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902.  Appointed  from  111. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  C, 
19th  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Nov.  2,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  111.  Vol. 
Inf.  Nov.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  10,  '64; 
2d  Lieut.  Vol.  Sig.  Corps  March  3,  '63 :  accepted  Sept.  10,  '64 ;  honorably  mus- 
tered out  May  1,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  33d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '67;  accepted  July  19,  '67; 
unassigned  May  3, '69;  assigned  to  7th  Inf.  May  3,  70;  Captain  April  18,  '84. 
/Service— On  duty  in  the  U.  S.  Signal  Corps  Dec.,  '61 ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of 
Perry ville,  Stone  River  and  Chickamauga ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Missionary 
Ridge,  action  of  Buzzard's  Roost  and  in  the  Atlanta  Campaign ;  at  San  Antonio, 
Texas,  to  May,  '66 ;  on  frontier  duty  in  Montana,  Dakota,  Wyoming  and  Colora- 
do since  the  war ;  at  present  stationed  at  Fort  Logan,  Col. 

Quirk,  Paul  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  Rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  F, 


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2d  Drag.  (2d  Cav.),  from  April  15,  '52,  to  Sept.  23,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  July  17, 
'62  ;  accepted  Sept.  23,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  13,  '64  ;  retired  Jan.  5,  '65,  for  wounds 
in  line  of  duty,  and  with  rank  of  Captain  July  28,  '66.  Brevet  rank  —  Brevet  1st 
Lieut.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Maryland  Cam- 
paign ;  Captain  June  9,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Beverly  Ford,  Va.;  Major  March  13.  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war. 

Rafferty,  Ogden  (First  Lieut,  and  Ass't  Surg'n).  Born  in  New  Jersey. 
Appointed  from  New  Jersey  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank  —  Ass't  Surgeon  March  26, 
'88  ;  accepted  April  13,  '88. 

Rafferty,  William  A.  (Major  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  New  Jersey  Feb.  16,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  New  Jersey.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
July  1,  '61  ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank-—  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  23, 
'65;  1st  Lieut,  May  1,  '66;  Captain  May  14,  '68;  Major  2d  Cav.  Nov.  20,  '89. 
Staff  position  occupied—  Adj.  6th  Cav.  Dec.  12,  '66,  to  May  14,  '68.  Service— 
Served  in  Texas  165  to  71  ;  Kansas  and  Indian  Territory  '71  ;  Colorado  (Fort 
Lyon)  '71  to  '73;  Ass't  Instructor  of  Cavalry  Tactics  at  West  Point  '73-4;  Indian 
Territory  '75  ;  Arizona  75  to  '84  ;  New  Mexico,  '85  ;  Fort  Leaven  worth  '85  to  '89; 
Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '89;  Boise  Barracks,  Idaho,  Dec.  30,  '89,  to  pre- 
sent time.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Engaged  with  hostile  Indians  Oct.  5,  70, 
Little  Wichita  River,  Texas  ;  Cheyenne  Agency,  Indian  Territory,  April  6,  75; 
Souber  Mountain,  in  Mexico,  near  Arizona  and  N.  M.  line,  April  28,  '82. 

Rafferty,  William  C.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  14,  76;  graduated  June  12, 
'80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  11,  '87. 

Ramsay,  Joseph  G.  (Captain  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Dec.  15, 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  District  of  Columbia.  Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—  Capt.,  A.  A.  G.  Vols.,  Nov.  17,  '64;  accepted  Dec.  31,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  Aug.  3,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  V.I  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  '61  ;  Captain  Feb.  5,  '67.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Capt.  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  w'u- 
pied—Adjt.  2d  Art.  from  Nov.  4,  '63,  to  Nov.  17,  '64  ;  Regt.  Q.  M.  2d  Art.  from 
June  23,  '66,  to  Feb.  5,  '67. 

Ramsey,  Frank  De  W.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  1881  ;  gradu- 
ated June  14,  '85.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 


Randall,  Edward  L.  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Aug. 
13,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania  —  -Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—  Corporal  Co.  E,  33d  Pa.  Mil.,  June  24,  '63  ;  discharged  July  31,  '63; 


2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  s.  C.  Inf.  Jan.  29,  '64  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  13,  '64  ;  hon.  mu«t  out 
Sept.  29,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  28,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  31,  '66  ;  Capt.  June  27,  '84. 

Randall,  George  M.  (Captain  23d  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Ohio 
Oct.  8,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania  —  Civil  life. 
Actual  rank  —  Private  Co.  A,  4th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61  ;  discharged  July 
25,  '61  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61  ;  accepted  Nov.  6,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  6,  '62  ;  Major  14th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  Aug.  16,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  14th  N.  Y.  V. 
Art.  June  1,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  26,  '65  ;  Captain  U.  S.  A.  Sept.  23,  '65  ;  un- 
assigned  March  23,  '69  ;  ass'd  to  23d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Cant. 
Sept.  17.  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Ma.  ; 
Major  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg, 
Va.  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.,  and  Colonel  Vols.,  March  26,  '65,  for  gallantry  in  the 
attack  on  Fort  Steadman,  Va. 

Randlett,  James  P.  (Major  9th  Cav.).    Born  in  New  Hampshire  Dec.  8, 


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July  20,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  20,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  8th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  Maior  9th 
Cav.  July  5,  '86. 

Randolph,  Benjamin  H.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island. 
Appointed  from  Rhode  Island.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '66  ;  grad. 
June  15,  70.  Actual  mn£— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  April 

Randolph,  Wallace  F.  (Major  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  June  11, 
1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Private  Co.  F,  17th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  18,  '61 ;  discharged  June  28,  '61 ; 
2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  29,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1, 
'62 ;  Captain  July  28,  '66 ;  Major  3d  Art.  April  25,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Captain  June  14,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  defense' of  Win- 
chester, Va.  ;  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war. 

Raphall,  Alfred  M.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Appointed 
from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2(\  Lieut.  40th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  June 
14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut,  and  Adjutant  June  27,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  24,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  40th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  July  29,  '62 ;  Captain  Feb.  4,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out 
July  24,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Oct.  3,  '64;  accepted  Oct.  5,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  June  30,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  43d  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  March  30, 
'67 ;  unassigned  April  8,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  llth  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  30, 
70 ;  retired  Augf  24,  '86,  for  loss  of  right  arm  from  wound  and  disability  in  line 
of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Captain  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Major  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for 
highly  meritorious  services  while  in  the  field  and  on  detached  duty  with  General 
Sickles  in  South  America. 

Rawles,  Jac9b  B.  (Major  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Mich.  Aug.  4, 1839.  Retiring 
year,  1903 ;  appointed  from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1, 
'56 ;  graduated  May  6,  '61.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  May  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
5th  Art.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  June  28,  '61;  Capt.  July  28,  '66;  Maj.  4th  Art. 
Aug.  10,  '87.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  8,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the 
insurgent  forces  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff  positions  occupied — Reg.  Q.  M.  5th 
Art.  Nov., '61,  to  Nov., '62.  Service— Was  engaged  from  May  7, '61,  till  about 
July  15,  '61,  in  drilling  volunteers  in  and  about  Washington  City,  D.  C.;  was  thus 
occupied  with  the  69th  N.  Y.  Infantry  (Irish),  the  Second  Conn.  Infantry  (General 
Terry's  Regiment)  and  the  6th  Maine  Infantry ;  on  recruiting  service  in  connec- 
tion with  the  organization  of  the  5th  Artillery  from  about  July  5,  '61,  until  Oct., 
'61 ;  serving  at  Camp  Greble,  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  and  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Har- 
bor, till  November,  '62,  and  joined  Light  Battery  "G,"  5th  U.  S.  Artillery,  Dec. 
1,  ;62;  sailed  from  N.  Y.  Harbor  on  the  clipper  ship  "Jennie  Beals,''  with  other 
vessels  of  Banks'  expedition,  bound  for  New  Orleans,  La.,  December  9,  '62  ; 
served  in  the  Department  of  the  Gulf  from  date  of  arrival  at  N.  O.,  December 
25,  '62,  until  after  the  surrender  of  Fort  Morgan,  Mobile  Bay,  Ala.,  August,  '64; 
participated  in  the  first  attack  upon  Port  Hudson,  La.,  operations  about  Baton 
Rouge,  La.,  spring  of  '63,  and  the  final  siege  of  the  former-named  place,  termin- 
ating July  8, '63, — returning  to  N.  O.  with  Battery  fall  of  same  year;  in  the 
spring  of  "'64  participated  in  the  Red  River  campaign,  being  present  and  actively 
engaged  with  Light  Battery  "G,"  5th  Art.,  at  the  battle  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads, 
or  Mansfield,  La.,  April  8,  '64 ;  after  the  retreat  of  the  Army  of  the  Gulf,  returned 
to  N.  O.,  remaining  there  until  the  operations  of  the  Army  about  Mobile  Bay, 
La.,  and  the  siege  of  Fort  Morgan ;  took  part  in  all  those  operations  which  cul- 
minated in  the  surrender  of  the  latter  place  ;  after  the  surrender  of  Fort  Morgan 
returned  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  and  from  there,  in  the  month  of  August,  '64,  was 
transferred  with  Light  Battery  "G,''  5th  Art.,  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  the 
winter  of  '64  and  '65  was  passed  with  the  Art.  Reserve  5th  Corps,  occupying  win- 
ter-quarters on  the  Jerusalem  Plank  Road,  rear  defensive  line  of  the  Army  of  the 


484  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  RAY 

Potomac ;  in  the  spring  campaign  '65  participated  in  most  of  the  actions,  skir- 
mishes and  battles  of  the  5th  Corps,  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel 
Army  of  Northern  Virginia  April  8,  '65;  after  the  Rebellion,  with  Light  Battery 
41 G,"  5th  Art.,  at  Camp  Bailey,  Bladensburg,  Md.,  and  at  Little  Rock,  Arkansas, 
until  July  28,  '66  ;  served  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  with  Battery  ("  D,"  5th  Art.) 
from  March, '69,  until  Dec.,  75;  at  Oglethorpe  Barracks,  Savannah,  Ga.,  until 
79;  McPherson  Barracks,  Ga.,  from  April  1,79,  until  February, '80 ;  at  Key 
West  Barracks,  Fla.  (second  time),  and  Fort  Brook,  Tampa,  Florida,  until  July, 
'81;  ou  leave  of  absence  from  July,  '81,  till  Dec.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y. 
H.,from  Dec.,  '81,  until  Sep.,  '82;  left  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  for  Omaha,  Neb., 
with  Battery  "  D,"  5th  Art.,  Sept.  10,  '82  ;  during  the  fall  of  that  year  the  Battery 
was  mounted,  equipped  and  organized  as  a  mounted  Battery ;  absent  from  Fort 
Omaha  during  the  months  of  Oct.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '82,  as  a  member  of  a  Horse 
Board  for  purchasing  horses  for  the  Battery  and  for  the  Cavalry  service ;  ordered 
with  Battery  to  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  Dec., '85;  serving  there  until  Nov.,  '86; 
during  sojourn  at  that  post  built  large,  commodious  stables  for  Battery,  capable 
of  accommodating  eighty  horses;  from  Fort  Douglas  took  station  Dec., '86,  at 
Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  having  been  transferred  to  Battery  "  E '' ;  in  May,  '87, 
ordered  to  duty  with  Battery  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y. ;  ordered  to  Fort  Preble, 
Maine;  served  at  Fort  Preble  until  the  4th  Art.  was  transferred  South,  to  Fort 
McPhereon,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  May  28,  '89;  present  station,  the  latter-named  post 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  first  attack  on  Port  Hudson,  La. ; 
operations  about  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  spring  of '63,  and  final  siege  of  Port  Hudson, 
La.,  July  8, '63 ;  battle  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads  or  Mansfield,  La.,  April  8,  '64; 
siege  of  Fort  Morgan.  Commands  held — During  the  fall,  winter  and  spring  of 
'64  and  '65  commanded  Light  Batteries  "D"  and  "G,"  5th  U.  S.  Artillery,  being 
attached  to  the  5th  Corps ;  commanded  Light  Battery  5th  Art.  at  Camp  Bailey, 
Md.,  till  July  28,  '66 ;  commanded  Key  West  Barracks  from  June,  '67,  until 
March,  '69;  commanded  Ft.  Warren,  Mass.,  Mar.,  '69,  to  Dec.,  75. 

Bawolle,  William  C.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Prussia,  Aug.  28,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
2d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  4,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  24, 
'62 ;  Capt.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  21,  '62;  accepted  June  25,  '62;  resigned  Aug. 

11,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  U.  S.  Cav.  June  6,  '68;  accepted  Aug.  6,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut.  April 
26,  '69;  Capt.  Dec.  20,  '80.    Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  from  Aug.,  '62,  to  Jan., 
'63,  including  the  battles  of  Second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  War- 
renton,  Sulphur  Springs  and  Fredericksburg  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for 
services  in  the  West,  including  the  Cavalry  campaign  in  East  Tenn.,  and  expedi- 
tions to  Northern  Miss.,  and  for  gallant,  daring  and  good  conduct  in  the  battle  ol 
Brice's  Cross  Roads,  Miss.     Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Qm.  2d  Cav.  from  July 
15,  70,  to  Sep.  15,  74 ;  Adjt.  2d  Cav.  from  March  31,  78,  to  Aug.  31,  '80.    Service 
— Captain  and  Add.  A.  D.  C.  U.  S.  Vol.  June  21,  '62 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac, from  Aug.,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '63  ;  the  Cavalry  campaign  in  East  Tennessee,  and 
expeditions  into  Northern  Mississippi ;  out  of  service  from  '65  to  '68  ;  on  frontier 
duty  in  Colorado,  Wyoming,  Montana,  Idaho  and  Washington,  from  '68  to  '90  ; 
under  orders  with  regiment  for  Arizona.    Bat-ties,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the 
battles  of  2d  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Warrenton,  Sulphur  Springs, 
and  Fredericksburg,  '62  ;  Brice's  Cross  Roads,  Miss.,  '64. 

Ray,  P.  Henry  (Captain  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.,  May  8,  1842.  Retiring 
year  1906;  appointed  from  Wis. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and 
1st  Sgt.  Co.'s  <5  K  "  and  "  A,"  2d  Wis.  Inf.  and  1st  Wis.  H.  Art.,  May  7,  '61,  to  July 

12,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Wis.  H.  Art.  July  13,  '63 ;  Capt.  Sept.  13,  '64 ;  hon.  must, 
out  June  26,  '65;  Capt.  6th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Aug.  9,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  12, 
'66 ;  2d  Lieut.  33d  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted  May  18,  '67  ;  transferred  to 
8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  75 ;  Captain  May  27,  '89.     Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  McPherson  Barracks  Nov.,  '67,  to  Aug.  30, 
'68  ;  Acting  Chief  Commissary  of  Sub.  Dept.  of  the  South  to  Oct.,  '68;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Selma,  Ala.,  Nov.  1,  '68,  to  March  6,  '69;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 


RAY  RECORDS  OP  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.  S.   ARMY.  485 

C.  S.  at  Montgomery,  Ala.,  April  4,  '69,  to  May  3,  '69;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
at  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C.,  May  3,  '69,  to  Feb.  21,  70;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Raleigh,  N.  C.,  to  Oct.  27,  70 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Batt.  8th  Inf.  Chief  Q. 
M.  and  Chief  Com.  of  expedition  against  Sioux  Indians  74  ;  Depot  Commissary 
at  Yuma  Depot,  Ariz.,  Oct.,  74,  to  May,  75  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Lowell,  Ariz.,  till  July,  77  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  Dec. 
77,  to  April,  78  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,May,  79,  to  May, 
'81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Fort  Gaston,  Gal.,  June,  '85,  to  July,  '85  ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Ft.  McDowell,  Ariz.,  July,  '86,  to  Dec.,  '86;  Acting  Judge  Advo- 
cate (with  rank  of  Captain)  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  from  April  21,  '87,  to  present 
time.  Commands  held — Commanding  Co.  A,  Indian  scouts,  from  July,  77,  to 
Dec.,  77 ;  Post  of  Ft.  -Halleck,  Nev.,  Oct.,  78,  to  May,  79.  Service— Served 
through  the  War  of  the  Rebellion;  joined  33d  Inf.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  May,  '67  ;  on 
special  duty  constructing  McPherson  Barracks  to  Nov.,  '67 ;  at  Huntsville,  Ala., 
to  Nov.,  '68;  at  Selma,  Ala.,  to  March  6,  '69;  at  Tuscaloosa,  Ala.,  with  detach- 
ment 33d  Inf.  during  election  of  Nov.,  '68 ;  at  Mobile,  Ala.,  to  April  4,  '69;  at 
Montgomery,  Ala.,  to  May  3,  '69;  at  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C.,  to  Feb.  21,  70;  at 
Columbia,  S.  C.,  to  April  30,  70 ;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  to  Oct.  27,  70 ;  David's 
Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  July,  72  ;  in  the  field  with  first  expedition  to  the  Yellow- 
stone River  (General  Stanley's),  to  Nov.,  72;  at  Omaha  Barracks  until  May,  73; 
in  the  field  with  the  second  expedition  to  Yellowstone  River  (General  Stanley's), 
to  Oct.,  73 ;  stationed  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  W.  T.,  to  Feb.  22,  74 ;  in  the  field 
with  expedition  against  the  Sioux  Indians  (General  J.  E.  Smith  Com.),  until 
July,  74 ;  en  route  to  Arizona  to  Sep.,  74 ;  stationed  at  Yuma  Depot,  A.  T., 
until  April,  76 ;  at  Fort  Lowell,  A.  T.,  till  July,  77 ;  at  Fort  Apache,  A.  T., 
from  July,  77,  to  April,  78  ;  on  leave  of  absence  sick  to  Oct.,  78 ;  stationed  at 
Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  until  May,  '81 ;  Acting  Signal  Officer  from  May,  '81,  to  June, 
'85 ;  assigned  to  command  of  International  Polar  Expedition  to  Point  Barrow, 
Alaska,  June,  '81 ;  organizing  and  outfitting  expedition  in  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to 
July,  '81 ;  sailed  from  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  July,  '81 ;  landed  at  Plover  Bay, 
Siberia,  Aug.  21,  '81,  and  at  Point  Barrow,  Alaska,  Sept.  8,  '81 ;  established  and 
commanded  Meteorological  Sta.  at  Uglaamie,  Alaska,  to  Aug.  22,  '83,  when 
station  was  abandoned ;  during  '82  and  '83  made  two  expeditions  into  the  interior, 
traveling  over  1000  miles  in  an  unexplored  region  with  dogs  and  sledge ;  discov- 
ered and  partly  surveyed  Meade  River ;  sailed  from  Uglaamie,  Alaska,  Aug.  23, 
'83  ;  picked  up  Lieut.  Schwatka  and  party  at  Redoubt  Michaelofsky,  Sept.  13  '83  ; 
landed  in  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Oct.  7,  '83;  disbanded  expedition  Oct.  15,  '83;  on 
duty  in  office  Chief  Signal  Officer,  Washington,  D.  C.,  preparing  report  Interna- 
tional Polar  Expedition  to  June,  '85 ;  United  States  Delegate  to  International 
Polar  Congress  at  Vienna,  Austria,  from  March,  '84,  to  July,  '84 ;  on  duty  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  from  July,  '84,  to  April,  '85 ;  elected  Fellow  of  the  Royal 
Geographical  Society  June,  '84;  published  report  Dec.,  '84  (see  Ex-Doc.  44, 
second  session,  48th  Congress) ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  April,  '85,  to  June,  '85  ; 
stationed  at  Fort  Gaston,  Cal.,  until  July,  '86 ;  Acting  Indian  Agent  Hoopa  Val- 
ley Reservation  Aug.  and  Sept.,  '85  ;  stationed  at  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  to  Dec., 
'86 ;  at  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  until  April,  '87 ;  Acting  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of 
the  Platte  (Captain),  from  April,  '87,  to  date.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged 
at  Blackburn's  Ford  July  18,  '61;  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  at  Fort  De  Russey,  de- 
fense of  Washington  (Early's  raid),  July  13  and  14,  '64.  Honorably  mentioned— 

HEADQUARTERS  EIGHTH  U.  S.  INFANTRY, 

DAVID'S  ISLAND,  NEW  YORK  HARBOR,  January  27, 1871. 
ORDERS  No.  11. 

Extract. 

II.  The  Colonel  commanding  desires  to  express  his  commendation  of  the  conduct  of  Second  Lieutenant  P. 
H.  Ray,  and  Sergeant  Hill,  Company  E,  and  Privates  Welch,  Company  B ;  Pope,  Company  E  ;  Dugan,  Com- 
pany H  ;  and  Breckenridge  and  Jones  First,  Company  I,  8th  Infantry,  who  periled  their  lives  in  the  fearful 
storm  of  yesterday,  to  save  the  lives  of  two  citizens,  discovered  helplessly  drifting  in  the  vicinity  of  this 
island,  and  who,  notwithstanding  their  inability  to  return  without  assistance,  knowing  none  could  be  afforded 
at  the  time,  still  persevered  and  succeeded  in  the  object  for  which  they  had  endangered  their  lives. 

To  First  Lieutenants  A.  W.  Corliss  and  Samuel  Craig,  Second  Lieutenants  C.  A.  Earnest  and  J.  W.  Smumer- 
hause,  Sergeant  Suyder,  Company  H,  Corporal  Lasher  and  Privates  Coyne  and  Steinman,  Company  B,  and 
Feruald,  Company  I,  8th  Infantry,  who  in  their  voluntary  efforts  rescued  Lieutenant  Ray  and  his  almost 


486  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  RAY 

frozen  crew  from  their  perilous  conditition  this  morning,  a*  well  as  to  all  herein  mentioned,  the  greatest 
praise  is  due  for  their  generous  daring  and  fidelity  to  the  honor  of  their  profession. 

By  command  of  COLONEL  J.  B.  BOMFOBD, 

THOS.  WILHELH,  Firtt  Lieutenant  and  Adjutant. 

Raymond,  Charles  W.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Connecticut,  Jan* 
14,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S- 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
Engineers  June  23,  '65 ;  Captain  March  21,  '67;  Major  Feb.  20,  '83.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Nat.  and  Exp.  Phil.  M.  A.  from  Aug.  28,  72,  to 
Feb.  27,  74,  Aug.  31,  75,  to  July  1,  78 ;  Inst.  Practical  Eng.  M.  A.  from  Aug. 
28,  78,  to  Aug.  28,  '81.  Service—  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '63;  Act.  A.  D.  C. 
tq  Major  General  D.  N.  Couch,  at  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  by  authority  of  Secretary  of 
War,  July,  '63;  graduated  '65;  Recorder  of  special  Board  of  Engineers  at  Boston, 
Mass.,  '65-66;  Asst.  Engineer  defenses  at  Alcatraz  Island,  San  Francisco  Harbor, 
'66 ;  Recorder  of  Board  of  Engineers  for  Pacific  coast,  '68-69 ;  Asst.  Engineer  de- 
fenses at  Lime  Point,  San  Francisco  Harbor,  '68-69  ;  Asst.  Engineer  repairs  and 
reconstruction  of  Fort  Stevens,  Oregon,  '68  ;  Special  Engineer  Officer  on  staffs  of 
Major  General  Halleck,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '69,  and  Major  General  Thomas,  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  '69-70;  in  command  of  exploration  of  the  Yukon  River,  Alaska, 
'69;  Secretary  of  the  Board  of  Engineers,  New  York,  70-71 ;  Com.  Engineer  Co. 
at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.f  71-72 ;  at  U.  S.  M.  A.,  West  Point,  72-74,  and  75-78  ; 
Com.  U.  S.  expedition  to  Northern  Tasmania  to  observe  the  transit  of  Venus,  74 
-75 ;  at  U.  S.  M.  A.  and  in  command  of  Engineer  Co.,  West  Point,  78-81 ;  Chief 
Engineer  on  staff  of  Major  General  Schofield,  78-81 ;  in  charge  of  construction  of 
water-works,  hospital  and  barracks,  78-81 ;  in  command  of  Engineer  Co.  and 
member  of  Board  of  Instructors  at  the  engineer  school  of  application,  Willet's 
Point,  N.  Y.,  '81-83  ;  in  charge  of  river  and  harbor  improvements  in  Massachu- 
setts and  Engineer  1st  and  2d  Light-house  Districts,  '83  ;  on  duty  at  Philadelphia, 
'90. 

Raymond,  Henry  I.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Indiana.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surgeon  Oct.  22,  '81 ;  accepted 
Oct.  31,  '81 ;  resigned  Sept.  1,  '83;  re-appointed  Jan.  12,  '85;  accepted  Feb.  7, 
'85;  Captain  Jan.  12,  '90. 

Raynolds,  William  F.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '39;  graduated  July  1,  '43.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  5th 
U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '43;  transferred  to  Top.  Engr.  July  20,  '43;  2d  Lieut.  March  3, 
'47;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '53  ;  Captain  (14  years'  service  )  July  1,  '57  ;  transfer red 
to  Engr.  March  3,  '63;  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  March  31,  '62  ;  accepted  April  iM, 
'62  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '66;  Major  U.  S.  A.  March  3,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  March 
7,  '67 ;  Col.  Jan.  2,  '81 ;  retired  March  17,  '84,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during 
the  war.  Service— Second  Asst.  Top.  Engineer  in  the  improvement  of  the  Ohio 
River,  '43-44;  survey  of  the  northeastern  boundary  of  the  United  States,  '44-47  ; 
in  the  war  with  Mexico,  '47-48;  preparing  maps  of  northeastern  boundary  survey, 
'48-50;  survey  for  water-supply  to.  Washington,  D.  C.,  '50-51;  1st  Lieut.  March  3, 
'53;  survey  of  northern  lakes, '51-56  ;  light-house  duty,  '56-59;  in  charge  of  ex- 
ploration of  Yellowstone  and  Missouri  Rivers,  '59-61;  Chief  Top.  Engineer  of  the 
Dept.  of  Virginia  July-Oct.,  '61;  Dept.  of  West  Virginia  Oct.,  '61-April,  '62; 
Mountain  Dept.  April-June,  '62  ;  Chief  Engineer  of  Middle  Dept.  and  8th  Army 
Corps  Jan.,  '63-April,  '64 ;  transferred  to  engineers  March  3,  '63  ;  in  charge  of  the 
defenses  of  Harper's  Ferry  during  the  rebel  invasion  of  Pennsylvania  June,  '63 ; 
Chief  Engineer  of  the  defenses  of  Baltimore,  Md.,  June  28,  '63;  Superintending 
Engineer  of  survey  of  North  and  Northwest  Lakes  and  Engineer  of  light-houses 
on  Northern  Lakes,  and  in  charge  of  harbor  improvements  of  the  entire  Lake  re- 
gion from  April  14,  '64-April,  70;  in  charge  of  improvement  of  Western  rivers, 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  April,  70-Jan.  7,  73;  charge  of  harbor  improvement,  Mobile, 
Ala.,  Jan.  to  April,  73  ;  Engineer  4th  Light-house  Diat.  from  April,  73,  bo -. 


RE  A  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.  S.   ARMY.  487 

Read,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Iowa  Nov.  19,  1860. 
Retiring  year  1924.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  13, 
'83 ;  transferred  to  5th  Cav.  Sept.  13,  '83  ;  to  rank  in  Cav.  from  June  13,  '83.  Ser- 
vice—With regiment  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.,  and  in  the  field  from  Sept.  27,  '83, 
(on  rifle  competition  July  28  to  Sept.  3,  '84)  to  May  17,  '85 ;  in  the  field  May  17 


professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  Iowa  State  University,  Iowa  City, 
Iowa,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Washakie,  Wyo.,  from  Dec.  1,  '84,  to  April  30,  '85;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and 
Adjutant  battalion  in  the  field  May  17  to  May  31,  '85  ;  Adjutant  battalion  from 
July  8,  '85,  to  Aug.  31,  '85 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  from  Oct.  1,  '87,  to  May  31, 
'88. 

Read,  Robert  D.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Tennessee.  Appoint- 
ed from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73 ;  graduated  June 
15,  77.  Actual  rank—23.  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  24, 
'83. 

Reade,  Harry  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Lowell,  Mass.,  Aug.  5,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  Kan. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
25th  Inf.  March  4,  72;  accepted  March  31,  72  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  11,  78  ;  Capt. 
April  1,  '88.  Service — Joined  Co.  D  at  Fort  Quitman,  Texas;  marched  to  Fort 
Davis,  Texas,  from  Oct.  3  to  Nov.,  72,  remaining  there  to  July,  74 ;  in  Sept.,  73, 
on  detached  service  in  pursuit  of  deserters,  marched  90  miles ;  at  Presidio  del 
Norte,  Texas,  Dec.,  '73,  protecting  Dep.  Collector  of  Customs;  attached  to  Co.  E 
latter  part  of  July,  74,  en  route  to  Fort  Concho,  Texas  ;  marched  240  miles  ;  ar- 
rived at  Concho  Aug.  12,  74 ;  returned  to  Fort  Davis  March  12,  75 ;  made  a  scout 
to  Presidio  del  Norte,  in  pursuit  of  Indians  in  Nov.-Dec.,  75 ;  at  Fort  Stockton, 
Texas,  Aug.  5,  76 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  22,  78,  to  Feb.  21,  79 ;  on 
special  recruiting  detail  at  Boston,  Mass.,  from  March  1  to  May  10,  79 ;  on  sick 
leave  from  June  1,  79,  to  May  8,  '80 ;  at  Camp  Charlotte,  Texas,  from  May  10  to 
June  27,  '80 ;  en  route  from  Fort  Concho,  Texas,  to  Fort  Meade,  Dakota,  from 
July  5  to  Aug.  17,  '80 ;  taken  sick  while  on  the  march  and  left  in  the  hospital  at 
Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  from  July  7  to  17,  '80  ;  rejoined  command  at  San  Antonio, 
Tex. ;  served  at  Ft.  Meadte  until  Aug.  30,  '85 ;  in  the  field  on  Little  Missouri  River 
from  July  8  to  Oct.  15,  '81;  distance  marched,  180  miles ;  on  leave  of  absence  from 
July  29,  '83,  to  Jan.  28,  '84;  served  at  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Fort  Leaven  worth, 
Kansas,  from  Sept.  1,  '85>,  to  July,  '87  ;  returned  to  Fort  Meade,  Dakota,  July  20, 
'87  ;  served  at  that  post  till  May  11,  '88 ;  detailed  as  Range  Officer  at  Bellevue 
Rifle  Range  from  Aug.  26  to  Sept.  10,  '87 ;  joined  Co.  E  at  Ft.  Sisseton,  D.  T.,  Apr. 
19;  left  April  23;  arrived  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.  May  27,  '88;  at  that  post  until  Aug. 
31,  '89;  participated  in  practice  march  for  8  days  in  Oct.,  '88,  marched  100  miles  ; 

on  sick  leave  from  Sept.  1,  '89,  to  .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M. 

and  A.  C.  S.  Ft.  Stockton,  Texas,  from  Jan.  14,  78,  to  Feb.  21,  79 ;  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  troops  in  the  field  from  July  8  to  Oct.  15,  '81 ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Meade,  Dakota,  from  April  1,  '82,  to  April  1,  '83. 

Reade,  Philip  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Lowell,  Mass.,  Oct.  13,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  -the  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy 
from  July  1,  '64,  to  Jan.  14,  '65,  and  from  June  20,  '65,  to  Jan.  21,  '67;  appointed 
from  civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  May  13,  '67 ;  accepted  May 
20,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  8,  78 ;  Capt.  Nov.  13,  '89.  Service— Reported  for  duty 
at  headquarters  of  his  regiment,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June,  '67,  and  ordered 
to  his  company  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan. ;  took  command  of  Co.  H,  July,  '67 ;  on 
duty  there  and  at  various  points  in  Colorado  and  Indian  Territory  until  fall  of 
71,  when  changed  station  with  his  company  to  Fort  Wallace,  Kan. ;  during  this 
period  was  on  escort  duty  with  wagon  trains,  Southern  Overland  Mail  Co.,  stage 
stations,  Railroad  surveying  parties  and  in  connection  with  hostile  Cheyenne  and 
Kiowa  Indians ;  at  Regimental  Hdqrs.  from  June,  '69,  to  March  12,  71 ;  on  leave 


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of  absence  from  Nov.,  71,  to  April  4,  72;  on  latter-named  date  assigned  to  duty 
at  Headquarters  Dep.  of  the  Mo.,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  as  Acting  Signal  Of- 
ficer; relieved  from  duty  as  Chief  Signal  Officer  Dep.  of  the  Missouri  Aug.  27, 
74;  during  the  period  April  4,  72,  to  Aug.  27,  74,  was  engaged  in  giving  in- 
struction in  military  signaling  and  telegraphy  to  classes  composed  of  officers  and 
enlisted  men  at  the  following-named  posts :  Forts  Leavenworth,  Riley,  Lamed, 
Dodge,  Hays  and  Wallace,  and  camps  of  the  6th  U.  S.  Cavalry  in  Kansas;  also 
at  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  at  Forts  Lyon,  Reynolds  and  Garland,  Col.,  and  at  Forts 
Union,  Marcy,  Stanton,  McRae,  Selden,  Craig,  Bayard,  Tulerosa  and  Wingate, 
N.  M. ;  Oct.  18,  74,  was  relieved  as  a  member  of  a  Gen.  Court  Mar.,  on  which  he 
had  been  temporarily  detailed  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  ordered  to  proceed  to 
Jackson  Barracks,  New  Orleans,  La.,  for  duty  with  his  company  ("  H  ) ;  Dec.  1, 
74,  he  was  ordered  to  report  in  person  to  the  Chief  Signal  Officer  for  duty,  but 
was  permitted,  at  his  own  request,  to  delay  in  New  Orleans  until  after  it  was  evi- 
dent that  no  active  services  would  be  required  of  his  regiment  in  the  South  inci- 
dent to  the  then-troubled  condition  of  state  and  local  affairs  in  Louisiana;  Jan. 
8,  75,  assigned  to  instruction  duty  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  as  Assistant  to  the  Chief 
Signal  Officer  of  the  Army  and  for  orders  relative  to  his  instruction  in  more  ex- 
tended branches  of  military  signaling,  electric  telegraphy,  heliographing,  cipher 
and  meteorology;  June  2,  75,  was  relieved  from  duty  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  and 
directed  to  proceed  to  San  Diego,  Cal.,  and  assume  charge  of  the  construction 
»nd  operation  of  the  lines  of  telegraph  in  California,  Arizona  and  New  Mexico, 
provided  for  by  acts  of  Congress,  he  to  establish  his  office  and  station  in  Sun 
Diego,  Cal.,  and  be  governed  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  by  such  instructions 
as  he  might  receive  from  the  Chief  Signal  Officer  of  the  army ;  after  about  400 
miles  of  the  New  Mexican  military  telegraph  line  had  been  constructed  and  was 
in  working  order,  he  was  relieved  from  duty  in  connection  with  the  New  Mexican 
section  of  the  proposed  entire  line,  and  its  further  completion  in  New  Mexico 
devolved  upon  another  officer  March  29,  76,  and  he  was  ordered  to  Washington 
for  verbal  consultation  with  General  Myer;  for  the  two  years  succeeding  April, 
76,  he  was  engaged  in  like  duty  in  Arizona;  Feb.  28,  78,  he  was  relieved  from 
the  charge  of  the  completed  line  of  military  telegraph  then  stretching  from  San 
Diego,  Cal.,  to  the  capital  of  New  Mexico,  and  was  given  a  leave  of  absence  until 
Nov.  13,  78,  on  which  date  he  reported  for  duty  at  Fort  Whipple,  Arlington 
Heights,  Va.,  now  called  Fort  Myer;  Jan.  4,  79,  he  was  ordered  to  proceed  to 
Cape  Henry,  Va.,  and  construct  a  telephone  line  connecting  the  signal  office  at 
that  place  with  Kittyhawk  on  the  coast  of  North  Carolina  and  all  intermediate 
stations  of  the  Life-saving  Service;  he  spent  some  wintry  weeks  on  the  sand- 
sprit  separating  Currituck,  Albemarle  and  Pamlico  Sounds  from  the  Atlantic;  he 
was  engaged  in  the  joint  duty  of  constructing  a  telephone  line  and  in  teaching 
the  men  of  the  Life-saving  Service  military  methods  in  signaling ;  after  the  com- 
pletion of  this  dutv  he  was  ordered,  April  8,  '79,  to  Forts  Fetterman  and  McKin- 
ney,  Wyo.,  to  render  any  assistance  needed  in  the  completion,  management,  etc., 
of  the  telegraph  line  and  to  make  the  necessary  arrangements  with  the  Com- 
manding General  Department  of  the  Platte ;  Oct.  4,  79,  the  Com.  Gen.  Dep.  of 
the  Missouri  made  application  for  the  detail  of  Lieut.  Reade  to  that  department 
for  the  stated  purpose  of  assuming  general  supervision  of  the  Government  tele- 
graph lines  connecting  those  headquarters  with  the  military  posts  in  the  Indian 
country,  Colorado  and  New  Mexico;  so  ordered,  and  on  Oct.  20  he  was  assigned 
to  signal  duty  at  headquarters  Dep.  of  the  Missouri,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ; 
continued  on  duty  in  that  connection  until  Feb.  14,  '81,  on  which  date  he  re- 
ceived leave  of  absence  for  six  months  on  surgeon's  certificate  of  disability;  this 
was  further  extended  on  July  30 ;  relieved  from  duty  in  the  Signal  Service  May 
1,  '81,  and  joined  his  Co.  ("H,"  3d  Inf.)  at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  Sept.  30  of  that 
year;  at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont,  until  Sept.,  when  he  was  transferred  to  Fort 
Shaw,  Mont.;  he  qualified  as  marksman  in  1882-9,  and  performed  the  duties  of 
Adjutant  of  the  regiment  for  the  four  months  succeeding  Nov.  30,  '83;  he  also 
Qualified  as  sharpshooter  in  '84-6  and  in  '87-9;  July  9,  '85,  he  was  detailed  for 
duty  on  the  Dep.  of  Dakota  Rifle  Range  in  connection  with  the  annual  rifle 


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competition  of  selected  marksmen,  and  continued  on  duty  at  the  Fort  Snelling 
Rifle  Range  until  Sept.  11,  '85;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.  11,  '85:  returned  to 

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duty  as  Range  Officer  in  connection  with  the  Dep.  of  Dakota  rifle  competition  ; 
August  2,  '86,  Lieut.  Reade  was  directed  to  report  in  person  at  Headquarters 
Division  of  the  Missouri,  Chicago,  III.,  with  a  view  to  assignment  to  duty 
on  Major  General  Terry's  Staff  as  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice  of  the  Div- 
ision ;  this  assignment  was  officially  made  August  10,  '86,  and  he  conducted 


Rifle  Range.  Neb.,  Oct.,  '86 ;  conducted  7th  annual  contest  for  places  on  the 
Division  Rifle  team  at  Bellevue,  Neb.,  Sept.,  '87 ;  inspected  the  Dakota  and 
Platte  rifle  competitions  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  and  Bellevue,  Aug.,  '87;  in 
charge  of  the  8th  annual  division  contest  at  San  Aatonio,  Tex.,  and  in  charge  of 
special  contest  to  determine  the  division  quota  and  alternate  Sept.,  '88 ;  ordered 
to  witness  the  fourth  biennial  competition  of  the  army  team  at  Fort  Niagara, 
N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '88;  inspected  the  8th  annual  rifle  competitions  of  the  Dept.  of 

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to  present  time.  Honorably  mentioned — Honorably  mentioned  in  various  orders  ; 
also  by  officials  of  State  and  town  authorities ;  by  the  National  Guard  of  Wis- 
consin and  111.,  etc.,  all  too  numerous  to  be  mentioned  here ;  two  only  are  here 
quoted  : 

In  communication  dated  February  28,  '76,  Honorables  Samuel  B.  Axtell,  then 
Governor  of  New  Mexico,  and  W.  G.  Ritch,  Secretary  of  New  Mexico,  wrote  to 
the  officer  of  the  Military  Telegraph  Line  as  follows  : 

"  We  desire  to  express  to  Lieutenant  Reade,  both  for  ourselves  and  also  for  the  people  of  this  Territory, 
our  sincere  thanks  for  the  efficient  manner  in  which  he  has,  within  the  last  year,  performed  the  important 
work  of  constructing  from  Santa  Fe,  to  a  point  near  Fort  Bowie,  Arizona  Territory,  the  first  Military  Tele- 
graph Line  through  our  Territory.  We  did  not  believe  it  possible  when  he  first  came  here,  and,  with  only  one 
assistant,  a  sergeant  in  the  army,  undertook  so  vital  and  substantial  a  work  for  the  public  welfare,  that  he  could 
instruct  a  hundred  raw  recruits  of  the  loth  U.  S.  Infantry,  turned  over  to  him  by  General  Pope,  in  the  use  of 
linemen's  tools,  construction  appliances,  electrical  instruments,  etc.,  etc.  He  has  labored  night  and  day.  He 
has  had  vexations,  trials,  dangers,  and  has  played  a  conspicuous  part  in  this  old,  young  territory.  He  is  in- 
separably connected  with  its  development.  If  his  ambition  had  pointed  that  way,  he  could  have  been  elected 
our  delegate  to  Congress  without  opposition.  To  procure  and  haul  poles  in  our  sparsely-wooded  country  to 
the  places  where  they  were  needed  to  support  the  wire,  has  been  a  great  task.  Four  of  these  poles  frequently 
weigh  a  ton.  We  personally  know  of  enormous  distances,  sometimes  over  100  miles,  that  Lieutenant  Reade 
has  had  to  drag  these  poles  through  mountain  defiles  and  over  arid  deserts.  His  work  has  been  impeded  by 
covetousness,  ignorance,  superstition  and  menace.  Especial  credit  is  due  him  in  that  he  baa  not  had  skilled 
experts  to  supervise  and  assist  him.  He  has  taught  a  force  of  three  young  Lieutenants  and  a  hundred  en- 
listed men  just  what  was  essential,  and  the  labor  and  the  result  redounds  to  the  credit  of  the  U.  S.  Army 
through  Lieutenant  Reade  as  its  representative  who  has  toiled  to  complete  this  national  enterprise." 

Many 
New 
eluded 

The  appreciation  of  Gov.  Jeremiah  Rusk,  then  the  Executive  of  Wisconsin,  of 
the  value  of  the  instructions  given  by  Captain  Reade  was  attested  to  in  a  communi- 
cation addressed  to  Assistant  Adjutant  General  R.  Williams,  Headquarters  Div. 
of  Missouri,  dated  Madison,  April  9,  1888.  The  following  is  a  copy : 

STATE  OF  WISCONSIN,  ADJUTANT  GENERAL'S  OFFICE, 

MADISON,  April  9,  1888. 
GEN.  R.  WILLIAMS,  Assistant  Adjutant  General,  Headquarters  Division  of  Missouri. 

Sir:  Through  the  interest  and  courtesy  of  Major-General  Terry,  the  National  Guard  of  this  State  has 
been  able  to  receive  valued  lectures  and  practical  instructions  from  Lieut.  Philip  Reade,  3d  Infantry,  U.  S.  A  , 
Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice.  I  have  the  honor  to  forward  this  day  copies  of  the  "Proceedings  of  the  Sixth 
and  Seventh  Annual  Conventions  of  the  Officers  of  the  Wisconsin  National  Guard,"  that  the  General  Com- 
manding may  see  with  what  earnest  appreciation  and  soldierly  profit  the  troops  of  this  State  have  availed 
themselves  of  the  lessons  given  t>y  this  accomplished  officer.  I  trust  that  it  may  not  be  considered  inap- 
pii.|.riate  that  I  should  make  further  reference  to  the  services  rendered  by  Lieut.  Philip  Reade.  While  no 
words  of  mine  are  needed  to  add  to  the  appreciation  in  which  he  is  held,  I  should  fall  far  short  of  the  wishes 

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of  both  officers  and  men  of  the  Wisconsin  National  Guard  were  I  to  fail  to  express  our  deep  obligation  for 
the  minute  instruction  and  most  intelligent  direction  he  has  given  to  the  rifle  practice  of  our  State  force. 
Every  previous  effort,  and  several  vigorous  efforts  had  been  nrtMe  to  thoroughly  interest  our  State  troops  in 
rifle  practice,  bad  proved  a  failure.  That  the  impulse  received  from  Lieut.  Philip  Reade  has  tended  t<>  -u!- 
stantial  results,  I  cite  the  paper  of  Captain  George  Graham  in  the  7th  convention  report  and  th 
appended  thereto  showing  the  work  done  by  the  team  under  Captain  Graham's  command  at  Fort  Snelling. 
Trie  instruction  of  Captain  Graham  and  the  men  begun  under  Lieut  Philip  Reade  in  January,  1887,  at  our 
6th  convention;  they  have  had  no  other  assistance.  While  we  trust  that  in  his  honored  and  well-earned  re- 
tirement General  Terry  may  flnd  renewed  health  and  years  of  life  and  happiness,  we  cannot  but  reijret  the 
departure  of  a  Commander  who  has  so  cordially  and  substantially  aided  us.  In  the  earnest  hope  that  his 
distinguished  successor  will  prove  as  warm  a  friend  of  the  National  Guard  and  that  in  the  future,  as  in  the 
past,  we  may  count  upon  the  valued  services  of  Lieut.  Philip  Reade  as  an  important  factor  toward  increased 
efficiency,  I  have  the  honor  to  be,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

(Signed;  CHANDLER  P.  CHAPMAN,  Adjutant  General  Wisconsin. 

Reber,  Samuel  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1, 
'86.  Actual  rank—W  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Reed,  Harvey  D.  (First  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corporal  Co.  E,  Batt.  Engineers,  from 
June  1,  76,  to  Aug.  19,  79;  2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Aug.  14,  79;  accepted  Aug.  80, 
79;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  17, '86. 

Reed,  Henry  A.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  15, 
70.  Actual  rank— Sergeant  and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  I,  24th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  from 
Aug.  14, '62,  to  Feb.  19,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  24th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf,Feb.  19,  '65 ;  honorably 
mu«tered  out  June  10,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  May 
21,75.  Staff  position*  occupied — Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Drawing  M.  A.  from  Aug. 
30,  '66,  to  Aug.  28,  '80,  Aug.  28,  '83,  to  Aug.  28,  '88.  Service—  In  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  '62-5,  and  served  continuously  until  mustered  out  at  the  close  of  the 
war,  June  10,  '65;  promoted  through  the  different  grades  of  non-commissioned 
officer  to  1st  Lieut. ;  entered  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  '66  ;  graduated  No.  lu  in  a 
class  of  58  members,  70;  served  with  regiment  in  California,  Virginia  and  Mary- 
land, and  with  1st  Cav.  in  Nevada,  performing  both  line  and  staff  duties,  '7" 
graduated  in  artillery  course  for  officers  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  74,  and  at  siiriml 
service  school  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  75;  in  signal  service  till  ordered  to  r.  >  A  . 
A.  Aug.  28,  76;  served  with  regiment  since  Sept.  I,  '80,  in  Maryland,  Louisiana, 
Georgia  and  Virginia  ;  with  Light  Battery  F  at  school  of  application  for  Inf.  and 
Cav.,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ;  also  Instructor  in  Artillery  Tactics  and  Topog- 
raphy, '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  battles  of  Perry  ville,  Stone  River, 
Chattanooga  campaign  ;  Chickamauga;  defense  of  Chattanooga,  Missionary  Ridge ; 
East  Tennessee  and  Atlanta  campaigns,  and  Nashville. 

Reed,  Hugh  T.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Retired.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '69 ;  graduated  June 
13,  73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  73;  1st  Lieut.  July  1, 
79;  retired  April  23,  '89,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Reed,  Thomas  B.  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  D,  5th 
Pa.  Res.,  from  June  5,  '61,  to  March  5,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Pa.  Res.  March  5,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  June  11,  '64;  Captain  205th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  3,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  June  2,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  29th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  22,  '67;  accepted  July  27,  '67  ;  un- 
assigned  April  25,  '68;  assigned  to  9th  Cav.  July  14,  '69;  transferred  to  24th  Inf. 
Feb.  3,  70;  retired  Nov.  14,  71,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Captain  Vol.  March  13,  '64,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg, 
Pa. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  June  1,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war. 

Reed,  Walter  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Va.,  Sept.  13,  1857. 
Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
June  26,  75 ;  accepted  July  3,  75 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Service— At 
Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  July,  75,  to  April,  76  :  ordered  to  Dept.  of 
Arizona,  April  8,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Camp  Lowell,  Ariz.,  May,  76,  to  July,  '77  : 
Camp  Apache,  Ariz.,  to  May,  '80 ;  on  leave  of  absence  June  to  Aug.,  '80  ;  ordered 
to  Dept.  of  the  East  Aug.  28,  '80;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept., 


REE  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.   8.   ARMY.  491 

'80,  to  Mar.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  May,  '81 ;  at  Washington  Barracks, 
D.  C.,  to  June,  '82;  at  Camp  Washington,  Gaithersburg,  Md.,  to  November,  '82; 
ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Nov.  13,  '82  ;  attending  Surgeon,  Dept.  Hdqrs. 
and  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  Dec.,  '82,  to  Sept.,  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Sidney,  Neb., 
Sept.,  '83,  to  Aug.,  '84;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  Aug.,  '84,  to  Aug., 
'87  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  July,  '87  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Mt.  Vernon  Bks., 
Ala.,  Aug.,  '87,  to  present  time. 

Reed,  William  I.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from  Cal. 
— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— 1st,  Lieut.  R.  Qm.  6th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.,  March 
14,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  October  31,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Feb.  23,  66; 
accepted  June  6,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69 ;  assd.  to 
7th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '71 ;  Capt.  Feb.  23,  '83  ;  retired  Apr.  23,  '89,  for  disability  not  in- 
cident to  the  service. 

Rees,  Thomas  H.  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed 
from  Mich.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1 , 
'86.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '86 ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '86. 

Reese,  Henry  B.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Add.  Pm.  Vol.  June  1,  '61 ;  accepted  July 
11,  '61 ;  vacated  Aug.  8,  '67 ;  Maj.  Pm.  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  17,  '67  ;  accepted  Aug.  8, 
'67 ;  retired  July  3,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Reeve,  Isaac  V.  D.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y., 
July  29,  181 3.  Retired.  App.  from  N.  Y,  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '31  ; 
graduated  July  1,  '35.  Actual  rank—EvL  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.,  July  1,  '35 ;  2d 
Lieut.  May  2,  '36 ;  1st  Lieut.  8th  Inf.,  July  7,  '38  ;  accepted  Sept.  30,  '38 ;  Capt. 
June  18, '46;  Major  1st  Inf.,  May  14, '61 ;  Lieut.-Col.  13th  Inf.,  Sept.  16, '62; 
Col.  Oct.  14,  '64 ;  unassigned  Mar.  15,  '69;  retired  Jan.  1,  '71,  at  his  own  request 
for  over  30  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco  ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col. 
Sept.  8,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Molino  del  Rey; 
Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  service  during  the  war. 
Service— {Served  in  Florida,  '36-7,  participating  in  several  skirmishes  with  the 
Seminoles ;  (sick  leave  10  mos.,  '37-8) ;  served  on  northern  fron  tier,  '38-9-40, 
participating  in  removal  of  Winnebago  Indians,  '40 ;  served  in  Florida  against 
the  Seminoles,  '40-1-2  ;  (leave  of  absence  4  mos.,  '42);  stationed  at  Key  West, 
Fla.,  to  Sept.,  '45 ;  (leave  of  absence  4  mos.,  J44) ;  participated  in  the  military  occu- 
pation of  Texas,  '45 ;  served  in  the  war  with  Mexico ;  left  Mexico  July,  '48  (leave 
of  absence  4  mos.,  '48) ;  served  in  Texas,  New  Mexico  and  Arizona  till  breaking 
out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  general  recruiting  service  two  years,  '52-4 ;  (leave 
of  absence  6  mos.,  '56),  (leave  of  absence  10  mos,  '59) ;  with  two  expeditions 
against  Gila  Apaches,  '58 ;  made  prisoner  of  war  in  Texas  May,  '61,  by  the  rebels  ; 
exchanged  Aug.,  '62  ;  chief  mustering  and  disbursing  officer  N.  Y.  City,  '62-3  ; 
commander  of  draft  rendezvous  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  '64-5  ;  frontier  service  in  com- 
mand of  regiment  and  Dist.  of  Upper  Missouri,  '65-6-7-8 ;  (leave  of  absence  6 
mos.,  '68) ;  member  of  Retiring  Board  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  winter  of  '68-9 ;  Supt. 
Gen.  recruiting  service  N.  Y.  City  from  May,  '69,  until  retired.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto,  Resaca  de  la  Palma,  siege  of 
Vera  Cruz,  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  San  Antonio,  Churubusco,  Molino  del  Rey, 


Reeves,  Thomas  H.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Lieut.-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
North  Carolina.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Tennessee— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— Pvt.  Co.  D,  4th  Tenn.  Vol.  Inf.,  Nov.  15,  '61 ;  discharged  Feb.  19,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut. 
4th  Tenn.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  19,  '63;  Capt.  May  29,  '63  ;  Major  Aug.  10,  '64;  Lieut.- 
Colonel  June  5,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  2,  '65  ;  Capt.  39th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28, 
'66  ;  accepted  Nov.  23,  '66 ;  retired  June  5,  '68,  for  disability  not  incident  to  the 
service.  Brevet  rank—E\L  Major  and  Lieut.-Colonel  March  2,  '67,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 


492  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.  S.   ARMY.  REX 

Regan,  James  (Captain  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Dec.  14,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Mus.  Co.  H,  2d  U.  S.  In* 
J-une  1/58 ;  discharged  June  1/63 ;  Mus.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  Gen.  Ser.  from  March  8/64, 
to  Dec.  31,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  Dec.  1,  '66  ;  accepted  Dec.  31,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  12,  '67 ;  unassigned  April  26,  '69;  ass'd  to  9th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  June 
15,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  9th  Inf.  from  June  22,  79,  to 
Oct.  1,  '86.  * 

Reichmann,  Carl  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Priv.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  I,  20th  U.  S. 
Inf.  from  Dec.  6,  '81,  to  Aug.  6,  '84 ;  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  Aug.  4,  '84 ;  accepted 
Aug.  7,  '84. 

Keilly,  Henry  J.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  5th  U.  S.  Art.,  from  Sept. 
22,  '64,  to  Dec.  30,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  Dec.  1,  '66 ;  accepted  Dec.  30,  '66  ;  1st 
Lieut.  Sept.  18,  '68.  Service— At  Fort  Jefferson,  Tortugas,  Fla.,  to  March,  and  at 
Key  West,  Fla.,  to  Sept.,  '67 ;  volunteered  his  services  during  the  yellow  fever 
epidemic,  at  Tortugas,  Fla.;  com.  battery,  Fort  Jefferson,  Tortugas,  Fla.,  Sept., 
'67,  to  Jan.,  '68 ;  Post  Adj.,  Fort  Jefferson,  to  June,  '68 ;  Post  Adj.,  Key  West,  Fla., 

to  OcD./68 ;  with  light  battery  of  regiment,  Washington, D.  C.,  from  Nov./68,  to . 

History — Enlisted  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  Feb.,  '63  ;  joined  the  Mississippi  squadron 
at  Cairo,  111.,  and  engaged  running  the  batteries  at  Vicksburg,  action  at  Grand 
Gulf,  first  Red-River  expedition,  and  bombardment  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  from 
June  to  July,  '63,  the  date  of  its  surrender.  Discharged  Feb.,  '64. 

Reilly,  James  W.  (Major  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pa.  Aug.  2,  1839.  Retiring 
year  1903;  app.  from  Pa.;  graduated  at  the  Military  Academy,  Class  of  '63. 
Actual  rank— 1st.  Lieut,  of  Ord.  June  11,  '63  ;  Capt.  June  23,  74 ;  Major  May  9,  '85. 
Jjrevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  of 
Nov.  and  Dec.,  1864,  including  the  battles  of  Franklin  and  Nashville.  Service — 
Served  as  assistant  ordnance  officer  at  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass.,  July  '23,  '63,  to 
Feb.  24/64 ;  as  inspector  of  ordnance  at  Fort  Pitt  and  other  foundries,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.,  March  9,  '64,  to  July,  '64;  as  inspector  of  ordnance  Department  and  Army  of 
the  Tennessee  July  11,  '64,  to  Nov.  11,  '64,  being  engaged  in  the  campaign  of 
Atlanta,  Ga.;  as  chief  ordnance  officer  Department  and  Army  of  the  Ohio  Nov. 
11,  '64,  to  April,  '65,  being  engaged  in  the  campaign  of  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '64,  in 
Tennessee;  on  leave  of  absence  April, '65 ;  as  assistant  ordnance  officer  \V:i-h- 
ington  Arsenal  May,  '66,  to  June,  '67 ;  as  assistant  ordnance  officer  Watervliet 
Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  June  13,  '67,  to  Sept.  11,  71,  except  while  on  detached  duty  at 
West  Point,  June,  July  and  Aug.  of  '69,  70  and  71 ;  at  West  Point  as  assistant 
instructor  of  ordnance  and  gunnery,  and  assistant  professor  of  chemistry,  min- 
eralogy and  geology  Sept.  16,  71,  to  Aug.  16,  72,  and  as  principal  assistant  pro- 
fessor of  law  and  ethics,  from  Aug.  28,  72,  to  Aug.  30,  74 ;  as  assistant  ordnance 
officer  Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal.,  Oct.  8,  74,  to  June  11,  75 ;  on  the  staff  of  the  lieuten- 
ant-general commanding  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri,  as  chief  ordnance 
officer,  from  June  22,  75,  to  July  10,  '80;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Oct.  10,  '80;  as 
assistant  ordnance  officer  Watervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  10,  '80,  to  Nov.  10,  '80; 
at  Allegheny  Arsenal,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  from  Dec.  1/80,  to  May  26/86;  at  Augusta 

Arsenal,  from  June  3,  '86,  to .  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  battles 

of  July  22  and  29,  '64,  in  the  Atlanta  Campaign.  Commands  held — Allegheny 
Arsenal,  Pa.,  from  Dec.  1,  '80,  to  May  26,  '86 ;  Augusta  Arsenal,  Ga.,  June  3, 
'86,  to . 

Remington,  Philip  H.  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.  Dec.  9,  1838. 
Retiring  year,  1902  ;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1, '57;  graduated  June  24,  '61.  Actual  £ank—2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf. 
June  24,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  23  '61 ;  Capt.  July  28,  '66  ;  unassigned  May  3,  '69  ; 
assd.  to  19th  Inf.  Dec.  28,  '69.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt.  8th  Inf.  from  April 
21,  '63,  to  Oct.  18,  '64;  and  from  E*eb.  2,  '65,  to  Jan.  31,  '66. 

Rexford,  William  H.  (Captain  and  Ordnance  Storekeeper).  Born  in  Mich. 
Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  Rank— 1st  Lieut.  24th  Mich.  Vol.  Inf. 
Aug.  13,  '62;  Capt.  Dec.  20,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  21,  '63;  Ord.  sk.  May  16, 


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'65;  accepted  May  22,  '65 ;  Capt.  Ord.  Sk.  July  28,  '66.  Service— With  the  Array 
of  the  Potomac  during  the  first  invasion  of  Maryland ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of 
Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg  (wounded) ;  at  the  Detroit  Ar- 
senal, Mich.,  June,  '65,  to  June,  '67 ;  at  the  Mount  Vernon  Arsenal,  Va.,  from 
June, '67,  to  73 ;  on  duty  at  Benicia  Arsenal  '73-8;  awaiting  orders  at  Benicia 
Barracks  '78-9 ;  on  temporary  duty  at  Benicia  Barracks  '79  to  '81 ;  on  duty  at 
Indianapolis  Arsenal  '81-3;  on  duty  at  Springfield  Armory,  Mass.,  '90. 

Reynolds,  Alfred  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf,).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '70 ;  graduated  June  17, 
'74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  17,  74  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  1,  '80. 

Reynolds,  Bainbridge  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13,  73. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S,  Cav.  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  21,  79 ;  Capt. 
Jan.  17,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  from  Aug.  31,  79,  to 
Sept.  1,  '83 ;  R.  Qm.  3d  Cav.  from  Sept.  1,  '83,  to  Nov.  22,  '84. 

Reynolds,  Charles  A.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md.  Re- 
tired ;  app.  frcm  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  F,  District  of  Col- 
umbia and  Maryland  Battalion  of  Infantry,  June  23,  '47 ;  discharged  Feb.  6, 
'48 ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Infantry  March  3,  '55 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Qm.  Vols.  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  April  22,  '63;  Captain,  A.  Qm.  Nov.  18,  '61;  Major 
Qm.  Mar.  3,  75;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Deputy  Qr.  Mr.  Gen.  April  9,  '85 ;  retired  Nov. 
11, '87.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  in  the  war  with  Mex- 
ico ;  recruiting  duty  and  at  Fortress  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Dec.,  '55 ;  en  route  to  and  in 
Oregon  Ter.  to  Jan.,  '61 ;  engaged  against  Indians  on  Northwest  Boundary  Sur- 
vey and  acting  Asst.  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  of  Subsistence  at  Cairo,  111., 
and  Chief  Quartermaster  for  Gen.  Grant  April,  '63;  during  which  time  was  on 
Tennessee  and  Mississippi  Rivers  in  charge  of  transportation  atShiloh  and  Vicks- 
burg,  the  latter  during  first  part  of  operations ;  in  charge  of  the  Quartermaster's 
Department  in  the  movement  of  the  army  operating  in  rear  of  Vicksburg;  super- 
intending construction  of  depot  for  prisoners  of  war  Rock  Island,  111.;  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  and  Chief  Quartermaster  Johnsonville,  Tenn. ;  at  Cheyenne  Depot, 
W.  T.,  to  Aug.,  72 ;  Department  of  the  Missouri  72 ;  in  charge  of  supplying 
Gen.  Miles'  command  in  Ind,  Ter.  Kiowa-Cheyenne-Comanche  campaign  ;  served 
in  the  Dept.  of  Arizona  as  Chief  Qr.  Mr.  76-8  ;  in  the  East  until  '85 ;  ordered  to 
Oregon  ;  served  as  Chief  Qr.  Mr.  Dept.  of  Columbia,  '86-7.  Honorably  mentioned 
— Complimented  in  orders  in  conjunction  with  Col.  Lewis,  Comdg.  Officer  Fort 
Supply  for  services  in  Gen.  Miles'  campaign  72. 

R-eynolds,  Joseph  J.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Maj.-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky. 

39; 


accept 

26th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  unassig'ned  March  15,  '69  ; 
assigned  to  25th  Inf.  Jan.  8,  70  ;  trs.  to  3d  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  retired  June  25, 
77,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Maj.-Gen. 
March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary 
Ridge.  Staff  positions  occupied— Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Nat.  Exp.  Phil.  M.  A.  from  Aug. 
17,  '49,  to  July  1,  '55. 

Reynolds,  William  B.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Wash.  Appoint- 
ed from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '65  ;  graduated  June 
13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79. 

Rheem,  Edward  B.  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Jan.  24,  1845.  Retir- 
ing year  1909;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  "A,"  7th 
Pa.  Vol.  Res.  Inf.,  July  8,  '61 ;  discharged  June  16,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  32d  U.  S.  Inf. 
Oct.  30,  '67 ;  accepted  Nov.  12,  '67 ;  trs.  to  21at  Inf.  April  19,  '69 ;  unassig 


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Aug.  19,  '69;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Jan.  29,  70;  1st  Lieut.  July  8,  74;  Captain 
April  24,  '86.  Service— In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-64 ;  in  the  field  with  the 
Array  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  campaigns  of  '62;  Clerk  to  the 
Military  Governor  of  Alexandria,  Va.,  Jan.  to  June,  '64;  out  of  service  to  Nov., 
'67 ;  on  duty  in  Arizona,  and  on  the  Pacific  coast  from  '68  to  '82  ;  in  the  Dep.  of 
the  Platte  to  '87  ;  at  present  on  sick  leave.  Battles,  skirmishes  etc. — Engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill,  Newmarket  Cross-Roads,  Malvern 
Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antletam  and  Fredericksburg,  YrJ. 

Rhodes,  Charles  D.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '89 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th 
Cav.  Aug.  19,  '89. 

Rice,  Edmund  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.,  Dec.  2,  1841.  Retiring 
year  1905.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  19th  M 
Inf.  Aug.  28, '61;  Major  Oct.  1,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  July  27,  '64;  hon.  must,  out 
June  30,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  40th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Dec.  29,  '66;  un- 
assigned  April  20, '69 ;  assigned  to  5th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  March  10,  '83. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  U.  S.  Army  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritor 
services  at  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  Army  Man-h  - 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  l.ivvet  Lieut. 
Col.  U.  S.  Army  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle 
of  the  Wilderness,  Va.  Service — Served  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to 
'(55  ;  in  '66  was  on  duty  at  Camp  Distribution,  near  Washington,  D.  C. ;  in  Feb., 
'67,  ordered  to  proceed  to  and  take  command  of  Fort  Caawell,  N.  C. ;  while  en 
route,  with  troops,  steamer  "  Flambeaux  "  was  wrecked  near  the  mouth  of  Cape 
Fear  River;  ordered  to  Post  of  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  June,  '68;  detailed  on  duty 
at  the  Springfield  Armory,  Mass.,  superintending  the  manufacture  of  m<><li 
the  Rice  Trowel  Bayonets,  for  trial  by  troops ;  Oct.,  on  duty  at  Raleigh,  N.  C., 
and  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La. ;  in  Cambridge,  awaiting  orders,  until  Oct.,  '69, 
when  ordered  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Mississippi,  where  he  remained  until 
Jan.,  70,  at  which  date  he  was  ordered  before  St.  Louis  Small  Arms  (Schofield) 
Board,  which  recommended  that  the  army  be  furnished  with  five  hundred  (500) 
of  the  "  Rice  Trowel  Bayonets "  for  trial;  during  the  summer  and  fall,  while  on 
duty  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  ordered  to  take  recruits  to  Texas  and  Minn. ; 
in  71  on  duty  at  Forts  Wallace  and  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  until  Dec,,  73  ;  ordered 
before  the  Springfield  Armory  Small  Arras  Board,  which  recommended  the  adop- 
tion of  the  "  Rice  Trowel  Bayonet"  for  the  Army  ;  Rice  Stacking  Swivel  and  knife 
intrenching  bayonet  invented  ;  by  order  of  the  Secretary  of  War  was  detailed  on 
duty  at  the  Springfield  Armory,  Mass.,  superintending  the  manufacture  of  ten 
thousand  of  the  "  Rice  Trowel  Bayonets"  with  the  "Rice  Stacking  Swivel,"  and 
which  latter  was  ordered  to  be  placed  on  all  rifles  and  carbines  hereafter  manu- 
factured at  the  Armory  and  issued  to  the  Army,  Navy  and  Militia ;  July,  74, 
with  expedition  againstthe  Ute  Indians,  near  Spanish  Peaks,  Col.;  in  75  organized 
the  U.  S.  Military  Prison  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ;  on  July  12,  76,  at  his  own 
request,  was  relieved  from  duty  at  Military  Prison,  to  enable  him  to  join  his  regi- 
ment and  take  part  in  the  campaign  against  the  Sioux  Indians  on  the  Yellow- 
stone River,  Mont. ;  in  Aug.  was  ordered  to  take  flat  boat-?,  one  3-inch  rifle  gun 
and  seventy-five  men,  and  proceed  from  the  mouth  of  Powder  River  down  the 
Yellowstone  in  search  of  hostile  Indians  ;  when  opposite  the  mouth  of  Glcndive 
Creek,  landed,  threw  up  works,  and  was  attacked  by  a  large  body  of  Sioux,  which 
were  driven  off;  remained  at  this  point  until  relieved  by  troops  of  Gen.  Miles' 
command;  in  77,  for  instruction,  visited  the  troops  and  barracks  of  England,  and 
by  invitation  of  the  War  Officer  saW  the  Royal  Engineers  at  Chatham,  testing  his 
knife  intrenching  bayonet;  by  special  permission  was  able  to  see  the  armies  of 
France,  Germany  and  Austria;  in  Feb.,  78,  was  given  command  of  two  hundred 
men,  with  thirty-five  wagons,  and  proceeded  from  Bisinark,  D.  T.,  up  the  east 
bank  of  the  Missouri  ana  the  north  bank  of  the  Yellowstone,  through  Dakota  and 
Montana,  a  winter  march  of  430  miles  in  the  snow,  to  Fort  Keogh  ;  in  April  or- 
dered to  appear  before  the  Military  Committee  of  the  House  of  Representatives  at 


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Washington,  D.  C.,  to  give  testimony  on  the  re-organization  of  the  Army;  in 
Feb.,  79,  ordered  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  appear  before  the  "  Army  Equipment 
Board,"  which  unanimously  recommended  the  "  Rice  Intrenching  Bayonet "  to 
be  adopted,  to  the  exclusion  of  all  bayonets  and  intrenching  tools,  as  a  necessary 
part  of  the  soldier's  equipment;  in  July,  in  command  of  a  six-gun  battery  in  Gen. 
Miles'  Expedition  against  hostile  Sioux,  north  of  the  Missouri  Eiver,  and  near 
Canadian  line ;  on  the  17th  in  action  against  hostiles,  and  first  time  revolving 
cannon  (Hotchkissone  and  one-half  inch  revolving  cannon)  taken  into  field  on  this 
continent,  and  the  first  time  breech-loading  cannon  was  used  in  action  against  the 
Sioux  ;  ordered  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  in  Nov.,  '83,  and  on  duty  thereuntil  Sep., 
'85 ;  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  until  Aug.,  '86,  when  ordered  to  FortTotten,  Dak. ;  in 
Southern  Europe  during  the  spring  of '88,  and  received  official  permission  to  in- 
spect the  barracks  of  the  Spanish  and  Italian  troops  ;  and  in  Rome  the  6th  Regi- 
ment of  the  line  was  ordered  to  be  manoeuvred  before  him,  by  direction  of  the 
Minister  of  War;  rejoined  at  Fort  Tof ten  to  move  with  regiment  to  Fort  Mcln- 
tosh,  Dep.  of  Texas,  and  while  en  route  on  the  Missouri  River,  with  four  com- 
panies on  board  the  steamer  "Terry,"  was  wrecked  near  Omaha,  Neb. ;  in  the 
winter  of  '88-9  visited  Mexico,  viewed  the  Mexican  troops  and  inspected  the 
Military  College  at  Chapultepec ;  in  June  detailed  as  one  of  the  Judges  of  the 
Inter-State  drill  at  Galveston  ;  on  duty  at  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio,  since  Jan.  1, 
'90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Ball's  Bluff,  Peninsula 
Campaign,  battle  of  Myron's  Mills,  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  West  Point, 
Fair  Oaks,  Oak  Grove,  Peach  Orchard,  Allen's  Farm,  Savage  Station,  White-Oak 
Swamp,  Glendale  (commanding  regiment),  Malvern  Hill,  second  Malvern  Hill, 
Bull  Run,  South  Mountain  and  Antietam  (severely  wounded  and  mentioned  in 
orders)  ;  engaged  at  the  second  attack  on  Fredericksburg  (mentioned  in  records), 
and  action  at  Thoroughfare  Gap,  and  battle  of  Gettysburg  (wounded  twice  and 
mentioned  in  records) ;  Commanding  regiment  in  the  Rapidan  Campaign  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  battles  of  Bristoe  Station,  Blackburn's  Ford,  Robinson's 
Cross  Roads  and  Mine  Run  ;  in  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness  May  4,  5,  6  and  7  ; 
Spottsylvania  8th  and  9th;  Laurel  Hill  10th  and  llth;  in  the  assault  at  the  angle, 
Spottsylvania,  on  the  morning  of  the  12th  of  May,  '64,  and  in  North  Carolina, 
while  being  conveyed  south,  escaped  by  cutting  through  the  door  of  a  freight  car 
in  which  the  prisoners  were  confined,  and,  jumping  from  it  while  the  train  was 
Binder  full  headway,  reached  the  Union  lines  near  the  Ohio  River  after  traveling 
twenty-three  nights,  resting  by  day,  having  walked  between  three  and  four  hun- 
dred miles ;  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Second  Deep  Bottom,  Weldon  Railroad, 
Reams'  Station,  and  Second  Hatcher's  Run  ;  in  command  of  Fort  Steadman  and 
batteries  11  and  12,  in  front  of  Petersburg  ;  at  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel  Army 
at  Appomattox  Court-House.  Commands  held — Commanded  regiment  at  battle 
of  Glendale  ;  regiment  in  the  Rapidan  Campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ; 
regiment  at  the  battle  of  Wilderness  and  Spottsylvania  ;  Fort  Rice  ;  Fort  Stead- 
man ;  Post  of  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  June,  '68  ;  expedition  against  Ute  Indians  July, 
74  ;  U.  S.  Military  prison  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.;  command  of  battery  in 
Gen.  Miles'  expedition  against  Sioux  Indians  July,  '79.  History — In  April,  '64, 
on  the  occasion  of  the  review  of  the  different  corps  in  the  Army  by  Gen.  Grant, 
the  19th  Mass.  Vols.,  Lieut.  Col.  E.  Rice  commanding,  was  selected  by  General 
Meade,  as  his  was  one  of  the  two  best  drilled  and  disciplined  regiments  in  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  drill  before  Generals  Grant,  Meade  and  Sheridan,  and 
the  Corps  Commanders  ;  joined  the  Headquarters  of  the  Russian  Army,  under  the 
Grand  Duke  Nicholas,  in  front  of  Plevna ;  by  command  of  the  Czar,  an  order 
granting  him  the  right  to  visit  officially  the  Russian  and  Roumanian  lines  dur- 
ing the  siege  was  given  him  ;  with  the  16th  Division  at  the  storming  of  Green 
Hill,  Nov.  9,  Gen.  Schobeleff  commanding,  and  with  the  26th  Cossacks,  under 
Gen.  Gouker  at  Dolby-Dunik;  member  of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion 
since  June,  '68 ;  member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  and  life  member  of 
the  United  States  Military  Service  Institute. 

Rice,  Prank  B.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Mich. 
Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.    Actual  rank—Pvi.  Co.  A,  1st  Mich.  Vol.  Inf., 


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May  1,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  F,  1st  Mich.  Vol.  Inf., 
from  Sept.  1,  '61,  to  Aug.  29,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  30,  '62 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '62 ;  accepted  Nov.  14,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  21,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut. 
44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Nov.  22,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  5,  '67 ;  unas- 
signed  May  27,  '69 ;  retired  Dec.  15,  '70,  for  loss  of  left  leg  from  wound  in  line  of 
duty.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  and  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  Staff  positions 
occupied— R.  Qm.  44th  Inf.  Jan.  15,  '67,  to  May  27,  '69. 

Rice,  Prank  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio  July  21, 1850.  Retiring 
year  1914;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1.70; 
graduated  June  17,  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut. 
July  1,  79.  Service — On  duty  in  Depart,  of  Tactics  at  Mil.  Academy  from  July 
4,  74,  till  Aug.  29,  74;  on  graduating  leave  of  absence  until  Dec.  4,  74,  when 
joined  station  at  Key  West,  Fla.;  at  Artillery  School,  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May 
1,  75,  till  May  1,  76;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  from  May,  76,  till  Sept.,  76;  at 
Signal  School  of  Practice,  Ft.  Whipple,  Va.,Sept.,  76,  till  Nov.,  77;  at  Michigan 
Mil.  Academy,  Orchard  Lake,  Mich.,  as  Professor  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics  Nov., 
77,  till  April,  79;  at  Fort  Independence,  Boston  Harbor,  Mass.,  April,  79,  till 
July,  79;  promoted  First  Lieutenant  July  1,  79;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  July 
till  October,  '80;  on  duty  with  Light  Battery  K,  1st  Art.,  at  Fort  A. lama,  R.  I., 
October,  '80,  till  Nov.,  '81 ;  on  duty  with  same  at  Presidio,  Cal.,  Nov.,  '81,  till 
Oct.,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.,  '82,  till  April,  '83  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Mason, 
Cal.,  April,  '83,  to  April,  '89;  on  leave  of  absence  on  account  of  disability  (await- 
ing retirement)  from  April  11,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Rice,  James  Holton  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Brighton,  part  of 
Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  14,  1839.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  19th  Mass.  Inf.  August  28,  '61;  Captain  Sept.  7. 
honorably  mustered  out  June  30,  '63  ;  Captain  Vet.  Reserve  Corps  June  '1\. 
accepted  July  1,  '63;  honorably  mustered  out  March  31,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  44th  Inf. 
Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  April  1,  '67  ;  transferred  to  17th  Inf.  May  27,  '69;  1st  Lie-it. 
Dec.  31,72;  retired  Dec.  23,  73.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  and  Lieut.  Col. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  in  regular 
service,  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  gallantry  in  action  in  front  of  Richmond,  Va., 
June  25,  '62 ;  Captain  March  2,  '67,  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service 
—In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61-3;  at  Camp  Alexander.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  organizing  companies  of  V.  R.  C.  July,  '63 ;  on  duty  at  Burnside  Bar- 
racks and  Camp  Morton,  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Sept.,  '63,  to  Feb.,  '66  ;  assigned  to 
duty  in  Bureau  of  R.  F.  and  A.  L.  in  Kentucky,  Supt.  of  Lexington  Sub.  Dist. 
March, '66,  to  May,  '67  ;  until  wounded  in  shoulder  and  arm  while  in  line  of  duty, 
at  Nicholasville,  Ky.,  May,  '67  ;  served  at  Reynolds  and  Lincoln  Barracks,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  '67-69  ;  at  Camp  Grant,  Richmond,  Va.,  March  to  May,  70;  Fort 
Sully  and  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  70 ;  Mil.  Commissioner  under  reconstruction  acts  for 
a  short  time  at  Danville,  Va.,  in  '69.  Batftr*,  tkirmishes,  etc. — Wounded  in  hip 
and  thigh  in  front  of  Richmond  June  25,  '62,  at  battle  of  Oak  Grove ;  in  engage- 
ments at  Ball's  Bluff,  Yorktown,  Fair  Oaks  and  Oak  Grove.  Commands  h>ld— 
Camp  Alexander,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  July,  '63. 

Rice,  Sedgwick  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appointed 
from  Minn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83 ;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  11,  '83  ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  June  10,  '86  ;  (to  rank  in  Cav.  August 
29,  '85). 

Richard,  Charles  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York,  Nov. 
10,1854.  Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actunl  rank 
— Asst.  Surgeon  June  3,  79 ;  accepted  July  8,  79 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon 
June  3,  '84.  Service— At  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  as  A.  A.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A. 
from  March,  79  to  July,  79 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota  July  15,  79 ;  at  Fort 
Buford,  D.  T.,  to  Dec.,  79  ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Sept.,  '80;  Post  Surgeon 
at  Fort  Maginnis,  M.  T.,to  June,  '83;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  June  7, 
at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  to  Nov.,  '83;  leave  of  absence  Sept.  to  Nov.,  '83  ;  at  Jackson 
Barracks,  La.,  to  Sept.,  '85;  retired  from  duty  in  Dept.  of  the  East  and  ordered  to 


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Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  Sept.  3,  '85;  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Dec.,  '87  ; 
on  sick  leave  of  absence  April  to  Sept.,  '87 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Nov.  to  Dec., 
'87  ;  relieved  from  duty  at  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.  H,,  and  ordered  to  post  near  Den- 
ver, Colorado  (now  Fort  Logan),  Nov.  19, '87;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Logan,  Col., 
Dec.,  '87,  to  present  date. 

Richards,  James  R.  Jr.  (First.  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  74 ;  graduated  June 
14,78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  14/78;  2d  Lieut. 
June  28,  78 ;  trs.  to  4th  Cav.,  Sept.  5,  78  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '82.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  4th  Cav.  from  Mar.  24,  '83,  to  Dec.  31,  '85. 

Richards,  Melzah  C.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '81.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d 
Art.,  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut,  Nov.  20,  '87.  Service— Served  with  Light  Battery 
A,  2d  Art.,  at  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  and  Yorktown,  Va.,  and  on  march 
from  former  to  latter  place  from  Oct.  1  to  Oct.  25,  '81 ;  at  Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark., 
with  Battery  E  to  Mar.  18,  '82  ;  on  detached  service  under  immediate  orders  of  the 
Secretary  or  War  in  inundated  dist.  State  of  Arkansas  during  overflow  of  Missis- 
sippi River  to  Apr.  6,  '82;  at  Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark.,  to  July  31, '82;  with  same  bat- 
tery to  Dec.  22, '82;  under  instruction  at  the  Torpedo  School,  Willet's  Point,  N".  Y. 
H.;  from  Jan.  2  to  June  30,  '83 ;  with  Battery  E,  2d  Art.,  at  Little  Rock  Bar- 
racks, Ark.,  Aug.  1,  '83  ;  with  Light  Battery  A,  2d  Art.,  at  Washington  Barracks, 
D.  C.,  to  July  7,  '84;  on  march  to  and  in  camp  at  Fauquier,  White  Sulphur 
Springs,  Va.,  to  Oct.  15,  '84  ;  on  march  to  Washington  Bks.,  D.  C.,  to  Oct.  21,  '84 ; 
at  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  to  June  4,  '85 ;  with  Light  Battery  A,  2d  Art., 
en  route  from  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  to  Little  Rock  Barracks,  Ark.,  and  at 
latter  place  to  August  21,  '85;  on  leave  to  October  1,  '85 ;  Professor  of  Military 
Science  and  Tactics  and  Commandant  of  Cadets  at  the  Alabama  Polytechnic 
Institute,  and  A.  and  M.  College  to  Sept.  11,  '88 ;  on  sick  leave  at  Ypnkers,  N.  Y., 
and  at  Lucerne,  Switzerland,  Aug.  20,  '88,  to  Aug.  20,  '89  ;  with  regiment  in  com- 
mand of  Battery  C,  2d  Art.,  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  and  Fisher's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to 
Sept.  7,  '89;  on  sick  leave  at  Yonkers,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.  7,  '89  ;  with  Light  Battery 
A,  2d  Art.,  at  Light  Artillery  School,  Fort  Riley,  Kansas,  Oct.  13,  '89,  to  present 
time.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Qm.  at  Washington  Barracks.  Commands 
Ae/rf— Batt.  E  and  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Nov.  3  to  30,  '81 ;  Batt.  E  from  July  31  to 
Oct.  4,  '82;  and  from  Aug.  17  to  Sept.  21,  '88;  Batt.  C  Aug.  20  to  Sept.  7,  '89. 
History— Third  son  of  Lieut.  Col.  Melzah  Richards,  24th  N.  Y.  Cav.,  U.  S.  Vol., 
who  was  killed  in  action  near  Amelia  Springs,  Va.,  April  5,  '65,  while  in  com- 
mand of  his  regiment. 

Richards,  William  V.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Aug.  15, 1842. 
Retiring  year  1906 ;  appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—*l»t  Lieut. 
1st  U.  S.  Lancers  Nov.  1,  '51 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  20,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  17th 
Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  July  2,  '62;  Capt.  Aug.  4,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  3,  '65;  2d 


Mountain,  Md.;  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for'gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va.;  Maj.  Vol.  Dec.  2,  '64,  for  gallant  services  during  the 
war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G.  1st  Div.,  9th  Corps,  to  March,  '63  ;  A. 
D.  C.  to  Gen.  Wilcox  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  '64 ;  Judge  Adv.  9th  Corps  from  Dec.,  '64, 
to  April  '65 ;  Regmtl.  Quartermaster  llth  Inf.  from  Aug.  12,  '68,  to  April  14,  '69; 
R.  Q.  M.  16th  Inf.  from  April  14,  '69,  to  Aug.  1,  74 ;  Adj.  16th  Inf.  from  Aug.  1, 
74,  to  June  30,  '80  ;  A.  D.  C.  from  July  26,  76,  to  Sept.  8,  76 ;  R.  Q.  M.  16th 
Inf.  from  July  1,  '80,  to  June  28,  '85.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61- 
65;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  with  the  9th  Corps  in  East 
Tennessee  to  June,  '65  ;  at  Richmond,  Va.;  on  provost  duty  '66 ;  on  duty  in  vari- 
ous departments  from  '66  to  '90 ;  present  station  being  Fort  Douglas,  Utah.  Bat- 
tles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  South  Mountain,  Antietam  (severe- 
ly wounded),  and  Fredericksburg,  Va.;  the  action  of  Bull's  Gap,  East  Tenn., 
Blue  Springs,  Clinches'  Ford,  Walker's  Ford,  Strawberry  Plains,  Mossy  Creek 


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and  Morristown,  East  Tenn.;  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  action  of  Nye  River, 
battle  of  Spotteylvania,  action  of  Shady  Grove,  Va.,  battles  of  Bethesda  Church, 
Coal  Harbor,  Petersburg,  Weldon  Railroad,  Peeble's  Farm,  Boydton  Road  and 
Fort  Steadman,  Va  ;  capture  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  '65. 

Richardson,  Wilds  P.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas  March  20, 
1861.  Retiring  year  1925;  appointed  from  Texas;  graduated  from  Military 
Academy,  class  of  '84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  June  15,  '84;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  16,  '89.  Service— Joined  Regt.  and  Co.  "  H  "  Sept.  30,  '84 ;  served  with  Co. 
at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  until  Dec.  29,  '85,  when  orders  were  received  for  Co.  to  go 
to  Arizona  in  Apache  campaign— pursuit  of  Geronimo  '85-86;  served  at  Bowie 
Station  and  Fort  Bowie,  Ariz.,  till  June  27,  '84;  in  the  field  from  June  27  till 
Sept.  10,  '86  ;  at  Fort  Lowell,  Ariz  ,  till  Nov.  26,  '86  ;  at  Fort  Niobrara,  Nebr., 
from  Nov.,  '86,  to  the  present  time.  Staff  position*  ,„-•,//-/,,/—  p,,st  \,lj.  at  Fort 
Bowie  and  Adj.  of  the  Military  District  of  Bowie.  Ariz.,  from  its  establishment  to 
time  of  going  into  field  June  27,  '86  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Command  and 
Acting  Engineer  officer  on  the  march  to  Camp  Crook  Aug.,  '89  ;  Acting  R.  Q.  M. 
and  Brig.  Q.  M.  in  Camp  Aug.  20  to  Sept.  20, '89;  appointed  Regimental  Adj. 
Oct.  25,  '89. 

Riche,  Charles  S.  (First  Lieut.  Eng.).  Born  in  Peim.  July  1!»,  JS64.  Retir- 
ing year  1928.  Appointed  from  Penn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  ?86.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut,  Eng.  July  1,  '86 ; 
2d  Lieut.  Oct.  12,  '86 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  '89. 

Richmond,  Eph'm  T.  C.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art).  Born  in  Maryland.  Ap- 
pointed from  Maryland.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  V>3;  graduated 
June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut. 
April  1,  7i>. 

Kidgway,  Thomas  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Acfual  ran*— 2<1  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Ripley,  Henry  L.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Mass.  Sept.  16,  1848.  Re- 
tiring year  1912.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Graduated  from  lof.  and  Cav. 
School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June,  '85.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co. 
"E,"batt.  Eng.  April  1,  76,  to  July  9,79;  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  28,  79; 
accepted  July  10,79;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26,  '84;  trans,  to  3d  Cav.  Feb.  2,'i, 
Service — On  special  duty  as  clerk  to  the  Recorder  of  the  Board  of  Officers  in  the 
Fitz-John  Porter  case,  from  June  20,  78,  to  Junel,  79;  on  special  duty  a*  Act- 
ing Engineer  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Mo.,  from  Oct.  3,  '85,  to  July  5,  '87  ;  at  ^ 
Point,  N.  Y. ;  at  New  York  City,  N.  Y. ;  at  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex.;  at  Fort  Stock- 
ton, Tex. ;  at  Fort  Concho,  Tex.;  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.;  at  Cantonment  on  North  Fork 
of  the  Canadian  River,  I.  T.;  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  T.;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.;  at 
San  Antonio,  Tex.,  with  troop,  from  July  5,  '87,  to  present  time,  dtqf  mmtiotu 
occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  posts  and  in  field  ;  A.  C.  S.  and  post  and  field  Adj.  at 
various  times.  History — Graduate  of  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology 
as  Civil  Engineer,  Class  of  73 ;  Asst.  Engineer  on  the  Providence  Water  Works  in 
Dec.  73 ;  resigned  in  76. 

Rittenhouse,  Benjamin  P.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pa.  Retired;  appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rnnk— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U. 
S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  22,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  July  13,  '62;  Capt.  30th 
Inf.  (declined)  July  28,  '66;  Capt.  5th  Art.  Jan.  5,  70;  retired  Oct.  7,  74,  for 
wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  service 
in  the  battle  of  Bethesda  Church  and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. ; 
Major  March  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and  gallant  services  during  the  war. 
vice — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  on  recruiting  duty  in  Penn.,  Ohio  and 
Kentucky  to  October,  '61 ;  in  Buell's  campaign  in  Miss.,  Ala.,  Tenn.  and  Ken- 
tucky;  promoted  and  ordered  to  Griffin's  Battery  D,  5th  Art.,  in  Oct.,  "62  ;  in  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  '62—4,  participating  in  all  the  campaigns  of  those  years 
from  Oct.,  '62;  mustering  duty  in  Chicago,  111.,  Nov.,  '64,  to  May,  '65;  mustering 
out  paroled  prisoners  of  war  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  May  to  July,  '65;  at  Dry  Tortu- 
gas,  Fla.,  from  Nov.,  '65,  to  May  15,  '67;  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  April  15  to  "May  15, 


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'67 ;  at  the  post  and  artillery  school,  Fort  Monroe,  from  June,  '67,  to  May,  '69; 
served  in  Battery  K,  5th  Art.,  Fort  Sullivan,  Eastport,  Me.,  from  May,  '69,  to 
Jan.,  70  ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Boston  Harbor,  Mass.,  from  May,  70,  to  Sept.,  70, 
and  at  Fort  Adams  from  Sept.,  70,  to  Oct.,  74;  retired  Oct.  7,  74,  for  disability 


August,  ' 

with  Buell's  Army  iiTthe  siege  of  Corinth  '62  ;  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg  Dec., 
'62;  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  guarding  fords  of  the  Rappahannock  River,  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  '63  ;  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  operations  at  Mine  Run, 
battles  of  Wilderness,  Laurel  Hill,  Po  River,  Spottsylvania  Court-  House,  North 
Anna,  Bethesda  Church  and  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  '64-5.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pit-,1  —  Chief  of  Art.  Genl.  Ayers'  Division,  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in 
June,  '64.  Commands  7/rA/—  Com.  Battery  D,  5th  Art.,  from  July  2,  '63,  to  June 
19,  '64;  from  Nov.,  '65,  to  May  15,  '67  ;  post  of  Key  West,  Fla.,  from  April  15  to 
May  15,  '67;  Battery  C,  5th  Art.,  from  June,  '67,  to  May,  '69  ;  Battery  L  from 
May,  70,  to  Sep.,  70. 

Ritzius,  Henry  P.  (Capt.  25th  Inf.).    Born  in  Prussia  Jan.  3,1839.    Retiring 

year,  1903  ;  appointed  from  Pa.—  Civil  life.     Actual  rank—  Pvt,  Co.  A,  5th  N.  Y. 

.  M.,  May  1,  '61  ;  discharged  Aug.  7,  '61;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  G,  52d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf., 


Vet.  Inf.  Aug.  10,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  30,  '66  ;  2<1  Lieut.  39'  h  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct. 
23,  '67  ;  accepted  Oct.  25,  '67  ;  trs.  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69  ;  IstLieut.  March  3,  75; 
Capt.  Sept.  1,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied—  R.  Qm.  25th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  78,  to 
Jan.  1,  '82.  Service—  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  and  provost-marshal  1st  Division,  2d  Corps,  September,  '62, 
to  March,  '63  ;  participating  in  the  campaigns  of  '62-4;  Lieutenant  colonel  52d 
N.  Y.  Vol.  May,  '65  (but  was  not  mustered  owing  to  the  regiment  being  below 
the  required  number  of  men);  in  7th  Regiment  U.  S.  Veteran  Vol.,  Hancock's 
Corps,  Aug.,  '65  ;  with  company  and  on  court-martial  duty  at  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Fort  Delaware,  Del.,  and  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  to  May,  '66  ;  on  duty  in  various  de- 
partments —  Indian  Territory,  Texas,  Dakota  and  Montana  —  since  the  close  of  the 
war,  present  station  being  Fort  Missoula,"Montana,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  — 
Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Peach  Orchard,  Savage  Station,  White  Oak 
Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  Va.,  and  Antietam,  Md.  ;  with  regiment  and  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.  ;  engaged  at  the  opera- 
tions at  Mine  Run,  Va.  ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Po  River, 
Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy,  Cold  Harbor,  siege  of  Petersburg,  action 
of  Strawberry  Plains,  and  battles  of  Deep  Bottom  and  Ream's  Station,  Va. 

Rivers,  Tyree  R.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Miss.  Appointed  from 
Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79  ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rani—  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '83  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  17,  '89. 

Rivers,  William  C.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June 
12,  '87.  Actual  raw/t—  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '87. 

Rives,  Wright  (Captain  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  D.  C. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '56  ; 
graduated  May  6,  '61.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  6,  '61  ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  17,  '61  ;  Capt.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  4,  '62  ;  accepted  June  21,  '62  ; 
vacated  Feb.  23,  '64  ;  Capt.  U.  S.  A.  Feb.  23,  '64  ;  unassigned  April  22,  '69  ;  re- 
tired Dec.  31,  70.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Maj.  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  advance  on  Corinth  and  at  the  siege 
of  Vicksburg,  Miss.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from  April  14,  '62,  to 
June  21,  '62. 

Roach,  George  H.  (First  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.  Co.  F,  26th  111.  Vol.  Inf.,  Feb.  27,  '64  ;  dia- 


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charged  July  20,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73  ;  accepted  Oct.  14,  73; 
1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78. 

Roach,  Hampton  M.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  ran£— Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 
from  Dec.  6,  '81,  to  July  5, '83 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July  3,  '83;  accepted  July 

'Robe,  Charles  F.  (Captain  25th  Inf.),  Born  in  New  York,  Nov.  23, 1841. 
Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
147th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  11,  '62;  Capt.  Nov.  10,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  March 
11,  '64 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  5,  '64  ;  accepted  March  5,  '64 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Sept.  7,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  29th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  31,  '66  ;  un- 
assigned  April  25,  '69;  assigned  to  25th  Inf.  Jan.  31,  70;  Capt.  Jan.  25,  '82. 

Robert,  Henry  M.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  S.  C.,  May 
2,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '53 ;  graduated  July  1,  '57.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Eng. 
July  1,  '57  ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  13,  '58 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  23,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  3,  '63; 
Major  March  7,  '67  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Jan.  10,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— Treasurer 
M.  A.  from  Aug.  31,  '65,  to  Aug.  31,  '67;  Inst.  Practical  Eng.  M.  A.  from  Aug. 
31, '65,  to  Aug.  31, '67. 

Roberts,  Benjamin  K.  (Captain  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed  from 
Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Ohio  Vol.  Cav.  July  25,  '63  ;  hon. 
must,  out  Dec.  22,  '64  ;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Nov.  12,  '64  ;  accepted  Dec.  23,  '64  ;  hon. 
must,  out  July  1,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  April  18,  '66  ;  accepted  July  2, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  7,  '67;  Capt.  April  25, '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Roberts,  Cyrus  8.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.,  Aug.  23,  1841.  Re- 
tiring year  1905;  appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rnnk— Pvt.  Co 
22d  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  and  Pvt.  Co.  A,  and  Sgt.  Maj.  150th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  May 
28,  '62,  to  Feb.  13,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  150th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Feb.  13,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Jan.  1,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  June  8,  '65;  Capt.  A.  D.  D.  Vol.  June  '22,  '85  ;  ac- 
cepted June  26,  '85 ;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  7,  '85  ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  May 
11,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  24,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  18,  '67 ;  Capt.  June  28,  78. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va.,  Sept.  19,  '64 ;  Oapt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Va.,  Sept.  22,  '64;  Capt.  Vol. 
March  13,.  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  ;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  in  West  Virginia  and  in 
the  Shenandoah  Valley.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from  Dec.  9,  '64, 
to  June  26,  '65;  A.  D.  C.  from  Feb.  21,  '68,  to  April  10,  '69;  July  26,  '80,  to 
March  3,  '83;  Acting  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  from  April  25  to  Aug. 
30,  '82 ;  Acting  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  Arizona,  from  June  3,  '85,  to  April  11, 
'86  ;  on  staff  duty  at  H.  Qrs.  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri  since  '89. 

Roberts,  Harris  L.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgetown,  D.  C., 
May  6,  1858.  Retiring  year  1922.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  Class  of  '80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th.  Inf.  June  12,  '80; 
transferred  to  19th  Inf.  March  22,  '81.  Service— On  detached  service  as  Prof.  Mil. 
Science  and  Tactics  at  Ohio  Normal  University  July,  '84,  to  Jan.,  '87  ;  served  at 
following  stations,  FortFetterman,  Wyo. ;  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.  ;  Fort  Dodge, 
Kan. ;  Fort  Lyon,  Col. ;  Fort  Brown,  Tex. ;  Fort  Ringgold,  Tex. ;  Fort  Clark, 
Tex. ;  San  Antonio,  Tex.  History— Son  of  Gen.  B.  S.  Roberts,  U.  S.  A.,  deceased. 

Roberts,  Joseph  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General,  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Del.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Del.  Cadet  at  the  IT.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept  " 
Juh 
Maj. 
hon. 

wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brig.  Gen.  and  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occu- 


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pied— Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Nat.  and  Exp.  Phil.  M.  A.  from  Sept.  1,  '39,  to  Aug.  17, 
'49.  Service— On  garrison  and  frontier  duty  '35-39 ;  on  Staff  duty  at  West  Point 
to  '49  ;  engaged  in  operations  against  the  Seminoles  in  Florida,  and  on  duty  at 
the  Art.  School  at  Fort  Monroe  until  the  breaking  out  of  the  Civil  War  in  '61 ; 
he  served  through  the  entire  war  to  its  close,  when  he  was  retired. 

Robertson,  Edgar  B.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Charleston,  Mass., 
Dec.  17,  1852.  Retiring  year  1916.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  17,  '74;  1st  Lieut. 
June  15,  '81.  Service— Joined  Co.  "  A,"  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  Oct.  19,  '74  ; 
transferred  to  Co.  "  H,"  9th  Inf.,  Nov.  21,  '75 ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo., 
Nov.  25,  '75 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  Expedition  May  22, 
76,  to  Oct.  27,  76  ;  at  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb.,  Nov.  8,  76,  to  Jan.  10,  77  ;  at  Fort 
Omaha,  Neb.,  Jan.  11,77,  to  July  25,  77;  Chicago,  111.  (Railroad  Riots)  July 
26,  77,  to  Aug.  19,77;  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Aug.  20,  77,  to  May  18,  78;  on 
Expedition  to  Little  Missouri  River  and  Black  Hills  May  20,  78,  to  Oct.  23,  78 ; 
Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Oct.  27,  78,  to  April  11,  79;  with  Co.  at  Hastings,  Neb.,  pre- 
serving public  peace,  Olive  Trial,  Apr.  11,  79,  to  Apr.  18r  79;  Fort  Omaha,  Neb., 
April  17,  79,  to  Oct.  7,  '80;  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Oct.  26,  '80,  to  July  9,  '81 ; 
at  Cheyenne  Depot,  Wyo.,  July  18,  '81,  to  Aug.  8,  '82 ;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo., 
Aug.  8,  '82,  to  July  20,  '86 ;  Whipple  Bk*.,  Ariz.,  July  26,  '86,  to  Aug.  9,  '87  ;  at 

San  Diego  Bks.,  Gal.,  Aug.  12,  '87,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  Camp 

Robinson,  Neb.,  Jan.  6,  75,  to  Oct.  1,  75  ;  Adj.  of  expedition  in  the  field  May  27, 
78,:to  Oct.  21,  78;  Acting  Reg.  and  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Jan.  11,  79, 
to  Feb.  28,  79;  Adj.  9th  Inf.  June  15,  '83,  to  July  1,  '87 ;  Acting  Reg.  and  Post 
Q.  M.  at  Whipple  Bks.,  Ariz.,  Aug.  1  to  Nov.  28,  '86;  A.  C.  S.  Aug.  1,  '86,  to 
July  31,  '87  ;  A.  C.  S.  in  charge  of  issues  to  Hualpai  Indians,  Hackberry,  Ariz., 
Dec.  1,  '86,  to  June  30,  '87  ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  afc  San  Diego 

Bks.,  Cal.,  Aug.  12,  '87,  to -.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  with  Indians 

Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  Exped.  Tongue  River,  Mont.,  June  9,  76  ;  Rosebud, 
Mont.,  June  17,  76 ;  Slim  Butte,  Dak.,  Sept.  9,  76.  Commands  held— Co.  "  H," 
March  16  to  May  7,  76  ;  Troop  "  A,"  Cav.  from  Feb.  1,  '81,  to  May  12,  '81 ;  Co. 
"  H,"  from  Dec.  26,  '82,  to  March  8,  '83 ;  Co.  "  E,"  Feb.  8,  '88,  to  Nov.  12,  '89; 
San  Diego  Bks.,  Cal.,  from  May  23  to  Nov.  12,  '89. 

Robertson,  James  M.  (Major  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General  U.S.  A.).  Born 
in  New  Hampshire.  Retired.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Prvt., 
Corpl.  and  Artf.  Cos.  F  and  H,  and  Q.  M.  Sergeant  2dU.  S.  Art.  from  Dec.  8,  '38, 
to  August  17,  '48;  Brevet  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  28,  '48;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  '48; 
accepted  August  17,  '48 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '52 ;  Captain  May  14,  '61 ;  Major 
June  17,  74;  transferred  to  3d  Art.  Feb.  1,  75 ;  retired  March  20,  79,  at  his  own 
request,  over  40  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  June  27,  '62,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill.,  Va. ;  Lieut.  Col.  July 
3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Gettysburg  campaign  ;  Colonel 
May  31,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished  services  while  chief  of  horse  artil- 
lery attached  to  the  Cav.  Corps  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  campaigns 
from  May  to  August,  '64,  including  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Cold  Harbor, 
Hawes'  Shop  and  Trevillian  Station,  Va.  Service — In  the  war  with  Mexico  and 
acted  as  Com.  Sergt.  of  subsistence  for  Worth's  Division  ;  in  Florida  during  the 
Indian  troubles, '49  to '53 ;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  '54;  in  Florida  to  '57;  at 
Forts  Brady,  Mich.,  and  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  March,  '58;  with  light  battery  of  reg- 
iment to  '60  ;  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  March,  '60,  to  Jan.,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Mc- 
Henry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  to 
April,  '61 ;  on  Santa  Rosa  Island  to  Jan.,  '62  ;  joined  battery  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  Feb.,  '62  ;  in  the  Peninsultar  campaign,  engaged  in  Stoneman's  raid,  April  to 
May, '63;  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  August,  '64;  inspecting  government 
horses  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  Pleasant  Valley,  Va.,  and  Blad- 
ensburg,  Md.,  to  Sept.,  '65  ;  en  route  to  and  at  Monterey,  Cal.,  and  on  duty  on  the 
Pacific  and  Atlantic  coasts  to  79.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  the  war  with  Mex- 
ico and  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz ;  battles  of  Churubusco,  Molino  del 


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Rey,  Chapultepec ;  action  of  Gareta  San  Cosme,  and  assault  and  capture  of  the 
City  of  Mexico;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  and  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Fort 
Pickens  and  bombardment  of  the  Pensacola  Navy  Yard  May,  '61 ;  engaged  at  the 
actions  of  Slatersville,  Chickahominy,  Mechanicsville,  Meadow  Bridge  ;  battles 
of  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill  and  action  of  Malvern  Hill ;  engaged  covering  re- 
treat from  Fairfax  Court-House  to  Alexandria ;  actions  of  Fairfax  Court-House, 
Poolesville,  Cococton  Pass  ;  battle  of  South  Mountain ;  action  of  Sharpsburg ;  bat- 
tle of  Antietain  ;  actions  of  Shepherdstown,  Charlestown  and  Warrenton  ;  battles 
of  Beverly  Ford,  Gettysburg;  action  of  Cul  pepper  Court-House  ;  battles  of  Todd 
Tavern,  Spottsylvania  Court-House  ;  actions  of  Yellow  Tavern,  Hawes'  Shop,  Old 
Church ;  defense  of  the  government  supplies  at  White-House  Landing  and  action 
of  Jones' Bridge.  ('mm/nimh  held — Com.  Brigade  of  Horse  Artillery  in  Stone- 
man's  raid,  '63,  and  Horse  Art.  Brigade  in  Pleasant  Valley,  Va.,  and  at  Bladens- 
burg,  Md.,  from  Jan.  to  Sept.,  '65. 

Robertson,  Reuben  L.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Virginia, 
Nov.  23,  1859.  Retiring  year  1923.  Appointed  from  Va.— Civil  life.  AHn.il 
rank — Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  19,  '84  ;  Captain  Asst.  Surgeon 
Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— At  Fort  Ringgold,  Texas,  from  '83  to  *86,  with  temporary 
duty  at  Forte  Duncan  and  Brown;  on  temporary  duty  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn., 
'86;  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  from  '86  to  '88;  at  Fort  Buford,  N.  D.,  '88-9;  durin-r 
an  epidemic  of  diphtheria  ordered  to  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  N.  D  ,  April,  '89,  present 
station.  History — Graduate  of  the  Virginia  Military  Institute  and  University  <»t 
Virginia  Medical  College  ;  Acting  Assistant  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  and  served  for  eight 
months  assuchin  the  Dept.  of  Texas  to  date  of  receiving  appointment  as  Assistant 
Surgeon. 

Robertson,  Samuel  C.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June 
13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '89. 

Robins,  Ernest  S.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).    Born  in  Ind.    Appointed  from 
Ind.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80;  graduated  June  15, 
AHunl  rani:— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Robinson,  Augustus  G.  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Me.  Aug. 
23,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899;  appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '53 ;  graduated  July  1,  '57.  AHunl  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U. 
S.  Art.  July  1,  '57;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Oct.  12,  '58;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt. 
A.  Qm.  Feb.  19,  '63 ;  accepted  April  18,  '63  ;  Maj.  Qm.  March  4,  79.  BrcrH  Rnnl: 
— Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Robinson,  Daniel  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  A  riny.  ^  Hual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  C,  7th  U. 
S.  Inf.  and  Ord.  Sgt.,  from  Sept.  26,  '49,  to  Aug.  11,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Aug. 
10,  '63;  accepted  Aug.  12,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  May  8,  '64;  out  of  service  May  3, 
Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  G,  2d  Batt.  and  Qm.  Sgt.  16th  Inf.,  from  June  23,  '65,  to  Sept. 
10,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Int.  May  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  10,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  March 
1,  72 ;  Capt.  Dec.  16,  '88  ;  retired  Nov.  30,  '89,  at  his  own  request;  over  40  years' 
service.  Service— Joined  the  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  in  Florida,  Nov.,  '49 ;  in  the  Utah 
expedition  of  '58,  and  in  Arizona;  in  New  Mexico  under  General  .Canby ;  in  the 
defences  of  Washington,  D.  C.;  with  regiment  to  May,  '65;  out  of  service  May, 
'65,  to  May,  '66 ;  joined  company  in  Florida ;  at  the  post  of  Gainsville,  Fla.,  and 
in  Dakota,  Montana,  Wyoming  and  Colorado  to  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Engaged  in  the  war  against  the  Seminole  Indians ;  in  the  repulse  of  a  party  of 
Apache  Indians,  Jan.,  '61  (wounded);  the  action  of  Valverde,  N.  M.,  ana  opera- 
tions before  Albuquerque  and  Peralto,  N.  M. 

Robinson,  Frank  U.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.— Civil  life.  Aetna/  ran/:— 2d  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '64  ;  hon. 
must.  out.  Dec.  10,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  125th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  April  26,  '66 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Dec.  20,  '67;  2d  Lieut  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  13,  '68;  accepted  July  29, 
'68 ;  unassigned  March  31,  '69 ;  assd.  to  2d  Cav.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut  March 
31,  78  ;  Capt  Dec.  28,  '88. 


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Robinson,  George  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  123d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  22,  '62;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  12,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  8,  '65 ;  Post  Chap.  U.  S.  A.  March  1,  77 ;  ac- 
cepted April  19,  77.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  on  staff  of  Brig,  and  Brevet 
Major-General  Alpheus  S.  Williams  from  llth  May,  '63,  to  8th  June,  '65.  Service 
—In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
'63,  and  with  the  Army  of  the  West  in  '64-5 ;  after  three  years'  study  at  Princeton 
Theol.  Sem'v,  Princeton,  N.  J.,  was  graduated  April,  '68 ;  preached  three  months 
in  10th  Presbyterian  Church,  Phila.,  Penna.;  settled  six  years  in  Lancaster,  Penna.; 
also  two  years  in  Duncan non,  Penna.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Took  part  in  bat- 
tles of  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  the  several  battles  of  the  Atlanta  campaign 
in  Georgia  and  in  the  march  to  the  sea  under  Sherman  ;  also  in  the  march  from 
Savannah  to  Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  being  in  the  battles  of  Bentonsville  and  Averys- 
boro',  N.  C. 

Robinson,  George  P.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Hartford,  Oxford  Co., 
Maine,  Aug.  13,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Maine— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Private  Co.  B,  8th  Maine  Inf.,  Aug.  15,  '63 ;  discharged  May  19,  '65; 
Major  and  Paymaster  June  23,  79 ;  accepted  June  26,  79.  /Service— Joined  regi- 
ment at  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '63 ;  came  to  Yorktown,  Va.,  in  March,  '64,  the  reg- 
iment forming  part  of  the  Army  of  the  James  ;  was  in  all  the  engagements  in 
which  the  regiment  participated  until  wounded  during  Beauregard's  attack  on 
Gen.  Butler's  position  near  Bermuda  Hundred,  Va.,  May  20,  '64;  while  conval- 
escing at  Douglas  Hospital,  Washington,  D.  C.,  was  detailed  by  direction  of  the 
Secretary  of  War,  by  request  of  the  Surgeon  General  U.  S.  A.,  as  night  nurse  to 
the  Hon.  W.  H.  Seward,  then  Secretary  of  State;  was  wounded  four  times  by  the 
assassin  Paine  while  trying  to  defend  Mr.  Seward  against  his  attack  on  the  night 
of  April  14,  '65;  discharged  May  19,  '65,  by  reason  of  telegram  of  May  3,  '65, 
from  A..  G.  O. ;  as  Paymaster  stationed  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  till  Oct.  27,  '80  ;  at 
Fort  Brown,  Texas,  till  Nov.  2,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  from  Dec.,  '81,  to  June, 
'86 ;  at  El  Paso,  Texas  from  June,  '86,  to  July,  '87;  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from 
July,  '87,  to ;  paid  troops  escorting  engineers  of  the  S.  P.  R.  R.  while  sur- 
veying and  locating  that  road  through  Western  Texas  79-80 ;  portion  of  troops 
engaged  in  the  Victorio  War  '80T81 ;  those  engaged  in  the  Natchez,  Chatp  out- 
break of  the  Apaches  '82-3 ;  and  all  of  the  troops  from  the  Depts.  of  Missouri 
and  Texas  in  the  Geronimo  Campaign  until  near  its  close.  History — Appointed 
a  clerk  in  the  Treasury  Department  in  June,  '65;  resigned  Nov.,  '66;  appointed 
a  clerk  in  the  War  Dept.  Qr.  Mr.  Gen.  Office  Jan.  8,  '68 ;  March  1,  71,  received 
from  Congress  a  gold  medal  and  5,000  dollars  "  for  heroic  conduct  on  the  14th  of 
April,  '65,  in  saving  the  life  of  the  Honorable  Wm.  H.  Seward,  then  Secretary  of 
State  of  the  United  States." 

Robinson,  Henry  E.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67;  graduated  June 
12,  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  20,  79. 
Service— Stationed  in  Kentucky  to  Dec.,  72;  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  to  May,  73; 
at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  to  77 ;  at  Fort  Sanders  to  79 ;  with  troops  in  campaign 
for  relief  of  command  at  Milk  River,  Colorado,  and  against  Ute  Indians  79  and 
'80 ;  at  Fort  Russell  to  '82 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  to  '83  ;  at  Fort  Omaha  to  '86; 
at  Fort  Sherman  to  '89 ;  on  general  recruiting  service  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  from 
Oct.  1,  '89,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Quartermaster  and 
Commissary  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  from  May,  75,  to  June,  76 ;  Post  Adjutant 

and  Commissary  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  from  to  Nov.,  77;   Regimental 

Quartermaster  4th  Inf.  from  Nov.  1,  '83,  to  Nov.  1,  '87. 

Robinson,  John  C.  (Major-Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  New  York— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank— Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '35,  to  March  14,  '38 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Oct.  27,  '39 ;  accepted 
Oct.  29,  '39 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  18,  '46 ;  Capt.  Aug.  12,  '50 ;  Col.  1st  Mich.  Inf.  Sept. 
1,  '61 ;  Major  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  20,  '62;  Brig.-Gen.  U.  S.  Vol.  April  28,  '62;  ac- 
cepted May  4,  '62;  Bvt.  Maj.-Gen.  June  27,  '64;  lion.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Col. 
43d Inf.  July  28/66;  accepted  Sept.  5/66 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Maj.-Gen.  May  6/69, 


504  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  ROB 

loss  of  left  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut-Colonel 
U.  S.  Army  July  1,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Colonel  U.  S.  Army  May  5,  1864,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  at  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.;  Brigadier-General  U.  S.  Army  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania,  Va.; 
Major-Gen.  U.  S.  Army  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
field  during  the  war;  Major-Gen.  U.S.  Volunteers  June  27,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q. 
M.  5th  Inf.  March  28,  '47,  to  Sept.  1,  '47 ;  Jan.  27,  '49,  to  Aug.  12,  '50;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  of  Gen.  P.  F.  Smith's  brigade  at  Monterey,  Mex. ;  Judge  Advocate  Dept.  of  the 
Lakes,  Detroit,  Mich.,  from  Feb.,  '68,  to  May,'68.  Service— At  Madison  Barracks, 
Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  '40;  at  Green  Bay,  Wis.,  to  Aug.,  '41;  en  route  to 
Florida,  and  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Nov.,  41  ;  Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  to  July, 
'43;  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  to  '45;  joined  the  Army  of  Occupation  of  Mexico  at 
Corpus  Christi,  Tex.,  Sept.,  '45  ;  in  the  Mexican  war,  at  Tacabaya,  Mex.,  and  East 
Pascagoula,  Miss.;  at  Ft.  Smith,  Ark.,  and  Gibson,  C.  N.,  '48-50 ;  on  recruiting  duty 
Syracuse,  N.Y.,  to  fall  of '52 ;  com'g.  recruits  for  the  7th  U.  S.  Inf.,  en  route  from 
Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  via  Newport,  Ky.,  to  Fort  Arbuckle,  C.  N.,  fall  of  ',V2  ; 
joined  company  at  Phantom  Hill,  Tex.,  Dec.,  '52;  engaged  against  hostile  Indians 
'53  and  '54.  Honorably  mentioned — Distinguished  at  the  battle  of  Monterey,  Mt>\. 
While  in  Mexico,  Lieut.  Robinson  applied  for  the  app't.  of  Asst.  Q.  Master.  His 
application  was  indorsed  by  Gen.  Worth  as  follows  : 

I  take  special  pleasure  in  cordially  recommending  Lieut.  Robinson  as  qualified  in  every  respect  by  habits, 
services  in  the  field,  experience  in  the  Department  and  gallant  conduct  in  action  for  the  appointment  he 
desires.  Indeed,  I  know  of  no  young  officer  with  higher  claims  or  better  qualification*. 

(Signed)  W.  S.  WORTH. 

fi*.   Brigadier-Oemcral,   Com'g  Divmo*. 

Copy  of  letter  of  Major-General  Wool : 

HEADQUARTERS  DEPT.  or  VIRGINIA. 

FORT  MONROE,  VA.,  March  28,  1862. 
HON.  EDWIN  M.  STANTON,  Secretary  of   War  : 

SIR  :— Col.  J.  C.  Robinson,  of  the  Int.  Mich.  Regiment,  is  desirous  of  the  appointment  of  Rrig.-Qen.  As  the  b«rt 
evidence  of  his  qualifications  I  would  state  that  he  had  one  of  the  finest  regiments  in  service.     He  is  in  the 
regular  service  a  Major.     I  would  earnestly  commend  him  to  your  particular  notice  and  consideration 
I  have  the  honor  to  be  very  respectfully  your  obedient  servant. 

JOHN  E.  WOOL. 

Major  General. 

This  was  endorsed  by  the  Maryland  Delegation  in  Congress  as  follows : 

HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES. 

March  31,  1862. 
HON.  EDWIN  M.  STANTON,  Secretary  of  W«r  : 

SIR: — We  cheerfully  endorse  the  recommendation  of  Gen.  Wool  in  favor  of  Colon*!  Robinson,  and  in  so  do- 
ing we  beg  to  state,  il  was  mainly  owing  to  the  determined  stand  taken  by  Colonel  Robinson  during  the  ex- 
citement in  Baltimore,  that  Fort  Mclleury  was  retained  by  the  Goverment,  and  we  beg  to  call  the  special  at- 
tention of  the  Secretary  to  the  facts  of  that  caae. 

,  CHAS.  B.  CALVERT,  EDWIN  H.  WEBSTER, 

C.  L.  L.  LEAVT,  REVERDY  JOHNSON. 

At  the  battle  of  Glendale  Genl.  Robinson's  Brigade  repulsed  repeated  attacks 
of  a  superior  force.  The  following  is  an  extract  from  Gent.  Kearny's  report : 

"I  have  reserved  Genl.  Robinson  for  the  last.  To  him  this  day  is  due  above  all  others  in  this  division  the 
honors  of  this  battle.  The  attack  was  on  his  wing.  Everywhere  present,  by  personal  supervision  and  noble 
example  he  secured  to  us  the  honor  of  victory.  .  .  .  Our  loss  has  been  severe,  and  when  it  is  remembered  that 
this  occurs  to  mere  skeletons  of  regiments,  there  is  but  one  observation  to  be  made,  that  previous  military  his- 
tory presents  no  such  parallel." 

Extract  from  a  letter  of  Major-General  G.  K.  Warren  to  the  Adjt.-Genl.  U.  S. 
A.,  dated  April  16,  1866,  relating  to  Spottsylvania  C.  H. : 

"  In  the  flank  movement  to  the  left,  begun  at  dark  of  the  7th  of  May,  the  5th  Corps  again  had  the  lead, 
with  General  Robinson's  division  in  the  advance.  Delayed  as  we  were  by  darkness  and  bad  roads,  crowded 
with  troops,  until  it  was  probable  the  enemy  had  anticipated  us  in  reaching  the  desired  point,  yet  urged  by 
the  importance  of  time  to  our  success,  Genl.  Robinson  marched  rapidly  on,  driving  the  light  troops  of  the 
enemy  before  him,  till  charging  directly  the  desired  position,  himself  animating  the  advance  by  leading  in 
person,  he  fell  dangerously  wounded  and  his  command  was  repulsed  by  the  opposing  infantry  already  arrayed 
in  strong  force." 

History— Dept.  Commander  Dept.  of  N.  York  G.  A.  R.  70;  Commander-in- 
Chief  G.  A,  R.  '77-8  ;  President  Society  Army  of  the  Potomac  '87.  &rncc— At 


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Ringgold  Barracks,  Tex.,  to  fall  of  '56 ;  en  route  to  and  in  Florida  to  summer  of 
'57 ;  commanding  expeditions  against  Indians  in  the  Everglades,  Palm  Ham- 
mock and  Big  Cypress  Swamp,  Fla. ;  en  route  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  and  in 
the  Utah  expedition  to  Nov.,  '57 ;  at  Fort  Bridger,  Utah,  to  '58 ;  at  Camp  Floyd, 
Utah,  and  Fort  Ephraim,  San  Pete  Valley,  to  summer  of  '59 ;  at  Fort  Columbus, 
New  York,  to  Feb.,  '61 ;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  May,  '61 ;  muster- 
ing duty  Detroit,  Mich.,  to  Sept.,  '61 ;  with  Brigade  at  Newport  News  and  troops 
in  the  neighborhood  of  Portsmouth,  Va.,  to  May,  '62  ;  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion 
'61  to  '66  ;  at  military  districts  of  Northern  and  Western  New  York  to  Jan.,  '66  ; 
military  commander  and  assistant  commissioner  Bureau  of  F.,  R.  and  A.  L.  for 
the  State  of  North  Carolina  to  Nov.,  '66 ;  in  Department  of  the  South  to  May, 
'67  ;  in  Department  of  the  Lakes  to  Feb.,  '68 ;  judge-advocate  Department  of  the 
Lakes,  Detroit,  Mich.,  to  May,  '68 ;  with  regiment  at  post  of  Fort  Wayne,  De- 
troit, Mich.,  from  May,  '68,  until  retired  with  the  rank  of  major-general  May  6, 
'69.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto  and  Resaca  de 
la  Palma ;  the  battle  of  Monterey,  Mexico ;  in  the  march  to  and  occupation  of 
the  city  of  Mexico  via  Saltillo,  Point  Isabel  and  Vera  Cruz  ;  engaged  at  the  bat- 
tles of  Peach  Orchard,  Savage  Station,  Glendale,  Malvern  Hill,  action  of  Bristoe 
Station,  battles  of  second  Bull  Run,  Chantilly  and  Fredericksburg ;  at  the  battles 
of  second  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  operations  at  Mine  Run, 
action  of  Mitchell's  Station,  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania  Court-House 
and  Todd's  Tavern,  and  while  leading  his  division  was  wounded  in  knee,  result- 
ing in  the  loss  of  his  left  leg.  Commands  held — Commanding  expeditions  against 
Indians  in  Fla.  in  '57  ;  Fort  Bridger,  Utah,  to  '58  ;  Fort  Ephraim,  San  Pete  Val- 
ley, to  summer  of '59  ;  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  Feb.,  '61,  to  May,  '61  ; 
Brigade  at  Newport  News  and  troops  in  the  neighborhood  of  Portsmouth,  Va.,  to 
May,  '62;  Military  Division  of  Northern  and  Western  N.  Y.  to  Jan.,  '66;  Dept. 
of  the  South  Nov.,  '66,  to  May,  '67;  Dept.  of  the  Lakes  to  Feb.,  '68;  regiment 
and  post  of  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  May,  '68,  to  May,  '69. 

Robinson,  Samuel  Q.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Mass.,  Jan., 
1854.  Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
Asst.  Surg.  Jan.  9,  77  ;  accepted  Jan.  20,  77  ;  Captain  Asst.  Surgeon  Jan.  9,  '82. 
Service— AtU.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  to  Sept.,  77  ;  ordered  with  3d 
U.  S.  Inf.,  to  Montana,  Sept.  1,  77;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Missoula,  M.  T.,  to  Sept., 
'81 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  '81,  to  Jan.,  '82  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Columbia, 
Mar.  28,  '82 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Spokane,  Wash.  Ter.,  from  April,  '82,  to  Jan.,  '85, 
but  on  detached  service  in  Alaska  for  last  6  months  of  that  time ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  Feb.,  '85,  to  June,  '86  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Brown,  Texas, 
July,  '86,  to  April,  '89;  Asst.  Surg.,  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  H.,  May,  '80,  to  present 
time. 

Robinson,  Thomas  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  sea.  Appointed  from 
Army.  Actual  rank—Yvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  B,  2d  Battery,  and  Qm.  Sgt.  2d  and  1st 
Batt.,  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Apr.  30,  '62,  to  Aug.  27,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.,  June 
16,  '66  ;  accepted  Aug.  27,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  August  6,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  3,  '69 ; 
assigned  to  19th  Inf.,  Sept.  1,  '69;  Capt.  Nov.  24,  79;  retired  March  24,  '88,  for 
disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Robinson,  William  W.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '65;  graduated  June 
15,  '69.  Actual  rank—Pvt  Co.  E,  7th  Wis.  Vol.  Inf.,  March  17,  '65;  discharged 
June  30,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  15,  '69 ;  trs.  to  7th  Cav.,  June  26,  76  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  14,  76.  Staff  positions  occupied— E,.  Qm.  7th  Cav.  from  Nov.  7, 
'83,  to  Aug.  14,  '86. 

Robinson,  Wirt  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.,  June  12,  '87. 

Roche,  James  R.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Maryland  June  7,  '30. 
Retiring  year  1894;  appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Maj.  Pm. 
March  3,  75  ;  accepted  April  1,  75. 

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506  RECORDS   OF   LIVIXQ   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  ROD 

Rochester,  William  B.  (Brigadier  General  and  Paymaster  General).  Born 
in  New  York  April  23,  '26.  Retired  April  23,  '90 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Add.  Pm.  Vol.  June  1,  '61 ;  accepted  June  29,  '61 ;  vacated 


rious  services  during  the  war. 

Rockefeller,  Charles  M.  (Captain  9th  Inf.)  Bora  in  New  York  Sept.  18, 
'44.  Retiring  year  1908 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt. 
Co.  E,  7th  N.  Y.,  and  Co.  C,  8th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  from  April  26,  '61,  to  August  2,  '61 ; 
1st  Lieut.  178th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  17,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  20,  '66 ;  2d 
Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  3,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  7,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  March  11,  78; 
Capt.  August  15,  '89. 

Rockwell,  Almon  F.  (Major  and  Quartermaster  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel). 
Born  in  N.  Y.  Oct.  17, '35.  Retiring  year  1899;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  A.  D.  Vol.  from  Oct.  26,  '61,  to  Sept.  17,  '63 ;  Capt. 
A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Sept.  15,  '63  ;  accepted  Sept.  18,  '63  ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  Feb.  23,  '65 ;  ac- 
cepted March  24,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  1,  '67  ;  Capt.  A.  Qm.  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  18, 
'67;  accepted  April  1,  '67;  Maj.  Qm.  Jan.  22,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Byt.  Maj.  and 
Lieut.  Col.  March  2, '67,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war; 
Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13, '65,  for  efficient  and  meritorious  services.  Staff  position* 
occupied — In  charge  of  public  buildings  and  grounds,  D.  C.,  from  April  1,  '81,  to 
June  1,  '85.  Service— 'With  Army  of  the  Potomac;  A.  D.  C.  on  staff  of  Generals 
Buell  and  Rosecrans,  com.  Dep.  of  the  Ohio,Nov.,  '61,  to  July,  '63;  inspector  of 
the  Provost  Marshal's  Bureau  State  of  New  Hampshire,  to  Sejpt.,  '63  ;  in  Bureau 
of  Colored  Troops,  Adjutant  General's  office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  May,  '67 ; 
post  quartermaster  Fort  Lamed,  Kansas,  June,  '67,  to  April,  '68  ;  depot  quarter- 
master and  commissary  Fort  Gibson,  C.  N.,  May,  '68,  to  Dec.,  '69 ;  at  Fort  Sill 
Feb.,  '70,  to  July,  79 ;  at  Fort  Yuma  Depot  '79  to  '82;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to 
'85;  Chief  Qrmr.  Dep.  of  Dakota  '90. 

Rockwell,  James,  Jr.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  New  York  Sept.  6, 
'48.  Retiring  year  1912;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '66;  graduated  June  15,  '70.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S. 
Cav.  June  15,  '70  ;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  Nov.  1,  74;  accepted  Nov.  16,  74;  Capt.  Dec. 

4,  '82.    Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  1st  Cav.  from  Feb.  1,  72,  to  August  31,  74. 
Service—  Asst.  at  Nat.  Armory,  Springfield,  Mass.,  75-6 ;  asst.  at  Rock  Island  Ar- 
senal 76-8 ;  asst.  instructor  of  ord.  and  gunnery  at  M.  A.  78-81 ;  comdg.  Ft. 
Abraham  Lincoln  ord.  depot  '81-3;  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  111.,  '90. 

Rodenbough,  Theoph's  P.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brigadier  General).  Born 
in  Pa.  Retired;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran/:— 2d  Lieut.  2d  U. 

5.  Dragoons  March  27,  '61 ;  accepted  April  8,  '61 ;    1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt. 
2d  Cav.  July  17,  '62 ;  Col.  18th  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  April  29,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct. 
31,  '65;   Maj.  42d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;   accepted  Sept.  24,  '66;  unassigned 
March  15,  '69 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Col.  Dec.  15,  70,  for  loss  of  right  arm  from 
wound  in  line  of  duty.     Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Trevillian  Station  and  Opequan,  va.;  Lu»ut. 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Col.  Mar. 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  VH.; 
Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold 
Harbor,  Va.;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  April  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.     Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Carlisle  Bks.  '61- 
62 ;  on  staff  of  Maior  Gen.  Dodge  and  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  in  Kansas  '65-66.  Service— 
At  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  to  Jan.,  '62;  in  the  defense  of  Washington,  and  com- 
manding company  in  the  Peninsular  campaign,  being  captured  by  the  rebels  near 
Centreville,  Va.,  and  paroled  and  exchanged  one  week  after ;  organizing  com- 
pany Oct.,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '63;  performing  picket  duty  winter  of  '63  and  '64  and  in 
Gen.  Sheridan's  Cavalry  campaign ;  on  general  recruiting  service  Philadelphia 
Nov.,  '64,  to  April,  '65;    member  of   board  to  examine  breech-loading  arms, 
Springfield  Armory,  Mass.,  Jan.,  '65 ;  assigned  to  duty  according  to  his  brevet 


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rank,  and  comdg.  brigade,  Dis.  of  Cumberland,  June  to  Nov.,  '65;  in  Kansas 
and  the  Territories,  Dec.,  '65,  to  May,  '66 ;  with  regiment  and  prest.  of  a  board  of 
examination  to  May,  '67 ;  at  Plattsburg,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  '67  ;  at  Madison  Bks.  from 
Dec.,  '67,  to  '69  ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at 
the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  action  of  Uupperville,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  actions 

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(wounded  and  lost  right  arm).  Commands  held — Comdg.  2d  Cav.  winter  of  '63- 
'64 ;  brigade  in  Dist.  of  Cumberland  June  to  Nov.,  '65  ;  Plattsburg,  N.  Y.,  to 
Dec.,  '67  ;  42d  Inf.  and  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  from  Dec.,  '67  to  '69. 

Rodgers,  Alexander  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  J.,  Sept.  23,  1852.  Re- 
tiring year  1916 ;  appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 

1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75.    Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  16, 
75;  1st  Lieut.  July  6,  79;  Capt.  Feb.  11,  '87.    Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M. 
4th  Cav.  from  Feb.  1,  '80,  to  Oct.  1,  '80;  A.  D.  C.  from  Dec.  20,  '82,  to  March  17, 
'84;  Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  French,  M.  A.,  from  Aug.  28,  '84,  to  April  5,  '86;    Prin. 
Asst.  Prof,  of  Spanish,  M.  A.,  from  April  5,  '86,  to  July  1,  '87. 

Rodgers,  John  P.  (Capt.  and  Military  storekeeper).  Born  in  Conn.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— M.  Sk.  July  1,  '62;  accepted  Aug. 

2,  '62 ;  Capt.  M.  Sk.  July  28,  '65. 

Rodgers,  John  I.  (Major  1st  Art.).  Born  Pa.,  April  8,  1839.  Retiring  year 
1903 ;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '56 ; 
graduated  May  6,  '81.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  May  6,  '61 ;  1st 
Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  11,  '64 ;  Maj.  1st  Art.  Oct.  2,  '83. 

Rodman,  John  B.  (Capt.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Mass. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  4,  75;  Capt.  Oct. 
15,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  D.  C.  from  Sept.  7,  70,  to  Oct.  31,  71 ;  Adj. 
20th  Inf.  from  Nov.  4,  73,  to  Oct.  22,  '86. 

Rodman,  Samuel,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June 
13,  '82.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  13,  '82  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art. 
June  30,  '82. 

Rodney,  George  B.  (Capt.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Del.,  Oct.  17,  1842.  Retiring 
year  1906.  Appointed  from  Del.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Ind.  Co.  Pa. 
Vol.  Art.  April  24,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  Aug.  5, 
'61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  4,  '69. 

Roe,  Charles  P.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March  17, 1830.  Retir- 
ing year  1894;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  and 
Corpl.  Co.  "C,"  9th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  May  4,  '61,  to  May  20,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut. 
3d  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Aug.  11,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  31,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  26th 
U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  3,  '67  ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned 
to  llth  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70  ;  Capt.  April  24,  '86. 

Roe,  Payette  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.,  May  23, 1850.  Re- 
tiring year  1914.  Appointed  from  W.  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '67 ;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  12, 
71 ;  transferred  to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  4,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '83.  Service — At  Ft. 
Lyon,  Col.,  Sept.,  71,  to  May,  72  ;  at  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  May,  72,  to  June,  72  ;• 
at  Ft.  Lyon,  Col.,  June,  73,  to  June,  74;  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  July,  74,  to 
Sept.,  74 ;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Sept.,  74,  to  Oct.,  74 ;  at  Monroe,  La.,  Oct.,  74, 
to  Jan.,  75;  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Jan.,  75,  to  June,  75;  at  Jackson  Bks.,  La., 
June,  75,  to  June,  76  ;  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  June,  76,  to  Nov.,  76 ;  at  Orleans 
Bks.,  New  Orleans,  La.,  Nov.,  76,  to  Apr.,  77 ;  at  Jackson  Bks.,  La.,  April,  77,  to 
May,  77  ;  en  route  to  Montana  Ter.,  Sep.,  77,  to  Nov.,  77 ;  at  Camp  Baker,  M.  T., 
Nov.,  77,  to  May,  78  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  M.  T.,  May,  78,  to  Oct.,  79 ;  at  Fort  Ellis, 
M.  T.,  Oct.,  79,  to  July,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  M.  T.,  July,  '80,  to  April,  '83  ;  en  route 
from  Fort  Shaw,  M.T.,  to  Dillon,  M.  T.,  Sept.  26  to  Oct.  4,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Ellis  till 
Sept.,  84 ;  at  Fort  Shaw  till  April,  '88.  Commands  held— Comdg.  Co.  "  C,"  3d 


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Inf.,  Fort  Ellis,  M.  T.,  Oct.,  79,  to  July,  '80 ;  Comdg.  escort  of  the  Marquis  of 
Lome,  Governor  General  of  Canada,  and  suite,  en  route  from  Fort  Shaw,  M.  T., 
to  Dillon,  M.  T.,  Sept.  26  to  Oct.  4,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  Camp 
Supply,  I.  T.,  May,  72,  to  June,  72;  Adj.  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  June,  73,  to  June, 
74;  A.  D.  C.  to  Comdg.  Officer,  U.  8.  Troops,  City  of  New  Orleans,  La.,  Sept., 
74,  to  Oct.,  74;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  S.  C.,  Monroe,  La.,  Oct.,  74,  to  Jan., 
76;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Jan.,  75,  to  June,  76 ; 
A.  A.  A.  G.,  District  of  Baton  Rouge  (part  of  Mississippi  and  Louisiana),  June, 
76,  to  Nov.,  76 ;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  U.  S.  Troops,  Orleans  Barracks,  City  of  New 
Orleans,  La.,  Nov.,  76,  to  April,  77  ;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Camp  Baker, 
M.  T.,  Nov.,  77,  to  May,  78 ;  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort  Ellis,  M.  T.,  May,  '83,  to 
Sept.,  '84 ;  Appointed  Adjutant  of  the  Third  Infantry,  March  26,  '85 ;  A.  A.  A. 
G.,  District  of  Montana,  May,  '85,  with  station  at  Fort  Shaw,  M.  T.;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort  Shaw,  M.  T.,  Jan.,  '88,  to  April,  '88;  relieved  from  duty  as 
Adjutant  Third  Infantry  and  A.  A.  A.  G.,  District  of  Montana,  May  24,  '88,  and 
appointed  Aid-de-Camp  to  Commanding  General,  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  May  25, 
'88.  History— Presented  with  Portrait  of  Governor  General  of  Canada  by  that 
officer,  through  Depts.  of  State  and  War,  Feb.,  '82. 

Roemer,  Paul  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Germany.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Gen.  Ser.  and  Co.  C, 
6th  U.  S.  Art.,  from  Aug.  23,  '58,  to  April  27/65 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  April  8,  '65  ; 
accepted  April  27,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  13,  '66 ;  Capt.  Aug.  10,  '87  ;  retired  Oct. 
1,  '89,  at  his  own  request;  over  thirty  years'  service.  Service— At  Fort  Columbus, 
N.  Y.  H.,  to  Sept.,  '61 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Aug.,  '63, 
and  from  June,  '64,  to  April,  '65,  participating  in  all  the  campaigns  of  that  army 
during  that  period ;  discharged  Aug.,  '63,  and  re-enlisted ;  regimental  recruiting 
service  to  June,  '64  ;  in  6th  Art.  and  with  battery  at  Chattanooga  July  to  Oct., 
'65  ;  Key  West,  Fla.,  to  April,  '66,  and  Tampa  to  Dec.,  '66 ;  at  Key  West,  Fla., 
to  April,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Jefferson  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  Com.  battery  Aug.,  '66,  to  Dec.,  '67; 
Com.  Fort  Jefferson  during  the  prevalence  of  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  Sept.  to 
Nov.,  '67  ;  with  battery  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  Dec.,  '67,  to  May,  '68,  and  from  Nov., 
'68,  to  Men.,  '69;  Post  Treasurer  and  Adjutant  Fort  Warren,  Boston  Harbor,  to 
Aug.,  '69 ;  with  light  Battery  of  regiment  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Aug.,  Y»'J, 
to  July,  70,  and  with  light  battery  at  Fort  Adams  from  July,  70,  to  Oct.  1,  71 ; 
transferred  to  Battery  H,  5th  Art.,  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn. ;  at  Fort  Trumbull  until 
Oct.  28,  72 ;  in  command  at  Ft.  McHenry,  Md.,  until  Nov.  23,  72  ;  with  battery 
at  Fort  Trumbull  until  May  1,  74;  at  Art.  School  until  May  1,  75;  transferred 
to  Battery  G,  5th  Art.,  Plattsburg,  N.  Y.;  transferred  to  Key  West,  Fla.,  Dec., 
75 ;  in  command  of  battery  from  June,  76,  to  Dec.,  76 ;  Comdg.  battery  from 
Dec.,  77,  to  Feb.,  79 ;  battery  transferred  to  Atlanta,  Ga.,  March  1,  '80 ;  Comdg. 
battery  from  May,  '80,  to  Sept., '80;  transferred  to  Fort  Hamilton  with  Battery  G, 
Nov.,  '81 ;  transferred  to  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.,  June  4,  '83.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill,  Malvern 
Hill,  2d  Bull  Run,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg;  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va.,  Boydton  Road,  Siege  of  Petersburg,  and  repulse 
of  the  rebel  attack  on  Fort  Steadman. 

Roessler,  Solomon  W.  (Captain  of  Engineers).    Born  in  111.    Appointed 

from  111.     Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  1873 ;  graduated  June  15,  77. 

*  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  15,  77;   1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '80;  Capt.  Dec.  1, 

'87.     Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  Batt.  Eng.  from  May  1,  '85,  to  April  30,  '87. 

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21  '66  •  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  18,  '67 ;  unassigned  July  9,  70 ;  assigned  to  13th  Inf. 
Jan.  1,  71 ;  Capt.  Feb.  18,  74. 

Rogers,  James  S.  (First  Lieutenant  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Colo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76 ;  graduated  June 


ROG  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  509 

12,  '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
25,  '87. 

Rogers,  Robert  M.  (First  Lieutenant  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Ga.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  29,  '63;  graduated  June 
17,  '67.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  A,  3d  W.  Va.  Vol.  Cav.,  Oct.  19,  '61 ;  discharged 
April  8,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  W.  Va.  Vol.  Inf.  April  8,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
20,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut,  73d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  20,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  5,  '63 ; 
2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  April  13,  '70. 

Rogers,  William  P.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland,  Sep.  16,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corpl.  Co. 
H,  7th  Md.  Inf.,  Aug.  21,  '62 ;  discharged  May  4,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  44th  Inf.  July 
28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  24,  '66  ;  trans,  to  17th  Inf.  May  27,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  3, 
72 ;  Capt.  Dec.  23,  '84.  Service — Served  with  regiment  in  the  operations  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac '62  to '65 ;  at  Fort  Greble,  Md.,  from  Dec.,  '66,  till  Oct., 
'67,  guarding  public  property;  stationed  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  till  Jan.,  '69  ;  at 
Lynchburg,  Va.,  from  Feb.  to  May.  '69 ;  at  Richmond,  Va.,  till  Jan.,  '70 ;  at  Ra- 
leigh, N.  C.,  until  Mar.,  '70;  at  Cheyenne  Agency,  Dak.,  from  April,  '70,  to  July, 
72;  at  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  from  July,  72,  to  Oct.,  73  ;  with  expedition  to  and  up 
the  valley  of  the  Yellowstone  River,  Mont.,  guarding  Engineers  of  the  N.  P.  R. 
R.  from  Julv,  72,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  again  in  the  the  following  year,  guarding  Engin- 
eers of  the  N.  P.  R.  R.  in  the  valley  of  the  Yellowstone  River  from  June  23  to 
Sep.  27,  '83  ;  stationed  at  Fort  Abercrombie,  Dak.,  from  Oct.  10,  73,  to  Aug.  15, 
76  ;  at  Standing  Rock  Agency  (Fort  Yates),  Dak.,  from  Aug.  16,  76,  to  Nov.,  78  ; 
Nov.,  76,  engaged  with  forces  disarming  and  dismounting  Sioux  Indians  at  the 
Standing  Rock  Agency;  changed  station  to  Fort  Totten,  Dak.,  Nov.  11,  78;  re- 
turned to  Fort  Yates  May  24,  79 ;  at  Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  Dak.,  from  Jan., 
'85,  to  July,  '86  ;  changed  station  to  Fort  D.  A.  Rusaell,  Wyo.,  July,  '86 ;  on  Gen. 

recruiting  service  from  Oct.  1,  '88,  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.  at 

Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Jan.  to  March,  70 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Rice,  Dak.,  from  July,  72,  to  Oct.,  73  ;  Adj.  of  Batt.,  17th  Inf.,  on  Yellowstone 
Expedition  from  July  to  Oct.,  72;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.,  17th 
Inf.,  on  Yellowstone  "Expedition  June  23  to  Sep.  27,  73 ;  Adj.  17th  Inf.  July  25, 
74,  to  Dec.  23,  '84;  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Middle  Dist., 
Dep.  of  Dak.,  from  June,  77,  to  Feb.,  78,  and  from  July  28,  79,  to  Aug.  12,  79  ; 
Post  Adj.  and  Treasurer  Fort  Totten,  Dak.,  Nov.  11,  78,  to  May  24,  79;  Post 
Adj.  and  Treasurer  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  May  24,  79,  to  Aug.  12,  79.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House  May,  '64,  where 
wounded,  resulting  in  the  loss  of  left  arm ;  in  an  affair  with  a  band  of  Sioux  In- 
dians under  Chief  "  Gall  "  on  Heart  River,  Dak.,  Oct.  3,  72.  Commands  held— 
Detachment  at  Fort  Greblp,  Md.,  from  Dec.,  '66,  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  Co.  H,  44th  Inf.,  at 
Washington,  D.  C.;  Batt.,  17th  Inf.,  in  field  Camp,  Colorado,  '87. 

Rogers,  William  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  B,  3d  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.,  July  23,  '61  ; 
discharged  Dec.  5,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Pa.  Vol.  Cav.  Dec.  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  1, 
'62;  Capt.  May  1,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  16,  '64;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Feb.  6, 
'64 ;  accepted  Feb.  17,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  13,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  45th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Jan.  14,  '67 ;  trans,  to  14th  Inf.  July  22,  '69 ;  trans, 
to  9th  Inf.  May  22,  71 ;  Capt.  March  27,  79 ;  retired  Aug.  15,  '89,  for  disability 
in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  conduct 
in  the  field.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5  ;  in  the  field  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  campaigns  of  '61-3,  until  wounded;  on  duty 
with  Vet.  Res.  Corps  until  consolidation  of  regiments,  and  then  on  frontier  duty 
until  retired.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Eneaged  at  the  battles  of  Yorktown,  Will- 
iamsburg,  Kelly's  Ford,  Brandy  Station,  Seven  Pines,  White-Oak  Swamp,  Mal- 
vern  Hill,  Mine  Run,  Manassas  and  Gettysburg  (wounded  in  right  shoulder  and 
left  breast). 


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Rollins,  James  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mo.,  April  29, 1841.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '57  ;  grad- 
uated June  17,  '62.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  17,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
2d  Art.  July  24,  '62  ;  transferred  to  Ord.  April  27,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '63 ; 
Capt.  July  5,  '67  ;  retired  March  15,  '83,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — 
Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Ordnance 
Department.  Service — On  duty  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  New 
York,  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Artillery  and  Infantry  Tactics  from  June  17,  '62,  to 
June  25,  '63  ;  on  duty  at  Watervliet  Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  as  Asst.  Ordnance 
"Officer  from  July  2,  '63,  to  Feb.  28,  '64 ;  on  duty  in  Ordnance  Office,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  as  Asst.  to  the  Chief  of  Ordnance  from  Feb.  29,  '64,  to  Oct.  31,  '64 ;  on  duty 
at  St.  Louis  Arsenal,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Nov.,  '64,  to  July,  71 ;  detached  to 
Springfield  and  Chicago,  Illinois,  during  July  and  Aug.,  '65,  receiving  the  ord- 
nance and  ordnance  stores  of  Illinois  troops  preparatory  to  their  being  mustered 
out  of  service  ;  at  Augusta  Arsenal,  Georgia,  from  July,  71,  to  Nov.,  73  ;  on  duty 
at  Watervliet  Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  from  Nov.,  73.  until  retired  from  active 
service  on  account  of  disability  incident  to  the  service  March  15,  '83.  Command* 
held— St.  Louis  Arsenal,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  from  Jan.,  71,  to  July,  71 ;  Augusta  Ar- 
senal, Augusta,  Ga.,  from  July,  71,  to  Nov.,  73. 

Romeyn,  Henry  (Captain  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  June  1, 1833.  Re- 
tiring year  1807;  app.  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.  andSgt. 
Co.  <?G,"  105th  111.  Inf.,  Aug.  15,  '62,  to  Nov.  15,  '63  ;  Capt.  14th  U.  S.  Colored 
Inf.  Nov.  15,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  March  26,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  37th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67; 
accepted  April  1,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  19,  '69 ;  assigned  to  5th  Inf.  Aug.  14,  V,o: 
Capt.  July  10,  '85.  Brevet  rani-— Brevet  Capt.  U.  S.  A.  for  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  at  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Major  Volunteers  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Service — Chief  of 
scouts  at  Gallatin,  Tenn.,  Jan.  to  June,  '63 ;  recruiting  for  42d  and  44th  U.  S.  C. 
T.  Feb.,  March  and  April,  '64 ;  Provost-Marshal  Knoxville.  Tenn.,  July  to  Dec., 
'65  ;  at  Fort  Lamed,  Kan.,  May  to  Sept.,  '67;  Fort  Garland,  Col.  Ter.,  Oct.,  '67, 
to  Nov.,  '68;  Fort  Union  N.  M.,  and  Cimarron  Agency,  N.  M.,  Nov.,  '68,  to 
April,  '69;  at  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  Sept.,  '69,  to  Oct.,  71 ;  Post  S.  E.  Kansas 
(Fort  Scott,  Kan.),  Oct.,  71,  to  May,  73  ;  Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ter. ;  in  field  against 
hostile  Indians  Aug.  to  Nov.,  74 ;  at  Fort  Gibson,  May,  75,  to  June,  76  ;  in 
field,  Sioux  campaign  Mon.  Ter.,  July,  76,  to  Nov.,  76,  also  May,  July  and  Aug., 
77 ;  cantonment  Tongue  River  (Fort  Keogh)  June  and  July,  77 ;  escort  duty 
Sept.,  77  ;  in  campaign  against  Nez  Perces  Sept.,  77  ;  sick-leave  on  account  of 
wound  Oct.,  77,  to  March,  78 ;  Professor  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics,  Hampton  In- 
stitute, Va.,  March,  78,  to  July,  '81 ;  on  leave  (Surg.  cer.)  to  April,  '82  ;  at  Fort 
Keogh,  Mon.  Ter.,  April  to  Oct.,  '82;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Dec.,  '82,  to  Nov., 
'83;  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont,  from  Feb.,  '84,  to  June,  '88  ;  at  FortRinggold,  Texas, 

from  June,  '88,  to  .     Staff  positions  occupied — Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 

A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  May  to  Sept.,  '67 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 
C.  S.  at  Fort  Wallace,  Kan.,  Sept.,  '69,  to  Oct.,  71 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
Fort  Gibson,  Ind.  Ter.,  May,  73,  to  July,  74 ;  Post  Adj.  Cantonment  Tongue 
River,  June  and  July,  77.  Battles  and  skirmishes — Engaged  at  the  action  of 
Frankfort,  Ky.,  engaged  at  the  action  of  Dalton,  defense  of  Decatur,  action  of 
Shoal  Creek,  Ala.,  battle  of  Nashville  and  action  of  Decatur,  Ala. ;  in  action 
against  Cheyennes,  Cheyenne  Agency,  I.  T.,  April  6,  75 ;  in  action  with  Nez 
Perces  Indians  Sept.  30,  77,  severely  wounded.  Commands  held— Go.  "K,"  37th 
Inf.,  May  to  Sept.,  '67 ;  Co.  Nov.,  '68,  to  April,  '69 ;  Co.  "  G,"  5th  Inf.  (a  portion 
of  it),  Troop  "  A,"  7th  Cav.,  in  action  with  Nez  Perces  Indians  Sept.,  77. 

Root,  Edwin  A.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Dec.  9,  1860.  Re- 
tiring year  1924;  appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
79;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 
Service — At  Fort  Lyon,  Colo.;  with  company  in  Indian  Teritory  during  Oklahoma 
troubles  from  Feb.  to  Oct.,  '85 ;  detailed  to  the  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kans.,  Sept.  1, '87;  graduated  June  20, '89;  rejoined  company  at 
Fort  Abraham  Lincoln,  Dak.  Ty.,  and  at  present  serving  there. 


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Ropes,  James  M.  (Captain  8th  Cay.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Oct.  21, 1829.  Retir- 
ing year  1893 ;  appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  2d  Gal. 
Vol.  Cav.  Aug.  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  31,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  1,  '66;  2d  Lieut. 
8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  18,  '67 ;  accepted  July  29,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '68 ;  Capt. 
Oct.  9,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  8th  Cav.  from  March  17, 
'81,  to  Oct.  9,  '82  ;  Adj.  at  Benicia  Barracks  to  March,  '62.  Service— At  Benicia 
Barracks  and  Arsenal,  Cal.,  to  March,  '62  ;  on  provost-guard,  San  Francisco,  Cal., 
to  Jan.,  '63 ;  at  Camp  Independence,  Cal.,  to  July,  '64 ;  engaged  in  scouting  after 
hostile  Indians ;  at  Camp  Leonard  and  Fort  Tejon  to  Jan.,  '65,  and  Camp  Babbitt 
to  Sept.,  '65 ;  at  Camp  Union,  Sacramento,  and  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  to  Feb.  1, 
'66 ;  out  of  service  from  '66  to  July,  '67  ;  on  duty  in  Texas  to  '88 ;  in  Dept.  of  Da- 
kota '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  with  hostile  Indians  at  Big  Pine  Creek. 

Rose,  Robert  W.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Artf.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Sept. 
10,  '83,  to  March  3,  '89  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  March  4,  '89. 

Rose,  Thomas  B.  (Captain  16th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.).  Born  in  Pa.  March 
12,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt. 
Co.  I,  12th  Pa.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  25,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  Capt.  77th  Pa. 
Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  28,  '61 ;  Col.  Feb.  1,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  6,  '65 ;  Capt.  llth  U. 
S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  7,  '67  ;  unassigned  April  14,  '69 ;  assd.  to  16th 
Inf.  Feb.  15,  '70.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battle  of  Liberty  Gap,  Tenn.;  Lieut.-Col.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  Brig. -Gen.  Vol. 
July  22,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Service — En  route  to  Louisville, 
Ky.,  Oct.,  '61 ;  at  Nolin  River,  Ky.,  to  Dec.,  '61 ;  en  route  to  Green  River,  Ky.,  Dec., 
'61 ;  at  Green  River,  Ky.,  to  Feb.,  '62 ;  en  route  to  Nashville,  Ky.,  to  March,  '62 ;  par- 
ticipated in  the  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  West  until  after  Chickamauga, 
where  he  was  captured  ;  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  April  to  June,  '65;  in  1st  Brigade, 
2d  Division,  4th  Army  Corps,  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  en  route  to  Texas  June,  '65 ;  at  Victo- 
ria, Texas,  to  Dec.,  '65;  in  1st  Division,  4th  Army  Corps,  Dec.,  '65;  on  duty  in 
various  departments  since  the  close  of  the  war,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Du 
Chesne,  Utah.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  siege  of 
Corinth,  battle  ofPerryville,  action  of  Corinth  and  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. 
(commanding  regiment) ;  battles  of  Liberty  Gap,  Tenn.  (commanding  2d  Brigade, 
2d  Division,  20th  Corps),  and  Chickamauga,  Ga.;  captured  by  rebels  and  taken 
prisoner  to  Libby  Prison,  Richmond,  Va.;  escaped  by  the  tunnel,  but  was  recap- 
tured at  Williamsburg,  Va.;  exchanged  May,  '64;  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  and 
engaged  at  the  action  of  Pino  Mountain,  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain,  action  of 
Smyrna  Station,  battle  of  Peach-Tree  Creek,  siege  of  Atlanta,  battles  of  Jones- 
boro'  and  Lovejoy's  Station  ;  at  Pulaski,  Tenn.,  Nov.,  '64 ;  engaged  at  the  action 
of  Columbia,  Tenn.,  battles  of  Franklin,  Nashville,  and  pursuit  of  the  rebel 
General  Hood.  Commands  held — Com.  1st  Brigade.  2d  Div.,  4th  Army  Corps,  to 
Dec.,  '65 ;  2d  Div.,  4th  Corps,  Dec.,  '65. 

Rosecrans,  William  S.  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '38; 
graduated  July  1,  '42.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Engineers  July  1,  '42;  2d 
Lieut.  April,  '43  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '63  ;  Col.  23d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.  June  12,  '61 ; 
honorably  mustered  out  June  16,  '61 ;  Major  Gen.  March  21,  '62 ;  accepted  Sept. 
24,  '62  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Jan.  15,  '66 ;  resigned  from  U.  S.  A.  April  1,  '54  ; 
appointed  Brig.  Gen.  May  16,  '61 ;  accepted  June  17,  '61 ;  resigned  March  28,  '67 ; 
appointed  Brig.  Gen.  Feb.  27,  '89 ;  accepted  March  2,  '89  ;  retired  March  2,  '89, 
act  Feb.  27,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
distinguished  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.  Staff  positions  occupied 
— Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Civ.  and  Mil.  Eng.  M.  A.  from  July  1,  '46,  to  Aug.  31,  '47. 

Rossell,  William  T.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Alabama,  Oct.  11, 
1849.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '69  graduated  June  13,  73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Engineers 
June  13,  '73;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  12,  '77;  Captain  March  17,  '84.  Staff  positions  oc~ 


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cupiedr- Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Civ.  and  Mil.  Eng.  M.  A.  from  Aug.  28,  79,  to  Aug.  28, 
'80.  Service— On  duty  with  Battalion  of  Engineers,  73-76  ;  on  duty  at  M.  A.  76- 
79 ;  on  duty  under  orders  of  Col.  Thorn,  Portland,  Me.,  '80-82 ;  on  duty  under  or- 
ders of  Col.  Gillmore,  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  '82-83 ;  on  duty  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  '90. 

Roudiez,  Leon  S.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  France.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal,  Sergeant  and  1st  Sergeant  Co. 
H,  16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Jan.  26, 79,  to  Aug.  6,  '84 ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inl  Aug.  4, 
'84;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '84. 

Rowan,  Andrew  S.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  InfJ.  Born  at  Gap  Mills,  Monroe 
Co.,  Va.  Appointed  from  W.  Va.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of 
'81.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  11,  '81.  Service— Served  with  his 
regiment  at  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  from  Sept.  26,  '81,  to  Oct.  31,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Lewis, 
Col.,  to  Nov.  21,  '81 ;  in  command  at  Pagosa  Springs,  Col.,  to  Dec.  8,  '82;  at  Fort 
Randall,  S.  Dak.,  to  June, '84 ;  at  Fort  Pembma,  N.  Dak.,  to  Nov.  28,  '85;  at 
Fort  Kandall,  S.  Dak.,  to  Nov.,  '89;  at  Fort  Pembina,  N.  Dak.,  to  Nov.,  '89  ;  on 
duty  in  the  office  of  Adj.  Gen.  of  the  Army  from  Nov.  18,  '89,  to . 

Rowan,  Hamilton  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72  ;  graduated  June  15, 
76.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  76;  transferred  to  2d  Art. 
Jan.  9,  77  ;  l»t  Lieut.  March  28,  '85. 

Rowell,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  74.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  26,  '81.  Service— Joined  at  Atlanta, 
Ga.,  Sept.  30,  74;  with  Co.  at  Montevallo,  Ala.,  Oct.  2,  74,  and  at  Tuscaloosa, 
Ala.,  until  Nov.  23,  74  ;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  Sept.  8  to  Sept.  17,  76;  at  Chatta- 
nooga, Tenn.,  to  Oct.  31,  76  ;  at  Ash  Barracks,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  breaking  up  that 
post  and  disposing  of  government  buildings  and  property  from  Nov.  1,  76,  to 
March  4,  77  ;  with  Co.  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  until  March  28,  77;  on  leave  of 
absence  to  April  8,  77;  with  Co.  until  July  13,  77  ;  en  route  with  regiment  to 
Lewiston,  Idaho,  from  July  13  to  29,  77 ;  with  Co.  participating  in  hostilities 
against  Nez  Perces  Indians  from  July  29  to  Sent.  7,  77  ;  at  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho, 
from  Sept.  7,  77,  to  Feb.  11,  78;  on  detached  service  from  Feb.  11  to  March  2, 
78,  making  survey  and  map  of  country  between  Fort  Lapwai  and  Coeur  d'Alene 
Lake,  Idaho,  and  topographical  map  of  site  selected  for  Fort  Co?ur  d'Alene ;  at 
Fort  Lapwai  to  July  13,  78  ;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Bannocks  and  Snakes  July 
13  to  Sept.  19,  78 :  at  Fort  Lapwai  from  Sept.  20,  78,  to  Aug.,  79 ;  at  Fort  tteur 
d'Alene,  Idaho,  from  Aug.  31,  79,  to  July  6,  '86 ;  on  temporary  duty  with  troop 
B,  1st  Cav.,  escorting  Gen.  W.  T.  Sherman  to  Fort  Hope,  British  Columbia,  from 

Aug.  1  to  Sept.  4,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  July  17,  '86,  to ;    Recorder  of 

Army  Retiring  Board  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  — •.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Mt.  Vernon  Barracks  from  Nov.  15,  75,  to  Sept.  9,  76 ;  Post 
Adjutant  from  Nov.  18,  75,  to  Sept.  9,  76  ;  Post  Adjutant  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn., 
from  Sept.  17  to  Oct.  31,  76 ;  Adjutant  2d  Inf.  May  14,  78,  to  March  8,  '87  ;  A 
A.  A.  G.  District  of  Clearwater  from  May  15, 78,  to  July  28,  79 ;  Post  Adjutant 
Fort  Lapwai,  I.  T.,  Sept.  20,  78,  to  Aug.,  79;  Post  Adjutant  Fort  Cceur  d' Alene, 
I.  T.,  Aug.  31,  79,  to  July  6,  '86  ;  Post  Adjutant  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  from  July  19, 
'86,  to  March  8,  '87. 

Royall,  William  B.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed 
from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank—lat  Lieut.  Co.  D,  2d  Mo.  M.  Inf. 
(one  year),  July  31,  '46;  retained  as  1st  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  Santa  Fe  Batt.  August 
14,  '47;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  20,  '48;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  March  3,  '55;  accepted 
March  31,  '55 ;  Captain  2d  Cav.  (5th  Cav.)  March  21,  '61 ;  Major  5th  Cav.  Dec.  7, 
'63 ;  Lieut.  Col.  3d  Cav.  Dec.  2,  75;  Col.  4th  Cav.  Nov.  1,  '82 ;  retired  Oct.  19, 
'87.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  May  27,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Hanover  Court-House,  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  June  13,  '62,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  cavalry  action  at  Old  Church,  Va.;  Col.  March  13,  '65, 
arduous  and  faithful  services  in  the  recruitment  of  the  armies  of  the  United 
States.  Honorably  mentioned—  Won  a  special  mention  in  the  official  report  for 


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gallant  conduct  in  a  combat  with  hostile  Comanches  May  1,  '56 ;  for  services  in 
combat  with  hostile  Comanches  May  13,  '59,  he  was  highly  commended  for  con- 
spicuous gallantry  and  energy,  and  won  a  special  mention  for  particular  services 
in  holding  the  enemy  in  check  until  the  main  command  arrived  on  the  scene  of 
action,  and  in  very  adroitly  capturing  their  horses,  for  which,  in  the  language  of 
the  report,  "  great  credit  is  due  him;"  he  was  also  complimented  in  orders  by 
Gen.  Scott.  Service— Reported  at  Ft.  Leavenworth  in  the  summer  of  '46,  and 
marched  with  his  regiment  to  Santa  Fe  and  served  in  New  Mexico.  On  the  ex- 
piration of  the  term  of  service  of  his  regiment  it  was  consolidated  into  five  com- 
panies and  reorganized  as  the  Santa  Fe  Battalion  ;  ordered  to  Missouri  on  recruit- 
ing service ;  reported  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  in  May,  '48,  started  with  his 
detachment  for  Santa  Fe,  having  in  charge  Paymaster  Bryant  (who  had  eighty 
thousand  dollars  with  him),  a  supply  train  of  fifty  wagons  and  500  head  of  beef- 
cattle.  When  he  arrived  at  Santa  Fe  the  war  was  ended  and  the  troops  were 
preparing  to  return  home.  He  was  then  assigned  with  the  recruits  on  escort  duty 
to  Gen.  Sterling  Price,  and  marched  with  the  command  to  Independence,  Mo.; 
mustered  out  of  service  Oct.  20,  '48,  and  returned  to  civil  pursuits.  In  considera- 
tion of  his  gallant  services  in  the  combat  on  Coon  Creek  he  was  commissioned  a 
first  lieutenant  in  the  Fifth  (old  Second)  Cavalry,  to  date  from  March  3,  '55;  pro- 
ceeded to  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  where  he  served  on  recruiting  service  until  July,  when 
he  joined  the  regiment  at  Jefferson  Barracks  and  was  assigned  to  the  command  of 
a  detachment  of  Co.  C,  which  he  retained  until  August  24;  Sept.  20  was  detached 
to  recruiting  service  at  Columbia,  Mo.;  rejoined  at  Jefferson  Barracks  in  Oct.,  and 
marched  with  the  regiment  to  Texas,  and  arrived  at  Fort  Mason  Jan.  14,  '56, 
where  he  had  station  until  June,  and  participated  in  an  expedition  to  the  head- 
waters of  the  Concho  ;  then  assigned  to  recruiting  service  at  Philadelphia  until 
Nov., '58 ;  conducted  a  detachment  of  recruits  from  Carlisle  to  Texas,  and  rejoined 
at  Camp  Radziminski  Dec.  31,  '58,  and  assumed  the  command  of  Co.  C,  which  he 
retained  until  Feb.  10,  '60 ;  changed  station  to  Camp  Cooper  in  June,  '59;  partici- 
pated in  the  Cimarron  expedition  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '59,  and  changed  station  in  Dec. 
to  Camp  Lawson,  where  he  served  until  May,  '60 ;  then  transferred  to  Fort  Inge, 
where  he  had  station  (on  leave  of  absence  June,  '60,  to  Feb.,  '61)  until  March  19,  '61, 
when  he  marched  to  Indianola  (commanding  company)  and  em  barked  on  the  steam- 
ship "  Empire  City  "  just  in  time  to  escape  capture,  and  arrived  at  Carlisle  April  27, 
'61 ;  in  the  field '61-2 ;  wounded  at  action  of  Old  Church,  Va.,  June  13,  '62.  When 
he  was  able  to  travel  he  reported  at  Washington  in  Oct.,  '62,  for  the  purpose  of 
joining  the  reg'ment,  but  ordered  to  Louisville  as  a  mustering  and  disbursing  offi- 
cer, where  he  served  until  March,  '64.  He  was  then  transferred  to  the  Cavalry 
Bureau  at  Washington,  where  he  served  until  May,  when  he  was  appointed  super- 
intendent of  the  Mounted  Recruiting  Service  at  Carlisle  and  commandant  of  the 
drafted  camp  of  that  district;  relieved  from  duty  at  Carlisle  in  April,  '66,  and  or- 
dered to  Nashville,  Tenn.,  where  he  commanded  four  companies  of  the  regiment 
until  Nov.,  and  performed  garrison  duty  until  April,  '67  ;  then  ordered  to  North 
Carolina  and  instructed  to  inspect  the  cavalry  serving  in  the  Second  Military  Dis- 
trict. When  this  duty  was  completed  he  was  appointed  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of 
Civil  Affairs,  and  served  in  that  position  from  May  to  August,  '67,  and  prepared 
the  registration  books  and  designated  all  the  registrars  of  elections  in  the  Caroli- 
nas;  was  relieved  at  his  own  request  and  assigned  to  the  post  of  Morgantown, 
where  his  duties  were  of  a  delicate  and  important  nature,  involving  the  execution 
of  the  reconstruction  acts  of  Congress  in  fifteen  counties  of  Western  North  Caro- 
lina ;  continued  in  command  of  the  station  until  August,  '68,  when  he  was  trans- 
ferred to  Raleigh,  and  was  ordered  thence  in  Sept.,  with  a  detachment  of  the  regi- 
ment, to  frontier  service ;  took  the  field  at  Fort  Harker,  Kan.,  Oct.  1  with  four 
companies,  and  commanded  in  the  affair  on  Prairie  Dog  Creek,  Kan.  He  relin- 
quished the  command  to  a  senior  Major  on  the  23d  and  was  assigned  to  Fort 
Riley,  where  he  had  station  until  April,  '69,  when  he  marched  a  detachment  of 
recruits  to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.  He  served  with  the  Republican  River  expedi- 
tion of  '69 ;  commanded  the  expedition  from  July  30  to  August  24 ;  served  at  Fort 
McPhereon  from  August  24  to  Oct.  15,  '69 ;  on  leave  of  absence ;  joined  detach- 


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ment  of  regiment  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  Dec.  22,  '69,  where  stationed  until 
March,  '72 ;  proceeded  to  Arizona,  and  arrived  at  Camp  Grant  June  6th ;  on  leave 
of  absence  and  detached  service  at  San  Francisco  until  March,  73  ;  rejoined  at 
Oamp  Lowell;  remained  a  few  days  and  proceeded  to  Camp  Grant;  arrived  March 
28th  ;  remained  until  April  20,  when  ordered  to  San  Diego  and  Los  Angeles  as  a 
member  of  a  board  to  purchase  cavalry  horses ;  continued  on  that  duty  until  July, 
when  assigned  to  duty  at  Hdare.  Dept.  of  Cal.  as  an  inspecting  officer  until  July, 
74  ;  rejoined  at  Camp  Lowell  July  18,  and  served  at  that  station  until  May  1,75, 
when  he  marched  with  the  Hdqrs.  and  six  companies,  by  the  way  of  the  Rio 
Grande,  to  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  where  the  command  was  distributed ;  on  leave  of  ab- 
sence June  28 ;  joined  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  Nov.  23 ;  a  few  days  later  was  pro- 
moted and  transferred  to  Dept.  of  the  Platte ;  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  until  Jan.,  76 ; 
proceeded  to  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  served  as  a  member  of  a  board  convened  by  the 
War  Dept.  for  the  purpose  of  considering  questions  of  general  interest  in  the  ser- 
vice, relating  to  supplies  and  the  best  methods  of  issue ;  while  thus  employed  Gen. 
Crook  applied  for  him  to  command  the  cavalry  during  the  Sioux  campaign  of 
returned  to  the  Dept.  and  was  employed  in  purchasing  horses  during  April  and 
May,  and  joined  expedition  May  18  in  the  field;  upon  disbandment  ot  expedition, 
October  24,  was  assigned  to  staff  duty  at  Department  Headquarters  until 
September,  '82,  when  he  proceeded  to  Fort  Whipple,  Arizona  Territory. 
Staff  positions  occupied— K.  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of  the  Platte  from  Oct.  24,  76,  to  Sept., 
'82.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc — While  serving  in  New  Mexico  during  the  year  '47 
was  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Caflada,  the  skirmish  of  Embudo,  and  the  assault 
upon  and  capture  of  the  Puebla  de  Taos;  he  was  assigned,  with  Capt.  Burgwin, 
of  the  1st  Drag.,  to  the  duty  of  charging  the  fortifications  of  the  Puebla  de  Taos, 
where  he  was  distinguished  for  conspicuous  gallantry.  When  encamped  near  the 
junction  of  Coon  Creek  and  the  Arkansas  River,  between  Forte  Dodge  and 
Lamed,  he  was  attacked  at  daybreak  June  18,  '48,  by  three  hundred  Comanche 
warriors ;  had  scarcely  time  to  corral  the  cattle  and  secure  the  horses  when  the 
Indians  charged  through  his  camp  and  made  repeated  efforts  to  stampede  the 
stock ;  in  these  charges  nine  warriors  were  killed  and  many  were  wounaed  ;  the 
Indians  then  fled  across  the  river  in  a  southerly  direction,  when  he  mounted 
thirty-four  picked  men  and  pursued  them  four  miles  in  the  sand-hills,  killing 
fourteen  and  having  four  men  severely  wounded ;  he  was  outnumbered  three  to 
one  and  was  encumbered  with  the  supply-train  and  cattle,  but  he  succeeded  in 
placing  on  record  as  creditable  a  combat  with  hostile  Indians  as  can  be  found  in 
the  annals  of  frontier  service ;  was  engaged  in  a  combat  with  hostile  Comanches 
on  the  1st  of  May,  and  won  a  special  mention  in  the  official  report  for  gallant 
conduct ;  he  was  engaged  in  the  brilliant  combat  with  hostile  Comanches  on  a 
tributary  of  the  Nescutunga,  near  Fort  Atkinson,  May  13, '59;  participated  in 
General  Patterson's  Shenandoah  campaign,  and  was  engaged  in  the  action  of 
Falling  Waters  and  the  skirmishes  near  Martinsburg  and  Bunker  Hill ;  served  in 
the  defenses  of  Washington  during  the  winter  of  '61-62,  and  participated  in  the 
Virginia  Peninsular  campaign,  and  was  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  the 
battle  of  Will iamsburg,  and  in  almost  daily  skirmishes  with  the  enemy  during 
the  advance  towards  Richmond,  the  battle  of  Hanover  Court-House  and  the  re- 
connoissance  towards  Ashland;  he  was  commanding  two  squadrons  of  the  regi- 
ment on  the  extreme  right  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
Pamunkey  River,  when  he  fought  the  action  of  Old  Church,  June  13,  '62,  and  re- 
ceived six  sabre  wounds  while  engaged  in  hand-to-hand  conflicts  with  the  enemy; 
made  a  stubborn  fight,  but  was  overwhelmed  by  superior  numbers,  and,  although 
surrounded  and  grievously  wounded,  he  cut  through  the  enemy  and  joined  the 
main  army;  he  received  two  sabre  contusions  on  the  right  side  of  the  head ;  a  cut 
two  inches  long  on  the  forehead ;  a  long  cut  on  the  left  cheek  which  bled  pro- 
fusely;  a  cut  on  the  right  wrist,  dividing  a  tendon  ;  and  an  incised  fracture,  four 
inches  long,  of  the  left  parietal  bone.  These  wounds,  attesting  the  severity  of  the 
conflict,  disabled  him  from  field  service  for  some  years ;  in  the  affair  on  Prairie 
Dog  Creek,  Kan.,  Oct.,  '68;  was  engaged  (commanding)  in  the  affairs  on  the  Re- 
publican River,  near  Spring  Creek,  Neb. ;  in  the  sand-hilla  near  Frenchman's 


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Fork,  Col. ;  in  the  sand-hills  south  of  Julesburg,  Col. ;  and  in  the  Niobrara  pur- 
suit and  (second  in  command)  in  the  brilliant  action  at  Summit  Springs,  uol., 
summer  of  '69 ;  in  the  actions  on  Rose  Bud  Creek,  Mont.,  and  skirmish  at  Slim 
Buttes,  Dak.,  76.  Commands  held— Vet.  of  Co.  C  July-Aug.,  '55 ;  Co.  C  from 
Dec.  31,  '58,  to  Feb.  10,  '60;  Co.  on  march  from  Fort  Inge  to  Indianola  '61 ;  four 
Co.'s  of  regt.  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  April  to  Nov.,  '66  ;  Regiment  in  the  field  '66  ; 
Republican  River  expedition  July  30  to  Aug.  24,  '69 ;  Det.  of  seven  at  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell,  Wyo.,  at  different  periods ;  Camp  Grant,  Ariz.,  from  June  6  to  July  9, 
72  ;  regiment  a  few  days  in  March,  73  ;  Camp  Grant,  Ariz.,  March  28  to  April 
20,  73 ;  Regiment  from  July  18,  74,  to  June  28,  75 ;  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  Nov. 
23  to  Dec.  2,  75.  History— Was  offered  in  Sept.,  '62,  the  colonelcy  of  the  27th 
New  Jersey  Vols.,  which  he  was  compelled  to  decline  because  of  his  wounds, 
which  incapacitated  him  for  field  service,  and  his  sense  of  justice  forbade  him  to 
accept  the  pay  of  a  grade  when  he  was  unable  to  discharge  the  duties  belonging 
to  it ;  this  was  a  keen  disappointment,  because  it  was  understood  that  an  appoint- 
ment of  brigadier-general  of  volunteers  would  soon  follow  if  he  accepted. 

Rucker,  Daniel  H.  (Brigadier  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  New  Jersey.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S-  Drag.  Oct.  31,  '37;  accepted  Oct.  31,  '37;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  8,  '44; 
Capt.  Feb.  7,  '47;  trans,  to  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Aug.  23,  '49;  Major  6th  Cav. 
(declined)  May  14,  '61;  Major,  Q.  M.  (14  yrs.  service)  Aug.  3,  '61  ;  Col.,  A.  A.D. 
C.  Vols.  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  May  3,  '63  ;  accepted  May 
26,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Colonel,  A.  Q.  M.  General,  July  28,  '66 ;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  28,  '66 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Q.  M.  Gen.  Feb.  13,  '82;  accepted  Feb.  16,  '82  ; 
retired  Feb.  23,  '82,  at  his  own  request ;  over  forty  years'  service,  and  being  over 
62  years  of  age.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  Feb.  23,  '47,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  battles  of  Buena  Vista ;  Lieut.  Col.,  Colonel  and  Brig.  Gen. 
July  5,  '64,  for  diligent  and  faithful  services  during  the  war ;  Major  Gen.  and  Maj. 
Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service— A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Gibson,  C.  N.,  Feb.,  '38,  to  June,  '39;  Fort  Wayne, 
C.  N.,  to  April,  '40;  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  July,  '40,  to  Oct.,  '42;  and  from 
July,  '43,  to  Oct.,  44;  at  Fort  Towson,  I.  T.,  to  spring  of  '45  ;  Fort  Washita  and 
recruiting  duty  to  March,  '46 ;  in  charge  of  recruits  en  route  from  Newport  Bar- 
racks to  Fort  Gibbon,  C.  N. ;  at  Evansville,  Ind.,  to  July,  '46  ;  in  Texas  and 
Mexico  to  July,  '48;  engaged  in  the  Mexican  War;  en  route  to  California,  via 
Chihuahua,  and  at  Los  Angeles  to  Sept.,  '49 ;  aiding  overland  emigrants,  and  at 
Sacramento  City  and  Benicia,  Gal.,  to  Dec.,  '49;  temporary  duty,  etc.,  to  March, 
'51 ;  at  Forts  Union,  Conrad  and  Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  Oct.,  '51,  to  June,  '53 ;  Ft. 
Union,  N.  M.,  Oct.,  '53,  to  Feb.,  '55;  in  the  field  to  April,  '55,  and  Depot  Q.  M., 
Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  to  Nov.,  '60;  D)pot  Quartermaster,  Washington,  D.  C., 
from  April,  '61,  to  Jan.,  '67 ;  Colonel  and  Acting  Quartermaster  General  U.  S.  A., 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.,  '67,  to  June,  '68 ;  Depot  Quartermaster,  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  and  Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  the  East,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  '68-82 ;  Q. 
M.  General  at  Washington.  D.  C.,  Feb.  13,  '82. 

Rucker,  Francis  D.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Michigan— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79; 
accepted  Sept.  3,  79;  trans,  to  2d  Cav.  April  18,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '88. 

Rucker,  Louis  H.  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Illinois  Jan.  13,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Illinois— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private 
Capt.  Barker's  Chicago  Dragoons  from  April  19,  '61,  to  Aug.  18,  '61 ;  Private, 
Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  G,  8th  III.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  Sept.  14,  '61,  to  Feb.  8,  '64; 
2d  Lieut.  8th  III.  Vol.  Cav.,  Feb.  9,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out 
April  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  12,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  July  31,  '67 ;  Capt.  March  20,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied— Regt.  Q.  M. 
9th  Cav.  from  Aug.  26,  72,  to  March  20,  79. 

Rucker,  William  A.  (Colonel  and  Ass't  Paymaster  General).  Born  in 
Michigan  Jan.  17,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  Michigan — Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  Com.  Sub.  Vols.  Aug.  30,  '62 ;  accepted  Sept.  16,  '62 ; 
resigned  Dec.  4,  '62;  Add.  Paymaster  Nov.  26,  '62  ;  accepted  Dec.  4,  '62;  vacated 


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May  19,  '66 ;  Major  and  Paymaster  U.  S.  A.  April  16,  '66  ;  accepted  May  19,  '66 ; 
Lieut.  tt»l.,  Dept.  Paymaster  Gen.,  Oct.  1,  '82 ;  Col.,  Ass't  P.  M.  Gen.,  Dec.  30,  '88. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.,  during  the  war, 
from  Jan.  4,  '63,  to  Oct.,  '63,  and  since  the  war  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Portland,  Ore., 
San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  and  Fort  Snelling,  Minn. ;  on  duty 
at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '90. 

Ruckman,  John  W.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Ap- 
pointed from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  78 ;  graduated  June 
13,  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Ruffner,  Ernest  H.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Kentucky  June  24,  1845. 
Retiring  year  1909 ;  appointed  from  Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  ra/i£— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  June  17,  '67;  Capt.  Oct.  31,  79;  Major  July  2,  '89.  Serv ice— Survey 
of  the  Lakes  '67-8;  on  duty  under  orders  of  Gen.  Reynolds  Detroit,  Mich.,  '69- 
70;  Engineer  Officer  on  staff  of  Gen.  Commanding  Dept.  of  Mo.  70-9;  in  charge 
of  improvement  of  Kanawha  River  under  orders  of  Major  Craighill  '80-2  ;  com- 
manding Co.  A,  Battalion  of  Engs..  and  in  temporary  charge  or  Depot  and  Post 
at  Willet's  Point,  '83 ;  on  duty  at  Quincy,  111.,  '90. 

Ruger,  Thomas  H.  (Brigadier-General,  Commanding  Department).  Born 
in  N.  Y.  April  2,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897 ;  appointed  from  Wis.  Cadet  at  the 
U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  50;  graduated  July  1,  '54.  A<-tn>ii  r,m/:~ Brevet 
2d  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '54;  resigned  April  1,  '55;  Lieut.  Col.  3d  Wis.  Vol.  Inf. 
June  29,  '61 ;  Col.  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  Briaj.  Gen.  Nov.  29,  '62;  accepted  April  24,  '63; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Col.  33d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  4,  '66; 
trs.  to  18th  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Brig.  Gen.  March  18,  '86;  accepted  April  19,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  30,  '64,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.  Staff  positions  occupied — Supt. 
M.  A.  from  Sept.  1,  71,  to  Sept.  1,  76;  Comdt.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  from  June 
29,  '85,  to  April  8,  '86. 

Ruggles,  George  D.  (Colonel  and  A.  A.  G.  Bvt.  Brig.  General).  Born  in 
N.  Y.  Sept.  11,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the 
U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '51 ;  graduated  July  1,  '55.  Actual  ra/i£— Bvt. 
2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '55;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1,  '55;  1st  Lieut.  May 
2,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  12th  In f"  (declined).  May  14,  '61;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  July  1, 
'61;  accepted  July  2,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Major  A.  A.  G.  July  17, 
'62;  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  28,  '62;  accepted  June  29,  '62;  hon.  must,  out 
May  31,  '66;  Lieut.  C<fl.  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  A.  June  15,  '80;  Col.  A.  A.  G.  June  7,  '89. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent 
army  of  Northern  Virginia;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  recent  operations  resulting  in  the  fall  of  Richmond, 
Va.,  and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  Robert  E.  Lee.  Staff 
positions  occupied—  Adjt.  2d  Inf.  from  Sept.  10,  '57,  to  July  1,  '61. 

Ruhlen,  George  (First  Lieutenant  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68;  graduated 
June  14,  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Sept.  18,  76.  Staff  positions  occupied— E,.  Qm.  17th  Inf.  from  Aug.  27,  78,  to 
July  1,  79. 

Rumbough,  David  J.  (Firat  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  76 ;  graduated  June  12,  '§0.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art,  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '88. 

Runcie,  James  E.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79 ; 
Actual  rank-  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  13,  79 ;  trs.  to  1st  Art.,  August  11, 
79;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25, '86. 


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Runkle,  Benjamin  P.  (Major  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Ohio.    Retired. 
Appointed  from  Ohio—  Civil  life.     Actual  rank—  Capt.  13th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  April 
22,  '61  ;  Maj.  Nov.  8,  '61  ;   hon.  must,  out  Aug.  18,  '62  ;    Col.  45th  Ohio  Vol.  Inf., 
'  ' 


,  , 

dropped  from  the  rolls  Nov.  12,  '84;  restored  June  27,  '87,  and  to  be  borne  on 
the  rolls  as  never  having  been  legally  separated  from  the  army  ;  retired  on  account 
of  disability  Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tennessee;  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Col.,  Brig.-Gen.  and  Maj.  -Gen. 
Vol.,  Nov.  9,  '65,  for  meritorious  services.  Service—  Served  in  the  Army  of  West 
Virginia  until  Dec.,  '61  ;  joined  Army  of  the  Ohio  and  served  therewith  until 
Apr.  7,  '62  ;  severely  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Apr.  7,  '62  ;  returning  to  Ohio, 
raised  the  45th  Regt.  Ohio  Vol.  Inft.,  and  was  commissioned  colonel  August  19, 
'62;  served  in  the  Dept.  of  Ohio,  until  Feb.,  '63  ;  commanded  brigade  mounted 
infantry  from  Feb.,  '63,  until  May,  '63  ;  assigned  to  duty  on  staff  of  governor  of 
Ohio,  and  served  in  such  capacity  until  Apr.,  '64  ;  rejoined  regiment  with  the  Army 
of  the  Ohio  ;  served  in  Georgia  campaign  until  army  reached  the  Etowah  River  ; 
assigned  to  command  of  brigade  of  infantry  in  Department  of  East  Tennessee  ; 
ordered  before  board  of  examiners,  and  honorably  mustered  out  "  on  account  of 
disability  occasioned  by  wounds  received  in  action  "  July  21,  '64  ;  commanded 
21st  Reg.  Vet.  Res.  and  Trenton  Barracks,  New  Jersey,  until  Sept.,  '65  ;  on  leave 
of  absence  until  Jan.,  '66  ;  assigned  to  duty  in  Bureau  R.  F.  A.  L.  ;  reported  to 
Major-Gen.  Clinton  B.  Fisk,  commanding  Dept.  of  Tennessee,  and  was  assigned 
to  duty  in  charge  of  the  District  of  Memphis;  was  in  charge  during  the  riots  in 
Memphis  May,  '66  ;  transferred  to  South  Carolina  June,  '66,  and  stationed  at 
Columbia  and  Aiken  ;  reported  to  regiment  and  was  assigned  to  duty  as  recruiting 
officer  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  ;  ordered  to  report  to  Bvt.  Maj  .-Gen.  Jefferson  C.  Davis, 
commanding  Dist.  of  Kentucky,  April,  '67  ;  assigned  to  duty  in  Bureau  R.  F.  and 
A.  L.  ;  served  as  superintendent  of  freedmen's  affairs,  superintendent  of  education, 
and  disbursing  officer  until  July,  71. 

Russ,  Charles  P.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank—  Id  Lieut,  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

Russel,  Edgar  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '87. 

Russell,  Albert  J.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  72  ;  graduated  June  15,  76. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  76;  trs.  to  7th  Cav.  June  26, 
76;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '81. 

Russell,  Andrew  H.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Mass.  Dec.  24,  1846. 
Retiring  year,  1910  ;  appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12,  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June 
12,  71  ;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  April  21,  76  ;  accepted  May  27,  76;  Capt.  (14  years'  ser.) 
June  12,  '85.  Service—  Asst.  Instructor  of  Ord.  and  Gunnery  at  M.  A.  to  77  ; 
acting  Asst.  Prof,  of  Philosophy  at  M.  A.  77-78  ;  -Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal 
78-89  ;  Asst.  at  Watertown  Arsenal  79-81  ;  Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  '81-82  ; 
commanding  Fort  Lowell  Ord.  Dept.  '82-83  ;  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  '90. 

Russell,  Edmund  K.  (Capt.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Dec.  5,  1840.  Retir- 
ing year,  1904  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
from  July  1,  '58,  to  June  22,  '61.  Actual  rank—  Id  Lieut.  67th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf. 
June  24,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  14,  '62  ;  Capt.  May  3,  '63  ;  trs.  to  65th  N.  Y.  Vol. 
Inf.  July  4,  '64  ;  Major  65th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  June  24,  75  ;  hon.  must,  out  July 
17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  2,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  21,  '67  ;  Capt.  July  9,  '84.  Brevet  rank—Bvi.  Maj.  Vol.  Dec.  2,  '64,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  in  the  line  of  his  duty  and  as  a  staff  officer  in  the  field. 


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Staff  positions  occupied— Asst.  Corny.  Sub.  6th  Army  Corps  July,  '63,  and  A.  D. 
C.  to  Gen.  Sedgwick.  Service—  Engaged  in  the  Virginia  Peninsular  campaign ; 
in  reserve  at  the  battle  of  Chantilly ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Williarasport,  Aid., 
and  battles  of  Marye's  Heights  and  Salem  Heights,  crossing  of  the  Rappahan- 
nock,  and  battle  of  Gettysburg;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station, 
General  Grant's  Virginia  campaign,  and  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  to  July,  '64 ; 
with  the  6th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  front  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  during 
the  repulse  of  the  rebel  General  Early; -in  Sheridan's  Valley  campaign  and  in 
the  terminating  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  the  surrender  of  Gen- 
eral Lee  '65 ;  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  New  York  Harbor,  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  on  duty  at 
various  posts  on  the  Atlantic  and  Pacific  coasts  from  '67  to  '90. 

Russell,  George  B.  (Capt.  9th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Mass.  Sep. 
17,  1843.  Retiring  year,  1907;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  38th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  Aug.  20,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '63  ;  Capt.  April  5, 
'63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  8,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Aug.  25,  '64  ;  accepted 
Sept.  9,  '64;  Capt.  Sept.  15, '64;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1, 
'66;  Capt.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  3,  '66;  unassigned  May  27, 
'69;  assd.  to  7th  Inf.  Aoril  7,  70;  trs.  to  9th  Inf.  April  30,  70.  Brevet  rank— 
Maj.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  assault  on  Port  Hud- 
son, La. ;  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mar. 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  during  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La. 
Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  from  May  15,  '67,  to  March  3,  '83  ;  acting  A.  I. 
G.  Dept.  of  Texas  from  Feb.  5,  72,  to  April  2,  75;  of  the  Gulf  from  April  7,  75, 
to  July  28,  77  ;  of  the  South  from  July  1,  78,  to  Jan.  1,  '81 ;  of  Texas  from  Jan. 
31,  '81,  to  June  3,  '81,  and  Aug.  27,  '81,  to  Nov.  1,  '83;  of  Mo.  from  Nov.  1,  '83, 
to  July  4,  '85 ;  acting  A.  A.  G.  of  Dept.  of  Texas  from  Oct.  5,  72,  to  April  3,  73  ; 
from  June  27,  '83,  to  Aug.  31,  '83;  of  the  South  from  March  25,  79,  to  April  5, 
79 ;  acting  Ord.  Off.  Dept.  of  Texas  from  May  2,  '81,  to  Oct.  3,  '81 ;  July  26,  !83,  to 
Oct.  22,  '83.  Service— In  Veteran  Reserve  Corps  Sep.,  '64 ;  Garrison  of  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  and  Assist.  Provost- Marshal-Gen.  Dept.  of  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Pro- 
vost-Marshal District  of  Columbia;  on  the  staff  of  General  Augur  ;  in  44th  U.  S. 
Inf.  July,  '66;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  staff  of  General  Emory ;  acting  Aide-de- 
Carap  to  General  Augur,  commanding  Department  of  the  Platte ;  in  Depts.  of 
Missouri,  Texas  and  Arizona  from  '83  to  '90 ;  at  present  serving  with  Regiment 
at  Whipple  Bks.,  Arizona.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of 
Fort  Bislaud,  La.,  and  siege  of  Port  Hudson  (severely  wounded). 

Russell,  Gerald  (Major  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ireland,  May  1,  1832S  Retiring 
year  1896.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private  and  Corporal  Co.  F, 
M.  Rif.,  from  July  21,  '51,  to  July  21,  '56;  Private,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st.  Sergt. 
Co.  D,  M.  Rif.  and  3d  U.  S.  Cav.,  from  Jan.  25,  '57,  to  Sept.  14,  '62 ;  Acting  2d 
Lieut.  3d  Cav.  from  May  9,  '62,  to  Sept.  14,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  July  17,  '62  ; 
accepted  Sept.  15, '62;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  4, '64;  Captain  Nov.  14,  '67;  Major  5th 
Cav.  Oct.  29,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  1st  Lieut.  July  4,  '63,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. 

Rutherford,  Robert  G.  (First  Lieut,  and  Brevet  Captain  U.S.  A.).  Born  in 
New  York.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  83d  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  19,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  7,  '62  ;  Captain  Nov.  1,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out 
Feb.  26,  '63;  Captain  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Sept.  11,  '63;  accepted  Sept.  16,  '63;  hon. 
must,  out  April  30,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.  March  7,  '67;  accepted  May  1, 
'67;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  assigned  to  12th  Inf.  Aug.  3,  70;  1st  Lieut  May 
24,  73  ;  retired  June  28,  78,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Rap- 
pahannock Station,  Va. ;  Captain  March  7,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  war;  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  Va.,  and  for  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  war. 

Ruthers,  George  W.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  West  Virginia. 
Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Corporal  Co.  F,  16th  U.  S. 


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Inf.,  from  April  24,  '80,  to  Aug.  6,  '84 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Aug.   4,  '84;  accepted 
Aug.  7,  '84. 

Ryan,  John  P.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '84  ;  graduated  June 
11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  11,  '88  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th 
Cav.  Oct.  2,  '88;  transferred  to  3d  Cav.  Nov.  30,  '88. 

Saffold,  Marion  B.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  Alabama.  Appoint- 
ed from  Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13, 
79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  13,  79. 

Sage,  George  E.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Sept.  30,  '68 ;  accepted 
Oct.  5,  '68 ;  unassigned  March  13,  '69 ;  assigned  to  5th  Art.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Feb.  21,  '81. 

Sage,  William  H.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appoint- 
ed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77 ;  graduated  June  13, 
'82.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Sage,  William  N.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Feb.  26,  1829. 
Retiring  year  1893.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
137th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  3,  *62  ;  Captain  Dec.  4,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  9,  '65 ;  2d 
Lt.  39th  U.  S.  C.  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '65;  1st  Lt.  Nov.  9,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  4,  '65  ; 
2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  28,  '66  ; 
transferred  to  29th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69  ;  Capt. 
June  7,  79. 

Sample,  William  R  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed 
from  Ark.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '84  ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank — Add.  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June  11,  '88  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  15,  '88. 

Sanborc,  Washingt9n  I.  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.,  Dec.  24,1836. 
Retiring  year  1900;  appointed  from  Wash.  Ter.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  1st  Wash.  Ter.  Inf.  Oct.  3,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  20,  '65 ;  Capt.  A.  A. 
G.  Feb.  1,  '65  ;  accepted  Aug.  21,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  1,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  13th 
Inf.  May  11,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  10,  '69;  unassigned  July 
20,  '69;  asa'd  to  25th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Dec.  4,  '84.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—A. D.  C.  Vol.  June  23,  '64,  to  June  30,  '65 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  the  General  com- 
manding the  District  of  Oregon,  June,  '64 ;  Capt.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  Vol. 
Feb.,  '65 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  to  June,  76 ;  A.  A. 
Q.  M.  at  Galveston  and  Fort  Worth ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Dallas,  Oregon,  Fort  Walla 
Walla,  W.  T.,  and  Fort  Boise,  I.  T. ;  engaged  in  an  expedition  against  the  Snake 
Indians  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T. ;  with  22d  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Fort  Randall,  D.  T., 
Jan.  to  May,  '67 ;  with  company  at  Camp  Cook,  M.  T.,  from  June,  '67;  at  Fort 
Davis,  Texas,  to  June,  73;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  from  Jan.,  77,  to  Jan.,  78  ;  at 
San  Felipe,  Texas,  to  Jan.,  79  ;  with  Co.  25th  Inf.  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  to  June. 
'80;  at  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  to  Sept.,  '80;  on  recruiting  service  at  Cleveland  and 
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  to  Oct.,  '82;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from  Nov.,  '82,  until  '85  ;' 
at  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.,  to  date. 

Sanderson,  George  K.  (Captain  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Sept.  9, 1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  24, 
'61 ;  discharged  Nov.  7,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  7, 
'61;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  9,  '62 ;  Capt.  March  28,  '66  ;  trans,  to  33d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66; 
unass'd  May  3,  '69;  ass'd  to  llth  Inf.  Dec.  18,  '69.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.  ; 
Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  cam- 
paign. Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  15th  Inf.  April  6,  '65,  to  March  28, 
f66 ;  A.  D.  C.  Nov.  11,  '67,  to  Dec.  30,  '67. 

Sands,  George  H.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  June  14,  76 ;  graduated  June  12,  '80.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut  Oct.  19,  '87. 

Sands,  James  H.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  6th  Ind.  Cav.  Aug.  5,  '62;  Capt. 


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Aug.  18/62;  hon.  must.  out.  June  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut  6th  Cav.  Sep.  24.  '67;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  2,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  1,  '69;  retired  Nov.  30,  79,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  6th  Cav.  April  3,  '74,  to  Sep.  30,  '76. 

Sanford,  George  B.  (Lieutenant  Col.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Conn.,  June  28, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d 
Lieut.  1st  Drag.  April  26,  '61 ;  accepted  May  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Drag.  July  30, 
'61 ;  Capt.  1st  Cav.  Oct.  1,  '62 ;  Major  June  25,  '76 ;  Lieut.  Col.  9th  Cav.  Aug.  20, 
'89.  Brevet  rank—B\t.  Major  Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G.  on  the  staff  of 
Gen.  W.  Merritt,  commanding  the  1st  Div.  of  Cav.,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to 
May,  '64;  A.  A.  Insp.  G.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Gibbs,  commanding  regular  Cav.  Brig., 
to  Aug.,  '64;  A.  A.  A.  G.  on  staff  of  Gen.  A.  T.  A.  Torbert,  commanding  Cavalry 
Corps;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Torbert.  Service—  At  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  May,  '61; 
en  route  with  recruits  for  1st  and  2d  Drag,  and  Mounted  Rifles  to  New  Mexico 
May,  '61 ;  in  Gen.  Nathaniel  Lyon's  Missouri  Campaign  and  on  staff  duty  at  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  and  Benton  Bks.,  Mo.,  to  Jan.,  '62  ;  rejoined  regt.  in  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac, Jan.,  '62  ;  with  regt  and  in  Gen.  Stoneman's  Cav.  raid  during  Chancellors- 
ville  campaign  '63  ;  com  d'g  Co.  and  squadron  in  regt.  from  May,  '64,  and  during 
Gen.  Grant's  campaign  from  the  "  Rapidan ;  "  with  Sheridan's  Cav.  in  Shenandoah 
campaign ;  in  the  advance  to  join  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Feb.,  '65  ;  on  duty 
with  Gen.  Silas  Casey  at  Richmond,  Va.,  April,  '65  ;  with  regiment  at  Jackson 
Barracks  and  New  Orleans,  La.,  from  May  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  en  route  to  California 
Dec.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  McDowell,  Arizona,  and  at  various  other  stations  from  the 
close  of  the  war  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  action  of  Dug  Spring,  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek, 
Mo.,  and  in  the  retreat  to  Rolla,  Mo. ;  engaged  in  the  various  battles  of  the 
Peninsula  campaign,  and  at  South  Mountain  and  Antietam,  Md.,  and  Charles- 
town,  Va. ;  commanding  company  and  squadron  in  advance  to  the  Rappahan- 
nock  and  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg  Dec.,  '62 ;  in  the  cavalry  battle  at 
Kelly's  Ford  April,  '63,  and  in  various  cavalry  actions  and  skirmishes  during  the 
summer  and  fall ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Todd's  Tavern,  the  Wilderness,  Spott- 
sylvania ;  on  Gen.  Sheridan's  raid  round  Richmond,  and  engaged  in  the  actions 
att  Yellow  Tavern,  Meadow  Bridge  and  Mechanicsville  May,  '64,  and  at  Old 
Church,  Cold  Harbor  and  Trevillian  Station  June,  '64  ;  commanding  regiment  at 
battle  of  Deep  Bottom  July,  '04 ;  engaged  in  the  various  cavalry  actions  of  the 
Shenandoah  campaign,  and  at  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Opequan,  Milford, 
Kearneysville,  Cedar  Creek,  Tom's  Brook,  Wannesboro'  (wounded). 

Sanford,  James  C.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Bora  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80 ;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  15,  '84 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  12,  '86. 

Sanger,  Joseph  P.  (Major  and  Inspector  General).  Born  in  Michigan,  May 
8,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rani— 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Mich.  Inf.  May  1,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '61;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art 
Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug^  26,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  26,  r61 ;  Captain  7th  Cav.  July 
28,  66;  Captain  1st  Art.  Feb.  7,  75;  Major  and  Ins.  Gen.  Feb.  12,  '89.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Captain  May  28,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at 
Bermuda  Hundred,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 


at  Newport  News  Dec.,  '61,  to  March,  '62;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  March  to  Oct., 
'62;  in  the  Dept.  of  the  South  to  March,  '64;  engaged  in  Gen.  Seymour's  Florida 
campaign  to  April,  '64 ;  with  light  battery  of  the  3d  U.  S.  Art.  April  to  May,  '64 ; 
with  battery  1st  U.  S.  Art.  May  to  Sept.,  '64 ;  on  general  recruiting  service  Jan.  to 
July,  '65;  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Jan.,  '66  ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y. 
H.,  Jan., '68;  Recorder  of  Retiring  Board,  New  York  City,  Sept.,  '67,  to  Jan., 
'68 ;  at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Feb.  25,  '68,  to  Oct.  24,  70 ;  Recorder  of 
the  board  to  revise  the  U.  S.  Art.  tactics  from  Aug.,  '68,  to  Nov.,  70;  with  regi- 


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meat,  Plattsburg  Barracks  and  Fort  Hamilton,  until  Dec.,  71 ;  engaged  with  bat- 
tery in  suppression  of  illicit  distilleries,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  Professor  of  Military 
Science  and  Tactics,  Bowdoin  College,  Me.,  from  Jan.,  72,  to  June,  75;  member 
of  Military  Commission  to  Japan,  China,  India,  Persia,  Turkey,  France,  Germany, 
Austria,  Russia  and  England  from  July,  75,  to  Feb.,  77  ;  with  battery  from  Feb., 
77,  to  '83 ;  engaged  in  railroad  riots  from  July  to  Oct.,  77 ;  commanding  Fort 
Columbus  from  July,  78,  to  July,  '80  ;  Recorder  of  Army  Equipment  Board,  79 ; 
commanding  light  battery  from  July,  '80,  to  Dec.,  '83 ;  member  of  Light  Artil- 
lery Board,  '81 ;  with  Battery  H,  1st  Art.,  Dec.  31,  '83,  to  Jan.  9,  '84,  and  from 

June,  '88,  to  April,  '89 ;  Major  Ins.  Gen.  Dept.  of  Mo.  Feb.  12,  '89,  to .    Staff 

positions  occupied — Adj.  1st  Mich.  Inf.  May  to  Aug.,  '61  ;  Adj.  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
to  Dec.,  '61 ;  Adj.  and  A.  C.  S.,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  March  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  A.  A.  I. 
G.  at  Beaufort,  S.C., '64;  A.  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of  the  South,  '64;  Adj.  1st  Art.  Jan.  31, 
'66,  to  Feb.  13,  '68;  Acting  Adj.  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  HM  Jan.,  '66;  A.  A.  A. 
G.Dist.  of  the  St.  Lawrence  during  Fenian  disturbances  June  7  to  26,  '66;  Adj.  Art. 
School  and  post  of  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Feb.  25,  '68,  to  Oct.  24,  70;  A.  D.  C.  to 
Major  .'Gen.  Schofield  Jan.  26,  '84,  to  Jan.  26,  '88;  Major  Insp.  Gen.  Dept.  Mo. 

Feb.  12,  '89,  to .     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— First  battle  of  Bull  Run  ;  engaged 

inrepulsingtheattackofthe rebel  ram  "Merrimac;''  operations  against  Forts  Wag- 
ner and  Gregg,  S.  C. ;  battles  of  Proctor's  Creek,  Bermuda  Hundred ;  advance  on 
Petersburg ;  battles  of  Fussell's  Mills,  Deep  Bottom,  and  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va. 


July,  '80 ;  Battery  H,  1st  Art.,  July,  '80,  to  Dec.,  '83  ;  from  Dec.  31,  '83,  to  Jan. 
9,  '84,  and  from  June,  '88,  to  April,  '89.  History—Received  honorary  degree,  M. 
A.,  from  Bowdoin  College  July  10,  72  ;  admitted  to  the  Cumberland  Bar,  Supe- 
rior Court,  Me.,  April  21,  74. 

Sanno,  James  M.  J.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Dec.  10, 1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '59;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  11, 
'63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  3,  '63 ;  Capt.  28th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  (declined)  ;  Capt.  7th 
Inf.  May  15,  71.  Honorably  mentioned — Was  mentioned  for  service  at  the  battle 
of  Big  Hole  Pass,  M.  T.,  in  official  report  of  Gen.  Gibbon.  Service — Joined  regi- 
ment in  the  field  near  Warrenton,  Virginia,  July,  '63 ;  engaged  in  the  suppression 
of  the  New  York  Draft  Riots,  Aug.  10  to  Sept.  20,  '63 ;  on  Recruiting  Service  at 
Scranton,  Pa.,  Sept.  24  to  Dec.  31,  '63 ;  in  garrison  in  the  defenses  of  New  York 
from  Jan.  to  Dec.,  '64,  as  Signal  Officer  and  Instructor  of  Artillery ;  at  Fort 
Schuyler,  New  York,  Sept.,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  on  Detached  Service  at  Washington, 
D.  C.,  Jan.-April,  '65,  engaged  in  collating  and  collecting  data  to  compile  the 
Regimental  Returns  for  the  period  from  July,  '61,  to  May,  '63  ;  at  St.  Augustine, 
Fla.,  as  Provost  Marshal  of  the  counties  of  St.  John's,  Volusia  and  Putnam  from 
May  to  Nov.,  '65  ;  at  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  Nov.,  '65-April,  '66  ;  at  St.  Augustine, 
Fla.,  May,  '66-March,  '69;  Inspector  of  the  Bureau  of  Freedmen,  Refugees  and 
Abandoned  Lands,  for  the  State  of  Florida,  Sept.  7,  '67,  to  June  '68;  on  leave 
June-Sept., '68 ;  on  Frontier  duty  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  June-Sept., '69; 
at  Camp  Douglas,  Utah,  to  April,  70  ;  on  the  march  from  Camp  Douglas,  Utah, 
to  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  April  29-June  1,  70 ;  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  June-Noy.  23, 
70 ;  special  duty  in  War  Department,  Jan.  21  to  March  31,  71 ;  engaged  in  ad- 
justing and  auditing  a  claim  of  the  State  of  Iowa  for  reimbursement  in  collecting 
and  organizing  volunteers  during  the  Rebellion;  also  the  examination  of  suspen- 
ded Quartermasters'  Vouchers  for  claims  paid  for  damages  to  private  property  in 
Kentucky  by  the  army  under  Major-Gen eral  Buell,  June-Oct.,  71  ;  on  frontier 
duty  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  June  8,  71,  to  Nov.  8,  74 ;  on  leave  Nov.  8,  74,  to 
Sept.  18,  75;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  Oct.,  75, to  July  1,  78,  except 
while  on  Yellowstone  and  Big  Horn  campaign  against  hostile  Sioux,  March  17- 
Oct.  6,  76,  and  the  Nez  Perces  expedition,  July-Aug.  24,  77 ;  being  engaged  in 
the  action  of  Big  Hole  Pass,  Montana,  Aug.  9-10,  77,  and  the  expedition  to  ex- 
amine the  country  with  a  view  to  the  location  of  the  Post  of  Fort  Assinniboiue, 
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M.  T.,  July  1  to  Aug.  18,  78 ;  as  Inspector  of  Indian  Supplies  at  the  Blackfeet 
Agency,  M.  T.,  Sept.,  77,  to  Aug.  30,  78 ;  in  garrison  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  7-Nov.  9,  78 ;  at  New  York  City,  Nov.  9,  78,  to  Sept.  30,  '80 ;  special  duty 
at  Headquarters  Military  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from 
Oct.  1,  '80,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from  Dec.,  18,  '81, 
to  Nov.  12,  '82;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from  Nov.  21,  '82,  to 
Oct.,  '86 ;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  from  Nov.  1,  '86,  to  July  26,  '89,  being  on 
detached  service  Oct.,  '88 ;  supervising  the  removal  of  the  remains  of  officers, 
soldiers  and  citizens,  killed  b>y  hostile  Indians  in  '66,  from  the  burial-ground  near 
site  of  old  Fort  Phil.  Kearney,  Wyo.,  to  the  Ouster  battle-ground,  Little  Big  Horn 
River,  Mont. ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  as  Instructor  in  charge  Department 
of  Law,  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  from  Aug.  4,  '89,  to  present  time.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  East  Florida  Nov.  6,  '65,  to  Dec.,  '66  ; 
Adjt.  7th  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '64,  to  May  19,  '69;  Asst.  Adjt.  and  Inspector  Gen.  of  the 
Dist.  of  Florida  Sept.  21,  '68,  to  March,  '69 ;  Adjt.  7th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '69,  to  May  15, 
71;  A.  A.  A.  G.  District  of  Montana,  June,  70,  to  Nov.  23,  70;  A.  A.  A.  G. 
Dist.  of  Montana  June  to  Oct.,  71 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  to  the  Supt.  of  Genl.  Recruiting 
Service  at  N.  Y.  City  Nov.  9,  78,  to  Sept.  30,  '80. 

Sargent,  Frederic  H.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  G.,  7th  U.  8.  Inf.,  from  Jan. 
21,  '86,  to  Mar.  7,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.,  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  Mar.  8,  '89. 

Sargent,  Herbert  H.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  III.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  79  ;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  raw*— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.,  June  13,  '83. 

Sarson,  Horace  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  England,  Oct.  16,  1836. 
Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  H.,  3d 
Batt,  Sept.  6,  '64,  and  Acting  Sergeant  Major  16th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  Aug.  to  Dec., 
'65;  Sgt.  Maj.  3d  Batt ,  16th  Inf.,  from  Jan.  1,  '66,  to  Nov.  16,  '66;  app.  2d  Lieut. 
16th  Inf.,  Nov.  16,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  20,  '66;  transferred  to  2d  Int.,  April  17, 
'69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  16,  '76.  Service — Served  in  Savannah  and  Atlanta,  Ga., 
Montgomery  and  Hunteville,  Ala.,  and  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  from  Nov.  28,  '68, 
to  July  7,  77;  in  the  Nez  Perces  campaign  in  Washington,  Oregon  and  Idaho  in 
77  ;  at  Fort  Stevens  and  Fort  Harney,  Oregon,  from  April  27,  78,  to  Dec.  31,  79 ; 
on  det.  service  with  Battery  L,  4th  Art.,  from  April  27  to  Oct.  1,  78;  in  the  field 
from  May  20  to  30,  '86 ;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  '86-8 ;  in  the  field  Aug.  16  to  Oct. 
11,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Post 
Adj.  Savannah,  Ga.,  from  February,  '67,  to  July,  '68;  Post  Adit.  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and 
Montgomery,  Ala.,  Nov.  28,  '68,  to  July,  '69;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Hunts- 
ville,  Ala.,  Jan.  31,  72,  to  Sept.  19,  76;  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Sept.  20,  76,  to 
July  7,  77  ;  at  Fort  Stevens,  Ore.,  June  1,  78,  to  Sept.  30,  78  ;  at  Fort  Harney, 
Oregon,  Oct.  19,  78,  to  Dec.  31,  79;  of  2d  Inf.  in  the  field  Aug.  16  to  Oct.  11, 
'88 ;  A.  O.  O.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Omaha,  Neb.,  Dec.  23,  '88,  to  June  15,  '89 ; 
R.  Q.  M.  2d  Inf.  June  15,  '89,  to  present  time.  Commands  held — In  command  of 
Co.  F,  2d  Inf.,  and  post  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  from  June  2  to  July  7,  77  ;  in 
command  of  Co.  F,  2d  Inf.,  in  Nez  Perces  campaign  ;  in  command  of  same  from 
June  28,  '80,  to  April,  '85 ;  in  command  of  Troop  L,  2d  Cav.,  in  the  field  May  20 
to  30,  '86. 

Satterlee,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Penna.  Appointed 
from  Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  72 ;  graduated  June  15,  76.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut,  3d  Art.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '83 ;  Staff  positions  oc- 

cupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  3d  Art.  March  1,  '87,  to  May  1,  '87 ;  Adjt.  May  1,  '87,  to . 

Service — Served  in  garrison  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  Oct.,  76;  Jan.  to  July,  7,  ; 
Oct.,  77-Jan.,  78  ;  at  Columbia  and  Gowdeysville,  S.  C.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  76 ;  at 
Tallahassee,  Florida,  and  Columbia,  S.  C.,  Dec.,  76,  and  Jan.,  77 ;  at  Fort  Co- 
lumbus, N.  Y..  West  Philadelphia,  and  Scranton,  Pa.,  during  suppression  of  Labor 
Riots  July  to  Oct.,  77 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Ontario,  N:  Y.,  Feb.  to  May,  '78 ;  at 
U.  S.  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  June,  78,  to  May,  '80;  at  Fort  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.,  June,  '80,  to  Sept.,  '81 ;  with  Light  Battery  C,  3d  Artillery,  on  march 
of  901  miles  from  N.  Y.  City  to  Yorktown,  Va.,  and  return,  Sept.  15  to  Nov.  2f>, 


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'81 ;  in  garrison  at  Little  Eock  Barracks,  Arkansas,  Dec.,  '81,  to  May,  '82 ;  on 
duty  in  Mississippi  River  Valley  during  overflow  of  '82 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Bar- 
rancas, Florida,  May-June,  '82 ;  Professor  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Or- 
chard Lake,  Michigan,  July,  '82-Sept.  15,  '83 ;  in  garrison  at  Jackson  Barracks, 
Louisiana,  Oct.,  '83,  to  '86 ;  at  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  to  '90. 

Savage,  Egbert  B.  (Captain  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Feb.  2, 1843.  Re- 
tiring year,  1907  ;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  115th  N.  Y. 
Inf.  Aug.  26,  '62;  Capt.  Nov.  1,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  30, '65;  2d  Lieut. 
15th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  ace.  Apr.  28,  '66 ;  trans,  to  33d  Inf.  Sep. 
21,  '66;  trans,  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  Capt.  May  30,  '77.  Service— In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  in  the  defenses  of  Harper's  Ferry  to  Sept.,  '62 ; 
at  Parole  Camp,  Chicago,  111.,  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  in  the  Department  of  the  South,  and 
participated  in  the  Olustee  campaign  ;  in  the  Army  of  the  James,  and  partici- 
pated in  its  campaigns,  and  in  the  first  and  second  expeditions  to  Fort  Fisher; 
at  post  of  Selma,  Ala.,  from  '66  to  '69  ;  with  8th  Inf.  at  various  posts  and  stations 
from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '90  ;  at  present  serving  at  Fort  Nioorara,  Neb.  Bat- 
tles, Skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Maryland  and  Bolivar  Heights 
and  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  and  at  the  surrender  of  that  post  to  the  rebels  Sept., 
'62 ;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Camp  Finnegan  and  battle  of  Olustee,  Fla. ;  en- 
gaged at  the  action  of  Chester  Heights,  Bermuda  Hundred,  battles  of  Cold 
Harbor,  Petersburg,  explosion  of  the  mine,  actions  at  Deep  Bottom,  Chapin's 
Farm  (wounded),  first  and  second  expeditions  to  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C. 

Sawtelle,  Charles  G.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  D.  Q.  M.  G.,  Brvt.  Brig.  Gen.).  Born 
in  Maine,  May  10,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898  ;  appointed  from  Maine ;  graduated 
from  Military  Academy  July  1,  '54.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  1, 
'54 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  March  3,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  5,  '60 ;  Captain  and  A.  Q. 
M.  May  17,  '61 ;  accepted  June  14,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Q.  M.  Vol.  Aug.  20  to 
Oct.  4,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Q.  M.  Vol.  Nov.  12,  '62,  to  Feb.  15,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col. 
and  Q.  M.  Vol.  May  27,  '64,  to  May  24,  '65 ;  Col.  and  Q.  M.  May  25,  '65,  to  Jan. 
1,  '67;  Major  and  Q.  M.  Jan.  18,  '67 ;  accepted  March  26,  '67  ;  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Deputy  Q.  M.  Gen.  Jan.  24,  '81.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Major,  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Rebellion ;  Bvt. 
Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.,  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Quartermaster's  Department  during  the  Rebellion.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the 
Records  of  the  Rebellion  as  follows  :  Vol.  v.  series  1,  page  27,  by  Major  Gen.  Geo. 
B.  McClellan ;  vol.  xi.  series  1,  part  3,  page  575,  by  Lieut.  Col.  Rufus  Ingalls, 
Quartermaster's  Department ;  vol.  xix.  series  1,  pages  96  and  106,  by  Brig.  Gen. 
Rufus  Ingalls,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Army  of  the  Potomac ;  vol.  xxi.  series  1,  page 
220,  and  vol.  xxv.  series  1,  part  2,  page  52,  by  Brevet  Major  General  E.  V.  Sum- 
ner,  U.  S.  Army,  comd.g  right  Grand  Div.  Army  of  the  Potomac.  /Service — Served 
on  frontier  duty  at  Ft.  Ripley,  Minn.,  '54-55 ;  on  Sioux  expedition  '55 ;  Ft.  Laramie, 
Dak., '55-56;  at  Ft.  Pierre,  Dak., '56;  Ft.  Leaven  worth,  Kan., '56-57;  quelling  Kan. 
disturbances  '57-58 ;  Utah  expedition  '58  ;  and  on  march  to  Cal.  '58 ;  in  garrison 
at  Benicia,  Cal.,  '58,  and  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '58-59;  at  Quartermas- 
ter on  Mojave  expedition  to  southern  Cal.  and  Ariz.  '59 ;  in  garrison  at  Benicia, 
Cal.,  '59-61 ;  served  during  the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States  '61-66  ;  in  charge 
of  the  Qm.  Depot  at  Perry  ville,  Md.,  Aug.,  '61,  to  Mar.,  '62;  in  the  Va.  Peninsular 
campaign,  disembarking  and  forwarding  troops  and  supplies  for  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  from  Fort  Monroe  March-May,  '62 ;  from  the  White  House  on  the 
Pamunkey  River,  May  15-June  30,  '62 ;  and  from  Harrison's  Landing,  July  1-Aug. 
17,  '62 ;  in  superintending  the  embarkation  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  from 
Fort  Monroe,  Newport  News,  Hampton  and  Yorktown,  Va.,  Aug.  18-Sept.  7,  '62; 
as  Acting  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Sept.  7-Nov.  12,  '62; 
supervising  the  forwarding  of  supplies  from  Washington  during  the  Maryland 
campaign ;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  2d  Corps  in  the  Rappahannock  cam- 
paign (Army  of  the  Potomac),  Nov.  12,  '62,  to  Jan.  24,  '63,  being  present  at  the 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Dec.  13,  '62,  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  right  Grand 
Division  ;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  Cavalry  Corps  (Army  of  Potomac),  Jan.  24- 
June  13,  '63,  being  engaged  on  "  Stoneman's  Raid  "  towards  Richmond,  May,  '63 ; 


524  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF  U.   8.    ARMY.  SAW 

in  superintending  the  removal  of  stores  from  Aquia  Creek  to  Alexandria,  Va., 
June,  '63 ;  as  Asst.  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  June  21- 
Aug.  6,  '63,  being  engaged  in  forwarding  supplies  from  Washington  to  Alexan- 
dria, Va.,  for  the  Pennsylvania  campaign  ;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Cavalry 
Bureau  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.  6,  '63,  to  Feb.  15,  '64  ;  as  Chief  Quartermas- 
ter at  Brownsville,  Texas,  of  the  forces  on  the  Rio  Grande,  Feb.-April  30,  '64 ;  in 
charge  of  transports  and  supplies,  May  15-19,  '64,  for  the  relief  of  Gen.  Banks' 
Army  returning  from  Red  River,  which  he  met  at  Atchafalaya,  and  constructed  a 
bridge,  900  feet  across  the  river,  using  21  large  steamers  as  pontoons ;  in  charge  of 
the  steam  transportation  in  the  Department  of  the  Gulf,  May  19-June  6,  '64;  aa 
Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Military  Div.  of  West  Mississippi,  June  6,  '64,  to 
June  2,  '65,  being  engaged  in  forwarding  troops  and  supplies  for  the  Mobile  campaign 
and  expedition  terminating  in  the  surrender  of  the  Rebel  forces  under  General 
Taylor;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Southwest  June  3 
-July  17,  '65,  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Gulf  July  17,  '65,  to  Aug.  15,  '66, 
and  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Gulf  Aug.  15,  '66,  to  April  1,  '67,  and  of  Fifth  Military 
District,  April  1  to  Aug.  31,  '67 ;  in  charge  of  Clothing  Depot,  and  Asst.  to  the 
Depot  Quartermaster  at  New  York  City,  Sept.  9,  '67,  to  April  10,  '69 ;  as  Chief 
Quartermaster  of  the  Department  of  California,  May  4,  '69,  to  Aug.  15,  72  ;  of 
Third  Quartermaster's  District,  Department  of  the  East,  Aug.  23,  '72,  to  Oct.  31, 
'73;  of  Third  District,  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  Nov.  1,  73,  to  July  7,  74,  and  of 
First  District  July  15,  74,  to  Oct.  31, 76 ;  as  Quartermaster,  New  York  City,  Oct. 
31,  7Q,  to  Nov.  10,  77;  and  as  Chief  Quartermaster  Department  of  the  East, 
Nov.  10,  77,  to  March  25,  78,  and  of  the  Department  of  the  Columbia,  May  14,  78, 
to  April  12,  '81,  and  of  the  Department  of  the  South  April  27,  '81,  to  April  27, 
'82,  and  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Atlantic  and  Department  of  the  East, 
May  1,  '82,  to  Oct.  29,  '83;  in  Office  of  Quartermaster  General,  Washington,  D. 
C.,  from  Oct.  29,  '83,  to  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  6th  Inf. 
Feb.  15,  '57,  to  June  19,  '61  ;  Acting  Regimental  Adj.  April  29  to  July  10,  '61. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Present  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg  and  in  the  en- 
gagements on  "Stoneinan's  Raid  "  toward  Richmond. 

Sawyer,  J.  Estcourt  (First  Lieut.  6th  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  Nov.  11,  '67;  accepted 
Nov.  12,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  10,  74.  Service— Joined  the  regiment  at  Columbia, 
8.  C.,  and  served  with  it  in  Maine,  Rhode  Island,  Conn.,  New  York,  Md.,  Virginia, 
South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  Fla.,  performing  the  ordinary  routine  poet  duty  ; 
July  to  Sept.,  '84,  was  acting  Judge  Advocate  of  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic  and 
Dept.  of  the  East;  in  '85  was  in  camp  at  Riverside  Park,  N.  Y.,  with  the  1st 
battery  of  Artillery,  sent  as  a  guard  to  the  tomb  of  Gen.  Grant ;  graduated  from 
the  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  in  71.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A. 
Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Adjt,  Treas.  and  Signal  Officer  at  various  times  at  different  posts  ; 
during  the  latter  half  of  77  was  in  charge  of  Q.  M.  Depot  at  Charleston,  S.  C. ; 
from  '86  to  88  was  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Commanding  General,  Division  of  the  Atlantic  ; 
and  from  Aug.,  '88,  to  Feb.,  '89,  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Comdg.  General  of  the  Army. 
History — His  great-great-grandfather  was  in  Abercrombie's  Army  at  Ticonderoga 
in  1758 ;  his  great-grandfather  was  a  major  at  Bunker  Hill  and  a  lieutenant- 
colonel  at  Saratoga;  his  grandfather  was  at  Bunker  Hill,  commissioned  an  ensign 
in  the  1st  Regiment  U.  S.  Infantry,  and  at  the  storming  of  Yorktown ;  his  great- 
uncles — Ephraim  was  a  captain,  John  a  lieutenant  and  Josiah  an  ensign  in  the 
Revolution  ;  his  father,  Horace  B.,  entered  the  Navy  at  the  age  of  fifteen  ;  served 
through  the  wars  of  1812  and  Mexico ;  was  given  a  sword  by  his  native  State, 
Vermont,  for  his  part  in  the  action  of  the  "Constitution"  ("Old  Ironsides  ") 
when  she  captured  the  two  British  frigates,  "Cyane"  and  "Levant;"  he  died  in 
1860,  after  an  honorable  career  of  forty-seven  years,  having  attained  the  highest 
grade  held  in  the  Navy ;  his  uncles— Frederick  A.,  an  officer  of  the  Army,  and 
George  F.,  an  officer  in  the  Navy— served  during  the  wars  of  1812  and  Mexico; 
his  brother,  George  A.,  an  officer  in  the  Navy,  served  through  the  war-of-the 
Rebellion ;  James  Estcourt  served  during  the  Rebellion  under  Admiral  Winslow 
and  Chief  Engineer  Moore,  U.  S.  N.,  at  Boston,  and  at  sea  on  a  man-of-war 


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nearly  two  years ;   including  this  officer,  five  generations  in  direct  descent  have 
been  in  the  military  or  naval  service  of  the  United  States. 

Saxton,  Rufus  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Green- 
field, Mass.,  Oct.  19,  1824.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Massachusetts;  graduated 
from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '49.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '49; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Sept.  12,  '50;  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '55;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M. 
May  13,  '61 ;  accepted  May  18,  '61 ;  Major  and  Quartermaster  July  29,  '66 ;  Lieut. 
Col.  and  Deputy  Quartermaster  Gen'l  June  6,  72 ;  Colonel  and  Ass't  Quarter- 
master Gen'l  March  10,  '82 ;  retired  Aug.  28,  '88 ;  Brig.  Gen'l  Vols.  April  15,  '62 ; 
accepted  April  21,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Major,  Lieut. 
Col.,  Colonel,  by  Brevet,  March  13,  '65 ;  Brig.  Gen'l  April  9,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Major  Gen'l  Vols.  Jan.  12,  '65. 
Honorably  mentioned — For  service  conducting  exploring  expedition  across  the 
Continent,  received  the  following  recognition  : — 

N.  P.  R.  R.  EXPLORATION  AND  SURVEY, 
CAMP  DOBBIN,  NEAR  FORT  BENTON,  Sept.  16,  1853. 
Order  No.  18. 

The  Chief  of  the  Expedition  congratulates  Lieut  Saxton  and  his  party  upon  their  safe  arrival  at  Fort 
Benton,  from  the  Mouth  of  the  Columbia.  For  indomitable  energy,  sound  judgment,  and  the  most  crowning 
accomplishment.  Lieut.  Saxton  has  the  thanks  of  all  his  associates,  and  deserves  honorable  mention  at 
the  hands  of  all  men  who  seek  to  advance  the  honor  and  renown  of  their  country. 

(Signed)  ISAAC  I.  STEVENS, 

Governor  of  Wash.  Ter.,  in  charge  of  Expedition. 

Not  allowed  to  accept  appointment  as  Colonel  22d  Mass.  Vols.,  as  will  appear 
from  the  following : — 

QUARTERMASTER  GENERAL'S  OFFICE,  WASHINGTON,  Sept.  27,  1861. 
MY  DEAR  CAPTAIN  :— 

I  beg  that  you  will  feel  that  in  advising  against  your  being  detailed  for  the  command  of  the  Massa- 
chusetts Regiment,  so  flatteringly  offered  you,  I  consult  only  the  interests  of  the  public  service,  and  not 
my  own  convenience. 

I  heard  of  it  on  my  return  from  St.  Louis.  General  Sherman,  whose  expedition  is  deferred,  not 
abandoned,  whose  Army  is  here  temporarily  only,  protests  that  no  man  can  take  your  place,  and  I  think 
that  having  gone  thus  far  with  the  preparation  of  the  expedition  it  would  be  a  serious  injury  to  have 
you  leave  it.  I,  therefore,  have  let  the  matter  stand,  saying  that  I  could  not  recommend  now  (as  I  did 
before  you  were  engaged  in  this  particular  service)  your  being  allowed  to  leave  the  Quartermaster's  De- 
partment to  accept  higher  rank  in  the  Volunteers. 

I  am  sure  you  will  feel  that  I  have  done  right  for  you  and  for  the  country. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

(Signed)  M.  C.  MEIGS, 

Quartermaster  General. 
CAPT.  RUFXJS  SAXTON,  U.  S.  A.,  New  York. 

He  received  the  following  commendatory  letter  from  the  Quartermaster  Gen'l  :— 

QUARTERMASTER  GENERAL'S  OFFICE,  WASHINGTON  CITY,  Nov.  16, 1861. 
CAPTAIN  Rurus  SAXTON, 

Chief  Quartermaster,  Army  of  the  South,  Port  Royal,  8.  C. 

CAPTAIN  : — It  is  very  gratifying  to  me  that  your  chartered  vessels  have  all  escaped  so  well.  Some  losses 
of  vessels  chartered  by  other  parties  have  occurred,  and  two  steamers  purchased  by  agents  of  the  War  De- 
partment for  keeping  up  the  communication  between  Fortress  Monroe  and  Hatteras  during  the  winter  have 
proved  unable  to  weather  uninjured  the  gale  to  which  all  were  exposed. 

Congratulating  you  upon  the  success  which  has  thus  far  attended  the  expedition,  I  am, 
Very  truly  and  respectfully,  your  friend  and  servant, 

M.  C.  MEIGS,   Quartermaster  General. 

HEADQUARTERS  or  THE  ARMY, 

ADJUTANT  GENERAL'S  OFFICE,  WASHINGTON,  D.  C.,  Jan'y  10, 1862. 
BRIG.  GEN.  W.  T.  SHERMAN,  U.  8.  V., 

Commanding,  etc..  Port  Royal,  S.  C. 

SIR  : — The  following  is  the  endorsement  of  the  Quartermaster  General  on  your  endorsement  of  Dec. 
16th,  in  relation  to  Capt.  Saxton,  Ass't  Quartermaster  :— 

"The  Quartermaster's  Department  has  no  more  intelligent  or  zealous  officer.  I  have  no  one  who  could 
be  spared  to  replace  him  at  present. 

"  If  the  wishes  of  officers  alone  are  to  govern  the  department,  there  are  few  who  will  not  find  temptation, 
in  the  high  rank  attainable  in  the  Volunteer  Service,  to  leave  their  posts  less  advantageous  in  rank  than 
colonelcies  of  regiments,  but  more  valuable  and  important  to  the  public  service. 

"  I  should  rejoice  were  it  possible  to  give  Capt.  Saxton  higher  rank  ;  but  I  doubt  whether  it  would  be 
possible  to  put  him  in  a  place  where  he  can  better  serve  the  country.  ****** 

(Signed)  "M.  C.  MEIGS,  Quartermaster  General." 

I  am,  sir,  very  respectfully,   your  obedient  »ervant, 

(Signed)  L.  THOMAS,  Adjutant  General. 


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1862,  Brigadier  Gen'l  of  Volunteers,  in  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  in  command 
of  defenses  of  Harper's  Ferry,  Va. ;  for  this  service  he  received  the  following  : — 

[Letter  of  thank*  from  the  War  Department  for  defcnte  of  Harper'*  Ferry.] 

WAR  DEPARTMENT,  WASHINGTON  CITY,  D.  C.,  June  17, 1862. 
To  BRIGADIER  GENERAL  SAXTON. 

GENERAL:— The  thanks  of  this  Department  are  cordially  tendered  to  you  for  your  late  able  and  gal- 
lant defense  of  Harper's  Ferry  against  the  rebel  forces  under  command  of  General  Jackson. 

You  were  placed  in  command  at  that  point  at  a  moment  of  extreme  danger,  and  under  circumstance*  of 
extraordinary  difficulty. 

By  your  gallantry  and  skill  great  service  was  rendered  to  the  country,  which  I  feel  it  to  be  the  duty  of 
this  Department  to  acknowledge  and  place  on  record,  assuring  you  at  the  same  time  of  my  personal  confi- 
dence and  regard.  .Yours  truly, 

(Signed)  EDWIN  M.  STANTON,  Secretary  of  War. 

[Received  the  following  recognition  of  Bfrvicet  from  the  War-Governor  of  hit  native  Stale,  John  A.  Andrew,  nf 

MauachuKtU:—] 

BOSTON,  February  15,  1866. 
MAJ.  GEN.  Burus  SAXTON,  Beaufort,  8.  O. 

•  ••  ***•*  *** 

GENERAL  :— But,  more  than  all,  I  thank  you  for  the  fidelity  to  liberty  and  justice  and  to  every  duty,  and 
the  zeal  and  ability  which  have  distinguished  your  service  of  the  country  and  mankind,  during  the  Rebel- 
lion. Among  the  sons  of  Massachusetts,  none  will  leave  behind  them  a  more  gracious  memory,  or  a  more 
honorable  name,  than  yours. 

*••  *••••  *** 

Believe  me  always, 

Your  friend  and  servant, 
(tfiynrd)  JOHN  A.  ANDREW. 

Mentioned  in  the  "Records  of  the  Rebellion"  as  follows:  Series  i.  vol.  vi.;  series 
i.  vol.  xii.  part  i. ;  series  i.  vol.  xii.  part  iii.  ;  vol.  xi.  part  iii. ;  vol.  xiv.  series  1. 
Service— Served  in  Florida  Indian  War  '49-50;  in  Texas  '50-52;  N.  P.  R.  R.  ex- 
ploration '53-54;  conducted*expedition  from  the  mouth  of  the  Columbia  River 
across  the  continent  to  the  north  of  Lewis  and  Clarke's  route  through  a  region  of 
country  never  traversed  by  white  men  ;  on  Coast  Survey  duty  '55-59  ;  Asst.  In- 
structor of  Artillery  Tactics  at  Military  Academy ;  app.  Col.  of  Mo.  Vol.,  but  not 
allowed  to  accept  '61;  Chief  Q.  M.  on  Staff  of  Gen.  Lyon  in  military  operations 
in  Missouri  '61 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  on  Staff  of  Gen.  McClellan  in  W.  Va.  Campaign  '61; 
app.  Col.  22d  Mass.  Vol.,  but  not  allowed  to  accept  '61 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  of  Gen.  Sher- 
man's expeditionary  Corps  to  Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  and  of  the  Dept.  of  the  South  ; 
had  entire  charge  of  organization  in  New  York  City  of  the  transportation  for  this 
expedition;  13,000  men,  1200  horses,  ammunition,  heavy  siege  ordnance,  and  sup- 
plies for  a  six  months'  siege,  were  put  afloat  at  once.  The  fleet  passed  in  safety 
through  one  of  the  severest  storms  ever  known  off  Cape  Hatteras;  '62-65,  Military 
Governor  of  the  Department  of  the  South,  being  charged  with  the  organization 
and  recruitment  of  colored  troops,  and  command  of  the  District  of  Beaufort,  S.  C. 
Also,  between  same  dates;  '65,  Superintendent  Volunteer  Recruiting  Service,  and 
Assistant  Commissioner  of  Bureau  of  Refugees,  Freedmen,  and  Abandoned  Lands 
for  States  of  George,  South  Carolina,  and  Florida  ;  '66,  Chief  Quartermaster  on 
Northern  frontier,  Major  and  Quartermaster ;  67-69,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Third 
Military  District  and  Department  of  the  South;  '69-73,  Chief  Quartermaster,  De- 
partment of  the  Columbia ;  '73-74,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Department  of  the 
Lakes;  '74-75,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Fourth  Quartermaster's  District,  Depart- 
ment of  the  East;  '75,  in  charge  of  Philadelphia  General  Depot  of  the  Quarter- 
master's Department ;  '75-79,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Department  of  the  Missouri  ; 
79-82,  Chief  Quartermaster,  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific  and  Department  of 
California;  in  charge  of  Jefferson  ville  General  Depot  of  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  '88;  re- 
tired from  active  service  at  the  age  of  64.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M. 
in  Texas  '50-52 ;  Chief  Q.  M.  N.  P.  R.  R.  Exploration  '53-4.  Commands  held— 
Morris  Island  and  of  the  bombardment  of  Charleston  between  '62  and  '65. 

Sayre,  Farrand  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80 ;  graduated  June  15, 
'84.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  '84. 

Scantling,  John  C.  (Captain  2d  Art).  Born  in  Indiana  Oct.  1,  1836.  Retir- 
ing year  1900.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corpl.  Co.  K,  9th 
Ind.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  July  29,  '61 ;  Captain  157th  Ind.  Inf.  April  3, 
'65;  transferred  to  155th  Ind.  Inf.  April,  '65;  Major  April  20,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out 


8CH  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  527 

Aug.  4,  '65 ;  Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  A,  2d  Batt.  17th  Inf.,  Jan.  1,  '62,  to  Dec.  31,  '64  ; 
2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  May  11,  '66  ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  '66 ;  transferred  to  33d  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '68  ;  unassigned  May  3,  '69 ;  assigned  to  2d  Art. 
Dec.  31,  70  ;  Captain  May  2,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  and  C.  8. 
post  of  Dahlonega,  Ga.,  Jan.  26,  '67,  to  Aug.  9,  '68  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  post  of  Union 
Springs,  Ala.,  Oct.  23  to  Nov.  11,  '68 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M,  and  A.  C.  S.  Goldsboro',  N.  C., 
May  26  to  Nov.  19,  '69;  on  duty  in  the  office  of  chief  commissary  of  subsistence, 
Dept.  of  the  South,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Dec.  3,  '69,  to  Jan.  11,  76 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 
C.  S.  posts  of  Marion  and  Morgantown,  N.  C.,  May  31, 75,  to  Sept.  26,  76 ;  Acting 
Ordnance  Officer  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  Oct.  '81.  Service— In  the  War  of 
the  Rebellion  '61-5 ;  en  route  to  the  field  via  Wheeling  and  Grafton,  W.  Va. ; 
Philippi,  Laurel  Hill  and  Carrick's  Ford  Campaigns  May,  June  and  July,  '61 ;  on 
recruiting  service  Logansport,  Ind.,  Jan.  to  July,  '62 ;  Fort  Preble,  Maine,  Aug. 
to  Dec.,  '62 ;  Falraouth,  Va.,  winter  of  '62-63  ;  Chancellorsville  Campaign  April 
28  to  May  6,  '63;  May  7-June  11,  '63,  at  Falmouth,  Va. ;  Gettysburg  campaign 
June  11  to  July  6,  '63 ;  cantonment  Warrenton  Junction,  Va.,  July  26,  '63 ;  New 
York  City  riots  Aug.-Sept.,  '63  ;  cantonment  Culpepper,  Va.,  Sept.-Oct.,  '63  ;  in 
the  Rapidan  campaign  Oct.  11-Nov.  7,  '63 ;  also  Mine  Run  campaign  Nov.  26  to 
Dec.  3,  '63;  cantonment  Kettle  Run,  Va.,  guarding  the  Orange  and  Alexandria  R. 
R.  Dec.,  '63-May,  64;  in  hospital,  sick,  Alexandria,  Va.,  May  10-Aug. ;  on  det. 
ser.  Fort  Preble,  Maine,  Sept.-Dec.  31,  '64;  on  recruiting  service  Logansport,  Ind., 
March  20 
pany  and 
Alexandria, 

'66;  en  route  for  Mo'bile,  Ala.,  $ept.  21,  '66;  on  duty  at  post  of  Macon,  Gat,  Jan! 
8-16,  '67;  en  route  to  the  post  of  Huntsville,  Ala.,  Aug.  24-25,  '68;  on  leave  of 
absence  Sept.  1-Oct.  22,  '68;  on  duty  at  post  of  Huntsville,  Ala.,  Noy.-Dec.,  '68- 
Jan.,  Feb.,  March,  '69;  on  duty  post  of  Columbia,  S.  C.,  March,  April,  May,  '69; 
assigned  to  duty  headquarters  Dept.  of  the  South,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  May  15,  '69  ;  as- 
signed to  the  24  Artillery  Jan.  1,  71;  Fort  Cape  Disappointment,  Washington 
Territory,  Feb.  14,  71-Oct.,  72;  en  route  east  with  regiment  commanding  Batt. 
E,  2d  Art.,  Nov.  1-14,  72;  on  duty  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  commanding  Battery  E, 
2dArt.,  Nov.,  72- April,  74;  on  leave  of  absence  December  9,  72- Jan.,  Feb., 
March  8,  73  ;  on  sick-leave  March  to  June,  73 ;  on  leave  of  absence  April,  74; 
at  United  States  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  74,  to  May,  75; 
on  duty  Light  Battery  A,  2d  Art.,  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  1st  Oct.,  76,  to  1st  Oct., 
78 ;  on  leave  of  absence  July,  77  ;  on  leave  of  absence  16th  June-15th  Aug.,  '80 ; 
transferred  with  battery  to  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  25th  Feb.,  '81 ;  on  leave 
of  absence  28th  Aug.-18th  Oct.,  '81 ;  in  summer  encampment  at  Camp  Washing- 
ton, Gaithersburg,  Md.,  22d  June  to  1st  Nov.,  '82,  and  22d  June  to  10th  Oct.,  '83 ; 
at  present  stationed  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged 
in  the  actions  at  Philippi  3d  June,  Laurel  Hill,  July,  and  Carrick's  Ford,  W.  Va., 
July,  '61 ;  at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville  30th  April,  May  1-4,  '63 ;  engaged  at 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg  July  2-4,  '63 ;  pursuit  of  the  retreating  Confederate 
Army  to  Williamsport,  Md.,  being  engaged  in  many  minor  affairs  6th-15th  July, 
'63 ;  re-crossed  Potomac  at  Berlin  17th  July,  being  engaged  at  Wapping  Heights 
in  Mauassas  Gap  23d  July,  '63 ;  engaged  at  the  actions  of  Brandy  and  Rappa- 
hannock  Stations,  Va.  Commands  held— Commanding  regiment  Dover,  Del.,  and 
Eastern  Shore  of  Maryland  May  and  Aug.,  '65 ;  Provisional  Brigade,  Dover,  Del., 
June  and  July,  '65 ;  Cos.  I  and  K,  1st  Batt.  15th  Inf.,  29th  Oct.-2d  Nov. ;  in 
quarantine  Fort  Mclntosh,  Mobile  Bay,  commanding  I  and  K  Cos.,  15th  Inf.  (16 
cases  cholera),  3d  Nov.-19th  Nov.,  '66;  post  of  Mobile,  Ala.,  comdg.  Co.  I,  15th 
Inf.,  Nov.-Dec.,  '66-Jan.,  '67  ;  en  route  to  the  port  of  Mobile,  Ala.,  12th-16th 
Aug.,  '68 ;  comdg.  Co.  F,  33d  Inf. ;  commanding  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  1st  Oct., 
78,  to  2d  Jan.,  79 ;  Battery  D,  2d  Art.,  Ft.  McHenry,  Md.,  Jan.,  79,  to  Sept., 
'81. 

Schenck,  Alexander  D.  (First  Lieut,  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Oct.  27, 
1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy Sep.  29,  '63 ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  F,  1st  Ohio 


528  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   TJ.   S.    ARMY.  SCH 

Inf.,  April  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  16,  '61 ;  Sergt.  Co.  B,  2d  Ohio  Inf.,  Aug.  31, 
'61 ;  discharged  Sep.  18,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27, 
'73.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for  commission  as  Colonel  of  Engi- 
neers in  the  ligyptian  Army  in  '74  (declined).  Service — At  Columbus,  O.,  Lan- 
caster and  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.;  Manassas  Campaign  July, 
'61 ;  in  operations  in  Kentucky  '61-62 ;  acting  hospital  steward  at  Louisville,  Ky., 
June-July,  '62 ;  in  Major  Gen.  Rosecrans'  Tenn.  Campaign  (Rosecrans'  Div., 
Scribner's  Brigade,  14th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  Nov.  7,  '62,  to  Jan.  5, 
'63);  at  M.  A.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.f  till  June  17,  '67  ;  on  graduating  leave  to  Oct. 
30,  '67 ;  in  garrison  at  Alcatraz  Island,  harbor  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  to  24th 
Feb.,  '68  ;  at  U.  S.  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  1st  May,  '69 ;  in  garri- 
son, commanding  detachment  at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '69-70;  with  re- 
cruits to  Tucson,  Arizona,  '70 ;  in  command  of  detachment  of  recruits  to  Fort 
Yuma,  Cal. ;  Fort  Klamath,  Ore. ;  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  Ter. ;  Camp  McDermitt, 
Nev., '70;  on  leave  to  March,  '71;  on  duty  at  Cavalry  Recruiting  Depot.  >t. 
Louis,  Mo.,  '71;  in  command  of  detachment  to  San  Francisco,  Cal., '71  ;  Camp 
Tulare,  Cal.,  July-Aug.,  '71 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Presidio,  Cal.,  71-72;  Point  Jan  Jose, 
Cal.,  72 ;  Charlotte,  N.  C.,  72-73  ;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  73-74 ;  at  State  Univer- 
sity of  Iowa,  Iowa  City,  as  Professor  of  military  science  and  tactics  74  to  77  ;  en- 
gaged in  organization  of  Iowa  State  Guards;  at  Washington  Arsenal,  D.  C.,  77  ; 
Martinsburg,  W.  Va.  (B.  &O.  R.  R.  riots),  77;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  77;  Fort 
Johnson,  N.  C.,  and  in  charge  of  the  National  Cemeteries  at  Wilmington,  New- 
bern,  Raleigh  and  Salisbury,  N.  C.,  and  Florence  and  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  77-80  ; 
Fort  Brown,  Texas,  '80  ;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  '80 ;  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C., 
'81 ;  Yorktown,  Va.t  celebration  '81;  Camp  at  Gaithereburg,  Md.,  '82;  with  light 
battery  '82 ;  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C.,  '83 ;  at  various  stations  till  '90 ;  on  leave 

at  Cold  Spring,  N.  Y.,  to .    Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.S.  and 

Post  Treasurer  at  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C.,  77  to  '80,    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— En- 

faged  in  the  action  at  Vienna,  Va.,  June  17,  '61 ;  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July 
1,  '61 ;  the  actions  at  West  Liberty,  Ky.,  Oct.,  '61,  and  at  Piketon,  Ky.,  Dec., 
'61;  operations  in  Kentucky,  Tennessee  and  Alabama,  '62-63,  being  engaged  in 
the  movement  on  Bowling  Green,  Ky.,  and  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Feb.,  '62 ;  march  to 
Huntsville,  Ala.,  under  Gen.  O.  M.  Mitchell,  Feb.-April,  '62  ;  in  skirmishes  near 
Battle  Creek,  Ala.,  July,  '62  ;  in  advance  to  Nashville,  Tenn  ,  and  into  Kentucky, 
Aug.-Oct.,  '62,  being  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Perrysville,  Ky.  (wounded),  Oct.  8, 


'62,  and  in  pursuit  of  Gen.  Bragg's  rebel  forces,  and  movement  to  Nashville,  Tenn., 
'62  ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  '62,  to  Jan.  3,  '63  ;  ad- 
vance on  Tullahoma,  Tenn.,  June  24  to  July  4,  '63 ;  action  at  Hoover's  Gap, 
Tenn.,  June  25-6,  '63;  passage  of  Elk  River  July  3  and  Tennessee  River  Sep.  2, 
'63  ;  movement  on  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  to  Sep.  8,  '63,  when  received  appointment 
and  left  the  Army  to  report  as  cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy. 

Schenck,  Bard  P.  (Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  May 
8, 1864.  Retiring  year  1928  ;  appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Militarv 
Academy  July  1,  '83;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  7th 
Inf.  June  12  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '87.  Service— Joined  company  at 
Ft.  A.  Lincoln  Sept.  30,  '87,  and  at  present  serving  there.  Staff  positions  occupied 
— Post  signal  officer,  Post  range  officer  and  Recruiting  officer,  Gen.  Rec.  Service 
D.  D.  May  31,  '88;  Post  Adjutant  June  6,  '88;  Post  Topographical  officer  Oct.  0, 
'88 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Post  A.  O.  O.  Aug.  10,  '89,  to  Oct.  1,  '89. 

Schindel,  Jeremiah  P.  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  Jan.  18,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Sgt.  Co. 
A,  104th  Pa.  Inf.,  Sept.  6,  '61 ;  discharged  Nov.  16,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  Oct. 
24,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  16,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  8,  '64 ;  Capt.  Feb.  25,  '68.  li 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  30,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  2d  Bull  Run,  Va.;  Bvt.  Capt.  July,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  position  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  6th  Inf.  July  1,  '65, 
to  Aug.  1,  '66. 

Schofleld,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed  from 
111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual 


SCH  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  529 

rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  June  14,  79.  Staff  position  occu- 
pied—A.  D.  C.  October  18,  78,  to  September  1,  '85 ;  Adjt.  May  1,  '86,  to  October, 

'88 ;  A.  D.  C.  from  '88  to .    Service — Served  with  the  regiment  in  Montana 

from  Oct.,  70,  to  Aug.,  78;  in  engagement  with  hostile  Indians  on  Yellowstone 
River  in  Aug.,  72;  served  in  the  Indian  campaign  of  76,  under  General  Terry; 
in  engagement  with  hostile  Indians  May,  77,  under  General  Miles;  served  in  Nez 
Perces  campaign  in  fall  of  77 ;  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  the  staff  of  General  J.  M. 
Schofield,  U.  S.  A.,  Oct.,  78 ;  served  with  Gen.  Schofield  at  West  Point  from  Oct., 
78,  to  Jan.,  '81  ;  at  New  Orleans  from  Jan.,  81,  to  May,  '81;  in  Europe  to  May, 
'82,  and  at  San  Francisco,  California,  from  Oct.,  '82,  to  '85,  and  then  in  Montana 
to  '88;  at  present  on  the  staff  of  Major-Gen.  Schofield. 

Schofield,  John  M.  (Major-General,  Commanding  the  Army).  Born  in  New 
York  Sept.  29,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  Illinois.  Cadet  at 
the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July,  '49 ;  graduated  July  1,  '53.  Actual  rank — Bvt. 
2d  Lieut,  of  Art.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Aug.  31,  '53;  Major  1st  Missouri 
Vol.  Inf.  April  26,  '61;  Captain  llth  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined);  Captain 
1st  U.  S.  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Brigadier-General  Vols.  Nov.  21,  '61 ;  Brigadier-Gen. 
Missouri  State  Militia  Nov.  26,  '61 ;  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  Vols.  Nov.  29,  '62 ;  Brig. 
Gen.  U.  S.  Army  Nov.  30,  '64;  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  Army  March  4,  '69.  Brevet  rank 
— Brevet  Major-Gen.  U.  S.  Army  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.  Service — At  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '53  ;  in 
Florida  '54-5 ;  Act.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Natural  and  Experimental  Philosophy  at  the 
U.  S.  Military  Academy  Nov.  19,  '55,  to  Sep.  30,  '56 ;  and  Asst.  Prof.  Sept.  30,  '56, 
to  Aug.  28,  '60 ;  on  leave  of  absence,  Prof,  of  Physics  at  Washington  University, 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '60-1 ;  Mustering  Officer  for  the  State  of  Missouri  April  20  to  May 
20,  '61 ;  Chief  of  Staff  to  General  Lyon  May  25  to  Aug.  10,  '61 ;  from  Aug.  to 
Nov.,  '61,  engaged  in  re-organizing  the  1st  Mo.  Inf.  Vols.  as  an  artillery  regi- 
ment, during  which  time  he  hastily  put  on  the  cars  at  St.  Louis  the  men,  guns, 
horses  and  harness  of  a  battery,  and  joined  our  forces  near  Fredericktown,  Mo. ; 
organized  and  equipped  the  battery,  and  took  part  in  the  battle  of  Fredericktown 
Oct.  21,  '61 ;  commanding  the  District  of  St.  Louis  Nov.  27,  '61,  to  Feb.,  '62,  and 
District  of  Missouri  from  Feb.  15  to  Sept.  26,  '62;  organized  and  commanded  the 
Missouri  State  Militia  during  this  period ;  member  of  Army  and  Navy  Board  to 
examine  the  condition  and  fitness  of  the  Mississippi  Gun  and  Mortar-boat  Flo- 
tilla Dec.  9  to  31,  '61 ;  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  April,  '63,  organized  and  commanded 
the  Army  of  the  Frontier  in  Southwest  Missouri  and  Northwest  Arkansas,  forcing 
the  Confederates  south  of  the  Arkansas  River ;  in  command  of  the  3d  Division. 
14th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  April  20  to  May  13,  '63 ;  in  com- 
mand of  the  Department  of  the  Missouri  (ex-officio  Major-General,  commanding 
Missouri  State  Militia)  May  13,  '63,  to  Jan.  31,'  '64,  during  which  time  the  forces 
under  his  command  operated  with  success  in  Arkansas  as  far  south  as  Little 
Rock,  and  cleared  the  State  of  Missouri  of  armed  bands  of  partisans  and  guer- 
rillas ;  assigned  to  and  commanded  the  Department  and  Army  of  the  Ohio  Jan. 
31,  '64,  to  Jan.  29,  '65,  forming  the  left  wing  of  Gen.  Sherman's  army  (opposing 
Johnston),  participating  in  all  the  operations  and  movements  thereof,  including 
the  Atlanta  campaign.  In  Oct.,  '64,  he  was  sent  with  the  23d  Corps  to  report  to 
General  Thomas  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  commanded  the  troops  in  the  field- 
opposed  to  the  Confederate  General  Hood  from  November  13  to  December  1,  '64, 
including  the  battle  of  Franklin,  November  30;  this  campaign  was  ended  by 
the  decisive  victory  gained  by  General  Thomas  near  Nashville,  December 
15-16,  in  which  General  Schofield  participated  with  the  Twenty-third  Army 
Corps ;  in  pursuit  of  the  Army  under  General  Hood  to  Jan.  14,  '65 ;  at  this  time 
the  23d  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  General  Schofield  commanding,  was 
transported,  with  all  its  material,  from  Clifton,  Tenn.,  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  in 
fourteen  days,  and  transferred  to  North  Carolina  by  the  8th  of  Feb.,  '65 ;  com- 
manded the  Department  of  North  Carolina  and  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Feb.  8,  '65, 
capturing  numerous  places  from  the  enemy  (see  list  under  heading  of  Battles,  etc.), 
and  forming  a  junction  with  General  Sherman  at  Goldsboro'  March  22/65;  pre- 
sent at  Durham's  Station,  N.  C.,  April  26,  '65,  and  entrusted  with  the  execution 


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of  the  terms  of  capitulation  ;  in  command  of  the  Department  of  North  Carolina 
April  to  June  21,  '65 ;  on  special  mission  to  Europe  Nov.,  '65,  to  May,  '66  ;  in 
command  of  the  Department  of  the  Potomac,  Richmond,  Va.,  Aug.  16,  '66,  to 
March  13,  '67,  and  of  the  First  Military  District  of  Virginia  to  June,  '68.  In  com- 
mand of  the  Department  of  the  Missouri  March  20,  '69,  to  May  3,  70,  when  he 
became  commander  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific,  which  he  held  until 
July,  76 ;  on  special  mission  to  the  Hawaiian  Islands  Dec.  30,  72,  to  April,  73. 
Appointed  Superintendent  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July,  76,  and  Commander 
of  the  Department  of  West  Point  March  2,77,  to  Jan.  21/81,  when  he  was  ordered 
to  the  command  of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Gulf,  which  was  discontinued 
May  9,  '81,  and  General  Schofield  spent  a  year  in  travel  in  Europe.  In  command 
of  the  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific  Oct.  15,  '82,  to  Nov.  1,  '83,  when  he  suc- 
ceeded Lieut.-General  Sheridan  in  command  of  the  Division  of  the  Missouri ;  re- 
lieved from  the  command  of  the  Division  of  Missouri  and  assigned  to  the  command 
of  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic  April  13,  '86,  until  assigned  to  the  command  of 
the  Army  of  the  United  States,  by  order  of  the  President  Aug.  14,  '88 ;  at  pre- 
sent in  command ;  President  of  Board  of  Ordnance  and  Fortifications,  created 
by  Act  of  Congress,  approved  Sept.  22,  '88.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in 
the  affairs  at  Dug  Springs  and  Curran  Post  Office  Aug.  2-3-4,  '61 ;  battle  of  Wil- 
son's Creek  Aug.  10,  '61 ;  demonstrations  on  Buzzard's  Roost  May  8-10,  '64;  battle 
of  Resaca  May  14-15,  '64 ;  battle  of  Dallas  May  25-8,  '64 ;  movement  against  Lost 
Mountain,  with  numerous  severe  engagements,  May  28  to  June  18,  '64;  action  of 
Kulp's  Farm  June  22,  '64 ;  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain  June  27  to  July  2,  '64 ; 
Passage  of  the  Chattahoochee  River  July  8,  '64;  operations  and  battles  in  front  of 
Atlanta  July  19-22,  '64 ;  Siege  of  Atlanta  July  22  to  Sept.  2,  '64 ;  affairs  at  Colum- 
bia and  Spring  Hill,  Nov.  24-29,  '64;  and  battle  of  Franklin  Nov.  30,  '64, 
which  resulted  in  the  repulse  of  Hood,  with  a  loss  of  1,750  killed,  3,800 
wounded  and  about  700  prisoners ;  entire  loss  of  the  Union  Army  was  2,300 ;  com- 
manded the  23d  Corps  in  the  decisive  victory  near  Nashville  Dec.  15-16,  '64 ; 
captured  Fort  Anderson,  N.  C.,  Feb.  19,  '65;  Wilmington,  N.  C.,  Feb.  22,  '65,  and 
Kmston  on  the  Neuse  March  8-10,  '65.  Commands  held — Commanding  the  Dis- 
trict of  St.  Louis  Nov.  27,  '61,  to  Feb.,  '62,  and  commanded  the  Missouri  State 
Militia  during  this  period ;  commanded  the  Army  of  the  Frontier  in  Southwest 
Missouri  and  Northwest  Arkansas,  from  Sept., '62,  to  April,  '63;  commanded  the 
3d  Division,  14th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  from  April  20  to  May 
13.  '63;  commanded  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  State  Militia  May  13,  '63,  to  Jan. 
31,  '64 ;  commanded  the  Dept.  and  the  Army  of  the  Ohio  Jan.  31,  '64,  to  Jan.  29, 
'65  ;  commanded  the  23d  Army  Corps  (under  Gen.  Thomas),  from  Nov.  13,  to  Dec. 
1,  '64;  commanded  the  Dept.  of  North  Carolina  and  Army  of  the  Ohio  in  Feb. 
and  March,  '65;  commanded  the  Dept.  of  the  Potomac  Aug.  16,  '66,  to  March  13, 
'67 ;  commanded  the  First  Military  District  of  Virginia  to  June,  '68  ;  commanded 
the  Dept.  of  Missouri  March  20,  '69,  to  May  3,70;  commanded  the  Military 
Division  of  the  Pacific  to  July,  76 ;  commanded  the  Dept.  of  West  Point,  N. 
Y.,  March  2,  77,  to  Jan.  21,  '81 ;  commanded  the  Military  Division  of  the  Gulf 
to  May  9,  81 ;  commanded  the  Military  Division  of  the  Pacific  Oct.  15,  '82,  to 
Nov.  1,  '85 ;  commanded  the  Military  Division  of  the  Missouri,  from  Nov.  1,  '83, 
to  April  13,  '86;  commanded  the  Military  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  from  April 
13,  86,  until  assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Army  of  the  United  States,  by  order 
of  the  President  Aug.  14,  '88 ;  at  present  in  command.  History — Secretary  of 
War  from  June  2,  '68,  to  March  14,  '69. 

Schofleld,  Richmond  McA.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.)  Born  in  Va  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  Feb  11, 
'89 ;  accepted  March  8,  '89. 

Schooley,  David  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penna.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Penna.— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— Capt  2d  Pa.  Art.  Aug.  26,  '62;  Major 
April  26,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  29,  '66  ;  Capt.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted 
Nov.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69;  retired  April  1,  '88.  NT,- 
In  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  spring  of  '65;  captured  by  the  rebels  and  exchanged 
after  the  surrender  ;  in  North  Carolina,  and  in  various  Departments  from  the  close 
of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  to  date  of  retirement. 


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Schreiner,  Herman  (Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired;  app.  from  Pa. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank—G&pt.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Aug.  30,  '62 ;  accepted  Sept.  2, 
'62 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Feb.  24,  '66 ;  accepted  April 
26,  '66;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '66;  unassigned 
May  22,  '69;  assigned  to  9th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Dec.  9,  71;  retired  March 

20,  '69.     Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  "  meritorious  services  in  hia 
department  during  the  war;  u  Lieut  Col.  Vol.  May  15,  '66,  "long,  faithful  and 
zealous  services." 

Schriver,  Edmund  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Major  General).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired ; 
appointed  from  Pa. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '33.  Actual  rank — Bvt. 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '33;  2d  Lieut.  July  31,  '34;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  '36; 
Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.  July  7,  '38 ;  accepted  July  12,  '38 ;  Capt.  2d  Art.  Aug. 
17,  '42,  to  June  18,  '46  (resigned  July  31,  '46) ;  Lieut.  Col.  llth  Inf.  May  14, 
'61 ;  accepted  July  2,  '61 ;  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  May  18,  '62 ;  accepted  May 

21,  '62 ;   vacated  March   13,  '63 ;   Col.  and   Inspector  General  March    13,  '63  ; 
retired  Jan.  4,  '81.      Brevet  rank— Bvt.   Brig.   Gen.   Aug.    1,  '64,   faithful    and 
meritorious   services   in   the   field ;   Maj.  Gen.  March    13,  '65,  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  during   the  war.    Staff  positions  occupied — Inspector  Mil. 
Acad.  July  30,  '66,  to   April  15,  71.     Service — On   garrison    duty  at  the  Mili- 
tary Academy  as  asst.  instructor  of  Infantry  tactics  in  the  Adjutant-General's 
office  in  Washington,  and  in  the  Florida  war  to  '46,  when  he   resigned  (July 
31) ;  re-entered   the  army  May  14,  '61,  as  Lieut.  Col.  llth  Inf, ;   received  the 
appointment  of  Col.  and  A.  A.  D.  C.  May  18,  '62;   chief  of  staff  of  1st  Corps 
(Army  of  the  Potomac)  March  15,  '62,  to  Jan.,  '63;  participated  in  the  Rappa- 
hannock  and  Richmond  campaigns;  Inspector  General  of  the  Military  Division 
of  the  Pacific;  retired  Jan.  4,  '81,  being  over  sixty-two  years  of  age. 

Schumm,  Herman  C.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Wis.  App.  from 
Wis. ;  graduated  from  Mil,  Acad.,  class  of  '87.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut. 
3d  Art.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Nov.  '20,  *87. 

Schuyler,  Walter  S.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from  N.  Y. ; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June 
15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  July  29,  76;  Capt.  April  21,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
A.  D.  C.  May  30,  76,  to  Jan.  19,  '82.  Service— He  joined  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, 
Wyo.t  Oct.  9,  where  he  served  (on  escort  duty  with  a  surveying  party  during  the 
summer  of  71)  until  Dec.,  71,  when  he  accompanied  the  second  detachment  of 
the  regiment,  by  the  way  of  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Arizona, 
and  arrived  at  Camp  McDowell  in  Feb.,  72,  where  he  had  station,  with  occasional 
tours  of  detached  duty,  until  June ;  he  then  entered  upon  a  tour  of  field  service, 
which  continued,  with  few  interruptions,  until  Feb.,  75 ;  /he  participated  in  all 
the  Apache  campaigns  of  that  period,  and  was  engaged  in  the  Big  Horn  and 
Yellowstone  expedition  of  76 ;  served  subsequently  in  the  Depts.  of  the  Platte, 
the  Missouri  and  Texas  to  '90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Elliott,  Texas. 

Schwan,  Theodore  (Major  and  Assistant  Adjutant  General).  Born  in  Ger- 
many, July  9,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual 
ra/i/fc— Prvt,  Corpl.,  Sergt.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  and  Qm.  Sergt.  10th  Inf.  June 
12,  '57,  to  Nov.  6,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  '63  ;  accepted  Nov.  6,  '63  ;  1st 
Lieut.  April  9, '64;  Captain  March  14, '66;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to 
llth  Inf.  Dec.  13,  '69;  Major  and  Asst.  Adi.  July  6,  '86;  accepted  Aug.  7,  '86. 
Brevet  rank-  Brevet  Captain  Oct.  1,  '64,  "gallant  services  in  the  battle  of  Chapel 
Houne,  Va. ; "  Major  March  2,  '67,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war."  Staff  positions  occupied— E,.  Q.  M.  10th  Inf.  Dec.  6,  '64,  to  March  14,  '66; 


burg,  Va. ;  Q.  M.  of  the  Prov.  Mar.  Gen.'s  Brigade,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  April, 
'65 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  and  Chief  Q.  M.  Dist.  of  Minnesota,  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from 
May,  '66,  to  May,  '67.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from 
'61  to  '65 ;  at  Fort  Lafayette,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  April,  '64 ;  in  N.  Y.  Harbor ; 
Watervliet  Arsenal,  N.  Y.  (protecting  property),  and  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  Oct.> 


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'64,  to  April,  '65;  at  FortSnelling  May,  '66,  to  May,  '67;  on  leave  of  absence  from 
May  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  commanding  Co.  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  April,  '69  ;  Unas- 
signed  May,  '69;  on  duty  at  Galveston,  Indianola,  Corpus  Christi  and  Jefferson, 
Texas,  '69;  on  frontier  duty  at  Ft.  Griffin,  Tex.,  70-73  and  74-76  (the  interven- 
ing ten  months  having  been  spent  on  sick  leave  of  absence),  and  at  Cheyenne  River 
agency,  D.  T.,  Fort  Custer,  M.  T.,  Cheyenne  River  agency,  D.  T.,  and  Fort  Sully, 
D.  T.,  76-80;  on  recruiting  service  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  '80-2;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '82  to  '86  ;  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '86,  to  present  time.  Com- 
mands held — Commanding  regiment  at  the  battle  of  Chapel  Houee,  Va. ;  com- 
manding Co.  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  May,  '66,  to  May,  '67. 

Schwenk,  Samuel  K.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut. 'Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Pa.  Retired.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  50th  Pa.  Inf. 
Sept.  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  Nov.  1,  '62 ;  hon.  must  out  Oct.  12,  '64;  Major  50th  Pa.  Vet. 
Inf.  Feb.  28,  '65 ;  Lieut.  Col.  May  18,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  30,  '65 ;  Capt. 
9th  U,  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Oct.  25,  '65;  hon.  must.  out.  April  25,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  41st  Inf. 
July  28,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  28,  '67;  Capt.  Dec.  16,  '67 ;  unsigned  Nov.  11,  '69; 
assigned  to  8th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  retired  May  17,  76  (wounds  in  line  of  duty). 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 


gallantry  before  Petersburg  and  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Steadman,  Va. ;  Col.  and 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  July  24,  '65,  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Maff  positi»»» 
occupied— Adj.  41st  Inf.  July  1,  '67,  to  Dec.  16,  '67.  Service—  In  the  field  in 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65 ;  at  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  to  Novem- 
ber, '65;  at  Jackson,  Miss.,  to  April,  '66;  joined  41st  Inf.  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.; 
at  Brownsville,  Tex.,  June  to  August,  '67,  and  at  various  post*  till  May,  76,  when 
he  was  retired.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  action  of  Port  Royal 
Ferry,  S.  C.,  battles  of  second  Bull  Run,  Va.,  Chantilly,  South  Mountain  (woun- 
ded), and  Antietam  ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  siege  of  Vicksburg, 


(wounded),  Fort  Steadman,  Petersburg,  and  operations  terminating  in  the  sur- 
render of  General  R.  E.  Lee. 

Scott,  Albert  B.  (Second  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  at  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
Oct.  28,  1858.  Retiring  year  1922.  Appointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  June  14,  76  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80.  Artu.,1  rant:— 2<1  Lieut. 
13th  Inf.  June  12,  '80.  N >•>•/,•,  —On  duty  at  Colorado,  N.  M.,  from  Oct.,  '80,  to 
Jan.,  '81 ;  at  Ft.  Wingate,  N.  M.,  till  Feb.,  '85 ;  at  Ft.  Craig,  N.  M.,  till  July,  '85 ; 
at  Ft.  Wingate,  N.M.,  till  June,  '88;  at  Ft.  Elliott,  Texas,  till  Oct.,  '88;  at  the 
Md.  Agricultural  College  as  Prof,  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  from  Oct.,  '88, 
to  present  time.  History—He  is  a  grandson  of  Gen.  R.  H.  K.  Whiteley,  Colonel 
(retired). 

Scott.  Douglas  M.  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  19,  '67 ; 
accepted  July  6,  '67  ;  transferred  to  1st  Inf.  Sept.  16,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78 ; 
Captain  Feb.  20,  '84;  Capt,  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Dec.  10,  '88 ;  accepted  Jan.  24, '89; 
Malpositions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Sept.  5,  72,  to  Oct.  31,  73. 

Scott,  George  L.  (First  Lieutenant  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Oregon.  App.  from 
Oregon ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  75.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  6th 
Cav.  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  29,  '81. 

Scott,  Hugh  L.  (First  Lieutenant  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  App.  from 
N.  J.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  76.  Actual  rant:— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav. 
June  15,  76 ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  June  26,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78.  Ser- 
vice—On Sioux  expedition  from  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  Oct.,  76;  on  Nez  Perce« 
expedition  77  ;  on  scout  from  Fort  A.  Lincoln  towards  the  Black  Hills  Dec.,  77: 
on  the  Black  Hills  and  Cheyenne  Indian  expedition  78;  on  frontier  garrison 
duty  at  Fort  Totten,  D.  T.,  from  Dec.,  78,  to  Oct.,  '82  ;  on  frontier  and  garrison 


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duty  at  Fort  Meade,  D.  T.,  from  '82  to  '88;    in  Indian  Territory  since  '88; 
present  station  being  Fort  Sill,  '90. 

Scott,  Walter  S.  (First  Lieutenant  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Arkansas.  App. 
from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Oct.  31,  74 ;  accepted 
Nov.  16,  74;  1st  Lieut.  March  22,  79. 

Scott,  William  H.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  App.  from 
111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Feb.  19,  '84;  accepted  March 
24,  '84. 

Scott,  William  S.  (Second  Lieutenant  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Texas.  App. 
from  Texas;  graduated  from  the  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
1st  Cav.  June  12,  '80. 

Scott,  Winfleld  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Mich.,  Feb.  26,  1837.  Retiring 
year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Nev.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  126th  N.  Y. 
Inf.  Aug.  22,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  23,  '64 ;  Post  Chaplain  July  27,  '82  ;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  14,  '82.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  by  Brigade  and  Divis- 
ion Commander  Col.  C.  D.  McDougall,  lllth  N.  Y.  Vols.  and  Brig.  Gen.  Francis 
C.  Barlow,  for  promotion  to  the  Colonelcy  of  the  regiment  for  gallantry,  but  was 
mustered  out  Sept.  23,  '64,  from  wounds,  S.  O.  Adj.  Gen.  Office  No.  265,  before 
commission  was  received.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from 
Aug.  22,  '62,  to  Sept.  23,  '64  ;  captured,  paroled  and  exchanged  with  the  regiment 
Nov.  19,  '62 ;  Asst.  Provost  Marshal  of  Abercrombie's  Div.,  with  Hdqrs.  at  Center- 
ville,  Va.,  from  March,  '63,  to  June  24,  '63 ;  joined  the  2d  Army  Corps,  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  June  24,  '63.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  battle  of  Harper's  Ferry, 
Va.,  Sept.  13  to  15,  '62;  severely  wounded  on  Maryland  Heights,  Md.,  Sept.  13, 
'62 ;  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  from  July  1  to  July  5,  '63  (wounded  twice)  in 
battles  of  Auburn  Ford  and  Bristoe  Station,  Oct.  14,  '63  ;  campaign  of  Mine  Run 
from  Nov  .7  to  Dec.  1,  '63  ;  battles  of  Morton's  Ford  Feb.  6,  '64 ;  Wilderness  May 
6  and  7,  '64 ;  Todd's  Tavern  May  8,  '64  ;  Po  River  May  10,  '64  ;  Spottsylvania  at 
the  bloody  angle  May  12,  and  again  at  same  place  May  18,  '64 ;  wounded  in  the 
breast  May  12  slightly ;  wounded  very  severely  in  right  thigh  with  shell  May  18, 
'64.  Commands  held— In  command  of  the  126th  N.  Y.  Vol.  May  1,  '64 ;  com- 
manded the  126th  and  125th  Regts.  of  N.  Y.  Vol.,  consolidated  for  fighting  pur- 
poses, from  May  6,  '64,  to  May  18,  '61  History— Graduate  of  the  University  of 
Rochester,  N.  Y.,  class  of '59;  Rochester  Theological  Seminary  '61 ;  honorary  de- 
gree of  D.  D.  conferred  by  California  College  '81 ;  received  marksman's  button 
and  badge  '83-84-85-86  and  '89;  sharpshooter's  badge  '87. 

Scriven,  George  P.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
111.  Graduated  from  the  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  78.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th 
Inf.  June  14,  78  ;  transferred  to  3d  Art.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  6,  '85. 

Scully,  James  W.  (Major  and  Quartermaster,  Bvt.  Colonel).  Born  in 
Ireland,  Feb.  19, 1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Tenn.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  R.  Q.  M.  10th  Tenn.  Inf.  July  14,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col. 
Aug.  21,  '63 ;  Col.  June  6,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  25,  '65  ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M. 
Vol.  Sept,  25,  '65 ;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '65 ;  vacated  Oct.  2,  '65 ;  Priv.,  Corp.  and 
Sergt.  Co.  K,  1st  Art.,  Sept.  20,  '56,  to  Sept.  20,  '61 }  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Sept.  27, 
'65  ;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '65 ;  Major  and  Q.  M.  Jan.  25,  '83.  Brevet  rank— En.  Major 
Sept.  27,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Mill  Springs,  Ky.; 
Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  27,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh, 
Tenn.;  Col.  Sept.  27,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.  Service — With  regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland ;  comdg. 
regiment  and  troops  on  Nashville  and  N.  W.  Railroad  to  June,  '64  ;  special  service 
with  regiment  and  disbursing  officer  of  quartermaster's  and  commissary  depart- 
ments of  expedition  against  Gen.  Morgan  in  Tenn.;  Quartermaster-General  State 
of  Tenn.  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  commanding  regiment  in  the  field  ;  depot  quarter- 
master Natchez,  Miss.,  Jan.  to  May,  '66;  depot  quartermaster  Vicksburg,  Miss., 
to  June,  '67  ;  inspector  of  the  Freedmen's  Bureau,  State  of  Miss.,  Dec.,  '67,  to 
Feb.,  '68  ;  depot  quartermaster  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  to  March,  '69 ;  inspecting  duty 
Texas,  April  to  July,  '69 ;  depot  and  post  quartermaster  Corpus  Christi,  Texas,  to 
June,  70;  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  Aug.,  71 ;  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  Dec.,  71,  to 


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April,  72 ;  Fort  Rice,  Dakota,  72  to  78 ;  Camp  Thomas,  A.  T.,  79  to  '82 ;  Fort 
Adams,  '83  ;  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90 ;  present  station,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Sears,  Clinton  B.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  June  2,  1844. 
Retiring  year,  1908 ;  appointed  from  Va.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
Sept.  16,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  G,  95th 
Ohio  Inf.,  July  24,  '62,  to  Sept.  15,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut. 
June  17,  '67 ;  Capt.  April  9,  '80.  Honorably  mentioned— Rj  G.  O.  No.  53,  1863, 
Hdqrs.  95th  Regt.  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  is  specially  commended  tor  gallantry  in  volun- 
teering to  carry  the  regimental  colors,  and  he  was  appointed  Color  Sergeant  Apr. 
25,  '63 ;  meritorious  mention  by  name  in  G.  O.  No.  66,  1863,  Hdqrs.  15th  Army 
Corps,  and  recommended  to  Sec.  of  War  for  appointment  as  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy;  also  recommended  for  cadetship  by  Gens.  Grant  and  Sherman. 
Service — Participated  in  Buell's  campaign  after  Bragg ;  and  in  Rosecrans'  Stone 
River  campaign,  being  on  detached  auty  ;  rejoined  regiment  in  Feb.,  '63,  at  Mem- 
phis, Tenn.,  and  participated  in  the  Vicksburg  campaign,  and  in  several  minor  en- 
gagements ;  accepted  a  cadetship  to  which  he  had  been  appointed  by  President 
Lincoln ;  asst.  instructor  artillery  tactics  and  practical  military  engineering  at 
U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  5  to  Aug.  31,  '67 ;  on  duty  with  Engineer  Battalion 
Nov.  1,  '67,  to  Feb.  1,  '69;  asst.  instructor  practical  military  engineering,  signal- 
ing and  telegraphy  at  U.  8.  Military  Academy  to  Feb.  1,  70;  assistant  engineer 
on  Lake  Erie  harbor  improvements  to  March  23,  70 ;  engineer  officer  on  the  gen- 
eral staff  Military  Div.  of  the  Pacific  to  July  21,  70 ;  chief  engineer  on  staff  of 
Genl.  Canby,  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  to  May  6,  71 ;  assistant  engineer  on  the  de- 
fenses of  San  Francisco  Harbor  to  Aug.  14,  71 ;  executive  engineer  in  charge  of 
improvement  of  Wilmington  Harbor,  Cal.,  to  Sept.  3,  75;  temporarily  detached 
Feb.,  73,  to  make  a  survey  for  the  improvement  of  Estero  Bay,  at  Moro,  Cal. ;  on 
leave  Oct.  1,  75,  to  Jan.  1,  76;  assistant  engineer  defenses  of  Boston  Harbor  to 
Aug.  28,  76 ;  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  principal  assistant  Professor  of 
Civil  and  Military  Engineering  to  Aug.  25,  77 ;  Prin.  Asst.  Prof.  Geography, 
History  and  Ethics  to  July  1,  78;  and  Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Nat.  and  Ex.  Philoso- 
phy and  Astronomy  to  April  13,  '82;  also  during  the  last  year  in  charge  of  the 
construction  of  the  new  astronomical  observatory  at  West  Point ;  executive  offi- 
cer Construction  Department,  Mississippi  River  Commission,  with  station  at  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  from  April,  '82,  to  April, '84  ;  in  charge  of  3d  Dist.  improving  Miss. 
River,  with  station  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  and  afterwards  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  to 
May  14,  '86;  temporarily  in  charge  of  the  2d  Dist.  from  Aug.  31,  '84,  to  March 
10,  '85;  and  of  the  1st  and  2d  Diste.  from  July  6  to  Oct.  6,  '85;  on  leave  of  ab- 
sence to  Sept.  14,  '86 ;  in  charge  of  th«  improvement  of  Upper  Missouri  and  Yel- 
lowstone Rivers,  and  from  March  28,  '87,  of  the  improvement  of  Roads  and  Bridges 
Yellowstone  National  Park  to  April  16,  '88,  with  station  at  Bismarck,  D.  T.,  and 
afterward  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.;  Asst.  to  the  Chief  of  Engineers  in  charge  of  the  1st 
and  2d  Div.  of  the  office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  the  present  time;  on  special 
duty  in  June,  '89,  at  Johnstown,  Pa.,  in  charge  of  construction  of  pontoon  bridges 
in  aid  of  the  survivors  of  the  great  flood.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Was  in  the 
battle  of  Richmond,  Ky.,  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky.,  both  assaults  on  Vicksburg, 
Miss.,  and  two  attacks  on  Jackson,  Miss.  History — Member  American  Society 
of  Civil  Engineers ;  Fellow  National  Academy  of  Design  ;  member  Military  Order 
Loyal  Legion,  U.  8. ;  honorary  degrees  of  A.  B.  from  Ohio  Wes.  University,  '81  ; 
of  A.  M.,  '84. 

Seay,  Samuel,  Jr.,  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Tennessee.  Ap- 
pointed from  Tenn.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of  '87.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Sehon,  John  L.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appointed 
from  Ky.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— -2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '83;  accepted  Oct. 
12,  '83. 

Seibold,  John  S.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  New  York.|  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  April  1,  '86  ;  accepted  May  1,  '86. 

Sellmer,  Charles  (First.  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Bvt.  Capt.).  Born  in  Germany  Feb.  20, 
1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  App.  from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl., 


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llth  Me. 
must. 


Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  D.,  1st  Art.,  Nov,  8,  '54,  to  June  30,  '63 ;  lat  Lieut.  1H 
Inf.,  June  13,  T63 ;  Capt.  July  17,  '64 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Mar.  13,  '65 ;  hon. 
out  Feb.  9,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.,  Sept.  2,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '67  ;  unassigned 
Apr.  17,  '69 ;  assigned  to  3d  Art.  July  14,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  2T  77.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of 
Fort  Gregg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Appomattox  Court  House,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  April  2,  '65,  for  con- 
spicuous gallantry  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Gregg,  Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Vol.  Mar. 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  field  in 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '63  to  '65 ;  on  det.  ser.  depot  C.  S.  Charleston,  S.  C., 
from  June,  '69,  to  Sept.,  70  ;  on  det.  service  with  detachment  of  recruits  for  3d  Art. 
at  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  joined  Battery  D  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  Feb.  71 ;  transferred  to  Art. 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va. ;  graduated  number  6  April  25,  72 ;  joined  Battery  H 
at  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  May,  72 ;  on  riot  duty  from  July  20  to  October  27,  77 ; 
changed  station  to  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  Nov.,  '81 ;  transferred  to  Light  Battery  F 
at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  March  8,  '83 ;  to  Battery  L,  Washington  Barracks,  D.  C., 


and  inspector-general  of  Department  of  Va;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  different  posts  for 
five  years  and  as  A.  C.  S.  for  six  years.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in 
following  engagements :  siege  of  Charleston,  S.  C. ;  Richmond  and  Petersburg 
Turnpike,  Va.,  7  to  10  May,  '64;  Drury  Bluff,  Va.,  12  to  16  May,  '64;  Bermuda 
Hundred,  Va.,  May  16  to  June  21,  '64;  Strawberry  Plains,  Va.,  26  July,  '64; 
Deep  Bottom,  Va.,  July  28  and  14  Aug.,  '64 ;  Fussell's  Mill,  Va.,  16  and  18  Aug., 
Petersbnrg,  Va.,  27  Aug.  to  25  Sept.,  '64;  Newmarket  Road,  Va.,  29  Sept.,  3  and 
7  Oct.,  '64 ;  Darbytown  and  Charles  City  Roads,  Va.,  13,  27  and  28  Oct.,  '64 ;  New 
Market  Heights,  Va.,  10  Dec.,  '64;  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.,  30  March  to  April,  '65  ; 
assault  on  Fort  Gregg,  Petersburg,  Va.,  April  2,  '65 ;  Rice's  Station,  Va.,  6  April, 
'65 ;  Deer  Creek,  Va.,  7  April,  '65  ;  Appomattox  Court  House,  Va.,  9  April,  '65  ; 
wounded  by  bursting  of  "  Swamp  Angel "  gun  (internal  injury  to  left  ear),  and 
slightly  at  Fussell's  Mill,  Va.,  August  18,  '64.  Commands  held— In  command  of 
Battery  I  at  Fort  McHenry  Oct.  21,  '86,  to  Oct.,  '88 ;  in  command  of  several  bat- 
teries during  the  siege  of  Charleston,  S.  C.  (one  of  them  the  famous  Swamp  Angel 
while  bombarding  the  city). 

Seton,  Henry  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Nov.  25, 1841.  Retir- 
ing year  1905.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  54th 
N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.  April  16,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  April  14,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S. 
Inf.  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  June  7,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  17,  72 ;  Capt.  Jan. 
3,  '85. 

Seyburn,  Stephen  Y.  (First  Lieutenant  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine 
November  7,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  Louisiana — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Second  Lieut.  10th  Infantry  October  15,  75;  ac- 
cepted Oct.  26,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  17,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt. 
10th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '89.  Service — Joined  regt.  Nov.,  75;  assigned  to  duty  at  San 
Antonio,  Tex.;  joined  Co.  at  Ft.  Concho,  Tex.,  Dec.  17, 75;  served  with  expedition 
under  Gen.  Shafter  against  hostile  Lipan  and  Apache  Indians  during  summer  of 
76,  and  took  part  in  various  raids  made  by  that  expedition  into  Mexico ;  on 
scouting  duty  in  command  of  mounted  detachments  during  latter  part  of  year  on 
Staked  Plains  and  Mexican  border ;  stationed  at  Forts  Duncan  and  Clark,  Texas, 
winter  77  ;  accompanied  expedition  against  Apache  Indians  in  the  Santa  Rosa 
Mountains,  Coahuila,  Mexico,  Jan.,  77;  took  part  in  raid  upon  Indian  villages 
near  the  town  of  Zaragoza,  Coahuila,  Mexico,  with  Lieuts.  Bullis  and  Phelps 
Sept.,  77;  rejoined  company  April,  78,  and  accompanied  it  on  expedition  under 
General  R.  S.  Mackenzie  into  Mexico  May  until  Dec.,  78;  served  with  regiment 
on  garrison  duty  at  Forts  Wayne,  Detroit,  Mich.,  Porter,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  and 
Camp  Garfield,  Cleveland,  Ohio,  from  May,  79,  to  June  1,  '84 ;  on  duty  at  Fort 
Union,  New  Mexico,  from  June,  '84,  until  the  fall  of  '85,  from  which  time  served 
in  the  field  against  Chiricahua  Apaches  under  Geronimo  up  to  Sept.,  '86 ;  on  duty 


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as  recruiting  officer  at  this  station  since  Sept.  6,  '86 ;  stationed  to  present  time  at 
Fort  Marcy,  Santa  Fe,  N.  M. 
Seymour,  Truman  (Major  and  Brevet  Major  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).    Born  in  Ver- 


to  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  April  28,  '62 ;  accepted  May  6,  '62 ;  honorably 
mustered  out  Aug.  24,  '65;  Major  5th  Art.  Aug.  13/66;  retired  Nov.  1,  76,  at 
his  own  request,  over  30  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  April  18, 
'47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo  ;  Brevet  Cap- 
tain Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras 
and  Churubusco;  Brevet  Major  April  14,  '61,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  defense  of  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  14,  '62,  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  South  Mountain,  Aid.;  Brevet  Col. 
Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ; 
Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  cap- 
ture of  Petersburg,  Va.  ;  Brevet  Major  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  field  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Major  Gen.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  for  ability  and  energy  in  handling  his  division  and  for  gallantry  and  valuable 
services  in  action. 

Shafber,  William  R.  (Colonel  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan,  Oct.  16,  1835. 
Ketiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
7th  Mich.  Inf.  Aug.  22,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  22,  '62 ;  Major  19th  Mich.  Inf. 
Sept.  5,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Col.  June  5,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  18,  '64 ;  Col.  17th  U.  S. 
Inf.  April  19,  64;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  2,  '66; 
Lieut.  Col.  41st  Inf.  July  28,  V66 ;  accepted  Jan.  26,  '67 ;  unassigned  March  15, 
'69  ;  assigned  to  24th  Inf.  April  14,  '69  ;  Col.  1st  Inf.  March  4,  79.  Brevet  rank 
—Brevet  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Fair  Oaks,  Va.;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Records  of  the  Rebelli 
series  1,  vol.  xi.  part  1,  pages  808-812;  vol.  xxiii.  part  1,  pages  84-90-96-100-41 G. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown  ;  action  of  West  Point ; 
battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Savage  Station,  Glendale  and  Malvern  Hill ;  engaged  at  the 
action  of  Thompson  Station,  Tenn.  (taken  prisoner  March,  '63,  and  exchanged 
May,  '63). 

Shaler,  Charles  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pa.  May  23, 1843.  Retiring 
year  1907 ;  app.  from  Fla.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '67.  Actual  rank— 
Sergt.  Co.  I,  12th  Pa.  Inf.,  April  25,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  transferred  to  Ordnance  July  5,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  74 ; 
Capt.  March  4,  79.  Service—  Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  to  '68 ;  on  duty  at  M. 
A.  '68-70 ;  Asst.  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  70-74;  Asst.  Instructor  of  Ord.  and  Gun- 
nery at  M.  A.  74-77 ;  Asst.  at  San  Antonio  Arsenal  77-78 ;  Chief  of  Ordnance 
Department  of  South  78-80;  Asst.  to  Constructor  of  Ordnance,  Boston,  Mass., 
'80-81 ;  member  of  Ordnance  Board,  N.  Y.,  '81-82 ;  member  to  Ordnance  Board 
'82-83 ;  at  Watervliet  Arsenal,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  '90. 

Shanks,  David  C.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).     Born  in  Va.    App.  from  Va.; 

fraduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '84.    Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June 
5,  '84. 

Shannon,  William  C.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  H. 
May  8,  1851.  Retiring  year  1915;  app.  from  Maine— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  75;  accepted  July  2,  75;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80. 
Service— Ordered  to  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic,  July  20,  75 ;  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y., 
to  April,  76 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Texas  April  8,  76 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to  Oct., 
76;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Duncan,  Tex.,  to  March,  77;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  to 


attending  Surgeon  Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  the  Platte  March  to  Oct.,  '85 ;  on  leave  of 


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absence  to  Feb.,  J86 ;  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  Aug.,  '88 ;  Fort  Meade,  Dak.,  to 
July,  '89;  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  to  Nov.,  '89  ;  Fort  Apache,  Ariz.,  to . 

Sharp,  Alexander  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  July  29,  '25.  Retired  ; 
app.  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major  and  Paymaster  Jan.  26,  77  ;  ac- 
cepted March  19,  77;  retired  July  29,  '89. 

Sharp,  Frederick  D.  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Dec.  14,  '76  ;  accepted  Jan. 
1,77;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  19,  '84. 

Sharp,  Thomas  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Dec.  6,  1836.  Retiring 
year,  1900 ;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran£— Pvt.  Co.  A,  7th  Pa. 
Res.  Inf.,  April  21,  '61 ;  discharged  Nov.  18,  '61 ;  Capt.  65th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf. 
Dec.  29,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  15,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  41st  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ; 
accepted  Feb.  12,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  14,  '68;  unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69;  assd.  to 
1st  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  trs.  to  17th  Inf.  April  23,  78 ;  Capt.  Nov.  26,  '84. 

Sharpe,  Alfred  C.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  12,  1850. 
Retiring  year,  1914 ;  appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  July  1,  72  ;  resigned  June 
29,  75.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  21,  76  ;  accepted  July  26,  76  ; 
transferred  to  22d  Inf.  July  28,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '81.  Honorably  mentioned 
— Recommended  by  Col.  E.  S.  Otis  for  brevet  for  "  conspicuous  bravery  and  fear- 
less exposure "  in  actions  against  hostile  Sioux  Indians  near  Clear  Creek, 
Mont.,  Oct.  15  and  16,  76.  Service — In  the  field  in  Montana  under  command  of 
Col.  E.  S.  Otis  and  Gen.  N.  A.  Miles  fall  and  winter  76-77,  and  spring  77;  at 
Chicago  and  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  during  labor  riots  summer  and  fall  77 ;  at  Detroit 
(Fort  Wayne)  78-9;  Forts  McKavett,  Clark  and  Griffin,  Texas,  '80-2;  Fort 
Lyon,  Colorado,  '83 ;  Prof.  Military  Science  and  Tactics,  Wooater  University, 
Ohio,  '84-88;  Inspector  Ohio  National  Guard  '87-8;  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  North 
Dakota,  '88-90.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  C.  S.  and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  Fort  Lyon, 
Col.,  '83 ;  Post  Adjutant,  Fort  Griffin,  Texas,  '80-1 ;  A.  A.  A.  Gen.  staff  of  Gov. 
of  Ohio  '88.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Near  Clear  Creek,  M.  T.,  with  hostile  In- 
dians, Oct.  10-11,  76,  and  Oct.  15-16,  76 ;  Muddy  Creek,  M.  T.,  May  1,  77. 
Commands  held— Commanding  Co.  I,  22d  Inf.,  '81-2  and  '89  ;  Post  of  Fort  Griffin, 
Texas,  '80.  History — Descended  from  Horatio  Sharpe,  Provincial  Gov.  of  Mary- 
land, maternal  grandson  of  Captain  Nicholas  Snider,  Adjutant  3d  Maryland  Reg- 
iment, War  of  1812,  and  subsequently  ('30-41)  U.  S.  Marshal  of  Maryland.  Re- 
moved from  Ohio  to  Iowa  in  boyhood.  Resigned  from  M.  A.  at  end  of  third 
year  on  account  of  severe  accident  at  Cavalry  drill,  necessitating  protracted 
course  of  special  surgical  treatment.  While  stationed  at  Detroit  read  law  and 
was  examined  and  admitted  to  the  Bar  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  Michigan  April 
17,  79 ;  detail  as  Prof,  of  Military  Science  extended  one  year  and  three  months 
pursuant  to  the  following  authority : 

WAR  DEp't,  ADJ'T  GENL'S  OFFICE,  ) 
WASHINGTON,  Dec.  23,  1886.       / 
The  President  of  the  University  of  Wooster,  Wootter,  Ohio. 

SIR,— I  have  the  honor  to 'inform  jou  that,  aa  a  recognition  of  the  success  of  First  Lieut.  Alfred  0. 
Sharpe,  22d  Infantry,  as  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  University  of  Wooater,  aa  shown 
by  the  report  of  Colonel  Roger  Jones,  Inspector  General,  the  Secretary  of  War  authorizes  the  retention 
of  that  officer  on  duty  at  the  University  until  July  1,  1888. 

Very  respectfully,  Your  Obedient  Servant, 

R.  0.  DRUM,  Adjutant  General. 

Gold  Medallist  Military  Service  Institution  '87;  subject  of  Essay,  "Organiza- 
tion and  Training  of  a  National  Reserve  for  Military  Service."  Board  of  Award 
—Gen.  H.  W.  Slocum,  N.  Y. ;  Gov.  J.  B.  Gordon,  Ga. ;  Gov.  J.  F.  Hartranft,  Pa. 

Sharpe,  Henry  G.  (Captain  and  Commissary  of  Subsistence).  Born  in  N.  Y. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  '80.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  12,  '80  ;  resigned  June  1,  '82 ;  Capt.  and  Com.  ot 
Sub.  Sept.  12,  '83;  accepted  Sept.  19,  '83. 

Shattuck,  Amos  B.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed 
from  N.  H.;  graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  '86.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  6th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Shaw,  Richard  G.  (Capt.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  R.  I.,  June  29, 1832.  Retiring 
year  1896 ;  appointed  from  R.  I.— Civil  life.  Actual  raw£— Capt.  3d  R.  I.  Art. 

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Sept.  7,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  13,  '64;  Major  14th  R.  I.  C.  Art.  Jan.  31,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  Oct.  2,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  March  27,  '66;  accepted  May  4,  '66  ; 
1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  Capt.  Sept.  20,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  on  Morris  Island,  S.  C. 

Shea,  Thomas  (Lieutenant  Colonel  U.S.A.).    Born  in  Indiana.    Retired; 

f  T-.  J  /•>!•    .11    MC-  t  ~t 7 1,        1  -A     T:~.,4.      Of)J     T_tf       A  .,~      1K      >£1     .    /^l«^ 


Capt.  June  5,  '67;  accepted  June  6,  '67;  transferred  to  17th  Inf.  May  27,  '69;  re- 
tired with  rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  15,  '70  (loss  of  left  arm  from  wound  in  line  of 
duty).  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  and  Major  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  action  at  Rome,  Ga.;  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Peach  Tree  Creek,  Ga.;  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Shepherd,  Oliver  L.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New 
York.  Retired ;  app.  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '40. 
Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  July  1,  '40;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Oct.  2,  '40 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  3,  '45 ;  Capt.  Dec.  1,  '47 ;  Lieut.  Col.  18th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  25,  '61;  Col.  15th  Inf.  Jan.  21,  '63;  retired  at  his  own  request  for  over  thirty 
years'  service  Dec.  15,  '70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  August  20,  '47,  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco ;  Major  Sept.  13, 
'47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Chapultepec ;  Col.  May  17,  '62, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss.;  Brig.  Gen.  March 
13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.  Ser- 
vice—Served  in  the  Florida  war,  the  Military  Occupation  of  Texas  and  the  war 
with  Mexico;  on  garrison  and  frontier  duty,  including  scouting  and  skirmishing 
with  Indians,  to  '61 ;  participated  in  the  Tennessee  and  Mississippi  campaigns  of 
'61-2:  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto,  Resaca  de  la 
Palma,  National  Bridge,  Plan  del  Rio,  Oka  Lake,  Contreras,  Churubusco.  Chaj>- 
ultepec  and  capture  of  the  city  of  Mexico.  Commands  held — Commanded  a  bri- 
gade of  regulars  in  the  battles  of  Stone  River  '62-3. 

Sheridan,  Michael  V.  (Major  and  Assist.  Adjutant-General,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.). 
Born  in  Ohio  May  24,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  2d  Mo.  Inf.  Sept.  7,  '63,  to  June  28,  '64 ;  Capt.  A. 
D.  C.  May  18,  '64;  accepted  June  29,  '64;  Bvt.  Major  March  13,  '65;  hon.  must, 
out  Aug.  1,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  12,  '66;  Capt. 
7th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '66;  Major  A.  A.  G.  June  7,  '83;  accepted 
June  11,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  the  Opequan ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Va. ;  Brevet  Major  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Service — In  the  field  in  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '63  to  '65 ;  accompanied  General  Sheridan  on  expe- 
dition to  join  General  Sherman's  army  April  24  to  May  3,  '65;  thence  to  Dept. 
Gulf,  where  served  till  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service  Aug.  1,  '66  ;  on  duty  as 
Major  and  Assist.  Adjutant-General  at  War  Department  to  Oct.  31,  '89;  Adjut. 
General  Department  Platte  from  Nov.  1,  '89,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—A. D.  C.  June  3,  '67,  to  March  13,  '69 ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Lieut. 
Gen.  Aug.  1,  '70,  to  April  9,  '78;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Mil.  Sec.  to  the  Lieut.  Gen. 
April  9,  78,  to  June  1,  '88 ;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  June  1,  '88,  to  Aug.  5,  '88. 


battle  Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  May  8,  '64 ;  on  raid  to  Haxall  Landing  and  return  to 
Chatfield  Station  May  9  to  24,  '64,  during  which  was  in  action  at  Beaver  Dam 
May  10,  '64;  battle  Yellow  Tavern  May  11,  '64,  and  combat  of  Meadow  Bridge 
May  12,  '64;  in  actions  of  Hanovertown  and  Tolopotomy  Creek  May  27,  '64;  bat- 
tle of  Hawes'  Shop  May  28,  '64 ;  action  at  Metadequin  Creek  May  30,  '64 ;  battle 
of  Cold  Harbor  May  31  and  June  1/64;  on  expedition  to  Trevillian  Station  and 


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return  June  7  to  28,  '64;  in  battle  Trevillian  Station  June  11  and  12,  '64;  action 
atTunstall  Station  June  21,  '64;  action  at  St.  Mary's  Church  June  24,  '64,  and 
action  at  Darbytown,  June  28,  '64;  accompanied  Major-General  Sheridan  to 
Army  Sfcenandoah  Aug.  4,  '64 ;  in  battle  of  Opequan  (often  miscalled  Winches- 
ter) Sept.  19,  '64;  battle  Fisher's  Hill  Sept.  22,  '64,  and  arrived  on  battle-field  of 
Cedar  Creek  from  Martinsburg,  Va.,  just  as  the  battle  was  won  by  a  general 
attack  on  rebel  lines ;  accompanied  Major-General  Sheridan  from  Winchester  to 
Petersburg  Feb.  27  to  March  24,  '65,  and  in  the  last  campaign  of  General  Grant's 
armies  around  Petersburg  and  Richmond,  and  to  Appomattox  from  March  25  to 
April  9,  '65,  during  which  was  in  battle  of  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  March  31,  '65;  battle 
of  Five  Forks  April  1,  '65;  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek  May  6,  '65;  action  at  Appo- 
mattox Station  April  8,  '65 ;  at  the  surrender  of  Lee's  army  April  9,  '65,  and  the 
evening  of  that  day  reported  personally  to  General  Lee  to  inform  him  that  25,000 
Union  rations  were  ordered  sent  into  his  camp  for  his  starving  soldiers. 

Sherman,  William  T.  (General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  8, 1820.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '36 ; 
graduated  July  1,  '40.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '40 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Nov.  30,  '41 ;  Captain  Com.  Sub.  Sept.  27,  '50;  resigned  Sept.  6,  '53;  Colonel  13th 
Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  19,  '61 ;  Brig.  General  May  17,  '61 ;  accepted 
Aug.  16,  '61 ;  Major  General  May  1,  '62;  accepted  May  2,  '62 ;  vacated  Aug.  12, 
'64;  Brig.  General  July  4,  '63  ;  Major  General  Aug.  12,  '64 ;  Lieut.  General  July 
25,  '66  ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  '66;  General  March  4,  '69  ;  accepted  March  8,  '69;  re- 
tired Feb.  8,  '84.  Commission  conferred  for  distinguished  services — Major  General 
Aug.  12,  '64,  for  gallant  and  distinguished  services  as  Commander  of  the  Missis- 
sippi Division  in  the  conduct  of  the  campaign  in  Georgia.  Brevet  rank — Brevet 
Captain  May  30,  '48,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  California  during  the 
war  with  Mexico.  Honorably  mentioned — By  Congress  in  the  following  joint  reso- 
lution of  thanks,  viz. :  Feb.  19,  '64,  "To  Major  General  W.  T.  Sherman  and  the 
officers  and  soldiers  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee  for  their  gallant  and  arduous 
services  in  marching  to  the  relief  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  and  for  their 
gallantry  and  heroism  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  which  contributed  in  a  great 
degree  to  the  success  of  our  Arms  in  that  glorious  victory."  June  10,  '65,  "  To 
Major  General  W.  T.  Sherman  and  officers  and  soldiers  of  his  command  for  their 
gallantry  and  good  conduct  in  their  late  campaign  from  Chattanooga  to  Atlanta 
and  the  triumphal  march  thence  through  Georgia  to  Savannah,  terminating  in  the 
capture  and  occupation  of  that  city."  /Service— Served  in  Florida  war '40-42;  on 
duty  in  various  Southern  States  and  in  Pennsylvania  '42-46 ;  on  breaking  out  of 
war  with  Mexico  applied  for  duty  in  the  field,  and  was  assigned  to  Co.  F,  3d  Art., 
then  under  orders  for  California ;  bearer  of  dispatches  from  Gen.  Smith  to  War 
Department,  and  after  six  months'  leave  of  absence  joined  Co.  C,  3d  Art.,  at  Jeff- 
erson Barracks,  Mo. ;  stationed  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  New  Orleans,  La.,  '50-52 ; 
out  of  service  from  '53  to  '61 ;  re-entered  the  army  by  appointment  as  colonel 
13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  assigned  to  duty  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Cumberland,  Oct.- 
Nov.,  '61,  when  he  was  transferred  for  duty  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  and 
ordered  to  report  to  Major-General  Halleck  at  St.  Louis ;  on  inspection  duty  at 
Sedalia,  Mo.,  and  commanding  camp  of  instruction  at  Benton  Barracks,  Mo.,  '61- 
62 ;  at  post  of  Paducah,  Ky.,  expediting  and  facilitating  operations  in  progress 
up  the  Tennessee  and  Cumberland  Rivers,  and  organizing  a  division  to  be  com- 
manded by  himself;  bore  a  distinguished  part  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh  and  in  the 
operations  against  Corinth ;  commanding  Dist.  of  Memphis  and  an  expedition 
against  Vicksburg  '62;  assigned  to  command  of  15th  Army  Corps  Jan.,  '63  ;  par- 
ticipated in  capture  of  Arkansas  Post ;  took  part  in  operations  preceding  and  at- 
tending siege  of  Vicksburg ;  assigned  to  command  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Tennessee 
Oct.  27,  '63 ;  joined  his  forces  to  the  army  under  Gen.  Grant  at  Chattanooga, 
Tenn.,  and  bore  a  conspicuous  part  in  the  battle  of  that  name ;  moved  with  great 
energy  to  the  relief  of  Gen.  Burnside  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  and  returned  to  Chat- 
tanooga '63 ;  made  an  expedition  from  Vicksburg  to  Meridian,  Miss.,  destroying 
much  railroad  and  war  material  thereabouts,  and  returned  to  Vicksburg ;  assumed 
command  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Mississippi  March  18,  '64 ;  captured  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and 


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made  his  march  to  the  sea  which  terminated  in  the  capture  of  Savannah,  Qa., 
Dec.  21,  '64;  marched  northward  from  Savannah,  captured  Columbia,  S.  C.,  com- 
pelling the  evacuation  of  Charleston  ;  repulsed  the  enemy  under  Gen.  J.  E.  John- 
ston at  Bentonville,  and  joined  his  forces  with  those  of  Gen.  Schofield  at  Golds- 
boro';  moved  against  Gen.  Johnston,  who,  on  April  26,  surrendered  his  army  on  the 
same  terms  as  had  been  granted  Gen.  Lee;  assigned  to  com.  of  Mil.  Div.  of  the 
Mississippi  '65 ;  assigned  to  command  of  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Misssouri ;  sent  on 
special  mission  to  Mexico  '66 ;  relinquished  command  of  the  army  Nov.  1,  '83,  and 
proceeded  to  his  home  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  await  retirement;  retired  Feb.  8,  '84, 
by  operation  of  law.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen.  S.  W. 
Kearney,  Military  Gov.  of  Cal. ;  A.  A.  G.  on  the  staffs  of  Col.  R.  B.  Mason  and 
Brig.  Gen.  P.  F.  Smith  '47-49;  A.  C.  S.  Sept.  27,  '50.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
1st  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61 ;  battle  of  Shiloh  and  operations  against  Corinth ;  cap- 
ture of  Arkansas  Post;  took  part  in  the  operations  preceding  and  attending  siege 
of  Vicksburg;  Chattanooga,  Tenn.;  actions  connected  with  siege  and  capture  of 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  Savannah,  Ga. ;  captured  Columbia,  S.  C. ;  at  battle  of  Benton- 
ville, N.  C.,  compelling  the  surrender  of  Johnston's  army.  Commands  held — Com- 
manded a  brigade  at  the  battle  of  1st  Bull  Run  ;  Dept.  of  the  Cumberland  Oct.-Nov., 
'61 ;  camp  of  instruction  at  Benton  Barracks,  Mo.,  '61-62 ;  post  of  Paducah,  Ky./ 
Dist.  of  Memphis,  and  an  expedition  against  Vicksburg  '62 ;  15th  Army  Corps 
Jan.,  '63  ;  Dept.  of  the  Tenn.  Oct.  27,  '63 ;  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Miss.  March  18,  '64  ; 
Mil.  Div.  of  the  Miss.  '65;  Mil.  Div.  Mo.  '66;  Com.  of  the  Army  of  U.  S.  March 
4,  '69,  to  Nov.  1,  '83. 

Shillock,  Paul  (First  Lieut,  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Minn.  Ap- 
pointed from  Minn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank- -Asst.  Surg.  Jan.  31,  '88 ;  accepted 
Feb.  25,  '88. 

Shipp,  William  B.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
10th  Cav.  June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  25,  '89. 

Shollenberger,  John  H.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed 
from  Pa.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th 
Inf.  June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  23,  '88. 

Shorkley,  George  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Re- 
tired ;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  51st  Pa.  Inf.  Oct.  9,  '61 ; 
Capt.  April  22,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  July  27,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Feb.  23, 
'66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  25,  '66 ;  Capt.  Oct.  13,  '67 ;  retired 
Sep.  23,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Major  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  engagement  at  Fort  Steadman,  Va.;  Major  Vol.  July  30,  '64, 
gallant  and  distinguished  services  in  the  operations  before  Petersburg, -Va ;  Lieut. 
Col.  Vol.  March  25,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Fort  Steadman,  Va. ; 
Col.  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  long,  faithfiil  and  valuable  services.  Service — In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-65;  with  regiment  and  on  special  reconstruc- 
tion duty  on  staff,  Dep.  of  Ala.,  '66-68 ;  with  regt.  in  Texas  '68-69,  and  on  Indian 
frontier  in  New  Mexico  and  Colorado  '69-79 ;  on  special  duty  connected  with  rifle- 
firing  and  small-arms  for  the  army  from  '79  to  '83  ;  Captain  and  coach  of  the  Rifle 
Team  of  Regulars,  Division  of  the  Missouri,  winning  the  Hilton  Trophy  at  Creed- 
moor  in  '80,  etc.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  G.  and  A.  I.  G.  on  Gen.  Hart- 
ran  it's  staff,  9th  Army  Corps.  Battles,  skirmisher,  etc. — Participated  in  thirty- 
seven  battles  and  affrays  ;  six  times  wounded,  and  seriously  wounded  in  left  arm 
at  Antietam,  Md.  (ball  extracted),  and  at  "mine,"  Petersburg,  Va.,  fingers  of  right 
hand  carried  away  by  cannon-ball,  and  at  Fort  Steadman,  Va.,  in  right  thigh 
(ball  extracted). 

Shufeldt,  Robert  W.  (Captain  and  Ass't  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York 
Dec.,  1850.  Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  District  of  Columbia.  Actual 
rank — Ass't  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  76  ;  accepted  Aug.  18,  76;  Captain,  Ass't  Surgeon, 
Aug.  5,  '81.  Service— At  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  ,  77 ;  at  Indianapolis  Ar- 
senal, Ind.,  to  April,  77 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Feb.  23,  77 ;  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.  T.,  April-May,  77.  In  the  field  with  5th  Cav.,  near  Fort  Reno, 


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Wyo.  T.,  to  Dec.,  77 ;  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  May,  78 ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft. 
Laramie,  Wyo.  T.,  to  Nov.,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.  T.,  to  May, 
'81 ;  on  duty  in  Surgeon  General's  office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  April,  '82 ;  on 
leave  of  absence,  May  to  Sept.,  '82 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  South,  Sept.  8,  '82 ; 
at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  to  Sept.,  '83 ;  on  sick  leave  to  Dec.,  '83 ;  at  U.  S.  Army 
Dispensary,  at  Washington,  D.  C. ;  at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  Nov.,  '84,  to  Jan., 
'89 ;  and  March  9,  '89,  was  found  incapacitated  for  active  service  by  an  Army 
Retiring  Board.  History — He  is  the  author  of  some  three  hundred  published 
books,  essays,  monographs  and  critiques,  and  a  member  of  fifteen  learned  societies 
of  this  country  and  Europe. 

Shunk,  Francis  R.  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pennsylvania. 
Appointed  from  Pennsylvania;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '87.  Actual 
rank— Additional  2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  12,  '87;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  22,  '87. 

Shunk,  William  A.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Appointed 
from  Indiana.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  79.  Actual  rank—M  Lieut. 
8th  Cav.  June  13,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  23,  '85. 

Shurly,  Edmund  R.  P.  (First  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
England.  Retired.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut. 
26th  N.  Y.  Inf.  May  21,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  25,  '63  ; 
Capt.  V.  R.  C.  Aug.  28,  '63;  accepted  Aug.  31,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  7,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  18,  '66;  transferred  to  27th  Inf. 
Sept.  21,  '66  ;  resigned  Feb.  12,  '67  ;  2d  Lieut.  27th  Inf.  March  15,  '67 ;  accepted 
April  2,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  29,  '68 ;  retired  Dec.  2,  '68,  wounds  in  line  of  duty. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.;  Capt.  March  15,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg  Va.,  Dec.  13,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mch. 
13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-4 ;  at  Camp  Douglas,  Chicago,  111.,  to  fall  of 
'65;  aided  in  suppressing  the  conspiracy  to  release  the  prisoners  of  war  and  destroy 
Chicago ;  on  duty  on  the  plains  ;  at  Forts  Philip  Kearney,  C.  F.  Smith,  D.  A. 
Russell,  Laramie  and  Fetterman,  D.  T.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G. 
Camp  Douglas,  Chicago,  111.,  to  fall  of  '65  ;  on  Staff  of  Gen.  Ord,  Detroit,  Mich., 
to  Nov.,  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  following-named  battles 
during  the  Rebellion:  1st  Bull  Run,  Slaughter  Mountain,  Va.,  Cedar  Mountain, 
Thoroughfare  Gap,  South  Mountain,  2d  Bull  Run,  Chantilly,  Antietam,  Rappa- 
hannock  Station  and  Fredericksburg  (sev.  wounded) ;  engaged  in  actions  with 
hostile  Indians  (severely  wounded).  Commands  held — Commanded  troops  in 
battle  with  Indians  at  Fort  Reno,  '67. 

Sibert,  William  L.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '84.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of 
Engineers  June  15,  '84  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  7,  '88. 

Sibley,  Frederick  W.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Cavalry).  Born  in  Texas.  App. 
from  Ga.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.  Class,  of  74.  Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  2d 
Cav.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  20,  '81. 

Sickel,  Horatio  G.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  76.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  14th 
Inf.  June  15,  76 ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  July  28,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  17,  '82. 

Sickles,  Daniel  B.  (Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Col.  70th  N.  Y.  Inf.  June  29,  '61 ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Sept.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  3,  '61 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  29,  '62  ; 
accepted  March  29,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  '68 ;  Col.  42d  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ; 
accepted  Sept.  18,  '66  ;  retired  with  rank  of  Mai.  Gen.  April  14,  '69 ;  loss  of  left 
leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  "  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;"  Maj.  Gen. 
March  2,  '67,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa." 

Sigrworth,  John  M.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Batty.  L,  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  from 


542  KECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.    S.    ARMY.  SIM 

Jan.  6, '86,  to  March  7, '89;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted  March 
8,  '89. 

Simpson,  George  W.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Md.  Appointed  from  Md. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Post  Chaplain  Feb.  1,  76;  accepted  Feb.  17,  76. 

Simpson,  James  P.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  Hingham,  Mass.,  Oct.  25, 
'41.  Retired.  App.  from  Conn.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  Conn. 
Inf.  Aug.  20,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  4,  '63 ;  Capt.  Oct.  20,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
14,  '64 ;  Capt.  2d  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Feb.  16,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  26,  '66 ;  2d 
Lieut.  40th  Inf.  Aug.  17,  '67 :  accepted  Aug.  23,  '67 ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf. 
April  20,  '69;  transferred  to  3d  Cav.  March  15,  '71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  14,  '77;  Capt. 
Nov.  26,  '84 ;  retired  Nov.  25,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  First  Lieut,  U.  S.  A. 
Aug.  17,  '67,  for  gallantry  and  meritorious  service  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness, 
Va. ;  Captain  U.  8.  A.  Aug.  17,  '67,  for  gallantry  and  meritorious  service  in  the 
battle  of  Ream's  Station,  Va.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Re- 
bellion '62-5;  and  since  at  various  posts  in  the  Southern  States,  and  in  the 
Depts.  of  Arizona,  the  Platte  and  Texas  until  retired.  Staff  position*  occupied — 
Served  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C. ;  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 
C.  S.  at  Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Baton  Rouge,  La. ;  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 
A.  C.  S.  at  Ship  Island,  Miss.,  Jacksou  Barracks,  New  Orleans,  La. ;  Fort  Dun- 
can, Tex.,  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. ;  at  Camp  Date  Creek,  A.  T.,  Fort  Mc- 
Phereon,  Neb.,  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. ;  Camp  Sheridan,  Wyo.  Ter.,  Fort 
Robinson,  Neb.,  Fort  Laramie,  Neb.,  as  Post  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.;  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell,  Wyo.  Ter.,  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. ;  Whipple  Barracks,  A.  T.,  as  A. 
A.  Q.  M.,  also  as  Dept.  Q.  M.  at  Whipple  Depot,  A.  T.;  R.  Q.  M.  3d  Cav.  July  J4, 
'79,  to  Sept.  1,  '83.  Battles,  engagements,  etc.— Wounded  in  action  at  Ream's 
Station,  Weldon  R.  R.,  Va. ;  participated  in  the  following  battles  in  Virginia; 
Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Spottsylvania  (Chancellorsville  previously) 
taken  prisoner  in  this  battle,  confined  in  Libby  prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  paroled 
and  exchanged ;  after  this  took  part  in  the  actions  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylva- 
nia, Cold  Harbor,  North  Anna  River,  Bristoe  Station,  and  in  the  actions  in  front 
of  and  near  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  in  other  actions  and  skirmishes  with  the  Regi- 
ment, in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Virginia ;  engagements  with  hostile  Indians, 
Rose  Bud,  Dakota,  June  17,  '76  ;  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  Sept.,  '76  ;  Cheyenne  Indian 
outbreak  at  Fort  Robinson,  Nebraska. 

Simpson,  John  (Captain  and  Asst.  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Ohio  Jan.  21, 
'40.  Retiring  year  1904;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt. 
Co.  A,  5th  Ohio  Vol.  Cav.,  Sept.  27,  '62 ;  discharged  May  28,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th 
U.  S.  Art.  August  17,  '67 ;  accepted  Sept.  6,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  2«,  '73  ;  Capt. 
A.  Qm.  July  17,  '75;  accepted  July  30,  '75.  Staff  position  occupied— R.  Pm.  4th 
Art.  from  May  1,  73,  to  July  30,  '75. 

Simpson,  Marcus  D.  L.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N. 
Y.  Retired;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'42;  graduated  July  1,  '46.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '46  ;  2d 
Lieut.  March  3,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  27,  '47 ;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  March  26,  '55  ;  ace. 
April  3,  '55 ;  Maj.  Com.  Sub.  July  1,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Feb.  9, 
'63 ;  Col.  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  June  23,  '74 ;  retired  August  28,  '88.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  August  20,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of 
Contreras  and  Churubuaco;  Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  13,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  con- 
duct in  the  battle  of  Chapultepec ;  Bvt.  Col.,  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff" positions  occupied — Reg. 
Q.  M.  2d  Art.  March  8,  '48,  to  March  26,  '55. 

Simpson,  Wendell  L.  (Second  Lieutenant  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  N..Y. 
Appointed  from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80  ;  graduated 
June  15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  15,  '84 ;  transferred  to  24th 
Inf.  Jan.  4,  '87. 

Simpson,  William  A.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
Feb.  11,  1854.  Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  New  York  ;  graduated  at 
Military  Academy,  Class  of  '75.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  16,  75  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Nov.  8,  '82.  Service— Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Sept.  30,  75,  to  Sept.  19,  76  ;  de- 


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tached  service  Fort  Magon,  N.  C.,  Sept.  20,  76,  to  May  7,  77 ;  Washington 
Arsenal,  D.  C.  (with  battery),  May  10  to  July  18,  77;  during  labor  troubles  at 
points  along  B.  &  O.  Railroad  July  18,  77,  to  Aug.  17,  77 ;  Fort  McHenry,  Md., 
Aug.  17-30,  77 ;  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  Aug.  30  to  Sept.  20,  77  ;  Wilkes-Barre, 
Pa.,  till  Oct.  1;  Light  Artillery  detail  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  till  Oct.  1,  79 ;  joined 
Battery  E,  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  Oct.  28 ;  on  march  to  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Nov. 
18  to  Dec.  6,79;  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1/80,  to  May  1/82 (graduated);  Ft.  McHenry, 
Md.,  to  June  30 ;  camp  at  Gaithersburg,  Md.,  till  Nov.  2  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  8,  '82 ; 
Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  Feb.  24,  '83 ;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  as  instructor,  to  Aug.  10, 
'83;  West  Point  (U.  S.  Mil.  Academy)  instructor  in  Dept.  Mod.  Languages  Aug. 
28,  '83,  to  Aug.  28,  '87;  Mt.  Vernon  Barracks,  Ala.,  to  Sept.  24,  '87;  Little 
Rock  Barracks,  Ark.  (Light  Battery),  Oct.  1,  '87,  to  April  30,  '89 ;  Fort  Riley, 
Kan.,  Light  Art.  and  Cav.  School,  May  29,  '89,  to  Oct.  1,  '89  ;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I., 
Oct.  9,  '89,  to  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant  2d  Artillery 
Oct.  9,  '89.  to . 

Sinclair,  William  (Major  2d  Art.)  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  15,  1835.  Retiring 
year  1899.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '53 ;  graduated  July  1,  '57.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '57  ; 
2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  31/58 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  30/61 ;  Col.  6th  Pa.  Res.  Corps  June 
27,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  6,  '63 ;  Lieut.-Col.  A.  I.  G.  Vol.  Oct.  12,  '63,  to  July 
3,  '65 ;  Capt.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  Dec.  11,  '65 ;  Major  2d  Art.  April  6,  '85.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Capt.  May  4,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown, 
Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  Dec.  13,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Fredericksburg,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  Mi  M.  A.  Sept.  30,  '65,  to  Sept. 
30,  '68.  Service— Frontier  duty  '58-9  and  '60-61 ;  Army  of  the  Potomac  '61-3, 
and  severely  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;  commanding  battery 
in  Vicksburg  Campaign ;  Assistant  Inspector  General  13th  Army  Corps  '63-64 ; 
special  service  '64-5;  Military  Academy  65-6,  and  since  then  acting  with  his  bat- 
terv  to  date  of  promotion,  '85,  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  '90. 

Skerrett,  Delamere  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '89 ;  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Art.  Sept.  30,  '89. 

Skinner,  John  O.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Md.  May,  1845.  Re- 
tiring year  1909 ;  appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Nov. 
10,  74;  accepted  Nov.  24,  74;  Capt.  Asst,  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79.  Service— A.  A. 
Surgeon  on  duty  at  Ft.  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  from  March,  71,  to  Jan.,  72 ;  with  de- 
tachment 23d  Inf.  to  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  from  Jan.  26,  72,  arriving  at  Ft.  Blunt, 
Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Jan.  31,  72  ;  left  Ft.  Blunt  Feb.  15,  72,  for  Ft.  Yuma,  Dept. 
of  Ariz.;  arrived  March  1,  72;  left  Ft.  Yuma  April  23,  72  ;  arrived  at  Ft.  Van- 
couver, W.  T.,  May  23,  72 ;  assigned  as  medical  officer  to  attend  Co.  I,  21st  Inf., 
from  Ft.  Vancouver  to  Ft.  Colville  May  24 ;  left  Ft.  Vancouver  May  27,  72;  re- 
turned and  resumed  duty  at  Ft.  Vancouver  July  1,  72;  Oct.  19,  72,  ordered  for 
temporary  duty  at  Ft.  Stevens,  Oregon  ;  at  Ft.  Stevens  Oct.  22,  72  ;  at  Ft.  Cape 
Disappointment  Nov.  23,  72 ;  at  Ft.  Stevens  Nov.  30,  72 ;  at  Rosebury,  Oregon, 
Dec.  31,  72;  in  the  field  in  Modoc  country  from  Jan.  15,  73,  to  Jan.  22,  73;  at 
Ft.  Klamath,  Ore.,  till  March  27,  73 ;  on  duty  in  the  field  in  Modoc  country  Apr. 
30  to  June  20, 73 ;  in  the  field  and  at  Ft.  Walla  Walla  Aug.  1  to  Sept.  2,  73 ;  on  leave 
of  absence  till  Oct.  6,  73 ;  at  Ft.  Vancouver  to  Nov.  10,  73 ;  at  Ft.  Lapwai,  I.  T., 
to  Dec.  31,  73;  Asst.  Surg.  and  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Columbia  Nov.  30,  74;  on 
leave  of  absence  to  June,  75 ;  Post  Surg.  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  Oct.,  75  ;  on 
leave  of  absence  to  Dec.,  75 ;  Post  Surgeon  Yorkville,  S.  C.,  to  Feb.,  77  ;  Post 
Surgeon  Ft.  Johnson,  N.  C.,  to  May,  78;  on  D.S.  with  troops  during  the  strike  in 
Penn.  July,  Aug.,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  77  ;  Post  Surgeon  Carlisle  Barracks  Nov.,  77 ; 
ordered  to  Dept.  of  Ariz.  May  10,  78 ;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Bowel,  Ariz.,  to  Dec., 
78  ;  Post  Surg.  Camp  Lowell,  Ariz.,  Aug.,  '80 ;  D.  S.  at  Ft.  Huachuca,  Ariz.,  '80 ; 
Post  Surg.  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.,  to  Dec.,  '82;  D.  S.  at  Ft.  Verde,  Ariz.,  '81 ; 
in  the  field  Sept.  to  Nov.,  '81  (Apache  campaign)  ;  in  the  field  Sept.  to  Dec.,  '82 ; 
on  duty  in  Surgeon  Gen's,  office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  Feb.,  '83,  to  July,  '87 ; 


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on  sick  leave  from  July,  '87,  to  Nov.,  '87  ;  Post  Surgeon.  Ft.  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  from 
Dec.,  '87,  to  present  time ;  on  temporary  duty  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  June  and 
Aug.  88  and  '89. 

Sladen,  Joseph  A.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Retired ;  ap- 
pointed from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  A,  33d  Mass. 
Inf.,  Aug.  6,  '62,  to  Nov.  25,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  25,  '64 ;  1st.  Lieut. 
Oct.  24,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  March  26,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Inf.  March  27,  '66; 
accepted  May  19,  '66 ;  transferred  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  17, 
'67;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to  14th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  June  15, 
'88;  retired.  Brevet  ran/fc— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga. ;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  during  the  Atlanta  and  Carolina 
campaigns.  Service — On  duty  with  regiment  at  Arlington  Heights,  Alexandria 
and  Fairfax  Court-House,  Aug.-Nov.,  '62  ;  on  picket  duty  with  regiment  in  Army 
of  Potomac  winter  of  '62-63 ;  detailed  as  clerk  at  Gen.  Howard's  headquarters, 
llth  Army  Corps,  May  21,  '63;  in  the  Pennsylvania  campaign  June-Sept, 
took  part  in  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to  Warrenton,  Va. ;  on  duty  with  the 
Eleventh  Corps  guarding  the  Orange  and  Alexandria  Railroad  July,  '63  ;  en  route 
with  same  command  to  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  in  Tennessee,  Sept.  24-Oct. 
4,  '63;  on  duty  with  the  command  during  the  winter  operations  for  tne  relief  of 
Chattanooga,  its  occupation,  and  during  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  winter  of 
'63-64  ;  transferred  with  General  Howard  to  headquarters  of  the  4th  Army  Corps 
April  10,  '64 ;  engaged  in  the  Atlanta  campaign ;  transferred  to  headquarters  of 
the  army  and  Department  of  the  Tennessee  with  Major-General  Howard,  who 
assumed  command  thereof  July  27,  '64  ;  on  Staff  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  May 
12,  '65 ;  recorder  of  military  commission  to  investigate  bounty  and  pension  frauds 
against  colored  soldiers  and  sailors  in  Tennessee,  Alabama  and [Washington,  D.C., 
Dec.  17,  '69-March  5,  '70 ;  on  duty  as  quartermaster  of  expedition  under  General 
Howard,  visiting  the  hostile  Indians  of  New  Mexico  and  Arizona,  72  ;  on  duty  as 
Special  Indian  Commissioner,  by  request  of  the  Honorable  the  Secretary  of  the 
Interior,  April-June,  73  ;  transferred  with  General  Howard  to  headquarters  De- 
partment of  the  Columbia  Aug.,  74 ;  in  the  field  during  the  Bannock  campaign 
Aug.  21  to  Sept.  15,  78;  on  duty  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  20, '81,  to  Sept.  1, 
'83,  when  transferred  to  Dept.  of  Platte.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  to 
Maj.  Gen.  Howard  ;  app.  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  the  Art.  Brigade  at  hdqre.  of  the  Tenn. 
Dec.  24,  '64;  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  June  16,  '65,  to  March  26,  '66 ;  A.  D.  C.  May  22,  '66, 
to  Nov.  1,  '85;  Acting  Judge-Advocate  of  the  Department  of  Columbia  Sept.  1, 
74-Feb.,  78;  on  duty  as  Adjutant-General  of  the  Department  of  the  Columbia 
Aug.  6-Sept.,  '75 ;  during  the  Nez  Perce  war  from  July  17-Sept.  22, 77  ;  assigned 
as  Adjutant-General  of  the  Department  April  18-Aug.  3, 78,  during  the  Bannock 
War ;  on  duty  as  depot  quartermaster  Vancouver  Depot,  W.  T.,  Sept.,  78-April, 
79;  re-assigned  to  duty  as  Adjutant-General  of  the  Department  of  the  Columbia 
Feb.  24-June  5,  79 ;  transferred  to  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  as  aide-de-camp  to  Bvt. 
Maj.  Gen.  Howard  Jan.  20,  '81 ;  assigned  to  duty  as  Adjutant-General  of  the  De- 
partment of  West  Point  January  21,  '81-Sept.  1,  '82;  transferred  to  Hdqrs.  Dept. 
of  the  Platte  as  aide-de-camp  to  Brig.  Gen.  Howard  Sept.  1,  '83 ;  R.  Q.  M.  14th 
Inf.  July  25,  '87,  to  June  15,  '88.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  battle  of 
Chancellorsville  May  24,  '63;  battle  of  Gettysburg  July  1-3,  '63;  actively  parti- 
cipating in  the  engagements  at  Tunnel  Hill,  Rocky  Face  Ridge,  and  Buzzard's 
Roost,  and  the  capture  of  Dalton,  Ga.,  May  7-12,  '64  ;  engaged  in  battle  of  Resaca 
Ga.,  May  13-15,  '64;  action  of  Adairsville,  Ga.,  May  17,  '64;  action  of  Cassville, 
Ga.,  May  19,  '64;  battle  of  Dallas,  Ga.,  May  25,  '64;  battle  of  Pickett's  Mill,  Ga., 
May  27,  '64 ;  engagements  and  skirmishes  about  Pine  and  Kenesaw  Mountains, 
Ga.,  June  20-July  2,  '64,  including  the  battle  of  Little  Kenesaw  June  27,  '64 ; 
action  of  Smyrna  Camp-Ground,  Ga.,  July  4,  '64;  action  at  Powers'  Ferry,  Ga., 
June  18,  '64 ;  in  battle  of  Peach-Tree  Creek  July  20,  '64 ;  engaged  in  siege  of 
Atlanta  July  22-Sept.  2,  '64;  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Jonesboro',  Ga.,  Aug.  31- 
Sept.  1,  '64,  which  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Atlanta  Sept.  2, '64;  in  occupation  of 
Atlanta  Sept.  2-Oct.  4,  '64;  in  pursuit  of  rebels  under  General  Hood  into  Ala- 


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bama,  with  frequent  engagements,  Oct.  4-Nov.  11,  '64 ;  march  to  the  sea  from 
Atlanta  to  Savannah,  Ga.,  Nov.  16-Dec.  13,  '64,  participating  in  numerous  actions 
and  skirmishes,  including  the  combat  of  Griswoldville ;  in  siege  of  Savannah  Dec. 
13-21,  '64;  surrender  of  Savannah  Dec.  21,  '64;  in  the  invasion  of  the  Carolinas 
Jan.  4-April  26,  '65,  being  engaged  in  the  action  of  Pocotaligo,  S.  C.,  Jan.  14, 
'65 ;  Rivers  Bridge,  S.  C.,  Feb.  3,  '65 ;  Orangeburg,  S.  C.,  Feb.  12,  '65  ;  Congaree 
Creek  Feb.  15,  '65;  Cheraw,  S.  C.,  March  3,  '65;  Fayetteville,  N.  C.,  March  11, 
'65;  battle  of  Bentonville,  N.  C.,  March  20-21,  '65;  occupation  of  Goldsboro', 
N.  C.,  March  25,  '65. 

Slaker,  Adam  (First  Lieutenant  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  Illinois.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  73 ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank—  Additional  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art. 
Oct.  13,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30,  '82. 

Slavens,  Thomas  H.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Mo.;  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83 ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  12,  '87. 

Slocum,  Herbert  J.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Cadet  M.  A.  July  1,  72,  to  June  '22,  76;  2d  Lieut. 
25th  Inf.  June  21,  76;  accepted  July  26,  76;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  July  28, 
76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  22,  '83. 

Slocum,  Stephen  L.  H.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  at  Cincinnati,  O., 
August  11,1859.  Retiring  year  1923;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted  Sept.  3,  79;  trans- 
ferred to  8th  Cav.  June  1,  '83,  to  rank  in  Cavalry  June  27,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept. 
26,  '89.  Service — Served  in  Montana  with  regiment  until  Nov.,  '81 ;  graduated  at 
the  Infantry  and  Cavalry  School  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  class  of  '83  ;  with 
regiment  on  lower  Rio  Grande  to  June  4,  '86  ;  at  Hdqrs.  Dep.  of  Texas  to  April,  * 
'87 ;  joined  troop  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  and  marched  with  the  regiment  from 
Texas  to  Fort  Meade,  S.  D.,  in  '88 ;  joined  troop  on  promotion  at  Fort  Yates,  N. 
D.,  Oct.  26,  '89,  present  station.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  on  staff  of 
Brig.  Gen.  D.  S.  Stanley  until  Sept.  30,  '86;  in  charge  of  office  of  Judge  Advo- 
cate, Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice  and  Engineer  Officer  at  Hdqrs.  Dep.  of  Texas  un- 
til Dec.  1,  '86.  History— Participated  with  the  7th  Cav.,  as  a  volunteer  A.  D.  C., 
in  engagement  with  Nez  Perces  Indians  at  Cafion  Creek,  Mont.,  Sept.  13,  77,  and 
with  the  7th  Cav.  in  the  Black  Hills  expedition  of  78. 

Small,  Michael  P.  (Lieutenant  Col.  and  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.). 
Born  in  York,  Pa.,  Aug.  9,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895  ;  app.  from  Pa. ;  graduated 
from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '55.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '55  ; 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Sept.  21,  '55  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Com.  of  Sub. 
Aug.  3,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  24,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Vol.  Aug.  14, 
'63  ;  Col.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Vol.  May  25  to  Dec.  29,  '65  ;  Major  and  Com.  of  Sub. 
June  23,  74 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst.  Com.  Gen.  Oct.  4,  '89.  Brtvet  rank—Evt. 
Maj.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  in  the 
Subsistence  Department  during  the  Rebellion  ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  April  9,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Subsistence  Department  during  the  Re- 
bellion ;  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  Vol.  Jan.  1,  '65,  for  distinguished  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  campaign  of  '63  and  '64.  Service — Served  on  frontier  duty  at  Benicia, 
Cal.,  '55  ;  in  Florida  hostilities  against  the  Seminole  Indians  '56-57 ;  in  garrison 
at  Fort  Lafayette,  N.  Y.,  '57,  and  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  '57  ;  on  frontier  duty  at 
Fort  Leavenworth,  quelling  Kansas  disturbances  '57-58 ;  marched  to  Utah,  '58, 


served  during  the  Rebellion  of  the  Seceding  States,  '61-66,  as  chief  Commissary 
and  Quartermaster  at  Rolla,  Mo.,  of  the  Southwestern  District  of  Missouri,  Sep. 
14,  '61,  to  Jan.  31,  '63  ;  as  Mustering  Officer  and  Depot  Commissary  and  Quarter- 
master at  Rolla,  Mo.,  Jan.  21,  '62,  to  Jan.  31,  '63;  as  Inspecting  Commissary  of 
Subsistence  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  Feb.  1  to  March  31,  '63 ;  as  Chief  of 
Commissariat  of  the  District  of  Minnesota,  Dept.  of  the  Northwest,  and  Depot  and 


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Purchasing  Commissary  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  April  10  to  Aug.  22,  '63 ;  as  Chief 
Commissary  of  the  13th  Army  Corps,  and  of  the  Army  in  the  field,  in  the  Teche 
Campaign  (Dept.  of  the  Gulf),  Sept.  15  to  Nov.  9,  '63;  as  Purchasing  and  Depot 
Commissary  at  Chicago,  111.,  and  Supervising  Commissary  of  the  States  of  Illinois 
and  Indiana,  Dec.  30,  '63,  to  Feb.  15,  '64  ;  as  Chief  Commissary  of  the  Department 
of  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  supplying  the  "  Armies 
operating  against  Richmond"  (on  the  James  River),  Feb.  22, '64-Feb.  21,  '65; 
of  the  Army  of  the  James  and  Dept.  of  Virginia,  Feb.  21  to  June,  '65  ;  Chief  Com- 
missary of  the  Army  of  the  James  during  tne  Appomattox  Campaign  against  the 
Confederate  Army  of  Virginia ;  issued  rations  to  Lee's  Army  at  the  surrender 
from  the  supply  trains  of  the  Army  of  the  James;  Chief  Commissary  of  the  Mil- 
itary Division  of  the  Southwest  and  Division  of  the  Gulf,  May  25  to  Dec.  29,  '65; 
as  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  July  25  to  Dec.  5, 
'65 ;  as  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Supervising 
Commissary  of  Subsistence  of  the  States  of  Kentucky,  Tennessee,  and  portions  of 
Alabama  and  Georgia,  Feb.  17  to  Nov.  6,  '66  ;  as  Chief  Commissary  Department 
of  the  Tennessee,  Nov.  6,  '66,  to  March  16,  '67,  and  of  the  Department  of  the 
Cumberland,  March  16,  '67,  to  July  26,  '69 ;  and  Purchasing  and  Depot  Com- 
missary at  Louisville,  Ky.,  Dec.  1,  '66,  to  July  26,  '69 ;  in  settling  accounts  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Sept.,  '69 ;  as  Chief  Commissary  Dept.  of  California,  and 
Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Sept.  30,  '69,  to  Dec. 
12,  '72  ;  as  Chief  Commissary  Dept.  of  Arizona,  at  Prescott,  Ariz.,  Feb.  20,  '73,  to 
May  25,  '75  ;  and  Acting  Chief  Quartermaster  June  23  to  May  10,  74;  and  Pur- 
chasing and  Depot  Commissary  Chicago,  111.,  June  25,  75,  to  Nov.  30,  '80 ;  as 
Chief  Commissary  Dept.  of  Texas,  and  Purchasing  and  Depot  Commissary  atSan 
Antonio,  Texas,  from  Nov.  30,  '80,  to  Aug.  31,  '83 ;  Purchasing  and  Depot  Com- 
'missary  at  New  York  City,  N.  Y.,  from  Sept.  22,  '83,  to  Oct.  31,  '84;  Purchasing 
and  Depot  Commissary  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  from  Nov.  1,  '84,  to  Aug.  31,  '89 ;  Chief 
Commissary  of  Subsistence  Division  of  the  Atlantic  and  Department  of  the  East 
at  Governor's  Island,  New  York,  from  Sept.  1,  '89,  up  to  the  present  time.  Staff 
positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  2d  Art.  July  10,  '61,  to  Aug.  3,  '61. 

Smart,  Charles  (Maior  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Scotland,  Sept.  18,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905 ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg. 
63d  N.  Y.  Nov.  5,  '62  ;  must,  out  April  15,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surgeon  March 
30,  '64 ;  accepted  April  16,  '64 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ;  Major  and 
Surg.  June  30,  '83.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Dec.  2,  '64,  "  for  meritorious  services 
in  the  field  during  the  present  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va."  Service — With 
Regiment  to  Dec., '63;  Med.  Insp.,  2d  Corps,  Army  of  Potomac  to  June, '65 ; 
Post  Surgeon  Camps  McDowell  and  Tucson,  Arizona,  to  '69;  Post  Surgeon  Sedg- 
wick  Barracks,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  70;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  70;  at  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  to  July,  73;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  to  July,  76;  Post 
Surgeon  Camp  Douglass,  Utah,  to  Nov.,  77 ;  field  duty  Camp  Brown,  Wyo.  Sept. 
to  Oct.,  77;  awaiting  orders  in  N.  Y.  City  Jan.  to  March,  78  ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft. 
Preble,  Me.  (temporary  duty)  to  Sept.,  79 ;  special  duty  in  National  Board  of 
Health  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  in  Surgeon  General's  Office  from  Sept.,  79,  to 
the  present  time. 

Smedberg,  William  R.  (Capt.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N. 
Y.,  March  19,  1839.  Retired;  appointed  from  Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Private  Co.  "A,"  3d  batt.  D.  C.  Inf.,  April  15,  '61 ;  discharged  July  4,  '61 ;  1st 
Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  5,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  25,  '61 ;  Capt. 
45th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67  (declined);  unassigned  July  22,  '69 ;  retired  with  rank  of 
Capt.  mtd.  Dec.  15,  70,  loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank 
— Bvt.  Major  July  2,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  May  5,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.  Service— From  April,  '61,  to  May  5,  '64,  his 
service  in  the  field  was  continuous  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  excepting  a 
few  months'  absence  on  sick  leave  and  recruiting  service,  after  which  he  served 
as  Recruiting  and  Mustering  Officer  until  the  close  of  the  war,  when  he  went 
with  his  regiment  to  California,  in  Nov.,  '65.  Staff  position*  occupied— Division 


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Inspector,  First  Division,  Fifth  Army  Corps,  March,  '64,  till  wounded,  May  5,  '64; 
he  was  Asst.  Inspector  of  the  Dept.  of  California  from  Dec.,  '65,  to  May  26,  '66, 
on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Irvin  McDowell ;  A.  D.  C.  of  the  Military  Division  of  the 
Pacific  from  that  period  to  May  31, '69  ;  on  the  staff  of  Maj.  Gen.  H.  W.  Halleck, 
and  Acting  Adj.  Gen.  on  the  staffs  of  Maj.  Generals  George  H.  Thomas  and  J.  M. 
Schofield  from  June,  '69,  to  Dec.  15,  '70,  when  he  was  retired  from  active  service, 
with  the  rank  of  Mounted  Captain,  on  account  of  the  loss  of  his  right  leg,  from  a 
wound  received  at  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — With 
Sykes'  Brigade  (afterward  1st  Brigade),  2d  Div.,  5th  Army  Corps,  in  the  Peninsular 
campaign  at  Yorktown,  Gainesville,  White  Oak  Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  second 
Bull  Run,  Antietam,  Snicker's  Gap,  Fredericksburg,  Mine  Run,  at  the  battle  of 
the  Wilderness,  at  which  battle  a  piece  of  shell  carried  away  his  right  foot,  on 
account  of  which  his  leg  was  amputated  just  below  the  knee.  History — He  enter- 
ed Columbia  College,  N.  Y.,  in  '53,  graduating  in  June,  '57.  He  enlisted  in  Co. 
F  of  the  New  York  Seventh  Regiment  in  July,  '58,  remaining  with  it  until  '60, 
when  he  was  honorably  discharged  on  account  of  his  removal  to  Washington,  D. 
C.,  where  he  joined  the  National  Rifles  in  '61,  and  resided  until  the  breaking  out 
of  the  war.  Col.  Smedberg's  connection  with  the  N.  G.  California  dates  from 
Sept.,  '74,  when  he  was  commissioned  Lieut.  Col.  and  Div.  Inspector,  on  the  staff 
of  Major  Gen.  D.  W.  C.  Thompson  ;  Brigade  Inspector  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  John 
McComb,  Second  Brigade,  Jan.  19,  '76,  and  elected  Col.  of  Second  Inf.  (now  the 
Second  Artillery  Regiment)  Oct.,  '76,  being  successively  re-elected  in  '80  and  '84, 
but  resigned  the  position  in  Dec.,  '85;  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.  Dept.  of  Cal.  G.  A.  R. 
Feb.,  '85,  to  Feb.,  '86 ;  elected  Dept.  Com.  of  Cal.'  G.  A.  R.,  Feb.  19,  '86,  by  the 
nineteenth  Dept.  Encampment  at  Sacramento,  Cal.;  served  to  Feb.,  '86 ;  Recorder 
of  the  Commandery  of  California,  Military  Order  Loyal  Legion  U.  S.,  from  its 
organization,  May,  71,  until  the  present  time.  In  the  Insurance  business  in  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

Smiley,  Samuel  B.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.;  appointed  from 
N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Smith,  Abiel  L.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.;  appointed  from  Mo. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '74 ;  graduated  June  14,  '78.  Actual 
rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf. ;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  '78  ;  trans,  to  4th  Cav. 
Feb.  3,  '79;  1st  Lieut,  June  30,  '83. 

Smith,  Alfred  T.  (Lieutenant  Col.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.,  May  29,  1838. 
Retiring  year  1902.  Appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  55;  graduated  July  1, '60.  Actual  rank—Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf. 
July  1,  '60 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  Oct.  17,  '60 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sep.  19, 
'63;  Col.  156th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  April  4,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  20,  '65;  Maj. 
7th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  3,  '83 ;  Lieut.  Col.  8th  Inf.  Dec.  16.  '88.  Brevet  rank—Evt. 
Capt.  July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Peninsula  Cam- 
paign ;  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Sen.  Asst.  Inst.  of  Inf.  Tactics,  M.  A., 
from  Aug.  29,  '63,  to  March  20,  '65;  acting  Judge  Advocate  Dep.  of  Arizona  from 
March  6,  '78,  to  May  13,  '78 ;  Insp.  of  rifle  practice  Dep.  of  the  Platte  from  Jan. 
10,  '84,  to  April  6,  '85. 

Smith,  Allen  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Fla.,  April  21,  1849.  Re- 
tiring year  1913.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
1st  U.  S.  Inf.  July,  18,  '66 ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  22,  '68  ;  Capt. 
May  21,  '80 ;  transferred  to  4th  Cav.  Dec.  6,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt. 
1st  Inf.  from  April  21,  '69,  to  March  16,  '80  ;  R.  Qm.  1st  Inf.  from  March  16,  '80, 
to  May  1,  '80. 


16,  '47  ;  Major  1st  Cav.  May  13,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  5th  Cav.  May  9,  '64;  Col.  7th 
Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  7,  '66 ;  resigned  May  6,  '69  ;  Col.  2d  Cal.  Vol. 
Cav.  Oct.  2,  '61 ;  resigned  Nov.  13,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  17,  '62  ;  accepted  May 


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13,  '62;  Maj.  Gen.  May  12,  '64  ;  accepted  June  20,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15, 
'66  ;  appointed  Col.  of  U.  S.  Cav.  Jan.  5,  '89;  accepted  Feb.  6,  '89  ;  retired  Jan. 
22,  '89,  Act  Dec.  24,  '88.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Col.  April  10,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Pleasant  Hill,  La.;  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Tupelo,  Miss.;  Major  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville, 
Tenn. 

Smith,  Andrew  K.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.,  Feb.  9,  1826.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Conn.  Actual  rank—  Assistant  Surg.  July  26,  '53  ; 
accepted  Aug.  4,  '53 ;  Captain  Assistant  Surgeon  July  26,  '58 ;  Major  Sure. 
June  11,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Surg.  July  2,  '84 ;  Col.  Surg.  July  10,  '89  ;  retired  Feb. 
9,  '90.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Honorably  mentioned  in  Rebellion 
Record  (see  operations  on  the  Peninsula  under  McClellan).  Service — In  the  Dept. 
of  Texas  to  '58;  Pensacola,  Fla.,  Aug.,  '58,  to  June,  '60;  Dakota  to  June,  V,i  ; 
in  Washington  City,  D.  C.,  to  March,  '62  ;  with  Hd.  Qrs.  Army  of  the  Potomac 
to  July,  '62 ;  medical  director  of  transportation  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July,  '62 ;  and 
member  of  an  examining  board,  as  well  as  organizing  hospitals  Hagerstown,  Md.. 
Chambereburg  and  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  to  Sept.,  '62;  charge  of  army  chemical 
laboratory,  Philadelphia,  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  medical  director  Dept.  of  the  South,  Dec., 
'65 ;  chief  medical  officer  North  Carolina,  June,  '66 ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  from 
Nov.,  '66,  to  May,  '68 :  attending  surgeon  headquarters  Dept.  of  the  South  to 
Nov.,  '69;  post  surgeon  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  May,  73 ;  chief 
medical  officer  District  of  New  Mexico  to  Sept.,  74 ;  post  surgeon  Fort  Hayes, 
Kansas,  to  Sept.,  75  ;  post  surgeon  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  June,  78 ;  poet 
surgeon  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  April,  '80;  medical  director  Dept.  of  Arizona, 
to  Aug.,  '82; 'post  surgeon  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  to  Oct.,  '83;  post  surgeon  U.  S. 
Military  Academy,  West  Point,  to  '87  ;  attending  surgeon  N.  Y.  City  from  Nov., 
'87,  to  Feb.  9,  '90. 

Smith,  Charles  H.  (Colonel  19th  Inf.,  Brevet  Mai.  Gen'l).  Born  in  Hollis, 
Maine,  Nov.  1,  1827.  Retiring  year  1891.  Appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Capt.  1st  Maine  Cav.  Oct.  19,  '61;  Major  Feb.  16,  '63;  Lieut.  Col. 
March  1,  '63;  Colonel  June  18,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  11,  '65;  Colonel  28th 
Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '66  ;  transferred  to  19th  Inf.  March  15,  '69. 
Brevet  rank— Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va. ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  during  the  war;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  engagement  at  St.  Mary's  Church  ;  Maj.  Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65, 
for  highly  distinguished  and  meritorious  services.  Service — Sent  to  Augusta  in 
charge  of  squad  for  regiment  soon  after  enlistment ;  sent  with  company  from 
Washington  to  Upton  Hill,  Va.,  to  take  charge  of  camps  abandoned  by  Army  of 
the  Potomac  on  its  departure  for  the  Peninsula,  March,  '62;  assigned  to  duty  as 
Provost  Marshal  of  Frederick,  Sept.  13,  and  remained  there  until  he  rejoined 
company  Jan.  16,  '63 ;  and  in  the  field  to  the  close  of  the  war.  Battles,  skirm- 
ishes, etc. — Participated  in  the  campaign  of  '62,  including  the  reccnnoissance  to 
Front  Royal,  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain  (after  which  he  was  detailed  with 
company  to  collect  wounded  and  bury  dead  on  battle-field,  under  a  flag  of  truce), 
the  retreat  of  General  Pope;  the  second  battle  of  Bull  Run,  and  the  engagement 
at  Frederick  City ;  with  regiment  on  Stoneman's  raid  ;  participated  in  the  battle 
of  Brandy  Station,  June  9,  and  after  the  charge  rallied  and  conducted  the  regi- 
ment from  the  enemy's  rear  ;  commanded  regiment  at  Middleburg,  where  a  horse 
was  shot  under  him ;  commanded  regiment  at  Upperville,  and  led  the  charge 
through  the  town  ;  commanded  regiment  in  skirmish  with  the  enemy's  rear  guard 
at  Westminster,  Pa. ;  in  battle  of  Gettysburg  and  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  that 
followed ;  in  skirmish  at  Halltown,  and  in  the  battle  of  Shepardstown ;  com- 
manded 1st  Maine  and  16th  Pa.  Cav.  on  reconnoissance  from  near  Auburn  to 
White  Plains,  through  Thoroughfare  and  Hopewell  Gaps,  Aug.  16  and  17  ;  com- 
manded regiment  upon  a  reconnoissance  to  the  Blue  Ridge  as  far  as  Sperryville, 
the  regiment  being  cut  off  twice  by  the  enemy  on  the  return,  Oct.  12  and  13 ; 


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conducted  a  reconnoissance  from  Centreville  to  Manassas,  finding  and  fighting 
the  enemy  Oct.  14 ;  commanded  1st  Maine  and  2d  Pa.  Cav.  in  a  movement  from 
Fayetteville  towards  Rappahannock  Station,  driving  the  enemy's  pickets  and  out- 
posts all  the  way,  and  fell  back  at  evening  by  orders,  Oct.  22 ;  repeated  the  move- 
ment with  the  same  force  Oct.  23,  meeting  firmer  resistance ;  commanded  regi- 
ment through  the  Mine  Run  campaign,  and  conducted  the  rear  guard  of  the  left 
column  of  the  army  on  its  retreat  from  Mine  Run  to  and  across  the  Rapidan, 
Nov.  26  to  Dec.  1  ;  commanded  four  regiments  from  Bealton  Station  to  Luray, 
finding  and  fighting  the  enemy  at  Little  Washington,  Sperryville,  and  Luray 
December  21  to  24 ;  commanded  regiment  as  part  of  a  reconnoissance  in  force 
from  Bealton  Station  to  Front  Royal  and  return,  fighting  the  enemy  at  Salem, 
Jan.  1  to  4,  '64 ;  commanded  regiment  on  a  reconnoissance  to  Sulphur  Springs 
and  Jefferson  April  18 ;  commanded  regiment  in  the  campaign  of  '64  from 
April  29  to  June  .24,  fighting  May  4;  reconnoissance  from  Chancellorsville  to 
Frederickaburg  and  return,  and  participating  in  the  fight  at  Todd's  Tavern, 
May  5 ;  hard  fight  at  Todd's  Tavern  May  7 ;  commanding  regiment  and  2d 
Pa.  at  Todd's  Tavern  May  8 ;  conducting  the  advance  from  Beaver  Dam  Station 
to  Ground  Squirrel  Bridge,  and  fighting  part  of  the  way,  May  10  ;  conducting 
rear  guard  of  the  cords,  having  a  severe  fight  near  Ground  Squirrel  Bridge  and  a 
skirmish  later  in  the  day  and  having  a  horse  shot  under  him,  May  11 ;  fighting  all 
day  in  front  of  Richmond  May  12  ;  conducting  the  regiment  and  the  pioneers  of 
the  division  from  HaxhalFs  Landing  to  the  Chickahominy  to  build  bridges,  and 
driving  off  the  enemy  May  16  to  18 ;  fighting  at  Hawes'  Shop  May  28 ;  command- 
ing regiment  and  2d  Penna.  in  the  fight  at  Barker's  Mills  June  2,  being  under  fire 
but  not  engaged  June  5  and  6  ;  fighting  at  Trevillian  Station  June  11 ;  conduct- 
ing a  reconnoisance  to  Louisa  Court-House  and  skirmishing  with  the  enemy  June 
12  ;  fighting  at  White  House  Landing  June  21 ;  commanded  regiment  at  the  bat- 
tle of  St.  Mary's  Church  June  24,  where  he  had  two  horses  shot  under  him  and  was 
himself  shot  through  the  thigh,  about  2  o'clock  in  the  afternoon,  but  did  not  re- 
linquish command  of  the  regiment  till  the  day  was  done ;  commanded  2d  Brigade 
in  the  severe  engagement  west  of  Ream's  Station  Aug.  23,  where  he  lost  three  reg- 
imental commanders  and  was  wounded  in  the  ankle ;  commanded  brigade  in  the 
battle  of  Ream's  Station  Aug.  25,  in  a  dash  from  the  Weldon  Railroad  to  and  be- 
yond Peeble's  Farm,  running  over  the  enemy's  pickets  and  outposts,  to  Sept.  2  ;  in 
a  skirmish  on  the  Jerusalem  plank  road  (cattle  raid)  Sept.  16 ;  in  the  fight  at 
Wyatt  Farm  Sept.  29,  and  under  fire  supporting  the  1st  Brigade  on  the  Vaughan 
road  Oct.  1 ;  commanded  3d  Brigade  in  the  battle  of  Boydton  plank  road  Oct.  27  ; 
charged  and  drove  the  enemy  at  Rowanty  Creek  and  again  at  Gravelly  Run,  formed 
on  the  right  of  infantry  on  the  plank  road  to  repel  an  assault  and  afterwards  pro- 
tected the  rear  of  the  2d  Corps  against  Hampton's  Cavalry  in  a  hard  fight  till  dark 
— four  separate  fights  in  four  different  places  in  one  day  ;  commanded  brigade  in 
reconnoissance  and  skirmish  down  Weldon  Railroad  Nov.  7 ;  in  movement  to 
Stony  Creek,  where  he  fought  and  defeated  the  enemy  Dec.  1,  and  in  movement 
to  Bellefield  Dec.  7-12,  skirmishing  with  enemy  8th,  fighting  him  9th,  covering 
the  rear  on  the  return  march  to  the  crossing  of  the  Nottaway,  and  fighting  the 
enemy  all  day  10th ;  commanded  brigade  in  Appomattox  campaign  March  29  to 
April  9,  '65 ;  in  the  fight  all  day  at  Dinwiddie  Court-House  (where  he  was  hit  in 
the  leg  by  a  bullet  which  had  passed  through  his  horse);  in  the  sharp  fight  at 
Jettersville  April  5,  in  the  attack  on  the  retreating  enemy's  flank,  and  in  the  bat- 
tles of  Sailor's  Creek  April  6,  at  Briery  Creek  and  at  Farmville  April  7,  and  at 
Appomattox  April  9 ;  commanded  brigade  in  movement  against  Johnston's  army 
April  24  and  following  days.  Commands  held — Regiment  from  May  5  to  June  7, 
'63  ;  1st  Me.  and  16th  Pa.  Cav.  on  reconnoissance  Aug.  16-17,  '63  ;  1st  Me.  and  2d 
Pa.  Cav.  Oct.  22,  '63 ;  four  regiments  from  Bealton  to  Luray  Dec.  21  to  24,  '63 ; 
brigade  Jan.  8  to  Feb.  17  (division  Feb.  11-12)  and  from  March  25  to  April  25, 
'64 ;  1st  Me.  and  2d  Pa.  at  Todd's  Tavern  May  8,  '64 ;  same  command  at  Barker's 
Mills  June  2,  '64 ;  brigade  Aug.  20,  '64 ;  division  on  the  Weldon  R.  R.  Aug.  21- 
22,  and  brigade  at  Ream's  Station  Aug.  23,  '64 ;  took  command  of  a  new  brigade 
(3d)  authorized  and  organized  especially  for  him  Oct.  18,  '64.  History — Was 


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under  fire  in  person  about  sixty  different  times ;  was  hit  by  bullets  three  times ; 
had  five  horses  shot  under  him. 

Smith,  Charles  S.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Vt.  Dec.  26, 1843.  Retir- 
ing year,  1907 ;  appointed  from  111.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1/62;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  18, 
'66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66;  trs.  to  Ord.  Nov.  1,  74;  Capt.  Aug.  2,  79.  Service— 
Asst.  at  Ft.  Monroe  Arsenal  75-6 ;  Asst.  at  N.  Y.  agency  76-81 ;  Principal  Asst. 
in  Ord.  Bureau  '81-83;  at  present  on  duty  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '90. 

Smith,  Edmund  D.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June 
13,79.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,79;  1st  Lieut.  Dec. 
3,  '89. 

Smith,  Erneste  V.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Smith,  Prank  G.  Born  in  Pennsylvania  February  16,  1840.  Retiring  year, 
1904;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Graduated  as  Civil  Engineer  at  Rensselaer  Poly- 
technic Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  class  of  1859.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art. 
Aug.  5,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  Captain  Feb.  5,  '67.  Brevet  raw*— Brevet 
Captain  Dec-  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone 
River,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Major  Sep.  20,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.  Honorably  mentioned — In  reports  on  battle  of 
Perry ville,  vol.  xvi.  pp.  1075-6;  Chickamauga,  vol.  xlii.  pp.  95,  404,  431,  Records 
of  the  Rebellion.  Service— At  Camp  Duncan  to  Dec.,  *61 ;  with  Battery  I,  4th 
Art.,  in  the  field  from  Jan.,  '62,  throughout  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  except  last 
campaign ;  in  garrison  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  from  May,  '64,  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  then 
with  Wilson's  Cavalry  Corps  (battery  equipped  as  a  horse  battery);  Gruntly 
Springs,  Miss.,  March  to  May,  '65 ;  Atlanta,  Ga.,  May  to  July,  '65  ;  Augusta,  Ga., 
July  to  Oct.,  '65 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  Oct.,  '65.  to  Feb.,  '67 ;  Fort 
Whipple,  Va..  Oct.,  '67;  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  Oct.,  '67,  to  July,  70;  Raleigh,  N. 
C.,  and  other  places  until  Nov.,  72 ;  Fort  Canby,  Wash.,  Dec.,  72,  to  July,  76  ; 
in  the  field  in  Nebraska  and  Dakota  Aug.,  76,  to  Jan.,  77;  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal., 
Feb.,  77,  to  July,  78;  in  the  field  in  Nevada,  Oregon  and  Idaho  July  to  Oct., 
78;  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Oct.,  78,  to  Jan.,  '80;  Presidio  of  San  Francisco  Jan., 
'80,  to  Sep.,  '81 ;  in  the  field  in  Arizona  Sep.  and  Oct.,  '81 ;  Plattsburg  Bks.,  N. 
Y.,  Nov.  13  to  30,  '81 ;  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.,  '81,  to  Sep.,  '82;  Fort  Snell- 
ing,  Minn.,  organizing  Light  Battery  F,  4th  Art.,  Sep.,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '86 ;  Fort 

Adams,  R.  I.,  Nov.,  '86,  to  May,  '89 ;  Fort  McPherson,  Ga.,  May,  '89,  to . 

Staff  positions  occupied— Adjutant  of  Camp  Duncan  Dec.,  '61 ;  staff  of  Maj.  Gen. 
D.  C.  Buell  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  Dec.,  '61,  to  Jan.,  '62.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc.— In 
the  siege  and  capture  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  April  and  May,  '62 ;  campaign  of  Buell 
against  Bragg,  ending  in  the  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky.,  Oct.  8,  '62 ;  in  the  opera- 
tions of  the  same  army  under  Rosecrans,  through  the  Murfreesboro',  Tullahoma 


and  Chickamauga  campaigns  to  Oct.  19,  '63 ;  siege  of  Chattanooga  and  battle  of 
Missionary  Ridge  Nov.  23-5,  '63;  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Dec.  15-16,  '64;  in 


Sep. 

Oct.,  '81.  Commands'  held— Cfommanding  Battery  I,  4th*  Art.,  from  Aug.,  62,  to 
Nov.,  '63 ;  Fort  Canby,  Wash.,  from  Dec.,  72,  to  July,  76 ;  in  charge  of  Red 
Cloud  Reservation  as  Acting  Indian  Agent  Dec.,  76 ;  battalion  of  three  batteries 
4th  Art.  in  the  field  Sep.  and  Oct.,  '81 ;  Plattsburg  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.,  '81. 

Smith,  Frederick  A.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  May  15, 
1849.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
class  of  73.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.,  June  13,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  June 
28,  78.  Service — Reported  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  from  graduating  leave  Sept.  30, 
73  ;  joined  company  at  Redding,  Cal.,  Oct.,  73,  which  was  detailed  as  guard  with 
Batt.  B,  4th  Art,  to  conduct  Modoc  Indian  prisoners  from  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon, 


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to  Fort  McPherson,  Neb. ;  on  duty  with  company  and  stationed  at  Angel  Island, 
Cal.,  until  July  15,  75 ;  on  detached  service  conducting  recruits  to  Fort  Yuma, 
Cal.,  from  May  17  to  June  20,  74;  absent  with  leave  for  4  months  from  July  15, 
75 ;  conducted  a  detachment  of  160  recruits  from  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.,  Nov.,  75 ;  joined  company  at  Camp  Bidwell,  Cal.,  Dec.  1,  75 ;  on  de- 
tached service  in  command  of  a  detachment  of  cavalry  sent  to  investigate  trouble 
between  Piute  Indians  and  settlers  at  Painter's  Flat,  Nev.,  May  30  to  June  6,  76  ; 
absent  with  leave  from  Sept.  17  to  Nov.  17,  78 ;  joined  at  Fort  Whipple,  Arizona, 
Nov.  17,  78 ;  building  ana  repairing  Military  Telegraph  Line,  from  April  30  to 
May  23,  79 ;  in  the  field  Nov.  23  to  Dec.  20,  '81 ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y., 
from  Sept.,  '82,  to  Aug.,  '87 ;  Competitor  in  Rifle  Competition,  Division  of  Atlan- 
tic, '85,  and  member  of  Hilton  Trophy  Team ;  one  of  the  Judges  at  a  prize  drill 
of  the  various  divisions  of  the  Order  of  the  "  Knights  of  Pythias  of  the  World  " 
at  Toronto,  Canada,  July,  '86,  by  authority  of  the  War  Department ;  Competitor 
in  Rifle  Contest  Division  of  the  Atlantic  and  member  of  Division  Team,  '86  ; 
member  of  Hilton  Trophy  Team,  Creedmoor,  N.  Y.,  '86 ;  one  of  the  Board  of 
Judges  of  the  National  Drill  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  May,  '87 ;  Range  Officer,  '87 ; 
in  charge  of  Post  and  property  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  July  19  to  August  24, 
'87  ;  at  Fort  Yates,  Dakota,  from  Sept.  1,  '87;  Competitor  Department  Rifle  Team 
Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  July,  '88  ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  from  May  17  to  Nov. 
17,  '89  ;  on  duty  at  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio,  since  Nov.  17,  '89.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Post  Adj.  A.  S.  O.  and  Post  Treas.  Camp  Bidwell,  Cal.,  from  Jan.  1, 
76,  to  Dec.  3,  77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  same  Post  July,  77,  to  Sept.,  78 ; 
Adjt.  12th  Inf.  Nov.  17,  78,  to  March  31, '87;  Post  Adj.,  A.  S.  O.  and  R.  O. 
Fort  Whipple,  Ariz.,  from  Nov.  17,  78,  to  Jan.  31,  79;  Acting  Engineer  Officer 
Dept.  of  Ariz.,  from  Jan.  31  to  Nov.,  79;  Post  Adj.  and  Treas.  A.  S.  O.  at  Fort 
Whipple,  A.  T.,  from  Oct.  11,  79,  to  Sept.,  '82 ;  Acting  Judge  Advocate  Depart- 
ment of  Arizona,  during  part  of  79 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  Arizona,  Sept.  9,  79  ; 
A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  in  connection  with  distribution  of  rations  to  Hualapai  Indians, 
Arizona,  Sept.  and  Oct.,  79 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  in  the  field  May,  '80 ;  Inspector  of 
Target  Ranges  Dept.  of  Ariz.,  '80 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  Arizona  Aug.  26  to  Aug.  30 
and  Oct.  1  to  Dec.  27,  '80 ;  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  issuing  rations  to  Hualapai 
Indians,  Arizona,  from  Dec.  16,  '80 ;  Acting  Chief  Comsy.  of  Subsistence  Dept. 
of  Arizona  Jan.  4  to  Feb.  2,  '81 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  Ariz.  July  6  to  July  13, 
'81 ;  Acting  Depot  Quartermaster  Whipple  Depot,  A.  T.,  Sept.  6  to  Oct.  28,  '81  ; 
in  charge  of  Office  of  Chief  Quartermaster  and  Chief  Commissary  Department 
of  Ariz.  Sept.  21  to  Oct.  28,  '81 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  Arizona  Oct.  31,  '81 ;  A. 
A.  A.  G.  in  the  field  Nov.  18  to  Dec.  20,  '81 ;  Acting  Chief  Commissary  Dept.  of 
Arizona  Feb.  1  to  July  1,  '82 ;  in  charge  Department  of  Arizona  Rifle  Contest 
Aug.,  '82 ;  on  detached  service  with  Comdg.  General  Dept.  of  Arizona  from  Nov. 
23  to  Dec.  20,  '81,  as  A.  A.  A. G. in  the  field;  Post  Adjutant, Signal, Recruiting  and 
Ordnance  Officer  Sept.  19,  '82,  to  March  31,  '87 ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak., 
May  1,  '88,  to  May  1,  '89.  Commands  held — Commanding  Co.  from  Jan.  1  to  13, 
74  ;  from  Sept.  10  to  Dec.  26,  74;  Co.  and  Post,  Camp  Bidwell,  Cal.,  Sept.  27  to 
Dec.,  77  ;  Post  of  Fort  Whipple,  A.  T.,  from  June  8  to  July  31,  '80 ;  Co.  A,  from 
Oct.  2  to  Nov.  11,  '80;  Co.  G,  from  July,  '88,  to  May  18,  '89;  Co.  B,  of  Instruction 
at  Columbus  Bks.,  Ohio. 

Smith,  Gilbert  C,  (Major  and  Quartermaster).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  June  27,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt. 
Co.  D,  5th  Cal.  Vol.  Inf.,  Sept.  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Dec.  27,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Cal.  Vol.  Inf.,  Dec.  27,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  24,  '64 ;  Capt.  A.  Qm.  May  18, 
'64;  accepted  July  25,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  3,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S.  Inf., 
May  12,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '66  ;  Capt.  A.  Qm.  Jan.  18,  '67 ;  accepted  May  13, 
'67  ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  from  Sept.  10,  '67,  to  Feb.  14,  '68  ;  Mai.  Qm.  Apr.  9,  '85. 

Smith,  George  R.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  May  7, 1850. 
Retiring  year  1914.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad. 
July  1,  70 ;  out  of  service  Dec.  10,  70 ;  reinstated  July  1,  71 ;  graduated  June 
16,  75.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  June  16,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  11, 
'81;  Maj.  Pm.  July  5,  '82;  accepted  July  19,  '82. 


552  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS    OF  U.  8.   ARMY.  SMI 

Smith,  Jacob  H.  (Captain  19th  Inf.  and  Brevet  Major).  Born  in  Ohio.,  Jan. 
29,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st 
Lieut.  2d  Ky.  Vol.  Inf.,  June  5,  '61 ;  Capt.  Jan.  28,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  29, 
'63  ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  June  25,  '63;  accepted  June  30,  '63;  hon.  must,  out 
Oct.  21,  '65 ;  Capt.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Mar.  7,  '67  ;  accepted  May  1,  '67;  Maj.  Judge 
Adv.  May  25,  '69;  accepted  May  26,  '69;  app.  of  Maj.  Judge  Adv.  revoked  by 
the  President  Dec.  10,  '69,  and  reversed  to  position  of  Capt  of  Inf.  unassigned 
Mar.  25,  '69;  assd.  to  19th  Inf.,  Dec.  15,  '70.  Brevet  raw£— Bvt.  Maj.  Mar.  7,  '67, 
for  gallant  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  April  6,  '62.  Service— Was  in 
service  continuously  from  8th  day  of  May,  '61,  to  31st  Oct,  '65 ;  served  in  Western 
Virginia  until  Jan.,  '62,  and  was  wounded  in  an  engagement  at  Barboursville, 
Virginia,  and  in  engagements  on  that  line ;  served  in  Jan.,  '62,  Buell's  army  until 
Shiloh,  Tenn.,  where  he  was  severely  wounded ;  on  frontier  and  other  duty  since 
the  close  of  the  war;  under  orders  from  the  Dept.  of  Texas  to  the  Dept.  of  the 
East,  '90. 

Smith,  James  M.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  29th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.,  Dec.  8,  '64  ; 
hon.  must,  out  Nov.  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.,  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  Apr. 
17,  '66  ;  trs.  to  28th  Inf.,  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  30,  '66;  unassigned  March 
31,  '69;  retired  Dec.  31,  70,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Smith,  Jared  A.  (Lieut.  Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Me.  July  6,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1/58  ;  graduated  June  17,  '62.  Actual  rani— 2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '63;  Capt.  June  25,  '64;  Major  Jan.  13,  '74;  Lieut.  Col. 
April  7,  '88.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va. ;  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion.  Service — Assistant 
Engineer  of  army  corps  under  Major  General  Banks,  in  Northern  Virginia,  July 
10  to  Nov.  24,  '62 ;  on  leave  of  absence  and  in  hospital  from  injuries  and  sick- 
ness incurred  in  field  from  Aug.  28  to  Nov.  22,  '62 ;  Assistant  Professor  Geography, 
History  and  Ethics,  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Nov.  26,  '62,  to  Aug.  11,  '63;  Assist- 
ant Engineer  in  construction  of  fortifications  and  batteries  on  coast  of  Maine 
Aug.  19,  '63,  to  Aug.  9,  '64;  on  engineer  recruiting  service  Dec.  1,  '63,  to  Aug.  9, 
'64;  Assistant  Engineer  of  defenses  of  Baltimore,  Md.,  Aug.  10  to  Sept.  *J:2, 
of  Fort  Montgomery,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  8,  '64,  to  March  2,  '65,  and  of  Fort  Ontario,  N. 
Y.  (in  local  charge),  March  3,  65,  to  Nov.,  '66 ;  Assistant  Engineer  on  harbor  im- 
provements on  Lake  Ontario  '66;  Superintending  Engineer  of  construction  of 
defenses  of  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  and  improvement  of  Plymouth  Beach,  Mass., 
Nov., '66,  to  June  1,  '69;  of  examinations  for  improvement  of  Taunton  River 
and  Duxbury  Beach,  Mass.,  '68;  Assistant  Engineer  on  Geodetic  Survey  of  the 
Northern  Lakes  June  1,  '69,  to  April  1,  '71 ;  and  on  surveys  and  plans  for  a  harbor 
of  refuge  in  Lake  Huron  April  1,  '71,  to  Dec.  1,  '73 ;  on  leave  of  absence  in 
Europe  May  28  to  Sept.  26,  '73 ;  Assistant  Engineer  on  defenses  of  Key  West  and 
Dry  Tortugas,  Fla.,  Dec.  12,  '73,  to  Jan.  29,  '74;  Superintending  Engineer  of  con- 
struction of  defenses  of  Key  West  and  Dry  Tortugas,  Fla.,  and  of  construction 
and  repair  of  light-houses  in  Seventh  District  Jan.  29,  '74,  to  Dec.  16,  76 ;  Super- 
intending Engineer  Wabash  River  improvements,  Ind.  and  111.,  Jan.  22,  '76,  to 
July  16,  '84;  of  improvements  of  harbors  of  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  and  New 
Buffalo,  Mich.,  July  1,  '78,  to  July  16, '84;  of  surveys  and  improvements  on 
White  River,  Ind.,  July  8,  '78,  and  of  various  surveys  on  the  Kankakee  River, 
Ind.,  and  111.,  to  July  16,  '74 ;  Consulting  Engineer  in  selection  of  plans  for  state- 
house  in  Indiana  in  77 ;  and  of  various  civil  works  77  to  '84;  Engineer  of  5th 
and  6th  Light- House  Districts  June  20,  '84,  to  Feb.  18,  '86 ;  in  charge  of  numer- 
ous river  and  harbor  improvements  and  surveys  in  Me.  and  N.  H.,  and  in  charge 
of  the  construction  of  the  defenses  of  Penobscot  River,  Kennebec  River,  and 
Portland  Harbor,  Maine,  and  of  Portsmouth  Harbor,  Maine  and  New  Hamp- 
shire, from  Feb.  28,  '86,  to  date ;  member  of  Board  of  Engineers  under  Act  of 
Congress  March  2,  '89,  to  examine  coast  of  Texas  and  report  upon  subject  of  a 
Deep  Water  Harbor,  March  16  to  Dec.  16,  '89.  Battle*,  skirmish**,  etc.— Engaged 


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in  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Va.,  Aug.  9,  '62 ;  also  in  skirmishes  near  Rappa- 
hannock,  Bealton  and  Catlett  Stations  in  Aug.,  '62. 

Smith,  John  E.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Co\.  45th  111.  Vol.  Inf. 
July  23,  '61;  Brig.  Gen.  Nov.  29,  '62;  accepted  Dec.  15,  '62;  hon.  must,  out 
Apr.  30,  '66 ;  Col.  27th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  29,  '66 ;  unassigned 
Mar.  15,  '69 ;  assd.  to  15th  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70 ;  trs.  to  14th  Inf.  Dec.  20,  70 ;  retired 
May  19,  '81,  for  being  over  62  years  of  age.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss. ;  Maj. 
Gen.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Savannah,  Ga.; 
December,  '64;  Maj.  Gen.  Vol.  Jan.  12,  '65,  for  faithful  and  efficient  services  and 
for  gallantry  in  action.  /Service — In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  in  the  field 
with  the  Army  of  the  West ;  in  the  campaigns  against  Forts  Henry  and  Donel- 
son,  and  succeeding  campaigns  of  that  Army ;  on  frontier  duty  from  close  of  the 
war  to  retirement.  Commands  held — Assigned  to  the  command  of  the  8th  Divi- 
sion, left  wing,  16th  Army  Corps,  Dec.,  '62  ;  Commanding  1st  Division,  17th  Army 
Corps,  June,  '63 ;  Division  transferred  to  the  15th  Army  Corps,  Sept.,  '63 ;  Relieved 
from  duty  with  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  April,  '65 ;  Commanding  District  of 
West  Tennessee  to  April,  '66.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  capture  of 
Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  Tenn.,  battle  of  Shiloh,  siege  of  Corinth,  action  of 
Meadow  Station,  and  the  Mississippi  campaign ;  in  the  expedition  to  Yazoo  Pass, 
battles  of  Fort  Gibson,  Raymond,  Jackson,  Champion  Hill,  and  Big  Black  River; 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Atlanta  campaign,  May  to  Sept., 
'64;  Sherman's  Georgia  and  Carolina  campaign,  Nov.,  '64,  to  April,  '65,  and  battle 
of  Bentonville,  N.  C. 

Smith,  Joseph  R.  (Colonel  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y.  1831.  Retiring 
year  1895;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  15, 
'54;  accepted  Feb.  28,  '55 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  16,  '59 ;  Maj.  Surg.  June  11,  '62; 
Lieut.-Col.  Surg.  Jan.  9,  '85  ;  Col.  Surg.  Feb.  9,  '90.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.- 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  superior  ability  and  excellent  management  of  the  affairs  of 
his  department ;  Bvt.  Col.  Nov.  22,  '66,  for  meritorious  services  and  devotion  to 
the  sick  during  the  prevalence  of  the  Cholera  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.  Honorably 
mentioned — Recommended  by  his  commanding  general  for  the  Brev  of  Brig.-Gen. 
Service—  At  Ft.  Mclntosh,  Texas,  '54;  Jan.,  '55,  accompanied  expedition  of  Maj. 
Pat.  Calhoun  against  hostile  Indians  in  Wichita  Mts.;  at  Ringgold  Ba/racks,  Apr., 
'55  ;  with  1st  Inf.  at  San  Antonio  July,  '55;  at  Ft.  McKavett  to  Aug.,  '56;  on  duty 
at  Camp  Verde,  the  place  selected  for  acclimation  and  breeding  of  camels  in  '57  ; 
chief  medical  officer  6th  column  of  the  Utah  expedition  in  '58  ;  at  Ft.  Lancaster, 
Texas,  '59-60;  asst.  med.  director  Dept.  of  Texas  '61;  captured  and  made  prisoner 
of  war  at  San  Antonio  April,  '61 ;  paroled  and  exchanged  ;  organized  genl.  hos- 
pitals in  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  June,  '61 ;  in  charge  of  same  till  July,  '62  ;  member 
of  Retiring  Boards  '61-2,  79,  '83,  '85,  '87,  '88-90 ;  member  of  Board  to  revise  regu- 
lations of  the  Medical  Dept.  Aug.,  '62;  senior  assistant  in  office  of  Surg.  Genl.  to 
Sept.,  '63  ;  member  of  boards  for  the  examination  of  Asst.  Surgs.  for  promotion 
'62-3  ;  appointed  by  the  President  acting  Surg.  General  in  Aug.,  '62,  and  by  S.  O. 
384,  A.  G.  O.,  Wash.,  '63 ;  again  assigned  to  duty  in  the  Bureau  of  Surgeon  Genl. 
as  Acting  Surgeon  General  Medical  Director  Army  of  the  Arkansas,  winter  of 
'63-64 ;  Medical  Director  7th  Army  Corps  and  Dept.  of  Arkansas  '64-5-6  ;  Med. 
Director  4th  Mil.  Dist.  '67 ;  Post  Surg.  Jeff.  Barracks  to  April,  71 ;  Post  Surg. 
Ft.  Wayne,  Detroit,  to  Oct.,  74 ;  accompanied  1st  Inf.  as  Medical  Officer  from 
Dept.  of  the  Lakes  to  Dakota  ;  Post  Surg.  Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  to  June,  79 ;  Medical 
Director  Dept.  of  Texas  from  June,  79,  to  Dec.,  '85 ;  selected  and  detailed  to  rep- 
resent the  Med.  Dept.  of  the  army  at  meetings  of  the  Am.  Med.  Assn.  and  Am. 
Pub.  Health  Assn.  for  the  years  74-5-6-7-8,  '80-2-3-4-5;  Vice- President  Am. 
Med.  Assn.  77-8 ;  detailed  by  the  Secretary  of  War  to  represent  the  medical  corps 
of  the  army  at  the  International  Medical  Congress  which  convened  at  Philadel- 
phia Sept.,  76  ;  Attending  Surgeon  New  York  City  Dec.,  '85,  to  Dec.,  '87  ;  Presi- 
dent Army  Medical  Board  for  examination  of  candidates  for  appointments  as 
Asst.  Surgeons  '87  ;  member  of  Board  to  prepare  rules  and  regulations  for  the 

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government  of  the  newly-organized  Hospital  Corps  of  the  Army  April,  '87  ;  se- 
lected by  the  Surgeon  General  to  represent  the  Medical  Corps  of  the  Army  at  the 
9th  International  Medical  Congress,  of  which  Congress  was  Vice-President  Sept., 
'87  ;  Medical  Director  Dept.  of  Dakota  '87-8  ;  Medical  Director  Dept.  of  Arizona 
'88-9-90.  History— (Son  of  Bvt.  Brig.-Genl.  Jos.  R.  Smith,  U.  S.  A.);  received 
degree  of  A.  B.  from  University  of  Michigan  in  '48,  and  A.  M.  from  same  university 
iny51 ;  employed  as  engineer  by  Topographical  Bureau  in  '50;  laying  out  boundary 
line  between  the  Creeks  and  Cherokees,  and  in  '51  locating  territorial  roads  in 
Minnesota ;  rec'd  degree  of  M.  D.  from  University  of  Buffalo  in  '53 ;  author  of 
papers  published  on  the  "Ration  of  the  Soldier,"  on  "  Retiremente  in  the  Army,*' 
on  " Compulsory  Retirement,"  on  "Comparative  Sickness  and  Mortality  in  the 
Army,"  on  "Disease  among  Texas  Cattle,"  and  "Observations  on  Cattle  Tempera- 
tures and  Relative  Weights  of  Liver  and  Spleen  ;"  author  of  papers  read  before 
9th  Int.  Med.  Cong,  on  the  best  "Ration  for  the  Soldier  "  and  the  "  Best  Form  of 
report  of  Sick  and  Wounded." 

Smith,  Leslie  (Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland,  May  15,  1825.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp'l  and  Sergt. 
Gen.  Ser.  July  27,  '49,  to  July  27,  '54 :  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  April  30,  '61 ;  accepted 
May  1,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  11,  '61 ;  Capt.  April  6,  '62;  Major  2d  Inf.  May  21, 
'80;  Lieut.  Col.  20th  Inf.  Oct.  8,  '85;  retired  May  15,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Major  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — 
Joined  principal  recruiting  depot,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  Aug., '49;  detailed 
as'clerk  in  depot  office  Sep.,  '49  ;  appointed  chief  clerk  July,  '50,  performing  the 
duties  till  July  27,  '54,  when  discharged  by  expiration  of  service ;  appointed  pay- 
master's clerk  to  Major  R.  H.  Chilton,  paymaster  U.  S.  Army  in  '54,  and  remained 
on  duty  with  him  till  he  resigned  April  29,  '61,  having  served  five  years  of  the 
time  in  Texas;  ordered  to  report  to  tne  Com.  Gen.  of  Sub.  in  Washington,  D.  C., 
for  duty;  reported  for  duty  May  10,  '61,  and  was  assigned  to  the  duty  of  receiving 
and  issuing  the  subsistence  stores  to  the  large  army  then  forming  in  and  around 
Washington ;  remaining  on  this  duty  until  Oct.,  '63,  having  accounted  for  more 
than  twenty  million  dollars'  worth  of  stores;  and  six  months  after  being  relieved 
accounts  were  closed  in  the  Treasury  Dep.  without  an  error  or  one  cent  of  loss  to 
the  government;  reported  for  duty  with  regiment  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Oct.  31, 
'63;  provost  marshal  of  Algiers,  La.,  from  Nov.  22,  '63,  till  Feb.  29,  '64;  with 
regiment  until  April  26,  '68,  when  ordered  to  Dep.  of  the  South  as  Commissary  of 
Musters ;  reported  for  duty  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C.  May  26,  '64,  and  remained  on 
duty  till  Sep.,  '66,  the  last  year  in  Charleston  performing  the  duties  of  mustering 
officer  in  addition  to  those  of  commissary  of  musters;  with  regiment  at  Jackson 
Barracks,  New  Orleans,  La.,  from  Sep.,  '66,  till  March,  '69 ;  Judge  Advocate  of  a 
military  commission  in  New  Orleans,  La.,  trying  citizens  from  Jan.  till  Sep.,  '67, 
when  taken  down  with  yellow  fever ;  in  the  field  in  the  fall  of  '76  disarming  Sioux 
Indians  ;  at  Fort  Sully  from  May  until  Nov., '77;  made  a  winter  march  from  Fort 
Sully  to  Standing  Rock ;  struck  by  a  blizzard  Jan.  3,  '78,  and  lost  two  men  frozen 
to  death ;  all  officers  and  men  were  more  or  leas  frost-bitten ;  with  company  at 
Standing  Rock  until  May,  '78,  when  ordered  to  Black  Hills ;  at  Camp  Bear  Butte, 
Black  Hills,  from  June  22  until  Sep.  20,  '78,  and  at  FortMeade,  Dakota,  until  the 
post  was  completed  ;  in  the  meantime  out  with  company  as  escort  to  an  engineer 
party  surveying  the  Cheyenne  River  from  the  Fort  Pierre  crossing  to  its  mouth  at 
the  Mo.  River  ;  regiment  being  under  orders  for  Tex.,  left  Fort  Meade  with  four 
companies  May  13,  and  arrived  at  Fort  Randall,  Dakota,  May  22,  '80 ;  granted 
four  months'  leave ;  with  four  companies  of  the  1st  Inf.  from  Fort  Randall  to 
Yankton,  remaining  on  duty  with  regiment  until  arrival  at  Saint  Joseph,  Mo., 
where  leave  of  absence  was  taken  advantage  of  June  1,  '80;  reported  to  Com'd'g 
General  Dep.  of  the  Columbia,  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  Oct.  6,  '80,  and  as- 
signed to  temporary  duty  at  Dep.  H'dq'rs  as  chief  commissary  of  subsistence  of 
the  Dep. ;  relieved  Nov.  15  and  assigned  to  Camp  Spokane,  W.  T. ;  at  Camp  and 
Fort  Spokane  from  Dec.,  13,  '80,  until  Sep.  30,  '82,  when  trans,  to  Fort  Lapwai, 
Idaho  ;  at  latter  post  from  Oct.  24,  '82,  till  Aug.  12,  '84,  when  the  post  was  aban- 
doned ;  at  Fort  Klamath,  Ore.,  from  Oct.  26,  '84,  till  Oct.  12,  '85 ;  trans,  to  the 


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Dep.  of  Dak.,  arriving  at  Fort  Maginnis,  M.  T.,  Nov.  12,  '85 ;  remained  to  Nov., 
'88 ;  on  D.  S.  Nov.,  '86,  till  Nov.,  '87 ;  Nov.  15,  '88,  ordered  home  to  await  retire- 
ment. Commands  held — In  command  of  four  companies  in  the  field  in  the  fall  of 
'76  ;  Fort  Sully  from  May  to  Nov.,  '77  ;  in  command  of  four  companies  from  Fort 
Meade  to  Fort  Randall  May  13  to  May  22,  '80 ;  in  command  of  four  companies, 
1st  Inf.,  from  Fort  Randall  to  Yankton  ;  Camp  and  Fort  Spokane  Dec.  13,  '80,  to 
Sep.  30,  '82 ;  Fort  Lapwai,  Idaho,  from  Oct.  24,  '82,  till  Aug.  12,  '84 ;  Fort  Kla- 
math,  Ore.,  Oct.  26,  '84,  to  Oct.  12,  '85  ;  temporary  command  of  Fort  Maginnis, 
M.  T.,  Dec.  12,  '85,  to  Jan.  26,  '86;  permanent  command  from  April  16,  '86,  till 
Nov.  15,  '88  ;  in  command  of  the  20th  Inf.  from  Nov.,  '86,  till  Nov.,  '87.  . 

Smith,  Oskaloosa  M.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Indianapolis,  Ind., 
Oct.  11,  '45.  Retiring  year  1911.  App.  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  Rank — 
Mus.  Co.  "  I "  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  13th  Ind.  Inf.  Dec.  1,  '61,  to  Nov.  30,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut, 
and  Adj.  155th  Ind.  Inf.  April  25,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  4,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  81st 
Inf.  June  18,  '67 ;  accepted  Aug.  6,  '67 ;  transferred  to  22d  Inf.  May  15,  '69;  1st 
Lieut.  June  28,  '76.  Honorably  mentioned — Mentioned  in  the  report  of  Colonel 
E.  S.  Otis,  with  reference  to  an  engagement  with  the  Indians  at  Clear  Creek, 
Mont.,  Oct.  15,  '76.  Service— Served  in  Western  Virginia  in  Dec.,  '61;  from  Jan. 
to  March,  '62,  at  Green  Spring  Run,  Va. ;  in  Shields'  Division  in  the  Shenandoah 
Valley  during  his  Campaign  of  '62 ;  at  Harrison's  Landing,  Va.,  July,  '62 ;  at 
Suffolk,  Va.,  Aug.  '62,  to  May,  '63 ;  on  Morris  and  Folly  Islands,  S.  C.,  from 
Aug.  '63,  to  Feb.  '64 ;  at  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  from  Feb.  to  May,  '64 ;  in  the  Army 
of  the  James  May  to  Nov.,  '64 ;  in  Front  at  Petersburg  and  at  Cold  Harbor ; 
served  in  Virginia  and  Delaware  July  to  Aug.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Totten,  D.T.,  Oct., '67, 
to  July,  '69;  served  in  the  field  many  times  during  that  period ;  at  Fort  Sully,  D. 
T.,  July,  '69,  to  Aug.,  70;  at  Crow  Creek  Agency,  D.T.,  Aug.,  '70,  to  May,  71 ;  at 
Fort  Sully  and  on  the  expedition  to  the  Yellowstone  River  May  to  Nov.,  71 ;  at 
Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  May,  72,  to  June.  74 ;  during  part  of  that  time  served  at 
Indian  Agencies  and  on  the  Yellowstone  expedition  of  73;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich., 
July  to  Sept.,  74;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  Sept.,  74,  to  May,  75,  during  the  White 
League  difficulties ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  May,  75,  to  July,  76;  in  Montana 
during  the  Sioux  Campaign  July,  76  to  July,  77 ;  at  Chicago,  111.,  during  the 
riots  July,  77  ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  Aug.,  77,  to  June,  79 ;  at  Fort  McKavett, 
Tex.,  July  to  Nov.,  79 ;  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Nov.,  79,  to  Nov.,  '82;  at  Santa  Fe, 
N.  M.,  Nov.  22/82,  to  Feb.  23,  '83;  at  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  March  to  Nov.,'83;  at  Santa 
F6,  N.  M.,.Nov.  5,  '83,  to  May  1,  '84;  on  staff  duty  May  8,  '84,  to  May  22,  '88; 

Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  Jan.  '89,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  22d  Inf. 

Jan.  25,  79,  to  Oct.  1,  '81;  Adj.  22d  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '81,  to  May  22,  '84;  A.  D.  C.  to 
Brig. -General  Stanley  May  8,  '84,  to  May  22,  '88  ;  Insp.  rifle  practice  Dept.  Tex. 
Nov.  5,  '84.  to  Dec.  31,  '88 ;  Act.  Engineer  Officer  Dept.  Tex.  March  29  to  Oct.  4, 
'86 ;  Act.  Insp.  General  Dept.  Tex.  July  1  to  Sept.  5,  '86  ;  Act.  Asst.  Adj.  General 
Dept.  Tex.  Sept.  26,  '87,  to  Feb.  15,  '88,  and  from  April  2  to  Oct.  15,  '88.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Commanded  the  detachment  of  the  22d  Infantry  in  the  fight  with 
the  Brule  Indians  in  their  attack  on  Ponca  Agency,  D.  T.,  June  14,  72. 

Smith,  Rodney  (Colonel  and  Ass't  Paymaster  General).  Born  in  Vermont 
Jan.  3,  1829.  Retiring  year  1893.  Appointed  from  Kentucky — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank — Major,  Paymaster,  Feb.  23,  '64 ;  accepted  March  4,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.,  Dep. 
Paymaster  Gen'l,  Jan.  24,  '81 ;  Colonel,  Ass't  Paymaster  Gen'l,  Dec.  8,  '86. 

Smith,  Sebree  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Missouri.  Appointed  from 
Kansas.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '66 ;  graduated  June  15,  70. 
Actual  rank—2&  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  4,  72  ;  trans, 
to  2d  Art.  Feb.  9,  77  (to  rank  in  Art.  Nov.  16,  74.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Regt.  Quartermaster  6th  Cav.  from  May  17,  73,  to  April  4,  74;  Regt.  Quarter- 
master 2d  Art.  from  Jan.  20,  '81,  to  May  5,  '87. 

Smith,  Thomas  C.  H.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Lieut.  Col.  1st  Ohio  Vol.  Cav. 
Sept.  5, '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  25,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  Nov.  29,  '62;  accepted 
Sept.  27,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66 ;  Major,  Paymaster  U.  S.  A.,  April  17, 
78 ;  accepted  May  6,  78 ;  retired  March  24,  '83,  by  operation  of  law. 


556  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  SMI 

Smith,  Thomas  M  K.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  May  19, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private, 
Corporal  and  Sergt.  Co.  B,  1st  Batt.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from  March  31,  '64,  to  July 

23,  *64 ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  July  2,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '64 ;  accepted  July  23, 
'64;  trans,  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Captain  March  7,  '67;  unassigned  May  19. 
'69;  assigned  to  23d  Inf.  Dec.  15,  '70.     Staff  positions  occupied—  Quartermaster  3d 
Batt.  17th  Inf.  from  Oct.  31,  '65,  to  Aug.  15,  '66. 

Smith,  William  (Brigadier  General,  Paymaster  General).  Born  in  Vt. 
March  26, '31.  Retiring  year  1895;  appointed  from  Minn.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Add.  P.  M.  August  29,  '61;  accepted  Sept.  4,  '61;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March 
13,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '66 ;  Major  P.  M.  Jan.  17,  '67 ;  accepted  March  26, 
67;  Lieut.  Col.  Dep.  P.  M.  Gen.  Sept.  6,  '88;  Brig,  and  Paymaster  General  March 
10,  '90 ;  accepted  March  15,  '90.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — He  reported 
for  duty  in  Washington  in  Sept.,  '61,  where  he  remained  until  Feb.,  '62,  when  or- 
dered to  Louisville,  Ky.,  where  he  remained  two  years  and  a  half,  employed  in 
field  payments  in  Kentucky  and  Tennessee.  In  the  fall  of  '64  was  ordered  to  St. 
Paul,  and  was  on  duty  there  until  mustered  out  July  20,  '66.  Since  his  reappoint- 
ment  he  has  served  two  years  in  Louisville,  one  year  in  San  Antonio,  two  years 
in  New  Orleans,  one  year  in  Sioux  City,  seven  vears  in  St.  Paul,  two  years  in 
Washington,  four  years  in  St.  Paul,  two  years  in  Chicago,  one  and  a  half  years  in 
St.  Paul,  and  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  since  March  26,  '90.  History— March  26  was 
his  birth-day;  March  26  date  of  acceptance  of  appointment  as  Paymaster  in  '67; 
March  26  reported  in  Washington  as  Pm.  Genl.  His  father  was  Lieut.  Israel 
Smith,  who  served  as  Paymaster  in  the  war  of  1812.  His  letter  of  acceptance  was 
written  in  Orwell,  Vt.,  May  15,  '13,  and  marked  as  received  in  Washington  May 

24,  '13.     He  was  Paymaster  of  the  30th  Inf.,  and  served  something  over  a  year, 
when  he  resigned. 

Smith,  William  P.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vt.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Vt.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '41  ;  graduated  July  1, 
'45.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Eng.  July  1,  '45;  2d  Lieut.  July  14,  '49; 
1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '53;  Capt.  (14  yrs.  *er.)  July  1,  '59;  Trans,  to  Eng.  March  3, 
'63 ;  Major  March  3,  '63  ;  Col.  3d  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.,  July  22,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Aug.  13, 
'61 ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '61 ;  Mai.  Gen.  July  4,  '62 ;  accepted  Aug.  4,  '62  ;  Exp.  by 
Con.  Lim.  March  4,  '63;  Brig.  Gen.  March  4,  '63;  Major  Gen.  March  9,  '64; 
accepted  March  24,  '64;  resigned  Nov.  4,  '65  ;  App.  Maj.  of  Eng.  March  1,  '89, 
to  rank  from  Feb.  27,  '89  ;  retired  March  1,  '89,  Act  Feb.  14,  '89.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  June  28,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
White  Oak  Swamp,  Va.;  Col.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallanj  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn  ;  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics,  M.  A.  from  Sept.  4,  '55,  to  Sept  8,  '56. 

Smith,  William  H.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '79;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  rani-— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 

Smither,  Robert  Q.  (Captain  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  Ind.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ind.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  I,  26th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  July  28,  '61  ; 
discharged  Nov.  4,  '62 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  H,  7th  Ind.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  Aug.  9,  '63,  to 
Sept.  29,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Ind.  Vol.  Cav.  Sept.  30,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '65 ; 
hon.  must,  out  Feb.  18,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '67;  accepted 
July  18,  '67  ;  Capt.  Nov.  18,  '81 ;  retired  May  10,  '88,  for  disability  from  wound 
in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  10th  Cav.  from  Jan.  25,  77,  to 
Nov.  18,  '81.  Service— Served  in  107th  Regiment  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  from  July  9  to 
July  18,  '63,  inclusive  (during  Morgan's  raid  through  Indiana) ;  re-entered  the 
service  in  7th  Regiment  Ind.  Cav.  Vol.;  commissioned  as  captain  of  same  company 
June  1,65,  but  could  not  muster  as  such  until  mustered  out  at  Austin,  Texas,  Feb. 
18,  '66,  on  account  of  the  officer  who  was  commissioned  as  major  not  being  able 
to  muster  in  as  such,  the  regiment  being  reduced  below  the  authorized  number; 


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he  performed  the  duties  of  captain  from  date  of  receiving  commission  as  such, 
and  conducted  company  from  Austin,  Texas,  to  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  as  its  captain, 
and  where  it  was  disbanded  March  16,  '66  ;  the  company  then  being  designated 
as  Co.  A,  it  having  been  consolidated  with  Co.  I  in  Sept.,  '65 ;  was  severely 
wounded  through  the  base  of  the  neck  in  the  sabre  charge  of  his  regiment  at  the 
battle  of  Okolona,  Miss.,  Feb.  22,  '64 ;  in  a  charge  of  the  regiment  at  the  battle 
of  Egypt  Station,  Miss.,  on  General  Grierson's  raid,  Dec.  28,  '64,  was  severely 
wounded  in  the  right  thigh  ;  during  the  last  three  months  that  he  was  connected 
with  the  7th  Ind.  Cav.  served  on  the  staff  of  General  George  A.  Custer  as  com- 
mander of  his  escort,  consisting  of  two  companies ;  organized  and  commanded 
for  several  years  troop  K,  10th  Cav.;  A.  A.  A.  and  C.  C.  S.  with  troops  in  the  field 
Sept.  10  to  Nov.  30,  74 ;  post  adjutant  Fort  Coiicho,  Texas,  from  Feb.  5,  77,  to 
March  19,  '80 ;  A.  A.  A.  District  of  the  Pecos  Jan.  28,  78,  to  Feb.  7,  '81. 

Smoke,  Samuel  A.  (Second  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Fla.  Appointed 
from  Fla.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf. 
Sept.  30,  '87. 

Sniffen,  Culver  C.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Jan.  1, 1844. 
Retiring  year  1908;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major  Pm. 
March  3,  77  ;  accepted  March  6,  77. 

Snyder,' James  A.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Retired;  appointed 
from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Id  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted 
Aug.  10,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  3,  '63 ;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  '67  ;  retired  Nov.  13,  '89,  for 
disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;  Capt.  July  2,  '63,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff"  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from  Feb.,  '62,  to  Nov.,  '64;  Adjt.  3d  U.  S.  Infantry  from 
Jan.  1,  '66,  to  Aug.  6,  '66. 

Snyder,  Simon  (Lieut.  Col.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Feb.  9,  1839.  Retiring 
year  1903 ;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th U.S.  Inf.  April 
26,  '61 ;  ace.  May  6,  '61 ;  Capt.  July  1,  '63 ;  Maj.  llth  Inf.  March  10,  '83  ;  trs.  to  5th 
Inf.  May  17,  '83  ;  Lieut.  Col.  10th  Inf.  Jan.  2,  '88.  /Service— At  Governor's  Island, 
New  York,  to  Sept.,  '61 ;  in  charge  of  Recruiting  Rendezvous,  Detroit,  Mich.,  to 
Nov.,  '62;  and  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  May,  '63;  at  Harrisburg,  Peiin.,  to  Nov., '64, 
on  Mustering  and  Disbursing  duty ;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Couch  during  the  rebel  raid 
into  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania,  '64  ;  Acting  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Torbert,  com. 
Cavalry  Corps,  Middle  Military  Division ;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Merritt  in  Sheri- 
dan's Campaign,  spring  of  '65 ;  Mustering  and  Disbursing  duty,  Louisville,  Ky., 
May,  '65,  to  May,  66  ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Aug.,  '66  ;  at  Fort 
Garland,  C.  T.,  to  May,  '67;  at  Pueblo,  C.  T.,  to  July,  '67;  at  Fort  Reynolds,  C. 
T.,  to  Oct.,  '67  ;  at  Cedar  Point,  C.  T.,  and  various  other  posts  from  '67  to  '90,  his 
present  station  being  Fort  Marcy  N.  M. 

Sparrow,  Solomon  B.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Mattapoisett,  Mass., 
April  26,  1855.  Retiring  year  1919.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  78.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut. 
April  1,  '85.  Service— With  Co.  Camp  Harney,  Oreg.,  Oct.  7,  78,  to  Jan.  2,  79; 
with  Co.  E,  1st  Cav.,  in  charge  of  prisoners;  Batt.  1st  Cav.,  moving  Piute-Ban- 
nock  war  prisoners  from  Camp  Harney,  Oreg.,  to  Yakima  Indian  Agency,  Wash- 
ington, to  May  2,  79;  with  Co.  Camp  Harney  to  June  13,  '80;  D.  S.,  abandoning 
old  Fort  Harney,  to  Aug.  30,  '80;  with  Co.  Fort  Canby,  Washington,  to  Jan.  22, 
'81 ;  sick  leave  to  March  4,  '81 ;  with  Co.  Fort  Stevens,  Oregon,  to  Sept.  16,  '81  ; 
D.  S.  Fort  Stevens  to  Dec.  16,  '81 ;  with  regiment  Vancouver  Bks.  to  April  9,  '82, 
spec,  duty ;  in  charge  Vancouver  Bks.  Ord.  Depot  to  June  24,  '82 ;  with  regiment 
Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  to  Aug.  4,  '82 ;  on  leave  to  Aug.  28,  '82 ;  with  regiment 
Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  to  April  19,  '83 ;  D.  S.  with  Co.  in  field  to  Aug.  27,  '83 ; 
with  regiment  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  to  April  9,  '84 ;  special  duty  Hdqrs.  Dept. 
Columbia;  in  charge  J.  A.  Office  to  May  13,  '84,  and  June  2  to  25,  '84;  with  regt. 
changing  station  June  25  to  July  2,  '84;  with  Co.  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  to 
Oct.  20,  '84;  on  leave  to  April  20,  '85;  1st  Lieut.  April  1,  '85;  with  regt.  Fort 


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Sidney,  Neb.,  to  date,  except  on  leave  Oct.  27,  '87,  to  April  15,  '88,  and  Oct.  5, 
'89,  to  Feb.  5,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  A.  A.  Qm.,  A.  C.  S.,  Batt.  1st 
Cav.,  en  route  from  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  to  Yakima  Indian  Agency,  W.  T., 
Jan.  2  to  May  2,  79. 

Spencer,  Eugene  J.  (First  Lieutenant  Engineers).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  Ranlfr- 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  13,  '82;  trans,  to  Eng.  June  7,  '83;  1st 
Lieut.  March  19,  '84.  Service — On  duty  as  Instructor  Department  of  Chemistry, 
Mineralogy  and  Geology  at  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  August 
27,  '87. 

Spencer,  George  K.  (First  Lieutenant  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  B,  2d  Iowa  Vol.  Inf.,  May  27,  '61 ; 
discharged  Sept.  18,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  35th  Iowa  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  18,  '62;  Capt.  Nov. 
22,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  10,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  17,  '67 ;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  26,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78.  Service— In  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion, '61-5 ;  in  the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  on  duty  at  various  posts 
since  the  war.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Jackson.  Miss., 
May,  '63;  siege  of  Vicksburg,  battles  of  Jackson,  Miss.,  July,  '63,  Pleasant  Hill, 
La.,  action  of  Bayou-de-Glaze,  La.,  and  Old  River  Lake,  Ark.,  battle  of  Tupelo, 
pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Price  through  Arkansas,  Missouri  and  Kansas,  battle 
of  Nashville,  and  the  siege  of  Fort  Spanish,  Ala. 

Spencer,  James  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  K,  6th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  April  1»>,  '61 ; 
discharged  Aug.  2,  '61 ;  Sgt.  Co.  F,  20th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  23,  '61 ;  discharged 
Nov.  23,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  20th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.  Nov.  23,  '63;  Capt.  July  6,  $4; 
hon.  must,  out  July  16,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  *66;  1st  Lieut. 
February  23,  '66;  accepted  April  23,  '66;  tre.  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  trs.  to 
4th  Inf.  March  23,  '69;  Capt.  March  20,  79;  retired  Jan.  3,  '85,  for  wound  and 
injury  in  line  of  duty. 

Spencer,  William  G.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York 
May  3, 1853.  Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  New  York.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Asst.  Surg.  June  26, 75 ;  ace.  July  3,  75 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80. 
Service — Ordered  to  Dep't  of  the  South,  July  20,  75;  Post  Surgeon,  Lebanon,  K\ . 
to  June,  76  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  to  December,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort 
Barrancas,  Fla.,  to  Nov.,  77;  ordered  to  Dep't  of  the  Columbia,  Oct.  31,  77; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Townsend,  Wash.  T.,  from  Jan.,  78;  in  Bannock  Indian  War 
78  to  April,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Coeur  d'  Alene,  Idaho  T.,  to  March,  '82;  on 
leave  of  absence  to  Sept.,  '82  ;  on  sick  leave  to  May,  '83;  ordered  to  Dep't  of  the 
East,  May  3,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  from  May,  '83,  to  May,  '85  ; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Sisseton,  D.  T.,  to  '86 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Yates,  D.  T., 
March,  '86,  to  May,  '89;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  May  10,  '89,  to  - 

Sprague,  Charles  J.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Me.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Cal.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  '38,  to  Dec.  8,  '38, 
and  from  Sept.  1,  '39,  to  Feb.  3,  '40.  'Actual  ran£— 1st  Lieut.  Inf.  Mar.  24,  '  17  ; 
accepted  March  26,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Inf.,  April  9,  '47  ;  Capt.  Oct.  9,  '47  ;  dis- 
banded Aug.  26,  '48 ;  Add.  Pm.  Vol.  Aug.  17,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  12,  '61 ;  vacated 
Nov.  21,  '67 ;  app.  Maj.  Pm.  U.  S.  A.,  Jan.  17,  '67 ;  accepted  Nov.  21,  '67  ;  retired 
Apr.  12,  '87,  by  operation  of  law.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco  ;  Lieut.-Col. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Adj.  9th  Inf.  from  June,  '47,  to  Oct.  9,  '47. 

Spragrue,  Wellington  G.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Ohio.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Wis.— Civil  life.  Actual  Rank— Pvt.  andCorp'l 
Co.  A,  1st  Wis.  Vol.  H.  Art.,  from  March  31,  '62,  to  Sep.  26,  '63  ;  Capt.  1st  U.  S. 
Colored  Inf.  Oct.  7,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Sep.  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf. 
April  3,  '66  ;  accepted  May  19,  '66 ;  trans,  to  34th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66  ;  unassigned 
April  14,  '69;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  May  21,  70.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major 
and  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  conduct  before  Petersburg,  Va., 
and  for  general  good  conduct  and  meritorious  services. 


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Sprole,  Henry  W.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Oct.  16,  1847.  Retir- 
ing year  1911.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Oct. 
17,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.,  June  15, 
'69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  29,  '73 ;  Capt.  July  23,  '85. 

Spurgin,  William  F.  (Captain  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.,  Oct.  18, 1838.  Retir- 
ing year  1902.  Appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from 
July  1,  '58,  to  March  12,  '61.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Adj't.  54th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf. 
June  10,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  26,  '62;  Captain  15th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  April 
9,  '64  ;  transferred  to  100th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  June  9,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  26, 
'65 ;  1st  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '66 ;  transferred  to 
24th  Inf.  Nov.  11, '69;  unassigned  April  14,  '70;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '71; 
Capt.  June  2,  '76.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  action  at  Johnsonville,  Tenn. ;  Major  March  2,  '67,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Major  Vol. 
March  13,  '65,  for  special  gallantry  at  Johnsonville  in  Nov.,  '64,  and  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  Dec.  16,  '64,  and  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bureau 
of  refugees,  freedmen  and  abandoned  lands. 

Squier,  George  O.  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Appointed 
from  Michigan.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1/83;  graduated  June  12, 
'87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  12,  '87. 

Squiers,  Herbert  Goldsmith  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Canada, 
April  26,  1859.  Retiring  year  1923.  Appointed  from  Minn.— Civil  life.  Grad- 
uated at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st 
Inf.  Oct.  12,  '77 ;  ace.  Oct.  15,  '77 ;  expired  by  constitutional  limitation  Dec.  3, 
'77  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Jan.  26,  '78  ;  ace.  Jan.  28,  '78 ;  trans,  to  7th  Cav.  Aug.  31,  '80. 
Service — Joined  his  regiment  Nov.  12,  '87;  served  with  regiment  at  Forts  Randall, 
Sully,  Hale  and  Bear  Butte,  Dak.  Ty.,  until  April  20,  '80 ;  on  duty  at  the  U.  S. 
Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  until  graduation  May  1,  '82  ;  transferred  to 
the  7th  Cav.  Aug.  31,  '80  ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  June  1,  '82 ;  on 
duty  Adj.  Gen.'s  office,  Mil.  Div.  of  the  Missouri,  Chicago,  111.,  Oct.  10,  '82,  to 
May  1,  '83 ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort  Meade,  Dak.,  June  1,  '83 ;  on  duty  as  Pro- 
fessor Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  St.  John's  College,  Fordham,  N.  Y.,  from 
Oct.  1,  '85,  to  date. 

Stafford,  John  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed  from 
the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal  and  Sergeant  Co.  K,  1st  U.  S.  Cav., 
from  June  2,  '76,  to  May  2,  '82  ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  March  27,  '82 ;  accepted  May 
3,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  27,  '89. 

Stafford,  Stephen  R.  (Captain  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York,  July  28, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 
Private  Co.  G,  13th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Inf.,  and  Co.  K,  3d  N.  Y.  Vol.  Cav.,  from  May  2, 
'61,  to  Sept.  18,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  8th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Art.  Aug.  22,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb. 
22,  '64;  Captain  Jan.  10,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  June  5,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  38th 
U.  S.  Inf.  May  21,  '67  ;  accepted  May  27,  '67 ;  unassigned  Nov.  11,  '69 ;  assigned 
to  15th  Inf.  March  5, '70;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  ,15,  '73;  Captain  Jan.  31,  '82.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Qm.  15th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  75,  to 
April  22,  '77. 

Stamper,  Willson  Y.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
Dec.  18,  1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  U.  S.  Inf.  Nov.  21,  '83.  Service— Served  at  David's  Island, 
N.  Y. ;  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash. ;  Fort  Townsend,  Wash. ;  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan. ;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  and  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.  History— Graduate  of  the  U. 
S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Class  of  '85-7. 

Stanhope,  Philip  W.  (Major  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Rhode 
Island.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Retired.  Actual  rank — Captain  12th 
U.  S.  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  30,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  '71 ;  app. 
Major  of  Inf.  May  27,  79  (by  act  of  Congress),  to  rank  from  Dec.  10,  73,  that  be- 
ing the  grade  and  rank  he  would  have  attained  had  he  remained  continuously  in 
service;  retired  May  27,  79.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  Aug.  18,  '64,  for  gallant 


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and  meritorious  service?  during  the  operations  on  the  Weldon  R.  R.,  Va. ;  Lieut. 
Col.  Oct  2,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Saltville,  Va.  Staff 
positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  May  15,  '64,  to  July,  '64.  Service— On  recruiting  duty 
to  Nov.,  '61 ;  Colonel  2d  Cincinnati  Vols.  Sept.,  '62 ;  commanding  regiment  and 
brigade  in  the  defense  of  Cincinnati  and  Covington  during  the  rebel  Gen.  Mor- 
gan's raid ;  on  mustering  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  to  Dec.,  '62  ;  muster- 
ing and  disbursing  duty  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  April  to  Nov.,  '63;  on  the  staff  of  Gen. 
Carter  during  the  rebel  attack  on  Hickman's  Bridge,  in  Kentucky  ;  commanding 
a  battalion  of  volunteers  in  the  advance  to  Port  Royal,  Va. ;  provost-marshal  on 
staff  of  Gen.  Abercrombie  in  the  action  of  White  House,  Va. ;  on  the  staff  of  Gen. 
Getty  '64;  in  the  field  in  N.  C.  and  Ky.  '64 ;  rejoined  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  April,  '65 ; 
at  Fort  Hamilton,  New  York,  April,  '65;  commanding  post  of  Norfolk  and  the 
sub-district  of  the  Peninsula,  Va. ;  commanding  Russell  Barracks,  Washington. 
D.  C.,  '66.  Battles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown  and  battle 
of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va.  (wounded  and  taken  prisoner) ;  exch'd  Aug.,  '62 ;  in  the  action 
of  Jones'  Bridge,  Charles  City  Court-House  and  Ream's  Station,  Va. ;  command- 
ing 12th  U.  S.  Inf.,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Weldon  Railroad  and  in  the 
explosion  ot  the  mine,  Petersburg,  Va. ;  engaged  in  the  Saltville  raid,  N.  C.,  and 
in  guerrilla  fighting  in  Kentucky. 

Stanley,  David  S.  (Brigadier  and  Bvt.  Major  General  Comg.  Department]. 
Born  in  Ohio  June  1,  1828.  Retiring  year,  1892;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Grad- 
uate M.A.,  class  of '52;  Brevet  2d  Lieut.  2d  Dragoons  July  1, '52;  2d  Lieut. 
Sept.  6,  '53  ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  March  3,  '55;  Captain  4th  Cav.  March  16,  V>1  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Sep.  28,  '61 ;  Major  Gen.  Volg.  Nov.  29,  '62  ;  accepted  April  10, 
'63;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  1,  '66;  Major  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dec.  1,  '63;  Col.  22d  Inf. 
July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sep.  13,  '66;  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  March  24,  '84;  accepted 
April  18,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn. ;  Colonel  May  15,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Resaca,  Ga  ;  Brig.  Gen.  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Ruff's  Station,  Ga. ; 
Major  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Franklin,  Tenn.  Service — On  frontier  duty  '52-61,  serving  with  distinction  against 
Indians,  especially  the  Comanches  ;  served  in  several  actions  in  Missouri  in  '61 ; 
he  commanded  a  division  of  the  army  of  General  Rosecrans  at  the  battle  of 
Corinth  Oct.  4,  '62,  and  distinguished  himself  as  commander  of  all  the  cavalry  at 
the  great  battle  of  Stone  River,  which  ended  Jan.  2,  '63 ;  on  Tullahoma  cam- 
paign, action  Guy's  Gap,  and  Shelbyville,  Tenn.,  June  24,  '63 ;  Chickamauga 
campaign  Sept.,  '63;  Missionary  Ridge  Nov.,  '63;  Atlanta  campaign  '64;  about 
Aug.  1,  '64,  he  obtained  command  of  4th  Corps  in  Sherman's  army,  then  near  At- 
lanta. He  was,  with  his  Corps,  sent  back  to  Nashville  in  Oct.,  '64,  with  order* 
to  report  to  General  Thomas;  took  part  in  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Nov.  30,  '64, 
where  he  was  severely  wounded ;  led  the  brigade  which  restored  the  break  in  the 
main  line  of  battle  which  had  just  been  penetrated  by  the  Confederate  force  ;  in 
72-3  he  commanded  expeditions  in  Dakota  and  Montana,  where  he  had  several 
successful  encounters  with  hostile  Sioux  Indians;  left  Dakota  in  '74;  stationed  in 
Detroit  until  '76  ;  in  New  York  City  Superintendent  General  Recruiting  Service 
'76-8;  commissioned  to  locate  Brule  Indians  under  Spotted  Tail  and  Ogallalla 
Indians  under  Red  Cloud  summer  of  78  ;  com.  regiment  in  Texas  79;  at  Fort 
Clark,  Texas,  from  79  to  '82  ;  in  summer  '82  sent  out  a  scout  under  Lieut.  Bullis, 
24th  Inf.,  which  exterminated  the  last  party  of  hostile  Indians  that  set  foot  on 
and  committed  murder  in  Texas ;  '82  in  New  Mexico,  Headquarters  at  Santa  Fe ; 
'83  Headquarters  removed  to  Fort  Lewis,  Col. ;  engaged  during  the  year  in  paci- 
fying semi-hostile  Navajo  Indians;  '84  Headquarters  at  Santa  Fe;  commanding 
Department  of  Texas  from  '84  until  present  date,  April  21,  '90.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — In  actions  with  Comanches  and  other  Indians  from  '52  to  '61 ;  en- 
gaged in  battles  of  Corinth  Oct.  4,  '62 ;  Stone  River  Jan.  2,  '62 ;  Guy's  Gap  and 
Shelbyville,  Tenn.,  June  24,  '63  ;  Chickamauga  Sep.,  '63;  Missionary  Ridge  Nov., 
'63;  Resaca,  Ga.,  May  15,  '64;  Ruff's  Station,  Ga.,  '64;  Atlanta  campaign  '64: 
battle  of  Franklin,  Teun.,  Nov.  30,  '64.  Commands  A«W— Commanded  a  division 


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in  Gen.  Rosecrana'  Army  and  all  the  Cavalry  at  battle  of  Corinth  '62  ;  4th  Corps 
in  Sherman's  Army  in  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn. ;  Expeditions  in  Dakota  and 
Montana  '72-3 ;  District  of  Nueces,  Texas,  79-82 ;  District  of  New  Mexico  '84 ; 
Dep.  of  Texas  from  '84  to  present  time,  '90. 

Stanton,  Thaddeus  H.  (Major,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Paymaster).  Born  in 
Ind.,  Jan.  30,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899  ;  appointed  from  Iowa— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Private  Co.  "A,"  3d  Batt.,  D.  C.  Inf.,  April  15,  '61 ;  discharged  July  15,  '61 ; 
Capt.  19th  Iowa  Inf.  Aug.  18,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Dec,  18,  '62 ;  Add.  Pm.  Oct. 
3, '62;  accepted  Dec.  18, '62 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13, '65;  vacated  Aprils, 
'67;  Maj.  Pm.  Jan.  17,  '67;  accepted  April  §,  '67.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Honorably 
mentioned— Nov.,  '64,  Gen.  Canby  solicited  his  assignment  as  Chief  Paymaster. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Oct.  30,  '62,  to  Dec.  18,  '62;  on  staff  of 
Maj.  Gen.  Samuel  R.  Curtis,  Comdg.  Dept.  of  the  Army  of  the  Frontier  '62.  Service — 
Service  continuous  since  Aug.  18,  '62;  raised  Co.  "C,"  19th  Iowa  Inf.,  Aug.  18, 
'62 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Frontier  and  participated  in  its  campaigns  until  Nov., 
'62 ;  was  sent  to  Des  Arc,  Ark.,  to  exchange  the  21st  Texas  Cav.;  was  sent  to 
Memphis  and  Vicksburg  in  Feb.,  '63,  and  was  present  during  the  operations 
which  resulted  in  the  surrender  of  the  latter  city  ;  followed  the  Army  of  the  Tenu. 
on  its  march  to  Chattanooga  as  far  as  Tuscumbia,  paying  the  troops.  Returned 
to  Vicksburg  to  pay  the  16th  Corps  ;  ordered  to  New  Orleans  in  Nov.,  '64;  order- 
ed to  Washington,  D.  C.  in  Jan.,  '65,  and  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  upon  the 
fall  of  Richmond  he  was  selected  by  the  Secretary  of  War  to  take  post  in  that 
city,  where  he  remained  until  '70,  most  of  the  time  as  Chief  Paymaster  of  the 
Department,  being  assigned  to  duty  with  his  brevet  rank,  the  only  officer  of  the 
pay  department  so  assigned  during  the  war,  and  in  addition  to  these  duties  he 
was  put  in  charge  of  the  disbursements  of  Reconstruction  funds  for  the  1st  Mil. 
District.  He  was  appointed  by  the  Department  Commander  to  be  Auditor  of 
public  accounts  for  the  State  of  Va.,  and  had  charge  of  collecting  all  the  taxes 
and  payment  of  the  expenses  of  the  State  under  Reconstruction  acts.  In  '71  he 
was  a  member  of  the  Board  to  adjust  war  claims  of  the  State  of  Kansas  against 
the  United  States ;  November,  "71,  he  was  ordered  to  San  Francisco,  going  to 
every  Military  post  in  the  Territory ;  November,  '72,  he  was  ordered  to  the 
Department  of  the  Platte,  and  took  station  at  Cheyenne,  Wyo.;  he  was  with  the 
column  under  Gen.  John  E.  Smith  in  '74  to  place  the  Sioux  Indians  on  the  reser- 
vations at  the  Red  Cloud  and  Spotted  Tail  Agencies,  and  the  establishing  of 
Fort  Robinson  and  Camp  Sheridan  ;  with  Gen.  Crook  on  the  Black  Hill  expedi- 
tion in  '75;  made  a  reconnoissance  of  the  Bad  Lands  of  Southern  Dakota  in  Sep. 
and  Oct.,  75;  in  Feb.,  76,  he  was  Chief  of  Scouts  for  Gen.  Crook  in  his 
movements  against  the  Northern  hostiles  and  took  part  in  his  engagement  with 
Crazv  Horse  on  Powder  River,  Mont.,  March  17,  76;  in  May  he  was  sent  by  Gen. 
Sheridan  to  report  to  Gen.  Carr  and  subsequently  to  Gen.  Merritt  for  field  duty, 
and  took  part  in  the  movements  to  prevent  the  Cheyennes  from  joining  Sitting 
Bui];  joined  Gen.  Crook  on  Goose  Creek,  Mont.,  in  Aug.  and  took  command  of 
scouting  column  against  Sitting  Bull ;  participated  in  the  battle  of  Slim  Buttes, 
Sept.  10,  76  ;  was  with  column  under  Gen.  Crook  in  Nov.  and  Dec.  against  the 


the  threatened  outbreak  of  the  Bannocks  near  Fort  Hall,  Idaho,  in  78 ;  Nov., 
79,  was  sent  to  pay  the  column  operating  against  the  Utes  after  the  Thornburg 
Massacre  ;  Dec.,  79,  ordered  to  Omaha  as  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  the  Platte  ; 
Aug.,  '84,  detailed  as  member  of  a  Board  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  adjust  addition- 
al war  claims  of  the  State  of  Kansas  against  the  United  States ;  in  '85  again  or- 
dered to  Salt  Lake  City  to  take  station ;  in  '86  detailed  by  Gen.  Crook  for  special 
duty  in  the  field  in  connection  with  the  movement  to  prevent  outbreak  of  the 
Uncompahgre  and  White  River  Utes  and  to  establish  Fort  Du  Chesne;  in  Sept., 
'88,  ordered  to  duty  at  hdqrs  Div.  of  the  Missouri,  Chicago,  Ills.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engagement  with  Crazy  Horse  on  Powder  River,  Mont.,  March  17, 


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76;  battle  of  Slim  Buttes,  Mont.,  Sept.  10,  76.  History— He  was  with  John 
Brown  and  Gen.  Jas.  H.  Lane  in  Kansas  '57-58  and  engaged  in  nearly  all  the 
armed  conflicts  between  the  Free  State  and  Pro-Slavery  parties  those  years ; 
was  elected  to  the  General  Assembly  of  the  State  of  Iowa  and  served  from  '61  to 
April,  '62,  and  also  at  the  extra  session  of  Sept.  the  same  year. 

Stanton,  William  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Oct.  13,  1843.  Retir- 
ing year  1907.  Appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corpl.  and 
Sgt.  Co.  G,  43d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  from  Sept.  3,  '62,  to  March  11,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  2d 
U.  S.  Art.  Sept.  3,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept.  9,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  16,  74  ;  trs.  to  6th 
Cav.  Feb.  9,  77;  Capt.  May  21,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  from 
April  19,  '86,  to  Aug.  28,  '86. 

Stanton,  William  S.  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Sept.  9.  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  23, 
'65;  Capt.  Feb.  14,  71 ;  Major  March  19,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— Inst.  Prac- 
tical Eng.  M.  A.  from  Aug.  28,  '81,  to  Aug.  28,  '85.  Service— Asst.  Eng.  on  re- 
pairs of  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  Louisiana ;  on  the  improvement  or  Galves- 
ton  Harbor,  Texas,  '65-68;  on  temporary  duty  at  Boston,  Mass.,  '68-70  ;  on  duty 
with  Battalion  of  Engineers,  Whitestone,  New  York,  70-72;  on  duty  at  Boston, 
Mass.,  72-74;  Eng.  Officer  Dept.  of  Platte  75-81 ;  at  Mil.  Acad.  as  Instructor  of 
Practical  and  Military  Eng.,  Military  Signaling  and  Telegraphy,  and  in  comd.  of 
Co.  E,  Batt.  of  Eng. ;  in  charge  of  extension  to  Cadet  Barracks,  of  new  water 
works  and  supply  line  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  '82;  at  present  on  duty  at  Boston, 
Mass.,  '90. 

Starr,  Charles  G.  (First  Lieut.  1st.  Inf.).  Born  at  Kankakee,  111.,  Feb.  25, 
1857.  Retiring  year  1921.  App.  from  111. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of 
78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  14,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  78 ; 
1st  Lieut.  Sept.  20,  '83.  Service— Ft.  Meade,  D.  T.  Sept.  28,  78,  to  May  13,  '80  ; 
D.  S.  at  Ft.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  Dec.,  78,  to  Feb.,  79;  San  Antonio,  Texas,  June,  '80, 
to  Aug.,  '80  ;  Camp  at  Mouth  of  Rio  Pecos,  Texas,  Sept.,  '80,  to  Feb.,  '81  : 
Clark,  Texas,  Feb.,  '81,  to  March,  '81.  Ft.  Davis,  Texas,  April,  '81,  to  June,  '81 ; 
Presidio  of  Del  Norte,  Texas,  June,  '81,  to  Sept.,  '81 ;  Ft.  Davis,  Texas,  Sept., 
'81,  to  April,  '82 ;  D.  S.  with  Dept.  Rifle  Team  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  Camp  at  Pinery, 
Texas,  April  to  May,  '82;  Ft.  Bowie,  A.  T.,  May  to  June,  '82;  Camp  Price,  A.  f ., 
June  to  Nov.,  '82;  D.  S.  at  Ft.  Grant,  A.  T.,  July,  '82 ;  Ft.  Bowie,  A.  T.,  Nov., 
'82,  to  May,  '83;  Prof,  of  Mil.  Science  and  Tactics,  Southern  Illionis  Normal  Uni- 
versity, Carbondale,  Ills.,  July,  '83,  to  July,  '86 ;  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal., 
July,  '86,  to  Sept.,  '86  ;  D.  S.  at  Ft.  Gaston,  Cal.,  Aug.,  '86  ;  Benicia  Bka.,  Cal., 
Sept.,  '86,  to  April,  '87;  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  April,  '87,  to  June,  '88; 
Summer  Camp  at  Santa  Cruz,  Cal.,  July  and  Aug.,  '87;  Camp  at  Santa  Barbara, 
Cal.,  June  to  Sept.,  '88;  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Sept.,  '88,  to  date;  Summer  Camp  at 
Monterey  and  Santa  Cruz,  Cal.,  July  to  Sept,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— A. 
A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Camp  at  Mouth  of  Rio  Pecos,  Tex.,  Sept.,  '80,  to  Feb.,  '81 ; 
A.  C.  S.  Presidio  of  Del  Norte,  Tex.,  June,  '81,  to  Sept..  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A. 
C.  S.  Camp  Price,  A.  T.,  June  to  Nov.,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Benicia 
Bks.,  Cal.,  Sept..  '86,  to  April,  '87  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Camp  at  Santa  Bar- 
bara, Cal.,  June  to  Sept.,  '88  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Angel  Island,  Cal., 

Sept.,  '88,  to ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Summer  Camp  at  Monterey  and 

Santa  Cruz,  Cal.,  July  to  Sept.,  '89  ;  R.  Q.  M.  1st  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '88,  to . 

Starr,  Samuel  H.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  at  Leyden,  N.  Y.,  July  31, 1810. 
Retired  ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  "G,"  4th 
Art.,  Oct.  27,  '32,  to  Oct.  26,  '37  ;  Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  "  A,"  Engineers.  June 


'63 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Colonel  Dec.  15,  70.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  May 
4,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Lieut. 
Col.  June  21,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Upperville,  Va. ; 
Col.  July  2,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Getttysburg  campaign. 


STA  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  563 

Honorably  mentioned — (Original  commission)  for  distinguished  services  in  the 
Mexican  War ;  General  Hooker's  report  of  this  Peninsula  campaign  says  of  Col- 
onel Starr  while  in  command  of  the  brigade  :  "  His  energy  and  courage  were  con- 
spicuous in  every  part  of  the  field."  Referring  to  the  battle  of  Fairfield,  Pa.,  July 
3,  '63,  Colonel  Harper,  late  Grand  Commander  G.  A.  E.  Department  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, in  an  address  delivered  at  Allentowu,  spoke  of  it  as  follows  :  "  Comrades, 
they  hold  up  to  our  view  as  a  hero  the  leader  of  that  desperate  charge,  but  they 
neglect  to  give  credit  to  those  loyal  and  brave  men  who  not  only  resisted,  but  re- 
pulsed that  terrible  onslaught.  But  what  appears  to  me  worse  than  all  is  the  fact 
that  they  failed  to  even  mention  the  greatest  act  of  heroism  and  bravery  in  the 
history  of  the  Civil  War.  namely,  the  struggle  that  occurred  in  that  little  hamlet, 
Fairfield,  Pa.,  where  a  handful  of  our  cavalry,  under  the  leadership  of  Major  S. 
H.  Starr,  attacked  two  brigades  of  cavalry  and  a  battery  of  artillery,  Confederate 
troops,  and  for  several  hours  successfully  withstood  and  repulsed  charge  after  charge 
until  reinforcements  came  to  their  rescue,  although  nine-tenths  of  them  were 
killed,  wounded  or  taken  prisoners.  This  heroic  act  on  their  part  completed  the 
success  of  our  arms,  and  drove  the  enemy  in  dismay  from  Pennsylvania  soil,  and 
to  them  belongs  an  equal  share  of  honor."  The  order  given  by  Major  Starr  on 
that  memorable  occasion  was  in  these  words.  "  By  Fours,  Forward  March,  Trot, 
Gallop,  Charge,"  and  these  are  watchwords  of  the  survivors  of  the  United  States 
Sixth  Cavalry,  at  their  annual  reunions.  Service — Stationed  at  Fort  Moultrie, 
from  '34  to  '37  ;  served  in  the  campaign  against  the  Creek  and  Seminole  Indians 
in  Alabama  and  Florida.  In  the  latter  year  he  retired  from  the  service ;  but  upon 
the  declaration  of  war  with  Mexico,  re-entered  the  army  as  a  Sergeant  in  the  Corps 
of  United  States  Engineers,  and  participated  in  all  of  the  principal  battles,  and 
continued  in  Mexico  until  the  conclusion  of  peace  in  '48,  having  been  engaged  in 
seventeen  pitched  battles  ;  served  in  Texas  from  '48  to  '54,  and  in  Kansas  during 
the  Border  Ruffian  troubles,  in  '55  ;  in  the  Sioux  Indian  and  Utah  Expeditions  of 
'55-56,  and  in  the  Western  Territories  until  '61 ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  he 
was  assigned  to  the  Staff  of  Brigadier-General  J.  K.  F.  Mansfield  as  A.  D.  C.,  and 
in  May,  '61,  was  appointed  Provost  Marshal  of  the  City  of  Washington,  D.  C. ; 
subsequently  was  ordered  on  mustering  duty  to  St.  Johnsbury,  Vermont,  and 
Philadelphia,  Pa. ;  in  Dec.,  '61,  four  New  Jersey  regiments  were  ordered  to  report 
to  General  Hooker,  near  Budd's  Ferry,  Md.,  and,  being  formed  into  a  brigade  as 
a  part  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Colonel  Starr,  the  senior  officer,  was  appointed 
to  its  command ;  continued  in  command  of  the  brigade,  devoting  his  energies  to 
its  drill  and  discipline  during  the  winter  and  spring  of  '61-62,  and  also  during 
the  movement  of  the  army  down  the  Potomac  to  Fortress  Monroe,  and  its  ad- 
vance up  the  Peninsula ;  and  at  the  Siege  of  Yorktown,  until  May,  '62 ;  here,  at  the 
close  of  the  siege,  he  was  relieved  of  the  command  of  the  brigade,  which  was  of  his 
creation,  and  resumed  com.  of  his  regiment ;  was  assigned  as  Chief  Must,  and  Dis. 
Officer  for  the  State  of  Ohio,  from  Oct.,  '63,  to  Sept.,  '64,  when  he  was  ordered  to 
join  Sheridan's  Army  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  Va ;  he  com.  Remount  Camp, 
Pleasant  Valley,  Md.,  in  Nov.,  '64,  and  was  Special  Inspector  of  Cavalry  for  the 
Armies  of  the  Potomac  and  the  James  from  Nov.,  '64,  to  Aug.,  '65 ;  in  Oct.,  '65, 
he  was  ordered  with  his  regiment  to  Texas,  and  placed  in  command  of  Austin ; 
later,  he  was  appointed  to  the  command  of  the  post  at  Tyler,  Smith  County. 
While  in  Texas  he  served  on  two  military  commissions,  one  held  at  Houston,  and 
the  other  at  Jefferson,  being  President  of  one.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — He  was 
engaged  in  the  siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  the  battles  of  Cerro  Gordo,  Contreras  and 
Cherubusco,  and  led  the  forlorn  hope  at  the  storming  and  capture  of  Molino  del 
Rey ;  he  took  part  in  the  capture  of  the  Castle  of  Chapultepec  and  of  the  City 
of  Mexico.  On  May  4,  '62,  he  was  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  where 
his  regiment  lost  heavily  and  he  was  wounded ;  he  was  again  placed  in  com- 
mand of  the  brigade,  and  was  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Fair  Oaks,  May  31,  and  at 
Seven  Pines,  June  1 ;  again  resuming  command  of  his  regiment,  he  was  engaged 
with  it  at  the  battles  of  White  Oak  Swamp,  Chickahominy,  Seven  Days'  Battles 
and  Malvern  Hill,  during  the  retreat  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Harrison's 
Landing,  in  '62 ;  the  command  of  the  brigade  of  Regular  Cavalry  devolved  on 


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him  June  13,  and  in  the  action  of  Upperville,  Va.,  June  21,  he  was  wounded  in 
the  side  by  a  sabre  thrust  received  during  a  charge  on  the  rebel  cavalry ;  during 
Lee's  march  for  the  invasion  of  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania,  hung  on  the  flank 
of  the  Confederate  army  with  his  cavalry,  skirmishing  frequently  with  the  enemy 
until  they  crossed  the  Potomac  into  Maryland,  and  on  the  3d  of  July,  at  Fair- 
field,  Pa.,  with  the  6th  U.  S.  Cav.,  reduced  by  casualties  to  less  than  three  hun- 
dred men,  he  engaged  two  brigades  of  the  enemy's  cavalry,  checked  their 
advance,  and,  after  a  severe  engagement  in  which  the  regiment  lost  heavily,  frus- 
trated the  object  of  the  Confederates  to  make  a  flank  attack  upon  a  Union  bri- 
gade. Col.  Starr  was  severely  wounded  in  this  action,  receiving  a  sabre  stroke  on 
the  head  and  a  pistol  ball  through  the  right  arm,  which  shattered  the  bone  and 
rendered  amputation  necessary ;  this  was  performed  four  inches  below  the 
shoulder-joint,  July  4th ;  he  was  taken  prisoner  after  the  action,  while  lying 
wounded  at  the  house  of  Mrs.  Blythe,  in  Fairfield,  but  was  immediately  released. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A..  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen'l  J.  K.  F.  Mansfield,  '61.  Com- 
mands held — Brigade  from  Dec.,  '61,  to  May,  '62  ;  Remount  Camp,  Pleasant  Val- 
ley, Md.,  Nov.,  '64 ;  in  command  at  Austin,  Tex.,  and  later,  the  post  at  Tyler, 
Bmith  County,  Tex.  History — His  father,  who  was  a  man  of  much  more  than 
ordinary  intelligence,  and  remarkable  for  his  wonderful  memory,  was  the  propri- 
etor of  a  hotel  in  Rome,  and  it  was  he  who  entertained  General  Lafayette  when 
he  made  his  memorable  visit  to  this  country.  His  mother  was  a  daughter  of  the 
Rev.  Henry  and  Achsah  Ely,  of  Connecticut. 

Stedman,  Clarence  A  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Massachusetts,  March 
29,1846.  Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '65 ;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  U.  S. 
Cav.  June  15,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  19,  75 ;  Captain  July  3,  '85.  Staff  position* 
occupied— R.  Qm.  9th  Cav.  from  June  24,  79,  to  March  17,  '80;  Adj.  9th  Cav.  from 
March  18,  '80,  to  June  8,  '85. 

Steedman,  Richard  R.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania. 
Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  76  ; 
accepted  Feb.  19,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  '83. 

Steele,  Charles  L.  (First  Lieut.  ISth  Inf.).  Born  in  Mississippi.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated  June 
13,79.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  6, '87. 
Service — Served  with  detachment  of  recruits  delayed  en  route  to  regiment  at  Fort 
Snelling,  Minn.,  from  Oct.,  79,  to  June  1,  '80  ;  with  company  in  Montana,  at  Fort 
Shaw,  Fort  Maginnis  and  camp  at  Rocky  Point  to  May,  '85 ;  at  Fort  Reno,  I.  T., 
to  Aug., '85;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  to  Oct.,  '87;  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  from  Oct.. 
'87,  to  Oct.,  '89 ;  with  regiment  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  to  Jan.,  '90  ;  at  David's 

Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  on  recruiting  service,  to .  Commands  held — Commanded 

Co.  A,  18th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Logan,  Col.,  Oct.,  '87,  to  Oct.,  '89.  History— Member 
Dept.  Rifle  Teams,  '84,  '85  and  '89 ;  member  Division  Rifle  Team  and  distin- 
guished marksman  Sept.,  '89. 

Steele,  Matthew  P.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Aia.,  June  19, 1861. 
Retiring  year  1925.  Appointed  from  Ala.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  79 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  13, 
'83.  Service— Assigned  to  troop  F  and  joined  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Oct.  1 ;  at  Fort 
Clark  to  Jan.  1,  '84;  at  Camp  Del  Rio,  Tex.,  to  July, '85;  with  troop  against 
threatened  outbreak  of  Cheyennes  in  Camp  at  Crisfield,  Kan.,  and  marched  with 
Batt.  of  Cav.  (4  troops  of  8th  and  6  troops  of  3d)  from  Crisfield  to  Henrietta, 
Tex.,  in  July;  resumed  station  with  troop  at  Fort  Clark,  Tex.,  Aug.;  at  Fort 
Clark,  scouting,  and  at  Camp  Langtry,  Tex.,  to  Sep.  6,  '86  ;  on  leave  to  Nov.  7  ; 
at  Fort  Clark  and  Camp  Langtry  to  Aug.  22,  '87  ;  on  rifle  competition  (range 
officer)  at  Bellevue,  Neb.,  to  Oct.  1 ;  on  leave  to  Nov.  15  ;  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas, 
with  troop  to  May  17,  '88;  on  march  with  regiment  to  Dakota  to  Sep.  17  ;  at  Ft. 
Yates,  N.  D.,  to  Aug.  2,  '89;  on  Cav.  competition  (competitor)  at  Bellevue,  Neb., 
to  Sep.  1  (won  bronze  medal  for  pistol  practice) ;  at  Fort  Yates  to  March  10,  '90  ; 
en  route  to  and  from  and  at  Chicago,  Til.,  for  trial  by  G.  C.  M.  to  April  1 ;  at  Fort 
Yates  to  present,  April  12,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C. 


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S.  at  Camp  Del  Rio,  Tex.,  Jan.,  '84,  to  July,  '85 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of 
Battalion  to  Aug,  '85. 

Steelhammer,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Sweden.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  B,  83d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  27,  '61 ; 
discharged  May  12,  '62 ;  hosp.  Steward  May  12,  '62 ;  discharged  Sep.  6,  '64 ;  2d 
Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Sep.  2,  '64;  1st  Lieut,  Sep.  2,  '64;  accepted  Sep.  6,  '64;  trans,  to 
35th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66 ;  Capt.  Nov.  1,  '66;  trans,  to  15th  Inf.  Aug.  12,  '69 ;  retired 
Oct.  31,  '84,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Steever,  Edgar  Z.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania  Aug.  20,  1849. 
Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12,  '71.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  June  12,  '71;  1st 
Lieut.  Mav  18,  78;  Capt.  Jan.  18,  '86;  served  as  Captain  under  letter  of  promo- 
tion issued  during  recess  from  March  4,  '85,  to  July  2,  '86.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Adjt.  3d  Cav.  Sept.  1,  '83,  to  March  4,  '85.  Service— On  duty  as  Assistant 
Instructor  of  Tactics  and  Military  Signaling  and  Telegraphy  at  Military  Academy 
from  July  5,  '71,  to  Aug.  21,  '71 ;  on  graduating  leave  Aug.  28  to  Nov.  30,  76 ; 
with  regiment  on  frontier  service  in  Nebraska  and  Dakota  Nov.  30,  71,  to  Oct. 
1,  72;  on  detached  service  in  command  of  American  Palestine  Exploring  Expe- 
dition, engaged  in  a  topographical  survey  of  Moab,  Gilead,  Bashan  and  the  Hau- 
ran,  Asia,  from  Oct.  1,  72,  to  Oct.  1,  74;  with  regiment  on  frontier  service  in 
Nebraska  and  Wyoming  Oct.  1,  '74,  to  Sept.  9,  76;  on  duty  as  Acting  Assistant 
Professor  of  Mathematics  at  West  Point  Military  Academy  Sept.  9,  76,  to  Aug. 
28,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  May  18,  78;  on  duty  with  regiment  on  frontier  service  in 
Wyoming  Sept.  27,  80,  to  May  2,  '82 ;  on  detached  service  conducting  reconnois- 
sance  in  Northern  Wyoming  and  parts  of  Montana  and  Idaho  June  18,  '81,  to 
Sept.  8,  '81 ;  on  duty  with  regiment  in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona  May  2,  "82,  and 
at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  at  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

Steinmetz,  William  B.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ger- 
many Sept.  8,  1835.  Retiring -year,  1899  ;  appointed  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Pvt.  gen.  ser.  May  3,  '60 ;  hosp.  stwd.  Jan.  23,  '61 ;  dischgd.  March  16,  '65 ; 
1st  Lieut.,  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68;  ace.  Nov.  24,  '68;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  16, 
71.  Service— From  May,  '60,  to  Jan.,  '64,  at  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.;  from  Jan., 
'64,  to  March,  '65,  on  duty  in  Surgeon  General's  Office,  Washington,  D.  C. ;  was 
discharged  from  Surg.  Gen.'s  Office  March,  '65,  to  accept  position  of  A.  A.  Surg. ; 
served  as  such  from  April  to  Oct.,  '65,  at  the  General  Hospitals  of  Jackson  Bks., 
Wilmington,  N.  C.,  Smithville,  N.  C.,  and  Moorehead  City,  N.  C.;  from  April, 
'67,  to  Oct.,  '67,  as  Post  Surg.  of  Camp  on  the  Big  Black  River,  Miss.,  and  Yazoo 
City,  Miss. ;  from  Sept.  8  to  Nov.  16,  '68,  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md. ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Fort  Griffin,  Texas,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  May, 
'74;  on  leave  of  absence  June  to  Aug.,  74;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  to  May,  75; 
ordered  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  May  17,  75  ;  Post  Surgeon  Cheyenne  and 
Arapahoe  Agency,  Ind.  Ty.,  to  Feb.,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Wallace,  Kansas,  to 
Sept.,  78;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Sept.,  79;  found  incapacitated  for  active  ser- 
vice by  a  Retiring  Board  Sept.  10,  79,  and  on  sick  leave  to  July  20,  '89 ;  Post 
Surgeon  Watertown  Arsenal,  Mass.,  from  July  26,  '89,  to  present  time. 

Stembel,  James  McB.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Bom  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  27th  Inf.  Oct.  19,  '67 ;  accepted 


Oct.  22,  '67;  transferred  to  9th  Inf.  June  14,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  27,  79.  Staff 
positions  occupied— R,eg.  Q.  M.  9th  Inf.  Nov.  28,  '86,  to  July  1,  '87;  Adjt.  July 
1,  '87. 

Stephenson,  William  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Portland,  Me., 
March  3,  1856.  Retiring  year,  1920  ;  appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  15,  '84; 
Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— In  the  Department  of  the  Plaite 
from  '84  to  '86 ;  in  the  Dept.  of  Arizona  from  '86  to  '90 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the 
East  and  stationed  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  date. 

Stephenson,  William  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Retired; 
appointed  from  Army.  Actual  rank—P\i.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  C,  1st  Batt.,  and 
Sgt.  Major  13th  Inf.  Nov.  16,  '64,  to  Aug.  17/67 ;  2d  Lieut.  27th  Inf.  June  8,  '67 ; 


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acc.  Aug.  17,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  2,  '68 ;  unassigned  June  14,  '69 ;  aasd.  to  8th 
Cav.  Dec.  31,  '70 ;  retired  April  23,  '79,  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Steinberg,  George  M.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York  June  8, 
1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  accepted  May  31,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  A&rt.  Surg.  May  28, 
'66 ;  Major  and  Surgeon  Dec.  1,  75.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  and  Major 
U.  S.  A.  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — With 
Gen.  Sykes'  command,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  Aug.,  '62 ;  hospital  duty  Ports- 
mouth Grove,  R.  I.,  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  with  General  Banks'  expedition,  and  in  the 
office  of  the  medical  director,  Department  of  the  Gulf,  to  Jan.,  '64  ;  in  office  of 
medical  director,  Columbus,  Ohio,  and  in  charge  of  U.  S.  General  Hospital  at 
Cleveland,  Ohio,  to  July,  '65 ;  with  the  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
to  April,  '66 ;  at  Fort  Marker,  Kan.,  to  Oct.,  '67  (cholera epidemic);  at  Ft.  Riley, 
Kan.,  and  in  the  field  from  April,  '68,  to  70  (Indian  campaign) ;  Fort  Columbus, 
N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  May,  '71  (yellow  fever  epidemic) ;  Fort  Hamilton  N.  Y.  Harbor, 
to  June,  71 ;  Fort  Warren,  Boston  Harbor,  Mass.,  to  Aug.,  72 ;  ordered  to  Dept. 
of  the  Gulf  July  22,  72  ;  in  medical  director's  office,  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  Oct., 
72;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Barrancas,  Fla.,  to  Aug.,  75  (epidemics  of  yellow  fever  in 
73  and  75) ;  on  sick  leave  to  May,  76  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Columbia  May 

11,  76  ;  Attending  Surgeon  Department  Headquarters  to  Sept.,  76  ;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  to  May,  79;  in  the  field,  Nez  Perces  Expedition,  77  ; 
on  special  duty  with  National  Board  of  Health  from  July,  79,  to  Aug.,  '81  (Mem- 
ber of  Havana  Yellow  Fever  Commission,  79) ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  California 
Aug.  10,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Mason,  Cal.,  to  May,  '84  ;   Attending  Surgeon 
and  Examiner  of  Recruits  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  the  present  time ;  Delegate  from 
the  United  States  to  the  International  Sanitary  Conference  at  Rome,  '85 ;  de- 
tailed by  the  President  to  make  investigations  relating  to  the  cause  and  preven- 
tion of  yellow  fever.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull 
Run  July  21,  '61 ;  at  Games'  Mill  and  at  Malvern  Hill.     History— In  Brazil  and 
in  Mexico,  '87,  and  in  Cuba  '88  and  '89 ;  Honorary  Member  of  the  American 
Academy  of  Medicine,  of  the  Epidemiological  Society  of  London,  of  the  Royal 
Academy  of  Medicine  of  Rome,  of  the  Imperial  Academy  of  Medicine  of  Rio  de 
Janeiro,  etc. 

Stevens,  Charles  J.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 77  ;  graduated 
June  13,  '82.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cavalry  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut. 
July  16,  '88. 

Stevens,  Gustave  W.  S.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 

rinted  from  La.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July 
'86.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '86 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Art,  July  18,  '86. 

Stevens,  Raymond  R.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Infantry).  Born  in  Pa.  Ap- 
pointed from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84 ; 
accepted  Oct.  31,  '84. 

Stevens,  Robert  R.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Texas.  Appointed 
from  Miss.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  2,  73 ;  graduated  June  15, 
77.  Actual  rank— Id  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  15,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '84. 

Stewart,  Cecil  (Second  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).    Born  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  April 

12,  1864.    Retiring  year  1928;  app.  from  Cal.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'86.     Actual  rank—2d  Lieut  3d  Cav.  July  1,  '86.     Staff  positions  occupied— A.  \. 
Q.  M.  and  A,  C.  S.  at  Camp  at  Eagle  Pass,  Tex.,  for  one  year  '88-9.     History— 
Medals  won  at  Rifle  and  Cavalry  Competitions,  Div.  of  the  Mo.  '88  (silver) ;  Army 
'88  (silver);   Cavalry  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kans.,  '89  (silver);   distinguished 
Marksman  '89 ;  son  of  Col.  C.  Seaforth  Stewart  (retired),  late  of  the  Engre.;  g.  g. 
grandson  of  Col.  Chas.  Stewart,  Com.  Gen.  of  Issues  on  staff  of  Genl.  Washington. 

Stewart,  Charles  S.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).    Born  at  sea.    Retired.    Ai 


from  N.  J.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '42 ;  graduated  July  1,  '46; 
Actual  rank—Id  Lieut.  Eng.  July  1,  '46;  1st  Lieut.  July  1,  '53;  Capt.  (14  yrs. 
aer.)  July  1,  '60  ;  Maj.  March  3,  '63;  Lieut.-Col.  March  7,  '67;  Col.  June  30,  '82; 


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retired  Sept.  16,  '86,  at  his  own  request  over,  40  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt. 
Lieut. -Col.  Feb.  25,  '65,  long,  faithful  and  efficient  services ;  Bvt.  Col.  March  13, 
'65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  (declined).  Service— Served 
from  date  of  graduation  to  '61  as  professor  of  mathematics  M.  A.,  and  superintend- 
ing the  construction  of  the  forts  in  Boston  Harbor;  was  actively  employed  during 
the  entire  period  of  the  rebellion,  and  participated  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg, 
etc.;  '66-67  ;  at  Philadelphia  in  charge  of  harbor  improvements  to  the  Delaware ; 
he  was  senior  member  of  the  Board  of  Engineers  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  in 
charge  of  the  construction  of  Fort  Scott  and  the  fortifications  at  Angel  Island,  etc., 
till  '86,  when  he  was  retired. 

Stewart,  James  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Scotland. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal,  Sergeant 
and  1st  Sergeant  Co.  B,  4th  U.  S.  Art.,  from  Oct.  29,  '51,  to  Nov.  22,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut. 
4th  Art.  Nov.  15,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  22,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  3,  '63  ;  Captain  18th 
Inf.  July  28, '66 ;  accepted  Nov.  22,  '66;  retired  March  20,  79.  Brevet  rank— 
Brevet  Captain  August  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Spottsylvania  Court-House  and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. ; 
Major  Aug.  18,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  on  the  Weldon  Railroad, 
Virginia. 

Stewart,  Joseph  (Lieutenant  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Re- 
tired. Appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '38 ;  grad- 
uated July  1,  '42.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '42  ;  2d  Lieut. 
3d  Art.  June  27,  '43 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  17,  '46 ;  Captain  Jan.  3,  '56 ;  Major  4th  Art. 
Dec.  11,  '65;  Lieut.  Col.  3rd  Art.  July  18,  79;  retired  Aug.  25,  79,  at  his  own 
request,  over  30  years'  service.  Service — Served  in  garrison  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I., 
'42-43,  and  at  Hancock  Barracks,  Me.,  '43 ;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  '43 ;  Fort 
Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '44-45,  and  Augusta  Arsenal,  Ga.,  '45-46  ;  served  in  the  war  with 
Mexico  from  June,  '46,  to  July,  48  ;  depot  commissary  at  Serralvo,  Mexico, '46,  and 
at  Monterey,  Mexico,  '47;  in  garrison  at  Orizaba  Feb.-April,  '48;  in  the  City  of 
Mexico  May,  '48  ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  '48  ;  Fort  Trumbull,  Ct.,  '48- 
49;  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  '49-50;  Fort  Constitution,  N.  H., '50-51;  Fort  Sullivan, 
Me.,  '51;  Fort  Constitution,  N.  H.,  '51-53;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Snel ling, 
Minn.,  '53-55;  Fort  Miller,  Gal.,  '55-56;  located,  built  and  served  at  Fort  Ump- 
qua,  Ore.,  '56-58;  at  San  Bernardino,  Cal., '58 ;  Fort  Yuma,  Cal., '58-59;  Pre- 
sidio of  San  Francisco,  Cal., '59;  at  Alcatraz  Island,  San  Francisco  Harbor,  Cal., 
'59-61;  with  expedition  to]' Washoe"  (Western  Utah)  '60;  engaged  in  combat 
with  Indians  on  Truckee  River,  a  few  miles  below  the  present  town  of  Wadsworth, 
Nev.,  June  2,  '60  ;  located  Fort  Churchill  in  Utah  (now  Nevada), '60  ;  served  dur- 
ing the  Rebellion,  '61-65  ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  18,  '61,  to 
March  6,  '62  ;  on  duty  in  Alexandria,  Va.,  and  as  military  commissioner  under 
the  reconstruction  acts  from  June,  '67,  to  Feb.,  '68;  member  of  board  for  the  exam- 
ination of  candidates  for  the  artillery  arm  of  service  in  '67-68;  in  garrison  at  Fort 
McHenry,  Md.,  from  Feb.  to  June,  '68  ;  on  leave  from  June  to  Dec.,  '68;  in  gar- 
rison at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  from 'Dec.,  '68,  to  May,  '69 ;  at  Fort  Delaware,  Del., 
from  May,  '69,  to  Feb.,  70 ;  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  from  Feb.,  70,  to  Nov.,  72 ;  at 
Sitka,  Alaska,  from  Dec.,  72,  to  April,  74 ;  in  garrison  at  the  Presidio  of  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  from  May,  74,  to  June,  75 ;  on  Yerba  Buena  Island  (Goat  Island), 
San  Francisco  Harbor,  Cal.,  from  June,  75,  to  Sept.,  76 ;  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T., 
from  Sept.,  76,  to  Aug.,  79 ;  on  campaign  against  Bannock  and  Piute  Indians  in 
Eastern  Oregon  from  June  4  to  August  14,  78,  and  retired  at  his  own  request 
Aug.  25,  79;  total  length  of  service  as  a  commissioned  officer  thirty-seven  years 
and  two  months ;  aggregate  of  leaves  of  absence  about  eighteen  months;  residence, 
Berkley,  Cal.  Commands  held — Commanding  artillery  in  skirmish  with  guerril- 
las Feb.,  '48,  above  Vera  Cruz;  commanding  company  as  part  of  escort  for  cap- 
tured ordnance,  which  left  the  City  of  Mexico  May  30,  '48,  being  the  initial 
movement  of  the  evacuation  of  the  city  by  the  American  army ;  Alcatraz  Island, 
San  Francisco  Harbor,  Cal.,  '59-61 ;  expedition  to  "  Washoe,"  Western  Utah, 
'60;  Fort  Churchill,  Utah  (now  Nevada),  '60;  Sub-District  of  Alexandria  June, 
'67,  to  Feb.,  '68. 


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Stewart,  William  P.  (Captain  4th  Art.)-  Born  at  Fort  Adams,  Rhode 
Island.  Appointed  from  R.  I. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Second  Lieutenant 
4th  Art.  Dec.  1,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  29,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  19,  '69;  Captain 
Aug.  14,  '69.  Service— Awaiting  orders  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.,  Dec.,  '66,  and 
Jan.,  '67;  served  with  battery  at  Erie,  Pa.,  Jan.  to  April,  '67;  suppressing 
Fenian  raid  into  Canada,  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  April  to  Aug.,  '67 ;  on  detached 
service,  court-martial  duty,  at  Fort  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  July,  '67  ;  at  Fort  Washing- 
ton, Md.,  Aug.,  '67,  to  Nov.,  '68 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Dec.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68  ; 
at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  with  light  battery,  Nov.,  '68,  to  May,  '69 ;  on  detached 
service  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  March,  '69;  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  artillery  school 
of  practice,  May,  '69,  to  May,  71 ;  on  detached  service  Richmond,  Va.,  July,  '69 ; 
at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  June  to  Aug.,  '69 ;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  May  to  Aug.,  71 ; 
detached  service,  court  martial  duty,  at  Carlisle  Bks.,  Pa.,  and  Fort  Foote,  Md., 
June,  71 ;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Aug.,  71,  to  Nov.,  72;  on  detached  service  in  Hide 
County,  N.  C.,  looking  up  pension  claimants,  Sept.,  and  at  Fort  Johnson,  N.  C., 
special  inspector  of  subsistence  stores,  Nov.,  72;  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Dec.,  72, 
to  June,  73;  frontier  duty  Sitka,  Alaska,  July,  73,  to  Aug.,  74;  Presidio  of  S.  F., 
Cal.,  Sept.,  74,  to  April,  76  ;  on  detached  service,  recruiting  at  Sacramento,  Cal., 
May  and  June,  75  ;  as  witness  before  U.  S.  Court  at  Portland,  Oregon,  March  and 
Nov.  and  Dec.,  75  ;  conducting  recruits  from  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  to  Vancouver 
Bks.  W.  T.,  Nov.,  75;  at  Yerba  Buena  Island,  Cal.,  April,  76,  to  March,  77; 
frontier  duty  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  March,  77,  to  Nov.,  78;  witness  before  U.  S. 
Court  at  Portland,  Oregon,  June,  77  ;  served  in  the  Nez  Perces  campaign  June 
to  Aug.,  77 ;  conducting  Indian  prisoners  and  sick  and  wounded  soldiers  from 
Fort  Lapwai,  I.  T.,  to  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  Aug.,  77;  on  duty  guarding 
Indian  Prisoners  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  Aug.  7  to  29,  77 ;  at  Fort  Canby, 
W.  T.,  Sept.,  77,  to  June,  78 ;  on  Bannock  campaign  June  to  Oct.,  78;  at  Camp 
Harney,  Oregon,  July,  Malheur  agency  August,  and  Camp  Harney  Aug.  and 
Sept.,  78 ;  in  charge  of  Indian  prisoners,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  78 ;  served  at  Fort 
Point,  Cal.,  Nov.,  78,  to  Jan.,  79 ;  Presidio  of  S.  F.,  Cal.,  Jan.,  79,  to  July,  '81 ; 
with  light  battery  Jan.,  79,  to  Oct.,  '80;  member  of  an  examining  board  March, 
'80,  to  examine  non-commissioned  officers  for  promotion  to  the  grade  of  2d  Lieut.; 
on  recruiting  duty  '80  to  June,  '81 ;  on  detached  service,  court  martial  duty,  Ft. 
Gaston,  Cal.,  Feb.,  '81 ;  conducting  party  of  insane  soldiers  from  the  Presidio  of 
S.  F.,  Cal.,  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  June,  and  recruits  from  Columbus  Bks.,  Ohio, 
to  the  Presidio,  S.  F.,  Cal.,  July,  '81 ;  frontier  duty  Fort  Canby,  W.  TM  July  to 
Oct.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  Nov.,  '81,  to  Sept.,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence 
Dec.,  '81  ;  detached  service  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  May,  '82;  at  Fort  Snelling, 
Minn.,  with  light  battery  Sept.,  '82,  to  Oct.,  '85  ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Act.  Signal 
Officer  and  Act.  Ordnance  Officer  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '82;  on  leave  of  absence  Mch. 
and  April,  '83;  on  detached  service  with  battery  at  Militia  Camp,  Dubuque,  Iowa, 
June,  *85 ;  in  camp  of  G.  A.  R.;  with  platoon  of  light  battery  at  Minneapolis, 
Minn.,  July,  '85;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  Oct.,  '85,  to  June,  '89;  at  Fort 
McPherson,  Ga.,  June  5  to  Oct.  24,  '89;  at  St.  Francis  Bks.,  Fla.,  Oct.  25,  '89,  to 
.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  Barry  on  tour  of  in- 
spection through  northern  New  York,  April, '67;  Post  Adjutant  Fort  Porter, 
New  York,  April  to  Aug.,  '67 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Washington, 
Md.,  February  to  November,  '68 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Wayne, 
Mich.,  December,  '68,  and  January,  '69 ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Aug.,  71,  to  March,  72  ;  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Sitka,  Alaska,  July  to  Dec.,  73 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Yerba  Buena  Id., 
Cal.,  April,  76,  to  March,  77 ;  Post  Adj.  and  A.  S.  O.  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T., 
77-8  ;  Adj.  of  Art.  Batt.  in  Nez  Perces  campaign  June  to  Aug.,  77 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  Sept.,  77,  to  June,  78 ;  Adj.  of  Art.  and 
Inf.  Batt.  on  Bannock  campaign  and  of  Dist.  of  the  Malheur,  June  and  July,  78 ; 
A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  8.,  A.  S.  O.  and  Act.  Ord.  Off.  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  Nov. 
and  Dec.,  '82 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.,  '86,  to  May,  '89,  and  A.  S.  O.  from 

Sept.,  '87,  to  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in 

action  of  the  Clear   Water,  Idaho  Territory,  July  11  and  12,  and  skirmish  at 


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Kamiah,  I.  T.,  July  13,  77.  Commands  held—  Detachment  and  Post  at  Yerba 
Buena  Island,  Cal.,  April,  76,  to  March,  77.  History—  Son  of  Lieut.  Col.  J. 
Stewart,  U.  S.  Army,  retired. 

Stickney,  Amos  (Major  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Missouri  Aug.  27,  1843. 
Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
July  1,  '60  ;  graduated  June  13,  '64.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '64; 
Capt.  March  7,  '67  ;  Major  Jan.  2,  '81.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captain  Dec.  21,  '64, 
for  zeal  and  efficiency  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  with  the  Army  of  the  Ten- 
nessee during  the  campaign  in  Georgia,  in  '64  ;  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  through  Georgia  and  the 
Carolinas.  Service  —  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  '64  ;  Army  of  the  Tennessee  '64-65  ; 
con.  of  Fort  Winthrop  '65  ;  Fort  Monroe  '66  ;  West  Point,  Aug.,  '67  ;  Willet's 
Point  '67  ;  on  duty  at  Mil.  Acad.  '68  ;  on  Upper  Mississippi  '69-76  ;  in  charge  of 
improvements  of  Des  Moines  Rapids  77-80  ;  in  charge  of  improvements  and  de- 
fenses of  harbor  of  New  Orleans  '81  ;  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  '90. 

Stiles,  Daniel  F.  (Captain  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Appointed 
from  District  of  Columbia  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank  —  Quartermaster-  Sgt.  and  Com. 
Sergt.  1st  D.  C.  Inf.  Au?.  6,  '61,  to  Nov.  30,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  1st  D.  C.  Inf.  Dec.  1, 
'62  ;  transferred  to  2d  D.  C.  Inf.  Feb.  28,  '65  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  21,  '65  ;  hon.  must. 
out  Sept.  12,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  26th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67  ;  accepted  March  27,  '67  ; 
transferred  to  10th  Inf.  May  19,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2,  76  ;  Capt.  March  6,  '88. 
Service  —  In  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-65  ;  in  the  field  and  participated  in 
Pope's  campaign  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  and  the  Maryland  campaign  of  '62  ; 
in  the  defenses  of  Washington  and  Alexandria  '64-5  ;  on  frontier  and  other  duty 
since  the  close  of  the  war;  present  station  Oklahoma,  Ind.  Ter.,  '90.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc.  —  Engaged  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  actions  of  Winchester, 
Bolivar  Heights  ;  battles  of  Cedar  Mountain,  Rappahannock  River,  second  Bull 
Run  and  Antietam  ;  the  actions  of  Fairfax  Station  and  Dumfries,  Va. 

Stille,  Louis  R.  (Captain  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Maryland  March  27,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank  — 
2d  Lieut.  *3d  Pa.  Cav.  Sept.  9,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '63  ;  Capt.  May  2,  '64  ;  trans- 
ferred 


1st 

April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  operations  resulting 
in  the  fall  of  Richmond,  Va.,  and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under 
Gen.  R,  E.  Lee.  Staff  position  occupied—  A.  D.  C.  May  13,  70,  to  June  30,  70. 

Stivers,  Charles  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Kentucky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '52  ;  graduated  July  1,  '56. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut,  April  20,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut. 
17th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined);  Capt.  7th  Inf.  Sept.  9,  '61;  out  of  service  July 
14,  '63  ;  reinstated  Aug.  11,  '63  ;  retired  Dec.  30,  '64,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 
Staff  positions  occupied—  Regt.  Quartermaster  7th  Inf.  April  1,  '60,  to  Sept.  9,  '61. 

Stivers,  Edwin  J.  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Bolivar,  Ohio,  June  14,  1836. 
Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  111.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  FiferandPvt. 
Co.  K,  and  Fife  Major  and  Sergt.  Major  89th  111.  Inf.,  Aug.  7,  '62,  to  Dec.  1,  '63; 
2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Dec.  2,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  5,  '64  ;  Capt.  Aug. 
2,  '65  ;  hon.  mustered  out  Nov.  3,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Feb.  5,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  15,  '68  ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69  ;  Capt. 
Feb.  19,  '83.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Honorably  mentioned—  In  the 
"  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  vol.  xxx.  part  1,  page  545,  in  the  report  of  the  battle 
of  Chickamauga  by  the  Commander  of  the  89th  111.  Inf.  as  follows  :  "Sgt.  Major 
E.  J.  Stivers  deserves  especial  mention  for  brave  and  intrepid  conduct,"  also  re- 
ferred to  by  Gen.  Rosecrans,  in  same  vol.,  page  99.  Service  —  In  the  field  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62-5  ;  he  was  captured  by  four  guerrillas  in  Alabama 
during  the  Hood  Campaign,  but  escaped  after  a  few  hours'  captivity  ;  performed 
garrison  duty  at  various  posts  until  79;  when  examined  by  a  Retiring  Board,  on 
account  of  disability  from  injuries  incidental  to  the  service  and  after  nearly  two 

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years' absence  on  account  of  disability,  returned  to  active  service,  which  continued 
until  May  4,  '88,  when  he  was  ordered,  by  the  Hon.  Secretary  of  War,  to  his 
home  on  account  of  disability  incurred  in  the  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—A. A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  and  Post  Treasurer  at  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  and  at  Ra- 
leigh, N.  C. ;  Post  Adjt.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Pike,  La. ;  A.  S.  O.  at  Ft. 
Clark,  Texas,  '70-1.  battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battles  of  Stone 
River,  Liberty  Gap,  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge  and  Nashville. 

Stockle,  George  B.  (Second  Lieut.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Nev.  Nov.  29,  1866. 
Retiring  year  1930.  Appointed  from  Nev.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
June  15,  '84;  graduated  June  11,  '88.  Actual  rank— Id  Lieut.  26th  Inf.  June 
11,  '88. 

Stone,  Bbenezer  W.  (Captain  21st  Inf.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Mass.  Oct.  23,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Mass.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  1st  Mass.  Inf.  May  24,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  25,  '64; 
Lieut.  Col.  61st  Mass.  Inf.  Feb.  28,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  16,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut. 
12th  Inf.  May  11,  '66 ;  accepted  Sept.  7,  '66 ;  transferred  to  21st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ; 
1st  Lieut.  March  26,  '68;  unassigned  April  19,  '69;  assigned  to  21st  Inf.  Dec.  15, 
'70;  Capt.  Nov.  11,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  March  2, 
'67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Major  March,  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Chancellors- 
ville,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Penna. ;  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  April  9,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  resulting  in  the  fall  of  Richmond,  Va., 
and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Sept.  25,  '68,  to  May  1,  '69. 

Stone,  William  P.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ark.  Appointed  from 
Ark.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  MilitaryAcademy  July  1,  78;  out  of  service  July  25, 
79;  reinstated  July  26,  '80 ;  graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d 
Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Story,  John  P.  (Captain  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Wis.  Aug.  25,  1841.  Retiring 
year  1905.  Appointed  from  Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '61 ; 
graduated  June  23,  '65.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  23,  '65;  1st  Lieut. 
June  23,  '65;  transferred  to  34th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned  April  14,  '69;  as- 
signed to  2d  Art.  Dec.  15,  70;  transferred  to  4th  Art.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Sept. 
14,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Nov.  1,  '65,  to  Feb.  2,  '66;  Q.  M. 
3d  bait.  16th  Inf.  April  20,  '66,  to  Aug.  15,  '66. 

Stotsenburg,  John  M.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Indiana.  Ap- 
pointed from  Indiana.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  77 ;  graduated 
June  11,  '81.  Acfual  r<uik—2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  11,  '81. 

Stottler,  Victor  B.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Connecticut.  Ap- 
pointed from  Connecticut.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78; 
graduated  June  18,  '82.  Actual  rank—Zd  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  13,  '82;  1st 
Lteut.  March  6,  '88. 

Stouch,  George  W.  H.  (Captain  3d  Inf.)  Born  in  Penna.  March  3,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Corpl. 
Co.  B,  1st  Batt.  and  Sgt.  Major  llth  Inf.  Nov.  30,  '61,  to  June  8,  '64;  2d  Lieut. 
3d  Inf.  May  18,  '64;  accepted  June  8,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '64;  Captain 
April  14,  84. 

Strange  Edward  J.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New 
York.  Appointed  from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rani-— 1st  Lieut.  15th  N. 
Y.  Eng.  June  17,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  14,  '63;  Captain  A.  Q.  M.  April  13, 
'63 ;  accepted  April  15,  63 ;  vacated  March  29,  '67  ;  Captain  A.  Q.  M.  Jan.  18,  '67 ; 
accepted  March  29,  67;  retired  July  9,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Mai.  March  2,'67, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  his  department  during  the  war ;  Bvt.Lieut.-Col. 
March  2,  '67,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Lieut.-Col. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  long  and  faithful  services  during  the  war. 

Straub,  Oscar  I.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Penna.  App.  from 
Penna.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87.  Actual 
rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  Aug.  11,  '87. 


STR  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS    OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  571 

Stretch,  John  P.  (Captain  10th  Inf.)  Born  in  Ind.  Dec.  21,  1843.  Retir- 
ing year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1, 
'62 ;  graduated  June  18,  '66.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  June  18,  '66 ;"  1st 
Lieut.  March  26,  '68;  Captain  Dec.  6,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  10th  Inf. 
May  1,  '67,  to  May  19,  '69 ;  July  12,  '69,  to  Dec.  13,  '71 ;  June  1,  '79,  to  Dec. 

Strong-,  Frederick  S.  (First  Lieutenant  4th  Art.).  Born  at  Paw  Paw,  Mich., 
Nov.  12,  '55.  Retiring  year  1919.  Appointed  from  Michigan  ;  graduated  at  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of '80.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  May 
6,  '87.  Service — Joined  at  Fort  Point,  Gal.,  Nov.  30,  '80 ;  served  there  and  at 
Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  till  June  4,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  and  Fort  Stevens, 
Oregon,  from  June  6  till  Oct.  31,  '81 ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  New  York,  from 
Nov.  12,  '81,  till  April  20,  '82;  reported  at  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
May  1,  '82;  graduated  May  1,  '84;  was  retained  as  Instructor  at  Fort  Monroe 
from  May  1  till  Sept.  8,  '84;  was  on  detached  service  as  Professor  Military  Science 
and  Tactics  at  the  Michigan  Military  Academy,  Orchard  Lake,  from  Sept.  8,  '84, 
till  Sept.  8,  '88 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Sept.  8,  '88,  till  June  30,  '89,  remaining 
on  duty  at  Michigan  Military  Academy  during  that  time ;  served  with  his  regi- 
ment at  Fort  McPherson,  Ga.,  from  July  1  till  Oct.  1,  '89 ;  joined  Light  Battery 
"  F,"  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  for  two  years'  course  of  instruction  Oct.  1,  '89,  where  he 
is  now  serving. 

Strong1,  Norton  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Mich.  Dec.,  1857. 
Retiring  year  1921 ;  app.  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  June 
16,  '80 ;  accepted  June  24,  '80 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  16,  '85.  Service— Or- 
dered to  Department  of  the  Platte  July  7,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  to  Aug., 
'81;  at  Fort  Thornburgh,  Utah,  to  Oct.,"'81;  in  the  field  between  Fort  Thornburgh 
and  Park  City,  Utah,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Cameron,  Utah,  to  April,  '83  ;  at  Fort 
Thornburgh,  Utah,  to  June,  '83  ;  in  the  field  to  Sept.,  '83;  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah, 
to  Oct.,  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.  Ty.;  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Oct., 
'84;  in  the  field  near  Hillsboro',  N.  M.,  July,  '85;  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  Oct.,  '85; 
at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.,  Nov.,  '88,  to . 

Strong-,  Richard  P.  (Captain  4th  Art.  Bvt.  Major).  Born  in  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.  21,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906;  app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life;  graduate 
of  Art.  School.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  "  H,"  71st  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  20,  '61 ;  dis- 
charged July  30,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  139th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Sept.  9,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  June 
18,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sig.  Corps  March  3,  '63  ;  accepted  June  19,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out 
April  19,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  1,  '66 ;  accepted 
May  26,  '66;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assd.  to  25th  Inf.  July  14/69;  transferred 
to  4th  Art.  Sept.  20,  '69  ;  Captain  Jan.  25,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March 
2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Blakely,  Ala. ;  Bvt. 
Capt.  and  Maj.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithfu1  and  meritorious  services.  Honorably 
mentioned — Reports  of  Comdg.  Gen.  and  Chief  Sig.  Officer  for  services  at  siege  of 
Suffolk,  Va. ;  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  vol.  xviii.  pp.  273-274^-280,  and  report 
of  Maj.  Gen.  Steele  for  services  at  Fort  Blakely,  Ala.  (vol.  not  yet  published). 
Service — On  Gunboat  "Mt.  Vernon,"  Potomac  River  Flotilla ;  at  Camp  Hamilton, 
Va.,  till  Oct.  19,  '62,  when  detailed  as  Acting  Signal  Officer  on  Staff  of  Major  Gen. 
Dix,  Fort  Monroe,  Va. ;  on  duty  at  Signal  Stations  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Newport 
News,  Va.,  and  on  U.  S.  S.  S.  "  New  Ironsides,"  in  James  River,  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  in 
charge  of  Signal  Station  at  Deep  Creek,  Va.,  from  Nov.,  '62,  to  March  7,  '63  ;  at 
Signal  Station  at  Suffolk,  Va.,  March  7,  '63,  to  June  7,  '63,  during  siege  of  Gen. 


Aug. 

Commissions  in  the  Signal  Corps  to  Nov.,  '63;  President  of  Board  to  Jan.,  '64; 
Comdg.  Signal  Camp  of  Instruction  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  Dec.,  '63 ;  Asst.  Supt. 
Rectg.  Service  for  Signal  Corps  and  Inspecting  duty  to  Sept.,  '64  ;  on  duty  in  the 
defenses  of  Washington  during  the  siege  in  July,  '64 ;  in  charge  of  Signal  Stations 
at  Forts  Reno,  Slocum  and  Totten  ;  on  duty  at  Hd.  Qrs.  2«i  Army  Corps,  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  Sept.  16,  '64,  to  Dec.  15,  '64;  Staff  duty  '65;  en  route  to  San  Fran- 


572  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  8TU 

Cisco,  Gal.,  Jan.  to  Feb.,  '66;  Staff  duty  to  Nov.,  '67;  en  route  from  Portland, 
Oregon,  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.,  '67,  to  Jan.,  '68 ;  on  duty  with  Chief  Signal 
Officer  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  3  to  March,  '68  ;  Asst.  Instr.of  Mil.  Signaling  and  Telegraphy 
at  the  U.  S.  M.  A.  from  March  24  to  Sept.  1,  '68;  on  duty  with  Chief  Signal  Officer 
U.  S.  A.  Sept.  2,  '68,  to  Jan.  30,  '69 ;  Chief  Signal  Officer,  Department  of  the 


Chief  Signal  Officer  U.  S.  A.  May  1-28,  '72 ;  at  Fort  Whipple,  Va.  (now  Fort 
Myer),  till  Jan.  23,  '83;  Assist,  to  Chief  Signal  Officer  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  23  to  July  1, 
'83 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  July  to  Sept.,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I., 
till  March,  '89  (on  duty  with  Light  Batt.  "  B,"  with  Batt.  "  L,"  and  Signal  Of- 
ficer) ;  on  special  duty  in  New  York  City  Oct.  11  to  Nov.  1,  '86,  with  Major-Gen. 
C.  P.  Stone,  in  charge  of  ceremonies  at  Inauguration  of  Statue  of  Liberty ;  at 
Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  March  12  to  May  23,  '89;  at  Fort  McPherson,  Ga.,  May 

29,'  89,  to .  Staff  position*  occupied— On  staff  Comdg.  Gen.  Mil.  Div.  West  Miss. 

Dec.,  '64,  to  March,  '65,  and  Comdg.  Barracks  of  Signal  Corps  N«w  Orleans,  La. ; 
on  staff  of  Major- Gen.  Fred.  Steele,  comdg.  forces  operating  against  Mobile,  Ala., 
March  to  Sept.,  '65 ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Major-Gen.  F.  Steele,  Chief  Signal  Officer 
and  Provost-marshal  General  Western  District  of  Texas,  June  to  Sept.,  '05;  Aide- 
de*-Camp  to  Dec.  21,  '65 ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  Major-Gen.  F.  Steele,  comdg.  Dept. 
of  the  Columbia,  Feb.  4  '66,  to  Nov.  23,  '73 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  the  Columbia 
Feb.  to  Nov.  23,  '67,  when  Gen.  Steele  was  relieved.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— 
Siege  of  Suffolk,  Va.,  March  to  June,  '63 ;  present  at  siege  of  Petersburg,  Va., 
and  battle  of  Boydton  Plank  Koad,  Va.,  Oct.  27,  '64 ;  present  with  cavalry  raid 
through  Florida  and  Alabama  and  at  the  siege  and  assault  of  Fort  Blakely,  Ala., 
capture  of  Mobile  and  movement  on  Montgomery.  Command*  held — Fort  Whip- 
pie,  Va.  (now  Fort  Myer)  from  May  28,  '72,  to  Jan.  23,  '83 ;  detachment  of  Signal 
Corps  at  Yorktown  celebration  Oct.,  '81 ;  detachment  of  Light  Batt.  "  B,"  4th 
Art.  at  Mount  McGregor,  N.  YM  Aug.,  '85.  History— Graduate  of  College  of 
City  of  New  York  ;  degree  of  A.  B.  conferred. 

Str  other,  Lewis  H.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '79;  accepted  Sept.  10, 
'79;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  23,  '79.  Staff  position*  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  1st  Inf.  Aug.  18, 
'80,  to  March  11,  *82,  and  from  May  11,  '87,  to  Aug.  5,  '88. 

Stuart,  Sidney  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Pa.  June  4,  1857. 
Retiring  year  1921 ;  appointed  from  Mass. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'80.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut  of  Ordnance  Aug. 
6,  '85  ;  accepted  Aug.  21,  '85. 

Sturgeon,  Sheldon  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Sparta, 
N.  Y.,  Feb.  7,  1838.  Retired ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
class  of '61.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  May  6,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  24,  '(>!  ; 
Capt.  April  25,  '62;  Col.  1st.  N.  O.  Inf.  April  25, '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  15, 
'65 ;  transferred  to  6th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70 ;  retired  May  17,  '76.  Brevet  rank— Bvt. 
Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war.  Service— On  duty  drilling  69th  N.  Y.  Vol.,  2d  Maine  Vol.  and  2d  Conn.  Vol. 
until  July  1,  '61 ;  with  Battal.  3d  Inf.  U.  S.  A.  until  Sept.,  '61 ;  joined  company 
at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  on  its  return  from  Texas  on  parole  ;  on  Recruiting 
Service,  '61;  served  as  mustering  and  disbursing  officer  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  '61-3; 

Banks  and 
Dept. 
Muster- 
ing Officer  and  A.  A.  Provost  Marshal  Gen.  for  Mil.  Div.  West  Miss.,  conducting 
the  enrolment  and  draft;  held  same  position  under  Maj.  Gen.  Sheridan  '65-6;  on 
leave  of  absence  from  July  to  Oct.,  '66 ;  granted  leave  from  regular  service  to 
serve  as  Col.  of  1st  N.  O.  Inf.  Vol. ;  joined  Co.  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  and 
served  with  it  until  Nov.,  '68,  being  detached  in  the  meantime  for  several  months 
as  Supervising  Officer  of  Registration  for  the  Nine  Southern  Parishes  of  La,,  in- 
cluding N.  O.,  La.,  under  the  direction  of  Maj.  Gen.  Sheridan,  U.  S.  A.,  until  at- 


SUM  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  573 

tacked  with  yellow  fever;  granted  leave  of  absence  for  five  months;  rejoined  Com- 
pany at  N.  O.,  La,,  April  '69,  and  served  with  it  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  and  Fort 
Porter,  N.  Y.,  until  Jan.  1,  71 ;  transferred  to  6th  Cav.  U.  S.  A.  Jan.  1,  71,  and 
served  with  Co.  H  at  Ft.  Richardson,  Texas,  Ft.  Hayes,  Kas.,  Aberdeen,  Miss., 
Ft.  Riley,  Kas.,  and  scouting  in  the  Indian  country  until  Oct.,  72  ;  on  leave  of 
absence ;  retired  from  active  service  May  17,  76,  for  disability  under  Sec.  1252 
Rev.  Stats. 

Sturgfis,  Samuel  D.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Mo.  App.  from 
Dak.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '84.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art. 
June  15,  '84. 

Styer,  Henry  D.  (Second  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from 
Pa.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf. 
June  15,  '84. 

Sullivan,  Thomas  C.  (Major  and  C.  S.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Ohio 
Nov.  14,  1833.  Retiring  year,  1897 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of  '56.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut.  April 
27,  '61  ;  Capt.  18th  Inf.  (declined)  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Aug.  3, 
'61 ;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Com.  of  Sub.  Vol.  Aug.  20,  '62,  to 
Jan.  27,  '63,  and  from  March  21  to  Aug.  1,  '65;  Major  and  Com.  of  Sub.  April 
14,  75.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Summerhayes,  John  W.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan.  6, 
1836.  Retiring  year,  1900;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Priv.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  I  and  Sergt.  Major  20th  Mass.  Inf.  Sept.  9,  '61,  to  Mar. 
14, '63;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Mass.  Inf.  March  14,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  8, '63;  Capt. 
Oct.  10,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  33d  Inf.  Jan.  22, '67  ;  accepted 
April  12,  '67;  transferred  to  8th  Inf.  May  3,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  15,  74;  Capt. 
and  A.  Q.  M.  Feb.  25.  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Ball's  Bluff,  Va. ;  Capt.  March  2,  '67, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va. ;  Major  Vol. 
April  9,  '65,  meritorious  services  in  the  recent  campaign  terminating  with  the 
surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Adj.  8th  Inf.  from  Jan.  1,  '86,  to  May  19, '86;  A.  A.  I.  G.  2d  Div.,  2d  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion 
'61-5.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Ball's  Biuff,  Va. 
(wounded,  taken  prisoner  by  rebels  and  escaped) ;  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  action 
of  West  Point,  battles  of  Fair  Oaks,  Savage  Station,  White-Oak  Swamp,  Glendale 
(wounded),  Malvern  Hill,  second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Freder- 
icksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  action  of  Falling  Waters,  operations  at 
Mine  Run  (wounded),  actions  of  Bristoe  Station  and  Morton's  Ford,  Va. ;  the 
battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  action  of  Bowling  Green,  battles  of  North 
Anna,  Po  River,  Cold  Harbor,  action  of  Games'  Farm,  siege  of  Petersburg,  battle 
of  Five  Forks. 

Summers,  John  B.  (Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Va.,  Jan.  24,  '22.  Retired  ; 
appointed  from  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.,  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  13, 
'47;  accepted  Feb.  22,  '48;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  13,  '52;  Maj.  Surg.  May  21, 
'61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Med.  Ins.  Feb.  27,  '63 ;  ace.  March  25,  '63  ;  must,  out  as  Lieut. 
Col.  Med.  Ins.  Oct.  31,  '65 ;  Lieut.  Col.,  Surg.  March  17,  '80 ;  Col.  and  Surg.  Jan. 
9,  '85 ;  retired  Jan.  24,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  (declined).  Service — In  war  with 
Mexico  to  July,  '48;  at  San  Diego,  Gal.,  to  Oct.,  '52;  at  Fort  Dalles,  Oregon,  to 
Nov.,  '54 ;  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Aug.,  '56 ;  at  Fort  Kearney,  Nebr.,  to 
Jan.,  '62  ;  at  general  hospital,  Alexandria,  Va.,  to  March,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  and 
Med.  Inspector  March,  '63,  of  hos.  in  Memphis,  Tenn.,  and  Med.  Dir.  Dept.  of 
Tenn.  to  Oct.,  '66 ;  with  Grant's  army  in  the  field  to  Oct.  31,  '65 ;  Med.  Dir. 
Dept.  of  Dakota,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  to  Sept.,  70 ;  Post  Surg.  Fortress  Monroe,  Va., 
to  Sept.,  74 ;  Med.  Dir.  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  Omaha,  Nebr.,  to  Jan.  24,  '86,  when 
retired  from  active  service  by  the  operation  of  law. 


•r)74  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  sT'T 

Sumner,  Edwin  V.  (Major  5th  Cav.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Aug. 
16,  1835.  Retiring  year  1899  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  Aug.  5,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  17,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  '61 ; 
Capt.  Sept.  23,  '63 ;  Major  and  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  May  19,  '63 ;  accepted  June  5,  '63 ; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  15,  '63;  Col.  1st  N.  Y.  Mtd.  Rifles  Sept.  8,  '64 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Nov.  29,  '65 ;  Major  5th  Cav.  March  4,  79.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Major  May  6, 
'64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern,  Va.;  Lieut. 
Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Brig.  Gen. 
Vol.  March  28,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field.  Stiff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Sept.  15,  '61,  to  May  18,  '63 ;  A.  D.  C.  May  2,  73,  to  Sep. 
1,  74. 

Sumner,  Samuel  S.  (Major  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Feb.  6,  1842.  Retiring 
year  1906.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  (5th 
Cav.)  June  11,  '61;  accepted  June  14,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  17,  '62  ;  Capt. 
'and  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Aug.  20,  '62 ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  15, 
'63  ;  Capt.  5th  Cav.  March  30,  '64  ;  Major  8th  Cav.  April  2,  79.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  1,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Fair 
Oaks,  Va. ;  Capt.  Sept.  17,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  A  n- 
tietam,  Md. ;  Major  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  during  the 
campaign  against  Vicksburg,  Miss.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  for  gallantry  at  battle  of  Summit  Springs  against  hostile  Indians 
July,  '69.  Service— -Served  with  regiment  at  Washington  and  Poolsville,  M-l., 
until  Nov.,  '61 ;  served  with  Army  Potomac  until  June  30,  '62 ;  sent  to  Fortress 
Monroe  sick;  rejoined  Army  Potomac  at  Harrison  Landing  Aug.,  '62;  served 
with  army  until  March,  '63 ;  rejoined  regiment  in  Army  Potomac  Nov.,  '63  ;  served 
until  Jan.,  '64,  and  was  then  selected  for  disbursing  duty  and  ordered  to  Spring- 
field, 111. ;  remained  on  such  duty  until  April,  '65,  and  then  rejoined  regiment  at 
Washington,  D.  C. ;  served  as  escort  to  General  Grant  until  Nov.,  '65,  and  was 
then  ordered  to  Nashville,  Tenn.;  remained  on  duty  until  Man  h.  '<17,  and  was 
then  ordered  with  two  companies  to  Vicksburg  and  Jackson,  Miss. ;  was  on  re- 
construction duty  until  April,  '69,  and  then  ordered  to  Dep.  of  Platte ;  rejoined  the 
regiment  at  Fort  McPherson  May,  '69,  and  served  with  regiment  in  campaign  of 
that  summer ;  was  on  duty  with  regiment  at  Fort  Russell  until  May,  71  ;  absent 
on  a  year's  leave,  visiting  Europe  ;  rejoined  regiment  in  Arizona  July,  72,  and 
commanded  Camp  Bower  until  75 ;  served  in  Kansas  until  May,  76,  and  then 
joined  expedition  against  Indians  in  Dep.  of  Platte ;  served  through  campaign 
and  took  station  at  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  Nov.,  76  ;  served  in  Dep.  of  Platte  until 
promoted  ;  reported  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  Oct.,  79,  and  was  assigned  command 
of  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas ;  in  command  of  Fort  Mclntosh  and  various  other  sta- 
tions, and  at  present  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.  Staff  positions  occupied — A. 
D.  C.  Nov.  29,  '61,  to  Aug.  28,  '62,  and  from  Sep.  7,  '63,  to  Oct.  16,  '63  ;  appointed 
Captain  A.  D.  C.  Aug.  20,  '62;  on  death  of  Gen.  Sumner  was  transferred  to  staff 
of  Gen.  Wool  in  N.  Y.  City;  served  until  May,  and  was  transferred  by  request  to 
staff  of  Gen.  Burnside,  Cincinnati,  Ohio;  accompanied  the  9th  Corps  to  Vu-k>- 
burg,  by  request,  as  A.  D.  C  to  Gen.  Parke  ;  returned  to  Kentucky  Aug.,  '63  ; 
served  on  staff  of  Gen.  Potter,  commanding  9th  Corps,  until  Sep.,  '63,  and  then 
rejoined  Gen.  Burnside  at  Knoxville. 

Suplee,  Edwin  M.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.;  appointed  from 
Iowa ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '88.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav. 
July  24,  '88. 

Suter,  Charles  R.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York, 
May  5,  1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of  '62.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  17.  '62 ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  3,  '63;  Captain  June  17,  '64;  Major  Oct.  10,  71 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Jan.  10,  '87. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  July  18,  '63,  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  siege  of  Morris  Island,  S.  C. ;  "  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  "  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war."  Service — Engaged  in  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion of '61-5;  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62-63;  Dept.  ofthe  South,  '63-65;  examin- 
ing condition  of  various  forts  on  Georgia  and  South  Carolina  coasts,  '65-66 ;  sur- 


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vey  of  Upper  Mississippi,  '66-68;  on  duty  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  '69-70  ;  in  charge 
of  improvement  of  the  Mississippi,  Missouri  and  Arkansas  Rivers,  and  Engineer 
15th  L.  H.  District,  'YO-83  ;  on  engineer  duty  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '90. 

Suter,  William  N.  (First  Lieutenant  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Vir- 
ginia. Appointed  Irom  Va. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Assistant  Surgeon  May  16, 
'87;  accepted  May  18, '87. 

Sutherland,  Charles  (Colonel  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Penna., 
1830.  Retiring  year  1894.  Appointed  from  Penna.  Actual  ran£— Ass't  Surg. 
Aug.  5, '52;  accepted  Nov.  14,  '52;  Capt.  Ass't.  Sure.  Aug.  5,  '57;  Maj.  Surg. 
April  16,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  Ass't.  Med.  Pur.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  21,  '66; 
Col.  Surgeon  June  26,  76 ;  accepted  Aug.  1,  76.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Byt.  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  and  diligent  discharge  of  duties  during  the 
war.  Service — Assigned  to  duty  as  acting  assistant  surgeon  at  Fortress  Monroe, 
Va.,  and  in  New  Mexico  from  Nov.,  '51,  to  April,  '52 ;  served  with  troops  on  the 
plains,  also  at  Fort  Webster,  Fort  Fillmore,  Fort  Craig,  Santa  F6,  and  Fort  Stan- 
ton,  New  Mexico,  to  Sept.,  '57 ;  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  to  Jan.  18,  '58 ;  on  leave 
until  Sept.,  '58 ;  Fort  Davis  and  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  to  Feb.,  '61 ;  not  taken 
prisoner  on  the  secession  of  Texas  and  left  that  state  with  Artillery  and  Infantry 
troops  for  New  York  City ;  reported  for  duty  to  surgeon-general  March,  '61 ; 
sailed  April,  '61,  on  secret  expedition  to  FortPickens,  Santa  Rosa  Island,  Florida ; 
at  FortPickens  to  March,  '62;  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  June,  '62;  medical  pur- 
veyor to  the  armies  under  Major-General  Halleck,  Pittsburg  Landing,  Tenn. ; 
established  a  large  depot  at  Columbus,  Ky. ;  fitted  out  nine  general  hospitals 
and  a  second  purveying  depot  at  Memphis,  Tenn. ;  appointed  Medical  Inspector 
of  Camps  and  Transports  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee  in  and  about  Vicksburg, 
Miss. ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee  in  the  campaign  and  siege  of  Vicksburg 
and  participated  in  the  surrender  of  that  place  July  4,  '63  ;  medical  director,  De- 
partment of  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  to  Nov.,  '63 ;  member  retiring  board, 
Wilmington,  Del.,  to  Jan.,  '64;  medical  director  of  hospitals,  Annapolis,  Md.,  to 
May,  '64;  purchasing  medical  purveyor,  Washington,  D.  C.,  until  close  of  the  re- 
bellion ;  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  June,  '70 ;  member  of  retiring  board  New 
York  City,  from  Oct.,  70,  to  March,  71 ;  acting  chief  medical  purveyor,  New 
York  City,  to  June,  76 ;  acting  assistant  medical  purveyor,  New  York,  to  July, 
78 ;  on  leave  to  Sept.,  79  ;  on  duty  as  medical  director  of  the  Military  Division 
of  the  Pacific,  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Oct.  27,  79,  to  May,  '84;  member  of  re- 
tiring board ;  member  of  a  board  convened  by  Pres.  Arthur  to  locate  a  site  for  a 
Quarantine  station  San  Francisco,  Cal. ;  Medical  Director  Division  of  the  Atlantic, 
from  May,  '84,  and  member  of  Retiring  Board,  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  two  bombardments  of  Fort  Pickens ; 
in  the  assault  on  Wilson's  Camp  on  the  Island  of  Santa  Rosa,  Fla. ;  at  the  siege 
and  surrender  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  July  4,  '63. 

Swaim,  David  G.  (Brig.  Gen.  and  Judge  Advocate  General).  Born  in  Ohio 
Jan.  30,  1832.  Retiring  year,  1896.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  65th  Ohio  Inf.  Oct.  4,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '61 ;  hon.  mustered 
out  June  17,  '62;  Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  May  16,  '62;  accepted  June  18,  '62; 
Major  and  A.  A.  G.  Vol.  Feb.  7,  '65;  accepted  March  28,  '65;  hon.  must,  out 
Sept.  15,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  34th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Feb.  28,  '67 ;  unassigned 
April  14,  '69 ;  Major  and  Judge  Advocate  Dec.  9,  '69 ;  accepted  Jan.  29,  70 ; 
Brig.  Gen.  and  Judge  Advocate  General  Feb.  18,  '81 ;  accepted  Feb.  22,  '81. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.,  Capt.,  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Lt.  Col.  and  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  ser.  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  Oct.  1,  '68,  to 
Dec.  9,  '69 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  20th  Brigade,  6th  Div.,  Army  of  the  Ohio ;  A.  A.  G.  U. 
S.  Vol.  May, '62 ;  A.  A.  G.  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Rosecrans  and  Thomas  to  Nov.,  '63  ; 
A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  the  Mo.  to  Sept.,  '66 ;  Asst.  Judge  Advocate  4th  Mil.  Dist.  from 

.     Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battles  of  Shiloh  and  Murfreesboro',  Tenn.,  Perry- 

ville,  Ky.,  and  Chickamauga,  Ga.  (wounded)  and  Missionary  Ridge.     Service — In  •> 
the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65  ;  in  Washington,  D.  C., 


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Dec.,  '62;  mustering  duty  at  Wilmington,  Del.,  Jan.  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  and  at  various 
other  stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  to  '81,  his  present  station  being  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 

Swaine,  Peter  T.  (Colonel  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  Jan.  21,  1831. 
Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
Sept.  1,  '47;  graduated  July  1,  '52.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July 
1,  *52;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  31,  '52;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  March  3,  '55  ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug. 
8,  '55 ;  Capt.  15th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  1,  '61 ;  Colonel  99th  Ohio  Inf. 
Sept.  4, '62;  hon.  must  out  Dec.  31,  '64;  Major  16th  Inf.  Dec.  29,  '65;  trans, 
to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  2d  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  15th 
Inf.  Oct.  24,  74 ;  Colonel  22d  Inf.  April  18,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major 
April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  31,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Mur- 
freesboro'  (Stone  River),  Tenn,;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  merito- 
rious services  during  the  war.  Service — In  garrison  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  ; 
Carlisle  Barracks,  and  on  frontier  duty  '52-57 ;  in  Utah  expedition  under  General 
Albert  Sidney  Johnston  July  '57,  to  July,  '60  ;  recruiting  service,  Newport  Bur- 
racks,  Ky.,  '60-61 ;  served  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  engaged  in  the 
actions  of  the  Tennessee  and  Mississippi  campaign  March  to  June,  62 ;  opera- 
tions through  North  Alabama,  Tennessee  and  Kentucky  June  to  Sept.,  '62 ;  in 
defense  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  relief  of  Lexington,  Ky.,  Sept.  4  to  Nov.  17,  '•! '1 ; 
in  command  of  a  temporary  brigade ;  engaged  in  the  actions  of  the  Tennessee 
campaign  under  General  Rosecrans  Nov.,  '62,  to  Sept.,  '63  ;  wounded  at  battle  of 
Stone  River;  Ass't  Supt.  Recruiting  Service  for  Ohio,  Dec.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64;  at 
Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.  to  April,  '64;  with  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  23d  Army  Corps,  in- 
vasion of  Georgia;  engaged  in  the  various  actions  and  skirmishes  from  June  23, 
'64,  to  Aug.  18,  '64;  leading  in  the  flank  attack  at  Kenesaw  Mountain,  and  in  the 
capture  of  Decatur,  Ga.,  by  a  charge  of  this  brigade  while  at  head  of  the  23d 
Corps  iu  advance  upon  Atlanta  July,  '64 ;  at  District  of  Newport  and  Covington, 
Ky.,  Sept.,  '64,  to  March,  '65;  at  Dept.  of  Tenn.,  Feb.  to  Aug.,  '65;  Judge  Ad- 
vocate, Dist.  of  Augusta,  Ga.,  Aug.  to  Dec.,  '65;  in  Alabama,  Jan.  to  April,  'tiii ; 
at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  June  17,  '66,  to  '67  ;  at  Paducah,  Ky.,  '67  to  '69;  Montgom- 
ery, Ala.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  '69  to  72;  disbursing  officer  for  War  Dept.,  and  sta- 
tioned in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  72-76 ;  on  frontier  duty  in  New  Mexico,  Colorado  and 
Dakota  76-83,  commanding  15th  Inf.  the  greater  portion  of  this  period.  Hnttle*, 
skirmishes,  etc. — Battles  of  Stone  River,  Shiloh,  Chickamauga ;  siege  of  Corinth ; 
engaged  in  the  battles  in  front  of  Atlanta,  siege  of  July  and  Aug.,  '64.  Com- 
mands held — In  command  of  1st  Battalion,  15th  Inf.,  at  battle  of  Shiloh,  April  7, 
'62,  and  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss.,  May  28,  '62 ;  of  99th  Ohio  Vpls.  at  battle  of 
Stone  River ;  brigade  at  battle  of  Chickamauga ;  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  Feb.  to 
April,  '64;  2d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  23d  Army  Corps,  invasion  of  Georgia;  District  of 
Newport  and  Covington,  Ky.,  Sept.  to  March,  '64-65;  of  2d  Batt.,  15th  Inf., 
Dept.  of  Tenn.,  Feb.  to  Aug.,  '65;  of  1st  Batt.,  15th  Inf.,  Ala.,  Jan.  to  April,  ''i'i ; 
Dist.  of  Memphis,  Tenn.,  June  17,  '66-67 ;  Paducah,  Ky.,  '67-69,  and  of  Mont- 
gomery, Ala.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  '69-72. 

Swaine,  William  M.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  at  Camp  Floyd, 
Utah,  May  18,  1860.  Retiring  year,  1924.  Appointed  from  New  Mexico.  Grad- 
uated from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '86.  Actual  rank— Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  July 
1,  '86.  Service— Joined  Co.  C  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  Sept.,  21,  '86 ;  changed  station 
with  regiment  to  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  in  June,  '88,  where  he  is  at  present  serving. 

Swayne,  Wager  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Re- 
tired. App.  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Major  43d  Ohio  Inf.  Aug.  31, 
'61 ;  Lieut.  Colonel  Dec.  14,  '61;  Colonel  Oct.  18,  '62;  Brig.  General  (Vol.)  March 
8,  '65;  accepted  April  25,  '65;  Major  General  (Vol.)  June  20,  '65;  accepted  May 
21,  '66;  hon.  must  out  Sept.  1,  '67 ;  Col.  45th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Sept.  10, 
'66 ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69  ;  retired  July  1,  70  (loss  of  right  leg  from  wound 
in  line  of  duty).  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.  General  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and 
Meritorious  services  in  the  action  of  River's  Bridge,  S.  C. ;  Bvt.  Major  General 
March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Bvt.  Brig.  General 


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Vols.  Feb.  5,  '65.  Service— Engaged  at  the  battles  of  luka,  Corinth,  and  raid  in- 
to Alabama;  participated  in  the  Atlanta  campaign,  Sherman's  March  to  the  Sea,  and 
campaign  of  the  Carolinas  ;  severely  wounded,  with  loss  of  right  leg,  at  the  action 
of  River's  Bridge,  S.  C. 

Sweene,  Henry  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Indiana  Nov.,  1831;  retired. 
Appointed  from  Arkansas — Civil  life.  Actual  mn£— Prvt.,  Bugler  and  Corpl.  Co. 
H,  2d  Dragoons,  and  Hospital  Steward  Sept.,  '54,  to  Oct.  8,  63;  Captain  60th  U.  S. 
Colored  Inf.  Vol.  Oct.  15,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  11,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf. 
June  18,  '67;  accepted  July  22,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  July  27,  '68  ;  unassigned  Aug.  12, 
59;  assigned  to  4th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  '70 ;  Captain  April  2,  '79 ;  retired  April  24,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  long  and  faithful  service.  Service — 
Served  at  the  following  posts:  Fort  Williams,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H., 
Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.  (twice),  Fort 
Lararaie,  Neb.,  Fort  Pierre,  Neb.,  Fort  Randall,  Neb.,  Camp  Douglass,  Utah, 
'58-9,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '63,  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.  (twice),  Mobile,  Ala.,  Hunts- 
ville,  Ala.,  Tuscumbia,  Ala.,  Marshall,  Tex.,  Jefferson  City,  Tex.,  Lampasas, 
Tex.,  Fort  Concho,  Tex.  (twice),  Fort  McKavett,  Tex.,  Fort  Richardson,  Tex., 
Fort  Sill,  Tex.,  Fort  Reno,  Tex.,  Fort  Clark,  Tex.  (twice),  Fort  Duncan,  Tex., 
Fort  Griffin,  Tex.,  Fort  Garland,  Col. 

Sweeny,  Thomas  W.  (Brigadier  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Re- 
tired; app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  Y.  Inf.  Nov. 
23,  '46  ;  hon.  must,  out  March  16,  '48 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  March  3,  '48  ;  accepted 
March  17,  '48;  1st  Lieut.  June  11,  '51;  Capt.  Jan.  19,  '61;  Brig.  Gen.  Mo.  Inf. 
Vol.  May  20, '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  14, '61 ;  Col.  52d  III.  Inf.  Jan.  21, '62  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  29,  '62  ;  accepted  April  21,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aue.  24,  '65  ; 
Major  16th  Inf.  Oct.  20,  '63  (out  of  service  Dec.  29,  '65  ;  reinstated  Nov.  8,  '66) ; 
una«signed  March  15,  '69;  retired  with  the  rank  of  Brig.  Gen.  May  11,  '70  (loss 
of  right  arm  and  wounds  in  line  of  duty).  Service— Engaged  in  the  war  with 
Mexico,  being  wounded  and  losing  his  right  arm  at  the  battle  of  Churubusco ;  at 
Ft.  Yuma  and  San  Diego,  Cal.,  to  '54;  engaged  in  actions  against  hostile  Indians; 


'62  ;  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  July,  '64,  to  July,  '65;  out  of  service  Dec.,  '65,  to  Nov., 
'66  ;  at  Augusta  and  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  at  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to  May, 
'70,  when  retired.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G.  of  a  Division  in  General 
Fremont's  campaign  in  Southwestern  Mo.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Churubusco, 
defense  of  St.  Louis  Arsenal  and  capture  of  Camp  Jackson,  Mo.;  engaged  in  Gen. 
Lyons'  Mo.  campaign,  and  at  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek  (severely  wounded) ; 
engaged  at  the  capture  of  Fort  Donelson,  Tenn.,  battle  of  Shiloh,  siege  of  Corinth, 
pursuit  of  the  rebel  Gen.  Beauregard,  battles  of  luka  and  Corinth  (wounded),  com- 
manding Div.  16th  Army  Corps,  and  engaged  protecting  the  Memphis  and 
Charleston  Railroad ;  at  Pulaski,  Nov.,  '63 ;  in  the  Atlanta  campaign,  and  en- 
gaged in  the  occupation  and  defense  of  Snake-Tree  Gap,  battles  of  Resaca,  Dal- 
las, Kenesaw  Mountain,  action  of  Ruffs  Mills  and  in  repulse  of  an  attack  of  the 
rebels  July  22,  '64.  Commands  held— Post  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  July,  '64,  to  July, 
'65 ;  Posts  of  Augusta  and  Atlanta,  Ga.  History — Received  the  brevet  of  Capt. 
from  the  Gov.  of  N.  Y.,  and  a  silver  medal  from  the  city  of  N.  Y.  for  his  services 
in  the  Mexican  War ;  received  a  sword  from  the  city  of  Brooklyn  for  services 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion ;  engaged  in  Fenian  movement  Sept.,  '65,  to 
Oct.,  '66. 

Sweet,  Owen  J.  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn.,  Sept.  4,  1845.  Retiring 
year  1909  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  137th  N.  Y. 
Inf.  Sept.  6,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  19,  '63 ;  Capt.  March  12,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out 
June  9,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  40th  Inf.  May  27,  '67;  accepted  June  15,  '67 ;  transferred 
to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  3,  '75  ;  Capt.  Sept.  1,  '87.  Brevet  rank 
— Bvt.  Major  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
Rebellion.  Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  rebellion  ;  in  the  Shenan- 
doah  Valley  '62 ;  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  campaigns  of  '62-63,  to 


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include  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  in  the  Army  of  the  West,  and  participated  in  its  cam- 
paigns of  '64 ;  the  march  to  the  sea,  and  through  the  Carolinas  in  '65  ;  superin- 
tendent of  civil  affairs  eleven  counties,  comprising  the  limits  of  Post  of  Plymouth, 
N.  C.,  part  of  '67 ;  Assistant  Commissioner  Bureau  R.  F.  and  A.  L.  Carteret  Co., 
N.  C.,  part  of  '68 ;  Military  commissioner  of  Carteret  County,  part  of  '68  ;  trans, 
to  25th  U.S.  Inf.  April  25, '69;  in  expedition  against  Apache  Indians  through 
Sacramento  and  Guadaloupe  Mountains  to  the  Llano  Estacado,  Texas,  winter  71 ; 
in  skirmish  with  Apache  Indians  near  Cafion  Los  Lamentus,  Texas,  Aug.,  72 ; 
promoted  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  19,  72;  commanding  escort  to  government  surveying 
party  in  vicinity  of  Canadian  River,  Indian  Territory,  during  Nov.,  73 ;  in  skir- 
mish with  Kiowa  Indians  on  China  Tree  Creek,  Texas,  April,  74 ;  in  Ind.  Ty. 
and  Texas  74-75;  in  Dept.  of  Dakota  with  station  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont., '90. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  '62  in  skirmishes  at  Bolivar  Heights,  Halltown,  Charles- 
town,  Berryville  and  Winchester,  Va.;  1st  Lieut.  137th  N.  Y.  Inf.  March  19,  '63 ; 
in  '63,  in  skirmishes  at  Occoquan  Creek,  Dumfries,  Snicker's  and  Mana*sas  Gaps, 
Va.,  near  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  and  at  Fairplay,  Md.;  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Fred- 
ericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  captain  137th  N.  Y. 
Inf.  March  12,  '64 ;  in  '64,  in  Sherman's  Atlanta  campaign,  in  skirmishes  at  Villa- 
npw,  Gordonsville,  Snake  Creek  Gap,  Pumpkin-Vine  Creek,  Powder  Spring,  Nick- 
ajack  Creek,  Steep  Banks,  Price's  Ferry,  Turner's  Ferry,  Chattahoochee  River, 
and  Macon  R.  R.,  Ga.;  in  battles  and  engagements  at  Rocky  Face  Ridge,  Resa- 
ca,  New  Hope  Church,  Allatoona  Mts.,  Dallas,  Lost  Mt.,  Pine  Knob  (wounded  in 
right  shoulder),  Nase's  Creek,  Kulp's  Farm,  in  front  of  Marietta,  Kenesaw  Mt., 
Peach-Tree  Creek,  near  Decatur,  fighting  in  front,  siege  and  capture  of  Atlanta. 
Ga.,  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea,  skirmishes  at  Davisboro',  near  Milledgeville, 
Louisville,  Sandersville,  near  Millen  and  Buckhead  Creek,  Williamson's  Planta- 
tion, and  fighting  in  front,  and  siege  and  capture  of  Savannah;  in  '65,  Sherman's 
campaign  through  the  Carolinas ;  in  skirmishes  at  Blackville,  Little  and  Big 
Edisto  Rivers,  Maxwell's  Meadows,  and  New  Bridges  on  the  Blackwater  River, 
Lexington  C.  H.,  William's  Mills,  McDaniel's,  Evans'  and  Sikes'  Plantations, 
Fayetteville,  Cheraw,  Jackson's  Cross- Roads,  Winnsboro',  Wadesboro',  Little 
River,  near  Goldsboro',  at  Smithfield,  near  Raleigh,  and  at  Jones'  Cross-Roads ; 
engagements  at  Averysboro'  and  Bentonville  ;  engaged  in  the  operations  against 
the  Apache,  Kiowa  and  Comanche  Indians,  resulting  in  their  capture  and  sur- 
render in  Ind.  Ty.  and  Texas  74-75. 

Sweitzer,  Nelson  B.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania Dec.  12,  1828.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1, '49 ;  graduated  July  1, '53.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d  Lieut.  iM 
Drag.  July  1,  '53 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Drag.  July  25,  '54;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  March  3, 
'55  (declined) ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  Drag.  Sept.  4,  '55;  Captain  1st  Cav.  May  7,  '61 ; 
Captain  16th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Sept.  28,  '61 ; 
accepted  Oct.  2,  '61 ;  honorably  mustered  out  March  31,  '63 ;  Colonel  16th  N.  Y. 
Cav.  Nov.  12,  '64 ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65 ;  Colonel  3d  N.  Y.  Pro.  Cav. 
June  23,  '65  ;  honorably  mustered  out  Sept.  21,  '65  ;  Major  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28, 
'66  ;  Lieut.  Colonel  8th  Cav.  June  25,  77 ;  Colonel  2d  Cav.  Jan.  9,  '86 ;  retired 
Oct.  29,  '88,  at  his  own  request ;  over  30  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major 
July  1,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  Peninsular  Campaign 
in  Va. ;  Brevet  iLieut.  Colonel  Sept.  19,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Winchester,  Va. ;  Brevet  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  distinguished 
gallantry  in  the  battles  of  Yellow  Tavern  and  Meadow  Bridge,  Va. ;  Brevet  Brig. 
General  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet 
Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  Service 
— Served  at  Cavalry  Depots  Carlisle,  Pa.,  and  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  until  spring 
'54;  joiYied  D  troop,  2d  Drag.,  New  Mexico;  at  Fort  Lowe,  Oregon,  spring  '55; 
scouted  Rogue  River  country  March  3,  '55,  to  fall  '56 ;  in  several  Indian  fights  on 
Applegate  Creek,  capturing  band  of  Illinois  River  Indians  on  war  path,  also  a 
party  of  Shasta  Indians ;  in  Rogue  River  war,  in  fights  at  mouth  of  Illinois  Riv- 
er, crossing  Rojrue  River — Chetoco  River  April  28,  '56;  Big  Bend  of  Rogue  River 
May  27  and  28,  '56,  against  comb'd  force  of  Rogue  River  Indians ;  2  days'  fighting, 


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ending  by  surrender  and  removal  of  all  Indians  in  Southern  Oregon  to  reserva- 
tions in  Northeastern  Oregon ;  joined  troop  E,  1st  Drag.,  Dec.,  '56,  at  cantonment 
in  Walla  Walla  Valley ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Jan.,  '58,  and  recruiting  in  New 
Orleans  for  Utah  Expedition  until  Aug.,  '58  ;  rejoined  troop  at  Walla  Walla,  W. 
T.,  Oct.,  '56 ;  com'g  escort  to  Wagon  Road  Expedition  from  Fort  Dalles,  Ore- 
gon, to  Salt  Lake,  Utah,  during  summer  and  fall  of  '59 ;  on  recruiting  service 
from  May,  '60,  to  July,  '61 ;  present  assisting  in  organizing  Army  of  the  Potomac 
and  fortifying  Washington  until  April,  '62;  present  in  the  various  movements  of 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  under  General  McClellan;  accompanied  General  Mc- 
Clellan  to  New  York  on  his  being  relieved  from  command  of  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac Nov.  10,  '62,  and  assisted  writing  report  of  operations  of  Army  Potomac  un- 
til July,  '63  ;  applied  to  join  Army  Potomac ;  engaged  part  of  July  and  Aug.,  '63, 
at  Washington,  District  of  Columbia,  reorganizing  dismounted  Cavalry,  Army  of 
the  Potomac;  joined  First  United  States  Cavalry,  Cavalry  Corps  Army  Potomac; 
on  assassination  of  President  Lincoln,  16th  N.  Y.  Cav.  ordered  to  Washington 
April  16,  '65  ;  patrolled  Southern  Maryland  and  Virginia,  between  Potomac  and 
James  Rivers,  for  assassins  of  President;  Booth,  the  assassin,  killed  and  Harold  and 
Mudd  conspirators,  were  arrested  by  detachment  of  the  regiment;  in  command  of 
District  of  the  Northern  Neck,  Virginia,  from  May  to  Sept.,  '65 ;  proceeded  to 
New  York  with  regiment  and  honorably  mustered  out  of  Volunteer  Service  Sept. 
21,  '65  ;  on  recruiting  service  from  Oct.,  '65,  to  July,  '66  ;  commanding  battalion 
of  regiment  and  Sedgwick  Barracks,  Washington,  D.  C.;  joined  2d  Cav.  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.;  scouted  North  Platte  and  Sweetwater  country  to  South  Pass  ; 
re-establishing  telegraph  stations  and  line  destroyed  by  Indians;  selected  location 
for  Fort  Fetterman  ;  established  route  for  road  from  proposed  site  of  Fort  Fetter- 
man  on  North  Platte,  South  to  projected  line  of  U.  P.  R.  R.  on  Laramie  Plains; 
sent  with  battalion  of  2d  Cav.  to  patrol  road  and  protect  supply  trains  from  Sioux 
Indians  on  road  leading  from  North  Platte  to  Forts  Reno,  Phil.  Kearney  and  C. 
F.  Smith,  in  Powder  River  and  Big  Horn  country,  until  Oct.  20,  '67  ;  on  leave  of 
absence  from  Nov.,  '67,  to  April,  '68;  Inspector  General  Department  of  the  Platte 
April,  '68,  to  March,  '71 ;  rejoined  Regiment  stationed  at  Fort  Omaha  ;  scouting 
country  of  Platte  and  Loup  Rivers  until  Oct.,  72;  March,  73,  at  Fort  Ellis,  Mont., 
to  Sept.,  75;  guarding  Galatin  Valley  and  scouting  country  from  Yellowstone  to 
Musselshell  and  Missouri  Rivers ;  on  duty  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  Board  on 
Army  Ambulances  until  Feb.,  77;  joined  2d  Cav.  Feb.,  77;  took  command  of  Fort 
Saneers  and  Regiment  (in  absence  of  Colonel  and  Lieutenant-Colonel) ;  joined 
8th  Cav.  (Colonel  being  absent) ;  took  command  of  Regiment  and  District  of  the 
Rio  Grande,  consisting  of  posts  on  the  Rio  Grande  frontier  of  Mexico,  from  Fort 
Brown  to  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas;  served  in  Dep.  of  Texas,  changing  Headquarters 
of  Regiment  to  Forts  Ringgold,  Clark  and  San  Antonio,  Texas,  until  March,  '84; 
on  detached  service  at  Chicago,  111.,  and  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  on  Board  inspecting  and 
purchasing  horses  for  Cavalry  until  Aug.  20,  '85  ;  rejoined  post  at  San  Antonio, 
Texas,  Sept.  25,  '85 ;  on  Retiring  Board  detailed  by  authority  of  the  President 
Dec.  18,  '85,  to  April,  '86;  at  Fort  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  May  1,  '86,  to  Oct.  29,  '88. 
fitojf  positions  occupied — Volunteer  A.  D.  C.  to  General  McClellan  in  West  Vir- 
ginia campaign  ;  appointed  A.  D.  C.  to  General  McClellan  July,  '61 ;  additional 
A.  D.  C.,  with  rank  of  Lieutenant-Colonel,  Sept.  28,  '61,  to  March  31,  '63  ;  volun- 
teer aide  to  Gen.  Buford  at  the  battle  of  Falling  Waters,  Md.,  July  14,  '63  ;  In- 
spector General  Dept.  of  the  Platte  April,  '68,  to  March,  71.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — In  several  Indian  fights  on  Applegate  Creek,  Oregon ;  in  Rogue  River  War, 
fights  at  mouth  of  Illinois  River,  crossing  Rogue  River — Cheteco  River  April  28, 
'56  ;  Big  Bend  of  Rogue  River  May  27  and  28,  '56  ;  siege  of  Yorktown,  April,  '62 ; 
battles  Williamsburg,  Hanover  Court-House,  Fair  Oaks,  Games'  Mill,  Savage 
Station  and  Malvern  Hill;  in  Maryland  Campaign,  at  Forcing  Catoctin  Pass  Sept. 
12,  '62  ;  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Falling  Water,  Md.,  July  14,  '63;  at  Crossing 
Rappahannock  and  engagement  near  Culpepper  Court- House  Nov.  8,  '63;  Custer's 
raid  to  Charlottes ville  Feb.,  '64;  battle  Todd's  Tavern  May  6,  '64  ;  battle  Spottsyl- 
vania;  raid  under  General  Sheridan  in  rear  of  Rebel  Army ;  engagement  at  Beaver- 
dam  ;  battle  Yellow  Tavern  ;  at  defenses  of  Richmond ;  Meadow  Bridge;  selected 


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by  order  of  General  Sheridan  to  take  1st  and  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  and  dislodge,  at  any 
cost,  enemy  from  ridge  commanding  Meadow  Bridge,  General  Ouster  reporting 
his  being  unable  to  dislodge  them  with  his  brigade  ;  the  two  regiments  dislodged 
the  enemy;  engaged  in  combat  Mechanicsville ;  Cavalry  joinea  Army  Potomac 
near  Chatfield  Station,  Va.;  engaged  in  Cavalry  actions  at  Hanover  Town  and 
Tolopotomy  Creek  ;  Battle  Hawes'  Shop  ;  action  Matadequin  Creek  ;  Battle  Cold 
Harbor  May  31  and  June  1,  '64;  skirmish  Chickahominy  June  6,  '64;  Sheridan's 
raid  towards  Charlottesville,  Va.,  cutting  Virginia  Central  and  Richmond  R.  R.; 
battle  of  Trevillian  Station  June  11  and  12;  action  White  House,  Tunstall's 
Station,  St.  Mary's  Church  and  Darby  Town  ;  left  with  1st  Cav.  Div.  under  Gen. 
Sheridan  for  Washington  Aug.,  '64,  and  joined  the  Army  of  the  Shenandoah, 
Shenandoah  Valley,  Va.;  in  combat  at  Berryville,  Va.,  Stone  Church,  New  Town, 
near  Winchester,  Front  Royal,  Shepardstown  and  Smithfield  Aug.  28;  made  sabre 
charge  with  1st  Cav.  on  the  advance  of  enemy  consisting  of  a  regiment  and  bat- 
talion, and  drove  them  back  on  main  body  of  enemy,  disabling  and  capturing  a 
number;  second  engagement  at  Smithfield  August  28,  Hall  Town,  Berryville, 
Opequan  Creek  and  fighting  about  Winchester  September,  '64  ;  scouting  Loudoun 
county,  Va.,  for  Guerrillas — several  skirmishes.  Commands  held — CpmmandingCo. 
4th  Inf.  at  Rogue  River  War  '56  ;  escort  to  Wagon  Road  expedition  from  Fort 
Dalles,  Ore.,  to  St.  Lake,  Utah,  during  Summer  and  Fall  '59;  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  Nov. 
8,  '63,  to  '64;  regt.  in  combat  at  Berryville,  Va.;  Disk  of  Northern  Neck,  Va.,  from 
May  to  Sept.,  '65  ;  battalion  of  regt.  and  Sedgwick  Barracks,  Washington,  D.  C. ; 
Ft.  Ellis,  Mont.  March,  73,  to  Sept.,  75 ;  2d  Cav.  and  Fort  Sanders  Feb.,  77 ; 
June  25,  77,  8th  Cav.  and  District  of  the  Rio  Grande,  consisting  of  posts  on  the 
Rio  Grande  frontier  of  Mexico  from  Ft.  Brown  to  Ft.  Mclntoeh,  Texas;  2d  Cav. 
and  Ft.  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  from  May  1,  '86,  to  Oct.  29,  '88. 

Swift,  Bben  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cavalry).     Born  in  Texas.    App.  from  Ky. ; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  76.     Actual  rank—IA  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  June 

15,  76;  transferred  to  5th  Cav.  July  28,  76;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  13,  '84.     Service— 
Joined  the  regiment  in  the  Black  Hills  of  Dakota,  Oct.  12  ;  upon  thedisbandment 
of  the  expedition  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  in  Oct.,  was  assigned  to  Fort  D.   A. 
Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  had  station  until  April,  '80;  participated  in  the  Nez 
Perces  campaign  during  the  summer  of  77  ;  and  in  the  capture  of  disaffected 
Bannock  Indians  at  Ross  Fork  (Idaho)  Agency  in  Jan.,  78  ;  in  field  operations  in 
Northern  Wyoming  during  the  summer  and  fall  of  78  ;  in  field  operations  against 
hostile  Cheyennesm  the  sand-hills  of  Western  Nebraska,  Jan. -Feb.,  79;  and  in 
the  expedition  against  the  hostile  Utes  of  Colorado,  Oct.-Dec.,  79 ;    changed 
station,  in  April,  '80,  to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  where  he  served  until  Aug.,  '82, 
when  he  was  transferred  with  the  regimental  headquarters  to  Fort  Sidney,  Neb. ; 
at  Fort  Sidney,  to  July  10,  '83  ;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  to  May  20,  '85 ;  at  Fort 
Riley,  Kan.,  to  March  22,  '87  ;  in  the  Indian  Ter.,  to  June  9,  '87  ;  staff  duty  since 
June  13,  '87.     Staff  positions  occupied— Batt.  Adj.  in  the  field  77  ;  Batt.  Adj.,  A. 
A.  Q.  M.  and  A.'  C.  S.  in  the  field  Jan.,  78 ;  Batt.  Adj.  in   the  field  Jan.-Feb., 
79 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  in  expedition  against  Utes  of  Col.,  Oct.-Dec.,  79 ;  Acting  Adj. 
5th  Cav.  Jan.  28,  78,  to  April  23,  79 ;  Adj.  5th  Cav.  June  4,  78,  to  March  9,  '87 ; 
Post  Adj.  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  April,  '80,  to  Aug.,  '82 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.  Gen. 

Merritt  June  13,  '87,  to ;  Acting  Eng.  Officer  Dept.  of  Mo.,  to .     Battle*, 

skirmishes,  etc. — Action  at  Ross  Fork,  Idaho,  78  ;  participated  in  raising  the  siege 
and  action  of  Milk  Creek,  Col.,  79.     Commands  held— Co.  in  the  field  in  77  and 
in  79. 

Swift,  Eugene  L.  (First  Lieut,  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  App. 
from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  12/87;  accepted  Aug. 

16,  '87. 

Swift,  Henry  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Pennoylvania.  Appointed  from 
Dak.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Post  Chaplain  Jan.  21,  '87 ;  accepted  March  4, 
87. 

Swifk  James  A.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Maryland.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  army.  Actual  ran&— Sergeant  Signal  Corps  Oct.  30,  78 ;  dis- 
charged Oct.  31,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corps  Nov.  1,  78 ;  accepted  Nov.  1,  78. 


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Swigert,  Samuel  M.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky,  Nov.  28, 1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  Ky.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy, 
Class  of  '68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June  15,  '68 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  26, 
'69;  Captain  Oct.  20,  '81. 

Sydenham,  Alvin  H.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  at  Mt.  Pleasant, 
Henry  Co.,  Iowa,  June  28,  1867.  Retiring  year  1931.  Appointed  from  Iowa. 
Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of  '89.  Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  8th  Cav. 
June  12,  '89.  Service— Joined  Troop  L  at  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  where  he  is  at  pres- 
ent serving. 

Sy names,  John  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Bom  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Claas  of  '47.  Actual  rank—  2d 
Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1 ,  '47 ;  transferred  to  Ordnance  April  24,  '49 ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
1,  '53  ;  Captain  10th  Inf.  (declined)  March  3,  '55  ;  Captain  of  Ordnance  July  1, 
'61 ;  retired  Nov.  1,  '61. 

Symons,  Thomas  W.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York,  Feb.  7, 
1849.  Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  Michigan.  Graduated  from  Mil- 
itary Academy,  Class  of  74.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  17,  '74 ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  2,  '78  ;  Captain  June  2,  '84.  Service— With  Batt.  of  Engineers, 
'74-76;  with  Lieut.  Wheeler's  exploring  expedition,  '76-79;  Engineer  Officer 
Dept.  of  Columbia,  '79-82  ;  on  duty  at  Portland,  Ore.,  '90. 

Taber,  Henry  S.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York  July  11, 1849. 
Retiring  year  1913.  Appointed  from  New  York ;  graduated  from  Military  Acad., 
class  of  '73.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  13,  '73  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
29,  '77  ;  Captain  July  3,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M.  Batt.  of  Engineers 
Sept.  2,  '76,  to  Dec.  22,  76.  Service— On  duty  with  Batt.  of  Engineers  75-78  ;  on 
duty  at  M.  A.  78-79  ;  on  duty  at  M.  A.  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Practical  Mil.  Eng. 
'80-82;  on  duty  in  Dept.  of  Dakota  '82-83,  and  at  various  other  stations  till 
'90,  present  station  being  Little  Rock,  Ark. 

Tag-garb,  Blmore  P.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  79.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Tassin,  Augustus  GK  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  France,  Oct.  12, 1843. 
Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
35th  Ind.  Inf.,  Oct.  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  June  17,  '63;  Lieut.-Col.  Aug.  9,  '64;  Col.  Mar. 
4,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  30,  '65 ;  Capt.  12th  Inf.,  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct. 
12,  '66;  hon.  discharged  Dec.  1,  70;  pvt.  Sig.  Corps,  June  18,  72;  discharged 
April  3,  73 ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.,  March  19,  73 ;  accepted  April  3,  73 ;  1st  Lieut. 
June  28,  78 ;  Capt.  April  23,  '90.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.- 
Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Atlanta,  Ga. ; 
Bvt.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Nashville, 
Tenn.  Honorably  mentioned — Received  the  thanks  of  the  General  commanding 
the  Army  of  the  Cumberland  for  distinguished  service  on  the  field  of  battle,  and 
further  commended  by  him  as  follows  as  per  original  on  file  in  the  War  Department : 

"Of  all  the  Officers  who  served  under  my  orders  in  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  none  are  more  worthy  of 
an  appointment  in  the  regular  army  than  Colonel  Augustus  G.  Tassin." 

(Signed)    GEORGB  H.  THOMAS,  Major- General,  U.  S.  A., 
Commanding  Army  of  the  Cumberland. 

Received  the  thanks  of  the  Governor  and  Legislature  of  the  State  of  Ind.  for  "  dis- 
tinguished services  during  the  war,"  '65  ;  presented  with  sword  of  honor  by  his 
company  (I,  12th  Inf.)  and  citizens  of  Nevada  on  leaving  the  United  States  ser- 
vice for  that  of  France,  70 ;  received  the  thanks  of  the  Chief  Signal  Officer, 
United  States  Army,  "  for  meritorious  work  and  reports,"  and  diplomas  at  the 
Cincinnati  and  Memphis  Expositions,  73 ;  received  the  thanks  of  the  Major-Gen, 
commanding  the  Division  of  the  Pacific,  for  surveys  and  maps  of  Northern  Cali- 
fornia, 74 ;  received  the  thanks  of  France,  tendered  in  orders  of  the  French 
Secretary  of  War,  for  services  in  the  Franco-German  War,  75 ;  received  the 
thanks  of  the  Smithsonian  Institute  for  illustrated  reports  on  Ariz.,  the  Colorado 


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River  and  customs  and  languages  of  Amer.  Indians,  78 ;  received  the  thanks  of 
the  Commanding  General  of  the  Dept.  of  Arizona,  the  General  of  the  Army,  the 
Commissioner  of  Agriculture  and  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior,  for  reports  on  the 
forestry  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  '78  ;  received  the  thanks  of  the  Commanding  Officer, 
United  States  Artillery  School,  "for  the  zeal  and  intelligence  with  which  he  per- 
formed the  important  duties  of  Instructor  of  Small-arms  Practice  at  the  School, 
and  his  regret  that  by  change  of  station  the  Artillery  School  is  to  lose  services 
both  creditable  to  himself  and  advantageous  to  the  service,"  '86 ;  received  the 
thanks  of  France  through  its  Minister  of  Foreign  Affairs,  President  of  the  Council 
of  Ministers,  "for  the  courtesy,  tact,  intelligence  and  distinguished  services  with 
which  he  upheld  the  dignity  of  the  representatives  of  France  during  the  ceremo- 
nies of  the  official  acceptance  by  the  President  of  the  United  States  of  the  statue 
of  "  Liberty  Enlightening  the  World,"  "  presented  by  France  to  her  sister  republic, 
the  United  States  of  North  America,"  '87;  declined,  as  an  American  officer,  to 
receive  the  crosses  and  diplomas  of  Grand  Officer  and  Grand  Cross  of  the  Legion 
of  Honor  of  France,  but  accepted  by  his  eldest  son  as  a  private  citizen  of  the 
United  States, '87;  received  "honorable  mention"  from  the  "Academic  Fran- 
yaise"  and  the  "  Acad6miedes  Sciences,"  of  France,  for  "  valuable  original  papers 
and  translations,"  '87 ;  received  the  thanks  of  the  Smithsonian  Institute  and 
National  Museum  for  donations  of  numerous  valuable  ornithological  specimens, 
'87  ;  knight  of  several  European  orders  of  knighthood  for  different  services  and 
writings,  '61-90 ;  Honorary  Member  of  the  Literary  and  Historical  Societies  of 
nearly  all  the  States  of  the  Union, "  as  expressions  of  the  recognition  by  the 
societies  of  his  distinguished  record  as  a  brave  and  capable  officer,  and  their  ap- 
preciation of  the  value  of  his  services  to  the  country  during  the  war,  as  well  as  of 
nis  valuable  contributions  to  science,  history  and  literature  generally,"  '61-90; 
received  the  following  thanks  of  the  citizens  of  Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  for  the 
manner  in  which  he  performed  his  duties  while  among  them  in  connection  with 
the  opening  of  the  Great  Sioux  reservation  : 

COLONEL  A.  G.  TASSIN,  V.  8.  A  , 

Sir:  At  a  large  and  enthusiastic  meeting  «f  the  Citizens  of  Fort  Pierre,  the  following  resolution  was 
unanimously  adopted:  Resolved,  That  we  the  Citizens  of  Fort  Pierre,  in  meeting  assembled,  tender  our  sincere 
thanks  to  Colonel  A.  6.  Taasin  for  bis  judicious  management  of  the  affairs  under  his  control  during  the  try- 
ing circumstances  through  which  we  have  just  passed,  as  well  as  his  kind  and  gentlemanly  conduct  towards 
us.  We  hope  the  military  may  never  again  patrol  our  streets,  but  should  such  an  event  happen,  we  hope  to 
be  so  fortunate  as  that  such  duty  may  fall  upon  Colonel  Tassin,  and  the  efficient  and  gentlemanly  officers  and 
soldiers  now  under  his  command,  each  and  every  one  of  whom  has  deported  himself  in  a  kind,  efficient  and 
soldierly  manner.  (Signed)  J.  R.  ROOT,  Mayor.  (Signed)  W.  H.  THEILMAN,  Clerk. 

(Signed)  JUDGE  6.  P.  WA.LDRON, 
(Signed)  JAMES  MCGARRT, 
(Signed)  GEORGE  D.  MATHISSON, 

OommtttM  on  Prnmtatio*. 
Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  February,  1890. 

Commended  and  thanked  by  the  Commanding  General  Department  of  Dakota, 
for  his  good  judgment  and  the  energetic  and  prudent  manner  in  which  he  admin- 
istered the  responsible  and  delicate  duties  imposed  upon  him  during  the  exciting 
period  of  his  station  at  Fort  Pierre,  January,  February  and  March,  '90.  Service — 
In  the  field  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  frond  '61  to  '65  ;  In  charge  of  supply 
trains,  Army  of  the  Cumberland;  Chief  of  Pontooniers,  Commanding  Pontoon 
train,  Army  of  the  Cumberland ;  Received  the  thanks  of  Major  General  George 
H.  Thomas,  commanding  the  Army,  for  constructing  within  two  (2)  hours,  in  the 
face  of  the  enemy,  and  under  fire  of  Forrest's  Cavalry  covering  the  retreat  of 
Hood's  shattered  forces  after  the  battle  of  Nashville,  the  pontoon  bridge  across 
Duck  river  at  Columbia,  Tennessee,  on  which  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland 
crossed  in  pursuit  of  Hood's  retreating  army ;  Commanding  Brigade  in  Texas, 
October,  '65,  when  honorably  mustered  out  of  Volunteer  Service  at  the  close  of  the 
war;  Stationed  with  regiment  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  October,  '66,  to  April, 
'69 ;  at  Forts  Whipple,  Strong,  Corcoran  and  Greble,  Virginia— parts  of  the  old 
defenses  of  the  National  Capitol,  March-October,  '68  ;  Ordered  to  Pacific  Coast, 
April,  '69,  and  in  garrison  and  scouting  duty  at  Camp  Halleck,  Nevada,  April, 
'69;  December,  '70,  at  Camp  Halleck,  with  garrison  of  Infantry  and  Cavalry; 
Honorably  discharged  the  service  of  the  United  States  at  his  own  request,  Decem- 


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ber  1,  70,  to  enable  him  to  accept  commission  in  the  French  army  during  the 
Franco-German  war  of  70-1 ;  Private  United  States  Signal  Corps,  June  18,  72, 
to  April  3,  73  ;  in  charge  of  Signal  Corps  exhibits  at  the  expositions  of  Cincin- 
nati and  Memphis ;  Declined  promotion  in  the  Corps ;  on  duty  as  Signal  Officer 
at  the  School  of  Instruction  of  the  Signal  Service,  Fort  Whipple,  Virginia,  by 
order  of  the  President  of  the  United  States,  April-August,  73,  with  Company 
"  K,"  12th  Infantry,  at  Camp  Gaston,  California,  September-Depember,  73 ;  on 
duty  with  Company  "  A,"  12th  Infantry;  at  camp  Wright,  California  during  parts 
of  73-4-5 ;  on  duty  with  Company  "  A,"  12th  Infantry,  at  Fort  Mojave,  Arizona, 
during  parts  of  75-7-8  ;  commanding  Post  and  Quartermaster  Depot  at  Ehren- 
berg,  Arizona,  September,  76- August,  77 ;  in  charge  of  Public  Buildings,  Roads 
and  Grounds,  Headquarters  Department  of  Arizona,  April-July,  78;  applied  to 
be  assigned  for  duty  in  the  field  with  one  of  the  Companies  of  the  regiment  then 
engaged  in  the  Bannock  Indian  War  in  Eastern  Oregon ;  request  not  granted  by 
Department  Commander  on  the  ground  that  his  services  at  his  present  station 
were  too  valuable  to  be  dispensed  with  ;  on  duty  in  the  field  with  Company  "  I," 
12th  Infantry,  and  temporarily  in  command  of  Company  "  H,"  8th  Infantry,  in 
Eastern  Oregon,  Department  of  the  Columbia,  in  the  Oregon  Indian  war  of  78, 
July-October,  78;  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Umatilla,  Oregon,  charged  with 
breaking  up  and  shipping  back  the  supplies  accumulated  for  the  war,  October,  78 ; 
on  duty  with  Company  "  I,"  12th  Infantry,  at  Fort  Grant,  Arizona,  November- 
December,  78;  commanding  Company  "D,"  Indian  Scouts,  Department  of  Ari- 
zona, in  the  field  against  hostile  Chiricahua  Apaches,  in  Arizona,  New  Mexico 
and  Mexico,  January-March,  79 ;  with  Company  "  D,"  12th  Infantry,  at  Fort 
Apache,  Arizona,  March-June,  79 ;  on  detached  service  in  San  Francisco,  Cali- 
fornia, at  Headquarters  Division  of  the  Pacific,  July,  79 ;  at  Fort  Grant,  Arizona, 
August,  79- August,  '80;  Inspector  of  Indian  Supplies  at  the  San  Carlos  Indian 
Agency,  Arizona ;  commanding  Company  "  H,"  12th  Infantry  and  temporarily 
Troop  "G,"  6th  Cavalry,  Fort  Thomas,  Arizona,  September,  '80-February,  '81; 
on  duty  with  company  "A,"  12th  Infantry,  at  Fort  Mojave,  Arizona,  March,  '81  ; 
on  sick  leave  in  America  and  Europe,  May,  '81-September,  '82;  Instructor  of 
Musketry  and  Infantry  and  Range  Officer  in  charge  of  small-arms  practice  at  the 
United  States  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Virginia,  October,  '82-Atigust,  '86 ; 
on  duty  with  Company  "  A,M  12th  Infantry,  and  detached  Court  Martial  service  at 
Madison  Bks.,  Plattsburg  Bks.  and  Fort  Ontario,  Northern  N.  Y.,  Aug.,  Sept.  and 
Oct.,  '86;  Aide-de-camp  to  the  Maj.  Gen.  Commanding  the  Div.  of  the  Atlantic 
during  the  ceremonies  attending  the  acceptance  by  the  President  of  the  United 
States  of  Bartholdi's  Statute  of  Liberty  Enlightening  the  World,  in  New  York 
City  and  Harbor,  and  charged  with  the  reception  of  the  French  delegation  to  the 
United  States  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '86 ;  with  Co.  A,  12th  Infantry,  at  Madison  Barracks, 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  and  Jan.,  '87 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  at  Bedloe's  Island,  New 
York  Harbor,  May  16  to  June  25,  '87 ;  charged  with  the  duties  of  representing 
Major  General  Schofield  in  the  official  reception  of  foreign  men-of-war  entering 
the  harbor  of  New  York;  at  Bedloe's  Island  with  Co.  B,  llth  Inf.,  and  detach- 
ment 5th  Art.  June  25  to  Dec.  1,  '87 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Sully, 
South  Dakota,  Dec.  11,  '87,  to  Nov.  26,  '88  ;  with  Co.  B,  12th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Sully, 
Nov.  26,  '88,  to  Jan.  16,  '90 ;  commanding  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.  and  Post  and  City  of 
Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  from  Jan.  16,  '90,  to ;  charged  with  duties  con- 
nected with  the  opening,  by  proclamation  of  the  President  of  the  United  States, 
of  the  great  Sioux  Indian  Reservation.  Staff  positions  occupied — Aid-de-Camp  on 
the  staff  of  General  Nelson ;  Topographical  Engineer  on  the  staff  of  General 
Whitaker  ;  Provost  Marshal  and  Judge  Advocate  on  the  staff  of  General  Barnes; 
Post  Adjt.,  Quartermaster,  Commissary,  Signal  officer  and  Treasurer  at  Camp 
Gaston,  Cal.,  Sept.-Dec.,  73;  Post  Adjt.,  Quartermaster,  Commissary,  Signal 
Officer  and  Treas.  at  Camp  Wright,  Cal.,  during  part  of  73-4-5  ;  Post  Adjt.,  Q.  M., 
Comdg.  Signal  Officer  and  Treas.  at  Fort  Mojave,  Ariz.,  during  parts  of  75-7-8 ; 
Depot  Q.  M.  at  Umatilla,  Ore.,  Oct.,  78 ;  Post  Q.  M.  and  Comsy.  at  Fort  Grant, 
Ariz.,  Aug.,  79,  to  Aug.,  '80 ;  Post  Treas.  and  Engineer  Officer  at  Fort  Thomas, 
Ariz.,  Sept.,  '80,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Major  Gen.  Comdg.  the  Div.  of  the 


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Atlantic  during  the  acceptance  of  the  Bartholdi  Statute.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— Engaged  at  Mills'  Springs,  New  Hope,  Dubbin's  Ford,  Stone  River,  Snow 
Hill ;  Capt.  35th  Indiana  Inf.  June,  '63 ;  engaged  at  Crab  Orchard,  Cumberland 
Gap,  Perry  ville,  Shell  mound,  Chickamauga  (wounded),  Ringgold,  Lookout  Moun- 
tain (wounded),  Chattanooga,  Mission  Ridge,  Ringgold  (2),  Tunnel  Hill,  Rocky 
Face  Ridge,  Buzzard's  Roost,  Dalton,  Resaca,  Pumpkin-vine  Ridge,  Dallas, 
New  Hope  Church,  Kenesaw  Mountain  (wounded  three  times);  engaged  at 
Smyrna,  Chattahoochee  River,  Peach  Tree  Creek,  Atlanta,  Jonesborough,  Love- 
joy  Station,  Athens,  Columbia,  Franklin  (wounded),  Nashville  (wounded).  Com- 
mands held — Commanded  Forts  Whipple,  Strong,  Corcoran  and  Greble,  Va.,  Mch.- 
Oct.,  '68  ;  Camp  Halleck,  Nev.;  Co.  K,  12th  Inf.,  at  Camp  Gastoa,  Cal.,Sept.-Dec., 
73 ;  Post  and  Q.  M.  depot  at  Ehrenberg,  Ariz.,  Sept.,  76 ;  Co.  D,  Indian  Scouts, 
Dept.  of  Ariz,  in  the  field  Jan.-March,  79 ;  Co.  D,  12th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Apache, 
Ariz.,  March  to  June,  79;  Co.  H,  12th  Inf.,  and  temporarily  troop  G,  6th  Cav.,  at 
Fort  Thomas,  Ariz.,  Sept.,  '80,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  at  Madison  Barracks, 
N.  Y.,  Dec.,  '86,  to  Jan,  '87 ;  Bedloe's  Island,  Co.  B,  llth  Inf.  and  detachment 
5th  Art.  June  25  to  Dec,  1,  '87 ;  Co.  B,  12th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Sully,  Nov.  26,  '88,  to 
Jan.  16,  '90;  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  Post  and  City  of  Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  Jan. 

16,  '90,  to .  History — His  family  were  crusaders  'of  France  and  Louisiana 

planters  under  grant  of  Louis  XIV.,  before  purchase  of  Mississippi  Valley  from 
France  by  the  United  States  ;  direct  descendant  of  the  first  French  Governors  of 
Louisiana  and  of  one  of  the  most  distinguished  general  officers  in  the  French 
contingent  during  the  American  Revolutionary  War  of  Independence,  one  of 
the  first  commissioned  by  Congress  with  temporary  rank  in  Washington's  Army  ; 
unanimously  elected  by  the  officers  and  soldiers  of  the  35th  Indiana  Volunteers 
to  represent  them  in  the  Legion  of  Honor  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  after 
the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Jan.,  '63 ;  Colonel  of  Cav.  and  General-de-Brigade  in 
the  service  of  France ;  Aid-de-Camp  on  the  staff  of  Marshal  MacMahon  in  the 
battles  against  the  Commune;  Knight,  Officer  and  Commander  in  the  Legion  of 
Honor  of  France,  "  for  distinguished  gallantry  and  exceptionally  distinguished 
services  in  the  face  of  the  enemy ; "  resigned  and  returned  to  the  United  States  at 
the  close  of  hostilities;  author  of  "Northern  California  Indians,"  "  The  Flora 
and  Fauna  of  the  Pacific  Coast,"  "Apercu  of  the  Mojaves,"  "The  North  American 
Indians,"  "  Considerations  politiques  et  militaires  sur  1'etat  de  1'Europe  ver  la 
fine  du  xix.  sie~cle,"  "  Aran9ons  nous  ou  reculons  nous,"  "  La  Guerre  et  la  Paix," 
"  La  civilisation  tue,"  "  Pioneer  Sketches,"  "  An  Episode  in  Old  Mendocino," 
"  Chronicles  of  Camp  Wright,"  "Comanche,"  "  Haunted,"  "A  Question  of  Will 
Power,"  "  Was  it  a  Coincidence?  "  "  Noltche","  "  Lord  John,"  "  How  Jones  came 
to  Join  the  Church,"  "Reminiscences  of  Indian  Scouting,"  "Among  the  Apaches," 
"  Growing  up  with  Dakota,"  "A  New  Year's  Eve  in  New  Mexico,"  "Martin," 
"  Told  by  a  Cat,"  "Among  the  Sioux,"  "The  Mile  Square,"  "  Ramifications  of 
the  Sioux  Nation,"  etc.,  etc.;  surveys  and  illustrated  reports  on  Arizona,  Cali- 
fornia, Oregon,  New  Mexico,  Nevada,  Dakota,  etc.,  etc.,  and  translation  of  military 
works. 

Tate,  Daniel  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky. ;  appointed  from  Ky. ; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '80.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June 
12,  '80.  Service— Asst.  Instructor  of  Tactics  at  the  Mil.  Acad.  from  Dec.  17,  '88, 
to . 

Taylor,  Alfred  B.  (Captain  U.S.  A.)  Born  in  D.  C.  Retired ;  app.fro'm  the 
Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  H,  22d  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  May  28,  '62  ;  discharged  Sep. 
5/62;  Pvt.  Co.  K,  5th  Cav.,  June  29,  '63;  discharged  Nov.  12,  '63;  2d  Lieut. 
5th  Cav.  Oct.  31,  '63  ;  accepted  Nov.  12,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  12,  '64;  Capt.  June 
22,  '64;  retired  May  1,  79. 

Taylor,  Alexander  H.  M.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  England  ;  app. 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  B,  83d  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Nov.  30,  '61 ; 
discharged  Sep.  10,  '62 ;  Sergt.  Gen.  service  Sep.  10,  '62 ;  discharged  April  30, 
'63;  Sergt.  Gen.  service  March  5,  '64;  discharged  March  31,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  17th 
Inf.  March  16,  '66  ;  accepted  April  25,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep.  1,  '67 ;  honorably  dis- 
charged Dec.  1,  70 ;  Hosp.  Steward  May  24,  72 ;  discharged  Oct.  15,  73 ;  2d 


TAY  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.   ARMY.  585 

Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73  ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  73  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  24,  79.  Service 
—In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-2  ;  transferred  to  the  general 
service  U.  S.  Army  as  Sergt.  Sep.,  '62;  clerk  in  the  War  Dep.,  Washington,  D.  C., 
to  April,  66  ;  at  Hart's  Island,  New  York  Harbor,  to  July,  '66 ;  on  special  duty 
in  Washington  July,  '67.  Staff  positions  occupied—A..  D.  C.  Dec.  12,  '66,  to  Sep. 
15,  '67 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.,  Dist.  of  Texas,  Jan.,  '67  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  5th  Mil.  Dist.,  New  Or- 
leans, La.,  Nov.,  '67.  .Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Rappahannock  Station,  action  of  Bristoe  Station,  and  battle  of  second 
Bull  Run,  Va.  Commands  held — Commanding  detachment  of  the  4th  Cav.  en 
route  to  Brownsville,  Texas,  Nov.,  '66. 

Taylor,  Arthur  W.  (Captain  and  Assist.  Surg.).  Born  in  Maryland  in  1857. 
Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Assist.  Surg. 
June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  March  1,  '80 ;  Capt.  and  Assist.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '86. 

Taylor,  Asher  C.  (Captain  2d  Art.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
Wis. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  D,  and  Sergt.  Major  3d 
Wis.  Inf.  April  25,  '61,  to  Oct.  28,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  3d  Wis.  Vet.  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  July  18,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  16,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  26, 
'67;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  25,  '68;  unassigned  Aug.  12,  '69;  assigned  to  2d  Art.  Dec. 
31,  70 ;  Capt.  Jan.  20,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  3d  Wis.  Vet.  Inf.  April 
1,  '65,  to  July  18,  '65.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61  to 
'65 ;  at  the  post  of  San  Augustine,  Texas,  and  at  various  other  posts  from  the  close 
of  the  war  to  '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Warren,  Mass.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Cedar  Mountain,  Antietam,  Chancel- 
lorsville  (wounded),  Gettysburg  and  Falling  Waters ;  in  General  Sherman's  At- 
lanta, Georgia,  and  Carolina  campaigns,  being  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Resaca, 
Dallas,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Peach  Tree  Creek,  siege  of  Atlanta,  siege  of  Savan- 
nah and  battles  of  Averysboro1  and  Bentonville. 

Taylor,  Blair  D.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Virginia  Jan.  15,  1848. 
Retiring  year  1912.  Appointed  from  Virginia — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst. 
Surgeon  June  26,  75 ;  accepted  July  1,  75 ;  Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon  June 
26,  '80. 

Taylor,  Charles  W.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York  May  27, 
1856.  Retiring  year  1920.  App.  from  New  York.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad. 
July  1,  74.  Graduated  June  13,  79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  June  13, 
79 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  7,  '84.  Service — On  graduating  leave  of  absence  from  June 
13  to  Sept.  26,  79 ;  on  detached  service  in  the  field  with  Commanding  Officer 
Dist.  of  New  Mexico;  Ute  Campaign  in  Colorado  Oct.  3,  79,  to  Jan.  13,  '80;  with 
escort  to  Ute  Commission,  of  which  Gen.  Ed.  Hatch,  Col.  9th  Cav.,  was  President, 
Nov.  and  Dec.,  79;  in  the  field  against  hostile  Apache  Indians,  Southern  New 
Mexico,  Jan.  13  to  Aug.  28,  '80 ;  sick  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  Oct.  1,  '80 ;  with 
troop  in  field  against  Indians  to  April  17,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  to  July  8, 
'81 ;  in  the  field  against  Indians  in  New  Mexico  and  Old  Mexico  to  Dec.  5,  '81  ; 
April  6  and  7,  '80,  with  troop  in  action  with  Warm  Spring  and  Mescalero  Apache 
Indians,  San  Andreas  Mountains,  N.  M.;  Aug.  25,  '81,  with  company  Indian  scouts 
and  detachment  cavalry  in  action  against  Nana's  band  Warm  Spring  Apache 
Indians,  San  Mateo  Mountains,  N.  M.;  stationed  at  Fort  Reno  from  Dec.,  '81,  to 
June,  '84,  making  frequent  scouts  in  Oklahoma  County  and  after  renegade  Ind- 
ians; at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  to  Jan.  5,  '85  ;  on  sick  leave  from  injuries  sustained  in 
the  field,  Oklahoma  County,  I.  T.,  to  April  1,  '85;  on  duty  at  Ft.  Riley,  Kan.,  April 
1  to  May  31 ,  '85 ;  on  duty  with  reg't  on  the  march  through  Kansas,  Nebraska  and 
Wyoming  to  Aug.  13,  '85 ;  at  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Aug.  13,  '85,  to  May  3,  '87  ; 
at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  and  in  charge  of  construction  new  post  May  17,  '87,  to 
Nov.  30,  '87 ;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec.  5,  '87,  to  March  16,  '88 ;  on  duty  at  Fort 
Robinson  April  '88,  to  the  present  time.  Staff  positions  occupied — Chief  Quarter- 
master District  of  Oklahoma  June  15,  '84,  to  Nov.  27,  '84;  Reg.  Q.  M,  Feb.  12, 
'85,  to  Feb.  28,  89 ;  Post  Q.  M.  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  April  1  to  May  31,  '85  ;  Post  Q. 
M.  Fort  McKinney,  Wyo.,  Aug.  13,  '85,  to  May  3,  '87;  Post  Q.  M.  Fort  Robinson, 
Neb.,  May  17/87,  to  Nov.  30/87  ;  Post  Q.  M.  at  Ft.  Robinson,  Neb.,  April  1,'88,  to 
.  Commands  held — Commanded  escort  to  Ute  Commission  Nov.  and  Dec.  79  • 

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troop  April  6  to  Aug.  28,  '80 ;  troop  in  field  against  Indians  Oct.  1,  '80,  to  April  17, 
'81 ;  com.  of  Indian  scouts  and  detachment  of  Cav.  June  29,  '81 ;  troop  in  action 
with  Apache  Indians  in  N.  M.  April  6  and  7,  '80 ;  com.  of  Indian  scouts  and 
detachment  of  Cav.  Aug.  25,  '81. 

Taylor,  Daniel  M.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  D.  C.,  AugustSl,  1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy, 
Class  of '69.  Actual  rank-2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  15,  '69;  1st  Lieut,  of  Ord- 
nance Nov.  1,  '74 ;  accepted  Nov.  9,  74;  Captain  June  1,  '81.  Service — Served  in 
garrison  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  July  31,  '69,  to  Oct.,  70 ;  conducting  recruits  to 
Fort  Randall,  Dak.  Ty.,  Nov.  15  to  Dec.  16,  '69 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Hamilton, 
N.  Y.,  Oct.  81,  70,  to  Aug.,  72  ;  engaged  during  this  time  also  on  three  occasions, 
in  suppressing  illicit  distilleries  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  and  in  conducting  recruits 
from  New  York  to  Newport  Barracks,  Ky. ;  also  in  enforcing  election  laws  in  New 
York  City  ;  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Acting  Assistant  Professor  of  French 
Aug.  28,  72,  to  Jan.  19,  76," and  Assistant  Instructor  of  Artillery  Tactics  April  2 
to  Aug.  29,  74;  transferred  to  Ordnance  Dept.  as  1st  Lieut,  of  Ord.  Nov.  1,  74; 
served  as  Assistant  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  111.,  Feb.  15,  76,  to  Aug.- 6,  78;  Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  Fort  Leavenworth  Ordnance  De- 
pot, Aug.  7,  78.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  June  18,  '81,  to  March  16,  '86. 
Commands  held— Fort  Leavenworth  Ord.  Depot  Aug.  7, 78. 

Taylor,  P.  Beers  (Captain  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  25th  Inf.  Sept.  5,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept. 
13,  '67  ;  transferred  to  18th  Inf.  April  26,  '69 ;  transferred  to  9th  Cav.  Sept.  18, 
75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  25,  76  ;  Captain  June  15,  '88. 

Taylor,  Frank  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  France.  Appointed  from 
Iowa— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Sergt.  Gen.  Service  Oct.  24,  '60,  to 
April  1,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '67  ;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '67 ;  unassigned 
April  17,  '69;  assigned  to  14th  Inf.  July  31,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  25,  76. 

Taylor,  Harry  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  H.  June  26, 1862. 
Retiring  year  1926;  app.  from  N.  H.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '84. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  15,  '84;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  1,  '87. 

Taylor,  John  R.  M.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85 ;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank— 3d  Lieut.  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Taylor,  Marcus  B.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Miss.  July 
17,  1851.  Retiring  year  1915  ;  app.  from  Miss. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst. 
Surg.  June  26,  75 ;  accepted  July  4,  75 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80. 
Service — Under  contract  from  May  1  to  June  26,  75  (from  appointment) ;  in  camp 
at  Miss.  City  and  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  with  troops  from  New  Orleans  to  Dec., 
75 ;  Post  Surgeon  Colfax,  La.,  to  Jan.,  76  ;  Post  Surgeon  McComb  City,  Miss., 
to  May,  76  ;  Post  Surgeon  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  Nov.,  76 ;  in  Orleans  Hotel  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  to  May,  77 ;  Ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Gulf  July  20,  75  ;  with 
troops  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  and  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  during  riots  in  77 ;  Post 
Surg.  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  June,  78;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  May  10, 
78 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  from  June,  78,  to  May,  '82 ;  at  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Aug.,  '82  ;  on  leave  of  absence  Aug.,  '82,  to  Feb.,  '83 ;  at  David's 
Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  to  Oct.  16,  '84;  on  leave  to  Feb.  14,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Stanton, 
New  Mexico,  till  Dec.  8,  '89,  excepting  a  leave  of  absence  from  Nov.  1,  '88,  to 
Feb.  2,  '89 ;  at  Boise  Barracks,  Idaho,  to  present  time. 

Taylor,  Rodney  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from  N.  Y. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  12th  N.  Y.  Cav.  Dec.  18,  '62  ;  Major  Jan.  5,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  July  19,»'65  ;  1st  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  March  13, 
'67;  unassigned  Aug.  16,  '69;  assigned  to  20th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Oct.  ±J. 
76 ;  retired  Sept.  19,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services. 

Taylor,  Sydney  W.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  D.  C.  App.  from 
N.  Y— Civil  life.  Actual  ran*— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  Sept.  3,  '67  ;  accepted  Sept. 
5,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  26,  73.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  4th  Art.  Oct.  15, 
'87,  to .  Service— Served  with  battery  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  from  Oct., 


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'67,  to  May,  '69  ;  served  with  battery  at  Fortress  Monroe,  Va.,  from  May,  '69,  to 
May,  71 ;  served  with  battery  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md.,  from  May,  '71,  to  Aug., 
71 ;  served  with  battery  at  Rutherford  County,  N.  C.,  during  Ku-Klux  troubles, 
from  Aug.,  '71,  to  Oct.,  '72 ;  on  leave  of  absence  during  the  month  of  Oct.,  '72; 
assigned  to  light  battery  of  regiment  and  served  with  it  at  the  Presidio  of 
San  Francisco,  Gal.,  from  Nov.,  '72,  to  March,  '73 ;  participated  in  the  Modoc 
war  from  March,  '73,  to  June,  '73 ;  served  with  light  battery  at  Fort  Klamath, 
Oregon,  from  June,  73,  to  Oct.,  '73,  guarding  captured  Modoc  Indians ;  present 
with  light  battery  at  Fort  Klamath,  Oct.  3,  '73,  during  the  execution  of  the 
Modoc  Indians;  served  with  light  battery  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco, 
from  Oct.,  73,  to  June,  '74;  on  leave  of  absence  from  June,  '74,  to  Sept.,  '74; 
assigned  to  a  foot  battery  of  regiment  Oct.  1,  '74,  and  served  at  the  Presidio  of 
San  Francisco,  Cal.,  until  Jan.,  75 ;  served  with  battery  at  Alcatraz  Island, 
Cal.,  from  Jan.,  '75,  to  April,  '76;  served  with  battery  at  the  Presidio  of  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  from  April  to  Aug.,  '76;  served  with  battery  at  Red  Cloud 
Agency,  Neb.,  from  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '76 ;  served  on  winter  campaign  in  Neb. 
against  hostile  Sioux  Indians  from  Nov.,  '76,  to  Jan.,  '77;  served  with  battery 
at  the  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  Jan.  to  July,  "77 ;  served  with  bat- 
tery during  campaign  against  hostile  Nez  Perces  Indians  from  July  to  Nov., 
77  ;  served  with  battery  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  Nov., 
77,  to  June,  78 ;  served  with  battery  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  from  June,  78, 
to  July,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  during  the  month  of  June,  '80 ;  served  with 
battery  at  Fort  Winfield  Scott,  Cal.,  from  July  to  Oct.,  81;  served  with  bat- 
tery at  Wilcox,  Arizona,  from  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '81  ;  guarding  the  Southern  Pa- 
cific R.  R.  during  Apache  outbreak;  on  duty  with  battery  at  Fort  Adams, 
R.  I.,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  Sept.l,  '83. 

Taylor,  "Walter  L.  (Second  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ga.  App.  from  Ga. 
Graduated  from  Mil,  Acad..  class  of '87.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d  Lieut.  16th 
Inf.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Aug.  31,  '87. 

Tayman,  Charles  E.  (Second  Lieut.  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  App.  from 
the  Army.  Actual  rank—Priv.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  K,  1st  Inf.,  Oct.  22,  '84,  to 
March  22,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  ^4th  Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88  ;  accepted  March  23,  '88. 

Ten  Byck,  Benjamin  L.  (1st  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June  7,  '89;  ac- 
cepted June  10,  '89. 

Terrell,  Charles  M.  (Lieutenant  Col.  and  Deputy  Paymaster  General). 
Born  in  Indiana  Feb.  24,  1832.  Retiring  year,  1896 ;  appointed  from  Ky.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Additional  Paymaster  June  30,  '62 ;  accepted  July  20,  '62 ; 
vacated  March  5,  '67  ;  Major  and  Paymaster  Jan.  17,  '67 ;  accepted  March  5,  '67  ; 
Lieut.  Col.  and  Deputy  Paymaster  General  Dec.  30,  '88.  Brevet  rank — Brevet 
Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Aug.  15,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Service — Ap- 
pointed Paymaster  and  entered  on  duty  as  such  prior  to  confirmation  March,  '62  ; 
on  duty  in  Memphis,  Tenn.,  July  and  Aug.,  '62;  in  Dept.  of  the  Ohio  from  Aug., 
'62,  until  June,  63 ;  was  assigned  as  senior  Paymaster  in  charge  of  field  pay- 
ments to  21st  Army  Corps  Jan.,  '63 ;  in  charge  of  field  payments  to  20th  and  21st 
Army  Corps  Feb.,  '63 ;  in  charge  of  all  payments  to  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland 
March,  '63  ;  relieved  from  duty  with  Army  of  the  Cumberland  and  stationed  at 
Cairo,  111.,  during  fall  of '63;  at  Indianapolis  Jan.  1,  '64;  on  duty  in  Tenn.  Mar. 
and  April,  '64 ;  on  duty  in  Indianapolis  until  July,  '66  ;  at  Detroit  July,  '66,  until 
April,  '67  ;  retained  in  service  at  close  of  the  war  by  selection  of  the  President  on 
the  recommendation  of  the  Paymaster  General,  under  authority  of  the  18th  and 
31st  Sections  of  the  Act  of  July  28,  '66 ;  stationed  at  New  Orleans  May,  '67  ; 
Galveston  June, '67 ;  New  Orleans  July  1, '67,  to  Oct.  15, '67;  Holly  Springs, 
Miss.,  Oct.  16  to  Dec.  1,  '67  ;  New  Orleans  Dec.,  '67,  to  Feb.,  '68 ;  in  Texas  Feb., 
'68,  to  Dec.,  71;  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  the  Platte  Jan.  1,  72,  to  July,  72; 
on  duty  in  Dept.  of  the  Platte  until  Feb.,  74;  on  duty  in  Dept.  Mo.  until  Aug., 
74;  on  duty  in  Dept.  of  the  Platte  and  Dept.  of  the  Mo.  under  orders  of  General 
Sheridan,  commanding  the  Division,  until  Sept.,  75;  on  duty  in  Dept.  of  the 


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Lakes  at  Detroit  Oct.,  75,  until  Sept.,  77  ;  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  Texas  Sept., 
77,  to  June,  '85 ;  Chief  Paymaster  Dept.  of  the  Platte  since  June,  '85. 

Terrett,  Colville  P.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Api>.  from  Md. 
—Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  Signal  Corps  July  13,  78 ;  discharged  Oct. 
16,79;  2d  Lieutenant  8th  Inf.  Sept.  1,  79;  accepted  Oct.  17,  79;  1st  Lieut.  July 
2,  '86. 

Terry,  Alfred  H.  (Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Conn.,  Nov.  10,  1827. 
Retired ;  app.  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Col.  2d  Conn.  Inf.  May  7, 
'61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '61 ;  Col.  7th  Conn.  Inf.  Sept.  17,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol. 
April  25,  '62;  accepted  May  15,  '62;  Maj.  Gen.  (provisional)  Jan.  15,  '65;  ace. 
Jan.  16,  '65  ;  Maj.  Gen.  (commission)  April  20,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Jan.  15,  '65,  "for  distinguished  services  during  the  war  and  for  gal- 
lantry and  generalship  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.";  Maj.  Gen.  March  3, 
'86 ;  retired  April  5,  '88,  "  disability  in  line  of  duty."  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Maj. 
Gen.  March  13,  '65,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Wilming- 
ton, N.  C. ;"  Mai.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  26,  '64,  "  meritorious  and  distinguished  services 
during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Received  the  thanks  of  Congress,  Jan. 
24,  '65 :  uTo  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  A.  H.  Terry  and  the  officers  and  soldiers  under  his 
command  for  the  unsurpassed  gallantry  and  skill  exhibited  by  them  in  the  attack 
upon  Fort  Fisher,  and  the  brilliant  and  decisive  victory  by  which  that  important 
work  has  been  captured  from  the  rebel  forces  and  placed  in  the  possession  and 
under  the  authority  of  the  United  States,  and  for  their  long  and  faithful  service 
and  unwavering  devotion  to  the  cause  of  the  country  in  the  midst  of  the  greatest 
difficulties  and  dangers."  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Served  in  the  three  months' 
campaign  in  Virginia,  and  engaged  in  the  battle  of  the  first  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  in 
Gen.  Sherman's  Port  Royal  expedition  Nov.,  '61,  and  in  the  Dept.  of  the  South 
to  April,  '64;  engaged  at  the  bombardment  of  Fort  Pulaski,  Ga.,  and  action  of 
Pocotaligp,  S.  C. ;  engaged  at  the  actions  on  James  Island,  S.  C.,  and  operations 
against  Forts  Sumter,  Wagner  and  Gregg,  on  Morris  Island,  S.  C. ;  engaged  at 
the  action  of  Chester  Station,  battle  of  Drury's  Bluffs,  actions  in  front  of  Bermuda 
Hundred,  Va.,  Deep  Bottom,  battle  of  Fussel's  Mills,  siege  of  Petersburg,  actions 
of  Newmarket  Heights,  Newmarket  Roads,  and  Williamsburg  Road,  Va. ;  com- 
manding corps  and  engaged  in  the  capture  of  Wilmington,  N.  C.,  and  action  of 
Northeast  Creek,  N.  C.  Commands  held — Comdg.  Div.  of  10th  Corps,  Army  of  the 
James,  May  to  Dec.,  '64 ;  expedition  in  the  attack  and  capture  of  Fort  Fisher, 
N.  C. ;  Dept.  of  Virginia,  June,  '65,  to  Aug.,  '66  ;  Dept.  of  Dak.,  Sept.,  '66,  to 
April,  '88. 

Tesson,  Louis  S.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Missouri  Feb. 
14,  '42.  Retiring  year  1906;  app.  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg. 
June  26,  75 ;  accepted  July  3,  75  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Service — 
Act.  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  March  8,  '64 ;  ordered  for  duty  in  the  field  Army  of 
the  Tennessee  ;  detained  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  and  ordered  for  duty  at  Gen.  Field 
Hospital,  No.  3;  in  charge  Small-pox  Hospital,  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  March,  '64, 
to  July,  '64;  in  charge  Gen.  Field  Hospital,  No.  4,  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  July,  '64, 
to  Jan.,  '65;  contract  annulled  Jan.,  '65,  to  avail  himself  of  leave  of  absence; 
contract  not  renewed  by  reason  of  fall  of  Richmond ;  Act.  Asst.  Surgeon  Sept.  29, 
'68 ;  on  duty  in  the  field  in  Nebraska,  Kansas,  Colorado,  Northern  Texas  and  In- 
dian Territory  until  Nov.,  '69 ;  Ft.  D.  A.  Russell  till  spring  of  70 ;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Laramie,  W.  T.,  till  fall  of  70 ;  Ft.  D.  A.  Russell  till  fall  of  71 ;  on  duty  with 
3d  and  5th  Cavalry,  changing  station  between  Depts.  of  Arizona  and  the  Platte 
till  spring  of  72  j  in  the  field  summer  of  72  ;  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  winter  of 
72-3 ;  Post  Surgeon  Camp  Brown  (now  Fort  Washakie)  till  Sept.  29,  73 ;  con- 
tract annulled  at  his  own  request ;  appeared  before  Army  Medical  Examining 
Board  Nov.  16,  74,  awaiting  issuance  of  commission  ;  accepted  contract  Jan.  13, 
75;  attending  surgeon  Fort  Leayenworth  Military  Prison  till  July  3,  75,  when 
contract  was  annulled  to  enable  him  to  accept  appointment  as  Asst.  Surgeon  U. 
S.  A.;  on  duty  in  same  capacity  as  Asst.  Surgeon  at  same  place  till  July  8,  76 ; 
ordered  with  5th  Inf.  to  Dept.  Dakota  field  service  July  8, 76 ;  in  the  field  and  at  Can- 
tonment. Tongue  River,  W.  T.,  until  April,  77 ;  Post  Surgeon  fort  at  mouth  of 


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Little  Big  Horn  River  (now  Fort  Cuater,  W.  T.,)  till  April,  '80 ;  Jefferson  Bar- 
racks, Mo.,  till  June,  '82  ;  ordered  to  Dept.  Texas  June,  '82 ;  Fort  Clark,  Texas, 
Oct.,  '82,  to  Feb.  '83;  Post  Surgeon  Ringgold  Barracks,  Texas,  till  July  24,  '83; 
at  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  till  Sept.,  '84 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Stockton  till  August,  '85 ; 
Ft.  Davis  till  Dec.,  85 ;  Geronimo  campaign,  N.  M.,  and  Arizona,  till  Nov.,  '86 ; 
leave  till  Feb.,  '87;  attending  surgeon  Chicago,  Ills.,  to  Jan.,  '88;  Post  Surgeon 
Watervliet  Arsenal,  West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  till  May,  '89;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Sidney, 
Neb.,  to  date. 

Thayer,  Arthur  (Second  Lieutenant  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Indiana.  App.  from 
Ind.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '86.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav. 
July  1,  '86. 

Theaker,  Hugh  A.  (Major  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  4,  '42.  Retiring 
year  1906;  app.  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actualrank— 1st  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  May  14, 
'61 ;  accepted  July  25,  '61 ;  Captain  July  28,  '64 ;  transferred  to  34th  Inf.  Sept.  21, 
'66;  transferred  to  16th  Inf.  April  14,  '69;  Major  15th  Inf.  Sept.  6,  '86.  Service — 
In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  commanding  company  engaged  at 
action  of  Hoover's  Gap,  battles  of  Chickamauga,  Missionary  Ridge  and  action  of 
Buzzard's  Roost ;  A.  C.  S.  and  ordnance  officer  Dept.  of  Dakota  April,  '64,  to  Dec., 
65;  on  frontier  and  other  duty  from  '65  to  '90,  present  station  being  Mount  Ver- 
non  Barracks,  Ala. 

Thibaut,  Frederick  W.(Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany ;  app.  from 
N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  N.  Y.  Inf.  April  23,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut. 
July  11,  '61 ;  Capt.  Sep.  28,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  8,  ;63  ;  Capt.  V.  R.  C.  Oct. 
15,  '63 ;  accepted  Oct.  19,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  29,  '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf. 
Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  June  30,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  25,  '68  ;  Captain  June  6,  '86. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  Vol.  July  19,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  dur- 
ing the  war. 

Thorn,  George  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Re- 
tired. App.  from  N.  H. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '39.  Actualrank — 
Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  Top.  Engineers  July  1,  '39 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  18,  '40 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sep. 
26, '49;  Capt.  (14  years' service)  July  1,  '53;  Major  Sep.  9,  '61;  transferred  to 
Engineers  March  3,  '63 ;  Lieut.  Col  July  10,  '66  ;  Col.  March  31,  '80 ;  retired 
Feb.  20,  '83,  at  his  own  request ;  over  40  years  service ;  Col.  and  A.  A.  D.  C.  of 
Vol.  Nov.  16,  '61;  accepted  Dec.  5,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31, '66.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Col. 
and  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Service— Served  on  various  surveys  (including  the  survey  and  marking  of  the 
northeastern  boundary  of  the  U.  S.)  from  '39  to  the  period  x>f  the  Mexican  War, 
in  which  he  participated  as  Aide-de-Camp  to  Gen.  Pierce,  and  afterward  attached 
to  the  staff  of  Gen.  Scott ;  on  survey  duty  (including  that  of  the  U.  S.  and  Mexi- 
can boundary)  and  in  charge  of  military  works,  etc.,  in  the  northwest  and  on  the 
Pacific  coast  from  '48  to  '61 ;  was  constantly  employed,  filling  various  positions 
of  importance  in  the  line  of  his  profession,  as  Colonel  on  the  staff  of  Major  Gen. 
Halleck  during  the  period  of  the  Civil  War— part  of  the  time  in  the  field,  partici- 
pating in  the  Corinth  campaign,  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  etc.,  and  part  of  the 
time  at  the  headquarters  of  the  Army  and  elsewhere  ;  from  the  close  of  the  Re- 
bellion to  his  retirement  in  Feb.,  '83,  Col.  Thorn  was  constantly  employed,  in 
charge  of  numerous  fortifications,  and  of  the  harbor  and  river  improvements,  in 
Maine,  New  Hampshire  and  on  the  eastern  coast  of  Massachusetts,  and  on  many 
other  duties  in  the  line  of  his  profession.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  July 
1,  '47,  to  Aug.  4,  '47.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— In  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek. 

Thomas,  Earl  D.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Illinois  Jan.  4, 1847.  Retir- 
ing year  1911.  Appointed  from  111.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy  class  of 
'69.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Corp'l  Co.  H,  and  Serg't  Major  8th  111.  Cav., 
April  1,  '62,  to  April  23,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  1, 
'72 ;  Captain  April  1,  '85.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C,  S.  at 
Camp  Hualpai  July-Aug.,  '73 ;  Depot  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Whi^ple,  July,  '74,  to  June, 
'75;  appointed  March  22,  '75,  an  A.  D.  C.  for  General  Kautz,  commanding  Dept. 
of  Arizona,  and  engineer  officer  on  the  department  staff  until  March  6,  '78  ;  con- 


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tinned  to  serve  as  engineer  officer  until  April  30,  78 ;  quartermaster  from  Sept. 
2,  75,  to  April  16,  76 ;  in  connection  with  the  construction  of  military  roads  in 
Arizona,  and  his  operations  included  the  reconnoissance  and  construction  of  wa- 
gon roads  from  Prescott  to  Skull  Valley  and  from  Prescott  to  Camps  Verde  and 
McDowell.  Honorably  mentioned — Highly  commended  in  general  orders  for 
conspicuous  gallantry  at  the  battle  with  hostile  Sioux  at  Red  Willow  Creek, 
Neb.,  June  10,  70 ;  he  was  twice  nominated  to  the  U.  S.  Senate  to  be  a  brevet 
Captain  to  date  from  Dec.  28,  72,  for  gallant  conduct  in  the  engagement 
with  the  Tonto-Apache  Indians  at  the  Caves,  and  a  brevet  Major  to  date  from 
April  4,  74,  for  distinguished  services  in  the  campaign  against  the  Hualpai 
Indians;  in  connection  with  the  construction  of  military  roads  in  Ariz.;  the 
department  commander  mentions  his  excellent  management  in  the  annual 
report  for  75-76,  and  says  "  that  the  aid  furnished  through  the  military  service 
has  had  the  effect  to  secure  the  greatest  possible  amount  of  work  that  could  be 
obtained  out  of  the  money  appropriated,  probably  nearly  doubling  the  result  that 
would  have  been  obtained  had  the  work  been  let  to  contractors."  Sen-i'-c — In 
the  field  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '62 
to  '65;  joined  5th  Cav.  at  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  Sept.  30,  '69,  until  March,  72; 
when  the  first  detachment  of  the  regiment  moved  from  Fort  McPherson  in  Nov.. 
71,  to  Arizona,  continued  on  duty  at  that  station,  in  charge  of  public  property,  until 
March,  72 ;  at  Omaha  as  witness  before  the  U.  S.  court,  and  in  June  conducted  a 
detachment  of  recruits,  by  the  way  of  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California, 
to  Arizona,  and  arrived  at  Camp  McDowell  in  Aug. ;  participated  in  the  Apache 
campaigns  of  74;  also  employed  in  making  a  wagon  road  reconnoissance  from 
Camp  McDowell  to  Wickenberg  in  Oct.,  72  ;  in  superintending  the  removal  of 
Jamaspaie's  baud  of  Apache-Mojaves  from  the  Colorado  River  to  the  Verde  res- 
ervation in  June,  73 ;  at  Camp  Hualpai,  preparatory  to  the  abandonment  of  the 
station  July- Aug.,  73 ;  in  operating  against  hostile  Apache  in  the  Santa  Maria, 
Bradshaw  and  New  River  Mountains  Dec.,  73 ;  in  operating  against  the  Hualpais 
with  Apache-Mojave  scouts  Feb. -April,  74,  until  he  compelled  all  the  Indinns 
belonging  to  that  tribe  to  surrender  at  the  La  Paz  Reservation  ;  at  Fort  Whipple 
from  July,  74,  to  June,  75 ;  made  new  surveysof  Camps  Grant  (including  the  tim- 
ber lands  of  Mount  Graham),  Verde, Thomas,  Apache  and  McDowell;  on  leave  of 
absence  until  Oct.,  78;  rejoined  the  regiment  at  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo.;  at  that 
station  until  Jan.,  '80,  and  was  employed  during  May  and  June,  79,  in  construct- 
ing a  wagon  road  from  Fort  Washakie  to  Raw  1  ins,  Wyo. ;  on  escort  duty  during 
Aug.  and  Sept.,  79,  with  a  U.  S.  surveying  party  in  the  Yellowstone  Park ; 
quartermaster  at  Rawlins,  Wyo.,  until  June,  '80,  when  he  was  appointed  property 
quartermaster  at  the  headquarters  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  at  Omaha,  Neb. ; 
after  being  relieved  at  that  station,  served  at  various  other  stations  till  '90, 
present  station  being  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.  Battles,  skirmishe*,  etc. — Siege  of  Yorktown  ; 
battle  of  Williamsburg;  in  Gen.  Stoneman's  raid  towards  Mechanicsville;  in  the 
seven  days'  battle,  ending  in  the  evacuation  of  the  Peninsula  ;  battles  of  South 
Mountain,  Antietam  ;  actions  at  Darnestown  and  Boonesboro'  ;  Cav.  Campaign 
in  Loudoun  Valley ;  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Beverly  Ford  and  Gettysburg ; 
action  at  Falling  Waters ;  with  Cav.  Corps  '63-64  ;  at  Washington  and  Fairfax 
Court-House ;  combat  with  Sioux  Indians  at  Red  Willow  Creek  June  8,  70;  in 
the  affair  north  of  the  Four  Peaks ;  the  action  at  the  Caves  in  Salt  River  Canon ; 
the  affair  on  Pinto  Creek,  in  the  Music  Mountains,  in  the  Diamond  River  country 
and  in  the  Cerbat  Mountains. 

Thomas,  Henry  Q.  (Major,  Paymaster  and  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.).  Born  in 
Portland,  Maine,  April  5, 1837.  Retiring  year  1901,  Appointed  from  Maine — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Captain  5th  Maine  Inf.  June  24,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out 
Aug.  26,  '61 ;  Col.  79th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  March  20,  '63  ;  hon.  must  out  July  11, 
'63  ;  Col.  19th  U.  S.  Colored  Inf.  Jan.  16,  '64;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  30,  '64;  ac- 
cepted Dec.  9,  '64;  hoii.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66  ;  Captain  llth  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  24,  '61 ;  Major  41st  Inf.  July  28,  '66  (declined  on  medical  statement 
that  "  climate  of  extreme  South  wwuld,  as  experience  showed,  almost  certainly 
prove  fatal ") ;  transferred  to  20th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Major  4th  Inf.  Oct.  22,  76  ; 


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transferred  to  Pay  Department  May  23,  78.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  for  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  battle  ofSpottsylvania  May  12,  '64;  Brevet  Lieut. 
Col.  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  July  30,  '64  ; 
Col.  and  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.  and  Major  Gen.  Vols.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Recommended  for  Captaincy  in 
regular  army  by  Gen.  0.  O.  Howard  for  conduct  in  first  Bull  Run  ;  appointed 
Brig.  Gen.  of  Vols.  on  recommendation  of  Gen.  Burnside  "for  his  uniform  good 
conduct,  particularly  his  conspicuous  gallantry  on  July  30,  '64,  before  Peters- 
burg." Service — Regimental  recruiting  service  Oct., '61,  to  July,  '62;  mustering 
and  disbursing  officer  in  Massachusetts  until  Oct.,  '62 ;  joined  regiment  in 
the  field  October,  '62;  proceeded  to  Department  of  the  Gulf  with  regiment 
April,  '63;  sent  North  with  fever  June,  '63 ;  joined  llth  Inf.  at  Culpepper 
September  '63;  at  Camp  Stanton,  Md.,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '64;  Baltimore,  Md., 
March  and  April,  '64;  joined  Army  of  the  Potomac  April  20,  '64;  transferred  to 
the  Army  of  the  James  Nov., '64,  until  April,  '65;  served  with  regiment  (llth 
Inf.)  at  Richmond,  Va.,  '66 ;  recruiting  service  Portland,  Me.,  Oct.,  '66,  to  Sept., 
'67 ;  Fort  Wood,  from  Sept.,  '67,  to  expiration  of  detail ;  Freedmen's  Bureau  in 
Ky.  and  Va.  to  spring  of  '69 ;  then  joined  regiment  at  St.  Paul,  serving  at  Fort 
Snelling,  Fort  Totten,  D.  T.,  and  Fort  Ransom,  D.  T. ;  in  command  of  troops  pro- 
tecting construction  N.  P.  R.  R.  from  Cheyenne  R.  to  Missouri  R.  '72  ;  stationed  at 
Fort  Snelling  from  Oct.,  '72,  to  spring  '76  ;  removed  Winnebago  Indians  from  Wis- 
consin winter  of '74-5;  on  duty  with  Govt.  exhibit  at  Philadelphia  Centennial, 
76  ;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  until  fall  of  78 ;  after  transfer  to  Pay  Dept. 
stationed  successively  at  Omaha,  Fort  Sidney,  Omaha,  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  Pueblo 
and  Denver ;  on  sick  leave  since  Mar.  7,  '84.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  action  at 
Snicker's  Gap ;  Bristoe,  Rappahannock  and  Brandy  Stations  ;  Mine  Run  ;  in  the 
battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  Petersburg;  explosion  of  mine,  Welden 
R.  R.,  Hatcher's  Run  and  taking  of  Richmond.  Commands  held — Commanding 
19th,  30th  and  39th  U.  S.  C.  T.  and  800  unassigned  recruits  at  Camp  Birney,  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  March  and  April,  '64;  joined  Army  of  the  Potomac  with  this  com- 
mand April  20,  '64 ;  in  command  of  2d  Brig.,  4th  Div.,  9th  Corps,  May  1  to  Nov., 
'64;  assigned  to  the  command  of  3d  Brig.,  1st  Div.,  25th  Corps,  in  Nov.,  '64; 
temporarily  in  command  of  Div.  Jan.,  '65  ;  in  temporary  command  of  Corps  while 
fitting  out  for  Texas  April,  '65 ;  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '67,  to  expiration  of  re- 
cruiting detail ;  Fort  Ransom,  D.  T..  and  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  History— Grad- 
uated at  Amherst  College,  '58  (4»  B  K  Amherst  Chapter) ;  read  law  with  Judge 
Edward  Fox,  Portland,  member  of  Cumberland  Bar. 

Thompson,  Ai  B.  (Captain  and  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H. 
Retired  ;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  H. 
Vol.  Inf.  June  3,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '61  ;  Capt.  18th  U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5, 
'61 ;  accepted  Sept.  28,  '61 ;  retired  May  6,  '64.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Maj.  Dec.  31, 
'62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Murfreesboro',  Tenn. 

Thompson,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Jan.  9,  77 ;  accepted 
Jan.  20,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  14,  '82.  Staff  positions  occupied— E>.  Qm.  5th  Inf. 
from'Oct.  14,  '85,  to  Sept.  30,  '89. 

Thompson,  James  K.  (Second  Lieut.  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Iowa.  Appointed 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '80 ;  graduated  June 
15,  '84.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  23d  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15,  '84. 

Thompson,  J.  Milton  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Aug.  1,  1842. 
Retiring  year,  1906  ;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  Co.  E, 
7th  N.  H.  Vol.  Inf.,  Nov.  7,  '61;  discharged  Jan.  14,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  33d  U.  S. 
Colored  Inf.  Jan.  15,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  27,  '63 ;  Capt.  Nov.  7,  '63  ;  hon.  must, 
out  Jan.  31,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  38th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  12,  '66; 
1st  Lieut.  Nov.  4,  '67;  trs.  to  24th  Inf.  Nov.  11,  '69;  Capt.  Dec.  23,  78.  Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
affair  with  Indians  en  route  from  Fort  Hays  to  Fort  Harker,  Kansas. 

Thompson,  John  P.  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  H.  July  22,  1845.  Re- 
tiring year,  1909 ;  appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Bvi.  Co.  I, 


592  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  THO 

IstR.  I.  Vol.  Cav.,  Oct.  28,  '61;  discharged  April  22, '64;  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  H. 
Vol.  Cav.  April  23,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  15,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb. 
23,  '66;  accepted  May  1,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  24,  '67;  Capt.  April  24,  '86. 

Thompson,  John  T.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Ky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  2d  U.S.  Art.  June  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut,  Jan.  20, '89. 
Service — Light  Battery  F  at  Fort  Leavenworth ;  afterwards  transferred  to 
Battery  G,  2d  Artillery,  at  Newport  Bks.,  Ky.,  where  he  reported  July  18,  '82; 
apptd.  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.  1,  '82 ;  on  duty  at  various  posts  from  '82  to 
'90,  his  present  station  being  Fort  Monroe,  Va. 

Thompson,  Richard  B.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed 
from  R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '64  ;  graduated  June  15, 
'68.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  15, '68;  1st  Lieut.  March  30, 
'80.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adjt.  6th  Inf.  from  March  30,  '80,  to  April  10,  '82. 

Thompson,  "William  (Captain  U.  S.  A.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  Pa.  Re- 
tired ;  app.  from  Iowa — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  1st  Iowa  Vol.  Cav.  July  31, 
'61;  Major  May  18,  '63;  Col.  June  20,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  March  15,  '66;  Capt. 
7th  U.  S.  Cav.  July  28,  '66 ;  retired  Dec.  15,  75,  at  his  own  request ;  over  62 
years  of  age.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  action  at  Prairie  Grove;  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  action  at  Bayou  Metoe,  Arkansas;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13, 
'65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services. 

Thompson,  William  A.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Md.  Aug.  27,  1845. 
Retiring  year,  1909;  appointed  from  Md.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  G 
and  Qm.  Sgt.  1st  Md.  Vol.  Inf.  from  Aug.  18,  '62,  to  June  3,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th 
U.  S.  Cav.  June  18,  '67  ;  accepted  July  16,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '6!» ;  <  apt. 
July  23,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adjt.  4th  Cav.  from  Sept.  1,  77,  to  March 
1,  78. 

Thome,  Platt  M.  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  May  11,  1837.  Retir- 
ing year,  1901;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  150th  N. 
Y.  Vol.  Inf.  Oct.  10,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  8,  '65  ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Vol. 
from  May  26,  '65,  to  Aug.  1,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  U.  8.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
April  5,  '66;  accepted  April  26,  '66;  trs.  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  tre.  to  22d  Inf. 
May  15, '69;  Capt.  March  14,79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  Vol.  March  13, '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Staff  positions  occupied — R.  Qra.  22d  Inf. 
from  July  1,  72,  to  March  4,  79. 

Thorp,  Frank  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from  Me. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  28th  Me.  Inf.  Oct.  14,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug. 
31,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Me.  Lt.  Art.  Dec.  30,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  June  21,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Art.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Dec.  H,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  June  6,  '67. 
Service— At  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  and  East  New  York,  Long  Island,  Nov.  and 
Dec.,  '62  (Banks  Expedition);  at  Camp  Chalmette,  La.,  Warrenton  and  Pensa- 
cola,  Fla.,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '63 ;  at  Donaldsonville,  La.  (Fort  Butler),  April  and 
May,  '63 ;  in  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  La.,  June,  '63 ;  at  Donaldsonville  and 
Baton  Rouge,  La.,  July  and  Aug.,  '63;  at  Camp  Barry,  Washington,  D.  0., 
Jan.  to  March,  '64  ;  April,  '64,  joined  Artillery  Brigade  9th  Army  Corps*,  Army 
of  the  Potomac;  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  May  and  June,  '65;  in  Grand  Review  at 
Washington ;  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  Jan.  and  Feb.,  '67  ;  Key  West,  Fla..  March, 
'67,  to  Jan.,  '68;  at  Fort  Jefferson,  Fla.,  Jan.,  '68,  to  March,  '69;  Fort  Warren, 
Mass.,  March,  '69,  to  Sept.,  70  ;  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  from  Sept.,  70,  to  May, 
74;  Graduated  Artillery  School,  U.  S.  Army,  75 ;  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May,  74, 
to  May,  75 ;  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  June,  75,  to  Nov.,  75 ;  at  Charleston,  S.  C., 
Nov.,  75,  to  May,  79;  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  from  May,  79,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Ham- 
ilton, N.  Y.  H.,  from  Nov.,  '81,  to  April,  '87;  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.,  from 
April,  '87,  to  Oct.,  '88  ;  at  Fisher's  Island,  N.  Y.,  July  and  Aug.,  '88  (Rifle  Camp 
of  Instruction) ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.,  '88,  to  date,  March,  '90. 
Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Key  West,  Fla.,  March,  '67, 
to  Jan.,  '68;  Post  Adjt.  at  Ft.  Warren,  Mass.,  Aug.,  '69,  to  Sept.,  70;  Post  Adjt. 


TID  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   TJ.   S.   ARMY.  593 

at  Ft.  Trumbull,  Conn.,  Sept.,  70,  to  May,  74 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Charleston,  S.  C.,  from  Nov.,  76,  to  July,  77;  A.  C.  S.  from  Nov.,  76,  to  July, 
77 ;  A.  C.  S.  from  Nov.,  77,  to  May,  79 ;  A.  C.  S.  of  Post  at  Atlanta,  Ga,,  from 
May,  79,  to  Nov.,  '81;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Post  at  Ft.  Hamilton,  N.  Y. 
H.,  Nov.,  '81,  to  April,  '87 ;  Reg.  Q.  M.  Nov.  22,  76,  to  April  15,  '87 ;  A.  C.  S. 
Hdqts.  Div.  of  the  Atlantic  and  Post  of  Ft.  Columbus,  Oct.,  '87,  to  Oct.,  '88; 
Camp  Q.  M.  and  Commissary  at  Fisher's  Island,  N.  Y.,  July  and  Aug.,  '88.  Bat- 
tles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  Battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsylvania 
Court  House,  North  Anna  River,  Tolopotomy  Creek,  Bethesda  Church,  Cold 
Harbor,  Siege  of  Petersburg,  Ream's  Station,  Poplar  Spring  Church,  the  actions 
in  front  of  Petersburg  and  pursuit  of  Lee's  Army  as  far  as  Farmville,  Va.  Com- 
mands held — Commanding  Co.  June,  '63.  History — Great-grandson  of  Capt.  Eli- 
phalet  Thorp,  7th  Mass.  Bay  Regiment,  Continental  Line. 

Throckmorton,  Charles  B.  (Major  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  May  27,  1842. 
Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
4th  U.  8.  Art.  March  16,  '61;  accepted  March  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ; 
Capt.  July  18,  '64;  Major  2d  Art.  Dec.  1,  '83.  Brevet  rank—Evt,  Major  March 
13,  '65',  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—A.  D.  C.  Vol.  from  Sept.  10,  '61,  to  Oct.  8,  '61 ;  March,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '62. 

Thurston,  George  A.  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Feb.  22,  1834. 
Retiring  year  1898.  Appointed  from  Nev. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
1st  Nev.  Vol.  Inf.  April  10,  '64;  Capt.  June  28,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  15,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Cav.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted  May  28,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  15, 
'68 ;  trs.  to  3d  Art.  Jan.  13,  74  ;  Capt.  Dec.  10,  '89. 

Thurston,  Walter  A.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  Ala.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75 ;  graduated  June  13, 
79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  13,  79;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  26,  '84. 

Tidball,  John  C.  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Virginia 
1825.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio,  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '44; 
graduated  July  1,  '48.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '48;  2d  Lieut. 
2d  Art.  Feb.  14,  '49;  1st  Lieut.  March  31,  '53;  Capt.  12th  Inf.  May  14,  61  (de- 
clined) ;  Capt.  2d  Art.  May  14,'  61 ;  Col.  4th  N.  Y.  H.  Art.  Aug.  28,  '63;  Bvt.  Maj. 
Gen.  April  2,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  26,  '65;  Major  2d  Art.  Feb.  5,  '67;  Lieut, 
Col.  3d  Art.  June  30,  '82;  transf.  to  1st  Art.  Nov.  10,  '82;  transf.  to  3d  Art.  June 
25,  '84;  Col.  1st  Art.  March  22,  '85;  retired  Jan.  25,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet 
Major  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games' 
Mill,  Va. ;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  17,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Antietam ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and  distinguished 
services  in  the  battles  of  the  Po,  Spottsylvania  Court-House  and  during  the  oper- 
ations in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.;  Col. 'March  13,  '65.  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  rebel  attack  on  Fort  Steadman,  Va. ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March 
13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Major- 
Gen.  Vol.  April  2,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at  Forts  Steadman 
and  Sedgwick,  Va.  Service— Served  in  garrison  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  '49;  in 
Florida  hostilities  against  the  Seminole  Indians,  '49-50;  in  garrison  at  Fort 
Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '50-52;  Castle  Pinckney,  S.  C.,  '52-3 ;  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '53; 
on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Defiance,  N.  M.,  '53;  in  exploring  route  to  California, 
'53-4 ;  on  Coast  Survey,  Sept.  6,  '54,  to  Sept.  20,  '59 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.  (Artillery  School  for  Practice),  '59;  on  Harper's  Ferry  expedition  to  suppress 
John  Brown's  raid,  '59;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  (Artillery  School  for 
Practice),  '59-60;  on  frontier  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '60-61;  and  in 
garrison  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  '61;  served  during  the  Rebellion  of  the  Seceding 
States,  '61-66;  in  the  defense  of  Fort  Pickens.  Fla.,  April  19  to  July  3,  '61;  in 
the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  18,  '61 ;  with  battery  in  the  Manassas 
Campaign  of  July,  '61,  and  succeeding  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to 
'64 ;  march  to  and  in  the  vicinity  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  April-June,  '65,  and 
with  company  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  Dec.,  '65,  to  April  4,  '67;  at 
District  of  Astoria,  Headquarters  Fort  Stevens,  Ore.,  Aug.  28,  '67,  to  July,  '68; 
District  of  Kenai,  headquarters  Kodiak,  Alaska,  Sept.,  '68,  to  Oct.  7,  '69,  and  May- 


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tendent  of  Artillery  Instruction  at  the  U.  S.  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va., 
to  Jan.  1,  '80 ;  at  U.  S.  Artillery  School  and  Post  of  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Nov. 
1,  '83,  to  Jan.  25,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied — Commander  of  Cadets  Military 
Academy  July  10,  '64,  to  Sept.  22,  '64;  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen.  Jan.  1,  '81,  to 
Feb.  8,  '84.  Battles,  skirmishes.etc.—lnthe  battle  of  Bull  Run  July  21,  '61;  in  the 
Defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  July  23,  '61,  to  March  10,  '62;  in  the  Virginia 
Peninsular  Campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  March  to  August,  '62,  being  en- 
gaged in  the  siege  of  Yorktown  April  5  to  May  4,  '62  ;  battle  of  Williamsburg 
May  5,  '62 ;  action  at  New  Bridge  May  23,  '62 ;  action  at  Mechanicsville  May  27, 
'62;  battle  of  Games'  Mill  June  27,  '62 ;  battle  of  Malvern  Hill  July  1,  '62,  and 
skirmish  of  Harrison's  Landing  July  2,  '62;  in  the  Maryland  Campaign  (Army 
of  the  Potomac)  Sept.  to  Nov.,  62,  being  engaged  in  the  skirmish  at  Boonsboro' 
Sept.  15,  '62 ;  battle  of  Antietam  Sept.  17,  '62;  skirmish  at  Shepardstown  Sept.  19, 
'62,  and  march  to  Falmouth,  Va.,  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '62,  being  engaged  in  the  skir- 
mishes of  Upperville,  Markham  and  Araisville  Nov.  '62;  on  leave  of  absence  Dec. 
31,  '62,  to  March  3,  '63  ;  in  the  Rappahannock  Campaign  (Army  of  the  Potomac) 
March  to  May,  '63,  being  engaged  in  Stoneman's  raid  toward  Richmond  April  13 
to  May  2,  '63,  skirmishing  at  Rappahannock  and  Rapidan'Stations,  and  at  Ely's 
Ford  and  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  May  2-4,  '63 ;  in  the  Pennsylvania  Campaign 
(Army  of  the  Potomac)  June  to  July,  '63 ;  with  2d  Brigade  Horse  Artillery,  being 
engaged  in  the  skirmishes  of  Aldie  and  Upperville,  Va.,  June,  '63;  battle  of  Get- 
tvsburg,  Pa.,  July  1-3,  '63,  and  pursuit  or  the  enemy  to  VVarrenton  July,  63 ;  in 
the  Defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  August,  '63,  to  March,  '64;  with  Artillery  of 
the  2d  Corps  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  in  the  Richmond  Campaign  April  1  to  July 
3,  '64,  being  engaged  in  the  battle  ot  the  Wilderness  May  5-6,  '64 ;  battle  around 
Spottsylvania  May  9-20,  '64;  battle  of  the  North  Anna  May  23,  '64;  battle  of 
Tolopotomy  May  30,  '64;  battles  of  Cold  Harbor  June  3-5,  '64;  crossing  James 
River  and  march  to  Petersburg  June  15-18,  '64,  and  siege  of  Petersburg  June  18 
to  July  4,  '64;  at  the  Military  Academy  as  Commandant  of  Cadets  and  Instructor 
of  Artillery,  Infantry  and  Cavalry  Tactics,  July  10  to  Sept  22,  '64;  with  Artil- 
lery of  9th  Corps  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  Oct.  9,  '64,  to  April  2,  '65,  being  engaged 
in  the  siege  of  Petersburg  Oct.  9,  '64,  to  April  2,  '65,  including  the  repulse  of  the 
attack  on  Fort  Steadman,  March  25,  and  assault  from  Ft.  Sedgwick  upon  the 
Rebel  Works,  April  1,  '65;  pursuit  of  the  Rebel  Army,  terminating  in  the  capitu- 
lation of  General  R.  E.  Lee  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  April  9,  '65.  Commands  held 
— In  command  of  a  battery  in  the  Manassas  Campaign  of  July,  '61 ;  2d  Bri- 
gade Horse  Artillery  June,  '63  ;  Artillery  2d  Corps  (Army  of  the  Potomac)  in  the 
Richmond  Campaign  April  1  to  July  3,  '64;  Artillery  of  9th  Corps,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  Oct.  9,  '64,  to  April  2,  '65 ;  Company  at  Presidio,  San  Francisco,  Cal., 
Dec.,  '65,  to  April  4,  '67  ;  District  of  Astoria,  Oregon,  August  28,  '67,  to  July,  '68 ; 
District  of  Kenai,  Hdqrs  Kodiak,  Alaska,  Sept.,  '68,  to  Oct.  7,  '69,  and  May  to 
Sept.,  70 ;  District  of  Alaska,  Hdqrs.  at  Sitka,  Sept.  23,  '70,  to  Sept.  20,  '71 ;  Yerba 
Buena  Island,  Cal.,  Nov.  1,  '71,  to  Nov.  1,  '72;  Post  of  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Nov.  16, 
72,  to  April  29,  74 ;  U.  S.  Artillery  School  and  Post  of  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Nov.  1, 
'83,  to  Jan.  25,  '89.  History— Author  of  "  Manual  of  Heavy  Artillery  Service  for 
U.  S.  Army,"  1880. 

Tidball,  Joseph  L.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '45  ;  graduated  July 
1,  '49.  Actual  rank—Brevet  2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Inf.,  July  1,  '49 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th 
Inf.  March  31,  '50;  1st  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  March  3,  '55;  accepted  March  31,  '55; 
Captain  Aug.  25,  '55 ;  retired  Nov.  1,  '61,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty. 

Tiernon,  John  L.  (Captain  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana  Jan.  18,  1841.  Re- 
tiring year  1905.  Appointed  from  Missouri — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2^.  Lieut. 
3d  U.  S.  Art.  Feb.  19,  '62;  accepted  June  20,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  20,  '64;  Capt. 
July  2,  77. 


TIL  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  595 

Tilford,  Joseph  G.  (Colonel  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Kentucky  Nov.  26,  1828. 
Retiring  year  1892.  Appointed  from  Kentucky.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad. 
July  1,  It7 ;  graduated  July  1,  '51.  Actual  rank — Brevet  2d  Lieut.  Mount.  Rifles 
July  1,  '51;  2d  Lieut.  Jan.  27,  '53;  1st  Lieut.  June  14,  '58 ;  Capt.  3d  Cav.  July 
31,  '61  ;  Major  7th  Cav.  Nov.  14,  '67;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  22,  '83;  Colonel  9th  Cav. 
April  11,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Brvt.  Major  Feb.  21,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Valverde,  N.  M. ;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Tillman,  Samuel  B.  (Professor  Military  Academy).  Born  in  Tennessee. 
Appointed  from  Tennessee.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '65;  gradu- 
ated June  15,  '69.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  '69;  trans,  to 
Eng'rs  June  10,  72;  1st  Lieut.  June  10,  72;  Prof.  Dec.  21,  '80;  accepted  Dec. 
31,  '80.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Prin.  Ass't  Prof.  Chem.  Min.  and  Geo.  M.  A. 
from  Sept.  39,  72,  to  Aug.  20,  73  ;  Prof.  Nat.  and  Exp.  Phil.  M.  A.  from  July  1, 

75,  to  Aug.  31,  75;  Prin.  Ass't  Prof.  Chem.,  Min.  and  Geo.  M.  A.  from  Aug.  28, 
79,  to  Dec.  21,  '80. 

Tillson,  John  C.  P.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.)  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed 
from  New  York.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  74;  graduated  June  14, 

78.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  78  ;  2d  Lieut.  June  21, 
78  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  24,  '83. 

Tilton,  Henry  R.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  Jersey,  Feb.  1,  1836. 
Retiring  year  1900  ;  appointed  from  N.  J.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  26, 
'61 ;  accepted  Sept.  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  July  28,  '66  ;  Maj.  Surg.  June  26, 

76.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Major  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritor- 
ious services  during  the  war.     Service — On  duty  at  Key  West  Bks.,  Fla.,  Sept.  to 
Dec.,  '61 ;  on  sick  leave  to  March,  '62  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Taylor,  Key  West,  Fla., 
to  June,  '62,  also  in  charge  of  the  Marine  Hospital  at  Key  West ;  on  duty  with 
battery  of  artillery  and  in  charge  of  General    Hospital  No.  3  at  Beaufort,  S.  C., 
to  Oct.,  '62  ;  on  sick  leave  to  Jan.,  '63 ;  on  duty  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  May,  '63 ; 
in  charge  of  the  floating  Hospital,  Nashville,  on  the  Mississippi  River,  during  the 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  to  Aug.,  '6C ;    on  duty  as  executive  officer  at  the  General 
Hospital  at  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  Sept.,  '63,  to  Dec.  31,  '64;  in  charge  to  Oct.,  '65; 
on  duty  with  the  3d  Inf.  at  Schofield  Bks.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  April,  '66 ;  Post 
Surg.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  till  Nov.,  70;  in  skirmishes  with  Cheyenne  Indians, 
Sept.  8  and  Oct.  7,  '68 ;  on  leave  to  March,  71 ;  Post  Surg.  at  David's  Island,  N. 
Y.,  to  July,  72 ;  with  6  companies  8th  Inf.  on  Gen.  Stanley's  expedition  to  the 
Valley  of  the  Yellowstone  River,  Mont.,  to  Oct.,  72  ;  at  David's  Island  Nov.,  73, 
to  April,  74  ;   Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  74  ;    Post  Surg.  at 
Fort  Sully,  Dakota,  till  July,  76;   at  Fort  Buford,  Dakota,  to  Oct.,  76 ;  Post 
Surg.  at  Cantonment,  mouth  of  Tongue  River,  and  Fort  Keogh,  Mont.,  Nov.,  76, 
to  July,  78 ;   in  fight  with  Cheyennes,  Jan.  8,  77 ;   on  Gen.  Miles'  expedition 
after  Nez  Perces.  from  Sept.  18  to  Oct.  22,  77,  which  resulted  in  their  capture  ; 
on  leave  from  July,  78,  to  March,  79;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  from  March, 

79,  to  May,  '83 ;  leave  of  absence  June  to  Sept.,  '83 ;   Post  Surg.  Fort  Wayne, 
Mich.,  to  May  10,  '86  ;  on  leave  of  absence  March  and  April,  '86 ;  Post  Surg.  at 
Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  June  1,  '86,  to  Dec.  31,  '88;  Post  Surg.  at  West 

Point,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  26,  '89,  to .     History— Graduated  at  the  Medical  Dept.  of 

the  University  of  tPenna.,  '59. 

Tilton,  Palmer  (First  Lieut.  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  28, 
1852.  Retiring  year  1916;  appointed  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Oct.  15,  75  ;  accepted  Oct.  19,  75 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  22,  '81.  Ser- 
vice— Under  instructions  at  Fort  Columbus,  N.  Y.  H.;  from  Nov.,  75,  to  April  2, 
76 ;  joined  Co.  at  Fort  Seward,  D.  T.,  and  on  duty  there  to  Oct.,  77  ;  at  Fort 
Sisseton,  D.  T.,  from  Oct.  to  Dec.,  77 ;  Inspector  of  Annuities  for  Sisseton  and 
Wahpeton  Sioux  Nov.,  77 ;  en  route  to  Texas  Dec.,  77  ;  at  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
Jan.  to  July,  78 ;  injury  received  while  on  duty  June  18,  78,  San  Antonio,  Tex.; 
on  sick  leave  from  July,  78,  to  Dec.  1,  '81 ;  rejoined  regiment  and  company,  Dec. 
1,  '81,  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan;;  served  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan., from  Dec.  1,  81,  to  June, 
'82 ;  en  route  with  regimental  battalion  and  company  to  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ty., 


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June,  '82 ;  on  duty  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ty.,  June,  '82,  to  Feb.,  '84  ;  on  leave  from 
Feb.,  '82,  to  June,  '84 ;  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort  Reno,  Ind.  Ty.,  June,  '84 ;  on  sick 
leave  Aug.  4,  '84,  to  May,  '85 ;  served  at  Fort  Reno  as  Inspector  of  bee*f  issues 
and  Inspector  of  Annuities  for  Cheyennes  and  Arapahoes,  Darlington,  Ind.  Ty.; 
in  the  field  in  Oklahoma,  about  8  months,  winter  of  '83  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Snell- 
ing,  Minn.,  attached  to  a  company  of  the  25th  Inf.  May  to  Dec.,  '85  ;  examined 
by  a  retiring  board  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  and  found  incapacitated  for  active 
service;  ordered  to  home,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.,  '85,  on  leave  till  further 
orders  ;  on  duty  in  office  of  Adj.  Gen.  U.  8.  A.  Nov.  8,  '88,  to  Jan.  8,  '89  ;  on  leave 
till  further  orders.  Staff  position*  occupied — Adj.  at  po»t  of  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
Jan.  to  July,  '78.  Commands  held—Co.  June  to  Aug.,  '84. 

Tisdall,  William  N.  (Captain  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Penna.  April  6,  1834.  Re- 
tiring year  1898.  Appointed  from  Penna. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
1st  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63  ;  Captain 
Jan.  13,  '69 ;  unassigned  April  8,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied-E.ee.  Quartermaster  1st  Inf.  from  May  8,'65,  to  Jan.  13,  '69.  Service 
— Com.  Co.  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Nov., '61,  to'Aug.,'62  ;  at  Ft.  Scott,  Kan.,  to 
Jan.,  '63;  conveying  public  funds  from  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  via  Ft.  Kearney, 
Neb.,  Denver  City,  C.  T.,  to  Santa  Fe",  N.  M.,  Feb.  to  April,  '63 :  en  route  from 
Fort  Union,  N.  M.,  to  join  regiment  April  to  June,  '63  ;  engaged  in  the  siege  of 
Vicksburg,  and  at  Vickaburg,  Miss.,  to  Aug.,  '63 ;  at  Carrollton,  La.,  to  Oct.,  '63 ; 
engaged  in  a  campaign  in  Western  Louisiana  Oct.,  '63;  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  to 
March,  '64;  on  general  recruiting  service,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  May.  '64  ;  muster- 
ing and  disbursing  officer,  Trenton,  N.  J.,  to  Aug., '64;  on  general  recruiting 
service,  and  mustering  and  disbursing  officer,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  to  Nov.,  '64 ; 
general  recruiting  service,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  to  Jan.,  '65 ;  at  New  Orleans,  La,,  to 
Nov.,  '65 ;  at  Jackson  Barracks,  New  Orleans,  La.,  Nov.,  '65  ;  on  the  Lake  frontier, 
in  the  Depts.  of  Dakota,  Arizona,  and  California,  to  '90,  present  station  being 
Benicia  Barracks,  Cal. 

Tobey,  Thomas  F.  (Captain  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island  Sept.  30,  '40. 
Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Sgt.  Co.  D,  10th  R.  I. 
Inf.,  May  26/62 ;  discharged  Aug.  6,  '62 ;  Captain  7th  R.  I.  Inf.  Sept.  4,  '62 ;  Maj. 
Jan.  7/63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  9/64 ;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  2d  batt.  14th  Inf.,  Feb. 
27,  '65,  to  May  15,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May  3,  '65  ;  l»t  Lieut.  May  6,  '65 ;  ac- 
cepted May  15,  '65 ;  Captain  Nov.  23,  '74.  .Staf  positions  occupied—^}.  14th  Inf. 
Jan.  16,  '66,  to  Sept.  30,  '67.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the  actions  of 
A  mis  vi  lie  and  Warrenton,  Va.,and  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  Va.  (wounded) ;  en- 
gaged at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg  and  occupation  of  Jackson.  Miss.;  engaged  in  the 
action  against  Indians  near  Jordan  Creek,  Oregon  ;  capt.  Nov.  23,  '64.  SerHce — 
In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '62  to  '65 ;  and  at  various  posts  from  the  close  of  the 
war  to  '90,  present  station  being  Vancouver  Bks.,  Wash. 

Todd,  Albert  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.)  Born  in  R.  I.,  Oct.  21,  '54.  Retiring 
year  1918  ;  app.  from  Kansas;  graduated  at  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '77.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June  15,  '77  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  19,  '82.  Service— On  graduat- 
ing leave  of  absence  and  waiting  orders  to  Dec.  5,  77  ;  served  in  garrison  at  Fort 
Adams,  R.  I..  Dec.  5,  '77,  to  May  1,  '80 ;  at  Artillery  School  for  practice,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '80,  to  Aug.  i,  '81 ;  professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics 
at  State  Agricultural  College,  Manhattan,  Kansas,  Aug.  1,  '81,jto  July  1,  '84;  at 
Artillery  School  for  practice  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  July  1,  '84,  to  Sept.  1,  '86  ;  on 
duty  with  Light  Battery  "  E,"  at  Vancouver  Bks.,  W.  T.,  Oct.  1,  '86,  to  Nov.  25, 
'88;  during  this  period  took  part  in  two  practice  marches,  total  distance  500  miles ; 
at  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  Nov.,  '88,  to . 

Tomkins,  James  S.  (Captain  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  111.  Retired;  appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corp.  Co.  "G,"  1st  Batt.  12th  Inf.,  Jan. 
27  to  June  9,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May  26,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  26,  '65;  ace. 
June  9,  '65 ;  transferred  to  30th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Capt.  July  30,  '68  ;  unassigned 
March  23,  '69  ;  assigned  to  25th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '70  ;  retired  March  20.  79,  disability 
in  line  of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  30th  Inf.  Feb.  9,  '67,  to  July  30, 
'68. 


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Tompkins,  Charles  H.  (Colonel  and  Asst.  Q.  M.  G.,  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.).  Born 
in  Va.,  Sept.  12,  1830.  Retiring  year  1894 ;  appointed  from  New  York— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  at  Military  Academy  July  1,  '47,  to  June  23,  '49  ;  Pvt., 
Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  F,  1st  Drag.,  Jan.  21,  '56,  to  Jan.  10,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav. 
(old  2d)  March  23,  '61 ;  accepted  March  30,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  30,  '61 ;  Capt. 
A.  Q.  M.  Nov.  13,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  13,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  D.  Q.  M.  Gen.  July  29, 
'66 ;  accepted  Dec.  1,  '66 ;  Col.  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  Jan.  24,  '81 ;  Col.  1st  Vt.  Cav. 
April  24,  '62 ;  resigned  Sept.  9,  '62 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Q.  M.  July  1,  '65,  to  June  11,  '66  ; 
Col.  Q.  M.  June  13,  '66,  to  Jan.  1,  '67.  Brevet  rank—Re  was  made  (March  13,  '65, 
to  date  from  May  31,  '61)  a  Brevet  Major  for  gallant  conduct  at  Fairfax  Court- 
House  ;  a  Brevet  Lieutenant-Colonel  for  meritorious  services  in  the  campaigns  of 
General  Banks  and  McDowell  in  '62-63  ;  a  Brevet  Colonel  for  meritorious  services 
in  the  Quartermaster's  Department  '63-65 ;  and  a  Brevet  Brigadier  General,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion.  Honorably  men 
tioned — He  was  commended  by  his  brigade  commander  for  conspicious  gallantry 
at  the  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.,  July  21,  '61 ;  and  was  recommended  for  the  appoint- 
ment of  Brig.  Gen.  of  Vol.  for  conspicuous  services  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek. 
Service — Cadet  at  Military  Academy  '47  to  '49,  when  he  resigned  to  engage  in  civil 
pursuits  until  Jan.  21,  '56  ;  joined  5th  Cav.  at  Carlisle  on  the  30th  of  March,  '61, 
and  transferred  to  Washington,  where  he  served  as  assistant  instructor  in  a  cav- 
alry school  which  was  established  for  the  instruction  of  officers  who  had  been  ap- 
pointed directly  from  private  life,  until  the  3d  of  May,  when  he  crossed  the  Poto- 
mac and  established  a  cavalry  camp  at  Ball's  Cross-Roads  ;  while  serving  at  that 
place  he  made  a  brilliant  attack  on  a  Confederate  force  stationed  at  Fairfax  Court- 
House,  Va.,  May  31,  '61 ;  he  had  several  men  wounded  and  missing ;  two  horses 
were  shot  under  him,  and  he  was  severely  injured  by  the  second  horse  falling  011 
him  ;  his  brilliant  charges  resulted  in  a  complete  victory  over  the  enemy,  who  suf- 
fered an  estimated  loss  of  twenty-five  killed  and  wounded,  including  the  captain 
of  the  Warrenton  Rifles ;  this  cavalry  success,  the  first  of  the  war,  made  Lieut. 
Tompkins  deservedly  conspicuous  in  the  National  Army.  He  participated  in  the 
Manassas  campaign  '61 ;  and  served  with  the  regiment  in  the  defenses  of  Wash- 
ington until  he  was  appointed  an  Assistant  Quartermaster  ;  he  has  served  since  the 
war  as  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Washington  ;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Fifth 
Military  District,  and  of  the  Departments  of  Alaska,  Arizona  and  Texas,  the  Di- 
vision of  the  South,  and  the  Department  of  Dakota ;  and  was  assigned,  in  Feb., 
'81,  to  duty  at  Chicago,  Ills.,  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Division  of  the  Mo. ; 
was  assigned  May  28,  '86,  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic, 
Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  where  he  is  still  serving.  Staff  positions  occupied — A. 
A.  A.  G.  for  Brigadier-General  Stoneman,  and  also  served  for  a  time  as  an  In- 
spector of  Cavalry;  Regimental  Quartermaster  Aug.  28,  '61,  to  Nov.  13,  '61. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  a  combat  with  hostile  Indians  at  Pyramid 
Lake,  Nevada,  July  2,  '60  ;  Fairfax  Court- House,  Va.,  May  31,  '61 ;  battle  of  Bull 
Run,  Virginia,  July  21,  '61 ;  he  participated  in  the  battles  and  engagements  of 
Generals  Banks'  and  Pope's  campaigns  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley,  and  the  Second 
Bull  Run,  and  returned  to  staff  duty  after  the  Antietam  campaign. 

Tompkins,  Selah  R.  H.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C. ;  appointed 
from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 23  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84 ;  accepted  Oct. 
31,  '84 ;  transferred  to  7th  Cav.  March  12,  '86,  to  rank  in  Cav.  Aug.  28,  '85. 

Torney,  George  H.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  Md.,  June 
1,  1850.  Retiring  year  1914.  App.  from  Md. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Ami. 
Surg.  June  26,  75  ;  accepted  July  1,  '75  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  26,  '80. 

Torrey,  Zerah  W.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '76  ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  12,  '80  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  6,  '86. 

Totten,  Charles  A.  L.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art).  Born  in  Conn.  Appointed 
from  Conn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sep.  1,  '69;  graduated  June  13, 
'73.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  13,  '73  ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  1,  74. 

Totten,  John  E.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Fla.;  appointed  from  Neb. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  14,  '78.  Actual 


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rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  14,  78;  transferred  to  4th  Art.  June  23,  79;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  2,  '86.  Service— Asst.  Prof,  of  Spanish,  Dep.  of  Modern  Languages  at 
Military  Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since  Aug.  28,  '84. 

Tourtellotte,  John  B.  (Major  and  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Con- 
necticut. Retired.  Appointed  from  Minnesota — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pri- 
vate Co.  H,  4th  Minn.  Inf.  Sept.  30,  '61,  to  Dec.  12,  '61 ;  Captain  4th  Minn.  Inf. 
Dec.  13,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  1,  '62;  Colonel  Oct.  5,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June 
21,  '65;  Captain  28th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '66;  unassigned 
March  31,  '69;  ass'd  to  7th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70;  Major  Sept.  22,  '83 ;  retired  March 
20,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  siege  ef  Vicksburg,  Miss. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  battle  of  Allatoona,  Ga. ;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  2,  '67,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Bentonville,  Ga. ;  Brevet.  Brig.  Gen'l 
Vols.  March  13, '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Staff  positions  OC<-H- 
pied — Colonel,  A.  D.C.  to  the  Gen'l,  Jan.  1, 71,  to  Feb.  8,  '84.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  luka,  Corinth,  and  siege  of  Corinth,  Miss. ;' com- 
manding regiment  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Raymond,  capture  of  Jackson, 
battles  of  Champion  Hill,  Missionary  Ridge,  and  assault  and  siege  of  Vicksburg, 
Miss.;  commanding  brigade  and  engaged  at  the  defense  of  Allatoona,  Ga. 
(wounded);  in  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea  and  campaign  of  the  Carolinas,  and 
engaged  at  the  siege  of  Savannah,  Ga.,  and  battle  of  Bentonville. 

To  war,  Albert  S.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Canada  Nov.  10,  1845. 
Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Major, 
Paymaster,  March  3,  75 ;  accepted  March  23,  75. 

Tower,  Z.  B.  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Massachu- 
setts. Retired.  Appointed  from  Massachusetts. '  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  A  cad. 
July  1,  '37;  graduated  July  1,  '41.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  Engrs.  July  1,  '41  ; 
1st  Lieut.  April  24,  '47;  Capt.  (fourteen  years'  service)  July  1,  '55;  Major  Aug.  6, 
'61;  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  11,  '65;  Colonel  Jan.  13,  74;  retired  Jan.  10,  '83,  at  his 
own  request,  over  forty  years'  service.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Nov.  23,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  14,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  April 
18,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo  ;  Brevet 
Capt.  Aug.  20,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras 
ana  Churubusco ;  Brevet  Major  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct 
in  the  battle  of  Chapultepec;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  Nov.  22,  '61,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  defense  of  Fort  Pickens,  Fla, ;  Brevet  Colonel 
Aug.  9,  '62,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar  Mountain, 
Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Groveton,  Va. ;  Brvt.  Major  Gen'l  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  in  the  field  during  the  war;  Brevet  Major  Gen.  Vols.  June  12,  '65, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— 
Supt.  M.  A.  July  8,  '64,to  Sept.  8,  '64. 

Towers,  John  A.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art).  Born  in  S.  C.  Appointed  from 
S.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '86. 

Towle,  George  P.  (Captain  19th  Inf.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  Born 
in  N.  H.,  Aug.  4,  '1835.  Retiring  year  1899.  Appointed  from  N.  H.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— 1*1  Lieut.  4th  N.  H.  Inf.  Sep.  18,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  13,  '62 ;  Major 
Feb.  3,  '65  ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  I.  G.  Vol.  April  22,  '65,  to  Aug.  1,  '65  ;  tarn.  must,  out 
Aug.  23,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  ac- 
cepted May  9,  '66 ;  trans,  to  28th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66  ;  trans,  to  19th  Inf.  March  31, 
'69;  Capt.  March  18,  78.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  at  Fort  Wagner,  S.  C. ;  Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  at  FusselPs  Mill;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  D.  C.  April  27,  '82,  to  March  3,  '83,  and  from  May  10,  '86,  to  April  6,  '88;  In- 
spector General  U.  S.  forces  Morris  Island ;  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Terry  in  the  Dep. 
of  the  South,  of  the  1st  Div.,  10th  Corps,  and  of  the  10th  Corps,  Army  of  the 
James;  engaged  as  Inspector  of  Terry's  Division  ;  Inspector  General  Department 


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of  North  Carolina  and  Army  of  the  Ohio  July,  '65  ;  Ordnance  Officer,  Depart- 
ment of  the  Arkansas  Oct.,  '66,  to  Nov.,  '67 ;  Post  Quartermaster,  Commissary 
and  Adjutant  at  Camden,  Ark.,  Oct.,  '68 ;  Post  Signal  Officer  Jackson  Barracks, 
New  Orleans,  La.,  May  to  Sep.,  '70 ;  Depot  Adjutant  Newport  Barracks,  Ky., 
April,  72 ;  Post  Adjutant  Alexandria,  La.  Service — In  Gen.  Sherman's  expedi- 
tion to  Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  Nov.,  '61 ;  in  Wright's  Brigade,  Florida  expedition, 
Jan.,  '62;  provost  marshal  at  Fernandina  to  March,  '62;  provost  marshal  at  St. 
Augustine,  Fla.,  to  Sep.,  '62 ;  in  the  first  expedition  against  Charleston,  S.  C. ; 
at  Folly  Island,  and  present  at  the  descent  on  Morris  Island  and  operations 
against  Fort  Sumter '63  ;  detailed  on  duty  paroling  Gen.  Johnson's '  army  April, 
'65  ;  on  duty  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  May  to  July,  '66  ;  with  company  at  Cam- 
den,  Ark.,  July  to  Oct.,  '66 ;  with  company  at  Little  Rock  Arsenal  Oct.,  '66,  to 
Nov.,  '67 ;  on  duty  at  Hamburg,  Ark.,  to  Aug.,  '68  ;  on  duty  at  Little  Rock,  Ark., 
March,  '69,  to  May,  '70 ;  on  duty  with  company  on  Ship  Island,  Miss.,  to  Nov., 
'70 ;  at  Greenville  and  Jackson  Barracks  to  Dec.  31,  70  ;  in  charge  of  recruiting 
rendezvous  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Jan.,  71,  to  Feb.,  72;  in  charge  of  recruiting  ren- 
dezvous at  Providence,  R.  I.,  June  to  Dec.  31,  72 ;  on  duty  with  company  at 
Jackson  Barracks,  New  Orleans,  Jan.,  73 ;  ordered  with  detachment  to  Colfax, 
La.,  March,  73 ;  at  Post  Alexandria,  La.,  Sep.,  73 ;  on  duty  with  company  at 
Baton  Rouge,  La.,  Nov.,  73  ;  at  Harrisonburg,  La.J  commanding  detachments  to 
May,  74;  with  company  at  Fort  Lyon,  Colorado,  to  July,  75 ;  at  Fort  Dodge, 
Kansas,  to  Oct.,  76 ;  at  Fort  Lamed,  Kansas,  Dec.,  76  ;  at  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  to 
July,  77  ;  at  Fort  Elliott,  Texas,  to  April,  78;  Captain  19th  U.  S.  Infantry  Mar. 
18,  78  ;  at  Ft.  Lyon,  Colo.;  in  the  field  for  interception  of  the  runaway  Cheyennes 
Aug.  and  Sep.,  78;  at  Fort  Lyon  to  May,  79;  ordered  with  company  from  Fort 
Lyon,  Colo.,  to  Baxter  Springs,  Kan.,  May,  79 ;  detached  service  with  company 
in  the  field  continuously  from  May,  79*  to  July,  '81,  guarding  the  N.  E.  part  of 
Indian  Territory  against  unlawful  invasion  and  removing  intruders  ;  at  Fort  Gib- 
son, I.  T.,  July,  '81,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  Nov.,  '81,  to  April,  '82, 
and  at  various  other  stations  till  '80,  present  station  being  San  Antonio,  Texas. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Pocotaligo,  S.  C.,  Oct.  22,  '62 ;  siege  of  Fort 
Wagner  and  Fort  Gregg,  S.  C.,  July  10  to  Sep.  7,  '63;  at  the  actions  of  Swift 
Cr.,  Chester  Station,  Weir  Bottom  Church,  battle  of  Drury's  Bluff,  three  actions 
in  front  of  Bermuda  Hundred,  siege  of  Petersburg,  action  of  Deep  Bottom,  battle  of 
Fussell's  Mills.  Commands  held — In  command  of  boat  expedition,  capturing  the 
blockade  runner  "  British  Empire  "at  Matanzas  Inlet,  Fla.,  April,  *62 ;  Co.  at 
battle  of  Pocotaligo,  S.  C.,  Oct.  22,  '62  ;  Co.  at  Camden,  Ark.,  July  to  Oct.,  '66  ; 
Co.  at  Little  Rock  Arsenal,  Ark.,  Oct.,  '66,  to  Nov.,  '67  ;  Post  of  Alexandria,  La., 
Sep.,  73 ;  Co.  at  Fort  Lyon,  Colorado,  May,  74,  to  July,  75 ;  Co.  and  Post  of 
Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  to  Oct.,  76;  Fort  Larned,  Kan.,  Dec.,  76;  Fort  Lyon  Sep., 
78,  to  May,  79.  History — Served  six  months  in  a  company  of  Texan  Rangers 
and  engaged  against  hostile  Indians  in  '59 ;  cadet  at  Western  Military  Institute 
and  University  of  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  county  surveyor  in  Texas  to  April,  '61, 

Town,  Francis  L.  (Major,  Surgeon  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  New 
Hampshire,  Jan.  11,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life. 
Actual  ran&— Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  accepted  May  30,  '61 ;  Captain  and  Asst. 
Surg.  May  28, '66 ;  Major  and  Snrg.  Oct.  20,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Captain 
and  Major  March  13,  '65,  "faithful  and  meritorious  services  ;  "  Lieut.  Col.  March 
13,  '65,  "  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war."  Service — At  Newport 
Brks.,  Ky.,  to  Aug.,  '61 ;  in  the  field  with  Army  of  the  Cumberland  and  in  charge 
of  general  hospital  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  from  Aug.,  '61,  to  July,  '63;  established 
the  "Harvey'1  General  Hospital  for  State  of  Wisconsin  at  Madison,  Wis.,  and 
Surgeon  in  charge  to  Nov.,  '63 ;  in  the  office  of  the  Asst.  Surg.  Gen.,  Louisville, 
Ky.,  to  Dec.,  '65 ;  on  hospital  duty  and  Attending  Surgeon  at  Louisville,  Ky., 
and  Chief  Surg.  of  the  Freedmen's  Bureau  for  State  of  Kentucky  to  March,  '67; 
Post  Surgeon  at  Camp  Cooke  and  Fort  Shaw,  Mont.,  from  April,  '67,  to  April,  71 ; 
Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to  May,  74  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Sill,  Ind.  Ty.,  to 
May,  78;  on  leave  (across  the  sea  and  in  the  Eastern  States)  to  March,  79 ;  Post 
Surg.  Fort  Walla- Walla,  W.  T.,  to  Feb.,  '83  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Vancouver  Brks.,  W. 


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T.,  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  at  the  Presidio,  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

Townsend,  Alfred  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  H,  9th  renna.  Res.,  May 
24/61;  discharged  Nov.  9,  '62;  Pvt.  gen.  ser.  Nov.  10,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf. 
Nov.  10,  '62 ;  accepted  Nov.  10,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  30,  '63 ;  retired  Feb.  1,  '65, 
and  with  the  rank  of  Captain  July  28,  '66,  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — 
Brevet  Captain  Sept.  20,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chick- 
am  auga,  Ga. 

Townsend,  Curtis  McD.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  New  York. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75;  graduated 
June  13,  79.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  Engineers  June  13,  79 ;  2d  Lieut. 
June  30,  79 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  15,  '82.  Staff"  positions  occupied— Qm.  Batt.  Eng. 
July  1,  '86,  to  April  30,  '87. 

Townsend,  Edward  D.  (Brigadier  General  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Mass.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  '33 ;  graduated  July  1,  '37.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  2d  Art. 
July  1,  '37;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  16,  '38 ;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  8,  '46 ;  accepted 
Aug.  13,  '46 ;  Capt.  2d  Art.  April  21,  48 ;  Bvt.  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  July  15,  '52  ;  Lieut. 
Col.  A.  A.  G.  March  7,  '61 ;  061.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  A.  G.  Feb.  22, 
'69;  accepted  April  20,  '69;  retired  June  15,  80.  Brevet  rank—Evt.  Brig.  Gen. 
Sept.  24, '64,  meritorious  and  faithful  services  during  the  war;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  faithful,  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  in  the  Adjutant 
General's  department  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  2d  Art.  July 
7,  '38,  to  Aug.  18,  '46. 

Townsend,  Edwin  P.  (Colonel  12th  Infantry).    Born  in  New  York  July 

14,  1833.     Retiring  year  1897.     Appointed   from   New   York.    Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '50 ;  graduated  July  1,  '54.     Actual  ran*— Bvt.   2d 
Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  ?54;  2d  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '55;  resigned  March  11,  '56 ;  App. 
1st  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  July  1,  '61 ;  Capt  16th  Inf.  May  14, 
'61 ;  accepted  Aug.  27,  '61 ;  transferred  to  25th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  Maj.  27th  Inf. 
June  22,  '68;  transferred  to  9th  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Lieut.  Col.  llth  Inf.  March 
20,  79;  Col.  12th  Inf.  Oct.  13,  '86.     Brevet  ran*— Bvt.  Maj.  April  7,  '62,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13, 
'65,  continued  and  faithful  services  in  the  ordnance  department.    Staff  positions 
occupied— Adjt.  14th  Inf.  July  8,  '61,  to  Aug.  27,  '61. 

Townsend,  Thomas  G.  (First  Lieutenant  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Washington, 
D.  C.  Nov.  9,  '49.  Retiring  year  1913.  App.  from  D.  C. ;  graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut,  Dec. 

15,  '80.    Service. — Stationed  at  Forts  Lamed  and  Hays,  Kan.,  until  June,  72 ;  at 
Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  till  Sept.,  75  ;  Exploring  navigation  of  Yellowstone  River  in 
steamers  "  Key  West"  and  '*  Josephine  '  during  the  summers  of  73-5 ;  on  Northern 
Boundary  survey,  summer  74;  on  one  year's  leave  of  absence  in  Europe,  Sept., 
75,  to  Aug.,  76 ;  Instructor  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  Aug. 
28,  76,  to  Aug.  28,  '80  ;  at  Fort  Garland,  Cel.,  till  March,  '81 ;  at  Camp  on  Snake 
River,  Wyo.,  till  Sept.,  '81 ;  Fort  Douglas,  U.  T.,  Sept.,  '81,  till  June,  '83 ;  Build- 
ing road  on  Uinta  Mts.,  Utah,  June  till  Sept., '83;  Range  officer  Fort  Omaha, 
Neb.,  till  Oct.,  '83;  on  leave  of  absence  till   Dec.  31,  '83;  on  duty  at  Military 
Prison,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Jan.  1,  '84,  till  May  1,  '88;  Fort  Sheridan,  Ills., 

Aug.  1,  '88,   till .     Commands  held — Commanding  escort  to  Commissioners 

Northern  Boundary  Survey,  74;  Co.  and  Camp  on  Snake  River,  Wyo.,  March  to 
Sept.,  '81.    History— Son  of  Brigadier  General  E.  D.  Townsend,  Adjutant  Gen- 
eral U.  S.  A.  (retired) ;  grandson  of  Major  David  S.  Townsend,  who  lost  a  leg  in 
the  war  of  1812 ;  great-grandson  of  Major  David  Townsend,  surgeon  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary army. 

Townsley,  Clarence  P.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  De  Kalb,  N.  Y., 
Sept.  24,  1855.  Retiring  year  1919.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Graduated  at  Mil. 
Acad.,  Class  of  '81 ;  graduated  at  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Class  of  '84  ; 
graduated  at  Torpedo  School,  Willet's  Point,  N.  Y.,  July  1,  '85.  Actual  rank— 


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Additional  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  21,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan. 
16,  '88.  Service— With  regiment  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  Sept.  30, 
'81 ;  in  the  field  in  Arizona  Oct.  3  to  Oct.  26,  '81 ;  Apache  troubles,  no  engage- 
ments, to  Nov.  4,  '81 ;  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  to  Nov.  30,  '81 ;  at  Madison 
Barracks,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.  7,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to  April  20,  '82  ;  at  Artillery 
School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  May  1,  '84;  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  Dec.  26,  '84; 
detached  at  Willet's  Point.  N.  Y.,  Jan.  1,  '85,  to  July  1,  '85  (completed  the  course 
at  Torpedo  School) ;  with  regiment  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  July  29,  '85 ;  on  leave 
to  Aug.  28,  '85,  detached  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  as  instructor  of  drawing,  to  Oct.  26, 
'88 ;  with  regiment  at  Fort  Truinbull,  Conn.,  to  Nov.  2,  '88 ;  at  Fort  Warren, 
Mass.,  to  May  13,  '89;  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  to  Oct.  9,  '89;  at  Fort  Adams, 

R.  I.,  light  battery  B,  4th  Art.,  to .  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and 

A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  May  16  to  Sept.  30,  '89.  Commands  held— Jackson 
Barracks,  La.,  from  May  22  to  Aug.,  '89. 

Towsley,  Charles  D.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '81  ;  graduated  June  14,  '85 ; 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  14,  '85. 

Tracy,  Albert  (Major  and  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut,  of  Inf.  Feb.  24, 
'47;  accepted  March  2,  '47  ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  April  9,  '47 ;  Capt.  Feb.  23,  '48 
(disbanded  Aug.  26,  '48);  Capt.  10th  Inf.  March  3,  *55 ;  accepted  March  21,  '55  ; 
Col.  and  A.  A.  D.  C.  of  Vol.  March  31,  '62  ;  accepted  April  10,  '62  ;  hon.  must.out 
Nov.  25,  '63 ;  Major  15th  Inf.  June  1,  '63  ;  retired  Nov.  4,  '65.  Brevet  rank— 
Bvt.  Captain  Sept.  13,  '47,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of 
Chapultepec;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  services  during  the  cam- 
paign of  '62  under  General  Fremont  in  Virginia ;  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — En  route  from  Fort 
Adams,  R.  I.,  to  Vera  Cruz,  Mex.,  June,  '47  ;  marched  with  command  of  Gen. 
Franklin  Pierce  from  Camp  Vergaro,  Vera  Cruz,  for  city  of  Puebla,  Mex.,  July, 
'47  ;  marched  with  column  of  Gen.  Scott  from  Puebla  for  City  of  Mexico  Aug.  6 ; 
City  of  Mexico  Sept.  17  to  Dec.  28,  '47,  when  marched  with  regiment  for  Pachuca, 
near  Real  del  Monte,  Mex. ;  special  service  at  Hdqrs.  Gen.  Worth,  Tacubaya, 
March  20  to  June,  '48;  June  6,  '48,  on  evacuation  City  of  Mexico,  marched  with 
brigade  of  Gen.  Riley,  rejoining  regt.  at  Jalapa,  Mex.,  June  28;  marched  with 
regt.  from  Jalapa  for  Vera  Cruz  July,  '48 ;  sailed  with  detachment  of  9th  Inf. 
from  Vera  Cruz  tor  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  at  which  point  disbanded  with  regt.  Aug. 
26,  '48;  March  3,  '55,  reappointed  Captain  and  assigned  to  10th  Regt.  U.  S.  Inf.  ; 


sota;  April, '57,  on  expedition  under  Capt.  Frank  Gardner,  10th  Inf.,  against 
Sioux  Indians  in  Blue  Earth  Country,  Minn. ;  July,  '57,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan- 
sas ;  July  24  to  Nov.  28,  '57,  on  march  with  expedition  against  Mormons  in  Utah 
Territory;  Dec.,  '57,  to  June,  '58,  at  Camp  Winfield  Scott  (Fort  Bridger),  Utah; 
June  15  to  July,  '58,  on  march  with  column  under  Gen.  A.  S.  Johnson  for  Salt 
Lake  Valley ;  Sept.  to  Oct.  25,  '58,  commanding  expedition  against  Ute  Indians, 
near  Spanish  Fork  CaBon,  east  of  Lake  Utah  ;  Spring  of  '59  on  expedition  under 
command  of  Major  Paul,  7th  Inf.,  for  protection  of  U.  S.  Courts  at  Provo  City, 
Utah,  against  Mormons ;  April,  '60,  on  leave  from  Camp  Floyd,  Cedar  Valley, 
Utah ;  Feb.,  '61,  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  whence  ordered  to  Jeffn. 
Bks.,  Mo. ;  March,  '61,  re  enforced  with  480  men,  Captain  Nathaniel  Lyon,  at  St. 
Louis  Arsenal,  where  stationed  until  April,  '61,  when  detached  with  command  of 
U.  S.  Recruits  to  guard  Magazines  near  Jeffn.  Bks. ;  July  28  to  Sept.  28  on  duty 
as  Mustering  Officer  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal,  where  also  in  command  during  portion 
of  Aug.,  '61 ;  served  in  column  under  Gen.  Fremont  on  march  from  Jeffn.  City  to 
Springfield,  Mo. ;  Nov.  29,  '61,  to  March,  '62,  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Fremont,  stations 
New  York,  N.  Y.,  and  Washington,  D.  C. ;  March  31,  '62,  to  Nov.  25,  '63,  A.  A. 
D.  C.  and  Acting  Assistant  Adjt.  General  to  Gen.  Fremont ;  March  31  to  May  3, 
'62,  Wheeling,  West  Va.,  where  in  march  with  column  under  Gen.  Fremont  in 

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602  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  TRI 

campaign  of  the  Valley  of  Shenandoah ;  present  at  affairs  occurring  in  pursuit  of 
rebel  General  Jackson  June  1  to  June  8;  July,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '63,  at  New  York ; 
Aug.  10  to  Nov.  25,  '63,  on  G.  C.  M.,  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Dec.  30,  '63,  to  Feb., 
'64,  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn. ;  Feb.,  '64,  on  reconnoissance  under  Gen.  Thomas  from 
Chattanooga  to  Tunnel  Hill,  Ga. ;  Feb.  28  to  May  3,  '64,  at  Tyner's  Station  and 
Qraysville,  Ga. ;  May  3  to  May  7,  '64,  with  column  under  Gen.  Sherman  in 
march  to  the  sea ;  May  8  on  leave  of  absence  from  near  Dalton,  Ga. ;  at  Lookout 
Mountain,  Ga.,  '64-5 ;  May  1,  '65,  on  sick  leave ;  Nov.  4,  '65,  retired  from  active 
service  by  reason  of  disability  in  line  of  duty ;  Nov.,  '66,  to  July,  '68,  with  brief 
interval  of  leave,  on  duty  as  member  of  G.  C.  M.  at  New  York  City.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied— Adj.  of  Batt.,  9th  Inf.,  en  route  to  Vera  Cruz  June,  '47;  A.  Chief 
Com.  of  Sub.  Dept.  of  the  West  Oct.  3  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  A.  D.  C.  Oct.  3  to  Nov.  12, 
'61,  and  from  Nov.  29,  '61,  to  March  31,  '62;  A.  A.  G.  to  Gen.  Fremont  March  31 
to  May  3,  '62.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  with  regt.  in  affairs  with  guerrillas 
at  Tuoloma,  Plan  del  Rio  and  Puente  Nacionale,  en  route  ;  present,  commanding 
company,  at  battles  of  Contreras,  Churubusco,  Molino  del  Rey,  Chapultepec  and 
the  Garita  Belen ;  present  at  battle  of  Cross  Keys;  at  affair  at  Mill  Creek  Gap  or 
Buzzard's  Roost  Feb.  25,  '64.  Commands  held—Go,  during  Mexican  War;  expedi- 
tion against  Ute  Indians  Sept.  to  Oct.  25,  '58 ;  St.  Louis  Arsenal  portion  of  Aug., 
'61;  15th  Inf.  at  affair  of  Buzzard's  Roost  Feb.  25, '64;  15th  Inf.  from  Dec., '64, 
to  April  30,  '65.  History— Adjutant  General  of  the  State  of  Maine  Oct.,  '52,  to 
Feb.,  '55. 

Traub,  Peter  E.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Ac- 
tual rank— 1A  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Travis,  Pierce  M.  B.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '76 ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  12,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  24,  '86. 

Treat,  Charles  G.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Me.  Appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  13,  '82 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  15,  '89. 

Tremaine,  William   S.   (Major  and  Surgeon).    Born  in  Prince  Edward's 

life.    Ac- 
April  12, 
Asst.  Surg. 

Vol.  Sept  1,  '64;  accepted  Sept.*  5,  '64;  '  hon.  Inust.  out  June  4,  '66;  Asst. 
Surg.  Feb.  28,  '66;  accepted  June  12,  '66;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Sept.  16, '66; 
Major  and  Surgeon  June  30,  '82. 

Trimble,  Joel  G.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Re- 
tired; appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank— Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  Co.  E, 
1st  Drag.,  Feb.  5,  '55,  to  Feb.  5,  '60 ;  Prt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  A,  2d  Cav., 
June  16,  '60,  to  April  7,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  April  7, 
'63  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  3,  '64 ;  Capt.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66  (declined) ;  Capt.  1st  Cav. 
Dec.  26,  '68;  retired  Aug.  21,  '79,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt. 
Capt.  June  11,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Trevillian 


Cav.  April  25,  '67,  to  Dec.  26,  '68 ;  on  the  Staff  of  Genera'l  Merritt  during  the  last 
cavalry  campaign  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  in  Texas.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc.— Engaged  at  the  action  of  Kelly's  Ford,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  actions  of 
Williamsport,  Falling  Waters  and  battle  of  Todd's  Tavern ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  U.  S. 
Cavalry  June,  '64 ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Cold  Harbor,  Trevillian  Station, 
actions  of  Smith  field,  Woodstock,  battles  of  Cedar  Creek,  Dinwiddie  Court-House, 
Five  Forks,  action  of  Rice's  Station  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court- 
House ;  twice  wounded  during  the  war. 

Tripp,  Frederick  A.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  App.  from 
N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '87.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf. 
June  12,  '87. 


TRTJ  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.   S.    ARMY.  603 

Trippe,  Percy  B.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed  from 
Ga.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  76 ;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  17,  '88. 

Trotter,  Frederick  E.  (Captain  14th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  N.  Y. 
April  25,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  Hank— 
Priv.  Co.  G,  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  26,  '61;  discharged  June  3,  '61 ;  Capt.  102d 
N.  Y.  Inf.  Dec.  18,  '61 ;  Major  July  16,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  March  18,  '63 ;  Capt. 
V.  R.  C.  June  18, -'63;  accepted  June  21,  '63;  Major  Oct.  15,  '63;  accepted  Oct. 
17,  '63;  Lieut.  Col.  March  30,  '64;  accepted  April  7,  '64;  hon.  must.  out.  Oct.  11, 
'66  ;  Major  44th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '66 ;  cancelled  by  the  Presi- 
dent, Dec.  8,  '66;  Capt.  45th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  March  25,  '67;  trans, 
to  14th  Inf.  July  22,  '69.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  2,  '67, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Col.  and  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March 
13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the  defenses 
of  Washington,  '61 ;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61-3  ;  in  the 
Provost  Marshal's  Bureau,  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  Superintendent  War  Depart- 
ment building  to  Nov.,  '64;  on  duty  with  Vet.  Res.  Corps  and  subsequently  served 
with  the  14th  Inf.,  and  on  recruiting  service  to  '88 ;  stationed  at  Vancouver  Bks. 
'90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  actions  of  Bolivar  and  Maryland 
Heights  and  Banks'  Shenandoah  Valley  campaign ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of 
Cedar  Mountain  (wounded  in  foot  and  arm).  Commands  held — Comdg.  Draft 
Rendezvous,  camp  of  rebel  prisoners,  provisional  brigade,  and  Provost  Marshal  of 
troops,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 

Trout,  Harry  G-.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '82;  graduated  July  1,  '86.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Trout,  John  P.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Pa, —Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  A,  10th  Pa.  Inf.,  April  24,  '61 ;  dis- 
charged July  31,  '61 ;  1st  Sgt.  Co.  B,  45th  Pa.  Inf.,  September  2,  '61 ;  discharged 
September  4, '62 ;  Captain  45th  Pennsylvania  Infantry  September  4, '62  ;  Major 
December  27,  '64;  honorably  mustered  out  July  17,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Infantry 
May  15,  '66 ;  accepted  June  12,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  10,  '67 ;  out  of  service  Jan.  2, 
'69 ;  app.  1st  Lieut,  of  Inf.  March  25,  70,  with  rank  from  Nov.  10,  '67 ;  accepted 
April  5,  '70;  assigned  to  23d  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '70;  retired  March  15,  '83,  disability  in 
line  of  duty. 

Troxel,  Thomas  G.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  July  26,  1844.  Retir- 
ing year  1908  ;  appointed  from  Iowa — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt. 
Co.  E,  25th  Iowa  Inf.,  Aug.  21,  '62,  to  June  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66; 
accepted  April  27,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  6,  '67 ;  Capt.  June  28,  '78  Staff  position 
occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  17th  Inf.  Oct.  20,  '72,  to  June  28,  '78. 

True,  Theodore  B.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  111.  1843.  Retiring 
year  1905 ;  app.  from  Illinois— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Corp.  Co.  B,  7th  111.  Inf., 
April  25,  '61 ;  discharged  July  25,  '61;  Sergt.  Co.  D,  41st  111.  Inf.,  July  30,  '61  ; 
discharged  Feb.  15,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  41st  111.  Inf.  Feb.  15,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov. 
28,  '63;  Capt.  6th  U.  S.  C.  Art.  Nov.  28,  '63;  resigned  Sept.  14,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  4th 
Inf.  July  24,  '66 ;  accepted  Aug.  29,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  26,  '76  ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q. 
M.  Oct.  22,  '89;  accepted.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  4th  Inf.  Feb.  26,  '76,  to 
Sept.  1,  '81.  Service— Engaged  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  out 
of  service  from  '64  to  '66 ;  on  frontier  duty  at  Forts  Morgan  and  Laramie  to  '71 ; 
in  Kentucky  '71-2  ;  at  Little  Rock  Bks.  and  Fort  Russell,  Wyo.,  to  '74 ;  at  Forts 
Bridger  and  Sanders  '76  to  '81 ;  at  Fort  Russell  and  Omaha  from  '82  to  '86 ;  at 
Fort  Sherman  from  '86  to  '89 ;  at  Los  Angeles  and  Tucson  to  '90. 

Truitt,  Charles  M.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.,  May  23,  1857. 
Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  Kansas.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad. 
July  1,  '75;  graduated  June  13,  '79.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.,  June  13, 
'79;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  24,  '86.  Service — Joined  regiment  and  company  from  graduat- 
ing leave  of  absence  Sept.  30,  '79  ;  with  Co.  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T. ;  on  D.  S. 
at  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  from  March  8  to  April  24,  '80  ;  absent  on  public 
business  from  Feb.  4  to  Feb.  9,  '81 ;  with  Co.  July  28  to  Aug.  21,  '81 ;  on  detached 


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service  at  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  escorting  military  convicts  from  Oct.  14  to  Nov.  6, 
'81 ;  at  Fort  Townsend ;  on  G.  C.  M.  duty  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  April  4,  '88  ; 
on  D.  S.  with  Batt.  21st  Inf  in  the  field ;  on  duty  with  Co.  G,  21st  Inf.,  April  29, 
'83 ;  left  Fort  Townsend  April  19,  '88,  and  proceeded  to  Portland,  Oregon  ;  pro- 
ceeded by  steamboat  and  rail  to  Spokane  Falls,  W.  T.,  arriving  April  21,  '83 ;  left 
Spokane  Falls  same  day  en  route  to  Camp  Foster  Creek,  W.  T.,  arriving  May  5, 
'83 ;  relieved  from  duty  with  Co.  G,  21st  Inf.,  May  6,  '83  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  H 
May  6,  '83 ;  camped  at  Foster  Creek  May  6  to  July  18,  '83  ;  nfarched  to  Custom 
House  on  Lake  Osonyoos,  arriving  July  27,  '83,  distance  78  miles ;  remained  in 
camp  till  Aug.  18,  '83;  then  proceeded"  to  Sprague,  W.  T.,  arriving  Aug.  27,  '83; 
rejoined  Co.  D  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  from  D.  S.  in  the  field  Sept.  6,  '83 ;  leave 
of  absence  October  2,  '83,  to  Jan.  26,  '84 ;  on  D.  S.  with  exploring  party  in  the 
Olympia  Mountains  May  17  to  May  26,  '84;  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  July  7 
to  August  7,  '84 ;  leave  of  absence  Sept.  12,  '84,  to  Oct.  26,  '84  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort 
McKinney,  Wyo.,  as  member  of  G.  C.  M.  November  14  to  Nov.  26,  '84 ;  at  Fort 
Bridger,  Wyo.,  on  D.  S.  inspecting  Indian  supplies  at  Rawlins,  Wyo.,  Sept.  14-16, 
*84  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo. ;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  July  9,  '86 ;  on 
D.  S.  at  Cheyenne  depot,  Wyo.,  July  16  to  Aug.  16,  '86,  as  member  of  Gen'l  C. 
M. ;  with  Co.  en  route  to  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah  ;  on  leave  of  absence  2  months  ; 
rejoined  Co.  June  7,  '87  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Price,  Utah,  July  29  to  Aug.  4,  '87 ;  I.  Qm. 
supplies  at  Price,  Utah,  Sept.  23,  '87 ;  rejoined  Co.  Oct.  3,  '87 ;  leave  of  absence  for 
1  month;  leave  of  absence  extended  1  month;  on  D.  S.  at  Ft.  Douglass,  Utah,  as 
witness  at  Gen.  C.  M.  Jan.  25,  '88  ;  on  D.  S.  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  June  1,  '88 ;  on  duty 

as  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.-Gen.  Com'dg  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  June  1,  '88,  to .     Staff 

positions  held— Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Townsend,  W.  T.,  Oct.  24,  '79,  to  Apr.  4, '83; 
Post  Sig'l  Officer  at  Fort  Townsend  Nov.  1,  79;  Post  Q.  M.  and  Post  Commissary 
of  Subsistence  Apr.  29,  '80,  to  Apr.  4,  '83  ;  Batt.  Adit.  May  6,  '83 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M. 
and  A.  C.  S.  Batt.  21st  Inf.  at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  VVyo.,  July  7  to  Aug.  7,  '84 ; 
Post  Adj.,  Post  Treasurer  and  Ordnance  Officer  at  Fort  Bridger,  April  13,  '86; 
relieved  from  Post  Treas.  Oct.  29,  '86,  and  from  A.  C.  S.  Nov.  10,  '86  ;  relieved 
from  Post  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  Ordnance  Offier  June  20,  '86  ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.,  July  9,  '86,  to  Aug.  7,  '86 ;  Post  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Du  Chesne 
Aug.  23,  '86,  to  Sept.  27,  '86 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Du  Chesne  Sept.  27,  '86,  to  Apr. 
1,  '87;  A.  D.  C.  to  Brig.-Gen.  Com'dg  Dept.  of  the  Platte  June  1,  '88,  to  - 
Commands  held — Commanding  Co.  from  July  28  to  Aug.  21,  '81 ;  from  March  27 
to  May  27,  '82;  from  June  5  to  27,  '82;  from  July  3  to  August  10,  '82;  and 
from  Sept.  2  to  Sept.  22,  '82 ;  from  Dec.  10  to  Dec.  25,  '82 ;  from  Mar.  3  to  Mar. 
12, '84;  Oct.  26  to  30, '84 ;  Dec.  29, '84,  to  Jan.  10, '85 ;  June  3  to  June  5, '86  ; 
Aug.  16  to  Dec.  26,  '86  ;  Apr.  2  to  Apr.  6,  '87  ;  June  7  to  July  29,  '87 ;  Aug.  4  to 
Sept.  23,  '87  ;  Oct.  3  to  Nov.  29,  '87 ;  Feb.  12,  '88,  to  Mar.  24,  '88. 

Tucker,  William  P.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Mass.,  March  1, 1854. 
Retiring  year  1918.  Appointed  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Maj.  P.  M. 
Feb.  21,  '82 ;  accepted  Feb.  23,  '82. 

Tully,  Redmond  (First  Lieu*.  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  Oct.  29,  1837. 
Retiring  year  1901 ;  app.  from  the  army,  Md.  Actual  Rank—Pnv.,  Corp.,  Sergt. 
and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  1st  Art.,  June  12,  '55,  to  Dec.  11,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Nov. 
15, '61;  accepted  Dec.  11, '61;.  1st  Lieut.  June  1, '63 ;  transferred  to  12th  Inf. 
March  5,  '69;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  1,  '71;  1st  Lieut.  Inf.  March  22,  '81  (Act  of 
Congress  March  3,  '81) ;  accepted  March  25,  '81 ;  assigned  to  25th  Inf.  April  5,  '81. 
Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Oct.  7,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  on 
the  Darbytown  Road,  near  Richmond,  Va.  Service — At  Key  West,  Fla.,  March, 
'61,  to  June,  '62 ;  in  the  Department  of  the  South  to  April,  '63 ;  in  North  Carolina 
to  July,  '64;  with  the  Army  of  the  James  in  Texas  to  Jan.,  '66;  and  at  various 
other  stations  till  '90.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  attack  at  Port 
Royal  Ferry,  S.  C.,  and  the  first  attack  on  Fort  Sumter,  S.  C. ;  actions  of  Deep  Bot- 
tom and  Deep  Run,  Va.,  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of 
Laurel  Hill,  Va. ;  with  the  25th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  James,  in  the  occupa- 
tion of  Richmond,  Va.,  April,  '66.  Commands  held — Commanding  section  of  artil- 
lery in  an  expedition  to  Fort  Myers,  Fla. ;  commanding  Light  Battery  K,  1st  U. 


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S.  Art.,  en  route  to  Washington,  Jan.,  '62;  en  route  to  Beaufort,  S.  C.,  June,  '62; 
commanding  four  pieces  of  artillery  in  the  raid  against  Jacksonville,  N.  C. ;  and 
commanding  battery  at  the  actions  of  Deep  Bottom  and  Deep  Run,  Va. 

Tully,  William  K.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Nov.  9, 1851.  Retiring 
year  1915 ;  app.  from  Florida — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Post  chaplain  April  23, 
'87  ;  accepted  April  23,  '87.  Service — At  Jefferson  Bks.,  Mo.,  one  and  a  half  years ; 
at  Fort  Wingate,  N.  M.,  one  and  a  half  years.  History — Graduated  at  Princeton, 
'75 ;  his  father  was  chaplain  of  the  77th  N.  Y.  Vols.  during  the  war. 

Tupper,  Tullius  C.  (Major  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio  Sept.  23, 1838.  Retiring 
year  1902 ;  appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  E,  and 
Sgt.-Maj.  6th  Cav.  July  19,  '61,  to  Sept.  22,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  July  17,  '62; 
accepted  Sept.  22,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '64;  Capt.  Sept.  17,  '67;  Maj.  Oct.  19, 
'87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  3,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  and  Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  6th  Cav.  Oct. 

25,  '63,  to  Nov.  11,  '64.    Service— In  the  iield  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from 
'61  to  '65 ;  on  general  recruiting  service,  Jan.  to  Sept.,  '65 ;  joined  regiment  in 
Maryland,  Sept.,  '65 ;  with  regiment  in  Texas  and  at  various  other  stations  from 
the  close  of  the  war  till  '90,  present  station  being  Ft.  Lewis,  Col.     Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Williamsburg  and  Hanover  Court-House, 
Va.,  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  action  of  Upperville,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  action 
of  Funkstown,  and  battle  of  Brandy  Station,  Va. 

Turnbull,  John  Q.  (Captain  3d  Art.,  Bvt.  Maior).  Born  in  D.  C.  Sept.  9,  '43. 
Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
3d  Art.  Aug.  5,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  8,  '61;  Capt.  April  20, 
'70.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  May  3,  '63,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va. ;"  Major  July  3,  '63,  "gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa." 

Turner,  George  L.  (First  Lieutenant  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Maine.  Appointed 
from  Maine.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '70 ;  graduated  June  17, 
'74.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  17,  '74;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  16,  '84.  Staff 
position  occupied — Adjt.  Sept.  8,  '86,  to . 

Turner,  Reuben  B.  (First  Lieutenant  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Fort  Edward,  N.  Y., 
Jan.  28,  1*57.  Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '81.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Jan.  25,  '89.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  Fort  Sheridan,  111.,  and  at 
Newport  Bks.,  Ky.  Staff  positions  occupied— K.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Douglas,  Utah,  from 
July  1,  '86,  to  Jan.  16,  '88;  A.  A.  Qm.,  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  O.  0.,  Fort  Sheridan,  111., 
from  Feb.  1,  '88,  to  Aug.  6,  '88;  A.  A.  Qm.,  A.  C.  S.  and  A.  O.  O.  at  Newport 
Barracks,  Ky.,  from  April  27,  '89,  to . 

Turner,  William  J,  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  R.  I.  Appointed  from 
Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  H,  5th  Cav.  Oct.  3,  70  ;  discharged  June 

26,  '71 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73;  accepted  Oct.  22,  73 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  8,  '81. 
Turrill,  Henry  S.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).    Born  in  Conn.,  Sept.  $, 

1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Aast.  Surg.  17th  Conn.  Inf.  Feb.  13,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65;  Asst.  Surg. 
June  26,  75  ;  accepted  July  24,  75  ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  June  86,  '80. 

Turtle,  Thomas  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Ireland,  April  7,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy, 
July  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  17,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  13,  '67;  Capt.  Jan.  2,  '81.  Service — On  duty  with  engineer 
battalion  Aug.  14,  '67,  till  Aug.,  70;  detached  on  survey  of  Gettysburg  Battle-field 


^  l  following 

defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  improvement  of  Potomac  River  April,  73,  to 
Nov.,  73  ;  construction  of  batteries  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  Nov.,  73,  to  June,  74 ; 
surveys  for  Central  Water  Line  June,  74,  to  Aug.  28,  76 ;  improvement  of  Great 
Kanawha  River,  W.  Va.,  Aug.  29,  76,  to  Aug.  28,  '80  ;  defenses  of  Baltimore  Aug. 


006  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.    S.    ARMY.  1YL, 

29,  '80;  defenses  of  Washington  Aug.  29,  '80,  to  Nov., '82;  improvement  of 
Appomattox  River,  Va.,  July,  '81 ;  improvement  of  James  River,  Va.,  Sept.  1,  '81  ; 
and  on  surveys  for  ship  canal  across  the  peninsula  of  Maryland,  Delaware,  '81-82; 
temporarily  in  charge  of  Col.  CraighilFs  works,  except  those  in  W.  Va.,  Sept.,  '82, 
to  Nov.,  '82;  member  of  Board  of  Engineers  on  Davis  Island  Dam,  '81 ;  recorder 
of  Board  of  Engineers  on  Central  Water  Line  on  Great  Kanawha  River,  on  Cape 
Fear  River  and  on  Potomac  River;  relieved  from  duties  as  Asst.  to  Col.  Craighill 
Jan.,  '84;  assigned  to  duty  with  station  at  New  Orleans  as  engineer  in 
charge  of  7th  and  8th  Light-house  Districts,  of  examination  and  survey  at  the 
south  pass  of  the  Miss.  River  to  determine  the  width  and  depth  of  channel  main- 
tained by  Mr.  Eads ;  in  charge  of  the  improvement  of  the  Sabine  and  Neches 
Rivers  and  of  Sabine  Pass;  July,  '84,  was  assigned  to  the  charge  of  other  river 
improvements  in  Louisiana  west  of  the  Miss.  River  and  south  of  the  Red  River  ; 
relieved  of  these  duties  and  detached  as  Secy,  to  the  Miss.  River  Committee  with 
station  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Feb.,  '85  ;  relieved  of  the  latter  and  ordered  to  Washing- 
ton for  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Chief  of  Engineers  April,  '87. 

Tutherly,  Herbert  B.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Claremont,  N.  H., 
April  5,  1848.  Retiring  year  1912.  Appointed  from  N.  H.  Graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  Class  of  '72.  Actual  rank—2A  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  14,  72  ;  1st 
Lieut.  April  4,  79.  Service — In  garrison  at  Benicia  Brks.,  Cal.  ;  conducting  re- 
cruits to  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  and  Yuma,  Ariz.,  and  guarding  funds  for  U.  S.  De- 
pository at  Tucson,  A.  T.,  till  Nov.,  72;  com.  Troop  D,  1st  Cav.,  in  the  field  in 
Arizona  during  Apache  campaign  and  in  garrison  at  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  and 
at  Benicia  Brks.,  Cal.,  from  Nov.,  72,  to  Nov.,  74;  in  garrison  at  Benicia  Brks., 
Cal.,  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  and  in  the  field  in  Southeastern  Nevada; 
on  expedition  under  Gen.  W.  L.  Elliott  Nov.,  74,  to  July,  77  ;  on  frontier  duty 
at  Fort  Walla- Walla,  Wash.  Ty. ;  at  Camp  Harney,  Oregon,  from  June,  78,  to 
Jan.,  79;  in  the  field  in  Oregon  and  Washington  with  the  Bannock  Indians;  in 
the  field  pursuing  Columbia  River  Indians  from  Jan.  2,  79,  to  July,  79  ;  in 
garrison  at  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  and  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  July, 
79,  to  July  '80;  in  the  field  in  Southern  California  and  at  Fort  Halleck  from  July, 
'80,  to  Feb., '81 ;  Professor  of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  the  University  of 
Vermont  from  '8J  to  '85;  in  the  field  in  Kansas  and  Indian  Ty.  duringsummer  of 
'85;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ;  Fort  Custer,  M.  T. ;  Camp  Sheridan,  Yellow- 
stone Park,  and  at  Bellevue  Rifle  range,  Neb.,  from  '85  to  Oct.  1,  '89  ;  Professor 
of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Cornell  University,  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  1,  V 

•.    Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  of  expedition  under  Gen.  W.  L.  EllioW,  Nov., 

74,  to  July,  77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Batt.  under  Captain  Winters,  and 
Adj.  of  Maj.  Green's  command  from  Jan.  to  July,  79;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
in  the  field,  79-80  ;  A.  A,  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Halleck,  Nev.,  from  July, 
'80,  to  Feb.,  '81 ;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  the  field  summer  of '85 ;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Sheridan.  Commands  held — Troop  D  in  the  field  in  Ari- 
zona during  Apache  campaign.  History — Degree  of  A.  M.  conferred  by  Univer- 
sity of  Vermont,  '85. 

Tyler,  Charles  R.  (First  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Ky.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of  74.  Actual  rank — 2d 
Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  9,  '83. 

Tyler,  Richard  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Michigan  Jan.  1, 1842. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Michigan — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— -Sgt.  and  1st 
Co.  K,  1st  U.  S.  Sh.  Sh.,  Dec.  26,  '61,  to  May  25,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Sh.  Sh. 
May  25,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  4,  '64;  resigned  Nov.  9,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res. 
Corps  Oct.  25,  '64;  accepted  Nov.  10,  '64;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Oct.  15,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  44th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '66 ; 
unassigned  May  27,  '69 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Captain  Dec.  15,  70  (loss  of  left 
arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty).  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  March  2,  '67,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  Va.;  Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
Vol.  and  Bvt.  Captain  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Honorably  mentioned — Specially  recommended  by  General  U.  S. 
Grant  for  promotion  from  the  Volunteer  Service  to  Regular  Army.  Service — 


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Served  in  the  field  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  from  '61  to  65 ;  served  with  troops 
and  on  special  duty  at  the  War  Dep't  in  Washington,  from  '65  to  '68;  and 
with  troops  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  in  '69 ;  on  special  duty  at  the  War  Dep't  in  '70 
until  retired;  was  sent  by  direction  of  Gen.  Grant  to  inspect  Bull  Run  battle- 
field in  '66,  and  afterwards  in  charge  of  a  Corps  of  men  to  gather  up  the  remains 
of  the  Union  dead  there  and  remove  the  same  to  Arlington  Cemetery,  where  they 
were  placed  in  what  is  now  known  as  the  tomb  of  the  Unknown ;  was  detailed  for 
special  duty  between  Baltimore  and  Washington  for  the  apprehension  and  arrest 
(if  found)  of  J.  Wilkes  Booth  after  the  Assassination  of  President  Lincoln,  and 
was  afterwards  on  duty  as  officer  of  the  day  at  the  trial  of  the  assassins,  and  also 
at  the  trial  of  Wirz,  who  was  convicted  and  hung  for  cruelty  to  Union  prisoners 
at  Andersonville.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  following  battles  : 
Big  Bethel,  attack  and  siege  of  Yorktown,  Williamsburg,  Hanover  Court-House, 
Mechanicsville,  Gaines'  Mill,  Savage  Station,  Glendale,  Malvern  Hill,  Second 
Bull  Run,  Aug.  29  and  30,  '62 ;  received  gun  shot  wound  through  left  leg  below 
knee  (bone  fractured)  at  Second  Bull  Run  (Aug.  30, '62;  also,  Chancellorsville 
(three  days),  Gettysburg  (two  days),  Wapping  Heights,  Kelly's  Ford,  Locust 
Grove,  Nov.  27,  '64;  Mine  Run,  Wilderness  May  5,  6  and  7/64 ;  Todd's  Tavern, 
May  8,  '64 ;  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Hanoverton,  Cold  Harbor,  siege  of  Peters- 
burg, Jerusalem  Plank  Road,  1st  Deep  Bottom,  the  Mine  Explosion,  Second  Deep 
Bottom,  and  Hatcher's  Run  ;  also,  Groveton,  Auburn  and  Po  River;  gun-shot  in 
left  arm  at  Second  Deep  Bottom  Aug.  16,  '64,  resulting  in  amputation  at  middle 
third  above  elbow  ;  was  sent  to  Judiciary  Square  Hospital,  Washington,  D.  C., 
after  Second  Bull  Run,  and  Turner's  Lane  Hospital,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  after  Sec- 
ond Deep  Bottom.  History — By  a  suit  in  his  own  behalf,  commenced  in  '81,  in 
which  he  made  the  principal  arguments  in  the  Court  of  Claims  and  the  U.  S. 
Supreme  Court,  was  established  the  right  of  officers  of  the  Army  to  reckon  time 
after  retirement  the  same  as  active  service  in  computing  service  or  longevity  pay. 
The  cases  are  reported  in  16th  C.  C.  223,  and  105th  U.  S.  L.  C.  244 ;  he  was  ad- 
mitted to  practice  in  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court  in  May,  1887,  and  is  a  resident  of 
the  City  of  Washington,  D.  C. 

Tyler,  William  W.  (First  Lieut.  13th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  App'd 
from  New  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Private  and  Sergt.  Co.  E.  94th  N.  Y. 
Inf.,  Oct.  14,  '61,  to  May  19,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  94th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  May  20,  '62 ;  Captain 
March  2,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  March  17,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  V.  R.  C.  June  6,  '63;  ac- 
cepted June  10,  '63 ;  Capt.  Dec.  10,  '63 ;  accepted  Dec.  23,  '63 ;  hon.  must.  out. 
Sept.  30,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  Aug.  13,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  1,  '67;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  9,  71 ;  trans,  to  13th  Inf.  Aug.  1,  '81. 

Tyson,  Laurence  D.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  North  Carolina. 
Appointed  from  North  Carolina.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  '79 ; 
graduated  June  13,  '83.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Ulio,  James  (Captain  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland  May  29,  1832.  Retiring 
year  1896.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Sergt.  and  1st 
Sergt.  Co.  I,  9th  Inf.,  May  29,  '55,  to  May  31,  '60 ;  1st  Sergt.  Co.  I,  9th  Inf.,  Nov. 
7,  '60,  to  Oct.  28,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Cal.  Inf.  Oct.  29,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '63; 
Capt.  Aug.  6,  '64 ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  25,  '65 ;  Priv.  and  1st  Sergt.  Co.  F,  3d  Batt., 
16th  Inf.,  Feb.  9,  '66,  to  June  2,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  April  25,  '66;  accepted 
June  2,  '66  ;  transferred  to  2d  Inf.  April  17,  '69 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  21,  '71 ;  Captain 
March  20,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  "  faithful  and 
meritorious  services."  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  1st  Batt.  16th  Inf.  Aug.  23, 
'66,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  Adj.  16th  Inf.  Sept.  25,  '68,  to  April  17,  '69;  Adj.  6th  Cav. 
Feb.,  '63;  Post  Adj.  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  March,  '63,  to  Feb.,  '64;  Post  Adj. 
Fort  Humboldt,  Cal.,  and  A.  A.  G.  Dist  of  Humboldt  to  Aug.,  '64;  Post  Adj. 
Macon,  Ga.,  March,  '67,  to  Aug.,  '68;  Regt.  Adj.  Sept.,  '68 ;  A.  A.  G.  District  of 
Georgia,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Aug.,  '68.  Service — At  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  Dec.,  '55;  en 
route  to  and  at  Fort  Vancouver,  W.  T.,  Jan.  to  April,  '56;  at  Fort  Dalles,  Ore., 
to  May,  '56  ;  engaged  in  an  expedition  against  the  Yakima  Indians  to  Oct.,  '56; 
at  Fort  Simcoe,  W.  T.,  to  May,  '59 ;  with  the  escort  to  the  Northwest  Boundary 


008  KECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS   OF    U.   S.   ARMY.  UPtf 

Commission  to  Nov.,  '59 ;  at  Fort  Colville,  W.  T.,  to  May,  '61 ;  at  Fort  Yamhill, 
Ore.,  to  Nov.,  '61 ;  at  the  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  to  Oct.,  '62 ;  at  San 
Francisco,  Gal.,  to  Mar.,  '63  ;  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Gal.,  to  Sept.,  '64  ;  command'g 
Provost  Guard,  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  to  July,  '65;  at  Benicia  Barracks,  Gal.,  Aug. 
to  Oct.,  '65;  at  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  to  April,  '66;  at  Sibley  Barracks,  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  to  May,  '66 ;  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  May  to  June,  and  July  to  Aug.,  '66  j 
command'g  company  Sept., '67,  to  Aug., '68;  at  McPherson  Barracks,  Atlanta, 
Ga.,  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  at  Ft.  Omaha,  Neb. 

Upham,  Frank  Kidder  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Castine,  Maine,  May 
30,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  California— Civil  life.  Actual 
ra«£— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Gal.  Inf.  Nov.  1,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  April  26.  '66 ;  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Cav.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted  July  2,  '67  (performed  duty  aa  2d  Lieut,  from 
May  23,  '67,  under  orders  of  Division  Commander) ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  27,  '69;  Capt. 
Nov.  1,  '82.  Service  -Served  in  California  and  Arizona  during  Indian  hostilities 
until  mustered  out  in  '67 ;  in  Nevada  and  Oregon  during  hostilities  with  Piute 
and  Snake  Indians;  went  to  Arizona  in  the  spring  of  '69,  and  was  there  employed 
in  scouting  against  hostile  Apaches;  changea  station  to  Washington  Territory  in 
spring  of  73  ;  during  summers  of  '74-5  in  Wallowa  Valley,  Ore.,  with  troops  ob- 
serving movements  of  Chief  Joseph,  and  preventing  hostilities  with  Nez  Perces ; 
on  recruiting  service  at  Chicago,  111.,  from  Oct.,  '78,  to  Sept.,  79;  stationed  in 
California  and  Washington  Territory  until  Spring  of  '84,  then  changed  station 
with  regiment  to  Montana;  stationed  at  Fort  Custer,  and  employed  in  various 
duties  in  connection  with  Indians  on  the  Crow  Reservation.  A/'///' 
pied— Regt.  Quartermaster  1st  Cav.  Sept.  3,  '76,  to  Aug.  15,  78;  Adjt.  1st  Cav. 
Sept.  7,  79,  to  Nov.  1,  '82.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Commanded  Troop  G,  First 
Cav.  in  the  Sword  Bearer  fight  at  Crow  Agency  Nov.  5,  '87,  where  Sword  Bearer, 
or  Wraps-his-tail,  was  killed  under  the  fire  of  this  troop,  and  the  Crow  outbreak 
suppressed.  Up  to  this  publication,  this  was  the  last  Indian  fight  in  this  country. 

Upham,  John  J.  (Lieut.  Col.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Del.  July  25,  1837.  Retir- 
ing year  1901.  App.  from  Wis. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of '59.  Actnnl 
rank—Bvi.  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  July  1,  '59;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  Dec.  2,  '59;  1st 
Lieut.  May  4,  '61;  Capt.  Sept.  9,  '61 ;  transferred  to  Cav.  arm.  Dec.  31,  70;  as- 
signed to  6th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  Major  5th  Cav..  Aug.  1,  74;  Lieut.  Col.  3d  Cav. 
Oct.  29,  '88.  Brevet  rant — Bvt.  Major  July  2,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  6th  Inf.  July  1, 
'61,  to  Sept.  9,  '61.  Service — On  the  expiration  of  his  graduating  leave  was  as- 
signtd  to  Governor's  Island,  where  he  had  station  until  after  his  transfer  to  the  6th 
Inf. ;  proceeded  to  California  and  served  at  Fort  Crook  and  Benicia  Barracks  dur- 
ing '60-61 ;  stationed  in  New  York  Harbor  from  Aug.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '64,  when 
assigned  to  duty  as  mustering  and  disbursing  officer,  and  served  in  that  capacity 
until  April,  '65,  and  had  stations  at  Elmira,  Philadelphia  and  Detroit;  in  Georgia 
and  South  Carolina  until  June,  '66 ;  on  leave  of  absence  and  visited  Europe  '66 ; 
returned  in  April,  '67,  and  served  in  the  Carolinas  until  March,  V»9,  and  had 
stations  at  Charleston,  Wilmington  and  Florence ;  on  the  frontier  and  served  at 
Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  and  Crawfordsville  and  Girard,  Kan.,  until 
Jan.  1,  71,  when  he  was  transferred  to  the  6th  Cav.  and  continued  to  serve  in 
Kansas,  Texas  and  the  Indian  Territory,  where  he  had  field  service  until  Aug.  13, 
74 ;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  from  Jan.  to  April,  74,  as  a  member  of  a  board  of  offi- 
cers convened  to  report  upon  changes,  if  any,  to  be  made  in  horse-equipments, 
and  continued  on  duty  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  until  the  regiment  arrived  at 
Fort  Lyon,  Col.,  and  the  companies  were  assigned  to  stations  ;  Sept.  7,  75,  he 
assumed  command  of  Fort  Gibson,  I.  T.,  where  ne  served  until  June  6,  76,  when 
he  was  ordered  to  field  service  in  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte ;  joined  the  headquar- 
ters of  the  regiment  June  10,  and  served  in  the  District  of  the  Black  Hills  and 
with  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  until  the  following  Oct. ;  assigned 
at  the  end  of  the  campaign  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo..  where  he  served  until 
Nov.  24;  on  leave  of  absence  until  Jan.  24,  77;  then  assigned  to  special  duty  in 
the  Indian  Department  for  the  purpose  of  investigating  the  management  of  the 
Union  Agency  in  the  Indian  Territory,  and  was  thus  employed  until  June  26, 


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when  he  resumed  his  leave  of  absence  and  again  visited  Europe;  returned  in 
June,  78,  and  commanded  Fort  Washakie,  in  Northwestern  Wyo.,from  Aug.,  78, 
to  April,  '80,  when  he  was  transferred  to  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.,  where  he  exercised 
the  command  until  June,  '81 ;  on  leave  of  absence  till  Dec.,  '81 ;  assigned  to  Ft. 
Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  School  of  Instruction  as  Executive  Officer;  at  various  other 
stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Ft.  Brown,  Tex.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Served  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  during  the  winter  of  '61-62 ;  partici- 
pated in  the  Virginia  Peninsular  campaign,  and  was  engaged  in  the  siege  of  York- 
town  and  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  and  served  in  the  defenses  of  Washington 
during  the  summer  of  '62  ;  participated  in  the  Pennsylvania  campaign  and  was 
engaged  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg  and  in  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to  Warren- 
ton  ;  engaged  in  the  combat  at  War  Bonnet  (Indian  Creek),  Wyo.,  the  skirmish 
at  Slim  Buttes,  Dak.,  and  commanded  the  rear  guard  (a  battalion  of  the  regiment) 
in  the  second  skirmish  at  Slim  Buttes  on  the  morning  of  the  10th  of  Sept.,  76. 

Valois,  Gustavus  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Prussia.  Retired.  App. 
from  the  Array.  Actual  rank— Sgt.  Co.  "C,"  4th  Md.,  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  "E"  and 
Q.  M.  Sgt.  3d  Md.  Inf.,  Apr.  12,  '62  to  April  26,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  3d  Md.  Inf. 
April  27,  '64 ;  Capt,  May  9,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  29,  '65  ;  Priv.,  Corp.  and  Sgt. 
Co.  "I,"  5th  Cav.,Dec.  11,  '65,  to  Aug.  11,  '68;  2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  18,  '68; 
accepted  Aug.  11,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  25,  72;  Capt.  Nov.  22,  '84;  retired  Feb.  11, 
'87.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  9th  Cav.  March  18,  '80,  to  Dec.  31,  '80. 

Vance,  Capers  D.  (Second  Lieut.  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ark.  App.  from  Ark. 
Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '88.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d  Lieut.  21st 
Inf.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '88. 

Vance,  Richard  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Sept.  15,  1833.  Retiring 
year  1897.  App.  from  Ky. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Hosp.  Steward  26th  Ky. 
Inf.  Oct.  1,  '61 ;  discharged  June  21,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  26th  Ky.  Inf.  June  22,  '62; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  31,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July  10,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  23, 
'66 ;  accepted  Sept.  8,  '66  ;  transferred  to  28th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept. 
'66;  transferred  to  19th  Inf. 'March  31,  '69;  Capt.  June  19,  79. 

Vance,  Zebulon  B.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  Jan.  2,  '84;  accepted 
Feb.  11,  '84. 

Van  Derslice,  Joseph  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penn.  June  29, 
1828.  Retired;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actval  rank — Pvt.,  Artf.,  Corp),  and 
Sgt.  Co.  A,  Eng.,  Jan.  30,  '51,  to  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ; 
accepted  Aug.  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  24,  '61  ;  out  of  service  May  10,  '65 ;  rein- 
stated Dec.  27,  '65;  Capt.  March  22,  '66  ;  retired  April  23,  79  (disability  in  line 
of  duty).  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  17,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.  Service — From  Aug.,  '53,  to  May,  '54,  with  de- 
tachment of  Co.  A,  Engrs.,  on  Military  Survey  duty  in  Texas ;  on  Coast  Survey 
duty  in  charge  of  station  at  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  taking  observation  of  the  tidal 
wave  of  the  Hudson  River  from  June,  '56,  to  Sept.,  '56 ;  from  March,  '57,  to  Nov., 
'57,  with  Co.  A,  Engineers,  on  expedition  against  the  Mormons;  April,  '61,  with 
Co.  A,  Engineers,  on  engineering  duty  at  Fort  Pickens,  Fla. ;  joined  at  head- 
quarters 14th  U.  S.  Inf.  at  New  London,  Conn.,  Aug.,  '61  ;  on  recruiting  service 
to  May,  '62  ;  joined  2d  Battalion  14th  Inf.  May,  '62,  at  New  London,  Conn.;  in 
the  field  with  2d  Battalion  May,  '62,  till  May,  '65  ;  Garrison  and  Scouting  duty  at 
Camp  McDowell,  Arizona  Ter.,  until  May,  '69 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  July,  79;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Randall  and  Whetstone  Agency, 
Spotted  Tail  Reservation  of  Sioux  Indians,  Dakota  Ter.,  May,  70 ;  from  May,  70, 
to  Aug.,  70,  at  Whetstone  Agency,  Dakota,  and  engaged  with  Co.  building  stock- 
ade and  Block-houses ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Sanders,  Wyo.,  Sept.,  70 ;  on 
duty  with  Co.  at  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo.,  from  March,  71,  to  July,  74;  on  duty 
with  Co.  at  Fort  Cameron,  Utah,  July,  74,  until  July,  76 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  at 
Red  Cloud  Agency,  Wyo.,  Aug.,  76,  to  Nov.,  76 ;  ordered  to  Fort  Fetterman, 
Wyo.,  Nov.,  76  ;  joined  the  expedition  against  the  Sioux  Indians;  on  return  from 
campaign  against  the  Indians  went  to  Camp  Douglass,  Utah.,  Feb.,  77 ;  Nov.,  77, 


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on  duty  with  Co.  at  Bannock  Reservation,  Idaho ;  returned  to  Camp  Douglass, 
Utah,  April,  78;  retired  23d  April,  79,  for  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff 'posi- 
tions occupied— Adjt.  2d  Batt.,  14th  Inf.,  May  25,  '62,  to  April,  '63;  Q.  M.  2d  Batt., 
14th  Inf.,  April,  '63,  to  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Took  part  in  battle  of  Bull 
Run,  Va.,  30th  Aug.,  '62  ;  Antietam,  Md.,  17th  Sept.,  '62 ;  Snicker's  Gap.,  Va.,  3d 
and  4th  Nov.,  '62  ;  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  13th  Dec.,  '62 ;  Chancellorsville,  Va., 
2d,  3d  and  4th  May,  '63 ;  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  2-3,  '63.  Commands  held— In 
command  of  Co.  B,  2d  Battalion,  6th  May,  '66 ;  Post  Whetstone  Agency,  Dak., 
May  to  Aug.,  70. 

Van  Deusen,  George  W.  (Second  Lieutenant  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Massa- 
chusetts. Appointed  from  Mass.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '80. 
Actualrank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  12,  '80;  transferred  to  1st  Art.  Jan.  31,  '84; 
to  rank  in  Art.  June  13,  '82. 

Van  Horn,  James  J.  (Lieutenant  Colonel  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  Feb.  6, 
'35.  Retiring  year  1899.  App.  from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class 
of '58.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  July  1,  '58;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  July 

19,  '58;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61;  Capt.  Feb.  19, '62;  Majpr  13th  Inf.  June  7,  79; 
Lieut.  Col.  25th  Inf.  June  28,  '85.     Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  June  4,  '64,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va. 

Van  Home,  Thomas  B.  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired ;  app. 
from  Wis.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  13th  Ohio  Inf.  July  10,  '62  ;  hon. 
must,  out  June  26,  '64;  Chaplain  (act  of  July  5,  '38),  Oct.  14,  '64;  Post  Chaplain 
April  3,  '67;  accepted  April  29,  '67;  resigned  August  2,  '69;  Post  Chaplain  July 
2,  70;  accepted  Oct  1,  70;  retired  Feb.  26,  '85. 

Van  Home,  William  M.  (Captain  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  August  22,  '42. 
Retiring  year  1906;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  E, 
2d  Ohio  Vol.  Inf.,  August  14,  '61 ;  discharged  Oct.  10,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  184th  Ohio 
Vol.  Inf.  Jan.  4, '65;  transferred  to  195th  Vol.  Inf.  March  17,  '65  ;  Captain  March 
17,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Dec.  18,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  26,  '66;  Capt.  Dec.  31,  72.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  17th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '69,  to  Dec.  15,  70 ;  R.  Q.  M.  17th  Inf.  Dec.  15, 
70,  to  July  24,  72. 

Van  Liew,  Frederick  T.  (Second  Lieutenant  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York  ; 
app.  from  New  York ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '81.  Actualrank— Ad- 
ditional 2d  Lieut,  16th  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Sept  26,  '81. 

Van  Ness,  William  P.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from 
Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Sept.  20,  '67 ;  accepted  Sep. 
30,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  1,  74. 

Van  Orsdale,  John  T.  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from  N.  Y.  ; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  72.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  14, 
72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  72 ;  Captain  Nov.  30,  '89.  Staff  position  occupied— 
R.  Q.  M.  7th  Inf.  June  1,  '85,  to . 

Van  Reed,  William  B.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  April  4,  1841.  Re- 
tired. App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Aetna/  rank— Corp.  Co.  H,  5th  Pa.  Inf.,  April 

20,  '61;  discharged  June  22,  '61 ;   2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;   accepted  June 
22,  '61 ;   1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63  ;   Capt.  March  1,  75 ;   retired  Dec.  9,  '87.     Brevet 
rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Aug.  18,  '64,    gallant  services  during  the  operations  on  the 
Weldon  Railroad,  Va.     Service— With  regiment  to  May,  '61 ;   in  the  War  De- 
partment, Washington,  D.  C.,  to  June,  '61 ;   in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '61  to  '65;   at  the  post  of  Key  West,  Fla.,  and  various  other  stations, 
till  retired  Dec.  9,  '87.    Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— With  battery,  and  engaged  at  the 
s  ege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Games'  Mill,  Malvern  Hill,  second 
Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  and  Fredericksburg,  Va. ;   battles  of  the 
Wilderness,  Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy,  and  Bethesda  Church  ;  com. 
battery,  and  engaged  at  the  siege  of  Petersburg,'  battles  of  Weldon  Railroad, 
Hatcher's  Run,  Boydton  Plank-Road,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court- 
House,  Va. 

Vanvalzah,  David  D.  (Major  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Jan.  5,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year,  1904.  App.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut  12th  Int. 


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May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  29,  '61 ;  Capt.  Aug.  10,  '64 ;  transferred  to  30th  Inf. 
Sep.  21,  66;  unassigned  March  23,  '69;  assigned  to  25th  Inf.  Dec.  31,  70;  Major 
20th  Inf.  Oct.  19,  '86.  Brevet  rank— En.  Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant  services  in  the 
battle  of  the  Wilderness  and  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. 

Van  Vliet,  Robert  C.  (First  Lieutenant  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kansas  Aug. 
22,  1857.  Retiring  year  1921.  Appointed  from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75,  to  Dec.  29,  75;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf. 
Dec.  14,  76;  accepted  Dec.  30,  76;  1st  Lieut.  May  7,  '84.  Service— In  '83  was 
offered  the  position  of  Inspector  of  Rifle  Practice,  Division  of  the  Atlantic,  but 
declined ;  in  '84,  during  the  great  flood  on  the  Ohio  River,  he  was  ordered  by  the 
Secretary  of  War  to  command  one  of  the  relief  boats,  and  distributed  75,000  ra- 
tions; in  77  was  with  MacKenzie  when  he  crossed  the  Rio  Grande  River  into 
Mexico,  and  has  performed  the  usual  scouting  duties.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
Adjt.  10th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  '85,  to  Dec.  31,  '88.  History— In  '81-83  he  won  division 
medals  in  Division  of  Atlantic ;  also  first  in  Dept.  team,  '81 ;  Alternate  on  first 
army  team ;  member  of  distinguished  marksmen's  team  '89 ;  selected  in  '81  and 
'82  as  a  member  of  Hilton  Rifle  Trophy  Team ;  grandson  of  Major  Jacob  Brown, 
killed  at  the  storming  of  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  in  '46;  son  of  Gea.  Stewart  Van 
Vliet,  Col.  Qm.  Dept.,  retired. 

Van  Vliet,  Stewart  (Colonel  and  Brevet  Major  General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Ferrisburg,  Vt.,  July  21,1815.  Retired;  appointed  from  N.  Y.;  graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  class  of  '40.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art  July  1,  '40 ;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  19,  '43 ;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  June  4,  '47 ;  accepted  June  7,  '47  ;  Capt. 
3d  Art.  Dec.  24,  '53 ;  Major  and  Quartermaster  (14  years'  service)  Aug.  3,  '61 ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  Sept.  23,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  23,  '61 ;  expired  by  constitutional 
limit.  July  17,  '62 ;  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65 ;  accepted  March  13,  '65 ;  hon.  must, 
out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  arid  Deputy  Quartermaster  Gen.  July  29,  '66;  Col. 
and  Asst.  Quartermaster  Gen.  June  6,  72  ;  retired  Jan.  22,  '81.  Brevet  rank — 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.,  Bvt.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  General  U.  S.  A.  Oct.  28,  '64,  for  faith- 
ful and  meritorious  services  during  the  rebellion  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  V.  March 
13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U. 
S.  A.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  distinguished  services  in  Quarter  master  Dept. 
during  the  war.  Service — In  Florida  War,  '40-42;  Asst.  Prof,  of  Mathematics  at 
the  Military  Academy  Sept.  20  to  Nov.  15,  '41 ;  In  garrison  at  Fort  Pike,  Fla., 
and  Fort  Macon,  N.  C.,  '42  ;  Savannah,  Ga.,  '43 ;  Fort  Moultrie,  S.  C.,  '43-44 ; 
duty  at  Savannah,  Ga.,  '44-46  ;  war  with  Mexico  '46-47 ;  duty  with  Missouri  mtd. 
Vols.  on  the  Oregon  Route  '47-51 ;  Fort  Kearney,  Nebr.,  '47-49 ;  Fort  Laramie, 
Dak.,  '49-51 ;  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  '51-52  ;  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  '52-55  ;  Brazos  Santiago, 
Texas,  '53-54 ;  Sioux  expedition  April,  '55,  to  July,  '56 ;  on  duty  in  Utah,  '57  and 
in  New  York  City  '57-58;  in  the  Peninsular  campaign,  Va.,  March  to  July,  '62  ; 
duty  at  New  York  July,  '62-March,  '67,  furnishing  supplies  and  transportation  to 
the  Armies  in  the  field  ;  Depot  Quartermaster  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  '67-69  ;  in  charge 
of  Schuylkill  Arsenal,  Pa.,  May,  '69,  and  as  Chief  Quartermaster  Division  of  the 
Atlantic,  '69-72  ;  Chief  Quartermaster  Dept.  of  Missouri,  Oct.  28, 72-July  13,  75 ; 
Inspector  of  Quartermaster's  Department  Hdqrs.  Washington,  D,  C.,  Nov.  12,  75 ; 
Chief  Quartermaster  Phila.,  Depot  of  Quartermaster  stores  July  17-Nov.  8,  75  ; 
retired  Jan.  22,  '81.  Staff  positions  occupied— R,.  Q.  M.  3d  Art.  March  28,  '47,  to 
June  4,  '47.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  with  Seminole  Indians  in  Eastern 
Florida ;  storming  of  Monterey,  Sept.  21-23,  '46,  and  capture  of  Gen.  Ampudia, 
siege  of  Vera  Cruz,  March  9-29,  '47  ;  action  of  Blue  Water,  Sept.  3,  '55 ;  siege  of 
Yorktown  April  3-May  4,  battles  of  Williamsburg  May  5,  Fair  Oaks  May  31- 
June  1,  Gaines  Mill  June  27,  White  Oak  Swamp  June  30,  Malvern  Hill  July  1, 
'62.  Commands  held— Battery  March  28  to  June  4,  '47. 

Van  Voast,  James  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  inN.  Y.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '52.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d 
Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '52 ;  2d  Lieut.  Aug.  22,  '53 ;  1st  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  Mar.  3,  '55  ; 
accepted  May  6,  '55 ;  Capt.  March  1,  '61 ;  Major  18th  Inf.  Dec.  29,  '63  ;  Lieut. 
Col.  16th  Inf.  Aug.  16,  71 ;  Col.  9th  Inf.  Feb.  20,  '82 ;  retired  April  2,  '83.  Staff 
positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  9th  Inf.  July  4,  '55,  to  June  11,  '58. 


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Van  Wyck,  George  P.  (Poet  Chaplain).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired.  App. 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Chaplain  56th  N.  Y.  Inf.  April  8,  '63 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Oct.  17,  '65 ;  Post  Chaplain  Aug.  7,  '67 ;  accepted  Aug.  20,  '67  ;  retired 
Aug.  1,  79. 

Varney,  Almon  L.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Maine,  April  5, 1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  Appointed  from  Maine — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— let  Lieut. 
13th  Me.  Inf.  Dec.  9,  '61 ;  Capt.  Nov.  22,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  6,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut, 
of  Ordnance  Feb.  15,  '65  ;  accepted  April  7,  '65 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  23,  '74;  Capt. 
Oct.  29,  74. 

Varnum,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Fla.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th 
Cav.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  76.  Staff  positions  occupied— R.  Q.  M.  7th 
Cav.  Nov.  14,  76,  to  Oct.  31,  79. 

Vedder,  Nicholas  (Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Additional  Paymaster  Sept.  5,  '61 ;  accepted 
Sept.  7,  '61 ;  vacated  March  27,  '67  ;  Major  and  Paymaster  Jan.  17,  '67  ;  accepted 
March  27.  '67 ;  retired  Sept.  2,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13, 
'65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Vedder,  Simon  O.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  June  18,  1841. 
Retiring  year  1905.  App.  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  16th 
N.  Y.  Inf.  May  15.  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  13,  '62 ;  Capt.  and  C.  S.  Vol.  July 
22,  '64;  accepted  Aug.  3,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  14,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  28th  Inf. 
March  7,  '67;  accepted  April  11,  '67  ;  transferred  to  19th  Inf.  March  31,  '69;  1st 
Lieut.  March  8,  78.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  7,  '67,  "  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va.;"  Major  Vol.  June  3,  '65, 
"  meritorious  services."  Staff  positions  occupied— 'R.  Q.  M.  19th  Inf.  Feb.  "24,  '82, 
to  March  31,  '87.  Service — In  the  field  in  the  war  of  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65 ; 
in  the  Department  of  Washington,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  June,  '65;  and  at 
various  stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  till  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — En- 
gaged at  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va. ;  and  engaged  at  the  action  of  West 
Point,  battles  of  Mechanicsville,  Gaines'  Mill,  Golden  Farm,  and  Charles  City 
Cross  Roads,  second  Bull  Run,  Va. 

Vernou,  Charles  A.  (Captain  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  June  16,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  Life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d 
Pa.  Cav.  April  18,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  8,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Pa.  Cav.  May  9, 
'63  ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  24,  '64 ;  1st  Lieut  6th  Pa.  Cav.  Feb.  19,  '65 ;  Capt.  March 
22,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  March  7,  '67;  accepted 
April  11,  67;  1st  Lieut.  Jan  13,  '68;  transferred  to  19th  Inf.  July  10,  73 ;  Capt. 
Dec.  18,  '86.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '62  to  '65 ;  at  Car- 
lisle Barracks,  Penn.,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  and  in  Texas,  en  route  from 
Fort  Inge,  Tex.,  to  Brownsville,  March,  '68 ;  at  the  post  of  Brownsville,  Tex., 
March,  '68,  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  San  An- 
tonio, Tex.,  under  orders  for  the  Mil.  Division  of  the  Atlantic.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  battles  of  Williamsburg,  Fair  Oaks, 
Seven  Days'  Fight,  actions  of  Kelly's  Ford,  Brandy  Station,  Cul pepper,  Rapidan, 
operations  at  Mine  Run,  action  of  New-Hope  Chapel,  battles  of  Gettysburg, 
Wilderness,  and  Petersburg,  Va.  Engaged  in  General  Sheridan's  last  raid,  battle 
of  Five  Forks,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 

Vestal,  Solomon  P,  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84 ;  graduated  June  11,  '88. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  11,  '88. 

Vickery,  Richard  S.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ireland  Dec.  7,  1831. 
Retiring  year  1895;  app.  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Priv.  Co.  F,  2d 
Mich.  Inf.,  May  17,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  31,  '62  ;  Asst.  Surg.  2d  Mich.  Inf.  Sept. 
1,  '62;  Surgeon  Sept.  19,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  March  11,  '65;  Asst.  Surg.  May  14, 
'67;  accepted  July  14,  '67 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Sorg.  Dec.  28,  '67;  Major  and  'Sur- 
geon Oct.  8.  '83. 

Viele,  Charles  D.  (Major  1st  Cavalry).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Feb.  7,  1841.  Retir- 
ing year  1905;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut  1st 


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Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  7,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  6,  '62;  Capt.  April  22, 
'68;  unassigned  April  8,  '69;  assd.  to  10th  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  Major  1st  Cav.  Aug. 
20,  '89.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  July  4,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.  Honorably  mentioned — Mentioned  in  report 
of  Lieut.  Gen.  P.  H.  Sheridan  in  "Records  of  Engagements  with  Hostile  In- 
dians," pp.  48  and  109.  Service — On  duty  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.,  to  March, 
'62  ;  on  recruiting  service  at  Troy,  N.  Y.,  until  latter  part  of  May,  '62 ;  on  duty 
with  Co.  G,  1st  Inf.,  in  defenses  of  Washington  until  June,  '62 ;  served  with  Reg- 
ular Division  5th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  until  Sept.,  '62 ;  absent 
sick  until  April,  '63 ;  joined  Co.  E,  1st  Inf.,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  April  19, 
'63;  joined  regiment  with  Co.  in  front  of  Vicksburg,  Mis*.,  May  6,  '63,  the  1st 
Inf.  serving  as  Artillery  in  this  campaign  ;  participated  in  Campaign  in  Western 
Louisiana  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '63 ;  on  Provost  duty  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  until  Feb., 
'64;  served  on  Red  River  campaign  with  Cavalry  Division;  rejoined  regiment  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  April  20,  '64;  stationed  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  and  Carroll- 
ton,  La.,  until  March,  '69 ;  on  duty  at  Hd.  Qrs.  Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  Detroit, 
Mich.,  until  June,  '70;  on  duty  at  Governor's  Lsland,  N.  Y.,  from  July  till  Dec., 
31,  '70 ;  joined  troop  in  the  field  Feb.  28,  '71;  escorted  surveying  party  of  the 
Atlantic  and  Pacific  Railroad  through  Indian  Territory  to  Albuquerque,  N.  M., 
returning  to  station  of  troop,  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  Oct.  21,  '71;  on  leave  from  Jan. 
1  till  Feb.  28,  '72;  at  Fort  Griffin,  Texas,  from  May  till  Dec.,  '73  ;  at  Fort  Sill, 
I.  T.,  Jan.,  '74 ;  left  Fort  Sill  for  field  service  against  hostile  Cheyenne,  Coman^ 
che  and  Kiowa  Indians ;  returning  to  station,  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  Nov.  29,74;  at 
Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  May  5,  75;  left  Fort  McKavett  June  17  for  field  service 
with  expedition  into  the  Staked  Plains  of  Texas ;  returned  to  Fort  McKavett, 
Tex.,  Dec.  10,  75,  having  thoroughly  scouted  the  Staked  Plains;  left  Fort 
McKavett  May,  77,  on  sick  leave;  rejoined  troop  in  the  field  near  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  in  Oct.,  77,  and  returned  to  Fort  McKavett  March  1,  78 ;  at  Fort  Davis, 
Tex.,  Aug.  19,  78 ;  left  Fort  Davis  for  field  service  in  the  Eagle  Mountains, 
scouting  that  section  until  Dec.  1,  78,  returning  to  Fort  Davis ;  left  Fort  Davis 
April  7,  79,  for  field  service  in  the  Guadaloupe  Mountains  ;  struck  a  small  camp 
of  Indians  near  "  Wild-Horse  Tanks "  April  12  and  captured  all  the  stock  and 
camp  outfit ;  scouted  in  these  mountains  until  Aug.  2,  79,  when  the  troop  re- 
turned to  Fort  Davis  ;  left  Fort  Davis  Jan.  12,  '80,  for  field  service  in  the  Chinate 
Mountains,  returning  to  Fort  Davis  May  26,  '80 ;  left  Fort  Davis  July  25,  '80, 
after  Victorio's  band  of  Apaches ;  returned  to  Fort  Davis  Nov.  15 ;  left  Fort 
Davis  April  20,  '81,  with  orders  to  protect  working  party  of  the  Texas  and  Pacific 
Railroad  in  the  vicinity  of  the  Pecos  River,  returning  to  Fort  Davis  June  4,  '81 ; 
left  Fort  Davis  Jan.,  '82,  for  field  service  at  PeSa  Colorado,  Texas,  remaining 
there  until  April,  '83,  when  the  troop  returned  to  Fort  Davis ;  assigned  to  duty 
at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  July  17,  '83 ;  ordered  to  take  charge  of  Recruiting 
Rendezvous  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Feb.  26,  '84 ;  received  telegraphic  order  from  Ad- 
jutant-General of  the  Army  to  take  charge  of  the  distribution  of  supplies  to  citi- 
zens rendered  destitute  by  the  overflow  of  the  Mississippi  River  ;  completing  this 
duty,  returned  to  St.  Louis  and  resumed  charge  of  the  rendezvous  April  22,  '84 ; 
relieved  from  recruiting  duty  July  1,  '84 ;  on  leave  of  absence  from  Oct.  1  till 
Dec.  29,  '84;  detailed  to  inspect  and  purchase  Cavalry  horses  until  Aug.  15,  '85; 
on  leave  of  absence  till  Sept.  17,  '85;  reported  for  duty  at  Fort  Thomas,  A.  T.,  on 
that  date ;  joined  troop  in  the  field  at  Cave  Canon,  Chiricahua  Mts.,  Arizona, 
Sept.  25,  remaining  in  the  field,  campaigning  against  Geronimo's  band  of  hostile 
Apaches,  until  April  25,  '86 ;  ordered  to  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.,  taking  station  at  that 
post  May  10,  '86 ;  took  part  in  the  capture  of  Chiricahua  Indians  near  Fort 
Apache  in  Aug.,  '86 ;  left  Fort  Apache  for  field  service  at  San  Carlos,  Arizona, 
Jan.  28,  '87,  remaining  there  until  Aug.  2,  '87,  when  troop  changed  station  to 
Fort  Grant,  A.  T. ;  at  Fort  Custer,  Montana,  Sept.  17,  '89,  with  1st  Cav.,  and  re- 
maining there  to  date.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  on  staff  of  Gen.  N.  A. 
M.  Dudley,  comdg.  4th  Brigade  Cav.,  A.  A.  I.  G.  U.  S.  forces  in  defenses  of  New 
Orleans.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Manassas  Gap,  Second  Bull  Run,  Big  Black, 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  Cane  River,  Deattis  Hill,  Vermilion  Bayon,  Natchitoches, 


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20,  '80,  in  which,  after  a  sharp  fight,  the  Indians  retreated  into  Mexico ;  skirmish 
with  the  same  band  Aug.  6,  '80,  near  Rattlesnake  Springs,  Texas,  the  Indiana 
again  retreating  into  Mexico,  where,  they  being  out  of  ammunition,  surrendered 
to  Mexican  troops.  Command*  held—  In  command  of  Co.  G  in  defenses  of  Wash- 
ington May,  '62,  to  June,  '62 ;  siege  Battery  Co.  A,  1st  Inf.,  with  the  13th  Corps 
till  June  30,  '63;  "Battery  Logan,"  17th  Corps,  Cos.  E  and  I,  1st  Inf.,  at  the  sur- 
render of  Vicksburg. 

Vinal,  William  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio,  Dec.  3,  1844.  Re- 
tired; appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  Life.  Actual  rank — Mus.,  Pvt.  and  Corp'l 
17th  Battery  Ohio  Lt.  Art.  July  28,  '62,  to  Aug.  16,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  Feb. 
23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  27.  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  4,  '66  ;  transferred  to  16th  Inf. 
April  14,  '69 ;  Captain  April  11,  '83  ;  retired  April  14,  '87.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—Adj.  16th  Inf.  July  1,  '80,  to  April  11,  '83. 

Vincent,  Thomas  M.  (Lieutenant  Col.  and  A.  A.  G.  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.).  Born 
in  Ohio,  Nov.  15,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896  ;  appointed  from  Ohio  ;  Cadet  at  U. 

5.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '49;  graduated  July  1,  '53.    Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d 
Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  '53 ;    2d  Lieut.  Oct.  8,  '53  ;   1st  Lieut.  Oct.  20,  '55;    Capt. 
18th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A  G.  July  3,  '61 ;  accepted  July 

6,  '61 ;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  July  17,  '62  ;  Capt.  2d  Art.  July 
25,  '63,  to  June  11,  '64 ;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G.  July  1,  '81.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut. 
Col.  and  Bvt.  Col.  Sept.  24,  '64,  meritorious  and  faithful  services  during  the  waa ; 
Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  2d  Art.  June  1,  '61,  to  July  1,  '61. 

Viven,  John  L.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  March  5,  1833.  Retiring 
year  1897;  appointed  from  New  Mexico — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Sgt. 
Co.  D,  1st  Cal.  Cav.,  Sept.  6,  '61,  to  March  15,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut  1st  N.  M.  Cav.  March 
16,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  March  25,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  19,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  12th  U. 
S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66 ;  accepted  April  17,  '66  ;  Capt.  August 
30,  71.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  faithful  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  war.  Service— District  Clerk  and  provost-sergeant  at  Fort  Craig,  N. 
M. ;  engaged  against  the  rebels  at  Pichacho  Pass,  Tucson,  A.  T.,  and  in  scouting 


Yuma,  Cal.,  '78-79;  Fort  Apache,  '80-81 ;  Fort  Thomas,  A.  T.,  '81 ;  '81  to  '83  on 
general  recruiting  service  at  St.  Louis,  Mo. ;  '83-84  at  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y. ; 
r84-87  at  Plattsburg  Barracks,  N.  Y.  j  '87-90  at  Fort  Sully,  South  Dakota.  Staff 
positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  on  staff  of  General  Carleton  Dec.  8,  '65,  to  May  12, 
'66 ;  R.  Q.  M.  12th  Inf.  March  1,  '69,  to  Feb.  28,  '71.  Commands  held—Comdg. 
Co.  and  Post  of  Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  '76  ;  Co.  through  Nez  Perce  campaign  77  ;  Co. 
through  Bannock  campaign  '78;  Fort  Apache,  A.  T.,  '80;  Fort  Thorn aa,  A.  T., 
'81  ;  '83-84  Co.  at  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y. ;  Co.  and  Post  at  Plattsburg  Barracks, 
N.  Y.,  '84-87  ;  Co.  at  Fort  Sully,  South  Dakota,  '87-90. 


N.  Y.,  Dec.,  '63,  to  April,  '64 ;  in  expedition  to  Texas  with  the  25th  Army  Corps ; 
rejoined  regiment  at  Richmond,  Va.,  July,  '65;  served  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich., 
66,  to  April,  '67 ;  at  Omaha,  and  on  duty  with  the  U.  P.  R.  R.  from  '67  to  July, 
'68;  at  Fort  Laramie,  W.  T.,  July,  '68,  to  April,  '69;  unassigned  and  reassigned 
to  4th  Inf.,  April,  '69;  at  Fort  Fetterman,  W.  T.,  from  April,  '69,  to  Mar.  7,  71 ; 


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at  Lexington,  Ky.,  from  March,  71,  to  Dec.  23,  72;  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Jan.,  73, 
to  May,  73;  Fort  Russell,  W.  T.,  73,  to  Aug.,  73  ;  at  Fort  Fetterman  from  Aug., 
73,  to  May  22,  75  ;  served  at  Fort  Trumbull,  Conn.,  May,  75,  to  Nov.,  75  ;  at 
Key  West,  Fla.,  Dec.  9,  75,  to  Jan.,  77 ;  joined  Light  Battery  F,  5th  Art.,  Feb., 
77,  and  served  with  it  at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga.,  until  relieved  Oct., 
79;  at  the  artillery  school,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  May  1,  '80,  to  May  1,  '82  ;  on  duty 
at  the  artillery  school  as  instructor  of  geology  and  military  geography  May  1,  '82  ; 
and  at  various  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  Bat- 
tles, skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  siege  of  Forts  Sumter,  Wagner  and  Gregg, 
8.  C. ;  at  the  action  of  Port  Walthall,  Weir  Bottom  Church  and  Bermuda  Hun- 
dred ;  assigned  to  duty  with  Light  Bat.  M,  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  July  14,  '64 ;  engaged  at 
the  siege  of  Petersburg,  action  at  New  Market  Heights,  battle  Darbytown  Road, 
action  at  Laurel  Hill,  battle  Hatcher's  Run,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox 
C.  H.,  Va. 

Vogfdes,  Charles  B.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Fla.  Appointed  from 
R.  I.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  4,  76;  graduated  June  12,  '80. 
Actual  rank— 2^  Lieut.  1st.  Inf.,  June  12,  J80. 

Volkmar,  William  J.  (Major  and  A.  A.  G.).  Born  in  Pa.  June  29,  1847. 
Retiring  year  1911.  App.  from  Pa.;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '68. 
Actual  rank— Serg't.  Co.  "  D,"  33d  Pa.  Inf.,  June  19,  '63 ;  discharged  Aug.  4,  '63  ; 
2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  March  19,  70;  Capt.  April  2,  79; 
Major  and  A.  A.  G.  March  27,  '85;  accepted  April  1,  '85.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Dec.  1,  76,  to  June  28,  79 ;  Jan.  8,  '80,  to  June  5,  '81 ;  Lieut. 
Col.  and  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Lieut.  Gen.  June  6,  '81,  to  March  28,  '85.  Honorably 
mentioned — Recommended  for  the  brevet  of  first  lieutenant  for  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry upon  the  occasion  of  the  battle  of  Spring  Creek,  May,  '69 ;  recommended 
for  the  brevet  of  Capt.  for  gallantry  at  the  battle  of  Rock  Creek ;  won  a  special 
mention  in  the  official  report  of  the  battle  of  Prairie  Dog  Creek,  "as  meriting  the 
highest  praise  for  dash  and  gallantry,"  and  also  for  having,  in  connection  with 
Lieutenant  Price,  Fifth  Cavalry,  "  undoubtedly  saved  the  lives  of  Major  Frank 
North  (commanding  Pawnee  scouts)  and  the  guide,  William  Cody."  Service — 
Served  during  the  Confederate  invasion  of  Pennsylvania  from  June  19  to  Aug. 
4,  '63  ;  reported  at  Fort  Harker,  Kan.,  Oct.  4,  '68,  and  served  until  the  2d  of  Nov.' 
when  he  accompanied  detachment  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kan. ;  was  engaged  en  route 
in  a  combat  (Nov.  15)  with  Cheyenne  Indians  near  Fort  Lamed  ;  serving  as  an 
acting  aide-de-camp  for  Colonel  Sully,  commanding  the  Indian  Territory  expedi- 
tion, when  ordered  to  join  his  company,  then  with  another  column,  at  Fort  Wal- 
lace, Kan. ;  served  (commanding  company)  with  the  Canadian  River  expediton 
and  in  camp  near  Fort  Lyon  during  the  winter  and  spring  of  '68-9;  participated 
as  acting  engineer  and  signal  officer  in  the  operations  of  the  Republican  River  ex- 
pedition from  June  to  Nov.,  '69  ;  at  Fort  McPherson,  where  he  was  principally 
employed  as  acting  engineer  and  signal  officer,  quartermaster  and  commissary 
until  Feb.,  71 ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  until  May,  when  he  joined  his  Co.  at 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  and  served  at  that  station  until  Dec.,  71,  when  he 
accompanied  the  second  detachment  of  the  regiment,  by  the  way  of  San  Francisco 
and  the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Arizona  and  arrived  at  Camp  McDowell  in  Jan.,  72 ; 
was  soon  thereafter  assigned,  at  the  request  of  Brigadier-General  Oliver  O. 
Howard,  to  the  difficult  and  dangerous  duty  of  attempting,  under  a  flag  of  truce, 
to  open  communication  with  the  hostile  Apaches ;  was  then  employed  in  con- 
ducting recruits  to  Camps  Grant,  Lowell,  and  Apache,  and  served  on  general 
court-martial  duty  at  Camp  Apache  until  July ;  rejoined  his  Co.  in  the  field  near 
Camp  Hualpai ;  was  selected  in  Aug. r  72,  to  command  Camp  Date  Creek,  where 
he  rende  red  important  and  highly  valuable  services  during  the  outbreak  of  the 
Apache-  Yuma  Indiana,  Sept.  8  ;  was  selected  in  Dec.,  72,  for  recruiting  service, 
and  had  stations  at  Cleveland,  Philadelphia,  and  St.  Louis,  and  was  adjutant  of 
the  Cavalry  station  at  St.  Louis  Barracks  until  May,  75,  when  be  was  assigned  to 
temporary  duty  in  the  office  of  the  chief  engineer  of  the  Department  of  Missouri ; 
served  in  that  position  until  Dec.,  when  he  was  appointed  chief  signal  officer  of 
the  department,  until  Dec.,  76;  appointed  aide-de-camp  for  Brigadier-General 


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Pope  ;  continued  in  the  discharge  of  the  duties  of  these  offices,  and  performed  at 
intervals  the  duties  of  A.  A.  G.,  judge-advocate,  and  chief  ordnance  and  engineer 
officer  until  after  his  promotion  to  a  captaincy  in  the  regiment,  when  he  was 
relieved  in  July,  79,  from  staff  duty  at  his  own  request  and  joined  his  company  at 
Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo. ;  joined  Major  Thornburgh's  command,  which  was 
organized  in  Sept.  to  operate  against  the  disaffected  Utes  on  White  River,  Col. ; 
but  before  the  command  marched  from  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.,  he  was  recalled  by 
the  Lieu  tenant-General  of  the  Army  for  special  duty  at  Chicago,  111.,  aa  recorder 
of  a  board  of  officers  which  was  convened  to  consider  disputed  matters  relating  to 
the  battles  of  Chickamauga  and  Stone  River ;  before  completing  this  duty,  and  in 
Jan.,  '80,  was  again  appointed  an  aide-de-camp  for  Brigadier-General  Pope,  and 
served  in  that  position  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  until  June  6,  '81,  when  he  was 
appointed  an  aide-de-camp  (with  the  rank  of  Lieutenant-Colonel)  for  the  Lieuten- 
ant-General  of  the  army,  serving  till  March,  '85;  and  at  various  other  stations  till 
'90,  present  station  being  Los  Angeles,  Cal.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in 
May,  '69,  in  the  combats  with  hostile  Sioux  and  Cheyennes  at  Beaver  and  Spring 
Creeks,  and  narrowly  escaped  death  in  the  combat  at  the  latter  place ;  engaged  in 
the  affair  at  Rock  Creek,  the  action  at  Summit  Springs,  the  affair  in  the  sand-hills 
south  of  Julesburg,  the  Niobrara  pursuit  and  the  affair  on  Prairie  Dog  Creek. 
History — Upon  the  recommendations  of  his  captain  and  colonel,  for  gallant  con- 
duct in  battle  during  the  Gettysburg  campaign,  and  of  the  faculty  of  the  high 
school  of  Philadelphia,  from  which  institution  he  held  the  degrees  of  B.  A.  and 
M.  A.,  he  was  appointed  a  cadet  at  the  Military  Academy. 

Vollum,  Edward  P.  Born  in  New  York,  Sept.  11,  1827.  Commissioned 
Asst  Surgeon  May  31,  '53.  July,  '53,  assigned  as  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Belknap; 
'53-4-5,  was  medical  attendant  to  three  tribes  of  Comanches  under  Chiefs  Kati- 
missi,  Buffalo  Hump  and  Sonacho,  without  pay,  at  the  request  of  the  Indian  Dept., 
as  a  pacific  measure.  During  the  autumn  of  '53,  in  the  absence  of  any  medical 
attendant  at  Fort  Phantom  Hill,  75  miles  from  his  own  station,  he  attended  that 
Post  also.  The  entire  5th  Infantry  occupied  these  two  Posts.  During  his  trips 
between  them,  he  was  overtaken  by  the  hostile  Comanches  twice,  and  released 
after  having  been  held  and  robbed,  on  the  discovery  that  he  was  a  medical  man  ; 
July  1,  '65,  arrived  in  New  York  on  leave,  and  was  at  once  ordered  to  Ft.  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.  H.,  to  attend  in  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  there.  The  Post  Surg.  was 
sick,  and  the  civil  physicians  thereabouts  having  died  or  disappeared,  the  Post  and 
neighboring  settlements  fell  to  his  care;  the  epidemic  partly  subsiding  at  Fort 
Hamilton,  he  followed  it  to  Governor's  Island,  and  there  remained  till  it  disap- 
peared ;  his  Honor  Geo.  Hall,  Mayor  of  Brooklyn,  and  others  appealed  unavail- 
ingly  to  Gen.  Winfield  Scott  for  his  retention  at  Fort  Hamilton  till  the  epidemic 
ceased  in  that  neighborhood  ;  September  1,  '56,  ordered  to  the  Pacific  Coast  via 
Panama;  assigned  to  Fort  Umpqua  as  Post  Surgeon  ;  en  route  thither  was  ship- 
wrecked and  rescued  by  the  Coast  Indians ;  Aug.  15,  '66,  ordered  to  Fort  Crook, 
Cal.,  as  Post  Surg.  ;  Oct.  26,  '61,  ordered  to  accompany  detachments  of  1st  Dra- 
goons, 4th  and  6th  Inf.  from  San  Pedro,  Cal.,  to  New  York,  via  Panama  ;  Jan.  1, 
'62,  at  the  request  of  Hon.  Jonas  Nesmith,  of  the  Mil.  Committee  of  the  Senate, 
Dr.  Vollum  wrote  an  account  of  the  Relative  Rank  of  Officers  in  the  European 
Armies,  with  suggestions  for  the  partial  adoption  of  that  system  in  the  Army  of 
the  United  States ;  Feb.  14,  '62,  ordered  to  report  to  the  Surgeon  General  and  was 
employed  in  providing  accommodations  lor  the  sick  and  wounded  sent  to  Wash- 
ington from  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  Feb.  19,  '62, assigned  as  Attending  Surg.  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  for  regulars  and  volunteers ;  while  so  employed  he  opened  and 
eouipped  "The  Convalescent  Hospital,"  "Judiciary  Square  Hospital/'  "Mount 
Pleasant  General  Hospital,"  "  Carver  General  Hospital,"  supplied  them  with  phy- 
sicians, cooks  and  nurses;  also  intercurrently  he  inspected  the  troops  and 
camps  in  the  Military  District  of  Columbia ;  April  16,  '62,  was  relieved  as  Attg 
Surg.  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  continued  in  charge  of  the  General  Hospitals  he 
had  opened,  also  of  the  transportation  to  them  of  the  sick  and  wounded  from  the 
Army  of  the.  Potomac;  Jan.  2,  '62,  he  took  possession  of  the  Naval  Academy  and 
converted  it  into  an  Army  General  Hospital ;  June  17,  '62,  ordered  to  Fortress 


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Monroe,  Yorktown  and  White  House  Landing,  Va.,  to  organize  a  more  efficient 
system  of  transportation  of  the  sick  and  wounded  from  the  Army  of  the  Potomac; 
to  assume  control  of  all  the  vessels  which  had  been  turned  over  to  the  Sanitary 
Commission,  Christian  Commission,  State  Agents,  etc.,  in  this  connection,  and  to 
fit  them  up  as  a  fleet  of  floating  hospitals;   to  take  along  a  sufficient  number 
of  medical  officers,  cooks,  nurses,  and  medical  supplies,  with  authority  to  employ 
civil  physicians  as  needed ;    June  11,  '62.  commissioned  Medical  Inspector  with 
the  rank  of  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A. ;  July  23,  '62,  ordered  to  make  a  minute  inspection 
of  the  hospitals  and  stations  of  Maj.-Gen.  Pope's  army  ;  to  examine  into  the  num- 
ber and  efficiency  of  the  medical  officers,  stewards,  attendants  and  everything  con- 
nected with  its  sanitary  condition ;  Aug.  11,  '62,  ordered  to  Culpepper,  Va.,  with 
"  competent  discretion  "  to  take  immediate  steps  to  promote  the  efficient  adminis- 
tration of  medical  aid  to  the  sick  and  wounded  at  that  point  and  in  the  Army  of 
Virginia  ;    Ausr.  23,  '62,  ordered  to  report  to  Maj.-Gen.  Pope  and  to   confer  with 
his  Medical  Director,  in  view  of  the  impending  battle,  and  to  perform  such  pro- 
fessional service  as  might  be  most  expedient;  he  remained  with  the  Army  of  Va. 
throughout  its  campaign  of  second  battle  of  Bull  Run,  up  to  its  falling  back  upon 
the  defenses  of  Washington,  established  field  hospitals,  took  charge  of  the  trans- 
portation of  the  wounded,  and  directed  surgical  operations;     after  the  Second 
Battle  of  Bull  Eun  he  remained   at  Centreville  with  the  sick    and  wounded, 
and  gathered  up  some  thirty  medical  officers  to  help  care  for  them  and  fell  into 
the  hands  of  the  enemy ;    under  the  direction  of  Medical   Inspector  Coolidge, 
he  utilized  the  buildings  and  organized  thirteen  hospitals  for  the  wounded    of 
both  armies,  and  he  induced  Col.  S.  Flournoy,  6th  Virginia  Cavalry.,  C.  S.  A., 
who  commanded  the  place,  to  return  to  him  the  captured  hospital  supplies,  to  be 
used  for  the  wounded  of  both  sides  ;  Sept.  15,  '62,  ordered  to  inquire  into  the  sani- 
tary condition  of  Maj.-Gen.  McClellan's  army,  the  efficiency  of  the  medical  officers, 
the  causes  of  disease  and  discomforts  among  the  troops,  the  number   killed, 
wounded  and  losses  from  discharge?,  desertions  and  deaths,  the  prevailing  nationality, 
physical  and  moral  condition,  and  all  circumstances  of  value  for  use  in  the  sanitary 
and  medical  statistics;  Sep.  18,  '62,  ordered  to  the  field  of  Antietam  with  a  R.  R. 
train  of  hospital  supplies  and  a  corps  of  volunteer  civil  physicians;  Monocacy 
Bridge  was  down,  the  train  was  detained  there ;  he  returned  to  Washington,  arrived 
at  midnight  ;  he  fitted  out  a  train  of  miscellaneous  vehicles  procured  by  the  Sanitary 
Com.,  filled  it  with  hospital  supplies,  regular  and  irregular,  and  by  daylight  on  the 
following  day  he  took  a  shortcut  to  Antietam,  where  he  arrived  the  following  day, 
and  distributed  his  supplies  to  all  the  field  hospitals,  where  they  were  sorely  needed. 
He  remained  among  the  field  hospitals  directing  the  labors  of  the  volunteer  phy- 
sicians and  operating  himself  until  the  stress  was  over;  Jan.  30,  '63,  assigned  as 
Medical  Inspector  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  July  7,  '63,  ordered  to  Gettys- 
burg in  connection  with  the  care  of  the  wounded  on  the  field  of  battle  and  their 
transportation  to  general  hospitals ;  he  assumed  entire  charge  of  their  distribu- 
tion to  Baltimore,  York,  Pa.,  Harrisburg  and  New  York;  in  connection  with  the 
Sanitary  Commission  he  established  a  reception  camp  at  the  R.  R.  depot  for  sort- 
ing, feeding  and  dressing  the  wounded  before  transferring  them  to  the  cars;  find- 
ing that  anodynes  were  exhausted  in  the  field  hospitals,  he  seized  a  lot  from  the 
druggists  in  Gettysburg  that  had  been  hidden  away  to  keep  them  from  the  enemy ; 
Oct.  1,  '63,  ordered  to  report  to  Major  General  Rosencrans  as  Medical  Inspector 
of  the  Department  of  the  Cumberland  ;   on  his  arrival  he  reported  to  Major 
General  Thomas;  Nov.  21,  '63,  ordered  to  report  to  Major  General  Grant  at  Nash- 
ville, to  assignment  to  duty ;  during  the  period  when  preparations  were  on  foot 
for  attacking  the  enemy  on  Lookout  Mountain  and  Missionary  Ridge,  he  advised 
a  clearing  of  the  hospitals  in  Chattanooga,  to  provide  needed  space  for  the 
wounded  of  the  impending  battle,  and  he  planned  a  special  medical  train  to  con- 
vey the  wounded  to  Nashville;  these  plans  were  approved  by  Major  General 
Grant,  and  his  Chief  Quartermaster,  Col.  McKay,  was  ordered  to  carry  them  out; 
he  was  present  at  the  battles  of  Lookout  Mountain  and  Missionary  Ridge  and 
assisted  the  Medical  Director  in  his  duties  on  the  field,  and  aided  the  surgeons 
professionally ;  April  14,  '64,  ordered  to  take  station  at  Helena,  Ark.,  and  to 
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inspect  the  Department  of  Arkansas ;  May  7,  '64,  ordered  to  add  the  Department 
of  the  Gulf  to  his  sphere  of  inspections  in  the  Department  of  Arkansas;  May  21, 
'64,  ordered  to  establish  his  headquarters  at  Natchez,  Miss.,  and  July  11  they 
were  transferred  to  New  Orleans;  July  14,  '64,  ordered  to  take  general  supervi- 
sion and  direction  of  the  Medical  Department  of  the  Military  Division  of  West 
Mississippi  and  the  Posts  on  the  east  bank  of  the  Mississippi  River,  under  the 
designation  of  Chief  Medical  Officer  and  Medical  Inspector;  this  charge  em- 
braced all  the  camps,  posts  and  hospitals  within  the  States  of  Arkansas,  Texas, 
Louisiana  and  Florida;  Oct.  31, '65,  honorably  mastered  out  a*  Medical  Inspec- 
tor on  the  reduction  of  the  Medical  Department;  Nov.  2,  '65,  assi  gned  as  Medi- 
cal Director  Department  of  Texas,  Headquarters,  Galveston ;  Nov.  3,  '65,  bre- 
vetted  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.;  Sep.  7,  '65,  ordered  to  New  York,  and  Sep.  28  was 
assigned  as  Examiner  of  Recruits  in  New  York  and  from  Brooklyn  ;  Oct.  3,  '67, 
ordered  to  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  as  Post  Surgeon;  July  5,  70,  ordered  to 
Department  of  the  Platte  and  assigned  to  Camp  Douglas,  Utah,  as  Post  Surgeon  ; 
June  16,  '76,  ordered  to  rep  »rt  to  Supt.  Mounted  Recruiting  Service  at  St.  Louis 
Barracks  as  Post  Surgeon  and  Examiner  of  Recruits ;  Ddc.  13,  '78,  he  obtained 
leave  of  absence  to  g<7  to  Washington  with  the  intention  of  establish!  ng  an  Army 
Mutual  Aid  Association  ;  Jan.  10,  following,  he  gathered  the  officers  stationed  in 
Washington,  to  consider  the  subject,  and,  at  the  conclusion  of  his  address,  his 
plan  was  accepted,  and  on  the  13th  of  the  same  month  it  was  fully  organized  and 
launched  into  existence,  with  Col.  Roger  Jones,  Injector  General,  as  President, 
and  Major  Robert  N.  Scott,  Third  Artillery,  as  Secretary  and  Treasurer ;  the 
tenth  annual  report,  1890,  of  the  association  showed  that  $283,794.02  had  been 
distributed  to  the  heirs  of  deceased  officers,  and  that  the  available  resources 
amounted  to  $156,399.86;  he  gave  his  plan  to  Dr.  Thoa.  J.  Turner,  U  nited  States 
Navy,  and  from  it  a  similar  association  was  organized  for  the  Navy  ;  Jan.  1,  '81, 
granted  six  months'  leave  to  go  beyond  the  sea  for  the  relief  of  septic  inoculation 
he  received  from  a  surgical  operation  he  performed  in  Utah  in  76;  Jan.  30,  '83, 
commissioned  Surgeon  with  the  rank  of  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.;  Jan.  14,  '85,  ordered 
to  the  Department  of  the  Platte  on  temporary  duty  as  Attending  Surgeon  at  Omaha 
to  wait  the  retirement  of  the  Medical  Director,  to  succeed  to  his  duties ;  Nov.  11,  '85, 
ordered  to  Department  of  Texas  as  Medical  Director  of  the  Department,  Head- 
quarters, San  Antonio;  Nov.  1,  '88,  ordered  to  take  charge  of  the  Medical  Pur- 
veying Dept.  of  New  York ;  Sep.  2,  '89,  in  addition  to  his  duties  as  Medical  Pur- 
veyor, he  was  ordered  as  President  of  the  Army  Medical  Examining  Board ; 
April  23,  '89,  commissioned  as  Surgeon  with  the  rank  of  Cjlonel;  April  3,  '90, 
Presideat  of  Army  Medical  Examining  Board  and  in  charge  of  the  Medical 
Purveying  Depot,  New  York. 

Von  Schrader,  Frederick  (First  Lieut,  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ills.  Feb.  12, 
1851.  Retiring  vear  1915;  appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—'2d 
Lieut.  12th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '73 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '73';  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  17, 78.  Honor- 
ably mentioned— Mentioned  in  Gen.  Order  No.  1,  Headquarters  Field  Operations 
in  S.  E.  Arizona  Jan.  3,  '81.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Hall,  Idaho  Ter.,  Angel 
Island,  Gal.,  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  Camp  McDermit,  Nev.,  Camp  McDowell,  Ari- 
zona Ter.,  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,and  Fort  Yates,  N.  D. ;  took  an  active  part  in 
the  various  Indian  campaigns  in  Nevada,  Idaho,  Oregon,  Washington  and  Ari- 
zona Ter.  from  '74  until  '82 ;  passed  the  course  of  study  and  practice  at  Fort  Meyer, 
Va.,  as  Acting  Signal  Officer;  afterwards  in  charge  of  the  U.  S.  military  telegraph 
lines  in  Arizona  and  New' Mexico.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  12th  Inf. 

April  1,  '87,  to .     Commands  held — Commanded  Apache  and  Hualpai  Indian 

Scouts  in  Arizona  for  periods  embracing  nearly  two  years  from  79  until  '82.  His- 
tory— Educated  at  Michigan  University,  Ann  Arbor,  Mich. ;  great-grandson  of 
Gen.  Daniel  Bissell,  U.  S.  Army. 

Von  Schirach,  Frederick  O.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Birn  in  Prussia.  Retired ; 
appointed  from  Mo. — Civil  life.  Actualrank— Mus.  band  and  Co.  A,  54th  N.  Y.  Inf., 
Oct.  14,  '61,  to  M  ir.  1,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  54th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Mar.  1 ,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '63 ; 
hon.  must,  out  May  27,  '63 ;  1st  Lieut.  Vet.  Res.  C.>rps  May  26,  '63 ;  accepted  May 
28,  '63 ;  Capt.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  March  25,  '65 ;  accepted  April  1,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out 


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Jan.  6,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  43d  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Jan.  7,  '67 ;  unassigned  April 
7,  '69 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Capt.  Dae.  15,  70,  loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in 
line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices in  the  2d  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Va.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — Served  at  New  York,  Annapolis, 
Washington,  Georgetown  Heights,  and  campaign  under  General  Patterson ;  on 
duty  at  Harrisburg,  Williamsport  and  Elmira,  guarding  prisoners  of  war;  Scran- 
ton  and  other  places  to  quell  dralt  riots ;  garrison  duty  and  guarding  medical 
stores  at  Washington,  D.  C. ;  awaiting  orders  at  St.  Louis;  staff  duty  in  Freed- 
men's  Bureau  at  Baltimore;  Fort  Wayne,  Mich  ;  unassigned  April  7,  '69 ;  wait- 
ing orders  at  Philadelphia;  on  duty  under  General  Canby,  Va.,  in  summer  '69 ; 
waiting  orders  at  Philadelphia;  on  duty  at  Freedmen'a  Bureau,  Charleston,  8.  C. ; 
in  charge  of  claims  and  bounty  cases  from  fall  of '69  to  February, '70 ;  retired 
with  full  rank  of  Captain  Dec.  15,  '70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
campaigns  of  Shenandoah  Valley,  Luray  Valley,  R'ippahannock,  Rapidan,  en- 
gagements and  baltles  at  Cross  Keys,  Freeman's  Ford,  Rapidan,  Manassas  Junc- 
tion, 2d  Bull  Run,  and  minor  engagements  and  skirmishes;  at  2d  battle  of  Bull 
Run,  Aug.  29,  '62  (severely  wounded  and  lost  right  foot),  left  on  the  battle-field 
and  made  a  prisoner  of  war  Aug.  31,  f62,  and  exchanged  Sept.,  '62. 

Vose,  William  P.  (Captain  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Me.,  July  19, 1839.  Retiring 
year  1903.  Appointed  from  Me.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '60; 
graduated  June  13,  '64.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  13,  '64;  1st  Lieut. 
March  8,  '65 ;  Captain  Oct.  2,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  March  29,  '65,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  Siege  of  Petersburg,  Va. 

Vroom,  Peter  D.  (Major  and  Inspector  General).  Born  in  N.  J.,  April  18, 
1842.  Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Isc 
Lieut.  Adjt.  1st  N.  J.  Inf.  Aug.  13,  '62;  resigned  Sept.  19/63;  Major  2d  N.  J. 
Cav.  Sept.  25,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  24,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.  Feb.  23, 
'66  ;  accepted  April  9,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;  Capt.  May  17,  '76';  Major  and 
Ins.  Gen.  Dec.  10,  '88;  accepted  Jan.  17,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol. 
and  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Com.  3d  Cav.  D*c.  1,  '66,  to  May  28,  '67;  Adjt.  3d 
Cav.  Dec.  28,  '68,  to  May  15,  71.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the 
Rebellion  '62  to  '65;  serv-d  in  New  Mexico  and  at  Camp  Halleck,  Nevada;  on 
general  recruiting  service  Jan.,  '71,  to  Jan.,  '73 ;  with  regiment  at  various  stations 
till  '88 ;  at  Omaha,  Neb.,  as  Ins.  Gen.  Dep.  Platte,  '90. 

"Wade,  James  P.  (Colonel  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio,  April  14,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  6th 
Cav.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  24,  '61;  Lieut.  Col.  6th  U.  S.  C.  Cav.  May  1, 
'64;  Col.  Sept.  19,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  April  15,  '66;  Captain  6th  Cav.  May  1,*'66; 
Major  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  10th  Cav. 
March  20,  79;  Colonel  5th  Cav.  April  21,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain 
June  9,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va. ; 
Brevet  Major  Dec.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  action  at  Marion, 
E.  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Brevet  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Feb.  13,  '65,  gallant 
services  in  the  campaign  in  Southwestern  Va. 

Wagner,  Arthur  L.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Illinois.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  70  ;  graduated  June  16,  75. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  16,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  18,  '82. 

Wagner,  Henry  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Germany,  Jan.  9,  1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  Appointed  from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal 
arid  Sergeant  general  service  Co.  G,  1st  Inf.,  and  Co.  F,  3d  Inf.,  April  14,  '56,  to 
July  14,  '62 ;  Com.  Sgt.  1st  Batt.  and  Q.  M.  Sgt.  llth  Inf.  July  14,  '62,  to  March 
23,  '63;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Infantry  Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  March  23,  '63;  1st 
Lieut.  May  5,  '64;  transferred  to  29th  Infantry  Sept.  21,  '66;  Captain  January 
27,  '69;  unassigned  April  25,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Cav.  Dae.  31,  70.  Brevet  rank 
— Brevet  Captain  April  2,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Peters- 


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burg,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  3d  Batt.,  llth  Inf.,  Nov.  1,  '65,  to  Dec.  9, 
'65  ;  Q.  M.  3d  Bait.,  llth  Inf.,  Dec.  9,  '65,  to  Sept.  21,  '66;  Reg.  Q.  M.  29th  Inf. 
Dec.  6,  '66,  to  April  25,  '69. 

Wainwright,  R.  P.  Page  (First  Lieut.  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
May  19,  1852  ;  retiring  year  1916.  Appointed  from  New  York.  Graduated  from 
Military  Academy,  class  of  75.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  June  16,  75  ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  12,  '80.  Service — Assigned  to  troop  K  ;  joined  at  Camp  Harney, 
Oregon,  Oct.  15,  75;  in  the  field,  Nez  Perce  Campaign,  July  to  Oct., 77;  parti- 
cipated in  Bannock  Campaign,  78 ;  relieved  from  duty  with  troop  K,  and  joined 
troop  A  as  1st  Lieut.  July  9,  '80;  s  ationed  at  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  Fort  Maginnis, 
Mont.,  and  Fort  Custer,  Mont. ;  participated  in  campaign  against  Crow  Indians 
in  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied—^.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Camp  Harney, 
Oregon,  from  Sept.,  76,  to  April  1,  77,  when  relieved  at  his  own  request;  Adj.  of 
Maj.  Green's  command  (denominated  "  Reserve  Column  ")  in  Nez  Perce  Campaign ; 
from  July  2  to  Oct.  9,  77 ;  Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  of  Maj.  Green's  com- 
mand, in  the  field,  Bannock  Campaign  until  its  close;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S. 
troops  in  the  field,  Lieut.-Colonel  Forsyth  commanding;  escort  to  Dept.  Com- 
mander and  Governor  of  Washington  Territory  May  22  to  June  23,  7'.»;  Adj.  for 
troops  in  the  field  under  Lieut.-Colonel  Forsyth,  from  Aug.  16  to  Sept.  5,  '80;  Adj. 
A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  in  summer  camp,  from  April  20  to  May  6,  '83;  Post  Adj. 
ai  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  April  10  to  June  9,  '84;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and'A.  C.  S.  for  troop 
while  changing  station  from  Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  to  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  June  9 
to  July  7,  '84;  Post  Adj.,  A.  O.  O.,  R.  0.  at  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont.,  from  Aug.  1, 
'84,  to  Jan.  31,  '85,  when  appointed  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Oct.  5,  '85 ;  relieved 
from  these  duties  Oct.  1,  '86,  when  appointed  Adj.  1st  Cav. ;  A.  A.  A.  ( \.  of  troops 
in  the  field  during  "Crow"  outbreak, '87.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — With  troop 
K  in  an  engagement  near  Brick  Creek,  Oregon,  July  8,  78,  and  at  Umatilla 
Agency  July  13, 78 ;  with  troops  during  tl\e  engagement  at  Crow  Agency,  Mont., 
Nov.  5,  '87,  when  "Sword  Bearer,"  or  "  Wraps  up  his  tail,"  was  killed;  up  to  the 
present  time  this  was  the  last  Indian  fiiht  in  this  country.  Commands  held— In. 
command  of  troop  K,  from  May  19  to  June  30,  '80;  troop  A,  from  Julv  16  t  > 
July  28,  '80  ;  from  Oct.  21  to  Nov.  19,  '80,  and  from  Jan.  25  to  Feb.  9,  '81 ;  in 
command  of  troop  from  May  9  to  25,  '84,  and  from  May  23  to  June  24,  '85. 

Waite,  Henry  De  H.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  75  ;  graduated  June  13,  79. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  June  13, 79 ;  transferred  to  the  5th  Cav.  Sep.  4, 79 ; 
1st  Lieut.  June  4,  '88. 

Wakeman,  William  J.  (Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Conn.  Dec.  30, 
1854.  Retiring  year,  1918.  Appointed  from  Conn. — Civil  life.  A<-tu<il  rani: — 
1st  Lieut,  and  Ass>.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  May  23,  '82 ;  accepted  June  15,  '82 ;  Capt.  and 
Asst.  Surgeon  May  23,  '87.  Service— At  Columbus  Bks,  O.,  Feb.,  '82,  to  Aug., 
as  Acting  Asst.  Surgeon  and  Asst. Surgeon  ;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell, Wyo.,  to  Sep.,  '82; 
Fort  Dougla«,  Utah,  to  Oct.,  '82;  Fort  Fred.  Steele,  Wyo.,  to  Feb.,  ?83 ;  Fort  D.  A. 
Russell  to  April,  '83;  Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  to  June,  '83;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  to 
Aug.,  '83;  Fort  Sidney  to  Sep., '83;  Fort  D.  A.  Russell  to  July,  '84;  Fort 
Washakie,  Wyo.,  to  Nov  ,  '86 ;  on  leave  four  months;  Fort  Walla  Walla,  Wa^h., 
to  Jan.,  '89 ;  Vancouver  Bks.,Wash.,  to  Feb.,  '89;  Fort  Walla  Walla  to  Nov., '89; 
Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  to  date. 

Walcott,  William  H.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  R.  I.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  R.  I.  Lt.  Art.  May 
2,  '61;  discharged  June  1,  '61;  Sgt.  Co.  A,  1st  R.  I.  Lt.  Art.,  June  6,  '61 ;  dis*- 


torious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Col. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — In  the 
field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61  to  '65.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— While  en- 
gaged in  the  1st  Bull  Run  battle  as  Sergt.  of  Co.  A,  1st  R.  I.  Lt.  Art.,  a  regiment 
of  soldiers  was  ordered  up  to  support  battery  ;  the  officers  had  left  it,  and  he 


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took  command  and  marched  the  regiment  into  the  fight;  President  Lincoln 
was  informed  by  some  one  of  his  action,  and  appointed  him  1st  Lieut.  17th  Inf. ; 
took  part  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  and  on  the  second  day  of  the  fight  lost  a 
leg.  Remained  fourteen  hours  before  surgical  attention  was  received ;  the  ampu- 
tation was  accomplished  under  fire;  subsequent  examination  showed  it  to  have 
been  most  unskill fully  done,  and  led  to  the  conclusion  that  the  saw  had  been 
withdrawn  before  going  through,  and  that  the  unsawed  portion  of  the  bone  had  been 
broken  off.  He  was  borne  away,  and  remained  twenty-four  hours  without  shelter 
and  exposed  to  the  beating  of  a  violent  storm.  During  this  time  the  insufficient 
dressing  came  off  wounded  limb,  the  flesh  flaps  were  unloosed,  and  a  brother  who 
came  to  his  relief  found  it  infected  with  vermin.  Five  months  after  this  he  was 
compelled  to  submit  to  an  operation  for  necrosis.  This  left  him  with  a  conical 
stump  ;  to  remove  this  and  thereby  be  able  to  wear  an  artificial  limb,  another  and 
the  third  amputation  was  made  on  the  sixth  day  of  Feb.,  A.D.  '64. 

Walcutt,  Charles,  Jr.  (Second  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81 ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Wales,  Philip  G.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  7,  '84;  ace.  March  24,  '84; 
resiarned  Nov.  5,  '86;  re-app.  Asst.  Surg.  June  7,  '89 ;  accepted  June  7,  '89. 

Walke,  Willoughby  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Va.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  13,  '83. 

Walker,  Edgar  S.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  September  1,  '78  ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  17th  Inf.  June  13,  '83. 

Walker,  Freeman  V.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ga.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ga.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surgeon  July  27,  '86;  accepted 
Aug.  28,  '86. 

Walker,  George  B.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed  from 
Ind.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  '72.  Ac- 
tual rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  June  14/72  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  15,  '80. 

Walker,  John  H.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  D,  13th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April 
23,  '61;  discharged  June  20,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  accepted  June 
21,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  6,  '65;  transferred  to  23d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  retired  March  27, 
'69,  injuries  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  June  27,  '62,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mill,  Va.;  Bvt.  Maj.  Sept.  17,  '62, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  2d  Batt.  14th  Inf.,  Feb.,  '65,  to  May  6,  '65. 

Walker,  John  P.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '61 ;  graduated  June  18, 
'66.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  June  18,  '66;  transferred  to  22,1  Inf.  Sept. 
21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  5,  '69 ;  unas'-igned  May  15,  '69 ;  assigned  to  3d  Cav.  Dec. 
31,  70  ;  Capt.  Nov.  30,  79 ;  retired  Nov.  17,  '83,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff 
positions  occupied— M].  22d  Inf.  May  12,  '67,  to  Jan.  31,  '68. 

Walker,  Leverett  H.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Penn.  Appointed 
from  III.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67 ;  graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  2,  75;  transferred 
to  4th  Art.  Aug.  12,  '82.  Service— Acting  Engineer  Officer  District  of  New  Mex- 
ico from  March  to  Sept.,  76 ;  commanding  escort  to  Wheeler's  expedition  west  of 
100th  meridian  from  July  to  Dec.,  73 ;  on  duty  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  as  Asst. 
Instructor  of  Tactics  from  Sep.  1,  76,  to  Sep.  3,  '80 ;  transferred  to  4th  Art.  Aug. 
12,  '82 ;  at  various  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Walker,  Moses  B.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Retired.  App. 
from  Ohio— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Capt.  12th  Inf.  Aug.  23,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov. 
15,  '61 ;  retired  Feb.  19,  '66,  and  with  rank  of  Colonel  Nov.  1,  '67,  for  wounds  in 
line  of  duty;  Colonel  31st  Ohio  Inf.  Sept.  27,  '61  ;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '65. 
Jlrevet  rank — Brevet  Major  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 


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meritorious  services  during  the  war ;  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  March  27,  '65,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Walker,"  Robert  C.  (Major  U.  S.  A.).      Born   in  Pennsylvania.      Retired- 


signed  Sept.  3,  74;  reappointed  Major,  P.  M.,  June  19,  '78;  accepted  June  22, 
78 ;  retired  June  22,  '78.  Service — With  Gen.  Porter's  Division,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  to  May,  '62 ;  A.  C.  S.  of  a  Brigade  in  the  5th  Corp*,  during  General 
McClellan's  and  Burnside's  campaigns,  To  Dec.,  '62;  at  Newbern,  N.  C.,  May  to 
Sept.,  '63;  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '64;  Baltimore,  Md.,  to  June,  '65;  Harris- 
burg,  Pa.,  to  Aug.,  '65  ;  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  paying  troops  in  Georgia,  Sept.  to  Ort, 
'65;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  July  to  Sept.,  '66  ;  paying  troops  in  Arkansas  and  the  In- 
dian Territory,  and  Chief  Paymaster  Dist.  of  the  Northwest;  at  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
Sept.,  '66,  and  at  various  other  stations  till  June,  78,  when  retired. 

Walker,  Samuel  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Retired- 
Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Private  Co.  H,  13th 
Pa.  Inf.,  April  25,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Private  and  Sergt.  Co.  F,  l">">th 
Pa.  Inf.,  Aug.  22,  '62,  to  March  12,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  V.  R.  C.  Feb.  20,  '64;  accepted 
March  12,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  27,  '68;  2d  Lieut.  45th  Inf.  Sept.  16,  '68;  ac- 
cepted Sept.  26,  '68;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  retired  Dec.  31,  70,  loss  of  right 
leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  Vols.  and  Capt, 
Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war." 

Walker,  Thomas  W.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  Al- 
bany, Ind.,  June  16, '33.  Retired;  appointed  from  Ind. ;  graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of '56.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '56  ;  1st  Lieut.  April 
11,  '61 ;  Capt.  May  20,  '61 ;  retired  Sept.  11,  '63.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  June 
27,  '62,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va.  Service 
—At  Fort  Defiance,  N.  M.,  from  '56  to  '61  ;  in  the  field  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '61-3.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill. 
Commands  held — Regiment  at  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill.  History — His  parents  came 
from  an  ancestry  of  devout  ministers  and  were  desirous  of  having  him  enter  the 
ministry,  but  he  preferred  the  profession  of  arms;  President  of  Norwich  Univer- 
sity at  Northfield,  Vt.,  from  '67  to  '68;  studied  law  in  New  Jersey  and  admitted 
to  the  Bar  of  that  State,  practiced  in  the  Courts  from  74  to  '83 ;  his  health  fail- 
ing, he  went  to  Europe,  where  he  has  spent  much  of  the  time  since. 

Wallace,  George  D.  (Captain  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  S.  C.,  June  29,  1849. 
Retiring  year  1913 ;  app.  from  S.  C. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  72. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  25,  76 ;  Capt. 
Sept.  23,  '85.  Sta/  positions  occupied— Adj.  7th  Cavalry  June  25,  76,  to  June  6, 

Wallace,  William  M.  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wis.,  Jan.  9,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut. 
13th  N.  Y.  Art.  March  29,  '64:  hon.  must,  out  May  6,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf. 
Oct.  2,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  25,  '67 ;  unassigned  May  3, 
'69;  assigned  to  6th  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70;  Capt.  May  17,  76. 

Walsh,  Robert  D.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Cal.  Appointed  from 
California.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78  ;  graduated  June  13,  '83. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut,  22d  Inf.  June  13,  '83 ;  transferred  to  4th  Cav.  Sep.  13,  '83, 
to  rank  in  Cav.  June  13,  '83. 

Walshe,  John  C.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  England.  App. 
from  the  Army.  Actual  ran£— Pvt.,  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  1, 19th  Inf.,  Dec.  20,  '69, 
to  Dec.  20,  74 ;  Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Sig.  Corps  Jan.  15,  75,  to  April  27,  '83;  2d  Lieut. 
Sip.  Corps  April  27,  '83  ;  accepted  April  28,  '83. 


positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  4th  Cav.  March  25,  70,  to  April  30,  72. 


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Waltz,  Millard  P.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mas*.  Appointed  from 
Mass.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74 ;  graduated  June  14,  78.  A  ct- 
ual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  14,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  78 ;  1st  Lieut. 
Oct.  15,  '84. 

Ward,  Edward  W.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from  Kv. 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  Ky.  Scouts  Dec.  26,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  24,  '63  ; 
trans,  to  3d  Ky.  Cav.  July  27,.  '63;  hon.  must,  out  July  15,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th 
Cav.  July  22,  '67 ;  accepted  Aug.  2,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  25,  '69 ;  Capt.  Aug.  23, 
78  ;  retired  May  1,  79,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Staff  position  occupied — A.  D. 

C.  Vol.  Sept.  4,  '62,  to  March,  '63  ;  Feb.,  '65  to  July,  '65. 

Ward,  Frederick  K.  (Captain  l*t  Cav.).  Born  in  Ohio  March  19,  1847. 
Retiring  year  1911 ;  appointed  from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '66  ;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  CHV.  June 
15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  11,  75;  Capt.  Feb.  11,  '87.  Staff  positions  occupied— A. 

D.  C.  from  Dec.  29,  73,  to'Sept.  1,  74;  acting  Eng.  Off.  Dept.  Columbia,  from  Jan. 
26,  74,  to  June  21,  75  ;  acting  Sig  Off.  Dept.  Columbia  from  Sept.  1,  74,  to  June 
21,  75;  Adjt.  1st  Cav.  from  Dec.  1,  '85,  to  Sept.  30,  '86. 

Ward,G.  S.  Luttrell  (Captain  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Feb.  12, 1841.  Retir- 
ing year  1905;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  3d  Pa. 
Cav.  May  17,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  5,  '64;  Capt.  Oct.  31,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug. 
7,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Inf.  May  11,  '66  ;  accepted  August  11,  '66 ;  transferred  to 
31st  Infantry  September  21, '66 ;  transferred  to  22d  Infantry  May  15,  '69;  1st 
Lieutenant  July  1,  72 ;  Captain  April  24,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C. 
August  22,  '68,  to  March  19,  '69,  November  1,  71,  to  October  20,  '85;  A.  O.  O., 
A.  Chief  S.  O.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  July  5,  70,  to  Feb.  7,  71.  Honorably  mentioned— 
Brevet  confirmations  by  the  U.  S.  Senate  March  1,  '69,  for  which  no  commissions 
were  issued  in  consequence  of  an  act  of  Congress  approved  March  1,  '69;  1-st  Lieut, 
for  gallant  services  at  the  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.,  Dec.  8,  '64 ;  captain  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  service*  in  the  campaign  terminating  in  Lee's  surrender 
April  9,  '65,  to  rank  from  March  2,  '67.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '63  to  '65;  accepted  Aug.  11,  '66;  reported  for  duty  at  Newport  Bks., 
Ky.,  Sept.,  '66  ;  transferred  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  in  command  of  Co.  K,  31st 
Inf.,  en  route  from  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Oct., 
'66 ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth  until  May,  '67 ;  comdg.  Co.  and  adjt.  Bat.  13th, 
22d  and  31st  Inf.,  en  route  to  Ft.  Stevenson,  Dakota;  comdg.  Bat.  21st  Inf.  at  Ft. 
Stevenson  until  June,  '68  ;  on  leave  from  June,  '68,  to  Aug.  22,  '68 ;  on  duty  at 
Ft.  Stevenson  from  April,  '69,  to  May  27,  '69 ;  on  leave  June,  '69,  to  July,  '69;  at 
Fort  Sully  until  June  12,  70;  on  duty  at  hdqrs.  Dept.  of  Dakota,  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
from  July  5,  70,  to  Feb.  7,  71 ;  awaiting  orders,  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  Feb.  7, 
71,  to  May,  71 ;  on  duty  at  Ft.  Randall,  D.  T.,  from  May,  71,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  on 
Yellowstone  expedition  commanded  by  Maj.  J.  N.  G.  Whistler  Sept.  and  Oct.,  71, 
and  at  various  stations  till  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battle  of 
Brandy  Station,  action  of  Aldie,  battle  of  Gettysburg,  actions  of  Shepherdstown, 
Cul pepper  Court- House,  Occoquan,  battle  of  New  Hope  Church  and  action  of 
Parker's  Store  :  at  headquarters  Army  of  the  Potomac  Feb.,  '64;  engaged  at  the 
battles  of  the  Wilderness  SpottsylvaniaC.  H.,,'North  AnnaJCold  Harbor  and  siege 
of  Petersburg  June  to  Dec.,  '64;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Boydton  Road,  Va.; 
commanding  squadron  and  engaged  at  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.,  Dec.  8,  '64 
(severely  wounded). 

Ward,  Henry  Clay  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Worcester,  Mass.,  Sept. 
10,1843.  Retiring  year  1907  ;  app.  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Priv. 
Co.  D,  and  Sgt.  Major  15th  Mass.  Inf.,  July  31,  '61,  to  April  9,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  15th 
Mass.  Inf.  April  9,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  4,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  57th  Mass.  Inf. 
March  9,  '64;  Capt.  July  31,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  July  30,  '65;  2d  Lieut,,  llth  Inf. 
Feb.  23, '66;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  May  1,  '66;  transferred  to  16th 
Inf.  April  14,  '69;  Capt.  Feb.  8,  '80.  Brevet  rank—Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Fort  Steadman,  Va.,  March  24,  '65. 
Service — In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  '61-5;  assigned  to  2d  Army 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  on  organization,  spring  of  '62 ;  in  Grand  Review 


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of  Army  of  Potomac,  in  Washington,  at  close  of  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
K.  Q.  M.  16th  Inf.  March  1,  75,  to  Feb.  8,  '80.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Partici- 
pated in  battles  of  Ball's  Bluff,  Va.,  Oct.  21,  '61 ;  swam  Potomac  River  at  night 
after  the  battle  to  prevent  capture  ;  engaged  in  battles  before  Yorktown,  Chicka- 
hominy  Swamps,  Fair  Oaks,  battles  before  Richmond,  Va.,  Seven  Days'  Battles, 
including  Malvern  Hill  and  White  Oak  Swamp,  Second  Bull  Run,  Frederu-ks- 
burg  and  Aritietam  (wounded);  volunteered  to  assist  in  laying  of  pontoon  bridge 
in  front  of  Fredericksburg,  on  Rappahannock  River,  under  deadly  fire  of  enemy; 
at  2d  battle  of  Fredericksburg  and  at  Gettysburg;  joined  Army"  of  Potomac  in 
battle's  of  Wilderness  May  6,  '64  ;  assisted  in  saving  colors  of  57th  Mass.,  when 
regiment  was  almost  decimated;  Spottsylvania  May  10  and  12,  '64  (wounded), 
battles  of  Cold  Harbor,  before  Petersburg,  Weldon  R.  R.,  Yellow  Tavern  and 
Fort  Steadman,  March  24,  '65,  when  taken  prisoner  while  in  command  of  the 
picket  line  covering  the  front  of  9th  Corps  directly  in  front  of  Petersburg  ;  con- 
fined in  Libby  prison  at  Richmond,  Va.,  until  Sunday,  April  2,  '65,  when  released 
with  all  prisoners  in  the  city,  immediately  exchanged,  joined  regiment  in  closing 
battles  of  war.  Commands  held — Regiment  at  close  of  war.  ///*/» //•// — Descendant 
of  Gen.  Artemas  Ward  and  brother  of  Gen.  George  H.  Ward,  U.  S.  Vol.,  killed  at 
Gettvsburg. 

Ward,  Thomas  (Major  and  Asst.  Adj.  General).  Born  in  N.  V.  March  18, 
1839.  Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad- 
emy July  1,  '59;  graduated  June  11,  '63.  Actual  ran£— 2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  June 
11,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  18,  '64 ;  Capt.  Nov.  1,  76;  Major  A.  A.  G.  June  28,  '84 ; 
accepted  July  9,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  June  3,  '64,  gallant  and  meri- 
torious services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  March  13,  '65,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Waring1,  John  K.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from  N. 
Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  May  8,  '67 ;  accepted  May  11,  '67  ; 
1st  Lieut.  April  27,  79. 

Warner,  Edward  R.  (Major  and  Bvt.  Lieut  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa. 
Ketired;  appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,'53  ;  grad. 
July  1,  '57.  Actual  rank—  Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '57 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art. 
Dec.  3,  '58 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  1st  N.  Y.  Art.  Nov.  1,  VJ  ;  lion, 
must,  out  June  21,  '65  ;  Capt.  3d  Art.  July  28,  '6<i :  M  ij.  1st  Art.  M  iy  7,  '87  ;  re- 
tired Aug.  11,  '87,  at  his  own  request;  over  30  years'  service.  Brevet  rank — Bvt. 
C.ipt.  July  3,  '63,  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Bvt.  Maj. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Petersburg, 
Va.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  good  conduct  and  gallant  services  during  the 
war;  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant  and  distinguished  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg  and  in  the  operations  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen. 
Vol.  April  9,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  recent  operations 
resulting  in  the  fall  of  Richmond,  Va.,  and  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army 
under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Service — Fort  Monroe  '57-59;  frontier  duty  '54-60; 
Presidio,  San  Francisco,  '60-61 ;  army  of  the  Potomac  '61-64,  and  participated  in 
the  campaigns  of  that  Army  during  that  period. 

Warrens,  Charles  H.  Born  in  Prussia,  Sept.  29,  1829.  Appointed  from 
Missouri ;  1st  Lieut.  4th  Missouri  Inf.  May,  '61 ;  at  Bird's  Point,  Mo.,  Cairo,  111*., 
and  in  pursuit  of  rebels  up  the  North  Missouri  Railroad;  1st  Lieut,  regiment  of 
Engineers  and  Mechanic*  Aug.  to  Nov., '61  (not  must.);  provost-marshal,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  and  asst.  provost-marshal  at  Otterville,  Mo.;  captain  5th  Missouri 
Cdv.  Jan.,  '62;  maj.  July,  '62  ;  resigned  Oct.,  '62;  Capt.  29th  Missouri  Inf.  Oct., 
'62;  engaged  in  the  assault  of  Vicksburg  and  Chiekasaw  BlufT (wounded),  and  in 
the  siege  of  Vick.-burg,  Miss.,  to  June,  '63 ;  resigned  June,  '63,  on  account  of 
disability  arising  from  wounds  received ;  captain  Veteran  Reserve  Corps  Sept., 
'63;  at  Detroit.  Mich.,  to  Jan.,  '66  ;  acting  assistant  inspector-general,  District  of 
Michigan,  to  Jan., '66;  on  duty  in  Freedmen's  Bureau,  Newport  News,  Va.,  to 
Oct.,  '66 ;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  May  11,  '66  ;  at  Fort  Sanders,  D.  T.,  Dec.,  '6i>,  to 
Feb..  '67  ;  transferred  to  27th  Inf.  Sept.,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  27th  Inf.  Jan.  7,  '67  ;  at 
Fort  McPhewon,  Neb.,  to  May,  '67  ;  en  route  with  recruits  to  Fort  Philip  Kear- 


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ney,  D.  T.,  to  July,  '67  ;  regimental  Quartermaster  July,  '67,  to  June,  '69 ;  post 
commissary  of  subsistence  to  Dec.,  '67,  and  post  Quartermaster  to  Aug.,  '68  ;  en 
route  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  D.  T.,  and  North  Platte  Station,  Neb.,  engaged  in 
an  expedition  against  hostile  Indians  from  Sept.,  '68 ;  transferred  to  9th  Inf. 
June  14,  '69;  transferred  to  14th  Inf.  May  22,  '71 ;  Regt  Q.  M.  14th  Inf.  Jan.  1, 
73  ;  resigned  R.  Q.M.  14th  Inf.  June  30,  '78;  Capt.  14th  Inf.  April  2,  '83. 

"Warren,  James  G.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '77;  graduated  June  11, 
'81.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  11, '81;  2d  Lieut.  April  5, 
'82;  1st  Lieut.  March  26,  '83.  Staff  position*  occupied— Batt.  Adjt.  Dec.  6,  '87. 

Warwick,  Oliver  B.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ala.  Appointed 
from  Ala.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  M.  A.  Sept.  1,  '68.  to  Feb.  6,  73  ;  2d 
Li«nir.  18th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  73 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  73;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  20,  '82. 

Waterbury,  William  M.  (Capt.  13th  Inf.).  Born  iu  N.  Y.  April  21, 
1841.  Retiring  year  1905;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2<i 
Lieut.  4th  N.  Y.  Art.  Jan.  4,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  6,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  3, 
'65;  1st  Lieut.  19th  Inf,  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  20, '66 ;  unassigned  March 
31,  '69;  assigned  to  13th  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  Capt.  Oct.  18,  71.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Oct.  29,  '62,  to  July,  '63. 

Waterman,  Henry  B.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Minnesota. 
Appointed  from  Minn.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  78  ;  graduated 
Junfi  13,  '83.  Actualrank—^  Lieut.  Eng.  June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  20,  '86. 

Waterman,  John  C.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).    Born  in  Michigan.    Ap- 

?ointed  from  Mich.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  77;  graduated  June 
1,  '81.      Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  June  11,  '81. 

Waters,  William  B.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  District  of  Columbia 
Nov.  15, 1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Actual  rank — Asst. 
Surg.  D.  C.  Mil.  May  13,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  3,  '61  ;  Surg.  U.  S.  Vol.  Aug. 
3,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  27,  '61 ;  vacated  Aug.  5,  '62;  Asst.  Surg.  April  16,  '62;  ac- 
cepted Aug.  5,  '62 ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  June  6,  '66 ;  Major,  Surg.  Jan.  10,  79. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  Capt.  rind  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  merit- 
orious services  during  the  war.  Service — Assistant  surgeon  U.  S.  Army  April  16, 
'62;  hospital  duty  to  April,  '63,  and  inspector  of  hospitals,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to 
Sept.,  '64;  in  the  office  of  chief  medical  officer  Military  Division  of  West  Missis- 
sippi, New  Orleans,  La.,  to  July,  '65 ;  at  Marine  Hospital,  St.  Loui«,  Mo.,  to  Apr., 
'66 ;  en  route  to,  and  post  surgeon  Fort  Bridger,  Utah,  from  April,  '66.  to  May,  70; 
post  surgeon  Fort  Adams,  R.  L,  from  July,  70,  to  Sept.,  72  ;  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kansas,  from  Oct.,  72,  to  Oct.,  73 ;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kansas,  from  Oct.,  73, 
to  Sept.,  76  ;  on  duty  at  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  Feb.,  77,  to  Dec.,  77  ; 
post  surgeon  at  San  Antonio,  Texas,  from  Jan.,  78,  to  May,  78  ;  at  Fort  Clark, 
Texas,  from  May,  78,  to  May,  '80  ;  at  Fort  McKavett,  Texas,  from  May,  '80,  to 
April,  '82  ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Oct.,  '82  ;  and  at  various  other  stations 
till  '90,  present  station  being  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash. 

Watkins,  Robert  B.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Virginia.  Ap- 
pointed from  thearmy.  Actual  rank — Cadet  M.  A.  July  1,  70,  to  June  28,  73; 
Prvt.  and  Sgt,  Signal  Corps  Oct.  3,  73,  to  April  29,  '83;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corps 
April  26,  '83;  accepted  April  30,  '83. 

Watkins,  Thomas  J.  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  tne  army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corporal,  Sergeant  and  1st  Sergeant  Light 
Battery  C,  3d  Art.,  Dec.  30,  '81,  to  March  15, '88;  appointed  2d  Lieut,  llth  U.  S. 
Inf.  Feb.  6,  '88;  accepted  March  16,  '88.  Service— With  regiment  on  the  Lakes. 

Watson,  James  W.  (First  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mississippi.  Ap- 
pointed trom  Mis*.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of '80.  Actualrank 
-2H  Lieut,  10th  Cav.  June  12,  '80;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  23,  '87. 

Watson,  Malbone  P.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  New  York.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Class  of  '61.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  May  6,  '61 ;  l*t  Lieut.  5th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
July  1,  '61 ;  Captain  March  9,  '66;  retired  with  rank  of  Captain,  mounted,  Sept. 
18,  '66,  loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain 


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June  27,  '62,  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  Va. ; " 
Major  July  2,  '63,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg, 
Pa." 

Watts,  Charles  H.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  New  York.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  Clasi  of  72.  Actual 
rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut.  April  2,  79.  Staff1  positions  occu- 
pied— Adj.  5th  Cav.  June  4,  '88.  to  . 

Weaver,  Erasmus  M.,  Jr.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Indiana.  Ap- 
pointed from  Ind.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  75.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  June  16.  75;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  2,  '83.  Service— Instructor  in 
Department  of  Chemistry,  Mineralogy  and  Geology  at  Military  Academy,  from 
Augr.  27,  '87,  to . 

Weaver,  Francis  H.  (Chaplain  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  C,  53d  Pa.  Inf., 
Oct.  10,  '61 ;  trans,  to  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Jan.  20,  '64;  discharged  Oct.  17,  '64 ;  pvt. 
Co.  K,  44th  Inf.,  Aug.  1,  '68;  discharged  Nov.  30,  '68;  Chaplain  10th  Cav.  June 
16,  '80  ;  accepted  June  25,  '80. 

Webber,  Edwin  H.  (First  Lieut  20th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Ap- 
pointed from  Pennsylvania— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  20th  Inf.  Nov. 
24.  '80  ;  accepted  Nov.  26,  '80 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  15,  '87. 

Weber,  Julius  H.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Missouri.  Ap- 
pointed from  the  army.  Actual  rank — Priv  and  Sergt.  Signal  Corps  April  16, 
74.  to  July  12,  '84 ;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corps  July  1,  '84;  accepted  July  13,  '84. 

Webster,  Edmund  K.  (First  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  La.  App.  from  Pu. 
Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  June  17,  74;  1st 
Lieut.  Sept.  26,  '81. 

Webster,  Prank  D.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  (J.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85;  graduated  June  12, 
'89.  Actual  rvnk— 2d  Lieut.  25th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89;  trs.  to  6th  Inf.  Oct.  3, 
'89. 

Webster,  George  O.  (Captain  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Conn,  in  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908.  App.  from  Conn.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '66.  Actual 
rank— 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  18,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  73;  Capt.  Aug.  5,  '88. 
Staff  positions  occupied— Ad\.  4th  Inf.  Nov.  15,  '67,  to  May  6,  75;  and  from  Oct.  1, 
'86,  to  Oct.  31,  '87. 

Webster,  John  McA.  (First  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  App.  from 
Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  71.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  197th 
Ohio  Inf.  April  20,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  July  31,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  22d  Inf.  June  12, 
71 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  4,  79.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  22d  Inf.  May  22,  '84, 
to  Sppt.  1,  '84 ;  R.  Q.  M.  22d  Inf.  Sept.  1,  '84,  to  May  22,  '88. 

Webster,  Warren  (Major  and  Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  H., 
March  7,  1835.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  Mass.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  June 
23,  '60  ;  accepted  June  29,  '60  ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  June  23,  '65  ;  Maj.  Surg.  July 
28,  '66  ;  retired  Feb.  28,  '89.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Capt.  May  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chance*llorsville;  Bvt.  Major  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  service*  during  the  war  March  13,  '65 ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  28,  '66, 
for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  at  Hart's  and  David's  Islands,  N.  Y., 
where  cholera  prevailed.  Service— First  reported  for  duty  at  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  Aug.,  '60,  accompanying  recruits,  and  afterwards  took  station  at  Fort 
Lamed,  where  he  remained  as  Post  Surg.  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  in  charge  of  Douglas  Gen- 
eral Hospital,  Washington,  to  Dec.,  '62 ;  and  while  there  organized  the  St.  Aloy- 
sius  Gen.  Hos.  and  superintended  the  construction  of  Stanton  Gen.  Ho*.,  at  the 
same  time  serving  as  a  member  of  a  board  for  ex.  of  Army  Surgeons  and  Asst. 
Surg.  of  Vols.,  and  as  a  member  of  a  board  for  revision  of  the  Army  Med.  Reg. ; 
during  this  period  he  was  sent  to  Centreville,  Va.,  in  charge  of  a  train  of  medical 
and  hospital  supplies  for  Gen.  Pope's  Army,  and  engaged  personally  in  the  care 
of  the  wounded  on  the  Second  Bull  Run  battle-field  ;  Medical  Inspector  (by  order 
of  the  commanding  general)  Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  May,  '63  ;  after  serving  in 
Frederickdburg,  Va.,  during  the  battle,  he  superintended  the  transfer  of  the  dis- 


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abled  sent  to  Washington,  via  hospital  transports  at  Acquia  Creek,  Va. ;  after 
serving  throughout  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  he  remained  in  charge  of 
wounded  removed  from  Chancellorsville  House,  which  was  subsequently  burned, 
and  organized  field  hospitals  for  our  wounded  within  the  Confederate  lines,  after- 
wards accompanying  them  to  Falmouth,  Va. ;  he  was  then  sent  back  immediately 
by  Gen.  Hooker,  under  flag  of  truce,  to  the  battle-field,  to  superintend  the  disin- 
terment,  identification  and  transfer  to  our  lines  of  dead  officers  and  men  ;  after 
being  seriously  ill  of  diphtheria  in  consequence  of  this  latter  duty,  he  was  as- 
signed to  duty  under  the  Provost  Marshal  General  of  the  Army  as  Supervising 
Examining  Surgeon  of  drafted  men  in  the  western  division  of  the  State  of  N.  Y., 
remaining  on  that  duty  to  Sept.,  '63 ;  in  charge  of  McDougal  Gen.  Hos.  at  Fort 
Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  to  Jan.,  '64;  in  charge  of  De  Camp  Gen.  Hos.  at  David's  Island, 
N.  Y.,  to  Sept.,  '66  ;  whiie  on  this  duty,  during  the  cholera  epidemic,  he  went 
voluntarily  to  the  assistance  of  the  17th  U.  S.  Inf.  on  the  neighboring  Hart's  Isr 
land,  where  the  Post  Surgeon,  Dr.  Calhoun,  had  been  suddenly  and  fatally  dis- 
abled by  the  disease ;  Recorder  Army  Ex.  Board  for  Med.  Off.  N.  Y.  C.ty,  to  Dec., 
'67;  near  the  close  of  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  in  Galveston,  Texas,  in  '67,  he 
took  station  in  that  city  as  Surgeon-in-Chief  of  the  Mil.  Dist.  of  Texas,  and  a  few 
months  later  was  assigned  as  Med.  Director  of  the  Fifth  Mil.  Dist.  at  Austin,  Tex., 
where  he  organized  a  quarantine  system  for  the  Texas  coast;  on  leave  of  absence 
to  Nov.,  '70,  prior  to  which  he  served  for  a  time  as  member  of  an  Army  Retiring 
Board  convened  in  N.  Y.  City  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  June,  '71  ; 
Post  Surjr.  at  Fort  Independence,  Mass.,  to  Oct.,  73  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Angei  Island, 
Cal.,  to  March,  74;  Post  Surg.  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Gal.,  to  Julv,  '74 ;  Post  Surg. 
at  Plattsburg  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  to  May,  '76  ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Warren,  Mass.,  to  Aug., 
79 ;  Post  Surg.  at  Fort  Preble,  Me.,  to  Feb.,  '85 ;  on  sick  leave  of  absence  to  Feb., 
'89 ;  retired  from  active  service  Feb.  28,  '89.  History — After  attending  medical 
schools  in  Boston  and  Paris,  graduated  at  Harvard  med.  dept.  in  '60. 

Wedemeyer,  William  G.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Germany  Feb.  15, 
1836.  Retiring  year  1900 ;  app.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Priv.  and  Sgt. 
Co.  H,  and  Sgt.  Major,  1st  Batt.,  16th  Inf.,  Nov.  16,  '61,  to  Sep.  9,  '62;  2d  Lieut. 
16th  Inf.  Aug.  13,  '62;  accepted  Sep.  9,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  14,  '63 ;  Capt.  Nov. 
16,  '65 ;  transferred  to  34th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66 ;  transferred  to  16th  Jnf.  April  14, 
'69.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sep.  20,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga.  Service — In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
'61-65;  Asst.  Commissary  of  Musters,  Dep.  of  the  Cumberland,  to  Sep.,  '64;  Com- 
missary of  Musters  3d  Cav.  Div.  to  Aug.,  '65,  and  engaged  to  Sherman's  march  to 
the  sea ;  at  Madison  Bks.,  N.  Y.,  to  Sep.,  '65 ;  at  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  to  Dec.,  '65; 
at  Nashville,  Tenn.;  in  Mississippi  from  '67  to  '70;  and  at  various  other  stations 
till  '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Du  Chesne,  Utah.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — En- 
gaged at  the  siege  of  Corinth,  the  battle  of  Stone  River  (wounded),  and  battle  of 
Chickamauga,  Ga.  Commands  held — Commanding  Provost-Guard,  1st  Division, 
14th  Corps,  April  to  Oct.,  '63. 

Weeks,  Edwin  B.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84;  accepted  Oct. 
31.  '«4. 

"Weeks,  George  H.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  and  Deputy  Qm.  General).  Born 
in  N.  H.  Feb.  3,  1834.  Retiring  year  1898 ;  app.  from  Me.  Graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  class  of  '57.  Actual  rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,  '57 ;  2d  Lieut. 
4th  Art.  Feb.  10,  '59;  Capt.  and  A.  Qm.  March  24,  '62;  accepted  April  1,  '62; 
Major  and  Qm.  May  29,  76 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Deputy  Qm.  General  Oct.  19,  '88. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  Quartermaster's  Department  during:  the  war.  Staff  positions  occu- 
pied—R.  Qm.  4ih  Art.,  Aug.  24,  '61,  to  Dec.  30,  '61 ;  Adj.  4th  Art.,  Dec.  30,  '61, 
to  April  1,  '62. 

Weeks,  Harrison  S.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mich.,  Oct.,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908.  Appointed  from  Mich.  Graduated  irom  Mil.  Acad.,  cliss  of 
'68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  '68;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  71 ;  Capt. 
April  4,  '85. 


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Weig-el,  William  (Second  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Bora  in  N.  J.  Appointed 
from  N.  J.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  llth 
Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Welborn,  Luther  S.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ind.  Appointed 
from  Ind.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of '79.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th 
Cav.  June  13,  79  ;  1st  Lieut.  April  21,  '87. 

Wells,  Almond  B.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  June  16,  1842.  Re- 
tiring year  1906.  Appointed  from  Nev. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  1st 
batt.  Nev.  Cav.  July  13,  '63;  Capt.  May  1,  '64;  hon.  mu-t.  out  Nov.  18,  '65;  2d 
Lieut.  8th  Cav.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  April  17,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '67;  ac- 
cepted March  3,  '68;  Capt.  May  23,  '70. 

Wells,  Daniel  T.  (Captain  8th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Vt.,  Nov.  5,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903;  appointed  from  Mich. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  1st 
Mich.  Cav.  Dec.  16,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  July  5,  '62 ;  (Act  of  Congress  Dec.,  1862)  Capt. 
1st  Mich.  Cav.  Dec.  30,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June  23,  '63;  2-1  Lieut.  8th  U.  8.  Inf. 
Feb.  19,  '63;  accepted  June  24,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  13,  '66;  Capt.  Dec.  15,  '74. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  29,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  service*  in  the 
assault  on  Fort  Harrison,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Capt.  April  2,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  April  2,  '65,  gallant  conduct  in  the 
capture  of  Fort  Harrison,  Va.,  and  succeeding  engagements  at  that  place.  Ser- 
vice— On  duty  in  active  field  service  with  1st  Mich.  Cav.  from  Oct.  19,  '61,  to  Aug. 
1,  '63;  while  with  it  engaged  in  all  the  battles  the  regiment  was  in  during  that 
time;  attached  to  Geary's  Brigade,  Banks'  Corps,  while  operating  in  the  Shenan- 
doah  and  Luray  Valleys;  captured  at  the  2d  battle  of  Ball  Run  by  having  a  horse 
shot  under  him  ;  paroled  to  conduct  prisoners  of  war  to  Union  lines  ;  with  the  1st 
Mich.  Cav.  in  the  field  until  after  the  battle  of  Falling  Waters,  and  engaged  in  all 
the  battles  thatCuster's  2d  Brigade,  Kilpatrick's  Div.,  were  in  during  tin-  invasion 
of  Penna.  by  Lee's  army ;  on  duty  with  2d  Brigade,  Kilpatrick's  I>iv..  until  Aug., 
'63 ;  resigned  as  Capt.  1st  Mich.  Cav.,  and  joined  8th  Inf.  at  N.  Y.  City  Aug.  2, 
'63;  on  detached  service  with  Confederate  prisoners  of  war  to  Johnson  Island,  O., 
Oct.  29,  '63 ;  on  d.  H.  with  prisoners  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  Dec.  26.  Y,:J :  <>n  d.  s.  with 
prisoners  to  Fortress  Monroe,  Va.,  Feb.  8,  '64;  at  Hart's  Island,  N.  Y.,  w^th  com- 
pany until  April  21,  '64 ;  leaving  that  day,  arrived  at  Warrenton  June.,  Va.,  April 
28,  '64,  reporting  for  duty  with  Army  of  the  Potomac,  9th  Army  Corps,  remaining 
until  June  21, '64,  with  that  Corps;  detailed  as  Com.  of  Musters,  18ih  Army 
Corps;  remained  on  duty  as  such  till  Dec.  16,  '64,  when  relieved  at  his  own  re- 
quest and  ordered  to  duty  with  regiment ;  while  on  duty  with  18th  Army  Corps 
engaged  in  siege  of  Petersburg;  joined  regiment  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  Dec.  26,  <f4; 
on  duty  as  Ass't  Com.  of  Musters  8th  Army  Corps,  mustering  out  volunteers  from 
May  11  to  Aug.  26,  '65;  rejoined  regt.  same  day ;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C..  from  Feb.  13, 
'66,  to  June  5,  '66  ;  at  Post  of  Morganton,  N.  C.,  till  Sept.  6,  '66  ;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C., 
April  20,  '67,  to  Aug.  15,  '67;  at  Post  of  Laurensville,  S.  C.,  till  Nov.  15,  '68;  at 
Columbia,  S.  C.,  and  David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.  to  Dec.  27,  '70 ;  selected  for 
Gen'l  Recruiting  Service,  for  long  service  in  the  field,  Dec.  31,  70,  and  remained 
on  that  service  two  years ;  rejoined  regiment  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  March  4, 
'73 ;  on  Yellowstone  Expedition,  escort  for  protection  to  N.  P.  R.  R.  Surveyors 
from  Ft.  Rice,  Dak.  Ter.,  to  Pompey's  Pillar,  Mont,  from  May  20  to  Oct.  15/73; 
on  d.  s.  on  Laramie  Expedition  against  the  Sioux  Indians  during  the  winter  of 
73 ;  en  route  from  Wyoming  Ter.  to  Ft.  McDowell,  Ariz.  Ter.,  Aug.  and  Sept.,  74 ; 
remained  on  duty  at  Ft.  McDowell  till  Dec.  15,  74;  joined  Co.  H  at  Ft.  Yuma, 
Cal.,  March  7,  75 ;  on  d.  s.  conducting  recruits  to  Prescott,  Ariz.  Ter.,  April  15, 
76;  on  detached  service  conducting  recruits  to  Tucson,  Ariz.,  Feb.  14.  77;  pro- 
ceeded from  Fort  Yuma,  C*l.,  to  join  General  O.  O.  Howard  in  the  field 
against  Chief  Joseph  and  the  Nez  Perce  Indians;  ordered  to  the  relief  of 
General  John  Gibbon  with  battalion  of  Artillery  and  Infantry  August  9,  77  ; 
during  this  campaign  and  up  to  the  time  of  returning  to  permanent  stations,  in- 
terval of  five  months,  marched  or  traveled  in  Ihe  aggregate  of  7500  miles;  ordered 
to  San  Diego  Barracks,  Cal.,  Nov.  18,  77,  remaining  till  June  11,  78,  when  or- 
dered by  telegram  to  join  Gen.  0.  0.  Howard  in  the  field  against  the  Bannock  In- 


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dians ;  proceeded  in  compliance  with  the  order  to  Fort  McDermit,  Nev.,  arriving 
June  24,  78;  ] eft  there  to  join  Gen.  Howard's  column  on  the  Upper  Columbia 
River  July  8,  78,  going  via  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  and  Portland,  Ore.,  to  Umatilla 
Landing  on  the  Columbia;  ordered  by  Gen.  Howard  to  command  the  steamer 
"  Spokane,"  Co.  H  and  field  battery;  patrolling  Upper  Columbia  and  Snake 
Rivers  July  26,  78,  during  which  time  all  available  boats  belonging  to  Bannock 
and  hostile  Indiana  were  destroyed,  preventing  the  Indians  from  crossing  the 
rivers  before  the  troops  had  attacked  them;  the  "Spokane"  being  discharged 
from  further  service,  he  joined  main  column  of  troops  at  Umatilla  Indian  Agency 
Aug.  3,  78;  rejoined  company  at  Benicia  Brks.,  Cal.,  where  it  had  taken  sta- 
tion on  return  from  Bannock  War ;  detached  to  conduct  guard  with  insane  sol- 
diers to  Washington,  D.  C.,  Jan.  21,  79 ;  at  Benicia  Brks.  till  March  6,  '80,  when 
ordered,  with  75  enlisted  men  and  two  officers,  to  proceed  to  Angel  Islend,  Cal., 
equipped  for  field  service  in  suppression  of  anticipated  riot  against  Chinese;  as- 
signed to  duty  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  March  21,  '80;  proceeded  with  company  to 
Fort  Bidwell,  Cal.,  July  20,  '80,  arriving  Aug.  3,  '81;  with  company  and  detach- 
ment Troop  G,  1st  Cav.,  constructing  military  telegraph  line  from  Fort  Bidwell, 
Cal.,  to  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  183  miles,  from  July  14  to  Sept.  19,  '82  ;  at  Fort 
Klamath  till  Sept.,  '83  ;  ordered  to  change  station  to  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  Dec.,  '86  ; 
to  Arizona  with  company  aiding  in  capture  of  Geronimo  ;  from  Fort  Lavejle,  A. 
T.,  to  Fort  Niobrara,  Neb.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  I.  G.  of  Gen.  Price's  Cav. 
Brig.,  Stahl's  Div.,  '61;  A.  I.  G.  and  Ordnance  Officer  3d  Separate  Brig.,  8th 
Army  Corps,  April  23,  '65;  A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  forGen.  Ayers  from  Jan.  21 
to  April  1,  '66 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Military  Com.  North  Carolina  and  A.  D.  C.  to 
Major  Gen.  J.  C.  Robinson,  U.  S.  A.,  to  Nov.  25,  '66;  Regimental  Adj.  8th  Inf. 
Nov.  21 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Mil.  Com.  of  N.  C.  (Gen.  J.  V.  Bomford,  Com.)  until  April 
20, '67,  when  that  command  was  discontinued;  Post  Adj.,  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Aug.  15, 
'67  ;  resigned  position  of  Reg.  Adj.  March  1,  '68.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Win- 
chester (or  Kearnstown)  March  23  ;  Winchester,  May  25;  Cedar  Mountain,  Aug. 
9;  Brandy  Station,  Aug.  20;  Kelly's  Ford,  Aug.  21;  skirmish  on  Rappahannock, 
Aug.  23  to  25;  Bull  Run,  second,  Aug.  30;  Groveton  and  Gainesville,  Aug.  28-29  ; 
Goose  Creek,  Sept.  18  ;  Antietam,  Sept.  17  ;  Aldie,  Oct.  9 ;  Lovettsville,  Oct.  21 ; 
Berry  ville,  Nov.  30;  Philomont,  Nov.  1 ;  Snicker's  Gap,  Nov.  2;  Bloomfield  and 
Union,  Nov.  2  and  3;  Upperville,  Nov.  3;  Little  Washington,  Nov.  15, '62 ; 
Brentsville,  Feb.  14  ;  Upperville,  June  21 ;  Hanover,  Pa.,  June  30  ;  Gettysburg, 
July  1  to  3;  Monterey  Gap  and  Sinithsburg,  Md.,  July  4;  Fairfield,  Pa.,  July  5  ; 
Hagerstown,  Md.,  July  6;  Williamsport,  July  6  ;  Boonsboro',  Md.,  July  7  and  9: 
Hagerstown,  Md.,  July  11;  Falling  Waters,  Md.,  July  14;  cavalry  raids  under 
Gen.  Bufordto  Madison  and  Louisa  Court-House,  '63;  Wilderness,  May  5  to  7 ; 
Spottsylvania  Court-House,  May  8  to  18  ;  North  Anna  River,  May  20  to  27  ;  Cold 
Harbor,  June  1  to  12;  siege  of  Petersburg,  June  15  to  19;  trenches  in  Iront  of 
Petersburg,  July  1  to  31  ;  mine  explosion  at  Petersburg,  July  30;  trenches  before 
Petersburg,  Aug.  1  to  31 ;  New  Market  Heights  (Laurel  Hill,  Chapin's  Farm  and 
Fort  Harrison),  Sept.  28  to  30;  Darbytown  Road,  Oct.  7  ;  reconnoissance Darby- 
town  Road,  Oct.  13 ;  Fair  Oaks  Oct.  27  to  28,  '64  ;  battle  of  Qamas  Meadows, 
Idaho,  Nez  Perce  Indian  campaign,  77.  Commands  hell — Co.  A,  8th  Inf.,  Dec. 
26,  '64,  to  Feb.  23,  '65;  Co.  A,  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Feb.  13,  '66,  to  June  5,  '66;  Co. 
K  and  post  of  Morganton,  N.  C.,  to  Sept.  6,  '66  ;  Co.  C  March  1,  '68,  to  Dec.  31,  '68  ; 
sub-post  of  Laurensville,  S.  C.,  to  Nov.  15, '68  ;  Co.  C  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  and 
David's  Island,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.  to  Dec.  27,  70  ;  Co.  C  at  Omaha  Brks.,  Neb., 
March  4,  73,  to  April  4,  73 ;  Co.  C  Nov.  4,  73,  to  Jan.  1,  74;  Co.  H  and  post  of 
Fort  Yuma,  Cal.,  Jan.  19,75;  Batt.  Art.  and  Inf.  ordered  to  the  relief  of  Gen. 
John  Gibbon,  7th  Inf.  Aug.  9,  77;  San  Diego  Brks.,  Cal.,  Nov.  18,  77,  to  June  1, 
78;  company  and  detachment  of  Troop  G,  1st  Cav.,  July  14  to  Sept.  19,  '82;  post 
of  Fort  Klamath,  Oregon,  Dec.  8,  '82,  to  Sept.  20,  '83. 

Wells,  Elijah  B.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Maj.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App. 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—  Pvt.,  C  *rp.,  Sgt.  .and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  H,  2d  Drag., 
April  8,  '58,  to  Oct.  15,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  July  17,  '62 ;  accepted  Oct.  15,  '62 ; 
Idt  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  '63  ;  Capt.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '6(j  (declined) ;  C_ipt.  2d  Cav.  May 


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7,  '67;  retired  Apr.  23,  79,  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  ran£— Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
June  9,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va.; 
Bvt.  Capt.  Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  .services  in  the  battle  of  Cedar 
Creek,  Va.;  Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the 
war. 

"Welsh,  Blanton  C.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  77 ;  graduated  June  13,  '82. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  June  13,  '82. 

Wesendorff,  Max  (Captain  1st  Cav.).  Born  in  Prussia,  Sept.  28,1836.  Re- 
tiring year  1900.  Appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  1st 
Wash.  Ter.  Inf.  Apr."  7,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  May  12,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  Jan. 
22,  '67;  accepted  April  1,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Apr.  21,  '68;  unassigned  Apr.  25,  '69; 
assigned  to  1st  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70  ;  Capt.  June  12,  '80. 

Wessells,  Henry  W.  Jr.  (Captain  3d  Cav.).    Born  in  N.  Y.,  Dec.  24,  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910.     Appointed  from  the  Army.     Actual  rank — Priv.  and  Senrt. 
COP.  K  and  D,  7th  Inf.,  March  1  to  Aug.  16,  '65;    2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  21. 
1st  Lieut.  July  21, '65;   accepted  Aug.  16,  '65;   transferred  to  Cavalry  arm  Dec. 
31.  70;  aligned  to  3d  Cav.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  Dec.  20,  72. 

Wessels,  Morris  C.  (Captnn  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed  from 
Mo.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  24th  U.  S.  Inf.  Dec.  18,  71;  accepted 
Jan.  24,  72;  1st  Lieut.  May  15,  77;  Capt.  Dec.  22,  '87. 

West,  Barringrton  K.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  App.  from 
Ky. ;  graduated  irom  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '82.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  6ih  CAV. 
June  13,  '82. 

West,  Frank  (Captain  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from  N.  Y. ;  gradu- 
ated from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  June  14,  72 ; 
1st  Lieut.  May  17,  76;  Capt.  Oct.  19,  '87. 

West,  Parker  W.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Cav.).  Born  in  Cal.  App.  from  La.; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '81.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d  Lieut.  3d 
Cav.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  26,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  '87. 

Western,  Charles  B.  (Captain  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan.  12,  1844. 
Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Priv. 
Co.  C,  8th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  May  29,  '62 ;  discharged  Sept.  10,  '62 ;  Sergt.  Co.  K, 
156th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  15. '62;  discharged  Feb.  11,  '64  ;  1st  Lieu*,  156th  New 
York  Infantry  Feb.  11,  '64 ;  Captain  October  18,  '64  ;  hon.  must,  out  Oct.  23,  '6i  ; 
2d  Lieut.  14tb  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66  ;  accepted  April  27,  '6C  ; 
Capt.  April  23,  79. 

Weston,  John  F.  (Captain  and  Com.  of  Sub  ).  Born  in  Kentucky  Nov.  13, 
1845.  Retiring  year  1909.  App.  from  Ky.—Civillife.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut. 
4th  Ky.  Cav.  Dec.  24,  '61;  Captain  Feb.  9,  '63;  Major  Nov.  1,  '64;  hon.  must, 
out  Aug.  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Cav.  Aug.  9,  '67;  accepted  Aug.  26,  '67;  1st 
Lieut.  Nov.  27,  '68 ;  Captain  Com.  Sub.  Nov.  24,  75 ;  accepted  Dec.  9,  75. 
Service— In  the  field  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  from  '61  to  '65;  with  Sully's 
expedition,  South  of  the  Arkansas  River  in  October  and  November,  '68,  and  with 
troop  D,on  Sheridan's  expedition  against  theCheyennes  in  the  Indian  Territory, 
Dec.,'68,  and  Jan. ,'69 ;  in  March,  '69,  with  Custer's  expedition  against  the  Chey- 
ennes  and  remained  with  Custer  until  July,  when  he  went  to  Camp  Supply  and 
at  once  returned  and  proceeded  to  Fort  Wallace,  reporting  for  duty  with  Yatps' 
Squadron  at  Major  General  Schofield's  Headquarters;  on  leave  from  Nov.  15,  '69, 
to  Jan.  1,  70;  was  at  Fort  Barker  until  March,  when  with  Weir's  troop  moved  to 
Scandinavia,  on  theRepublican  River,  and  remained  in  the  field  under  Custer  do- 
ing varied  duties;  late  in  the  fall  proceeded  to  Fort  Leavenworth;  appointed  to 
the  command  of  L  troop  at  Yorkville,  S.  C.,  and  at  Jackson  Barracks,  La.,  until 
April,  73,  when  he  joined  Custer  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  proceeding  to  Yankton, 
thence  to  Fort  Rice,  D.  T.,  where  General  Stanley  was  concentrating  troopa  for 
the  Yellowstone  expedition,  which  lasted  until  the  fall  of  73;  returning  to  Fort 
Lincoln,  D.  T. ;  from  Yankton  to  Rice,  to  the  Yellowstone  and  return  ;  L  troop, 
directed  by  Lieut.  Chas.  Braden  or  Lieut.  We-Oon,  built  up  every  bridge  and 
culvert,  made  every  piece  of  road  that  was  necessary  to  facilitate  Custer'a 


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movements,  and  for  ita  suddenness  to  the  relief  of  Ouster,  Aug.  4,  and  its  con- 
duct in  action,  Aug.  11,  it  was  highly  spoken  of;  at  the  Art.  School  and  he  graduated 
in  the  Class  of  75;  in  July,75,  rejoined  regiment,  and  in  Aug.  assumed  com- 
mand of  L  troop,  proceeding  to  Fort  Totten,  D.  T. ;  on  duty  as  depot  C.  S.  at 
St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Nov.,  75,  to  July,  76,  when  he  was  ordered  to  report  as 
C.  C.  S.  to  General  Terrey  in  the  field ;  reported  at  Powder  River,  and  was 
ordered  to  Buford  to  provide  cattle  for  his  command  and  the  command  of  Gen. 
Crook  ;  ordered  to  St.  Paul,  thence  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  as  P,  and  D.  C.  S.,  where 
he  remained  until  spring,  when  he  received  orders  to  inspect  subsistence  stores 
from  Randall  to  Buford,  on  the  Mo.  River,  and  then  report  as  C.  C.  S.  to  Gen. 
N.  A.  Miles  as  C.  C.  O. ;  remained  with  the  General  until  Sept.,  77,  when  he 
proceeded  under  orders  to  Helena,  M.  T.,  where  he  remained  as  P.  and  D.  C.  S. 
until  Nov.,  '81,  a  part  of  which  time  served  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  District 
of  Montana,  under  Generals  Gibbon  and  Brooks;  ordered  to  Boston,  Miss.,  as 
P.  and  D.  C.  S. ;  in  July,  '84,  reported  to  Gen.  Crook  in  Arizona  as  C.  C.  S. 
of  that  department,  remaining  in  that  office  under  Generals  Crook  and  Miles 
until  Oct.,  '88  ;  this  period  embraced  the  series  of  expedition!  into  Old  Mexico, 
and  campaigns  against  the  Apaches  under  Geronimo  in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona; 
in  Dec.,  '88,  reached  New  Orleans,  La.,  and  went  on  duty  as  P.  and  D.  C.  S. ; 
Honorably  mentioned — Relating  to  the  action  at  Resaca,  the  following  com- 
munications passed : 

HEADQUARTERS  U.  S.  FORCES,  RESACA,  GA.,  Oct.  13,  '64. 
L.  D.  WATKINR,  Colonel  Commanding  Cavalry  Brigade : 

Colonel : — The  General  Commanding  wishes  you  to  convey  to  the  brave  men  who  have  just  charged  and 
captured  the  rebel  skirmish  line,  which  has  been  so  aunaying  during  the  day,  his  high  regards  for  their  dar- 
ing and  dashing  conduct.  I  am,  Colonel, 

Very  respectfully, 
Copy  Your  most  obedient, 

A.  G.  ROBINSON,  (Sgd)          .    WM.  W.  MCCAMMON, 

Major  and  Quartermaster  U.  S.  A.  A.  4.  General. 

HEADQUARTERS  3RD  BRIGADE,  IST  DIVISION  CAVALRY,  RESACA,  Oct.  13,  '64. 
CAPTAIN  JOHN  F.  WESTON,  ilk  Kentucky  Cavalry  : 

I  with  great  pleasure  indorse  General  Raum's  complimentary  notice,  and  say  that  the  conduct  of  yourself 
and  men  deserve  the  highest  praise. 
Copy 

A.  G.  ROBINSON,  (Sgd)  LEWIS  D.  WATKINS, 

Major  and  Quartermaster  U.  S.  A.  Colonel  Commanding  Brigade. 

Was  personally  and  officially  complimented  by  General  Custer  for  services  on  the 
expedition  for  the  relief  of  General  Custer  Aug.,  73.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  A.  G.  of  Sully's  Expedition  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Wallace  July,  '69;  Reg.  Q.  M.  7th  Cav.  Jan.  1,  71,  to  Feb.  29,  72.  Battles, 
skirmishes,  etc. — May  5,  '62,  Lebanon,  Tenn.,had  horse  shot;  mounted  another  and 
continued  the  pursuit  of  General  John  Morgan's  command  to  the  Cumberland 
River;  in  Sept.  and  Oct.,  '62,  had  several  skirmishes  incident  to  General  Bragg's 
invasion  of  Tenn.  and  Ky. ;  Mareh  6,  '63,  at  Rutherford  Creek  and  Spring  Hill, 
Tenn. ;  April  9th,  near  Franklin,  Tenn.;  April  27,  '63,  near  Carter  Creek,  Tenn.  ; 
June  at  Triune,  Tenn. ;  in  front  of  Franklin  on  the  Columbia  Road  ;  at  Guy's 
Gap  and  Shelby  ville,  Tenn. ;  Sept.  14,  '63,  at  Broomtown  Valley,  Ga. ;  Sept.  20th  at 
Chickamauga,  near  Crawfish  Springs,  Tenn. ;  Dec.  12,  '63,  at  Lafayette,  Ga. ;  Dec. 
27,  '63,  at  McLemore's  Cove,  Ga. ;  these,  with  skirmishes  incident  to  maintaining 
the  line  of  supplies  to  General  Thomas,  made  the  year  but  a  battle  and  a  march ; 
during  the  spring  and  the  summer  of  '64  had  several  light  skirmishes  in  protect- 
ing the  line  of  railroad  south  of  Resaca,  Ga. ;  Oct.  13,  '64,  in  action  at  Resaca, 
and  later  in  Oct.  at  Summerville,  Ga.,  and  at  Gadsden,  Ala. ;  Jan.  1st  in  action  at 
Hopkinsville,  Ky. ;  April  3d  at  Centerville,  Ala.,  and  April  12th  in  front  of  and 
through  Montgomery,  Ala. ;  April  13th  in  command  of  two  hundred  cavalry ; 
forced  a  crossing  of  the  Coosa  River  ;  had  a  sharp  engagement  between  the  Coosa 
and  Tallapoosa  Rivers;  captured  a  small  fleet  cf  steamers  loaded  with  supplies  for 
General  Forrest's  command;  these  he  took  to  Montgomery,  Ala.,  where  he  reported 
to  General  Jas.  H.  Wilson,  under  whose  instructions  he  had  been  acting.  This 
was  his  last  fight,  and  he  was  honorably  mustered  out  with  the  regiment  August 
21,  1865.  Commands  held— Command  of  Troop  L,  7th  Cav.,  August,  75. 


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Wetherill,  Alexander  Macomb  (Captain  6th  Inf.).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa., 
May  23,  1845.  Retiring  year  1909.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
— 2d  Lieut.  6th  Inf.  May  9,  '67;  accepted  May  15,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  April  28,  75  ; 
Capt.  Jan.  3,  '90.  Service— At  Fort  Stevenson,  D.  T.,  75  to  '80 ;  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  '87  to  '90;  at  Fort  Lewie,  Col.,  to .  Staff  position*  occupied — A. 

A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Stevenson,  D.  T.,  May  1,  75,  to  June  30,  '80  ;  R.  Q.  AI.  6th  Inf. 
and  A.  A.  Q.  M.  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  from  March  1,  '87,  to  Feb.  1.  "!><>. 
History — Grandson  of  Major  General  Alexander  Macomb,  U.  S.  Army;  enlisted 
as  private  in  Capt.  Landis'  Independent  Company  Vol.  Art.  Sep.  15,  '62;  served 
in  defense  of  Penna.  at  Chambersburg;  hon.  discharged  with  company  Sep.  26, 
'62;  appointed  aid  U.  S.  coast  survey  Nov.  26,  '62;  served  with  North  and  South 
Atlantic  Blockading  Squadron,  IT.  S.  Navy,  during  the  war;  resigned  Aug.  1,  '»'.<;. 

Wever,  Benjamin  S.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  App.  from  N. 
Y.  Graduated  Irom  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '80.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut  1st  Inf.  June 
12,  '80;  1st  Lieut,  April  14,  '87. 

Wham,  Joseph  W.  (M.ijor  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  111.,  Jan.  18,  1840. 
Retiring  year  1904.  App.  from  111.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  and  Sgt.  ( '  >. 
G,  21st  111  Inf.,  June  10,  '61,  to  July  27,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  21st  III.  Inf.  July 
'65;  hon.  must.  out.  Dec.  16,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  35th  Inf.  May  22,  '67;  accepted  May 
31,  '67;  hon.  discharged  Jan.  1,  71;  Major  and  Paymaster  March  3,  77;  accepted 
March  6,  77. 

Wharton,  John  S.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.)  Born  in  X.  Y.  Retired.  App.  from  N . 
Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut.  14th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted  June  28, 
'61;  Capt,  June  30, '65 ;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  assigned  to  19th  Inf.  Deo. 
70  ;  retired  Dec.  18,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt,  Aug.  30,  '62,  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run  (2d),  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — A. 
D.  C.  May  27,  '69,  to  Aug.  20,  '85. 

Wheato -,  Charles  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Rhode  Island  May  31,  1835. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  K.  I. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  2-1  M 
Inf.  May  25,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  2U.  '«>2;  Capt.  and  C  »m.  of  Sub.  (Vol.)  July 
17,  '62;  accepted  July  27,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  Com.  of  Sub  (Vol  )  June  9,  '(i 
Jan.  8,  '66  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  31,  '66;  Capt.  33d  Inf.  July  17,  '67;  accepted 
Aug.  12,  '67;  unassigned  May  3,  '69;  assigned  to  23d  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  retired 
June  22,  '89.  Brevet  rank — Brevet  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious  serv- 
ices in  his  department  during  the  war;  Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  and  Col.  Vol.  Dec.  1, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  subsistence  department.  Honor- 
ably mentioned — In  "  Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in  reports  on  the  battle  of  Antie- 
tam,  vol.  xix.  series  1,  part  1,  pp.  495-7.  Service — In  the  field  in  Virginia  and  the 
Shenandoah  Valley  '61-2 ;  Insp.  of  Sub.  Dept.  of  the  South  Aug.,  '63,  to  Feb.,  '64 ; 
Chief  C.  S.  in  the  field  in  Florida  '64;  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.  in  the  field,  Army  of 
the  James,  July,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  Acting  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.  25th  Corps  Jan.. 
to  June,  '65;  Lieut.  Col.,  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.  25th  Corps  June,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '66, 
and  of  the  Dist.  of  the  Rio  Grande,  Texas;  joined  regiment  Sept.,  '67,  at  At- 
lanta, Ga.,  and  on  company  and  garrison  duty  at  that  station  to  Dec.,  '67 ;  Pro- 
visional Secretary  of  State  and  Comptroller  General  of  State  of  Georgia  Dec.,  '67, 
to  Aug.,  '68,  uncier  reconstruction  laws;  at  Huntsville  and  Jacksonville,  Ala., 
Aug.,  '68,  to  March,  '69;  and  on  duty  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  March,  '69,  to  May,  '69; 
unassigned  May  3,  '69;  and  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Virginia,  and  recruiting  at 
Boston,  Mass.,  May,  '69,  to  Feb.,  71 ;  assigned  to  23d  Inf.  Jan.  1,  71 ;  joined  at 
Fort  Colville,  Wash.  Ty.,  May  21,  71,  to  June,  72 ;  en  route  for  Dept.  of  Arizona 
June,  72,  and  in  Arizona,  station  Camp  Hualpai,  to  May,  73;  at  Fort  Yuma, 
Cal.,  May,  73,  to  July,  74;  en  route  for,  and  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  July,  74. 
to  May,  75;  at  camp  on  Pawnee  Reservation  Neb.,  May  to  Aug.,  75;  and  at 
Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  May,  76 ;  en  route  for,  and  at  Fort  McPheraon,  Neb., 
May  to  Oct.,  76;  in  winter  campaign,  under  Gen.  Crook,  against  Sioux  Indians, 
Oct.,  76,  to  Jan.,  77 ;  on  duty  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  to  Feb.,  77  ;  at  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kansas,  Feb.,  77,  to  Feb.,  79;  and  en  route  for  Camp  on  North 
Fork  Canadian  River,  Indian  Ty.,  Feb.  and  March,  79;  in  camp  and  cantonment 
North  Fork  Canadian  River,  Indian  Ty.,  March,  79,  to  Sept.,  '80 ;  on  recruiting 


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detail  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Oct.,  '80,  to  Oct.,  '82;  at  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  Oct.,  '82,  to 
June,  '84 ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  June,  '84,  to  Feb.,  '89 ;  at  International  Encamp- 
ment, Chicago,  111.,  Oct.,  '87;  and  in  camp  with  State  Troops  Michigan  at  Mack- 
inac  Island,  Mich.,  July,  '88;  retired  June  22,  '89,  for  disability  contracted  in  line 
of  duty.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  D.  C.  in  the  Florida  campaign  '64. 
Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — In  actions  at  Newtown,  Bartonsville,  Kernstown  Heights 
and  Winchester,  Va.,  in  March,  April  and  May,  '62 ;  engaged  in  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  Rappahannock  Station,  South  Mountain,  Antietam  and  Chancellors- 
ville,  Va. ;  in  the  Florida  campaign,  and  engaged  in  the  batlle  of  Olustee  and 
action  of  King's  Road,  Fla.,  '64;  Army  of  the  James  July,  '64,  to  Jan.,  '65;  pres- 
ent at  attack  on  Fort  Darling,  and  actions  of  Deep  Bottom,  Laurel  Hill,  Fort  Harri- 
son, New  Market  Heights,  siege  of  Petersburg  and  Richmond,  operations  around 
Richmond,  Va.,  and  occupation  of  same  on  the  morning  of  April  3,  '65.  G>m- 
mands held— Fort  Colville,  W.  T.,  May  21,  71,  to  June,  '72 ;  Fort  Yuma.  Cal.,  May, 
'73,  to  July,  '74;  camp  on  Pawnee  Reservation,  Neb.,  May  to  Aug.,  '75;  canton- 
ment on  North  Fork  of  Canadian  River,  Ind.  Ter.,  at  various  times  between  March, 
'79,  and  Sept.,  '80  ;  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  at  various  times  between  Oct.,  '82,  and  June, 
'84 ;  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  at  various  times  between  June,  '84,  and  Feb.,  '89. 

Wheaton,  Frank  (Colonel  2d  Inf.,  Bvt.  Major  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  R. 
I.  May  8,  1833.  Retiring  year  1897.  Appointed  from  R.  I.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— 1st  Lieut.  1st  Cav.  March  3,  '55  ;  accepted  July  20,  '55 ;  Capt.  4th  Cav. 
March  1,  '61 ;  Major  2d  Cav.  Nov.  5,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  39th  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  ac- 
cepted Nov.  15,  '66;  trans,  to  21st  Inf.  March  15,  '69 ;  C  .1.  2d  Inf.  Dec.  15,  74  ; 
Lieut.  Col.  2d  R.  I.  Vol.  Inf.  July  10,  '61 ;  Col.  July  21,  '61 ;  Brig.  Gen.  Nov.  29, 
'62  ;  accepted  Dec.  14,  '62 ;  hon.  must.  out.  April  30,  '66.  Brevet  rank— Brevet 
Lieutenant  Colonel  U.  S.  Army  May  5,  '64,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  at 
the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va. ;  Colonel  U.  S.  Army  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Cedar  Creek,  Va. ;  Brigadier  General  U. 
S.  Army  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  mtritorious  services  at  the  capture  of 
Petersburg,  Va. ;  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  Army  March  13,  '65,  for  gal.  and  mer.  services 
in  the  field  during  the  war;  Major  General  U.S.  Vols.  Oct.  19,  '64,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  the  Opequan,  Fisher's  Hill,  and  Middle- 
ton,  Va.  Service — At  Jefferson  Barracks,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Nov.,  '55;  Ft.  Leaven- 
worth  and  in  quelling  Kansas  border  troubles  to  Aug.,  '56  ;  escorting  Sioux  cap- 
tive chiefs  to  Fort  Kearney,  Neb.,  Aug.,  '55,  and  engaged  in  action  with  Cheyenne 
Indians  on  Wood  River,  near  Ft.  Kearney;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth  Nov.,  '56;  on 
reg.  recruiting  service  to  Feb.,  '57 ;  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  to  May,  '57 ;  on 
Cheyenne  expedition  to  July,  '57  ;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Nov.,  '57  ;  and 
at  Washington,  D.  C.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  while  organizing  the 
Utah  expedition,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  till  May,  '58;  with  regiment  en  route 
to  Council  Grove,  I.  T.,  and  Ft.  Gibson,  C.  N.,  and  in  the  protection  of  Fort  Ar- 
buckle,  C.  N. ;  scouting  duty,  on  survey  of  the  Military  Reservation  of  Fort 
Arbuckle  and  establishment  of  FortCobb,  I.  T.,  to  April,  '60;  on  general  recruit- 
ing service,  mustering  and  inspecting  duty,  Albany,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  '61 ;  in  the 
field  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  to  '65  ;  organizing  regiment  and  at  New 
Orleans,  La.,  Dec.,  '66,  to  Sept.,  '67;  member  of  Retiring  Bo  ird,  New  York  City, 
March  to  Nov.,  '68  ;  at  Fort  Sherman,  Idaho,  Dec.,  74,  to  'a6 ;  at  Fort  Omaha, 

'86  to .     Staff  positions  occupied — Adjutant,  Quartermaster  and  Commissary 

of  Subsistence  on  the  staff  of  Major  Sedgwick,  commanding  centre  column 
Cheyenne  expedition,  to  July,  '57 ;  Regimenial  Quartermaster  and  Aide-de-Camp 
to  Colonel  Summer,  commanding  the  expedition  ;  Aide-de-Camp  to  General 
Smith,  commanding  Department  of  the  West,  Nov.  25,  '57,  till  his  death,  May  17, 
'58;  Aide-de-Camp  to  General  Harney,  commanding  Utah  expedition,  to  Au<r., 
'58  ;  Adjutant  and  Quartermaster  for  Major  Emory,  en  route  to  Fort  Gibson,  C.  N. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  action  with  Cheyenne  Indians  on  Wocd 
River,  near  Ft.  Kearney,  Neb.,  Aus?.,  '55  ;  actions  of  Solomon's  Fork  and  near 
Grand  Saline  in  Cheyenne  expedition  of '57  ;  at  the  battle  of  first  Bull  Run,  Va., 
July,  '61  ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  building  Fort  Slocum,  to 
March,  '62  ;  in  the  Peninsular  campaign  aud  engaged  at  the  actions  of  Young's 

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Mills,  Warwick  Court-House,  Lee's  Mills,  siege  of  Yorktown,  battle  of  Williams- 
burg,  actions  of  Slatersville,  White  House,  New  Bridge,  Mechanicsville,  Oak 
Grove,  battle  of  Seven  Pines,  action  of  Sycamore  Church,  battles  of  Charles  City 
Cross  Roads,  Malvern  Hill,  and  action  at  Harrison's  Landing,  Va.;  engaged  at 
the  battles  of  second  Bull  Run,  actions  at  Chantilly  and  Germantown,  attack  on 
Maryland  Heights,  battle  of  Antietam,  action  of  Williamsport,  and  battle  of 
Fredericksburg;  engaged  at  the  storming  of  Marye's  Heights,  battles  of  Sale  ui 
Church,  Gettysburg,  actions  of  Fairfield,  Funkstown,  Wihiatnsport,  battle  of 
Rappahannock  Station,  operations  at  Mine  Run,  and  action  of  Locust  Grove  ;  en- 
gaged in  the  defense  of  Harper's  Ferry,  actions  of  Halltown,  Charlestown,  battles 
of  the  Wilderness,  Spottsvlvania  Court-House,  North  Anna,  Tolopotomy,  Cold 
Harbor,  Petersburg,  Weldon  Railroad,  and  Ream's  Station  ;  at  the  actions  of 
Snicker's  Gap,  Charlestown,  and  battle  of  the  Opequan  ;  engaged  at  the  battles 
of  Fisher's  Hill,  Cedar  Creek,  Hatcher's  Run,  Armstrong's  Mills,  capture  of 
Petersburg,  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  and  capitulation  of  Appomattox  Court- 
House,  Va.  ;  with  division  en  route  to  North  Carolina,  to  operate  against  the  rebel 
General  Johnson,  and  on  the  march  to  Washington,  D.  C.  Commands  held  —  Bri- 
gade and  Division  Commander  from  '62  to  '65;  commanded  12  regiments  of  the 
6th  Corps  in  the  attack  on  rebel  Gen.  Early  in  front  of  Washington,  D.  C.;  com- 
manding Territories  of  Nebraska,  Dakota  and  Montana,  headquarters  Fort  Lar- 
arnie,  D.  T.,  and  Omaha,  Neb.,  Aug.,  '65,  to  May,  '66  ;  commanded  regiment  and 
Post  of  New  Orleans,  La.,  Dec.,  ^66,  to  Sept.,  '67. 

Wheaton,  Loyd  (Captain  20th  Infantry  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in 
Michigan,  July  15,  '38.  Retiring  year  1902  ;  appointed  from  Illinois  —  Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—  1st  Sergt.  Co.  E,  8th  111.  Inf.,  April  20,  '61  ;  discharged  July  24,  '61  ; 
1st  Lieut.  8th  111.  Inf.  July  25,  '61  ;  Capt.  March  25,  '62  ;  Major  Aug.  28,  '63  ; 
Lieut.  Col.  Dec.  2,  '64  ;  Col.  March  8,  '66  (not  mustered)  ;  hon.  must,  out  Mav 
4,  '66;  Capt.  34th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  20,  '66;  unassigned  April  14, 
'69;  assigned  to  20th  Inf.  Sep^t.  1,  '69.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Major  U.  S.  A.  Mar. 
2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.  ;  Bvt. 
Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
assault  on  Fort  Blakely,  Ala.;  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  V.  March  26,  •«;">,  for  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  against  the  city  of  Mobile  and  its  de- 
fenses. Honorably  mentioned  —  In  the  Records  of  Rebellion,"  in  report  on  bat- 
tle of  Shiloh,  vol.  x.  part  i.  p.  127  ;  capture  of  Vicksburg,  vol.  xxiv.  part  i.  p.  649, 
as  far  as  published  ;  for  services  in  suppressing  Fenian  raid  and  capture  of 
raiders  on  the  Province  of  Manitoba,  October,  '71  ;  received  the  thanks,  officially, 
of  Major-General  W.  S.  Hancock,  Commander  Department  of  Dakota,  and  of 
the  British  Government,  conveyed  by  the  British  Minister  at  Washington, 
through  the  Secretary  of  War,  also  thanks  of  the  Lieutenant-Governor  of  Mani- 
toba. Service  —  In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the  rebellion  '61,  to  '65  ;  in  western 
Louisiana  and  eastern  Texas  until  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service  May  4, 
'66;  at  Nashville  and  Chattanooga,  Tennessee,  and  Grenada,  Mississippi,  Octo- 
ber, '66,  until  May,  '67  ;  on  reconstruction  duty  in  Mississippi,  May,  '(57,  to  Oct., 
'67,  at  Corinth,  Miss.,  until  April,  '69;  at  Headquarters  Department  of  Mississippi 
until  Sept.,  '69;  at  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '69;  at  Fort  Abercrombie, 
Dak.,  Nov.,  '69,  to  May,  '70  ;  established  post  of  Fort  Pembina,  Dak.  ;  at  post  70- 
73;  suppressed  Fenian  raid  and  captured  raiders  on  the  Province  of  Manitoba, 
Oct.,  '71;  in  Custer's  expedition  to  the  Black  Hills,  July  and  Au<r.,  74;  at 
Fort  Pembina,  Dak.,  until  Sept.,  76  ;  on  recruiting  service  to  Nov.,  78  ;  at  San 
Antonio,  Texas,  to  April,  79;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  Nov.,  '81;  at  Fort 
Hays,  Kansas,  to  July,  '83;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  Instructor  Infantry 
Tactics,  School  of  Infantry  and  Cavalry,  until  May,  '85  ;  at  Fort  Assinniboine, 
Mon.,  until  Aug.,  '86  ;  at  Camp  Poplar'  River,  Hon.,  from  '86  to  -  .  Staff 


tinns  occupied—  A.  D.  C.  and  Eng.  Officer  to  Brig-Gen.  E.  A.  Paine,  U.  S.  Vol., 
Oct.,  '61,  to  Feb.,  '62  ;  A.  A.  I.  G.  Logan's  (3d)  Div.,  17th  Army  Corps,  April  19, 
'63;  A.  A.  I.  G.  17th  Army  Corps,  during  Aug.,  '63  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  Mjy.-Gen.  John 
A.  Logan,  Nov.,  '63;  senior  A.  D.  C.  in  field,  Acting  Judge  Advocate  and  Pro- 
vost Marshal,  staff  of  Maj.  -Gen.  Logan,  commanding  15th  Army  Corps,  Dec., 


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'63,  to  April,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — At  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  wounded, 
April  6,  '62  ;  in  the  campaign  of  Vicksburg  and  participated  in  battles  of  Ray- 
mond, Jackson,  Champion's  Hill  and  the  siejre  of  Vicksburg  ;  in  action  at  Jack- 
son, Miss.,  July,  '64;  in  campaign  against  Mobile  and  defenses  and  present  at 
siege  of  Spanish  Fort,  and  in  assault  on  Fort  Blakeley,  Alabama,  April  9,  '65. 
Commands  held — Commanding  8th  111.  Inf.  in  western  Louisiana  and  eastern 
Texas,  until  mustered  out  of  volunteer  service,  May  4,  '66;  commanding  post 
at  Corinth,  Miss,  until  April,  '69 ;  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  Oct.-Nov.,  '69 ;  Fort 

Perabina,  Dak.,  '70  to  73  ;  Camp  Poplar  River,  Mont.,  from  '86  to .    History 

— Civil  Engineer  before  entering  service. 

Wheelan,  James  N.  (Captain  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.,  Dec.  6,  1837.  Retir- 
ing year  1901.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Sgt.  Co.  A, 
1st  N.  Y.  M.  Rif.,  July  18,  '61,  to  Dec.  7,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  N.  Y.  M.  Rif.,  Dec.  7, 
'61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  7,  '62 ;  Maj.  Aug.  13,  '62 ;  Lieut.-Col.  1st  N.  Y.  M.  Rif.,  Aug.  17, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  24,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.,  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April 

9,  '66  ;    1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66  ;    Capt.  Dec.  15,  '73.     Brevet  raw£— Bvt  Col.  Vol., 
March  13.  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Wheeler,  Charles  B.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  at  Matteson,  Illinois, 
May  3,  1865.  Retiring  year  1929.  Appointed  from  Minn.  Graduated  at  Mil. 
Academy,  Class  of '87.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  5th  Art,  June  12,  '87.  Service — 
Served  at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.  H.  Staff  positions  occupied— All  the  post  staff 
positions  at  Fort  Schuyler.  Commands  held — Battery  M  from  April  2,  '88,  to  Aug. 

10.  '88:  and  from  March  10  to  June  1.  '89. 

"Wheeler,  Daniel  D.  (Captain  Asst.  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Vt.,  Ju!yl2, 
1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  Vt.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  4th  Vt.  Inf.,  Sept.  21,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  21,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Sept. 
21,  '64;  Capt,  A.  A.  G.  June  30,  '64;  accepted  Sept.  22,  '64;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  Dec. 
27,  '64;  accepted  May  16,  '65 ;  Lieut.-Col.  A.  A.  G.  May  26  to  June  11,  '66  ;  hon. 
must,  out  Oct.  19,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Art.,  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Oct.  31, 
'66 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb  12,  '67  ;  Capt,  A.  Q.  M.  July  2,  '79;  accepted  July  5,  79. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Salem  Heights  and  Cold  Harbor,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Vols.,  Sept.  29,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  campaign  of  '64  ;  Bvt.  Col.  Vols.,  Dec.  1, 
'65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Honorably  mentioned — In  the  "  Records 
of  Rebellion."  series  1,  vol.  xix  ,  page  408,  report  of  Brig.-Genl.  W.  T.  H.  Brooks, 
U.  S.  A.,  on  South  Mountain  and  Antietam  :  "The  conduct  of  the  troops  on  this 
occasion  is  worthy  of  commendation.  Exposed  to  a  plunging  fire  of  artillery  while 
passing  over  a  space  of  a  mile  and  more,  and  afterward  to  that  of  the  enemy's 
sharpshooters,  not  the  least  hesitancy  was  observed.  It  gives  me  pleasure  to  call 
especial  attention  to  the  good  conduct  of  ....  and  Lieut.  D.  D.  Wheeler,  of 
my  personal  staff,  who  were  active  in  the  discharge  of  their  respective  duties;" 
series  1,  vol.  xxi.,  page  527,  report  of  Brig.-Genl.  W.  T.  H.  Brooks,  U.  S.  A.,  on 
Frederieksburg,  Va. :  "  The  officers  of  my  personal  staff  are  entitled  to  my 
thanks  for  their  activity,  gallantry  and  general  pood  conduct  throughout  those 
critical  days.  They  are  ....  and  Lieut.  D.  D.  Wheeler,  4th  Vermont  Vols. ;  " 
series  1,  vol.  xxi.,  page  569,  report  of  Brig.-Genl.  Wm.  T.  H.  Brooks,  U.  S.  A., 
near  White  Oak  Church,  Va. :  "  To  the  members  of  my  personal  staff  my 
thanks  are  due  and  I  respectfully  commend  their  services  to  the  notice  of  the 
Government.  Their  faithfulness,  zeal  and  intelligence  have  been  exhibited  on 
many  fields.  They  are  ....  and  Lieut.  D.  D.  Wheeler,  4th  Vermont  Vols., 
aides-de-camp.  All  constantly  on  the  field  with  me;"  series  1,  vol.  xxiii.,  page 
675,  report  of  Maj.-Genl.  Wm.  T.  H.  Brooks,  U.  S.  A.,  Comdg.  Dept.  of  the  Monon- 
gahela.  "  My  thanks  are  due  to  ....  and  Lieut.  D.  D.  Wheeler,  aids-de-camp 
4th  Vermont  Vols.,  the  only  officers  of  my  staff  with  me,  for  the  energy  and  zeal 
displayed  in  the  discharge  of  their  respective  duties;"  recommended  for  and 
promoted  to  1st  Lieut,  for  services  at  battle  of  Lee's  Mills;  commended  by  Genl. 
Brooks  at  inspection  of  Brigade  while  in  command  of  Co.  at  Harrison's  Landing  ;• 
at  Cold  Harbor  Gen.  Emery  Upton  made  application  for  his  promotion  to  Capt. 
and  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.;  the  promotion  was  received,  but  on  Gen.  Ord's  application 


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to  War  Dept.  he  was  directed  to  report  to  him  for  duty ;  at  Petersburg  Genl.  L. 
A.  Grant,  comd'g  the  Vt.  Brigade,  desired  to  recommend  him  for  promotion  to 
Capt.  and  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.  of  Vols.,  and  ask  for  his  assignment  to  the  Vt.  Brigade, 
but  having  been  recommended  bv  Gen.  Upton  at  Cold  Harbor  for  that  rank,  he 
had  to  decline.  Service — His  volunteer  regiment,  the  4th  Vt.  Vols.,  was  one  of 
the  regiments  of  the  Vermont  Brigade,  Gen.  W.  T.  H.  Brooks,  commanding, 
which  served  in  Gen.  VVm.'F.  (Baldy)  Smith's  Division  of  the  6th  Army  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  from  '61  till  '65 ;  he  graduated 
from  the  Art.  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  in  73  ;  was  Military  Instructor  at  Indiana 
Asbury  University,  Greencastle,  Ind.,  for  two  years,  when  appointed  Captain  and 
Asst.  Quartermaster;  stationed  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  from  Oct.  1,  79,  to  May,  '80  ; 
Depot  Qm.at  Yankton,  D.  T.,  from  May,  '80,  to  Dec.  1,  '81 ;  Depot  Qm.  at  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  irom  Dec.,  '81,  till  Dec.  5,  '83  ;  Post  Qra.  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  from  Dec. 
11,  '83,  until  June,  '85  ;  Asst.  to  Chief  Qm.,  Div.  of  the  Pacific,  from  June,  '85,  to 

Dec.  10,  '89 ;    Asst.  to  Chief  Qm.,  Dept.  of  Arizona,  from  January  6,  '90,  to . 

Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Brooks,  Aug.  31,  '62,  to  July 
14,  '64;  Adjt.  Gen.  18th  Corps  ;  Adit,  Gen.  of  25th  Corps;  in  the  spring  of '66  he 
became  A.  A.  G.  to  Gen.  Geo.  W.  Getty.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
Virginia  Peninsular  campaign,  taking  part  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown  ;  volunteered 
his  services  for  the  battle  of  Lee's  Mills,  and  was  recommended  and  promoted  to 
1st  Lieut,  for  that  battle ;  he  took  part  in  the  battle  of  Williamsburg,  the  action 
of  Meadow  Bridge,  battle  of  Golding's  farm  and  other  actions  incident  to  the  in- 
vestment of  Richmond;  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Savage  Station,  White  Oak 
Swamp,  Malvern  Hill,  and  othtr  actions  of  the  "Seven  Days'"  campaign  ;  in  the 
second  battle  of  Bull  Run  and  in  the  Maryland  campaign,  being  engaged  in  the 
action  of  Sugar  Loaf  Mountain  and  in  the  battles  of  Crampton's  Gap  and  Antietam  ; 
took  part  in  the  march  to  Falmouth  and  both  Burnside's  and  Hooker's  Rap- 
pahannock  campaign,  being  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Fredtricksburg,  "  The  Mud 
March,"  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville,  and  was  with  the  advance  of  the  Sixth 
Corps  at  the  second  crossing  of  the  Rappahannock  River;  as  also  in  the  action  on 
the  railroad  leading  from  Fredericksburg  to  Richmond,  the  storming  of  Marye'a 
Heights,  and  the  battle  of  Salem  Heights,  where  he  had  a  horse  shot  under  him  ; 
engaged  in  the  first  and  second  attacks  and  the  capture  of  the  Richmond  And 
Petersburg  Railroad,  the  action  of  Swift  Creek,  and  the  battles  of  Drury's  Blutf 
and  Cold  Harbor;  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor  he  was  wounded  and  had  a  horse 
shot  under  him  ;  was  with  the  command  that  capture^  the  defenses  of  Petersburg 
under  Gen.  Smith  ;  engaged  in  the  repulse  of  the  assault  of  Fort  Harrison,  Sept. 
30,  and  assault  of  the  enemy's  lines  on  the  Williamsburg  and  Nine  Mile  roads 
Oct.  30,  '64,  the  first  Fort  Fisher  expedition,  and  other  actions  on  the  north  side 
of  the  James  River  incidental  to  the  investment  and  capture  of  Richmond ;  en- 
gaged in  the  battle  of  Chapin's  Farm,  where  Gen.  Ord  was  wounded  ;  was  Asst. 
Adjt.  Gen.  of  Gen.  Weitzel's  command,  consisting  of  all  the  troops  north  of  the 
Appomattox  River  during  the  final  operations  against  the  insurgent  army  under 
Gen.  R.  E.  Lee,  Mar.-Apr.  9,  '65,  and  as  such  published  the  first  order  issued  by  a 
Union  general  in  Richmond  after  its  capture.  Commands  held — In  command  of 
Co.  C,  4th  Vt.  Vol.  Inf.,  at  Harrison's  Landing. 

Wheeler,  Fred.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Wis.  Appointed  from 
Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,74 ;  graduated  June  14, 78.  Actual  rank— 
Add.  2d  Lieut  4th  Cav.  June  14,  78 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  78 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov. 
1,  '81. 

Wheeler,  George  M.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Oct.  9,  1842.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Colorado.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '62 ; 
graduated  June  18, '66.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  E  ig.  June  18, '66  ;  1st  Lieut. 
March  7,  '67;  Captain  March  4,79;  retired  June  15, '88,  disability  in  line  of 
duty.  Service — Assigned  to  duty  upon  military  contour  survey  of  Point  Lobos, 
Cal.,  preliminary  to  the  fortification  of  the  outer  lines  of  defense  of  San  Francisco 
Harbor;  finishing  the  same,  in  charge  of  the  field  work  in  March,  '67;  assistant 
upon  construction  of  especially  massive  sea  wall  and  other  works  of  defense  at 
Fort  Point,  Cal.,  until  Aug.,  '68  (construction  of  sea  wall,  preparation  of  ap- 


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preaches  to  works  of  defense,  repairs  of  existing  works,  protection  of  sea  wall  in 
front  of  the  fort  at  Fort  Point,  construction  of  roads,  etc.),  and  in  temporary 
charge  for  one  year  Sept., '68;  engaged  upon  surveys  of  military  reservations; 
collating  data  relative  to  Government  title  to  same  for  the  entire  Pacific  coast  as 
Chief  Engineer  ;  commander  of  military  expedition  for  reconnoissance  in  South- 
eastern Nevada  in  '69  (of  which  a  report,  with  detailed  topographical  map,  was 
submitted  to  the  general  commanding  and  published)  ;  transferred  to  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.  (Feb.,  71),  to  perfect  projects  for  explorations  and  surveys  in  Western 
interior;  from  72  in  charge  of  military  and  geographical  surveys  of  the  territory 
of  the  United  States  west  of  the  100th  meridian  (area  1,443,360  square  miles),  or- 
ganized by  him  under  the  Engineer  Department  and  commanding  the  yearly  ex- 
pedition therefor;  appointed  commissioner  of  the  U.  S.  and  delegate  of  the  War 
.Dept.  to  3d  Int.  Geog.  Congress  and  Exhibition  at  Venice,  Italy,  in  '81,  submit- 
ting thereupon  a  detailed  report,  embracing  also  data  concerning  the  origin,  or- 
ganization, administration,  functions,  history,  progress  and  cost  of  all  the  Gov- 
ernment land  and  marine  surveys  of  the  world,  which  was  published  as  an  Eng. 
document  in  quarto,  illustrated  ;  field  work  of  U.  S.  Geographical  Surveys  ter- 
minated June  30,  79,  and  the  office  in  Washington  closed  Feb.  29,  '84; 
engaged  in  the  completion  of  Geographical  Survey  publications  to  the  end  of 
Dec.,  '89  (completing  vol.  i.  Geographical  Report).  It  became  his  painful  duty  to 
request  a  Retiring  Board  because  of  hardships  and  exposures  in  vast  regions  of 
mountain  and  desert,  valley  and  plain,  traversed  usually  without  trails  even,  and 
without  water  or  requisite  supplies,  where  the  physical  obstacles  were  a  bar  to 
ordinary  travel.  Retired  from  active  service  on  June  15,  '88.  Staff  positions  oc- 
cupied—In Sept.,  '68,  on  the  Staff  of  Brig,  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  E.  O.  C.  Ord. 
comdg.  Genl.  Dept.  of  California.  Commands  held — Com.  of  Military  Expedition 
in  Southeastern  Nev.  in  '69  ;  Com.  of  expedition  for  explorations  and  surveys  in 
Nevada  and  Arizona  in  71.  History — Early  education  obtained  at  common 
schools,  the  academies  at  Hopkinton  and  Grafton,  Mass.,  and  private  schools. 
The  principal  volumes  written,  revised  and  edited  are  eight  large  quarto*,  as  fol- 
lows: Vol.  i.  Geographical  Report ;  vol.  ii.  Astronomy  and  Barometric  Hypsom- 
etry ;  vol.  iii.  Geology— Supplement,  Geology  ;  vol.  iv.  Paleontology  ;  vol.  v. 
Zoology;  vol.  vi.  Botany  ;  vol.  vii,  Archaeology.  The  area  surveyed,  topographi- 
cally, was  359,065  sq.  ms.,  of  which  326,891  sq.  ms.  has  been  published  cartogra- 
phically  in  164  maps,  that  have  been  continuously  used  by  the  Government  and 
all  the  principal  map  publishers  of  the  world,  together  with  41  separately  pub- 
lished reports  (4to  and  8vo)  that  have  been  distributed  through  the  Government 
and  are  round  in  all  the  principal  libraries  in  every  country,  as  well  as  in  private 
hands.  This  survey,  although  organized  primarily  for  military  mapping,  yet  pro- 
duced largely  in  other  fields,  as  Geology,  Mining,  Pa'eontology,  Zoology,  B  >tany, 
etc.  (See  p.  137  et  seg.,  vol.  i.)  The  organization  ceased  to  exist  for  want  of 
funds ;  its  records  and  results  rest  in  the  archives  of  the  Engineer  Dept.,  and  it* 
functions,  as  a  whole,  are  not  represented  elsewhere  in  the  Government.  These 
surveys  have  received  the  approval  and  commendation  of  the  highest  authorities 
connected  with  the  elaborate  and  most  accurate  physical  surveys  of  Europe,  in- 
cluding Field  Marshal  General  the  Count  von  Moltke.  He  has  matured  projects 
for  the  Astronomic,  Geodetic,  Topographic,  Hypsometric  and  Cartographic  field 
and  office  operations  necessary  for  the  complete  Geographic  Survey  of  the  greatest 
accuracy  of  the  whole  U.  S.  after  the  most  approved  scientific  methods,  and  haa 
received  diplomas  as  Honorary  and  Corresponding  Member  of  more  than  forty 
scientific  and  other  learned  societies  at  home  and  abroad.  During  the  expedition 
of '69  the  plan  was  conceived  for  a  connected  and  systematic  physical  survey  of 
the  whole  Western  Mountain  Region,  a  project  for  which  was  authorized  by  Act 
of  Congress  of  June  10,  72.  During  the  progress  of  Geographical  Surveys  he  in- 
troduced many  new  instruments  and  apparatus  and  added  largely  to  the  progress 
of  field  and  office  method*  of  extended  surveying,  especially  in  the  Astronomic, 
Geodetic,  Topographic  and  Hypsometric  Departments.  At  present  engaged  upon 
the  completion  of  a  report  and  notes  on  organization  and  functions  of  General 
Staff  and  Intelligence  Departments. 


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Wheeler,  Homer  W.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Vermont.  App. 
fromJCansas— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Cav.  Oct.  15,  75;  accepted 
Nov.  4,  75;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  J3,  '84. 

Wheeler,  William  B.  (First  Lieut.  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  App. 
from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67 ;  graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  6.  '82. 

Wheeler,  William  H.  (First  Lieut,  llth  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Wisconsin.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  Sept.  1,  70;  graduated  June  17,  74. 
Actual  rank—2(\  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  9,  '85. 

Wherry,  William  M.  (Captain  6th  Inf.,  Brevet  Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Missouri  Sept.  13,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Missouri— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  3d  Mo.  Inf.  May  8,  '61;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  17, 
'61 ;  Major,  A.  D.  C.,  Mav  12,  '64;  accepted  May  31,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Feb.  9, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Inf.  Oct.  26,  *61 ;  accepted  Oct.  26,  '61 ;  Captain  April 
5,  '66;  transferred  to  31st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned  May  15,  '69  ;  assigned  to 
6th  Inf.  Feb.  15,  70.  firevet  rank — Brevet  Captain  Sept.  1,  '64,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  Atlanta  campaign  ;  Brevet  Major  Dec.  16,  '64,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Franklin  and  Nashville,  Tenn. ; 
Brevet  Lieut.  Col.  and  Brevet  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war;  Brevet  Col.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  merito- 
rious services  during  the  late  campaign  in  Georgia  and  Tennessee ;  Brevet  Brig. 
Gen.  Vols.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services.  Service— At  Rolla,  Mo.,  June  to 
July,  '61 ;  en  route  to  Springfield,  Mo,,  July  1,  '61 ;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo., 
Oct.  to  Dec.,  '61;  mustering  and  disbursing  officer  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  July,  '62; 
commanding  paroled  U.  S.  prisoners  of  war  at  Benton  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Sept., 
'62 ;  engaged  in  campaigns  in  Southwest  Mi-souri  and  Northwest  Arkansas  to 
April,  '63;  and  in  Middle  Tennessee  to  May,  '63;  at  Headquarters  Dept.  of  Mis- 
souri, St.  Louis,  Mo.,  to  Jan.,  '64;  with  the  Army  of  the  Ohio  to  Jan.,  '65;  in 
the  campaign  against  and  pursuit  of  the  rebel  General  Hood  Jan.  to  Feb., 
bearer  of  rolls  and  terms  of  surrender  of  General  Johnston's  army  to  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. ;  with  General  Schofield  in  Europe  Nov.,  '65,  to  Jan.,  '66;  at  Jefferson 
Barracks,  Mo.,  and  en  route  to  and  at  Fort  Rice,  I).  T.,  to  April,  '07;  assigned  to 
duty  at  the  Headquarters  Dept.  of  Dakota,  St.  Paul,  Minn,  (order  changed  while 
en  route) ;  at  Headquarters  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  Fort  Leaveuworth,  Kan.,  and 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  March,  '69,  to  May,  70 ;  with  General  Schofield  at  Headquarters 
Mil.  Div'n  of  the  Pacific,  May,  70,  to  July,  76 ;  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  West  Point, 
N.  Y.,  July,  76,  to  Jan.,  '81 ;  at  New  York  City  Jan.,  '81,  to  Oct.,  '82 ;  at  Presidio 
of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Oct.,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '83  (on  leave  of  absence  June  to  Oct., 
'83),  at  Headquarters  Div.  of  the  Missouri,  Chicago,  III.,  Nov.,  '83,  to  Oct.  1,  '85  ; 
on  leave  of  absence  during  the  month  of  Oct.,  '85 ;  joined  regiment  at  Fort 
Douglass,  Utah,  Oct.  29,  '85,  to  July,  '86;  en  route  from  Fort  Douglass  to  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  July  2  to  July  4,  '86;  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  July  4,  '86.  to 
April  25,  '89;  Instructor  of  Military,  Constitutional  and  International  Law,  U.  S. 
Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Sept.,  '86,  to  Nov.,  '87 ;  Instructor 
in  charge  of  Department  of  Law,  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School,  Nov.  15,  '87,  to 

April  25,  '89  ;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  April  27,  '89,  to .      Staff  positions 

occupied— Adjt.  of  Battalion,  July,  '61;  Aid-de-camp  to  Gen.  N.  Lyon  July  19, 
'61,  to  Aucr.  10,  '61 ;  Aid-de-camp  to  Gen.  Schofield  Sept.,  '62,  to  Feb.,  '66 ;  Major 
and  Aid-de-Camp  U.  S.  Vols.  May,  '64;  Aid-de-Camp  and  Mil.  Sec.  to  General 
Sohofield  commanding  1st  Mil.  District,  Richmond,  Va.,  May,  '67,  to  June,  '68  ; 
Aid-de-camp  to  General  Schofield,  Sect'y  of  War,  Washington,  D.  C ,  June,  '68, 
to  March,  '69;  A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Dept.  of  West  Point,  in  addition  to  duties  as  Aid- 
de-camp,  April,  77,  to  Jan.,  '81 ;  Aid-de-camp  to  Gen.  Schofield  at  Presidio  of 
San  Francisco,  Cal.,  Oct.,  '82,  to  Nov.,  '83.  Battle*,  *!:irmi*he*,  etc.— Engaged  at 
the  capture  of  Camp  Jackson,  Mo.,  '61 ;  action  of  Dug  Spring  and  battle  of  Wil- 
son's Creek,  Mo.,  Aug.,  '61 ;  at  the  demonstration  against  Buzzard's  Roost,  battles 
of  Resaca  and  Dallas  ;  movement  against  Lost  Mountain,  action  of  Gulp's  Farm, 
battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain ;  operations  in  front  of  Atlanta,  battle  and  siege  of 
A'lanta,  action  of  Rough  and  Ready  Station,  and  battles  of  Jonesboro'  and  Love- 


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joy  Station  ;  actions  of  Columbia  and  Spring  Hill,  battles  of  Franklin  and  Nash- 
ville; in  the  movement  to  the  mouth  of  Cape  Fear  River,  via  Washington,  D.  C  , 
and  Cincinnati,  O.,  Jan.  to  Feb'y,  '65;  engaged  at  the  action  of  Sugarloaf  Hill, 
captures  of  Fort  Anderson  and  Wilmington,  N.  C.,  action  near  Kingston,  occupa- 
tion of  that  place,  and  the  surrender  of  the  rebel  General  J.  E.  Johnston  at  Dur- 
ham Station.  Commands  held  —  Commanded  company  at  Holla,  Mo.,  June  to  July, 
'61;  commanded  company  at  Fort  Douglass,  Utah,  Oct.  29,  '85,  to  July,  '86; 
company  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  July  4,  '86,  to  April  25,  '89;  company  and 
Post  of  Newport  Barracks,  April  27,  '89,  to  - 

Whipple,  Charles  H.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  N.  Y.  June  12,  1849. 
Retiring  year,  1913.  Appointed  from  Minn.  —  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  Major, 
P.  M.,  Feb.  18,  '81  ;  accented  Mar.  11,  '81. 

Whipple,  Charles  W.  (Captain  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  N.  H.  Sep.  28,  1846. 
Retiring  year,  1910.  Appointed  from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '64  ;  graduated  June  15,  '68.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  15,  '68  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Ord.  July  19,  75  ;  accepted  Aug.  15,  '75;  Captain  (14  yrs.  ser.)  May 
9,  '85.  Service—  A*st.  to  Lieut.  Metcalf  at  Phila.  '76-77  ;  Asst.  to  Constructor  of 
Ord.  Cold  Spring,  N.  Y.,  79-81;  Asst.  on  foundry  duty  at  West  Point  Foundry, 
'81-83  ;  in  charee  of  Ft.  Leavenworth  Ordnance  Depot,  Kans. 

"Whipple,  Herbert  S.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Wis.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '81  ;  graduated  June  14,  '85. 
Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  14,  '85. 

"Whipple,  Stephen  G.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Vt.  Appointed  from  Cal. 
—  Civil  life.  Adu  il  rank—  Lieut.  Col.  1st  Batt.  Cal.  Inf.  June  22,  '63  ;  hon.  must. 
out  June  14,  '65;  Capt.  32d  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67;  accepted  Mar.  28,  '67  ;  unassigned 
Apr.  19,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Cav.  Dec.  15,  70;  retired  Oct.  31,  '84,  disability  in 
line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  Mar.  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious 
services. 

Whipple,  William  D.  (Colonel,  Asst.  Adjt.  Gen.  and  Bvt.  Ma|.  Gen.  U.  S. 
A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Aug.  2,  1826.  Retiring  year,  1890  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. 
Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '47;  graduated  July  1,  '51.  Actual 
rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  July  1,  '51  ;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  9,  '51;  1st  Lieu'. 
Dec.  31,  '56  ;  Bvt.  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  May  11,  '61  ;  accepted  May  18,  '61  ;  Capt.  A.  A. 
G.  Aug.  3,  '61;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  July  17,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G.  March  3,  75; 
Col.  A.  A.  G.  Feb.  28,  '87;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Feb.  10,  '62;  accepted 
April  4,  '62;  Brig.  Gen.  July  17,  '63;  accepted  July  17,  '63;  exp.  by  con.  lim. 
July  4,  '64;  Brig.  Gen.  Sept.  6,  '64;  accepted  Sept.  26,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Jan. 
15,  '66.  Brevet,  rank—  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.,  Bvt.  Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  in  the  battles  before 
Nashville,  Ten.  ;  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
in  the  field  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  Col.  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Gen. 
Jan.  1,  73,  to  Jan.  1,  '81. 

Whistler,  Garland  N.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  Oct.  9,  '67  ;  accepted 
Oct.  12,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  7,  74. 

Whitall,  Samuel  R.  (Captain  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mich.  May  7,  1844.  Retir- 
ing year,  1908  ;  appointed  from  D.  C.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  Y. 
Art.  May  5,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  23,  '64;  2d  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  March  7,  '67; 
accepted  April  10,  '67  ;  transferred  to  16th  Inf.  April  14,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  March  4, 


79  ;  Capt.  April  14,  '87. 

White,  David  (  Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Retired;  appointed 
from  111.—  Civil  lite.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  I,  107th  111.  Inf.  Aug.  2,  '62;  dis- 
charged March  10,  '64;  Chaplain  107th  111.  Inf.  March  10,  '64;  hon.  must,  out 
June  21,  '65;  Chaplain  May  15,  '66;  Post  Chaplain  April  3,  '67  ;  accepted  June 
17.  '67  ;  retired  June  30,  '82. 

White,  George  Q.  (Captain  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  III.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.Co.  B,  1st  111.  Lt.  Art., 
July  16,  '61  ;  discharged  Jan.  20,  '62  ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  May  12,  '62  ;  accepted  May 
31,  '62  ;  Capt.  44th  Inf.  July  2,  '67  ;  accepted  July  20,  '67  ;  unassigned  May  27, 


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'69;  retired  Dec.  15,  '70,  loss  of  right  arm  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brewt 
rank — Bvt.  Maj.  July  2,  '67,  meritorious  services  during  the  Rebellion  ;  Bvt.  Maj. 
Vol.  April  26,  '66,  faithful  services  in  the  Q.  M.  Dept.  (vacated  July  20.  '67). 
Service — On  duty  with  Mississippi  River  ram  fleet  and  marine  brigades  as  Quar- 
termaster and  Ordnance  Officer  from  June,  '62,  to  Nov.,  '64;  assigned  to  duty  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  Dec.  1,  '64,  as  assistant  to  Gen.  S.  B.  Holabird,  Chief  Quarter- 

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of  right  arm  in  battle  at  Belmont,  Mo.,  Nov.  7,  '61.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Par- 
ticipated in  engagements  at  Fredericktown  Oct.  21  and  Brlmont,  Mo.,  Nov.  7, 
'61 ;  at  first  siege  of  Vicksburg  June,  '62;  engagements  at  Milliken's  Bend.,  La., 
and  Haines'  Bluff,  Aug.,  '62;  Fort  Hindman,  Arkansas  River,  Jan.,  '63;  second 
siege  of  Vicksburg  March  to  July,  '63,  and  skirmishes  on  Mississippi,  Yazoo  and 
Tennessee  Rivers. 

White,  John  C.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  the  Armv.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  C).  A,  17th  Pa.  Inf.,  Apr.  18,  '61  ;  discharged 
Aug.  2,  '61;  Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  1st  Batt.  llth  Inf.,  May  8,  '63.  to  June 
10,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  May  18,  '64;  accepted  June  10,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  Sepr. 
13,  '64;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to  1st  Art.  Dec.  31,  70;  Capt.  July  18, 
'79;  retired  Sept.  20,  '83,  disability  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut. 
June  18,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Petersburg,  Va.;  Bvt. 
Capt.  Aug.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  ba'tle  on  the  Weldon 
Railroad,  Va.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Ft.  Snelling, 
Minn.;  A.  Reg.  Q.  M.  and  Chief  Q.  M.,  Dist.  of  Minn.,  to  Mar.  15,  '69.  Service— 
In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  '61  to  '65 ;  served  with  regiment  in  Va., 
near  Washington,  at  Fort  Ridgely,  Minn.,  Fort  Ransom,  D.  T.,  Fort  Snellinjr, 
Minn.;  on  sick-leave  and  awaiting  orders  "  by  reason  of  sickness;"  unitssigiu'ii 
May  19,  '69;  on  mounted  recruiting  service  May  to  Nov.,  '70;  served  with  regi- 
ment at  Fortress  Monroe  (graduate  Artillery  School),  Fort  Ontario,  O^wego,  Fort 
Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  Charleston,  S.  C.,  Savannah,  Geo.,  Platteburg  Barracks  ;  politi- 
cal troubles  of  76-7,  at  E>lgefie!d,  C.  H.,and  Columbia,  S.  C.,  Tallahassee.  Fla.;  at 
Plattsburg  Barracks  Feb.  to  Apr.,  77;  moved  with  battery  D  to  Fort  Independence, 
B.  H.;  served  in  labor  riots,  Philadelphia,  Pittsburgh  and  Reading  ;  at  Fort  Wood, 
New  York  Harbor,  from  July,  78,  to  July,  79;  with  Battery  I,  at  Fort  Warren, 
B.  H.,  and  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.;  with  battery  at  Fort  Stevens.  Oregon,  Dec.,  '81,  to 
Apr.,  '83  ;  retired  Sept.  20,  '83.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— With  regiment  in  the  5th 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomec;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness,  Laurel 
Hill,  Spottsylvania,  Noith  Anna  and  Bethesda  Church,  Va.;  with  regiment  in  the 
9th  ana  5th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  in  the  assault  on  Petersburg  '64 ;  with 
14th  Inf.  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Weldon  Railroad,  Va.,  Aug.,  '64;  captured 
by  rebels  and  in  Libbv  Prison,  Richmond,  Va.,  to  Oct.,  '64;  exchanged  Dec.,  '64; 
joined  regiment  at  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.  History— Responded  to  President's  call 
for  troops  in  Sept.,  '62,  prior  to  Antietam,  by  enrolling  with  Washington  Grays  of 
Philadelphia,  and  going  with  them  to  Harriaiburg  (Camp  Curtin),  and  Camp 'Me- 
Clure,  near  Chambersburg  (service  not  recognized  in  record  of  War  Department); 
after  recruiting  for  some  time  as  captain  for  180th  Pennsylvania  Volunteers  (18th 
Cav.),  was  mustered  as  regimental  adjutant  (1st  Lieut.)  Nov.  10,  '62;  mustered  out 
Feb.  26,  '63,  in  consolidation  (service  not  recognized  in  record  of  War  Dept.  Com- 
mands he  Id— Plattsburg  Barracks  Feb.  to  Apr.,  77 ;  Fort  Wood,  N.  Y.  H.,  July, 
78,  to  July,  79;  Battery  I,  at  Fort  Warren,  Boston,  and  Fort  Canby,  W.  T.,  of 
Battery  and  Post  of  Ft.  Stevens,  Ore.,  Dec.,  '81,  to  Apr.,  '83. 

White,  John  V.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Miss.  Appointed  from 
Miss.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77; 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Nov.  22, 
77  ;  1st  Lieut,  Sept.  20,  '83. 

White,  Robert  H.  (Major  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from  Pa. 
Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  May  14,  '67  ;  accepted  May  31,  '67 ;  Capt.,  As*t.  Surg. 
May  14,  70 ;  Maj.,  Surg.  May  14,  '87.  Service— At  Jacksonville  and  St.  Augustine, 


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Fla.,  to  Dec.,  '67;  post  surgeon  Mobile,  Ala.,  from  Dec.,  '67,  to  Apr.,  '73  ;  post 
surg.  Fort  Porter,  N.  Y.,  May,  73,  to  Nov.,  '75  ;  on  det.  ser.  at  New  Orleans,  La., 
from  Sept.,  71,  to  Feb.,  75;  on  staff  of  Gen.  Brooke,  comdg.  troops  in  New 
Orleans  from  Nov.,  75,  to  Dec.  29,  79 ;  service  on  staff  of  Gen.  Ord,  as  attending 
surgeon,  Headqrs.  Dept.  of  Texas,  San  Antonio,  and  as  post.  surg.  at  Fort  Ring- 
gold,  from  Jan.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  '83  ;  on  duty  in  N.  Y.  City,  and  at  the  U.  S.  Mil. 
Acad.,  West  Point,  N.  Y.  Staff  positions  occupied — On  s'aff'  of  Generals  Schofield, 
Howard  and  Merritt.  History — Graduate  of  Jefferson  College,  Penna.,  and  of  the 
Universitv  of  N.  Y.  City. 

Whiteley,  Robert  H.  K  (Col.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Md. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Del.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  July  1,  '26  ; 
graduated  July  1.  '30.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,''30;  2d  Lieut. 
July  1,  30;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28,  '35;  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  July  9,  '38;  Capt.  March  27, 
'42  ;  Maj.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  June  1,  '63  ;  Col.  Apr.  6,  '66  ;  retired  Apr.  34, 
75.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  19,  '36,  gallant  conduct  in  the  war  against  the 
Florida  Indians;  Bvt.  Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
Ordnance  Department ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  in  the 
Ord  nance  Dept. 

Whiting,  Daniel  P.  (Lieutenant-Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired. 
Appointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  July  1.  '28;  graduated 
July  1,  '32.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  July  1,  '32  ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  15, 
'33;  1st  Lieut.  June  8, '36 ;  Capt.  April  18,  '45;  Major  10th  Inf.  Dec.  20, '60 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  6th  Inf.  Feb.  15,  '62;  retired  Nov.  4,  '63.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major 
April  18,  '47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battle  of  Cerro  Gordo. 

whitman,  Royal  E.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Me.  Retired.  Ap- 
pointed from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Sgt.  Maj.  23d  Me.  Inf.  Sep.  10,  '62 ; 
discharged  March  1,  '63;  Capt.  23d  Me.  Inf.  March  1,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Juiy 
15,  '63 ;  Major  30th  Me.  Inf.  Dec.  29,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Sep.  1,  '64  ;  Col.  Aug.  14, 
'65 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  20,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Cav.  July  2,  '67  ;  accepted  July 

15,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  12,  '69;  retired  March  2^  79,  injury  in  line  of  duty. 
Whitney,  Folliot  A.  (Captain  8th  Inf.).    Born  in  D".  C,  March  27,  1842. 

Retiring  year  1906.  Appointed  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
1st  Md.  Vol.  Cav.  April  25,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  7,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  Vet.  Res. 
Corps  June  6,  '63 ;  accepted  June  11,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  18,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut. 
8th  U.  S.  Inf.  May  15,  '66;  accepted  June  20,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  21,  '66  ;  C*pt. 
Feb.  6,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut,,  Capt.  and  Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services.  Staff  positions  occu/»ied — A.  D.  C.  from  Ort. 

16,  75,  to  March  5,  78  ;  R.  Q.  M.  8th  Inf.  from  May  17,  77,  to  Oct.  1,  78 ;  Adj. 
8ih  Inf.  from  July  4,  79,  to  Feb.  6,  '82. 

Whitney,  John  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  M^ss.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank-^gt.  Co.  D,  2d  Ohio  Vol.  Infantry,  April 

17,  '61 ;  discharged  Aug.  9,  '61 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d   U.  S.  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61  ;  accepted 
Aug.  21,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  11,  '63 ;  resigned  April  25,  '65 ;  Capt.  8th  U.  S.  Vet. 
Inf.  July  31,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  27,  '66  ;  app.2d  Lieut.  15th  U.  S.  Inf.  May 
11,  '66;  accepted  May  25,  '66;  trans   to  24th  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66  ;  1st  Lieut.  March 
1,  '67;  trane.  to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69  ;  C^pt.  Oct.  9,  '85;  retired  April  24,  '86, 
for  disability  in  line  of  duty.     Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  and  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  Mar. 

13,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.    Staff  positions  occupied 
—Ac-ting  A.  A.  G.  Dep.  Texas  from  Nov.  5,  70,  to  Jan.  6,  71. 

Whitside,  Samuel  M.  (Major  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Canada  Jan.  9,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903.  App.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Priv.  General  Mounted 
Ser.  and  Serg't.  Maj.  6th  Cav.  Nov.  10,  '58,  to  Nov.  4,  '61 ;  2  1  Lieut.  6th  Cav.  Nov.  1 , 
'61 ;  ace.  Nov.  4,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  25,  '64 ;  Capt.  Oct.  20,  '66  ;  Maj.  7th  Cav.  Apr. 

14,  '84.   Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  and  Major,  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious 
service.     Service — In  the  field  during  war  of  the  rebellion  '61  to  '65;  mustering 
and  disbursing  officer,  State  of  Rhode  Island,  Providence,  April,  '64,  to  Feb.,  '65; 
chief  commissary  of  musters  Army  of  the  Shenandoah,  mustering  out  of  service 
30,000  men;  with  regiment  in  Texas  from  Nov.,  '6%  to  Jan.,  71  ;  on  recruiting 
service  at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Jan.,  71,  to  Jan.,  73;  with  regiment  in  Arizona 


642  RECORDS  OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.   ARMY.  WIL 

from  Deo.,  75,  to  July,  '82;  on  general  recruiting  service  July,  '82,  at  Washing- 
ton, D.  CM  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Riley, 
Kans.  btaff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  D.  C.  to  General  McClellan,  and  engaged 
in  all  the  battles  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  while  said  army  was  under  his 
command ;  A.  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Banks,  and  engaged  in  the  operations  before 
Port  Hudson;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  of  command;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Martindale,  com- 
manding District  of  Washington  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Pleasonton,  Army  of  the 
Pot'-mac  ;  severely  injured  at  Culpepper  Court  Jlouse,  Va. 

Whittemore,  Edward  W.  (Major  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Mass.  Feb.  13, 1834. 
Retiring  year  1898.  App  from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  17th 
Inf.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  accepted  Nov.  4,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  10,  '62;  Capt.  March  10, 
'65;  transferred  to  35th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  transferred  to  15th  Inf.  May  12,  '69; 
AI»ior  10th  Inf.  Feb.  17,  '89.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Major  March  13,  '65,  faithful 
and  meritorious  services. 

"Whittemore,  James  M.  (Colonel  of  Ordnance).  Born  in  Mass.  March  5, 
1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  App.  from  Mass. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'60.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  1,  *60;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  Sept.  27, 
'60;  transferred  to  Ordnance  May  5,  '61 ;  l*t  Lieut.  July  1,  '61 ;  Capt.  March  3, 
'63  ;  Major  June  23,  '74 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Aug.  2,  79;  C.>1.  Jan.  3,  '87.  Brevet  n////:— 
Bvt.  Major  March  13,  '65,  meritorious  services  in  the  ordnance  department  during 
the  war.  Service — In  the  field  in  the  war  of  the  rebellion  '61  to  '65.  Commands 
held — Comdg.  Indianapolis  Arsenal  '65-6;  asst.  at  Watervleit  Arsenal  '66-9; 
comdg.  Kennebeck  Arsenal  70-6;  comdg.  Frankford  Arsenal  76-80;  on  duty  at 
office  of  chief  of  Ord.  and  in  temporary  command  of  Washington  Arsenal  '80-3, 
and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Rock  Island  Arsenal,  111. 

Why te,  Frederick  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  England.  Retired.  App. 
from  D.  C.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Artificer  of  Ord.  Aug.  1,  '43;  di*« -harir^l 
Oct.  31,  '45;  Ord.  Storekeeper,  Oct.  9,  '65;  accepted  Oct.  10,  '65  ;  Capt.  and  Ord. 
Storekeeper  July  28,  '66 ;  retired  June  30,  '82. 

Wietmg,  Orlando  L.  (Firs*  Lieutenant  23d  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  App.  from 
N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  70.  Actual  rank— Priv.  Co.  "  F,"  1st 
Pa.  Lt.  Art.,  June  4.  '64;  discharged  June  9,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  3dCav.  June  15.  7<> ; 
resigned  Dec.  29,  70;  2d  Lieut.  23d  Inf.  July  30,  72;  accepted  Aug.  3,  72;  1st 
Lieut.  April  25,  77. 

Wikoff,  Charles  A.  (Major  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  March  8,  1837.  Retir- 
ing year  1901.  App.  from.  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pn.  Co.  H.,  1st  Pa.  Inf., 
April  20,  '61 ;  discharged  June  25,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  accepted 
June  25,  '61 ;  Capt.  Ausr.  15,  '64;  transferred  to  24th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66  ;  transferred 
to  llth  Inf.  April  25,  '69;  M-ijor  14th  Inf.  Dec.  8,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt. 
April  7,  '62,  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn.; '' 
Major  Nov.  25,  '63,  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Chicka- 
maiisra,  Ga.,  and  Missionary  Ridge,  Tenn." 

Wilcox,  John  A.  (Major  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Appointed  from  D.  C.— 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st.  Cav.  March  28,  '61  ;  accepted  April  1,  'til  ; 
1st  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  4th  Cav.  Dec.  1,  '63 ;  Major  8th  Cav.  April 
2,  79.  Honorably  mentioned — Complimented  by  Gen.  Griffin  commanding  5th 
Mil.  Dist.  for  surprising  Indians  ana  capturing  horses,  etc.,  Mar.  12,  '67,  fight  on 
Pecos  River,  Texas;  in  G.  O.  No.  6  Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  Texas  June  2,  73,  mentioned 
in  orders  for  fight  with  Kickapoo  and  Lipan  Indians  May  18th  at  Red  Molina, 
Mex.  Service—  Did  picket  and  other  duty  in  Wash,  'till  Aug.,  61 ;  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth  from  Aug.  till  Oct.,  '61 ;  at  Ft.  Kearney  and  Ft.  Laramie  scout,  and  other  duty 
till  Dec.,  '63  ;  must,  and  dis.  offr.  Dist.  of  Neb.  from  Dec..  '63,  'till  Aug.,  '65;  parto'f 
this  time  was  Supt.  Vol.  Rec.  ser.  for  Kansas  and  Neb.;  Established  Coin,  depot  at 
Omaha;  stationed  at.  and  near  San  Antonio,  Tex.;  during  Cholera  epidemic 
in  camp  on  Medina;  at  Fort  Griffin  latter  part  of  '66;  at  Fort  Mclntosh 
part  of  '68  ;  when  ordered  to  Ft.  Union,  N.  M.,  returned  to  Ft.  Mclntosh  at  own 
request  in  '69;  did  duty  at  that  post  'till  71 ;  at  Ft.  Richardson,  Texas,  and  had 
manv  scouts  from  that  post  and  captured  horses  from  Indians  in  71;  in  73  at  Ft. 
Clark  doing  scouting  duty;  from  73  'till  79  occupied  in  scouting  duty  in  Indian 


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Ter.,  putting  out  intruders,  etc.,  and  in  scouting  in  Texas',  on  Staked  Plains,  '79; 
stationed  at  Fork  Clark  '82  to  '84  ;  recruiting  duty  '84  till  '88 ;  did  duty  in  Texas 
May,  '88  ;  marched  from  Ft.  Davis,  Texas,  to  Fort  Keogh,  Montana,  2200  miles  ; 
stationed  there  since  Sept.  18th,  day  of  arrival.  Staff  positions  occupied — Chief 
Com.  of  Subs,  for  the  Dist.  of  Kansas  and  Neb.  Aug.,  '65  ;  A.  O.  O.  and  A.  Q.  M. 
latter  part  of  '65  ;  Dept.  C.  S.  at  Ft,  Union,  N.  M.,  in  '68.  Commands  held— Ft. 
Clark  latter  part  of  '66  ;  Ft.  Mclntosh  part  of  '68. 

Wilcox,  Timothy  B.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  6th  N.  Y.  Vol.  H.  Art., 
Jan.  4,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  11,  '65 ;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  Vol.  April  25,  '65;  ac- 
cepted May  12,  '65 ;  hon.  must,  out  June  4,  '66;  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  May  14,  '67  ; 
accepted  May  25, '67;  resigned  July  1,  '68;  reapp.  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  '74;  ac- 
cented Nov.  15,  '74 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79. 

Wild,  Frederick  S.  (Second  Lieut.  17th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank—Pvt.,  Corpl.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B,  17th  U.  S.  Inf.,  from 
Feb.  21,  '87,  to  Jan.  30,  '90 ;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Dec.  17,  '89 ;  accepted  Jan.  31,  '90. 

Wilder,  Wilber  B.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mich.  Appointed  from 
Mich.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '77.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th 
Cav.  June  15.  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  12,  79. 

Wilder,  William  T.  (Second  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed 
from  N.  C.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '88.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut. 
19th  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

Wildrick,  Abram  C.  (Major  5th  Art.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Aug. 
5,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900;  appointed  from  N.  J.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad., 
Class  of  '57.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  1,  '57 ;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  5, 
'57 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '61 ;  Capt.  Feb.  8,  '64 ;  Col.  39th  N.  J.  Inf.  Oct.  11,  '64 ; 
hon.  must,  out  June  17,  '65 ;  Major  5th  Art.  Sep.  14,  '83.  Brevet  rank — Bvt,  Maj. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  siege  of  Petersburg, 
Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war  ; 
Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  April  2,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  front  of  Peters- 
burg, Va.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  D.  C.  Sep.,  14,  '69,  to  May  25,  71. 

Wilhelm,  Thomas  (Captain  8th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  Pa.,  June  30,1839. 
Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  6th  Pa. 
Rifles  April  22,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  July  26,  '61 ;  Capt.  2d  Pa.  Heavy  Art.  Dec. 
19,  '61;  Major  Nov.  25,  '62;  Col.  2d  Pro.  Pa.  Heavy  Art.  April  20,  '64;  hon. 
must,  out  July  11,  '65;  Capt.  7th  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  July  19,  '65;  hon.  must,  out 
April  24,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  8th  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  June  13,  '66;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  14,  '66 ;  Capt.  June  7,  79.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  the  Wilderness,  Va.;  Major  March  2,  '67, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va.  Staff  positions 
occupied— Adj.  8th  Inf.  March  1,  '68,  to  June  7,  79 ;  A.  A.  I.  G.  1st  Div.,  22d 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  '64 ;  A.  A.  Qm.  and  A.  C.  S.  Dec.  28,  '67,  to  June  23, 
'68  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  S.  C.  from  Aug.  14,  '68,  to  Feb.  1,  '69  ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  and 
acting  Judge  advocate  of  the  Dept.  of  Arizona  from  March,  75,  to  'Feb.,  78 ;  on 
duty  as  acting  Judge  advocate  at  hdqrs.  Division  of  the  Pacific  and  Dept.  of  Cal. 
from  Feb.  25,  '82,  to  Nov.  8,  '82.  Service— In  the  field  during  the  war  of  the 
rebellion  '61  to  '65  ;  comdg.  1st  Brigade,  1st  Div.,  9th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac '64  ;  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor ;  ordered  to  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  as 
provost-marshal  of  that  city  '66  ;  on  duty  with  Co.  F,  8th  Inf.,  at  Newbern,  N.  C. 
from  June  30,  '66,  to  Dec.  26,  '67 ;  on  duty  with  Co.  C,  at  Georgetown,  S.  C.;  on 
detached  service  at  Salisbury,  N.  C.  superintending  work  at  the  National  Ceme- 
tery from  Jan.  23  to  Feb.  26,  '68 ;  on  duty  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  from  March  1  to  16  ; 
at  Charleston,  S.  C.,  from  May  18  to  July  20,  '68;  at  Sommerville,  S.  C.,  July- 
Aug.,  '68  ;  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  from  Aug.  25,  '68,  to  Oct.  23,  70  ;  at  David's 
Island,  N.  Y.,  from  Oct.  28,  70,  to  July  5,  72;  en  route  to  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb., 
from  July  5-11,  72;  at  Omaha  Barracks,  Neb.,  from  July  11,  72,  to  Oct.  1,  72 ; 
at  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  W.  T.,  from  Oct.  2,  72,  to  July  18,  74;  en  route  to  Ariz., 
from  July  18,  74,  to  Sept.  4,  74 ;  at  Fort  Whipple,  Arizona,  from  Sept.  4,  74,  to 
March  12,  78 ;  at  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  from  March  21,  78,  to  June  27,  78 ;  at 


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Benicia  Barracks,  Cal.,  from  June  27,  78,  to  Feb.  5,  '80,  and  at  Angel  Island,  Cal., 
Feb.  6,  '80  ;  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being  Fort  Niobrara, 
Nebr. 

Wilhelm,  William  H.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  Pa.;  graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  '88.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
10th  Inf.  June  11,  '88. 

Wilkens,  Harry  E.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Ills.,  April  22,  1861. 
Retiring  year  192.5  ;  appointed  from  Iowa;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '87. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  June  12,  '87. 

Wilkins,  John  D.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired.  App.  from 
Pa.;  graduated  from  the  Mil.  Acad.  '46.  Actual  rank — Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf. 
July  1,  '46;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  Dec.  31,  '46;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  10,  '51;  Capt.  April 
17,  '61 ;  Major  15th  Inf.  May  6,  '64;  trans,  to  33d  Inf.  Sep.  21,  '66;  trans,  to  8th 
Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Lieut,  Col.  Feb.  19,  '73:  Col.  5th  Inf.  June  22,  '82;  retired 
Aug.  1,  '86.  Brevtt  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  20,  '47,  gallant  and  meri  orious 
conduct  in  the  battles  of  Contreras  and  Churubusco ;  Major  July  1,  '62,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill;  Lieut.  Col.  May  3,  '61, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellors- 
ville,  Va.  Staff  portion*  occupied— Mj.  3d  Inf.  Jan.  19,  '56,  to  May  1,  '60. 

"Wilkinson,  John  W.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  M  >.  App.  from 
Mont.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  72.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav. 
June  14,  72;  trans,  to  7th  Cav.  June  26,  76  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  9,  76.  Staff"  posi- 
tion* occupied— Adj.  7th  Cav.  Nov.  30,  '81,  to  Aug.  14,  '86. 

Wilkinson,  Melville  C.  (Captain  3d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Nov.  14,  1835. 
Retiring  year  1899.  App.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  ran!:—]$t  Lieut.  23d 
N.  Y.  Inf.  May  16,  '61;  resigned  Nov.  7,  '61;  1st  Lieut.  107th  N.  Y.  Inf.  July 
28,  '62;  Capt.  Aug.  9,  '62;  resigned  Jan.  26,  '63;  1st  Lieut.  V.  R.  C.  Aug.  13, 
'63;  accepted  Aug.  20,  '63;  Cipt.  Dec.  10.  '63;  accepted  Dec.  26,  '63;  hon.  must, 
out  June  30,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  42d  Inf.  July  28,  '66 ;  accepted  Oct.  10,  '66  ;  trans,  to 
6th  Inf.  April  22,  '69;  unassigned  June  28,  '69;  assigned  to  3d  Inf.  Aug.  3,  '60  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  71  ;  C.ipt.  April  24,  '86.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  March  2, 
'67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Antietam,  Md. ;  Capt.  March 
2,  '67,  pallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Oct.  16  '65,  to  Jan.  1,  '66 ;  A.  D.  C.  April  1,  71,  to  Aug.  21,  78. 

Willard,  John  P.  (Major  and  Paymaster  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born 
in  New  York,  April  18,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  Wis.— Civil 
life.  Actual  ra/nfe—Ut  Lieut.  31st  Wis.  Inf.  Dec.  24,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  April 
11,  '63;  Captain  A.  D.  C.  March  11,  '63;  accepted  April  11,  '63;  hon.  must,  cut 
July  10,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  l»t  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted 
June  6,  '66  ;  transferred  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unas*igned  May  19,  '69;  as- 
signed to  loth  Inf.  Dec.  15,  70;  Captain  March  31,  74;  Major  P.M.  March  3, 
75;  accepted  April  11,  75.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chattanooga,  Tenn.;  Brevet  Major  March 
2.  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Atlanta,  Ga. ;  Brevet 
Lieut.  Colonel  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Nashville,  Tenn. ;  Brevet  Major  Vol.  June  3,  '65,  faithful  services  ;  Brevet  Lieut. 
Colonel  Vol.  and  Brevet  Colonel  Vol.  June  3,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  Atlanta  campaign  and  at  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  July  11,  '66,  to  March  28,  70  ;  Reg.  Qm.  15th  Inf.  Oct.  1,  71, 
to  March  31,  74.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '62  to  '65  ;  at 
various  stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  till  '90,  present  otation  being  Los  An- 
geles, Cal.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc  —Engaged  at  the  action  of  Horner's  Gap  ;  ad- 
vance on  Tullahoma;  battles  of  Lookout  mountain,  Chickamauga,  Chattanooga, 
Missionary  Ridge;  reconnoissance  to  Buzzard's  Roost;  campaign  and  capture  of 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  battle  of  Nashville,  Tenn. 

"Willard,  Joseph  H.  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Illinois,  Feb.  28, 
1844.  Retiring  year  1908.  Appointed  from  Illinois.  Graduated  from  Military 
Academy,  Class  of  '68.  Actual  rank—  Brevet  2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  15,  '68 ; 
2d  Lieut.  April  23,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  July  11,  71;  Captain  (14  years'  service)  June 


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15,  '82.  Service— On  duty  with  Eng.  Batt.,  '68-72 ;  under  orders  of  Col.  Newton, 
Albany,  N.  Y.,  '72-£0  ;  on  duty  with  Eng.  Batt.,  '81-3.  Staff  positions  occvpied— 
Adj.  Batt.  of  Engineers  Jan.  3,  '81,  to  June  15,  '82.  Commands  held — In  command 
of  Co.  B,  Batt.  of  Engineers,  '82-3. 

Willard,  Wells  (Captain  and  C.  S.).  Born  in  Massachusetts.  Appointed 
from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Lieut.  21st  Mass.  Inf.  Aug.  5, '61 ;  hon. 
must,  out  Oct.  1,  '62;  Captain  34th  Mass.  Inf.  Oct.  2,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  June 
16, '65;  2d  Lieut.  19th  Inf.  May  11,  '66;  accepted  Aug.  27, '66;  transferred  to 
37th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  5,  '68;  unassigned  Aug.  11,  '69;  assigned 
to  5th  Art.  Dec.  31,  '70 ;  Captain  and  C.  S.  May  24,  '82 ;  accepted  June  13,  '82. 
Brevet  rank — Brevet  1st  Lieut.  March  2,  '67,  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Chantilly,  Va. ; "  Captain  March  2,  '67,  "gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Newmarket,  Va."  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C. 
April5, '81,  to  June  13, '82. 

Willcox,  Charles  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Pa.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Oct.  29,  '89 ;  accepted  Oct.  31, 
'89. 

Willcox,  Cornells  De  W.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.).  Born  in  Switzerland. 
App.  from  Ga. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '85.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut. 
2d  Art,  June  14,  '85. 

Willcox,  Elon  P.  (First  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  Nov.  6, 
1855.  Retiring  year  1919 ;  app.  from  Cal.  ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of 
'78.  Actual  rank— Additional  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  June  14,  '78;  2d  Lieut.  June 
28,  '78;  transferred  to  6th  Cav.  Feb.  13,  '82;  1st  Lieut.  May  21,  '86.  Service— 
Served  continuously  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  from  Sept.,  78,  to  Oct.,  '86  ;  at 
Whipple  Barracks,  Forts  Grant,  Huachuca,  Cummings,  Bayard  and  Stanton ;  at 
Fort  Lewis,  Colorado,  from  Sept.,  '87,  to  Nov.  28,  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — 
A.  D.  C.  to  Comdg.  General  Department  of  Arizona,  Dec.  5,  78  ;  relieved  Sept. 
4,  '82  ;  appointed  Adj.  6th  Cav.  in  '84 ;  appointment  disapproved  by  (Secretary  of 
War  on  ground  of  being  2d  Lieut. ;  was  Post  Adj.  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz.,  and 
Forts  Cummings  and  Bayard,  N.  M.,  and  Lewis,  Colorado ;  was  Acting  Judge 
Advocate,  Acting  Engineer  Officer  and  Inspector  of  Target  Practice,  Department 
of  Arizona,  at  times  from  79  to  '82;  appointed  A.  D.  C.  to  Comdg.  General  Dept. 
of  the  Missouri,  Oct.  16,  '86;  relieved  April,  '87  ;  Adj.  and  Q.  M.  of  Batt.  in  the 
field  most  of  time  from  Sept.,  '85,  to  June,  '86.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Partici- 
pated in  Cibicu  campaign  against  White  Mountain  Apaches  under  Col.  Bed  wood 
Price,  6th  Cav.,  in  '81,  and  in  the  Chiricahua  campaign  of  that  year,  also  in  Chir- 
icahua  campaign  of  succeeding  year  ;  in  the  field  under  Gen.  George  Crook  in  his 
Mexican  campaign  against  Ch  ricahua  Apaches  in  '83;  was  actively  engaged  in 
the  field  operating  against  Geronimo's  Apaches  continuously  from  Sept.,  '85,  to 
June,  '86,  under  Gen.  Geo.  Crook  and  afterwards  under  General  Miles.  History — 
Son  of  Brig,  and  Bvt.  M-j.  Gen.  O.  B.  Wilcox,  of  Mich.,  and  grandson  of  Chan- 
cellor Elon  Farnsworth,  First  Chancellor  of  Mich. 

Willcox,  Francis  W.  (Second  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Memphis,  Tenn. 
Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '89.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June 
12,  '89. 

Willcox,  Orlando  B.  (Brig,  and  Bvt.  Major-General  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mich. 
April  16,  1823 ;  retired.  Appointed  from  Mich.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Academy, 
Class  ot  '47.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  July  1,  '47 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  30,  '50  ; 
resigned  Sept.  10,  '57;  Colonel  1st  Mich  Inf.  May  1,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  16, 
'62;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol.  July  21,  '61;  accepted  Aug.  20,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  Jan.  15, 
'66;  Coi.  29th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  10,  '66;  transferred  to  12th  Inf. 
March  15, '69;  Brig.-Gen.  Oct.  13, '86;  accepted  Oct.  13, '86;  retired  April  16, 
'67,  by  operation  ot  law.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court-House,  Va.;  Major-Gen. 
March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Petersburg,  Va. ; 
Major-General  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  distinguished  and  gallant  services  in  the  several 
actions  since  crossing  the  Kapidan.  Service — Served  with  Light  Battery  G,  in  war 
with  Mexico,  from  Sept., '47,  to  June,  '48,  and  in  the  summer  expedition  on  the 


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Plains,  '50 ;  served  with  trraops  4th  Art.  and  Marines  in  the  Anthony  Burns  Riot, 
Boston,  Mass.,  May  27  to  June  3,  '54,  and  with  Co.  in  Florida,  Billy  Bowlegs'  war, 
'56-7  ;  in  the  field  in  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  '61  to  '65  ;  accepted  surrender  of 
Petersburg  from  civil  authorities,  and  took  command  of  city  and  vicinity  until  re- 
lieved by  General  Warren  about  April  5 ;  marched  in  command  of  division  to 
Burksville,  Va.,  April  5,  and  thence  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  on  the  assassination 
of  the  President;  commanded  District  of  Lynchburg,  Virginia,  from  Sep- 
tember, '66,  to  March,  '69,  reconstruction  difficulties;  transferred  as  Colonel 
to  the  12th  Infantry  March  15,  '69,  and  moved  with  regiment  to  Pacific 
Coast;  Superintendent  general  recruiting  service  from  August,  73,  to  October 
74;  commanded  Dept.  of  Arizona  on  brevet  commission  of  Major-General  from 
March,  '78,  to  Sept.,  '82,  operating  against  Apaches,  Chimehuevas,  and  minor 
bands  of  Indians;  in  command  of  regiment  at  Madison  Barracks,  Sackett's  Harbor, 
N.  Y.,  until  retirement  April,  '87;  Military  Governor  of  the  Soldiers'  Home  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  '90.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Commanded  in  the  capture  of 
Alexandria,  Va. ;  and  Ball's  Cav.  May  21, '61;  captured  Fairfax  Station,  Va., 
July  18  ;  served  in  command  of  2d  Brig.,  3d  Div.,  Heintzelman's,  at  battle  of  Ball 
Run,  July  21,  '61,  where  he  was  severely  wounded  in  a  charge  and  ciipturnl ; 
prisoner  of  war  in  the  Almshouse  Hospital,  Richmond,  Va.,  Charleston  Jail 
(hostage  for  the  privateers),  Castle  Pinckney,  and  Columbia  Jail,  S.  C.,  and  at 
8  ilUbury  and  L:bby  Prisons  one  year  and  twenty-four  days ;  exchanged  in  Aug., 
'62;  commanded  1st  Div.,  9th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in  the  battles  of 
South  Mountain  and  Antietam  Sept.  14-17,  '62 ;  commanded  9th  Corps  in  Oct. 
and  Nov.,  '62;  supporting  Pleasonton's  Cav.  operations  in  the  advance  of  th< 


and  Michigan  during  the  enrollment  riots,  from  June  10  to  Sept.  11,  '63; 
marched  in  command  of  Division  of  Rein  orcementa  for  East  Tennessee  from 
Nicholasville,  Ky.,  Sept.  17,  '63,  with  which  served  in  Burnside's  battle  Blue 
Springs,  E.  T.,  Oct.  10,  '63,  and  in  command  of  left  wing  on  retreat  from  Bull's 
Gap;  occupied  Cumberland  Gap,  holding  open  communications  with  Kentucky 
during  siege  of  Kaoxville,  and  operated  successfully  at  Mulberry  Gap,  Jonesville, 
Jacksonbon/  and  Maynanlsviile  Nov.,  '63,  and  defeated  Wheeler's  Civalry  at 
Walker's  Ford,  Clinch  River  Dec.  2,  '63;  commanding  District  of  the  Clinch  until 
Jan.  15,  '64  ;  commanded  2,1  Division  and  the  9th  C>rps  in  skirmishes  ;it  Straw- 
berry Plains,  rear-guard  of  the  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Jan.  21,  and  near  Knoxville 
Jan.  22,  retreating  from  Dandridge,  and  in  subsequent  operations  in  East  Tenn., 
from  Jan.  26  to  March  16,  '64;  commanded  9th  Corps  en  route  to  Annapolis, 
Md.,  inarch  and  part  of  April,  '64;  commanded  3d  Division,  9th  Cjrps  (reorgan- 
ized under  Burnsidt),  battles  of  the  Wilderness  May  6;  North  Anna  River  May 
9  (commanding  two  divisions);  3d  Division,  Spottsylvania  May  12;  skirmishes  on 
Tolopotomy  May  31  and  June  1;  battle  of  Bethesda  Church  June  3;  at  Peters- 
burg June  17  and  18,  and  July  30;  in  action  on  Weldon  R.  R.  Aug.  1<>,  21.  2"»  ; 
commanding  1st  Division  (consolidated),  9th  Corps,  in  action  Pegram  Hou-c 
Sept.  30 ;  in  skirmishes  near  same  Oct.  2  and  8,  and  at  Hatcher's  Run  <),-t.  27, 
'64;  commanding  division  in  the  trenches,  siege  of  Petersburg,  from  Nov.  29,  '64, 
to  Apr.l  3,  '65;  engaged  in  action  Fort  Steadman  March  25,  and  the  lines  of 
Petersburg,  from  March  29  to  April  3,  when  the  city  fell.  History — Resigned  from 
4th  Artillery  Sept.  10,  '57,  and  settled  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  in  the  practice  of  the 
law  until  May, '61;  secretary  Historical  Society  of  Michigan  ;  member  of  Mili- 
tary State  Board  for  reorganization  of  Militia;  captain  Detroit  Zouaves;  author  of 
"  Shoepac  Recollections,"  *'  Faca,'1  an  army  memoir,  and  "  Philip,"  a  tale  of  West 
Point;  lectured  before  University  and  Legislature  of  Michigan  on  preparation  for 
the  Civil  War. 

Williams,  Arthur  (1st  Lieut.  3d  Inf.).     Born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  April  29, 
1849.     Retiring  year  1913 ;  app.  from  Ky. — Civil  life;  graduated  at  Inf.  and  Cav. 
School  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  class  of '83.     Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.  < 
31,  '74;  accepted  Nov.  9,  74;  l*t  Lieut,  March  26,  '85.    Honorably  mentioned— 


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Received  favorable  mention  in  letters  from  the  Major  of  the  regiment  to  regimen- 
tal and  department  commanders;  specially  mentioned  in  reports  of  the  command- 
ant of  the  Civ.  and  Infantry  School  for  '82  and  on  graduation  of  the  class  in  '83 ; 
favorably  mentioned  in  orders  No.  10,  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  July  16,  '87. 
Service— Reported  far  duty  at  Jackson  Birracks,  La.,  Dec.,  74 ;  joining  Co.  I  at 
Alexandria,  La.,  Dec.,  71,  and  at  Pineville,  La.,  until  May,  77,  when  posts  on 
Red  River,  (L  i.)  were  discontinued ;  at  Mt.  Vernon  Bks.,  Ala.;  on  regiment  being 
ordered  North  to  assist  in  suppression  of  labor  riots,  was  left  in  charge  of  post; 
rejoined  regiment  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  in  September,  77,  and  proceeded  with  it  via 
Cjrinne,  Utah,  to  Montana,  with  Battalion  (Cos.  B,  D,  H  and  I)  on  the  march 
from  C^rinne  t>  Missoula;  post  adjutant,  post  treas.,  ordnance  and  engineer  officer 
at  Fort  Missoula,  from  Nov.  14,  77,  until  Aug.,  '81;  on  temporary  duty  (recruit- 
ing service)  at  Columbus  Barracks,  Ohio,  from  Sept.,  '81,  to  Nov.,  '81  ;  acted  in 
double  capacity  of  student,  officer  and  instructor  at  U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School, 
Fort  Leavenworth,  from  Dec.,  '81,  to  June  3'),  '83;  detailed  as  instructor  at  the 
U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School  by  order  of  the  Secretary  of  War  July,  '83,  and  assigned 
as  instructor  in  charge  of  the  Department  of  Military  Surveying  and  Topography ; 
continued  on  duty  at  the  school  by  special  authority  of  the  Secretary  of  War  from 
July  1,  '85,  till  June  30,  '87;  joined  C  >.  at  Fort  Custer,  Mont.,  July  19,  '87  ;  on 
duty  there  during  the  Crow  outbreak  Nov.,  '87  ;  appointed  Post  Topog.  officer  at 
Fort  Custer  and  as  such  surveyed  the  reservation,  autumn  '87  and  spring  of  '88  ; 
changed  station  to  Fort  Meade,  S.  Dak.,  May,  '88.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj., 

A.  A.  Q.  M.,  A.  C.  S.,  Post  Treas.  at  Alexandria,  La.,  and  at  Pineville,  La.,  from 
Dec.,  74,  until  May,  77 ;  Adj.  of  Batt.  en  route  from  Corinne  to  Fort  Missoula,  M. 
T.,  77;  on  special  duty  as  Adjutant  to  Lieut.-Col.  George  Gibson  in  connection 
with  the  Mullen  road  improvement,  between  Forts  Missoula  and  Coeur  d'  Aiene 
(Sherman),  Idaho,  during  summer  of  '80  and  '81 ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Meade,  S.  D., 

Aug.  1,  '89,  to .     Commands  held— Co.  from  July  19,  '87,  to .     History — 

Graduated  at  Central  High  School,  Philadelphia,  class  of  Feb.,  '68,  with  degree  of 

B.  A.;  afterwards  granted  degree  of  A.  M.;  Array  Paymaster's  Clerk  '68-74;  he  is 
the  descendant  of  soldiers  of  the  wars  of  the  Revolution,  of  1812  and  of  the  Black 
Hawk  War,  but  cannot  give  the  rank  held  by  either  his  great-grandfather  or  his 
grandfather. 

"Williams,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  70  ;  graduated  June  17, 
74.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  *17,  74;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  11,  79. 
Stnff  positions  occupied— Re?.  Q.  M.  21st  Inf.  March  25,  '84,  to  March  25,  '88. 

Williams,  Charles  W.  (Captain  Asst.  Quartermaster).  Born  in  Ky.  Sept. 
17,  1853.  Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  July  1,  71 ;  graduated  June  16,  75.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf. 
June  16,  75 ;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  June  30,  79 ;  accepted  July  14,  79.  Staff  positions 
occupied—  Disbursing  Officer  and  Post  Q.  M.  Mil.  Acad./West  Point,  N.  Y.,  since 
Julv  1,  '86.  Service — Awaiting  orders  and  on  duty  McPherson  Bks.,  Atlanta,  Ga., 
to  Jan.,  '82 ;  post  Q.  M.  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  March,  '83  ;  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas, 
to  Sept.,  '83 ;  Ch.  Q.  M.  Dept.  of  Arizona  since  Oct.  23,  '83  ;  and  at  various  other 
stations  till  '86  ;  present  station  being  West  Point,  N.  Y. 

Williams,  Constant  (Captain  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.  May  25,  1843.  Re- 
tiring year  1907.  Appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Co.  B, 
31st  and  82d  Pa.  Inf.,  July  23, '61,  to  Sept.  11,  '62';  Pvt.  Gen.  Ser.  Feb.  20,  '63; 
discharged  June  29,  '63  ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  29,  '63 ;  accepted  June  29,  '63  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '64 ;  Capt.  May  10,  73.  Service— In  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
July,  '61,  to  Oct.,  '62 ;  with  regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  to  Aug.,  '63 ; 
at  Fort  Schuyler,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '63,  to  March,  '64  ;  on  recruiting  duty,  New  York 
City,  to  Oct.,  '64 ;  in  New  York  Harbor  to  May,  '65  ;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to 
Aug.,  '65;  at  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '65;  at  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  Dec., 
'65;  at  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  to  Aug.,  '66;  on  general  recruiting  service,  in  New 
York  and  Pennsylvania,  to  April,  '67  ;  general  recruiting  service,  Bedloe's  Island, 
New  York,  April,  '67,  and  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present  station  being 
Ft.  Logan,  Col.  Staff  positions  occupied— Aide-de-Camp  at  headquarters.  District 


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of  East  Florida,  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  '65  ;  Post  Adjutant  and  Provost 
Marshal  General,  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  to  Dec.,  '65;  Post  Adjutant,  Jacksonville, 
Fla.,  to  Feb.,  '66 ;  A.  C.  S.  of  Depot  and  Post  of  Tallahassee,  Fla.,  to  Aug.,  '66 ; 
Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  Bedloe's  Island  April,  '67. 

Williams,  Ephraim  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Appointed 
from  Mass.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  Co.  C,  27th  Mass.  Vol.  Inf.,  Aug.  27, 
'62;  discharged  April  17,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  l*t  U.  S.  Vol.  Inf.  April  18,  '64;  1st  Lieut. 
July  9,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  May  10,  '66;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66;  ac- 
cepted May  15,  '66 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  28,  '66;  retired  April  3,  '69,  for  loss  of  left  leg 
from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  Sept.  23,  '67,  for  coolness, 
gallantry  and  good  conduct  in  action  with  the  Cheyenne  Indians  near  Pawnee 
Fork,  Kansas,  Sept.  23,  '67. 

Williams,  George  (First  Lieut,  and  Bvt.  Capt.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ohio. 
Retired;  appointed  from  Oregon — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf. 
April  14,  '62;  accepted  June  28,  '62;  1st  Lieut.  July  14,  '63;  retired  Nov.  11, 
loss  of  right  leg  from  wound  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Capt.  July  '2,  'G3, 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Staff  positions 
occupied— A.  D.  C.  Nov.  22,  '66,  to  Feb.  21,  70. 

Williams,  Henry  R.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired;  ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  I),  84:h  N.  V. 
Inf.,  May  18,  '61,  to  Oct.  1,  '62;  2d  Lieut.  84;h  N.  Y.  Inf.  Oct.  1,  '62;  1st  Lieut. 
Aug.  18,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  April  25,  '64;  pvt.  gen.  ser.  June  16,  '64;  discharged 
Jan.  8,  '65;  2d  L:eut.  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Jan.  5,  '65;  accep'ed  Jan.  9,  '65;  hon.  mint. 
out  Jan.  17,  '67;  2d  Lieut.  45th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Jan.  18, 
1st  Lieut.  Dec.  12,  '68;  unassigned  July  22,  '69;  retired  Dec.  15,  '70,  wounds  in 
line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Vols.  Nov.  7,  '65,  gallant  and  meritori- 
ous services. 

Williams,  John  R.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
N.  Y.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  72;  graduated  June  15,  76  ; 
.Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Art.  June  15,  76 ;  1st  Lieut.  March  15,  '81.  Staff 
positions  occupied — Prin.  Asst.  Prof,  of  French  M.  A.  from  Aug.  29,  '81,  to  Aug. 
38,  '83. 

Williams,  Richard  A.  (Captain  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  Oct.  13,  1846. 
Retiring  year,  1910;  appointed  from  Pa.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  70. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  15,  70;  1st  Lieut.  May  17,  76;  Capt.  April 
24,  '86.  Service — Served  and  took  part  in  various  campaigns  again>t  Mi-sealero 
and  Jacarilla  Apaches  in  70-71-72  in  New  Mexico;  campaigns  against  the  Ules 
and  Cheyennes  in  Colorado  and  Indian  Ter.  73-74;  served  on  Texas  border  of 
Rio  Grande,  between  Fort  Brown  and  Fort  Ringgold,  75  to  79;  participating  in 
several  crossings  to  Mexico  in  border  troubles  75  and  76;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas; 
scouting  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  part  of  79  and '80;  Adjutant  mounted  recruiting 
service  at  Cavalry  Depot,  Jefferson  Barracks,  Missouri,  '81  and  '82  (temporary 
duty);  Fort  Duncan,  Texas,  Oct.,  '82,  to  April  29,  '83;  at  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  and 
at  various  other  stations  until  '90.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of 
Rio  Grande  June,  77,  to  Jan.  1,  78;  Adj.  mounted  recruiting  service  at  Cav. 
Depot,  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo..  '81-2.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.—lu  affair  with 
Kiowas  and  Comanche  Indians  June  12,  72,  near  Ute  Creek,  N.  M.,  and  in  action 
with  Kiowa  Indians  Aug.  16,  72,  at  Palo  Duro  River,  Texas. 

Williams,  Robert  (Colonel  and  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.).  Born  in  Va.  Nov.  5, 1829. 
Retiring  year  1893  ;  appointed  from  Va.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '61. 
Actual  rank—Rvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Dragoons  July  1,  '51 ;  2d  Lieut.  July  15,  '63 ;  1st 
Lieut.  June  7,  '66 ;  Bvt.  Capt,  and  A.  A.  G.  May  11,  '61 ;  accepted  "May  16,  '61 ; 
Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.  Aug.  3,  '61 ;  Col.  1st  Mass.  Cav.  Oct.  7,  '61 ;  resigned  Oct.  1, 
'62;  Major  and  A.  A.  G.  July  17,  '62;  Lieut.  Col.  and  A.  A.  G.  Feb.  22,  '69;  Col. 
and  A.  A.  G.  July  1,  '81.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  C.)l.  Sept.  24,  '64,  meritorious 
and  faithful  services  during  the  war;  C>)L  and  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  diligent, 
faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adjutant  General's  department  during  the 
war. 


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Williams,  Robert  O.  (Second  Lieut.  15th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  'class  of  '86.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
15th  Inf.  July  1,  '86. 

Williams,  William  M.  (First  Lieut.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio  May  10, 
1841.  Retiring  year,  1905  ;  appointed  from  Ohio — Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Priv. 
Co.  G,  and  Q.  M.  Sergt.  45th  Ohio  Inf.  July  31  '62,  to  June  12,  '63;  2d  Lieut. 
45th  Ohio  Inf.  June  12/63;  1st  Lieut.  April  2, '64;  Capt.  Feb.  18, '65 ;  hon. 
must.  out.  June  12,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  28th  Inf.  Nov.  13,  '67;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '67; 
transferred  to  19th  Inf.  March  31,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  27,  '78.  Brevet  rank—Bvt. 
Major  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  pursuit  of  the 
rebel  guerrilla  Morgan  through  Indiana  and  Ohio. 

Williams,  William  N.  (Second  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Re- 
tired ;  appointed  from  Indiana — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — 1st  Serg't  Co.  A,  6th 
Ind.  Inf.,  April  19,  '61 ;  discharged  August  2,  '61 ;  Serg't  Major  6th  Ind.  Inf., 
Sept.  20,  '61  ;  discharged  March  29,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  6th  Ind.  Inf.,  March  30,  '62  ; 
1st  Lieut.,  May  29,  '62  ;  hon.  must,  out  May  3,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  V.  R.  C.,  April  23, 
'64 ;  accepted  May  4,  '64  ;  resigned  June  30,  '64 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Inf.,  June  18,  '67  ; 
accepted  Oct.  19,  '67  ;  retired  June  28,  '78.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  D.  C.  Vol., 
July  1,  '62,  to  May  5,  '63. 

Williamson,  George  McK.  (Second  Lieut.  6th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa. ;  app. 
from  Pa. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class,  of  '87.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d 
Lieut,  6th  Cav.,  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  Sept.  28,  '87. 

Williston,  Edward  B.  (Major  3d  Artillery  and  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  Vt., 
July  15,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900 ;  app.  from  Cal.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d 
Lieut.  2d  Art.,  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  23,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  27,  '61 ; 
Capt.  March  8,  '65  ;  Major  3d  Art.,  March  22,  '85.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.,  May 
3,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Salem  Heights,  Va. ;  Major 
July  3,  '63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Gettysburg  Campaign  ;  Lieut. 
Col.,  Sept.  19,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Winchester, 
Va. ;  Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  /Ser- 
vice— On  duty  with  3d  Art.  in  California,  and  en  route  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  to 
Dec.,  '61 ;  on  duty  with  Light  Battery  D,  2d  Art.,  Franklin's  Div.,  and  6th  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  to  July  15,  '63  ;  en  route  to  California  and  stationed  at  San 
Diego,  Fort  Yuma  and  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  to  Jan.,  '67 ;  en  route  to  and 
stationed  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va. ;  instructor  in  U.  S.  Art.  School  to  June,  '69 ; 
transferred  to  Battery  F,  2d  Art.,  and  en  route  to  Alaska,  commanding  District  of 
Renay  and  post  of  Kodiak,  and  A.  A.  I.  G.  on  the  staff'  of  commanding  general, 
Dept.  of  Alaska,  to  Nov.,  '70 ;  stationed  at  Presidio,  en  route  to  Raleigh,  N.  C., 
'70-73  ;  stationed  at  Marion  and  Morganton,  N.  C.,  assisting  in  the  suppression  of 
illicit  distilling,  to  April,  '77 ;  stationed  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  en  route  to 
Texas  ;  stationed  at  San  Antonio,  Fort  Clark,  Fort  Duncan,  Corpus  Christi  and 
Fort  Ringgold,  member  of  the  Light  Battery  Board,  etc.,  to  Dec.,  '81 ;  command- 
ing Light  Battery  F,  2d  Art.,  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan. ;  and  instructor  of  ar- 
tillery U.  S.  Inf.  and  Cav.  School.  Staff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  I.  G.  Dept.  of 
Alaska,  to  Nov.,  '70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  following  bat- 
tles and  actions :  Second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg, 
Marye's  Heights,  Salem  Church,  Franklin's  Crossing,  Gettysburg  and  Funkstown; 
commanding  Horse  Battery  D,  2d  Art.,  1st  Brigade  Horse  Art.,  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, from  July  15,  '63,  to  Aug.  8,  '65 ;  and  engaged  in  the  following  battles 
and  actions  :  Culpepper,  Raccoon  Ford,  Rapidan  Station,  Jack's  Shop,  Madison 
Court-House,  Rapidan,  Morton's  Ford,  Stevensburg,  White  Sulphur  Springs, 
Brentville,  Oak  Hill,  second  Rapidau,  Bealton,  Rappahannock  Bridge,  Muddy 
Run,  Rixeyville,  Mine  Run,  Todd's  Tavern,  Spottsylvania,  C.  H.,  Beaver  Dam 
Station,  Ground  Squirrel  Bridge,  Yellow  Tavern,  Ashland  Cross-Roads,  Meadow 
Bridge,  Mechanicsville,  Milford  Station,  Hanoverton,  Hawes'  Shop,  Old  Church, 
Cold  Harbor,  Trevillian  Station,  White  House,  Berry ville,  Sulphur  Springs 
Bridge,  Newtown,  Strasburg,  Summit  Point,  Kearneyville,  Smithfield,  Opequan, 
second  Berryville,  Lockis  Ford,  Winchester,  Woodstock,  Front  Royal,  Luray. 
Commands  held— Li.  Batt.  D,  from  Aug.  5,  '62,  to  July  15,  '63  ;  District  of  Renay 

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and  post  of  Kodiak,  Alaska,  70.  History — Graduate  of  Norwich  University,  Vt.  ; 
Civil  engineer. 

Wills,  David  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Penna.  Retired.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Actual  rank — Post  Chaplain  June  3,  79 ;  accepted  June  14,  79 ;  re- 
tired Jan.  7,  '86.  Service— At  Ft.  Walla  Walla,  W.  T.,  and  Ft.  Huachuca,  Ariz. ;  was 
serving  at  the  latter  post  during  the  late  Apache  war,  when  three  of  the  cavalry 
companies  stationed  there,  under  the  command  of  Major  Lawton,  rendered  such 
valuable  service  in  the  pursuit  and  capture  of  the  hostile  Indians.  This  position 
in  the  Army  brought  him  more  or  less  in  contact  with  the  Indian  tribes  from 
Fort  Colville  to  the  borders  of  Mexico. 

Wills,  John  H.  (Second  Lieut.  22d  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Graduated  from  Military  Academy,  class  of  '81.  Actual  rani— Add.  2d  Lieut. 
22d  Inf.  June  11,  '81 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  30,  '81. 

Wilson,  Charles  I.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Washington,  D.  C., 
May  3,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rant 
— Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  accepted  May  31,  '61 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  May  28, 
'66 ;  resigned  Jan.  1,  '67  ;  Capt.  16th  Inf.  Jan.  22,  '67 ;  accepted  March  23,  '67  ; 
unassigned  April  17, '69;  hon.  discharged  Dec.  31,  70;  Major  and  Paymaster 
March  3,  75 ;  accepted  March  22,  75.  Brevet  rank—  Brevet  Captain  March  13, 
'65,  for  meritorious  and  distinguished  services  in  the  battle  of  Toad's  Tavern  and 
Yellow  Tavern,  Virginia  ;  Brevet  Major  March  13,  '65,  for  highly  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services  in  his  department  in  twelve  engagements  in  theShenandoah 
Valley,  Virginia;  Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for  meritorious  services  in  battle  of 
Todd's  Tavern.  Service — On  duty  as  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Leavenworth,  and  Fort 
Lamed,  Kansas,  from  Sept.,  '61,  to  Sept.,  '62;  on  duty  at  Frederick,  Md.,  from 
Sept.,  '62,  to  Dec.,  '62,  in  charge  of  Confederate  Hospitals;  reported  for  duty  in 
Army  of  the  Potomac  Dec.,  '62 ;  assigned  to  duty  with  Regular  Cavalry,  and  was 
successively  Regimental  Surgeon  2d  U.  S.  Cavalry,  Surgeon-in-chief  Regular  Cav- 
alry Reserve  Brigade,  Surgeon-in-chief  1st  Cavalry  Division  and  Acting  Medical 
Director  Cavalry  Corps,  Middle  Military  Division  (Shenandoah  Valley),  until 
early  spring  of  '65 ;  as  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  S.  A.  with  rank  of  1st  Lieutenant,  parti- 
cipated in  all  the  Cavalry  engagements  from  spring  of  '65 ;  was  on  duty  in  Wash- 
ington as  Hospital  Surgeon,  Surgeon-in-chief  of  the  defenses  of  Washington  and 
Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Washington,  Md.,  until  Jan.  1,  '67,  when  he  resigned  the 
service;  appointed  Captain  16th  Inf.,  to  date  Jan.  22,  '67,  and  served  with  regi- 
ment until  April,  '69 ;  was  then  unassigned  and  shortly  after  ordered  on  duty  on  re- 
cruiting service ;  appointed  Major  and  Paymaster  U.  S.  A.  March  3,  75 ;  was  as- 
signed to  duty  in  the  Dept.  of  Texas,  and  served  there  until  May,  '81 ;  then  ordered 
to  the  Dept.  of  the  East,  station  New  York  City,  and  served  there  until  June, 
'85 ;  was  then  ordered  to  the  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  station  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  served 
there  until  July,  '87 ;  was  then  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  station  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  where  he  has  been  since,  and  is  at  present  serving.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — 
Participated  in  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run  and  in  all  the  Cav.  engagements  of  the 
Array  of  the  Potomac  and  Shenandoah  Valley.  Commands  held — In  command 
of  Bedloe's  Island,  a  sub-depot  of  recruits  and  also  at  David's  Island,  N.  Y.  Har- 
bor, until  Dec.  31,  70,  when  he  was  honorably  discharged  the  service,  at  his  own 
request. 

Wilson,  David  (Post  Chaplain).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired  ;  app.  from  D.  C. — 
Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Post,  Chaplain  June  16,  '80 ;  accepted  June  23,  '80 ;  re- 
tired. 

Wilson,  David  B.  (Captain  25th  Inf.).  Born  in  Pa.,  March  12, 1838.  Re- 
tiring year  1902.  App.  from  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut.  131st  Pa. 
Inf.  Aug.  18,  '62 ;  hon.  must,  out  May  23,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Vet.  Inf.  Aug. 
4,  '64;  hon.  must  out.  Sep.  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  40th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
March  5,  '67  ;  trans,  to  25th  Inf.  April  20,  '69  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  20,  71 ;  Capt.  July 
16,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  40th  Inf.  July  13,  '68,  to  Sep.  15,  '68  ;  Adj. 
25th  Inf.  Jan.  1,  76,  to  July  16,  '86.  Service—  In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the 
Rebellion  '62  to  '65,  and  at  various  stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  till  '90,  pres- 
ent station  being  Fort  Missoula,  Mont.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  at  the 


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battles  of  Second  Bull  Run,  South  Mountain,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chan- 
cellorsville  and  action  at  Drury's  Bluff,  Va. 

Wilson,  Eugene  T.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Ohio.  App.  from 
Ohio  ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of '88.  Actual  rank — Additional  2d  Lieut. 
5th  Art.  June  11,  '88;  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  Dec.  4,  '88. 

Wilson,  George  S.  (Captain  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ind.,  Oct.  30,  1842.  Re- 
tiring year  1906.  Appointed  from  Ind. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Corpl.  and 
Sgt.  Co.  C,  17th  Ind.  Vol.  Inf.,  from  May  31,  '61,  to  Feb.  29,  '64;  2d  Lieut.  17th 
Ind.  Vol.  Inf.  March  1,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  June  3,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  8,  '65  ; 
2d  Lieut.  12th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  2,  '67 ;  accepted  July  12,  '67 ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  28, 
'76;  Capt.  Feb.  12,  '86.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  12th  Inf.  from  June  12, 
73,  to  Feb.  20,  '75.  Service— Served  during  the  War  of  Rebellion  '61-65  ;  July  to 
Nov.,  '61,  in  West  Virginia ;  Dec.,  '61,  to  Feb.,  '65,  in  Army  of  the  Cumberland, 
participating  with  his  regiment  in  the  campaign  of  that  army  in  Kentucky,  Ten- 
nessee, Mississippi,  Alabama  and  Georgia ;  regiment  served  as  mounted  infantry 
in  "  Wilder's  Brigade ''  from  Feb.,  '63,  until  mustered  out  of  service ;  Feb.  to  May, 
'65,  on  cavalry  raid,  under  Major-General  J.  H.  Wilson,  through  Alabama  and 
Georgia ;  Aug.  8,  '65,  to  July  2,  '67,  out  of  service ;  reported  for  duty  with  12th 
Infantry  Aug.  1,  '67;  served  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  West  Va.  Aug.  to  Dec., 


Dep. 

bus  Bks.,  Ohio.  Battks,  xJdrmishes,  etc. — Participated  in  the  following  engage- 
ments :  Assault  on  Green  Briar,  W.  Va.,  Oct.  2,  '61 ;  battle  of  Hoover's  Gap, 
Tenn.,  June  24,  '63;  operations  around  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Aug.  20  to  Sep.  10, 
'63 ;  affair  at  Thompson's  Cove,  Tenn.,  Oct.  3,  '63  ;  affair  at  McMinnville,  Tenn., 
Oct.  4,  '63 ;  battle  of  Farmington,  Tenn.,  Oct.  7,  '63 ;  affairs  at  Woodland, 
Pumpkin-Vine  (twice),  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  May  18  to  28,  '64  (Atlanta  campaign); 
battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Ga.,  June  27,  '64  ;  affair  at  Stone  Mountain,  July 
19,  '64 ;  affair  at  Flat  Rock,  Ga.,  July  27-28,  '64 ;  in  trenches  around  Atlanta, 
Ga.,  under  fire  Aug.  1  to  14,  '64;  from  Atlanta,  Ga.,  via  Rome,  down  Coosa  River, 
Oct.  5  to  31, '64,  ten  engagements;  Ebenezer  Church,  Fla.,  April  1,  and  Selma, 
Ala.,  April  2,  '65  (Wilson's  cavalry  raid);  in  latter  engagement  was  severely 
wounded  while  commanding  company. 

Wilson,  James  B.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ireland.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Priv.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Cos.  C  and  D,  Batt.  of 
Engineers,  and  Priv.  and  Corp.  General  Service  Aug.  23,  73,  to  Apr.  23,  '82 ;  2d 
Lieut.  5th  Inf.  March  27,  '82 ;  accepted  Apr.  24,  '82. 

Wilson,  James  L.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Art.).  Born  in  Va.  Appointed  from 
W.  Va.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  74.  Actual  rank—Pirf.  and  Bugler 
Co.  K,  2d  W.  Va.  Inf.,  Dec.  1,  '62,  to  Dec.  4,  '65  ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  17, 74  ; 
1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '80.  Service— Joined  2d  W.  Va.  Inf.  in  Sept.,  '62,  at  the  age  of 
13  years  and  10  months ;  was  regularly  enrolled  as  drummer  Dec.  1,  '62 ;  regt. 
made  mounted  infantry  Aug.,  '63 ;  enrolled  as  bugler ;  regt.  consolidated  with  3d 
W.  Va.  mounted  infantry  in  Sept.,  '64 ;  made  6th  W.  Va.  Vet.  Vol.  Cav.;  con- 
tinued as  bugler ;  captured  in  action  in  Nov.,  '64 ;  taken  to  Richmond  and  served  in 
Pemberton  Prison  till  Feb.  15,  '65,  when  he  was  paroled ;  sent  to  Col.,  Ohio ;  ex- 
changed in  March ;  joined  regt.  in  Washington  in  April ;  ordered  with  regiment 
to  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kansas,  in  June,  to  Julesburg,  Colorado,  in  July,  to  Fort 
Laramie,  Dakota  Ter.,  in  Sept.,  to  Laramie  Bridge,  North  Platte,  in  Oct.,  when 
term  of  service  expired ;  discharged  at  Omaha  Dec.,  5  '65 ;  appointed  through 
competitive  ex.  to  West  Point  in  70 ;  joined  regiment  in  San  Francisco,  Cal.; 
ordered  to  artillery  school,  May,  75 ;  relieved  May,  76 ;  joined  regt.  in  Cal.; 
ordered  to  Red  Cloud  Agency  with  Batt.  4th  Art.  Aug.,  76  (Sioux  war) ;  to  Light 
Battery,  Presidio,  Cal.,  Oct.,  76 ;  ordered  to  the  field  with  Light  Battery  B,  4th 
Art.,  equipped  as  Cav.,  in  77 ;  Nez  Perces  war  in  78,  with  Light  Battery  B,  as 
Cav.;  Bannock  war  Sept.,  '81  ;  to  Arizona  with  Battalion  4th  Art.;  Apache  war ; 
reg.  changed  station  with  1st  Art.  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  various  other  stations  till  '90, 
present  station  being  Jackson  Barracks,  La. 


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Wilson,  John  M.  (Lieut.  Col.  of  Engineers  and  Bvt.  Colonel).  Born  in 
District  of  Columbia,  Oct.  8,  '37.  Retiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Washing- 
ton Ter.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '60.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut. 
1st  Art.,  July  1,  '60;  trans,  to  Ordnance  Oct.  9,  '60;  trans,  to  1st  Art.  Jan.  14, 
'61 ;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Jan.  28,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  May  14,  '61 ;  trans,  to  Top.  Eng. 
July  24,  '63  ;  trans,  to  Engineers  March  3,  '63  ;  Captain  June  1,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col. 
and  A.  I.  G.  Vol.  May  26,  '64,  to  Aug.  1,  '65 ;  Major  of  Engineers  June  3,  '67 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  March  17,  '84.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain  June  27,  '62,  for  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Games'  Mills,  Va. ;  Major  July  1,  '62, 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  Va. ;  Lieut. 
Col.  April  8,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Spanish 
Fort,  Mobile  Harbor,  Ala. ;  Col.  April  8,  '65,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
at  Spanish  Fort  and  Fort  Blakely,  Ala. ;  Colonel  of  Volunteers  March  26,  '65, 
for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  against  the  city  of 
Mobile  and  its  defenses.  Service — Served  as  Asst.  Ordnance  Officer  at  Fort 
Monroe  Arsenal,  Va.,  '60-61 ;  and  at  Washington  Arsenal  '60-61  ;  served  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  April-July,  '61 ;  in  the 
Manassas  Campaign  July,  '61 ;  in  the  defenses  of  Washington  July,  '61,  to  March, 
'62 ;  in  the  Virginia  Peninsula  Campaign  March-Aug.,  '62  ;  in  the  Maryland  Cam- 
paign as  Assistant  Topographical  Engineer,  Sept.-Oct. ;  '62,  as  Supt.  Engi- 
neer of  construction  of  defenses  of  Harper's  Ferry,  Va.,  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  March  20, 
:63  ;  Asst.  Prof,  of  Spanish  at  U.  8.  M.  A.  March-June,  '63  ;  Asst.  Engineer  of 
the  construction  of  defenses  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  June- July,  '63  ;  Superintending 
Engineer  of  the  defensive  works  at  Memphis,  Vicksburg  and  Natchez  Aug.,  '63, 
to  May,  '64;  Inspector-General  Mil.  Div.  West  Mississippi  May,  '64,  to  Sept.,  '65; 
in  the  Mobile  Campaign  March-May,  '65  ;  detailed  to  present  to  the  Secretary  of 
War  the  Confederate  flags  captured  in  the  Mobile  Campaign  May,  '65 ;  in  charge 
of  the  construction  of  fort  at  Ship  Island,  Miss.,  and  defenses  of  New  Orleans 
Sept.  16,  '65,  to  Jan.  10,  '66  ;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  and  in  charge  of  dispo- 
sition of  engineer  property  in  Arkansas  and  Missouri  Jan.  28,  '66,  to  Sept.  4,  '66  ; 
Asst.  Engineer  in  the  improvement  of  the  Hudson  River  Sept.  4,  '66,  to  Jan.  21, 
71 ;  Superintending  Engineer  of  Fort*  Ontario  and  Niagara,  of  harbor  improve- 
ments on  Lake  Ontario  and  St.  Lawrence  River,  and  of  the  survey  of  the  Third 
Sub- division  of  the  Northern  Transportation  route,  from  the  Great  Lakes  to  tide- 
water, Jan.,  '71,  to  Dec.  75 ;  Supt.  Engineer  of  Forts  Stevens  and  Canby,  of 
river  and  harbor  improvements  in  Oregon  and  Washington  Territories,  including 
Columbia,  Willamette  and  Snake  Rivers  and  Cascade  Canal,  and  engineer  13th 
Light-house  District,  Dec.,  75,  to  Oct.  21,  78;  Supt.  Engineer  of  the  river  and 
harbor  improvements  of  Lake  Erie  west  of  Dunkirk,  Dec.,  78,  to  Oct.  24,  '82, 
and  engineer  of  the  10th  Light-house  District  July,  '81,  to  Dec.,  '81 ;  in  charge 
of  the  1st  and  2d  Divisions,  office  of  the  Chief  of  Engineers,  U.  S.  A.,  since  Oct. 
26,  '82.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engaged  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Run,  July  21,  '61 ; 
in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  April  5  to  May  4,  '62;  battle  of  Williamsburg,  May 
4-5,  '62  ;  action  of  Slatersville,  May  9,  '62  ;  skirmish  at  Gaines'  Mill,  May  23,  '62 ; 
action  of  Mechanicsville,  May  23-4,  '62 ;  battle  of  Gaines'  Mill,  June  27,  '62, 
battle  of  Malvern  Hill,  June  30-July  1,  '62;  skirmish  at  Harrison's  Landing  July 
2,  '62  ;  action  at  Malvern  Hill,  Aug."  5,  '62;  battle  of  South  Mountain,  Sept.  14, 
'62  ;  battle  of  Antietam,  Sept.  17,  '62  ;  skirmish  at  Charlestown,  Va.,  Oct.  17,  '62  ; 
being  engaged  in  the  siege  and  capture  of  Spanish  Fort,  March  28-April  8,  '65; 
storming  of  Blakely,  April  9,  '65 ;  occupation  of  Mobile,  April  12,  '65  ;  and  sur- 
render of  General  Dick  Taylor's  army  at  Citronelle,  Ala.,  May  4,  '65;  Commands 
held— Engineer  Depot  and  Co.,  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Jan.  to  Sept,  '68. 

Wilson,  Richard  H.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  App. 
from  Michigan.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  77.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
8th  Inf.  June  15,  77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1  '86. 

Wilson,  Thomas  (Major  andC.  S.,  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.).  Born  in  District  of 
Columbia,  June  10,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  District  of  Co- 
lumbia. Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '53.  Actual  rank— Brevet  2d  Lieut. 
6th  Inf.  July  1,  '53;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.,  Oct.  26,  '54;  1st  Lieut.  April  1,  '57 ;  Capt. 


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and  C.  S.  Oct.  25,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  25,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  and  C.  S.  Vols.  Dec.  26, 
'63,  to  Aug.  1,  '65 ;  Major  and  C.  S.  May  20,  '82.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major, 
Lieut.  Col.,  Colonel  ana  Brig.  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  for  "faithful  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  war";  Brevet  Colonel  Vols.  Aug.  1, '64,  for  "faithful  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  field"  ;  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  "faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Staff  positions  occupied— A..  A.  A.  G. 
defenses  of  Washington  July  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  Commissary  of  Subsistence,  Annapo- 
lis, Md.,  Oct.,  '61,  to  May,  '62 ;  Chief  of  Commissariat,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  in 
the  Richmond  campaign  ending  with  the  capitulation  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  '65. 
Service— Served  on  frontier  duty  '53-56;  against  the  Seminole  Indians,  in  Florida, 
'56-57 ;  in  the  Virginia,  Peninsular,  Maryland  and  Rappahannock  campaigns 
May,  '62,  to  June,  '63 ;  defenses  of  Washington  June  to  Dec.,  '63  ;  and  at  various 
stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  till  '90,  present  station  being  Chicago,  111. 

Wilson,  Thomas  H.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  Virginia.  App. 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  K,  4th  Cav.,  Sept. 
24,  78,  to  Aug.  18,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  July  26,  '82;  accepted  Aug.  19,  '82. 

Winn,  Frank  L.  (Second  Lieut.  1st  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky.  Appointed 
from  Kentucky.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '86.  Actual  ranb—2d 
Lieut.  1st  Inf.,  July  1,  '86. 

Winn,  John  S.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  App.  from  Ky. 
Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '88.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  2d  Cav.  June 
11,  '88. 

Winne,  Charles  K.  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in 
New  York  June  30,  1838.  Retiring  year  1902;  appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Sep.  4,  '61 ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  July 
28,  66;  resigned  Oct.  15,  '73;  reappointed  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  '74;  accepted 
Nov.  16,  74;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg.  Nov.  10,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt.  Mar.  13,  '65, 
and  Bvt.  Mai.  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war; 
Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Sep.  28,  '66,  merit,  and  dis.  services  at  Tybee  Island,  Ga.,  where 
cholera  prevailed.  Honorably  mentioned — Gen.  G.  K.  Warren  writes,  under  date 
April  23,  '66 :  "  I  also  made  last  winter  especial  application  for  you  to  have  two 
brevets  for  '64;"  Gen.  Warren,  in  his  report  to  Gen.  Morgan,  Recorder  of  the 
Board  on  Brevet  Rank,  wrote :  "As  members  of  my  staff,  while  commanding  5th 
Corps,  I  would  especially  mention  Dr.  J.  J.  Wilham,  Medical  Director,  and  Dr. 
C.  K.  Winne,  Medical  Inspector,  through  whose  hands  so  many  hundreds  of  sick 
and  wounded  have  passed  during  the  campaigns.  Their  uniform  energy  and 
courageous  efforts  and  iron  nerves  carried  them  successfully  through  an  execution 
of  duties  quite  unprecedented,  and  deserves  for  them  the  highest  honors  that 
heroic  efforts  in  their  noble  profession  can  confer."  Service — On  duty  in  Western 
Va.,  first  with  Gen.  McClellan's  column,  subsequently  on  hospital  duty  at  Beverly, 
Clarksburg  and  Parkersburg  until  Oct.,  '62 ;  Chief  Medical  Officer  at  Evansville, 
Ind.,  in  charge  of  five  hospitals,  to  Feb.,  '63 ;  in  charge  construction  Gen.  Hos- 
pital, Madison,  Ind.;  Acting  Medical  Purveyor,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  until  July,  '63; 
on  duty  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  as  Surgeon-in-Chief,  Artillery  Brigade,  5th 
Corps;  Surg.-in  Chief  2d  DJV.,  5th  Corps;  Medical  Inspector  5th  Corps  to  July, 
'65;  Post  Surgeon  Madison  Barracks,  Sackett's  Harbor,  N.  Y.,  to  July,  '66; 
charge  of  Quarantine  Hospital,  Tybee  Island,  Ga.,  to  Sep.,  '66 ;  Post  Surgeon, 
Mobile,  Ala.,  to  March,  '67 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Oglethorpe  Bks.,  Savannah,  to  June 
'68;  on  leave  of  absence  in  Europe  until  Jan.,  '69;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Niagara, 
N.  Y.,  until  Nov.,  '69;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Ripley,  Minn.,  until  Sep.,  71 ;  Post 
Surgeon,  Fort  Shaw,  Mon.,  until  April,  73  ;  Post  Surg.,  Sidney  Barracks,  Neb., 
until  Nov.,  77 ;  Post  Surg.,  Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  until  Feb.,  78  ;  on  sick  leave 
to  May,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Washakie,  Wy.,  until  June,  '80 ;  Post  Surg., 
Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  July  to  Oct.,  '80 ;  Post  Surg.,  Fort  Schuyler,  until  March,  '83 ; 
on  leave  of  absence  to  June,  '83;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  Winfield  Scott.,  Cal.,  June, 
'83  ;  Post  Surgeon,  Angel  Island,  Cal.,  from  Nov.  14,  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Benicia 
Bks.,  and  Attending  Surgeon,  Benicia  Arsenal,  Cal.,  from  Sep., '84;  Post  Sur- 
geon, Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  from  July  8,  '87. 


654  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS  OF   U.   8.    ARMY.  WIT 

Winslow,  B.  Bveleth  (Second  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  D.  C.  Ap- 
pointed from  Mass.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  gradu- 
ated June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  Eng.  June  12,  '89*;  2d  Lieut. 
July  2,  '89. 

Winslow,  Gordon  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Aug.  30,  1838.  Re- 
tired. App.  from  N.  Y.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y.  Inf.  Aug. 
30,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  29,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  May  14,  '63  ;  1st  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y. 
Vet,  Inf.  Oct.  19,  '63  ;  out  of  service  Feb.  8,  '64;  Priv.  Co.  B,  5th  N.  Y.  Vet.  Inf. 
March  21,  '64;  discharged  July  27,  '64;  Capt.  5th  N.  Y.  Vet.  Inf.  July  28,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  21,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  15th  Inf.  March  3,  '66  ;  accepted  March  31, 
'66;  transferred  to  33d  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  17,  '67;  transferred  to  8th 
Inf.  May  3,  '69;  Capt.  May  23,  '84;  retired  May  27,  '89.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Major, 
Vol.  April  1,  '65,  "  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war."  Service  — 
In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  *62-'65  ;  on  garrison  duty  at  various 
stations  to  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied  —  A.  A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Warren  Nov.  '64. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Engaged  at  the  battle  of  Antietam,  action  of  Blackford's 
Ford,  and  battle  of  Fredencksburg,  Va.  ;  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Chancellors- 
ville  ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Bethesda  Church  and  Petersburg,  Va.,  and  en- 
at the  battles  of  the  Weldon  Railroad,  Chapel  House,  and  Hatcher's  Run, 


a.,  and  engaged  at  the  battles  of  Dabney  Mills,  actions  of  Quaker  Road,  Boyd- 
ton  Plank  Koad,  White  Oak  Road,  battle  of  Five  Forks,  and  capitulation  of 
Appomattox  Court-House,  Va. 

Winston,  Edward  T.  (Second  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Tenn.  Appointed 
from  Tenn.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  15,  '84;  graduated  June 
12,  '89.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  12,  '89. 

Wint,  Theodore  J.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Pa.  March  6,  1843.  Retir- 
ing year  1909.  App.  from  the  Army.  Actual  rani  —  Priv.,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co. 
F,  6th  Pa.  Cav.  Oct.  12,  '61,  to  July  1,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  6th  Pa.  Cav.  July  1,  '64; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  30,  '64;  Priv.  Gen.  mounted  service  Feb.  20,  to  Dec.  1,  '65  ; 
2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  Nov.  24,  '65  ;  accepted  Dec.  1,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  May  9,  '66  ;  Capt. 
April  21,  '72.  Staff  positions  occupied—  Adj.  4th  Cav.  Aug.  26,  '68,  to  Dec.  31, 
'71.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.  —  Peninsula  campaigns,  Antietam,  Fredericksburg, 
Regular  Cavalry  Brigade,  '62  ;  Stoneman's  raid,  Beverly  Ford,  '63  ;  reserve  Cav. 
Brigade,  Cavalry  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Todd's  Tavern,  Sheridan's  raid, 
Hawes'  Shop,  Cold  Harbor,  Trevillian  Station,  and  Smithfield,  '63  to  '64. 

Winthrop,  William  (Lieutenant-Col.  Deputy  Judge  Advocate  General). 
Born  in  Conn.,  Aug.  3,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y.—  Civil 
life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  F.  7th  N.  Y.  S.  M.,  April  17,  '61  ;  discharged  June3, 
'61  ;  1st  Lieut.  1st  U.  S.  Sh.  Sh.  Oct.  1.  '61  ;  Capt,  Sept.  22,  '62  ;  hon.  muft.  out 
Sept.  16,  '64;  Maj.  Judge  Advocate  Sept.  19,  '64;  accepted  Sept.  24,  '64;  tran?. 
to  per.  estab.  Feb.  25,  '67  ;  Major  Judge  Advocate  Feb.  25,  '67  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Dep. 
J.  Adv.  Gen.  July  5,  '84;  accepted  July  14,  '84.  Brevet  rank—  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col. 
Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  his  department  in  the 
field  ;  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  field 
and  in  the  bureau  of  Military  Justice.  Service  —  Professor  Dept.  of  Law,  Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  by  assignment  under  act  of  June  6,  '74.  Staff  posi- 
tions occupied—  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  March  10,  '63,  to  April  14,  '63. 

Wisser,  John  P.  (First  Lieut.  1st  Art.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from  Mo. 
Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  70;  graduated  June  17,  74.  Actnni 
rank—2d  Lieut,  1st  Art.  June  17,  74;  1st  Lieutf.  Jan.  13,  '80.  Staff  position  occu- 
piedr^-A.  D.  C.  Jan.  2,  '86,  to  Aug.  5,  '86.  Service—  Asst.  Prof.  Dept.  of  Chemis- 
try, Mineralogy  and  Geology  at  Mil.  Academy  since  Aug.  28,  '86. 
Witcher,  John  S.  (Major  and  Paymaster).  Born  in  Va.,  July  15,  1839. 


Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  W.  Va.—  Civil  life.  Actual  rank—  1st  Lieut. 
3d  W.  Va.  Cav.  Dec.  13,  '62;  Capt.  Sept.  8,  '63;  Maj.  May  23,  '64;  Lieut.  -Col. 
May  6,  '65  ;  hon.  must,  out  June  30,  '65  ;  Maj.  P.  M.  Aug.  30,  '80  ;  accepted  Oct. 
5,  '80.  Brevet  rank  —  Bvt.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  ser- 
vices during  the  Shenandoah  campaign  of  '64  and  in  the  final  campaign  around 
Richmond  and  Petersburg,  Va.,  in  the  spring  of  '65  especially  at  the  battle  of 


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Ford's  Station,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  during  the  Shenandoah  campaign  of  '64  and  in  the  final  campaign  around 
Eichmond  and  Petersburg,  Va.,  in  the  spring  of  '65. 

Witherell,  Charles  T.  (Captain  19th  Inf.  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
Me.,  Oct.  11,  1837.  Eetiring  year  1901 ;  appointed  from  Me.— Civil  life.  Actual 
rank— Sgt.  Co.  K,  6th  Me.  Inf.,  May  7,  '61 ;  discharged  March  10,  '62  ;  2d  Lieut. 
6th  Me.  Iiif.  March  10,  '62 ;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  12,  '63 ;  Capt.  Aug.  13,  '63 ;  trans- 
ferred to  1st  Me.  Vet.  Inf.  Aug.  21,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  June  28,  '65;  1st  Lieut. 
28th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Dec.  20,  '66;  trans,  to  19th  Inf.  March  31,  '69 ; 
Capt.  March  20,  '79.  Brevet  rank—E\i.  Capt.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritor- 
ious services  in  the  battle  of  Marye's  Heights,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  March  2,  '67,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
Maj.  Vol.  Oct.  19,  '64,  gallant  conduct  during  the  whole  campaign  before  Rich- 
mond and  especially  in  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek, 
Va. 

Wittenmyer,  Edmund  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '83  ;  graduated  June  12,  '87. 
Actual  ran^-Add.  2d  Lieut.  9th  Inf.  June  12,  '87 ;  2d  Lieut.  June  15,  '87. 

Wittich,  Willis  (First  Lieut.  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '70 ;  graduated  June  17,  74. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  21st  Inf.  June  17,  '74;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  7,  '79.  Staff  posi- 
tion occupied — Adjt.  July  10,  '88. 

Woart,  John  (Chaplain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mass.  Retired  ;  appointed  from 
Pa.  Actual  rank — Hosp.  Chap.  March  22,  '65;  accepted  April  3,  '65;  hon.  mus. 
out  June  2,  '66  ;  Chaplain  June  2,  '66  ;  Post  Chaplain  April  3,  '67  ;  accepted  May 
9,  '67;  retired  June  30,  '82.  Service — The  first  few  months  he  was  stationed  at 
Savannah.  Afterwards  he  took  charge  of  a  large  hospital  at  Hilton  Head,  S.  C. 
At  the  same  time,  by  request  of  army  officers  and  their  families  residing  there,  he 
acted  as  chaplain  at  that  post.  On  June  2,  '66,  he  was  must,  out  of  the  volunteer 
service  and  received  an  appointment  as  post  chaplain  at  Fort  Union,  N.  M.  In 
the  autumn  of  '69  he  was  ordered  to  the  Dept.  of  Dakota,  and  resided  at  Aber- 
crombie  until  the  spring  of  the  year  '73,  when  he  was  ordered  to  Fort  Snelling, 
Minnesota.  In  the  autumn  of  that  year  he  was  ordered  to  Fort  Leavenworth, 
Kan.,  where  he  remained  until  the  spring  of  '82.  In  the  Dept.  of  the  Missouri 
and  in  Dakota  he  was  accustomed  to  go  to  different  posts  not  provided  with  chap- 
lains, and  to  visit  extensive  neighborhoods,  by  permission  of  department  com- 
manders, to  render  services.  Upon  leaving  Leavenworth  he  had  an  order  to 
report  for  duty  to  the  commander  of  the  Dept.  of  the  Pacific,  and  was  assigned  to 
Angel  Island,  in  the  harbor  of  San  Francisco;  in  June  of  that  year  his  name  was 

K  laced  upon  the  Army  Retired  List  by  act  of  Congress.  History — After  his  col- 
jgiate  studies  were  concluded  he  studied  law  in  his  native  city.  Just  before  he 
was  to  be  allowed  to  commence  the  practice  of  law  he  entered  his  name  as  a  can- 
didate for  Holy  Orders  in  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church.  The  desire  to  do  so 
dated  back  to  his  earliest  recollections.  He  pursued  his  divinity  studies  at  the 
theological  seminary  in  Virginia  in  order  to  be  near  a  dear  brother  who  was  then 
residing  in  that  State.  His  first  parish  was  in  Maryland,  for  one  year.  His 
second  in  New  Jersey,  for  five  years.  He  then  removed  to  Boston,  Mass.,  and  was 
rector  of  Christ  Church  in  that  city  for  ten  years.  His  health  failed  somewhat 
owing  to  extrordinary  duties,  and  after  remaiuing  one  year  without  a  charge,  he 
spent  nearly  two  years  in  the  care  of  a  parish  in  the  western  part  of  that  State. 
For  the  further  benefit  of  his  health  he  then  went  to  New  Orleans,  and  performed 
ministerial  duties  in  that  city  and  in  St.  Mary's  Parish,  on  Bayou  Teche,  for 
several  years,  when  he  was  invited  to  the  rectorship  of  a  church  at  Dayton.  Ohio  ; 
from  which  city,  in  less  than  three  years,  he  went  to  Philadelphia,  and  officiated 
in  a  large  parish  near  that  city  until  the  second  year  of  the  late  rebellion,  when 
his  great  interest  in  the  struggle  then  going  on  induced  him  to  give  most  of  his 
time  to  hospitals  and  afflicted  families,  unofficially,  until  he  was  applied  to  to  go 
the  South  as  a  hospital  chaplain. 


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Wolf,  Silas  A.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.)  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed 
from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74;  graduated  June  14,  78. 
Actual  ran£— Additional  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  14,  78;  2d  Lieut.  June  28,  78; 
1st  Lieut.  Aug.  5,  '88. 

Wolverton,  "William  D.  (Major,  Surgeon  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel). 
Born  in  New  Jersey,  1836.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  N.  J.  Actual 
rank — Asst.  Surgeon  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Aug.  22,  '61 ;  Captain  Asst.  Surgeon 
July  28,  '66 ;  Major  Surgeon  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Captain,  Alajor 
and  Lieut.  Colonel  March  13,  '65,  "  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  war."  Service — At  Seminary  Hospital,  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  to  March,  '62;  at 
Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  to  Dec.,  '63  ;  in  office  of  Medical  Director,  Dept.  of  the  South, 
to  April,  '64;  in  the  field  with  troops  to  Aug.,  '64;  at  General  Hospital,  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '66;  near  Richmond,  Va.,  with  llth  Inf.  to  Jan.,  '67;  Post 
Surgeon  at  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  to  Nov.,  '68 ;  Post  Surgeon  post  of  New  Orleans,  La., 
to  April, '69;  Post  Surgeon  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  to  Oct.,  '69;  Post  Surgeon 
Fort  Abercrombie,  Dak.  Ty.,  to  Sept.,  73 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.-Nov.,  73;  or- 
dered to  Dept.  of  the  South  tf ov.  14,  73 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  to  May, 
75;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota  April  27,  75;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Abercrombie, 
D.  T.,  to  Aug.,  76;  Post  Surgeon.  Standing  Rock  agency,  I).  T.,  to  April,  77 ; 
Post  Surgeon,  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D.  T.,  to  June,  79;  leave  of  absence  June  to  Oct., 
79;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota  Oct.  4,  79 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort  A.  Lincoln,  D. 
T.,  to  April,  '83;  sick  leave  April  to  Sept.,  '83;  ordered  to  Dept.  East  Sept.  14, 
'83 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Washington  Brks.,  D.  C.,  from  Nov.,  '83,  to  Aug.,  '88 ;  Post 
Surgeon,  Fort  D.  A.Russell,  Wyo.,  from  Aug.  to  Nov.,  '88;  Post  Surgeon,  Fort 
Douglas,  Utah,  Nov.,  '88,  to  Dec.,  '89;  on  leave  from  Dec.  18,  '89,  to  Jan.  24,  '90  ; 
Post  Surgeon  from  Jan.  24,  '90,  to  present  time. 

Wood,  Abram  B.  (Captain  4th  Cav.).  Born  in  Iowa,  Sept.  4,  1844.  Re- 
tiring year  1908.  Appointed  from  Iowa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '68 ;  graduated  June  14,  72.  Actual  rank — Corpl..  Sgt.  and  IstSgt.  Co.  F,  13th 
Iowa  Inf.,  Oct.  4,  '61,  to  June  6,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  13th  Iowa  Inf.  June  7,  '65;  hon. 
must,  out  July  21,  '65 ;  2d  Lieut.  4th  Cav.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Nov.  25,  76  ; 
Captain  June  30,  '83.  Staff  positions  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  4th  Cav.  July  6,  79, 
to  Feb.  1,  '80. 

Wood,  Edward  B.  (Captain  8th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Penn.  Sept.  17,  1846. 
Retiring  year  1910.  Appointed  from  Pa.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July 
1,  '66;  graduated  June  15,  70.  Actual  rank— Com.  Sgt.  and  1st  Sgt.  Co.  C,  17th 
Penn.  Cav.,  Sept.  8,  '62,  to  July  22,  '64;  1st  Lieut.  17th  Penn.  Cav.  July  22, 
hon.  must,  out  Aug.  7,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  June  15,  70 ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
31,  73 ;  Capt.  Jan.  20,  '86.  Service— Captured  at  O.coquan,  Va.,  Dec.  27,  '62  ; 
in  the  field  and  present  in  campaign,  battle*  and  engagements  of  the  First  Div. 
Cavalry  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  '63-64-65 ;  Asst.  Prof,  of  French  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  Aug.  28,  76,  to  June  24,  79 ;  Asst.  Prof,  of  French  U.  S.  Mil- 
itary Academy  Aug.  28,  '83,  to  Aug.  28,  '84;  Asst.  Prof.  Spanish  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  Aug.  28,  '84,  to  April  5,  '86,  and  since  Aug.  28,  '89.  Staff  positions  O'v;/"- 
pied— Acting  Adj.  17th  Penn.  Cav.  from  Oct.  6,  '64,  to  June  16,  '65,  date  of  muster 
out  of  the  regiment;  A.  C.  Musters  on  the  staff  of  1st  Cav.  Div.,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  June  to  July,  '65;  A.  D.  C.  to  Mai.  Gen.  Schofield  June  24,  79,  to  Nov. 
15,  '82.  Commands  held— Commanded  Co.  C,  17th  Penn.  Cav.,  Aug.  10,  '64,  to 
Oct.  6,  '64.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Present  in  the  campaigns,  battles  and  en- 
gagements, 1st  Div.  Cav.  Corps  '63-4,  including  the  Wilderness,  Shenandoah 
Valley,  Five  Forks  and  Appomattox. 

Wood,  Henry  C.  (Lieut.  Col.  and  Asst.  Adj.  Gen.,  Bvt.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born 
in  Me.  May  26,  1832.  Retiring  year  1896.  Appointed  from  Me.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  1st  Inf.  June  27;  '56 ;  accepted  July  30,  '56 ;  1st  Lieut. 
May  10,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut,  llth  Inf.  May  14,  '61 ;  Capt.  Oct.  24,  '61 ;  accepted  April 
15,  '62  ;  Major  A.  A.  G.  June  24,  '64;  accepted  July  8,  '64;  Lieut.  Col.  A.  A.  G. 
Feb.  28,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.,  Auc.  10,  '61 ;  Bvt.  Col.  March  18, 
'65,  diligent,  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in  the  Adj.  Gen's.  Dept.  during  the 


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war.  Service — Frontier  service  '56-61 ;  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '61 ;  in  the  war 
of  the  Rebellion  '61-65,  and  at  various  stations  from  the  close  of  the  war  till  '90, 
present  station  being  Washington,  D.  C.  Staff  positions  occupied — Ordnance 
Officer  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Fremont '62;  Provost  Marshal  General's  office,  Wash- 
ington, '64  ;  Major  and  A.  A.  G.  U.  S.  A.  June  24,  '64;  in  the  Adj.  General's 
office,  Washington,  D.  C.,  to  Sept.,  '67  ;  A.  A.  G.  3d  Mil.  Dist,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  to 
Jan.,  '68 ;  A.  A.  G.  Dept.  of  the  Lakes,  Detroit,  Mich.,  Jan.,  '68.  Battles,  skir- 
mishes, etc. — Engaged  at  the  action  of  Independence,  Dug  Spring,  and  battle  of 
Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.,  and  slightly  wounded. 

Wood,  Leonard  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  H.  Appointed 
from  Mass. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Assistant  Surgeon  Jan.  5,  '86  :  accepted 
Aug.  11,  '86. 

Wood,  Marshall  W.  (Captain  and  Assistant  Surgeon).  Born  in  New  York 
June  3,  1846.  Retiring  year  1910 ;  appointed  from  New  York — Civil  life.  Actual 
ron/^-Priv.  Co.  E,  186th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Sept.  5,  '64;  disch'g'd  June  15,  '65;  Hosp. 
Stwd.  U.  S.  A.  July  15,  70;  disch'g'd  Feb.  12,  75 ;  Act,  Asst.  Surg.  U.  S.  A.  Feb. 
13,  75 ;  Asst.  Surg.  (1st  Lieut.)  June  26,  75 ;  accepted  July  2,  75 ;  Capt.  and  Asst. 
Surg.  June  26,  '80.  Service— Dept.  of  the  PlaUe  July,  75,  to  Oct.,  80  (Camp 
Douglas,  Utah,  Aug.  to  Oct.,  75;  Camp  Sheridan,  Neb.,  Oct.,  75,  to  Oct.,  76;  in 
the  field  (Powder  River  Expedition)  November,  76,  to  January,  77;  Camp 
Robinson,  Neb.,  January  to  February,  77 ;  on  leave  February  to  March,  77 ; 
Cantonment  Reno,  Wyo.,  April,  77,  to  July,  78;  Fort  McPhefeon,  Neb.,  July, 
78,  to  May,  '80  ;  on  leave  May  to  November,  '80) ;  Dept.  of  the  East  November, 
'80,  to  Jan.,  '83  (Fort  Brady,  Mich.,  Nov.,  '80,  to  Jan.,  '83  ;  on  leave  Jan.  to  Feb., 
'83) ;  Dept  of  the  Columbia  March,  '83,  to  July,  '88  (Fort  Coeur  d'Alene,  Idaho, 
March,  '83,  to  Feb.,  '86 ;  Fort  Walla  Walla,  Wash.,  March,  '86,  to  July,  '88) ; 
Dept.  of  Dakota  from  July,  '88,  to (Fort  Randall,  S.  D.,  July,  '88,  to ). 

Wood,  Oliver  B.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  June  6, 
1844.  Retiring  year  1908 ;  app.  from  Va. ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  '67. 
Actual  rank—Priv.  Co.  B.,  1st  Conn.  Cav.,  July  29,  '62 ;  discharged  Sept.  9,  '63  ; 
2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  17,  '67 ;  graduated  from  Art.  School  May  1,  '69;  1st  Lieut. 
June  11,  70.  Service — Under  instruction  at  U.  S.  Artillery  School,  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.,  May  1,  '68;  on  detached  service  with  Battery  C  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  during  the 
"  election  troubles  "  in  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '68 ;  on  detached  service  with  Battery  L  at 
St.  Albans,  Vt.,  and  Malone,  N.  Y.,  during  the  so-called  "  Fenian  Invasion  ''  in 
May  and  June,  70 ;  under  instruction  at  U.  S.  Art'y  School,  Fort  Monroe,  Va. 
(second  tour),  from  Sept.  1,  '86,  to  Sept,,  '88 ;  ordinary  garrison  service  during  years 
not  mentioned.  Staff  positions  occupied — On  duty  as  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at 
Fort  Sullivan,  Maine,  from  70  to  73 ;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  in  74;  at  Fort 
Barrancas,  Fla.,  in  75  and  76  ;  and  at  Creedmoor.  L.  L,  in  '86 ;  Act'g  Ord.  Officer 
and  Act'g  Signal  Officer  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  from  '81  to  '84;  and  at  Fort 
Columbus,  N.  Y.,  from  '88  to  '90. 

Wood,  Palmer  G.  (First  Lieut.  12th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed  from 
Cal. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Cal.  Inf.  Oct.  28, '64;  1st  Lieut. 
Dec.  7,  '65;  hon.  must,  out  April  26,  '66  ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Feb.  23,  '66  ; 
accepted  May  27,  '66;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  7,  '67;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to 
12th  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  resigned  May  24,  73 ;  app.  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  March  1, 
77  ;  accepted  March  31,  77  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  16,  '82. 

Wood,  Thomas  J.  (Brigadier  and  Bvt.  Maj.  Gen.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Ky. 
Sept.  25,  1823.  Retired  ;  appointed  from  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy 
July  1,  '41 ;  graduated  July  1,  '45.  Actual  rank—Evt.  2d  Lieut.  Top"  Eng.  July 
1,  '45 ;  trans,  to  2d  Drag.  Oct.  19,  '46 ;  2d  Lieut.  Dec.  2,  '46  ;  1st  Lieut.  June  30, 
'51 ;  Capt.  1st  Cav.  March  3,  '55  ;  accepted  March  24,  '55  ;  Major  March  16,  '61 ; 
Lieut.  Col.  4th  Cav.  May  9,  '61 ;  Col.  2d  Cav.  Nov.  12,  '61 ;  retired  with  rank  of 
Maj.  Gen.  June  9,  '68 ;  and  with  rank  of  Brig.  Gen.  March  3,  75 ;  Brig.  Gen. 
Oct.  11,  '61;  accepted  Oct.  14,  '61 ;  Maj.  Gen.  Jan.  27,  '65;  accepted  April  29, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '47,  gal- 
lant and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  battles  of  Buena  Vista;  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen. 
March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga,  Ga. ; 


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Bvt.  Major  Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of 
Nashville,  Tenn.     Honorably  mentioned — 

(Copy.)  HEADQUARTERS  MILITARY  DIVISION  OF  THE  TENNESSEE,  NASHVILLE,  TEN*.,  July  30,  18 

His  EXCELLENCY  ANDREW  JOHNSON,  PRESIDENT  or  THE  UNITED  STATES,  WASHINGTON,  D»  C. 

Sir:  I  take  the  liberty  of  recommending  to  your  favorable  consideration  Major  General  Thomas  J.  Wood, 
U.  S.  Volunteers,  and  Colonel  2d  Cavalry,  U.  8.  Army,  for  promotion  to  the  grade  of  Brigadier  General,  U. 
8.  Army.  J  have  known  General  Wood  for  many  yean,  during  which  period  he  has  alwayt  sustained  the  rep- 
utation of  being  an  efficient  and  zealous  officer.  Since  the  fall  of  1863  General  Wood  has  been  under  my  com- 
mand. He  commanded  during  the  Atlanta  campaign,  and  at  the  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn.,  November  11, 
1864,  with  dectdtd  ability.  After  the  concentration  of  the  United  States  forces  at  Nashville,  December  2, 1864, 
General  Wood  (though  wounded  Sept.  2,  1864,  at  Lovejoy's  Station,  Georgia,  in  the  Atlanta  campaign,  had 
never  left  the  field)  succeeded  General  Stanley  in  command  of  the  4th  Corps  ;  and  in  the  operations  around 
Nashville,  and  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  December  15  and  16,  1864,  as  also  in  the  retreat  of  the  enemy  from 
Tennessee.  General  Wood  handled  his  troops  with  marked  ability.  Subsequently  as  commander  of  the  Depart- 
ment of  the  Mississippi,  General  Wood  has  exhibited  decided  administrative  ability  ;  having  by  his  firm,  but 
mild  course  succeeded  in  reconciling  the  citizens  of  that  state  to  the  situation  to  which  the  war  reduced  them  ; 
to  such  an  extent  that  immigrants  to  the  state  now  feel  confident  of  being  received  kindly  and  treated  with 
fairness  and  justice. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

GEO.  H.  THOMAS,  Major  General  U.  B.  Army,  Oomrnandmg. 

Stop  positions  occupied— Adit.  2d  Drag.  Sept.  23,  '49,  to  July  1,  '54.  Service- 
Ordered  to  report  for  duty  to  Genl.  Zachary  Taylor,  in  command  of  "  The  Army 
of  Occupation,"  headquarters  at  Corpus  Christi,  Texas.  After  a  dreary  winter, 
'45-46,  passed  under  canvas  at  Corpus  Christi,  in  March,  '46,  the  Army  of  Occu- 
pation marched  to  the  Rio  Grande,  which  brought  on  war  with  Mexico.  On  May 
8,  '46,  was  fought  the  battle  of  Palo  Alto,  and  on  the  following  day  the  battle  of 
Resaca  was  fought,  in  both  of  which  the  American  Army  was  victorious.  After 
the  battles  of  the  8th  and  9th  May,  '46,  followed  the  crossipg  of  the  Rio  Grande 
and  the  occupation  of  Matamoras.  Then,  during  the  summer,  the  ascent  of  the 
Rio  Grande  to  Camargo,  preparatory  to  invading  Mexico  and  capturing  Monterey. 
In  Sept.,  '46,  the  army  advanced  to  Monterey;  on  the  march  made  most  of  the 
reconnoissances  in  advance  of  the  army  to  determine  the  line  of  march ;  Sept.  21 
to  23,  '46,  the  operations  for  the  capture  of  Monterey  were  b*»gun  and  carried  so 
far  toward  success  that  Genl.  Ampudia  proposed  to  surrender  the  city  and  have 
his  army  paroled  as  prisoners  of  war.  Genl.  Taylor  accepted  the  terms,  the  Mex- 
ican Army  evacuated  the  town,  and  the  American  Army  occupied  it.  At  this 
period,  having  been  in  active  service  more  than  a  year  as  a  staff-officer,  and  find- 
ing that  no  staff-officers  resigned,  and  few  were  killed,  thus  leaving  no  room  for 
promotion,  he  applied  to  the  President  to  be  transferred  to  the  Cavalry  arm  of 
the  service,  as  giving  him  more  opportunity  for  participation  in  actual  conflict. 
His  application  was  granted,  ana  he  was  transferred  to  the  2d  Regiment  of 
Dragoons,  then  on  duty  with  the  Army  of  Occupation.  July  22  and  23,  '47,  was 
fought  the  great  battle  of  Buena  Vista,  in  which  4500  American  soldiers,  under 
Genl.  Taylor,  defeated  and  routed  more  than  20,000  Mexican  troops  under  Gen- 
eral Santa  Anna,  the  facile  princeps  of  the  Mexican  Army.  "  Grim-visaged  war 
doth  occasionally  smooth  his  wrinkled  front."  A  pleasant  instance  of  this  oc- 
curred on  May  8,  '47  (being  the  first  anniversary  of  the  battle  of  Palo  Alto),  as 
the  following  invitation  shows : 

"General  Taylor  requests  the  pleasure  of  Lieut.  Wood's  company  at  dinner  to-morrow,  May  8,  to  meet 
others  who  were  at  the  battle  of  Palo  Alto." 

HEADQUARTERS  May  7,  1847. 

At  this  dinner-party  were  assembled  officers  who  had  already  achieved  national 
reputation  (one  afterward  was  President  of  the  United  States,  Genl.  Taylor)  and 
others  subsequently  won  national  renown.  Alas !  this  was  40  years  ago,  and  of 
all  who  were  at  that  dinner  T.  J.  Wood  only  remains.  After  the  cessation  of 
active  operations,  in  the  autumn  of  '47,  on  Genl.  Taylor's  line,  he  applied  to  be 
transferred  to  the  army  under  Genl.  Scott  in  the  city  of  Mexico.  The  application 
was  granted  ;  joined  the  army  in  the  "  city  of  the  Montezumas,"  and  remained 
with  it  till  Mexico  was  evacuated,  in  the  summer  of  '48,  by  the  American  troops. 
In  the  autumn  of  '48  he  accompanied  his  regiment  to  the  Indian  frontier  of  Tex. 
He  was  engaged  on  frontier  service  from  the  autumn  of  '48  to  the  autumn  of  '69. 
During  this  interim  he  was  transferred  from  his  old  regiment,  the  2d  Dragoons, 
to  a  captaincy  in  the  1st  Cavalry,  a  new  regiment  added  to  the  army  in  '55;  on 


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leave  in  Europe  from  early  in  '60  to  March  31,  '61  ;  visited  every  capital  in  Eu- 
rope but  Madrid  and  Lisbon,  and  had  traveled  in  Western  Asia  and  Northern 
Africa;  proceeding  at  once  to  Washington,  he  reported  to  the  War  Department 
for  duty  ;  was  ordered  to  Indiana  to  muster  into  service  the  quota  of  that  State  ; 
he  remained  in  Indiana  on  mustering  duty  from  April,  '61,  to  October,  '61,  and  in 
the  interval  organized,  equipped,  mustered  into  service  and  sent  into  the  field 
40,000  volunteers.  In  October,  '61,  he  was  appointed  Brigadier-General  U.  S. 
Vol.  and  ordered  to  report  to  Genl.  W.  T.  Sherman,  then  in  command  of  the  Na- 
tional forces  in  Kentucky.  Proceeding  at  once  to  Louisville,  he  reported  to  Genl. 
Sherman,  and  was  assigned  to  the  command  of  a  brigade  with  the  advance  of  the 
army,  then  fifty  miles  south  of  Louisville.  This  command  he  exercised  but  a 
few  weeks,  when  a  new  division  was  organized,  and  he  was  assigned  to  the  com- 
mand of  it.  In  the  meantime  Genl.  Buell  had  relieved  Gen.  Sherman  in  com- 
mand of  the  troops  in  Kentucky.  The  first  work  before  the  National  troops  in 
Kentucky  was  the  expulsion  of  the  rebel  troops  from  that  State.  The  victory  of 
Mill  Springs  in  Southeastern  Kentucky  (the  National  troops  being  commanded 
by  Genl.  Thomas)  and  the  fall  of  Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  compelled  the  rebels 
not  only  to  evacuate  Kentucky,  but  to  abandon  Nashville,  Tennessee.  As  rapidly 
as  possible  the  divisions  of  Genl.  Buell  were  concentrated  at  Nashville ;  and  as 
soon  as  the  necessary  preparations  could  be  made  the  march  was  commenced  to 
form  a  junction  in  the  vicinity  of  Savannah,  on  the  Tennessee  River,  with  the 
Army  of  the  Tennessee,  commanded  by  Genl.  Grant.  Sunday  morning,  April  6, 
'62,  as  Wood's  division  was  pursuing  its  march,  the  booming  of  cannon  from  the 
southwest  brought  tidings  of  the  progress  of  battle.  The  march-step  was  quick- 
ened. At  11  o'clock  A.M.  an  orde"r  was  received  to  cut  loose  from  the  baggage- 
train  and  to  press  forward,  by  forced  march,  to  the  Tennessee  River — the  assist- 
ance of  the  division  being  needed.  This  was  at  once  done,  and  through  the  Sun- 
day afternoon  the  foot-sore  troops  pressed  on.  About  nightfall  the  rain  began  to 
fall  in  torrents,  but  the  troops  were  to  know  no  rest.  The  roar  of  artillery  told 
that  the  battle  was  still  on.  All  night  long — through  darkness,  rain  and  mud, 
wading  streams  swollen  by  the  rain — the  division  pressed  forward  and  reached 
the  Tennessee  River  shortly  after  daylight  the  morning  of  the  7th.  The  division 
had  marched  24  hours  without  food  or  rest,  and  had  accomplished  more  than  30 
miles.  As  rapidly  as  steamboats  could  be  obtained,  after  the  arrival  of  the  divi- 
sion at  Savannah,  the  troops  were  embarked  and  hurried  forward  to  Pittsburgh 
Landing.  The  bulk  of  the  division  reached  the  battle-field  between  12  M.  and  1 
P.M.  April  7 ;  and  though  the  tide  of  battle  had,  by  this  time,  been  turned  in 
favor  of  the  National  arms,  the  division,  after  its  wearisome  night  inarch,  had  the 
proud  satisfaction  of  joining  in  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy,  and  the  night  of  the  7th 
Divpuacked  farther  to  the  front  than  any  other  of  the  National  troops.  Wood's 
division  participated  in  the  campaign  (April  and  May,  '62)  which  resulted  in  the 
capture  of  Corinth,  Miss. ;  during  June  and  July,  '62,  the  division  was  employed 
in  repairing  the  Charleston  and  Memphis  Railroad  from  Corinth,  eastward,  to 
Decatur,  Ala.  During  Aug.,  '62,  the  division  was  engaged  in  repairing  and 
guarding  the  railroads  in  Middle  Tennessee  and  watching  the  expected  invasion 
of  that  State  by  Bragg.  Early  in  Sept.,  '62,  it  became  evident  Bragg  was  moving 
into  Kentucky.  Wood's  division,  with  the  remainder  of  the  army,  joined  in  the 
race  to  get  between  Bragg's  army  and  the  Ohio  River.  The  National  movement 
was  successful ;  and  during  the  month  of  Oct.,  '62,  Bragg  was  expelled  from  Ken- 
tucky. Oct.  8,  '62,  occurred  the  battle  of  Perryville,  in  which  Wood's  division 
participated.  In  November,  '62,  the  divisions  of  what  was  then  christened  "  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland  "  were  concentrated  at  Nashville,  and  Genl.  Rosecrans 
placed  in  command.  Dec.  26,  '62,  the  advance  from  Nashville  to  Murfreesboro' 
was  begun,  and  on  the  30th  of  Dec.  the  two  armies  confronted  each  other  at 
Stone  River;  and  on  the  Dec.  31,  '62,  the  battle  of  Stone  River  was  fought; 
Wood's  division  held  the  extreme  left  of  the  National  army.  Wood's  division 
joined  in  the  campaign  of  the  summer  of  '63,  which  expelled  Bragg's  army  from 
Tennessee.  The  division  crossed  the  Tennessee  River  with  the  rest  of  the  Array 
of  the  Cumberland  early  in  Sept.,  '63,  and  on  Sept.  9th  the  division  was  the  first 


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body  of  National  troops  to  occupy  Chattanooga.  Sept.  19  and  20,  '63,  was  fought 
the  bloody  battle  of  Chickamauga.  Wood's  division  participated  in  the  conflict 
on  both  days,  and  remained  on  the  battle-field  till  after  night-fall  of  the  25th, 
when  it  fell  back,  with  the  remainder  of  the  army,  by  order,  toward  Chattanooga. 
Genl.  Wood's  horse  was  killed  under  him  on  the  19th,  and  he  was  struck  several 
times  and  severely  contused  on  the  20th.  During  October  and  November,  '63, 
Wood's  division  was  in  Chattanooga.  Nov.  23d  it  opened  the  ball  which  termin- 
ated in  routing  Bragg's  Army,  and  compelling  the  abandonment  of  the  effort  to 
recapture  Chattanooga.  On  the  25th  of  November  the  division  participated  in 
the  grand  final  and  successful  assault  of  Missionary  Ridge,  and  was  the  first  body 
of  troops  to  gain  the  crest.  The  winter  of  '63-64  Wood's  division  was  on  duty  in 
East  Tennessee.  May  3,  '64,  the  Atlanta  campaign  was  opened,  and  closed  Sept. 
2,  '64,  with  the  capture  of  Atlanta.  Wood's  division  participated  in  all  the  im- 
portant battles,  actions  and  conflicts  of  that  most  brilliant  campaign.  In  the  last 
action  of  the  campaign,  on  the  2d  of  Sept.,  '64,  at  Lovejoy's  Station,  south  of  At- 
lanta, Genl.  Wood  was  severely  wounded,  but  never  left  the  field,  remaining  with 
his  command  to  the  close  of  the  war.  Wood's  division  took  part  in  the  battle  of 
Franklin,  Tenn.,  Nov.  30,  '64.  Genl.  Stanley,  who  commanded  the  4th  Corps  in 
the  battle  of  Franklin,  was  wounded  in  the  battle.  Genl.  Wood  succeeded  to  the 
command  of  the  4th  Corps,  which  he  commanded  in  the  battle  of  Nashville,  Dec. 
15  and  16,  '64,  and  in  the  pursuit  of  the  retreating  rebels  to  the  Tennessee  River, 
more  than  120  miles  from  Nashville.  In  the  summer  of  '65,  after  the  cessation 
of  hostilities,  Genl.  Wood  was  ordered  to  Little  Rock,  Ark. ;  but  he  remained 
there  but  a  short  time,  being  transferred,  on  the  application  of  Genl.  Thomas, 
then  commanding  "the  Military  Division  of  the  South,"  to  the  command  of  the 
Department  of  Mississippi,  headouarters  at  Vicksburg.  He  retained  this  command 
from  autumn  of  '65  to  Jan.,  '67,  wnen  he  was  ordered  to  duty  on  the  Indian  frontier. 
In  the  winter  of  '66-67,  while  Gen.  Wood  was  on  duty  on  the  Indian  frontier  of 
the  Northwest,  finding  the  infirmity,  arising  from  the  wounds  and  injuries  he  had 
received  during  the  war,  was  increasing  and  rendering  him  unfit  for  active  field 
duty,  he  applied  to  be  retired  from  active  duty;  June  9,  '68,  he  was  placed  on  the 
"Retired  List"  with  the  rank  of  Major  General.  General  Wood  is  a  member  of 
"  The  Military  Service  Institution  of  the  United  States ; "  a  member  of  the  Society 
of  the  Armv  of  the  Cumberland;  a  member  of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal 
Legion,  and  a  member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic.  History — The  sub- 
ject of  these  notes  was  born  September  25,  '23,  in  Mumfordville,  Hart  County, 
Kentucky  ;  his  ancestors,  for  nearly  two  centuries,  through  colonial  times,  resided 
in  Virginia  and  migrated  to  Kentucky  near  the  close  of  the  18th  century,  when 
the  region  in  which  they  settled  was  a  wilderness,  infested  by  Indians,  rendering 
it  necessary  for  the  pioneers  "to  fort."  He  was  at  the  Academy  with  many 
cadets,  who  subsequently,  as  officers,  achieved  great  distinction  in  the  Mexican 
War  and  more  especially  in  the  war  for  the  suppression  of  "The  Great  Rebellion." 
First  among  these  must  always  be  named  Gen.  Grant ;  he  and  T.  J.  Wood  during 
one  term  occupied  a  room  together ;  then  was  commenced  an  acquaintance  and 
friendship  which  remained  unbroken  till  the  great  soldier  and  ex-President  de- 
parted this  life.  McClellan,  Hancock,  Stone,  Gordon,  Granger,  W.  F.  Smith  and 
others  who  distinguished  themselves  in  the  National  Armies  were  also  at  the 
Academy  with  T.  J.  Wood.  Also,  Longstreet,  "Stonewall  Jackson,"  D.  H.  Hill, 
A.  P.  Hill,  Heth,  Pickett  and  others,  all  of  whom,  as  Confederate  generals,  dis- 
played military  capacity  of  a  high  order. 

'Wood,  William  T.  (First  Lieutenant  18th  Inf.).  Born  in  111.  Appointed 
from  111.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 
Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Inf.  June  15,  77;  2d  Lieut.  18th  Inf.  June  30, 
77 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  15,  '86.  Staff  position  occupied— Reg.  Q.  M.  18th  Inf.  June  21, 
'87.  to  Dec.  22,  '88. 

Wood,  Winthrop  8.  (Second  Lieutenant  10th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Ap- 
pointed from  Me.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  June  14,  '85  ;  graduated 
June  12,  '89.  Actual  rank— Add.  2d  Lieut.  2d  U.  S.  Cav.  June  12,  '89;  2d  Lieut. 
10th  Cav.  Aug.  20,  '89. 


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Woodbridge,  Francis  (First  Lieutenant  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Michigan.  Ap- 
pointed from  Penna.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvi.  Gen.  Ser.  May  11,  '69;  dis- 
charged July  1,  74;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  Feb.  1,  '76;  accepted  Feb.  19,76;  1st 
Lieut.  Feb.  23,  '83. 

Woodbury,  Thomas  C.  (First  Lieutenant  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ky.  Ap- 
pointed from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '68 ;  graduated 
June  14,  72.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  14,  72 ;  1st  Lieut.  Mar.  9,  '30. 

Woodhull,  Alfred  A.  (Major  and  Surgeon  and  Brevet  Lieut.  Colonel).  Born 
in  N.  J.,  Apr.  13,  1837.  Retiring  year  1901.  Appointed  from  Kans.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Asst.  Surg.  Sept.  19,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  21,  '61 ;  Capt.,  Asst.  Surg. 
July  28,  '66;  Maj.  Surg.  June  26,  76.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Capt.,  Maj.  and  Lieut. 
Col.  Mar.  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  /Service — 
On  hospital  duty  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  with  2d  U.  S.  Inf.  and  other 
troops,  Washington,  to  March,  '62 ;  with  23d  and  other  regular  infantry,  Army 
Potomac,  to  Nov.,  '62 ;  charge  of  Stewart  mansion  general  hospital  and  attending 
officers,  Baltimore,  to  Dec.,  '62  ;  in  the  office  of  the  medical  director,  Middle 
Military  Department,  Baltimore,  to  Oct.,  '63;  in  the  office  of  the  medical 
director,  Dept.  of  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  Fort  Monroe,  Va.,  to  May,  '64 ; 
medical  director's  office  Army  of  the  James,  to  May,  '65 ;  acting  medical  inspector 
from  Aug.,  '64;  hospital  duty,  Point  of  Rocks,  Va.,  May,  '65;  in  the  office  of  the 
surgeon-general,  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  June,  '65,  to  Apr.,  '68  (chiefly  occupied 
with  catalogue,  surgical  section,  Army  Medical  Museum);  member  Army  Medical 
Board,  New  York,  May-Dec.,  '68;  temporary  duty  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Feb.-May, 
'69 ;  post  surgeon  Fort  Larned,  Kan.,  June,  '69,  to  Nov.,  70 ;  post  surgeon  Fort 
Lyon,  Colorado,  Nov.,  70,  to  June,  73 ;  post  surgeon  McPherson  Barracks, 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  July,  73,  to  Nov.,  75  ;  post  surgeon  Oglethorpe  Barracks,  Savannah, 
Ga.,  Nov.,  75,  to  Apr.,  77  ;  post  surgeon  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  June,  77,  to  May, 
78,  with  duties  at  Fort  Halleck,  Nov.-June-Oct.,  77 ;  post  surgeon  Point  San 
Jose,  Cal.,  May,  78,  to  Sept.,  '81 ;  leave  of  absence  Oct.,  '81,  to  March,  '82;  depot 
surgeon  David's  Island,  New  York,  Apr.,  '82 ;  at  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  '90. 

Woodruff,  Carle  A.  (Captain  2d  Art.,  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in 
N.  Y.,  Aug.  8,  1841.  Retiring  year  1905.  Appointed  from  D.  C.— Civil  life. 
Actual  rank—Id.  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Oct.  22,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  23,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  July 
24,  '62 ;  Capt  12th  Inf.  July  28,  '66  (declined) ;  Capt.  Art.  May  6,  '69.  Brevet 
rank — Brevet  Captain  July  3,  '63,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  Major  June  11,  '64,  for  gallant  a.nd  meritorious  services  at  the 
battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  Va.;  Lieut.  Col.  March  13,  '65,  for  good  conduct  and 

fillant  services  during  the  war.  Service — At  Camp  Duncan,  Washington,  D.  C., 
eb.,  '62 ;  with  horse  artillery,  engaged  in  the  operations  of  the  Cavalry  Corps, 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  '62  to  '65 ;  May  24,  '65,  en  route  with  2d  Art.  to  California ; 
stationed  at  Angel  Island,  Fort  Point,  Presidio  and  on  duty  in  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  mustering  out  California  Volunteers  until  July,  '66 ;  Aug.,  '66,  to  Jan.,  '68, 
on  recruiting  service  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y.;  at 
Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  until  Apr.,  70 ;  joined  Battery  G,  2d  Art.,  May,  70,  at  Ft. 
Kodiak,  Alaska;  remained  until  Oct.,  70;  at  Presidio,  Cal.,  to  Sept.,  71 ;  at 
Alcatraz  Island  to  Jan.,  72  ;  at  Presidio,  Cal.,  to  Nov.,  72,  when  the  2d  Art.  was 
ordered  to  the  Division  of  the  Atlantic;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  until  Sept.,  74;  at 
Spartanburg,  S.  C.,  to  Nov.,  74 ;  at  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  to  Aug.,  75  ;  at  Summerville, 
S.  C.,  and  Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  July,  76  ;  at  Fort  Reno,  Indian  Ter.,  to  Dec.,  76 ; 
at  Washington  Arsenal,  D.  C.,  Wilkesbarre,  Pa.,  and  Carlisle  Barracks,  Pa.,  to 
Dec.,  77 ;  San  Antonio,  Texas,  and  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  Nov.,  '80 ;  at  Little 
Rock  Barracks,  Ark.,  to  Nov.,  '81 ;  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  Nov.,  '81 ;  present 
station  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan.  Staff  positions  occupied — Asst.  Commissary  of 
Musters  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  '65;  A.  C.  S.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.,  Post  Adjt.  and  Post 
Treas.  at  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  in  70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — At  Siege  of  York- 
town  ;  battle  of  Williamsburg ;  actions  of  Slatersville,  Chickahominy,  Mechanics- 
ville,  Meadow  Bridge,  Seven  Days'  Fight;  battles  of  Games'  Mills  and  Malvern 
Hill ;  1st  Lieut.  2d  Art.  July  24,  '62  ;  actions  of  Shepherdstown,  Charlestown  and 
Warren  ton;  battle  of  Fredericksburg  (in  reserve);  Stoneman's  raid  towards 


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Richmond;  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va;  actions  of  Hanover  and  Hunterstown, 
and  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  actions  of  Monterey  Springs,  Williamsport,  Boons- 
boro',  Hagerstown,  and  Falling  Waters,  Md.,  and  Battle  Mountain,  Va.;  expe- 
dition to  Hart  wood  Church  ;  actions  of  James  City  and  Brandy  Station ;  move- 
ment to  Centre ville ;  actions  of  Buckland  Mills  and  Morton's  Ford ;  Sheridan's 
raid  towards  Richmond,  May,  '64;  actions  of  Craig's  Meeting-House  and  Meadow 
Bridge ;  Sheridan's  raid  toward  Gordonsville,  Va.,  June,  '64 ;  battle  of  Trevillian 
Station ;  movement  to  Shenandoah  Valley ;  actions  of  Walpert's  Cross-Roads  and 
Opequan  Creek ;  action  of  Lacey  Springs,  Va.,  Dec.  2,  '64 ;  march  of  Sheridan's 
Cavalry  from  Winchester,  Va.,  to  near  Petersburg,  Va.,  Feb.  and  March,  '65 ; 
battles  of  Waynesboro',  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  Five  Forks ;  skirmish  at  Namozine 
Creek ;  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek ;  action  of  Appouiattox  Station  and  capitulation 
of  Lee's  Army  of  Northern  Virginia  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  April  9,  '65;  chief  of 
artillery  3d  Division,  Cavalry  Corps,  A.  P.  (General  Custer's  Division);  march  of 
Sheridan's  Cavalry  to  unite  with  General  Sherman  in  North  Carolina  Apr.,  '65. 
Commands  held-- Commanding  Battery  B,  2d  Art.,  at  Camp  Duncan,  Washington, 
D.  C.,  to  Feb.,  '62 ;  portion  of  Horse  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  Apr.  and  May,  '63 ; 
Horse  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  Sept.,  '64,  to  Aug.,  '65;  Horse  Battery  M,  2d  Art.,  at 
grand  review  of  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.,  '65;  Post 
of  Alcatraz  Island,  Cal.,  in  70  ;  Fort  Kodiak,  Alaska,  from  May  to  Oct.,  70  ; 
Post  of  Spartanburg,  S.  C.,  Sept.  to  Nov.,  74;  Little  Rock  Barracks,  Ark.,  Nov., 
'8(Xtp  Nov.,  '81;  Newport  Barracks,  Ky.,  since  Nov.,  '81. 

Woodruff,  Charles  A.  (Captain  and  Com.  of  Sub.).  Born  in  V^.  Appointed 
from  Vt.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '67  ;  graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  raw*— Pvt.  and  Corpl.  Co.  A,  10th  Vt  Inf.,  June  5,  '62,  to  Aug.  18,  '65; 
2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  Aug.  9,  77;  Capt.  Com.  Sub.  March 
28,  78  ;  accepted  April  15,  78.  Service— In  the  field  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion 
from  June,  '62,  to  Aug.,  '65 ;  commissioned  Lieut,  at  expiration  of  service,  but 
not  mustered  on  account  of  wounds ;  recovered  from  wounds  and  surrendered 
pension  Sept.,  '66 ;  served  in  Mont,  to  Oct.  30,  77 ;  on  reconnoissance  through 
Nort'n  Idaho,  East'n  Washington  and  West'n  Mont.,  on  Yellowstone  campaign,  76  ; 
in  Nez  Perce  campaign,  77;  on  sick  leave  Oct.,  77,  to  May,  78;  on  duty  in 
office  Commissary-General  to  Aug.,  78  ;  Depot  C.  S.,  Fort  Leavenworth,  to  Oct., 
79;  Act.  Chief  C.  S.  Dept.  of  the  Missouri  from  July  30  to  Sept.  30,  79;  Chief 
C.  S.  District  of  New  Mexico,  at  Santa  Fe,  to  Nov.,  '84 ;  Chief  C.  S.  Department 
of  the  Columbia,  and  Pur.  and  Depot  C.  S.  at  Vancouver  Barracks  from  Nov., 
'84,  to  Aug.,  '89 ;  Purchasing  and  Depot  C.  8.  at  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  Aug. 

9,  '89,  to .    Staff  position*  occupied— Acting.  Reg.  Adjt.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist. 

of  Mont.  July  to  Oct.,  74 ;  Adjt.  Inf.  Batt.  on  Yellowstone  campaign,  76  ;  Adjt. 
Gen.  Gibbon's  command  in  Nez  Perce  campaign,  77;  Act.  Judge  Advocate  of 
the  Department  of  the  Columbia  from  July  21,  '86,  to  Nov.  30,  '86,  and  A.  A.  A. 
G.  from  Oct.  27  to  Dec.  6,  '86;  Act.  Chief  Signal  Officer  and  Act.  Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  and  in  charge  of  Ordnance  Depot 
from  Feb.  14  to  May  14,  '89.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Picketing  the  Potomac, 
evacuation  of  Maryland  Heights,  Gettysburg  campaign,  retreat  to  Union  Mills 
and  advance  to  Brandy  Station,  Mine  Run  campaign,  including  action  of  Lo- 
cust; Grove  Grant's  overland  campaign,  including  the  battles  of  the  Wilder- 
ness, Spottsylvania,  North  Anna  and  Cold  Harbor;  wounded  three  times 


times.  Commands  held — In  command  of  mounted  detachment  scouting,  etc.,  in 
Mont,  in  77;  command  of  mounted  detachment  in  Judith  Basin  June  1  to 
Oct.  17,  76. 

Woodruff,  Charles  B.  (First  Lieut,  and  Asst.  Surg.).  Born  in  Phila.,  Pa,, 
Oct.  2,  1860.  Retiring  year  1924 ;  app.  from  Pa.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst. 
Surg.  April  14,  '87;  accepted  April  21,  '87.  Service— At  Fort  Wayne,  Mich., 
May  4  to  July  18,  '87  ;  at  Fort  Mackinac,  Mich.,  as  Post  Surgeon  July  20,  '87,  to 
April  23,  '89;  since  then  at  Fort  Gaston,  Cal.  History— Cadet  at  U.  S.  Naval 


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Academy  Oct.,  79,  to  March,  '83  ;  Asst.  Surgeon  U.  8.  Navy  May  16,  '86,  to  April 
18,  '87.  : 

Woodruff,  Dickinson  (Lieut.  Col.  U.S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Retired; 
appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Lieut.  Col.  Batt.  N.  J.  Inf., 
Sept.  4,  '47 ;  discharged  July  20,  '48 ;  Capt.  9th  Inf.  March  3,  '55 ;  accepted  Mar. 
22,  '55;  Maj.  12th  Inf.  May  30,  '63;  trans,  to  21st  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  Lieut.  Col. 
9th  Inf.  March  26,  '68 ;  unassigned  March  15,  '69  ;  retired  Dec.  15,  70,  disability 
in  line  of  duty.  Service — Lieut.  Col.  commanding  a  battalion  of  New  Jersey 
Volunteers  for  the  Mexican  War ;  served  on  the  Pacific  coast ;  superintendent 
regimental  recruiting  service  Jan.,  '64,  to  June,  '66 ;  commanding  sub-district  1st 
Military  District,  headquarters  Norfolk,  Va.,  Feb.  to  June,  '68  ;  Asst.  Inspector 
General  1st  Military  District,  Richmond,  Va. 

Woodruff,  Edward  C.  (Major  5th  Infantry).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  1839. 
Retiring  year  1903  ;  appointed  from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Drum  Maj. 
and  Hosp.  Steward  2d  N.  J.  Inf.  May  2,  '61,  to  July  31,  '61  ;  1st  Lieut.  5th  N.  Y. 
Cav.  Oct.  31,  '61 ;  hon.  must,  out  April  6,  '62 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  March  24,  '62 ; 
accepted  April  7, '62;  1st  Lieut.  Sept.  10,  '63;  Capt.  Dec.  30, '64;  unassigned 
May  19,  '69 ;  ass'd  to  12th  Inf.  July  14,  '69;  Maj.  5th  Inf.  Jan.  2,  '88.  Brevet 
rank—Bvt.  1st  Lieut.  July  2,  '63;  and  Bvt.  Maj.  March  13,  '65,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Honorably  mentioned — In 
"Records  of  Rebellion,"  Series  i.  vol.  xxvii.  page  648.  Service — With  2d  N.  J. 
Inf.  and  5th  N.  Y.  Cav.  till  April,  '62 ;  joined  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  at  Rouse's  Point,  N. 
Y.,  in  April,  '62 ;  ordered  to  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  Oct.,  '62 ;  in  the  field  Nov., 
'62,  to  '63 ;  ordered  to  Florida  in  '65  and  remained  till  May,  '69 ;  on  waiting 
orders  from  May  19  to  July  14,  '69 ;  assd.  to  12th  Inf.  and  joined  regt.  in  Div.  of 
the  Pacific  Aug.,  '69 ;  at  Camp  Wright,  Cal.,  till  July,  75 ;  ordered  to  Fort 
Mojave,  Ariz.,  and  remained  till  April,  78 ;  at  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.,  till  Oct., 
78  ;  on  general  recruiting  service  till  Oct.,  '80,  in  charge  of  rendezvous  at  Har- 
risburg,  Pa. ;  returned  to  Whipple  Barracks  in  Dec.,  '80 ;  remaining  till  Feb., 
'81 ;  at  Fort  Mojave,  Ariz.,  till  Aug.,  '82,  when  with  his  regiment  was  ordered  to 
Dept  of  the  East;  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '82,  to  April,  '86 ;  transferred 
to  Co.  H,  12th  Inf.,  at  Fort  Ontario,  N.  Y.,  remaining  till  July,  '87  ;  during  tour 
of  duty  at  Madison  Bks.  and  Fort  Ontario,  was  detailed  by  War  Dept.  to  inspect 
New  Hampshire  Militia,  and  instructed  the  officers  of  same,  and  by  authority  of 
the  Lieut.  General  commanding  the  Army,  acted  as  judge  of  competition  drills  at 
Toronto,  Canada,  and  at  National  drills  held  at  Washington,  D.  C. ;  accompanied 
his  regiment  to  Dept.  of  Dakota,  in  July,  '87,  and  while  en  route  from  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  to  Duluth,  Minn. ;  served  at  Fort  Yates  until  Jan.  2,  '88,  when  promoted  ; 
joined  regiment  at  Fort  Mclntosh,  Texas,  Aug.,  '88  ;  on  duty  thereuntil  Jan.,  '89, 
when  ordered  to  Fort  Ringgold,  Texas,  at  which  post  he  has  since  been  serving. 
Staff  positions  occupied — On  staff  (as  aide)  of  Brig.  Gen.  Runyon  in  the  battle  of 
1st  Bull  Run  ;  Acting  Adjt.  Batt.  7th  Inf.  in  the  field  Nov.,  '62;  Reg.  Adj.  Jan. 
1, '63,  to  Sept.  5, '64;  Provost  Marshal  District  East  Florida,  on  staff  of  Brig. 
Gen.  Vogdes  U.  S.  Vol.  May  to  Aug.,  '65;  A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  on  staff  of 
Maj.  Gen.  J.  G.  Foster  U.  S.  Vol.  Comdg.  Dept.  of  Florida,  Aug.,  '65,  to  Dec., 
'66 ;  A.  A.  A.  G.  and  A.  I.  G.  District  of  Florida,  under  command  of  Col.  J.  T. 
Sprague  till  May,  '67.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battle  of  1st  Bull  Run,  skirmish 
at  Snicker's  Gap,  Va.,  the  battles  of  Fredericksburg  and  Chancellorsville,  Va., 
and  Gettysburg,  Pa. )  in  last  mentioned  was  wounded.  Commands  held — Post  of 
Camp  Wright,  Cal.,  and  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  Aug.,  ^69,  till  July,_75  ;  Fort  Mojave 

t.,  78; 


till  April,  78 ;  Whipple  Barracks  till  Oct.,  78;  Fort  Mojave,  Feb.,  '81,  till  Aug., 
'82  ;  Co.  A,  12th  Inf.,  at  Madison  Barracks,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  '82,  till  April,  '86  ;  Fort 
Ontario,  N.  Y.,  April,  '86,  till  July,  '87 ;  regiment  while  en  route  from  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  to  Duluth,  Minn.  ;  Fort  Ringgold,  Texas,  since  Jan.,  '89.  History— At  the 
outbreak  of  the  Civil  War  he  was  a  student  at  medical  college. 

Woodruff,  Ezra  (Captain  and  Asst.  Surgeon).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Ky.  Actual  rank— Hosp.  Steward  15th  Ky.  Inf.  Dec.  3,  '61 ;  discharged  March  6, 
'63 ;  Asst.  Surg.  15th  Ky.  Inf.  March  7,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Nov.  18,  '63 ;  Asst. 
Surg.  Nov.  16,  '68 ;  accepted  Nov.  25,  '68 ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  March  7,  71. 


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Woodruff,  Thomas  M.  (First  Lieut.  5th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  D.  C.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '67 ;  graduated  June  12,  71. 
Actual  ran/fc— 2d  Lieut.  5th  Inf.  June  12,  71 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  5,  79. 

Woodson,  Albert  B.  (Captain  5th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  May  10,  1840.  Re- 
tiring year  1904.  Appointed  from  Idaho— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvi.  Co.  E 
and  Hosp.  Steward,  1st  Wash.  T.  Inf.,  May  27,  '62,  to  April  14,  '63 ;  2d  Lieut.  1st 
Wash.  T.  Inf.  April  14,  '63;  hon.  must,  out  March  25,  '65;  1st  Lieut.  36th  Inf. 
August  5,  '67;  accepted  Sept.  14,  '67;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assd.  to  5th  Cav. 
Dec.  15,  70 ;  Capt.  July  1,  76.  Honorably  mentioned— Was  highly  complimented 
by  the  Commissary-General  of  Subsistence  for  faithful  and  efficient  services  at  the 
Whetstone  Agency,  where  he  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office  in  a  satisfactory  and 
business-like  manner,  and  was  twice  nominated  to  the  United  States  Senate  to  be 
a  brevet  captain  to  date  from  Dec.  31,  72,  for  gallant  conduct  in  an  engagement 
with  the  Apache-Mojave  Indians  in  the  Red  Rock  country.  Service — Served  at 
Forts  Walla  Walla  and  Vancouver  until  March  25,  '65,  when  he  was  mustered 
out  of  service  and  returned  to  civil  pursuits ;  appointed  from  Idaho  Tery.  a  first 
Lieutenant  in  the  Thirty-sixth  Infantry,  to  date  from  August  5,  '67,  and  served  at 
Fort  Sanders  (employed  during  the  summer  of  '68  on  escort  duty*  with  engineers 
of  the  Union  Pacific  Railway),  Forte  Bridger  and  Douglas  until  May  19,  '69, 
when,  his  regiment  having  been  consolidated  with  the  Seventh  Infautrv,  he  was 
placed  on  the  list  of  unassigned  officers  and  served  as  Commissary  at  the  Whet- 
stone Indian  Agency  and  on  recruiting  service  at  Sioux  City  until  Nov.,  70 ;  he 
was  assigned  Dec.  15,  70,  to  the  Fifth  Cav.  with  his  original  rank  and  joined  at 
Fort  McPherson,  Neb.,  on  March  10,  71,  where  he  had  station  until  Nov.,  when 
he  accompanied  the  first  detachment  of  the  regiment  (commanding  company),  by 
the  way  of  San  Francisco  and  the  Gulf  of  California,  to  Arizona  and  arrived  at 
Camp  McDowell  in  January,  72,  whence  he  marched,  in  April,  to  Camp  Verde, 
where  he  had  station  until  March,  73 ;  commanded  a  company  during  the  Apache 
campaigns  of  72-73 ;  he  was  a  member  of  a  board  of  officers  convened  at  Los 
Angeles  for  the  purchase  of  cavalry  horses  from  April  to  May,  73  ;  on  leave  of 
absence  until  Feb.,  74,  when  he  was  placed  on  duty  at  the  headquarters  of  the 
Military  Division  of  the  Pacific  and  finally  rejoined  at  Camp  Grant  in  April, 
where  he  served  as  a  Company  Commander  and  Commissary  until  July,  75;  con- 
ducted a  detachment  (D,  H,  L)  of  the  regiment  from  Arizona  to  Fort  Lyon,  Col., 
where  he  arrived  in  Sept.  and  served  until  July,  76,  when  he  moved  by  rail  to 
Cheyenne  to  participate  in  the  Sioux  campaign  in  Northern  Wyoming,  Dakota 
and  Montana ;  joined  his  company  on  the  north  branch  of  the  North  Cheyenne 
River  and  served  with  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone  expedition  ;  upon  the  dis- 
bandment  of  the  expedition  at  Fort  Robinson,  Neb.,  in  Oct.,  was  assigned  to 
Fort  Sidney,  Neb.,  where  he  had  station  until  Aug.,  77,  being  detached  at  Omaha 
during  the  railway  riots  of  July,  77  ;  changed  station  to  Fort  Washakie,  Wyo., 
where  he  served  until  May,  78,  and  was  engaged  in  the  Wind  River  expedition 
against  the  Nez  Perces  during  Sept.,  77 ;  employed  on  field  service  in  Northern 
Wyoming  until  July,  when  he  was  assigned  to  Fort  McKinney ;  in  Sept.,  78,  on 
leave  of  absence  until  Feb.,  79,  when  he  was  appointed  recorder  of  a  retiring 
board  convened  at  New  York  City  and  continued  on  that  duty  until  Sept.,  when 
he  resumed  his  leave  of  absence;  but  having  been  informed  of  the  military  opera- 
tions against  the  hostile  Utes  of  Colorado,  he  rejoined  his  company  at  Rawlina, 
Wyo.,  on  Oct.  17th  and  served  with  the  reserve  of  the  Ute  expediton  until  Nov.  29th  ; 
then  assigned  to  Fort  D.  A.  Russell,  Wyo.,  where  he  served  until  April,  '80,  when 
he  changed  station  to  Fort  Laramie;  served  at  various  other  stations  till  '90, 
present  station  being  Ft.  Reno,  Ind.  T.  Bottles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the 
affairs  at  the  Mexican  crossing  of  the  Verde  River  and  on  the  west  side  of  the 
Verde  River  south  of  Camp  Verde,  and  was  engaged  in  the  skirmish  at  Slim 
Buttes,  Dak.  History — He  removed  in  '59  to  Washington  Territory,  where  he 
engaged  in  civil  pursuits  and  was  for  a  time  the  Private  Secretary  of  the  Governor 
of  the  Territory. 

Woodward,  Charles  G.  (First  Lieut.  3d  Art.).  Born  in  Maryland.  Ap- 
pointed from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.  July  1,  73;  graduated  June  15,  77. 


WOO  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  665 

Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  4th  Art.  June  15,  77 ;  2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  July  2,  77 ; 
1st  Lieut  Dec.  3,  '84. 

Woodward,  George  A.  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Re- 
tired.  Appointed  from  Pa. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Captain  2d  Pa.  Res.  May 
27,  '61 ;  Major  April  2,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Feb.  20,  '63 ;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  29,  '63  ; 
Major  Vet.  Res.  Corps  Aug.  24,  '63 ;  accepted  Aug.  30,  '63  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Sept.  25, 
'63;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '63  ;  Col.  Dec.  4, '63;  accepted  Dec.  22,  '63  ;  hon.  must,  out 
July  20,  '66  ;  Lieut.  Col.  45th  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  26,  '66;  trans,  to 
14th  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Col.  15th  Inf.  Jan.  10,  76  ;  retired  March  20,  79,  disa- 
bility from  wounds  in  line  of  duty.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant 
and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.  Service — In  the  field 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  '61  to  '65;  at  close  of  Gettysburg  campaign  ap- 
plied for  honorable  discharge  on  account  of  disability  from  wounds ;  withdrew 
that  application  at  request  of  Division  Commander,  by  whom  was  tendered  the 
position  of  Inspector  General  of  the  Division ;  pending  con^deration  of  such 
tender,  received  an  appointment  as  Major  in  Invalid  Corps  accompanied  by  a  let- 
ter from  the  Provost  Marshal  General  explaining  that  no  higher  grade  than  that 
of  Major  had  yet  been  created  in  that  corps,  but  that  if,  as  was  expected  would  soon 
be  the  case,  higher  grades  should  be  authorized,  his  claim  to  higher  rank  would  be 
duly  considered  ;  performed  duty  while  in  Vet.  Res.  Corps,  commanding  the  depot 
camp  of  the  corps  in  Washington,  and  camps  in  Philadelphia,  Columbus  and 
Cleveland;  member  and  subsequently  president  of  a  board  for  the  examination  of 
applicants  for  commissions  in  the  Vet.  Res.  Corps;  special  duty  in  the' Inspector 
General's  department  making  "investigations  within  the  cities  of  Washington  and 
Alexandria,  and  the  Department  of  Washington  into  the  matter  of  granting  passes 
at  the  various  pass  offices  and  headquarters  issuing  them,"  and  "a  general  exam- 
ination of  the  subject  of  the  transit  across  our  lines  and  the  Potomac  River  of  per- 
sons and  goods  within  the  Department  of  Washington  and  as  high  up  the  Poto- 
mac as  Harper's  Ferry;  '*  president  of  a  military  commission,  Washington,  D.  C. ; 
tour  of  inspection  duty  to  Hartford,  Conn.,  on  returning  from  which  found  com- 
munication with  Washington  cut  by  enemy ;  reported  for  duty  to  Gen.  Cadwal- 
lader  in  Philadelphia,  and  by  his  orders  proceeded  to  Washington  by  sea,  in  com- 
mand of  five  companies  of  convalescents  organized  from  hospitals  to  assist  in  the 
defense  of  Washington  ;  president  of  a  board  for  transferring  enlisted  men  to  Vet. 
Res.  Corps;  being  in  Washington  awaiting  orders  on  the  night  of  President  Lin- 
coln's assassination,  established  Camp  Lovell ;  proceeded  with  regiment  to  Omaha, 
Neb.,  and  by  order  of  Department  Commander  established  regimental  headquarters 
at  Fort  Sedgwick,  Col. ;  in  spring  of  71,  with  four  companies,  marched  to  Fort 
Fetterman,  Wyo.  Ty. ;  was  offered  and  declined  appointment  of  Acting  Inspector 
General  of  Department;  at  Sidney  Brks.,  Neb.,  May,  73;  commanding  post  of 
Fort  McPherson  and  District  of  the  Republican,  Neb.,  to  June,  74,  when  pro- 
ceeded to  Fort  Cameron,  Utah;  on  sick  leave  on  account  of  breaking  out  of  an 
old  wound  in  foot;  retired  for  disability  resulting  from  wounds  March  20,  79. 
Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles  of  Mechanicsville  (commanding 
extreme  right  of  Union  lines),  Games'  Mill  and  Charles  City  Cross  Roads  (or  Glen - 
dale),  in  which  battle  was  twice  wounded  ;  taken  prisoner  and  confined  in  Lihby 
Prison,  Richmond,  Va. ;  commanding  regiment  and  engaged  at  the  battle  of  Get- 
tysburg July  2-3,  '63.  Commands  held — Depot  camp  of  Vet.  Res.  Corps  at  Wash- 
ington, Philadelphia,  Columbus  and  Cleveland;  command  of  five  companies  of 
convalescents  in  defense  of  Washington,  D.  C.  ;  command  of  regiment  to  Omaha, 
Neb. ;  four  companies  and  post  of  Fort  Fetterman,  Wyo. ;  Sidney  Brks.,  Neb., 
May,  73 ;  Fort  McPherson  and  District  of  the  Republican,  Neb.,  to  June,  74 ; 
Fort  Cameron,  Utah. 

Woodward,  Samuel  L.  (Captain  10th  Civ.  and  Bvt.  Major  U.  S.  A.), 
Born  in  N.  J.  Oct.  28,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Ky.— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank—?\i.  Co.  "  G,"  6th  111.  Cav.,  Feb.  1,  '62,  to  Oct.  31,  '62;  1. 1 
Lieut.  6th  III.  Cav.  Nov.  1,  '62;  hon.  must,  out  Aug.  22,  '63;  Capt.  A.  A.  G.  July 
21,  '63;  accepted  Au?.  23,  '63;  Maj.  A.  A.  G.  Feb.  11,  '65;  accepted  April  10, 
'65;  hon.  must,  oui  Sept.  19,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  June  18,  67;  accepted 

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July  27,  '67  ;  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  11,  '67;  Capt.  Oct.  5,  '87.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Capt. 
Dec.  11.  67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during  the  raid  through  Mias.  in 
April,  '63  ;  Bvt.  Major  Dec.  11,  '67,  gallantry  during  the  fight  at  Egypt  Station, 
Miss.,  Dec.  28,  '64.  Service— He  was  detailed  as  clerk  in  the  office  of  tne  A.  A.  G.  of 
Brig.  Gen.  Sherman  ;  after  being  commissioned  was  assigned  to  duty  with  an  In- 
fantry Brigade  commanded  by  Col.  David  Stuart  in  the  Corps  of  Gen.  W.  T. 
Sherman,  where  he  served  till  Nov.  25,  '62,  when  he  rejoined  his  regiment  and 
took  part  in  the  operations  of  Gen.  Grant's  Miss.  Campaign,  during  which  he  was 
with  a  Division  of  Cavalry  organized  for  the  pursuit  of  the  Rebel  Gen.  Van  Dorn 
in  his  raid  into  Northern  Miss,  and  West  Tenn  ;  on  the  termination  of  this  Expe- 
dition he  was  with  the  1st  Cav.  Brig.,  Army  of  the  Tenn.,  Dec.,  '62,  and  parti- 
cipated in  all  of  the  operations  and  engagements  of  this  Brigade  in  Northern 
Miss,  and  West  Tenn.,  including  the  raid  known  as  Grier-son's  raid,  under  Col. 
Grierson  from  La  Grange,  Tenn.,  to  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  where  the  Brigade  arrived 
May  2,  '63;  took  part  in  the  expeditions  of  Gens.  Win.  Sooy  Smith,  Sturgis,  A.  J. 
Smith  and  Grierson  in  Miss.,  from  Aug.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '65;  participated  in  the 
capture  of  Mobile,  Ala.,  March,  '65,  and  the  expedition  from  Mobile  Bay  to  Eufaula, 
Alabama,  Georgetown,  Georgia,  Montgomery,  Alabama, and  Columbus,  Missis- 
sippi, March,  April  and  May,  '65,  and  in  the  reorganization  of  the  Cavalry 
in  New  Orleans,  for  service  in  Texas;  at  Fort  Riley,  Kansas,  October  14,  '67, 
to  April  17,  '68;  took  part  in  the  campaign  of '68  and  '69,  against  the  hostile 
Kiowas,  Comanches,  Cheyennes  and  Arapahoes  and  numerous  scouts,  marches  and 
expeditions  in  the  Indian  Territory  and  Teras ;  at  Camp  Wichita  and  Fort  Sill 
I.  T.,  from  June,  '69,  to  Sept.,  '71;  he  was  charged  with  the  escort  of  horse 
thieves  and  desperadoes  from  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  to  Fort  Smith,  Ark.,  and  ordered  to 
appear  as  a  witness  against  them,  before  the  U.  S.  Circuit  Court,  during  May  and 
June,  '70,  after  which  he  was  granted  four  months'  leave  of  absence  on  account  of 
sickness,  and  returned  to  duty  in  Nov.,  '70;  at  Ft.  Gibson,  I.  T.,  from  May  20  to 
Sept.  13,  '72,  and  was  engaged  in  removing  intruders  and  outlaws,  from  the 
Indian  Territory;  wa-<  sick  from  Sept.  13,  to  Oct.  15,  72,  when  granted  leave  of 
absence  until  May  31,  '73;  rejoined  at  Ft.  Sill,  I.T. ;  changed  station  with  his  reg- 
iment from  Ft.  Sill,  I.  T.,  to  Ft.  Conch  >,  Texas,  in  April,  '75;  on  recruiting  service 
at  Baltim  >re,  Md.,  Cinn.,  O.,  and  St.  Lmis,  Mo.,  from  Oct.  1,  '76,  to  Oct.  9,  78; 
granted  leave  of  absence  on  account  ot  sickness  from  Nov.  9,  78,  to  Nov.  1,  79; 
rejoined  and  was  on  duty  with  Troop  "K,"  10th  Cav.,  from  Nov.  1,  79,  to  May  10, 
'8i),  and  took  part  in  an  expedition  against  hostile  Indians  in  the  Guadaloupe  and 
Sacramento  Mts.,  New  Mexico,  in  March,  April  and  May,  '80 ;  absent  with  leave 
from  Dec.,  '82,  to  April  15,  '83,  at  the  termination  of  which  he  was  assigned  to 
duty  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  from  April  15  to  Sept.  20,  '83  ;  at  Ft.  Davi*,  Tex., 
from  Nov.,  '83,  to  Sept.,  '84 ;  leave  of  absence  from  Sept.  16,  '84,  to  Nov.  15,  '84 ; 
rejoined  and  remained  at  Ft.  Davis,  Tex.,  till  April  1,  '85;  left  Ft.  Davis,  Tex., 
with  regiment  and  marched  to  Whipple  Barracks,  Ariz.,  arriving  May  20, '85 ; 
remaintd  till  July  13,  '86;  left  Whipple  Barracks,  July  13,  '86,  and  marched  with 
non-com  in  isbioned  staff  and  band  of  the  10th  Cav.  to  Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  arriving 
July  21, '86;  remained  till  Nov.  30,  when  he  was  ordered  to  Santa  Fe,  New 
Mexico,  Dec.  1,  '86,  and  continued  until  September  30,  '87;  on  leave  of  absence 
and  conducting  recruits  until  April  13,  '88,  when  he  assumed  command  of  his 
troop,  "I,"  Fort  Verde,  Arizona,  Dec.  11,  '88;  marched  from  Ft.  Verde  to 
change  station  to  Fort  Apache,  Arizona,  arriving  December  24,  '88 ;  October  10, 
'89,  changed  station  to  San  Carlos,  Arizona,  arriving  Oct.  14,  '89,  present  station. 
Stuff  positions  occupied— A.  A.  A.  G.  of  Inf.  Brigade  Nov.  1,  '62,  to  Nov.  25,  '62; 
A.  A.  A.  G.  of  1st  Cav.  Brigade  Dec.  30,  '62,  till  May  2,  '63 ;  Adj.  Gen.  of  Cav., 
Dep.  of  the  Gulf,  May  to  July,  '63;  Adj.  Gen.  Cav.  Div.,  16th  Army  Corps,  and 
Cav.  Corps  Dint,  of  West  Tenn.  from  Aug.,  '63,  to  Jan.,  '65  ;  Reg.  Adj.  10th  Cav. 
Oct.  1,  '67,  to  Oct.  1,  76;  Post  AHj.  Fort  R  ley,  Kan.,  from  Oct.  14.  '67,  to  April 
17,  '68;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  the  Indian  Ter.  July,  '68,  to  May,  '69:  Post  Adj. 
Camp  Wichita  and  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  June,  '69,  to  April,  70  ;  A.  Sig.  Officer  at  Fort 
Sill,  I.  T.,  May  1,  71,  to  May  31,  72,  and  Post  Adj.  Aug.  9,  71,  to  Sep.  4,  71  ;  A. 
A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  I.  T.,  May  20  to  Sep.  13,  72;  A.  A.  D.  C.  and  A.  A.  A.  G.  in  the 


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field  Aug.  to  Dec.,  74;  Adj.  Fort  Concho,  Tex.,  April,  75,  to  Sep.,  76;  A.  A.  Q. 
M.  and  recruiting  officer  at  St.  Louis  Barracks,  Mo.,  from  March  17  to  Nov.  30, 
77;  A.  A.  Q.  M.~and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Davis,  Texas,  and  for  troops  in  the  field 
against  hostile  Indians  May  10  to  Dec.  1,  '80;  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Davis,  Texas,  May  1  to  Oct.  31,  '82;  Reg.  Adj.  10th  Cav.  Sep.  24,  '83,  to  Sep.  30, 
'87  ;  Post  Adj.,  Sig.  and  Ord.  Officer  and  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort  Davis,  Tex.,  from  Nov., 
'83,  to  Sep.,  '84,  and  from  Dec.  1,  '84,  to  March  31,  '85;  Post  Adj.  and  A.  C.  S. 
Fort  Grant,  Ariz.,  Aug.  1  to  Nov.  30,  '86;  A.  A.  A.  G.  Dist.  of  N.  M.  Dec.  1,  '86, 
to  Sep.  30,  '87.  During  Sep.,  Oct.  and  Nov.,  '87,  in  addition  to  his  other  duties, 
he  performed  those  of  Chief  Com.  of  Sub.  of  the  Dist.  of  N.  M.  Battles,  skirmishes, 
etc. — Took  part  in  the  engagements  at  Bolivar  and  Middleburg,  Tenn.,  and  Ripley, 
Miss.,  Dec.  24  and  25,  '62;  actions  at  Clinton,  Redwood  Bridge,  Pretty  Creek, 
Plain  Stone  and  investment  and  assault  on  and  surrender  of  Port  Hudson,  La., 
May  to  July,  '63  ;  engagements  at  West  Point,  Okolona  and  Ivy  Farm,  Mi*s;,  in 
Feb.,  '64;  near  Ripley,  Miss.,  June  7,  '64;  battles  of  Guntown  June  16, '64;  Tupelo 
July  14,  and  Oldtown  Creek  July  15,  '64 ;  engagements  at  Hurricane  Creek, 
Miss.,  Aug.  13  and  19,  '64,  and  Egypt  Station,  Miss.,  Dec.  28,  '64;  took  part  in  an 
engagement  with  hostile  Kiowas  at  Fort  Sill,  I.  T.,  April  27,  71,  and  personally 
pursued  and  captured  the  Kiowa  Chief  "  Big  Tree,"  in  a  running  fight;  took  part 
in  the  engagements  at  Wichita  Agency  and  McClellan  Creek,  and  the  long  and 
arduous  marches  and  scouts  incident  to  the  campaign ;  in  engagements  with  In- 
dians at  Shake  Hand  Spring  and  Mescalero  Agency,  N.  M.,  March,  April  and 
May,  '80.  Commands  held— Commanded  troop  K,  10th  Cav.,  from  Dec.  13,  *80,  to 
May  8,  '82,  and  Camp  on  the  Rio  Grande  near  Fort  Quitman,  Texas,  from  April 
to  Oct.,  '81 ;  in  command  of  Co.  A  of  Instruction,  General  Mounted  Rec.  Ser., 
from  April  15  to  Sep.  20,  '83.  History— When  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  com- 
menced he  was  living  in  Paducah.  Ky.,  where  he  was  severely  persecuted,  and  his 
life  threatened,  on  account  of  his  sentiments  of  loyalty  to  the  Government.  This 
becoming  unbearable,  he  left  his  home  and  enlisted  as  a  private  in  Troop  G,  6th 
111.  Cav.,  Feb.  1,  '62. 

Wooley,  Frederick  (First  Lieut.  10th  Inf.)  Born  in  N.  C.  Appointed  from 
N.  C.  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  74  ;  graduated  June  14,78. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  10th  U.  S.  Inf.  June  14,  78;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  16,  '85. 

Worden,  Charles  A.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.).  Born  in  Syracuse,  N.  Y., 
March  25,  1847.  Retiring  year  1911.  App.  from  N.  Y. ;  graduated  from  Mil. 
Acad.,  Clas«  of  72.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  7th  Inf.  June  14,  72;  1st  Lieut. 
March  20,  79.  Service— Served  at  Fort  Shaw  and  Fort  Ellis,  Mont.,  from  Sept., 
72.  to  Oct.,  78  ;  at  Fort  Soelling,  Minn./ from  Oct.,  78,  to  March,  79 ;  at  U.  S. 
M.  A.  as  Asst.  Instructor  in  the  Dept.  of  Drawing,  from  March,  78,  to  Aug.,  79 ; 
Asst.  Professor  of  same  from  Aug.,  79,  to  Aug.,  '83 ;  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  from 
Aug.,  '83,  to  Oct.,  '89.  Staff  positions  occupied— Adj.  7th  Inf.  from  Oct.,  '85,  to  Oct., 
'89;  Engineer  Officer  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  from  Oct ,  '89,  to . 

Worth,  William  S.  (Captain  8th  Inf.,  Bvt.  Maj.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Jan.  6, 
1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—2d 
Lieut.  8th  Inf.  April  26,  '61 ;  accepted  May  2,  '61 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  7,  ?61;  Capf. 
Jan.  14,  '66.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.-Capt.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant  and  distinguished  ser- 
vices in  the  assault  on  the  enemy's  lines  before  Petersburg  and  in  the  operations 
in  the  campaign  against  Richmond,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Major  April  9,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the 
insurgent  army  under  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.  Staff  positions  occupied — Adj.  8th  Inf. 
Sept.  25,  '61,  to  April  13,  '62  ;  A.  D.  C.  Vol.  Dec.  8,  '62,  to  March  23,  '63 ;  July  11, 
'63,  to  June  21,  '65  ;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  A.  J.  Smith,  and  engaged  in  the  Corinth 
campaign ;  A.  D.  C.  to  General  Hunt,  chief  of  artillery,  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
and  engaged  in  the  different  campaigns  of  that  army  from  Sept.,  '62,  to  April,  '65. 

Worthingfton,  James  C.  (Captain  and  Ass't  Surgeon).  Born  in  Maryland 
Jan.  19,  1853.  Retiring  year  1917.  Appointed  from  Maryland.  Actual  rank — 
Ass't  Surg.  June  26,  75  ;  accepted  July  1,  75;  Captain,  Ass't  Surg.,  June  26,  '80. 
Service — Ordered  to  Division  of  the  Atlantic  July  20,  75;  at  Fort  McHenry,  Md., 
as  Junior  Med.  Officer  to  June  30,  76  ;  as  Post  Surgeon  to  Aug.  1,  76  ;  ordered 


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to  Dept.  of  Arizona,  July  23,  76 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Whipple,  A.  T.,  Sept.  7, 76, 
to  Sept.  28,  77 ;  in  charge  of  Med.  Director's  office,  Headq'rs  Dept.  of  Arizona, 
April  and  May,  77 ;  Pobt  Surgeon  Fort  Grant,  A.  T.,  Oct.  7,  77,  to  Feb.  12,  '80 ; 
special  duty  to  Fort  Huachuca,  A.  T.,  May,  79 ;  special  duty  to  San  Francisco, 
Cal.,  Oct.,  79 ;  with  troops  in  the  field  against  hostile  Indians  in  West'n  Arizona, 
April  and  May,  '80 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  McDowell,  A.  T.,  Feb.  20,  '80,  to  Oct.  7, 
'80  ;  ordered  to  Baltimore,  Md.,  Aug.  28,  '80;  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  Oct.  27,  '80,  to 
Nov.  11,  '80;  on  leave  of  absence  Nov.  12,  '80,  to  March  12,  '81 ;  ordered,  Feb. 

19,  '81,  to  appear  before  Medical  Examining  Board ;  examined  and  found  quali- 
fied for  promotion  to  Surgeon  Feb.  25,  '81 ;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  East  March 
30,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  as  Junior  Med.  Officer,  May  28,  '81,  to  May  9,  '83; 
with  troops  in  the  field,  centennial  celebration,  Yorktown,  Va.,  Oct.,  '81 ;  special 
duty  to  Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  Jan.,  '82;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Missouri,  April  30, 
'83  ;  on  leave  of  absence  May  10,  '83,  to  June  20,  '83 ;  Post  Surgeon  at  Canton- 
ment on  the  Uncompahgre  River  (name  of  post  changed  to  Fort  Crawford,  Col., 
Dec.  15,  '86)  June  28,  '83,  to  Sept.  15,  '88 ;  with  troops  in  the  field,  summer  camp 
on  Cimarron  River,  Col.,  Oct.,  '86 ;  with  troops  in  the  field,  summer  camp  on 
Ciniarron  River,  Col.,  Aug.,  '87  ;  special  duty  to  Fort  Lewis,  Col.,  Oct.,  '87  ;  leave 
of  absence  May  15,  '88,  to  Sept.  14,  '88;  ordered  to  Dept.  of  the  Columbia,  Sept. 
6,  '88 ;  Post  Surgeon  Fort  Townsend,  Wash.,  Oct.  1,  '88,  to  present  time.    titnjf 
positions  occupied — Post  Treasurer,  Fort  Grant,  A.  T.,  June,  78.  to  Jan.,  '80;  Post 
Treasurer  at  Fort  Crawford,  Col.,  Aug.,  '86,  to  April,  '88.     History— Sharpshooter 
'85 ;  marksman  '83-4-5-6-7. 

Wotherspoon,  "William  W.  (First  Lieut.  l£th  Inf.).  Born  in  District  of 
Columbia.  Appointed  from  District  of  Columbia — Civil  life.  Artuul  r-tnk — 
Second  Lieut.  12th  Inf.,  Oct.  1,  73;  accepted  Oct.  10,  73;  First  Lieut.  March 

20,  79.      Staff  positions  occupied— Regt.  Quartermaster  12th  Inf.  July  1,  79,  to 
March  31,  '87. 

Wren,  William  C.  (Second  Lieut.  10th  Inf.).  Born  in  Minnesota.  Appoint- 
ed from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Cadet  M.  A.  July  15,  '80,  to  Feb.  15,  '82  ; 
2d  Lieut.  10th  Inf.  Oct.  30,  '84;  accepted  Nov.  1,  '84. 

Wright,  Edmund  S.  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Georgia.  Appoint- 
ed irooi  Ky.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  '82  ;  graduated  July  1,  '86. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  1,  '86. 

Wright,  Henry  H.  (First  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  D.  C.  Nov.  6,  1850.  Re- 
tiring year  1914.  Appoiuted  from  D.  C. — Civil  life.  Actual  ran/: — 2d  Lieut.  '.i:h 
Cav.  Dec.  12,72;  accepted  Jan.  14,  73;  1st  Lieut.  March  18,  '80.  Honorably 
mentioned— By  letter  Headquarters  Dist.  New  Mexico  Oct.  14,  76;  General  Orders 
No.  5,  Headquarters  Fort  Bayard,  N.  M.,  Feb.  5,  77 ;  G.  O.  No.  2,  H'dq'rs  Dist. 
N.  M  ,  Aug.  25,  77;  Telegram  Dept,  Commander,  H'dq'rs  Dept.  Mo.,  June  9,  79; 
Telegram  Dist.  Commander,  H'dq'rs  Dist.  N.  Mex.,  June  14,  79,  and  G.  O.  No. 
24,  H'dq'rs  Dept.  Mo.,  Oct.,  '81.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Engagement  with  Apa- 
che Indians,  under  Victorio,  on  Rio  Luchello  Negro,  N.  M.,  Sept.  2,  76  ;  Chirica- 
hua  Apaches,  under  '"Imp,"  on  Florida  Mts.,  N.  M.,  Jan.  24,  77  ;  Warm  Spring 
Southern  Apaches,  near  Ojo  Caliente,  N.  M.,  May  3,  77 ;  near  Luera  Mts.,  N.  M., 
with  Warm  Spring  Apaches,  Oct.  9,  77  ;  Alamo  Canon,  Sacramento  Mts.,  N.  M., 
with  Mescalero  Apaches,  July  29,  78;  Dog  Canon,  Sacramento  Mts.,N.  M.,  with 
Mescalero  Apaches,  Aug.  5,  78 ;  San  Francisco  Mts.,  N.M  .,  with  Apaches  under 
Victorio,  May  29,  79 ;  Rio  Las  Animas,  N.  M.,  with  Apaches  under  Nane  and 
Victorio,  Sept.  18,  79;  Miembres  Mts.,  N.  M.,  with  Apaches  under  Victorio,  Sept. 
29  and  30,  79;  near  Hillsboro',  N.  M.,  with  Mescalero  and  Warm  Spring  Apaches, 
March  21,  '80.  Commands  held — He  commanded  detachment  Navajo  Indian 
Scouts  76-79.  History— Son  of  Edward  Wright,  Captain  and  Com.  Sub.  Vol. 
(deceased) ;  member  Rifle  Team,  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  '88;  member  Cavalry  Car- 
bine Team,  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  '89,  Silver  Medal. 

Wright,  Horatio  G.  (Brig.-Geueral  and  Brevet  Major-General  U.  S.  A.). 
Born  in  Connecticut.  Retired.  Appointed  from  Connecticut.  Cadet  at  U.  S. 
Military  Academy  July  1,  '37;  graduated  July  1,  '41.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut. 
Eng.  July  1,  '41;  1st  Lieut.  Febr.  28,  '48;  Captain  (14  years  service)  July  1,  '55 ; 


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Major  13th  Inf.  May  14,  '61  (declined) ;  Major  Eng.  Aug.  6,  '61 ;  Brig.-Gen.  Vol. 
Sept.  14,  '61 ;  accepted  Sept.  17,  '61 ;  Major-Gen.  July  18,  '62 ;  accepted  Aug.  19, 
'62;  neg.  and  revoked  March  24,  '63;  Brig.-Gen.  March  24,  '63;  Maj.-Gen.  May 
12,  '64;  accepted  May  20,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '66;  Lieut.-Colonel  Eng. 
Nov,  23,  '65;  Colonel  March  4,  79;  Brig.-Gen.  Chief  of  Engineers  June  30,  79; 
accepted  July  2,  79 ;  retired  March  6,  '84.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Lieut.-Col.  Nov.  8, 
'63,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Rappahannock  Station,  Va. ; 
Bvt.  Colonel  May  12,  '64,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Spott- 
Bylvania,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  May  13,  '65,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  Va. ;  Bvt.  Major-Gen.  March  13,  '65,  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  in  the  capture  of  Petersburg,  Va. 

"Wright,  Joseph  P.  (Lieut-Colonel  and  Surgeon).  Born  in  Wilkes-Barre^ 
Pa.,  Dec.  25,  1826.  Retiring  year  1900.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania — Civil 
life.  Actual  rank — Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  accepted  June  1,  '61 ;  Captain  and 
Asst.  Surg.  May  28,  '61 ;  Major  and  Surg.  July  28,  '66 ;  Lieut.-Col.  and  Surg.  April 
23,  '89.  Brevet  rank—E\t.  Capt.,  Maj.  and  Lieut.-Col.  March  13,  '65,  faithful 
and  meritorious  services  during  the  war.  Service — On  duty  in  the  field  with 
Headquarters  and  four  batteries  4th  U.  S.  Art.  during  June,  July  and  Aug.,  '61 ; 
on  duty  at  Headquarters  Dept.  Ohio,  from  Aug.,  '61,  until  July,  '62 ;  reported 
to  General  Grant  in  the  field  near  Corinth,  Miss.,  in  Aug.,  '62;  and  on  duty  at 
Camp  Clear  Creek,  near  Corinth,  Miss.,  with  Rosecrans'  Division  ;  and  at  luka, 
Mis*.,  until  the  middle  of  Sept.,  '62;  in  charge  of  sick  and  wounded;  removed 
from  luka,  Miss.,  to  Jackson,  Tenn.,Sept.,'62,  and  in  charge  of  a  Field  Hospital  at 
the  latter  place  during  the  autumn  and  winter  of  '62 ;  from  June,  '63,  until  Jan., 
'64,  in  charge  of  a  Gen.  Hospital  at  Memphis,  Tenn.  ( Washington1  Gen.  Hospital), 
of  capacity  for  500  beds ;  in  Jan.,  '64,  relieved  from  this  duty  and  directed  to 
report  to  Gen.  Geo.  H.  Thomas,  Headquarters  Dept.  and  Army  of  the  Cumber- 
land, for  duty  as  Asst.  Medical  Director,  which  positson  he  held  during  the  At- 
lanta Campaign  and  until  after  the  battles  of  Franklin  and  Nashville;  early  in 
'65,  he  was  assigned  to  the  charge  of  the  Overton  General  Hospital,  Memphis, 
Tenn.,  of  capacity  for  the  accommodation  of  600  patients  ;  and  subsequently  to  the 
charge  of  the  Gayoso  General  Hospital,  Memphis,  Tenn.,  of  sufficient  capacity  to 
accommodate  400  patients  ;  July,  '65,  assigned  to  duty  as  Superintendent  of  Gen. 
Hosp'-<  at  Memphis,  Tenn.;  exam'd  for  promotion  and  reported  as  eligible  therefor 
Oct.  '65;  since  the  war  on  duty  in  Boston  Harbor  to  Sept.,  '69  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort 
Sully,  Dakota,  to  May,  74 ;  in  the  field  as  Chief  Medical  Officer  of  a  force  of 
twenty -two  Companies  under  General  D.  S.  Stanley  for  escort  duty  of  Surveyors 
North  Pacific  Railway,  to  the  Yellowstone  and  Powder  Rivers,  Mont,  July  to  Oct., 
72;  Chief  Medical  Officer  District  New  Mexico  to  Oct.,  75;  Post  Surgeon  Fort 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  to  Feb.,  77;  Attending  Surg.  Leavenworth  Military  Prison 
to  July,  '84  ;  on  leave  of  absence  to  Nov.,  '84;  Post  Surgeon  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
to  Nov.  17,  '86;  Attending  Surgeon  Leavenworth  Military  Prison  to  the  present 
time.  History— Son  of  Bvt.  Brig.-Gen.  J.  J.  B.  Wright,  Surgeon  U.  S.  A. ;  grad- 
uated in  arts  at  Dickinson  College,  Carlisle,  Pa.,  July,  '58;  in  Medicine  March, 
'60 ;  degree  of  Master  of  Arts  conferred  in  July,  '61. 

Wright,  Walter  K.  (First  Lieut  16th  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy  July  1,  79;  graduated  June  13, 
'83.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  16th  Inf.  June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  1,  '88. 

Wright,  William  D.  (Second  Lieut.  Signal  Corps).  Born  in  Ga.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.  and  Sgt.  Signal  Corps  April  19,  72,  to  March 
20,  '82;  2d  Lieut.  Signal  Corps  Jan. 27,  '82  ;  accepted  March  21,  '82. 

Wright,  William  M.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Inf.).  Born  in  N.  J.  Appointed 
from  N.  J.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Cadet  at  M.  A.  July  1,  '82,  to  Jan.  11,  '83 ; 
2d  Lieut.  2d  Inf.  Jan.  19,  '85;  accepted  Feb.  16,  '85. 

Wyeth,  Maryborough  C.  (Capt.  and  Asst  Surg.).  Born  inN.  J.  Appointed 
from  N.  J. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Asst  Surg.  Feb.,  '81 ;  accepted  March  1, 
'81 ;  Capt.  and  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '86.  Service— Ordered  to  Dept.  of  Dakota, 
March  17,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Meade,  Dakota,  May,  '81,  to  Nov.,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Snelling, 
Mine.,  Nov., '82;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Stevenson,  Dak.,  to  April,  '83;  Post  Surg. 
Fort  Hale,  Dak.,  to  June,  '83 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Maginnis,  Mont,  from  June,  '83, 


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to  March,  '85 ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Wadsworth,  N.  Y.  H.,  temp,  duty  April-May, 
'85 ;  at  Fort  Wayne,  Mich.,  from  June,  '85,  to  March,  '87  ;  Post  Surg.  Fort  Bar- 
rancas, Fla.,  March,  '87,  to  June, '88,  in  charge  of  Geronimo,  and  band  of  Apache 
Indiana  at  Fort  Pickens;  at  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz.,  June,  '88,  to  July,  '89;  Post 
Sure.  Fort  McDowell,  Ariz.,  July,  '89,  to  date. 

Wygant,  Henry  (Captain  24th  Inf.).  Born  in  New  York.  Appointed  from 
Ark.  Cadet  at  U.S.  Military  Academy  Sept.  1,  '68;  graduated  June  14,  72. 
Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  24th  Inf.  June  14,  '72 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  '78;  Capt.  May 
15,  '88. 

Wyse,  Francis  O.  (Lieut,  Col.  U.  S.   A.).    Born  in  Md.    Retired.    Ap- 

5ointed  from  Md.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Academy,  Sept.  1,  '33  ;  graduated 
uly  1,  37.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  3d.  Art.  July  1,  '37  ;  2d  Lieut.  July  31, 
'37  ;  1st  Lieut.  July  31,  '38 ;  Capt.  March  3,  '47  ;  Maj.  4th  Art.  May  14,  '61 ;  Lieut. 
Col.  Nov.  1,  61;  resigned  July  25,  '63;  app.  Lieut.  Co).  4th  Art.  Feb.  19,  '79; 
accepted  Feb.  28,  79;  retired  Feb.  28,  79.  Brevet  rank— Bvt.  Maj.  July  12, 
'47,  gallant  and  meritorious  conduct  in  the  affair  with  the  enemy  at  Calabosa 
River,  Mexico. 

Yates,  Theodore  (Colonel  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  Mo.  Retired.  App.  from 
Mo. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Capt.  1st  Mo.  Inf.  April  25,  '61;  hon.  must,  out 
Oct.  10,  '61 ;  Capt.  13th  Inf.  Aug.  5,  '61 ;  accepted  Oct.  11,  '61 ;  transferred  to  31st 
Inf.  Sept,  21,  '66 ;  retired  with  rank  of  Col.  Nov.  1,  '67.  Brevet  ran/t— Bvt.  M:ijor, 
Julv  4,  '63,  "gallant  and  meritorious-services  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  M 

Yeatman,  Richard  T.  (First  Lieut.  14th  Inf.).  Born  in  Ohio.  App.  from 
Ohio;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  class  of  72.  Actual  rank—2d  Lieut.  14th  Inf. 
June  14,  72  ;  1st.  Lieut.  March  15,  '83.  &taff  positions  occupied—  R.  Q.  M.  14th 
Inf.  June  30,  '86,  to  July  25,  '87  ;  Adj.  14th  Inf.  July  25,  '87  to . 

Yeckley,  Jonathan  A.  (First  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.).  Born  in  N.  Y.  Retired  ; 
app.  from  N.  Y.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  D,  126th  N.  Y.  Inf.,  Aug.  7, 
'62;  discharged  Aug.  25,  '63;  2d  Lieut.  V.  R.  C  Jan.  30,  '65;  accepted  Mr, 
'65;  hon.  must,  out  March  31, '67 ;  2d  Lieut.  44th  Inf.  Jan.  22, '67;  accepted 
April  1, '67;  unassigned  May  27, '69;  assigned  to  20th  Inf.  July  14, '69;  1st 
Lieut.  Jan.  15,  73;  retired  June  28,  78. 

Young,  Andrew  H.  (Captain  and  A.  Q.  M.).  Born  in  N.  H.  App.  from 
N.  H.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 1st  Lieut,  and  R.  Q.M.7thN.H.  Inf.  Oct.  22/61  ; 
hon.  must,  out  Jan.  30,  '63;  Capt.  A.  Q.  M.  Vol.  Nov.  26,  '62;  accepted  Jan.  30, 
'63;  vacated  July  1,  '64;  Additional  Paymaster  Vol.  May  28,  '64;  accepted  July 
1,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  July  20,  '66;  Capt.  and  A.  Q.  M.  Nov.  13,  '84;  accepted 
Nov.  22,  '84.  Brevet  rank—Rvt.  Lieut.  Col.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  faithful  and 
meritorious  services  during  the  war. 

Young-,  Charles  (Second  Lieut.  9th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.  Appointed  from 
Ohio.  Actual  rank—  Add.  2d  Lieut.  10th  Cav.  Aug.  31,  '89;  transferred  to  25th 
Inf.  Oct.  4,  '89 ;  2d  Lieut.  Oct.  4,  '89;  transferred  to  9th  Cav.  Oct.  31,  '89;  to  rank 
in  Cav.  Oct.  4,  '89. 

Young,  Daniel  J.  (Captain  IL  S.  A.).  Born  in  Pa.  Retired ;  appointed 
from  W.  Va.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Ordnance  Storekeeper,  Ord.  Dt-pt.,  Dec. 
26,  '65;  accepted  May  1,  '66  ;  Capt.  and  Ordnance  Storekeeper  July  28,  '66;  re- 
tired Dec.  11,  '88.  Service — In  charge  of  Harper's  Ferry  depot  '67-70;  on  duty 
at  N.  Y.  Arsenal  70-73 ;  on  duty  at  St.  Louis  Arsenal  73-76  ;  on  duty  at  Water- 
vliet,  77-83. 

Young,  George  S.  (First  Lieut.  7th  Inf.)  Born  at  Harper's  Ferry,  W.  Va., 
May  17,  1875.  Appointed  from  Civil  life.  Actual  rank — Assigned  to  Co.  E  Apr. 
15,  75  ;  1st  Lieut.  March  31,  '82.  Service— On  D.  8.  at  Newport  Barracks,  Ky., 
from  Feb.  24,  to  July  27,  75;  in  expedition  against  Sioux  Indians  in  vicinit 
Yellowstone  River,  M.  T.,  March  14  to  Oct.  6,  76,  at  which  time  he  rejoined  sta- 
tion at  Camp  Baker,  M.  T. ;  Post  Adjutant,  Post  Treasurer  and  Signal  Officer 
Oct.  4,  76,  to  Nov.  20,  77;  Post  Adjt.,  Treasurer  and  Signal  Officer,  commanding 
mounted  detachment  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  S.  May  31,  77  ;  in  the  field  Nez 
Perce  campaign,  77;  changed  station  with  company  from  Camp  Baker,  M.  T.,  to 
Fort  Suelling,  Minn.,  Oct.  3,  78;  Acting  Regimental  Adjutant,  Post  Adjutant, 


ZIX  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   TJ.   S.    ARMY.  671 

Treasurer,  Signal  Officer  Nov.  30,  78,  to  Feb.  6,  79;  Adjutant  Battalion  7th 
Inf.  against  Ute  Indians  at  White  Kiver,  Colorado;  Acting  Asst.  Adjt. General 
White  River  expedition  Nov.  25,  79,  to  Feb.  1,  '80;  Depot  Quartermaster  at 
Rawlins,  Wyo.,  from  March  30  to  June  23,  '80 ;  at  Fort  Buford,  D.  T.,  command- 
ing Indian  scouts;  Post  Adjutant,  Post  Treasurer  and  Signal  Officer;  relieved 
April  12,  '82;  joined  new  station  at  Fort  Snelling  May  10,  '82;  changed  station 
to  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo.,  Nov.  21,  '82;  at  Fort  Leavenworth  School  of  Application 
for  Infantry  and  Cavalry  from  Sept.  1,  '83,  to  July  8,  '85;  rejoined  Co.  at  Fort 
Laramie,  Wyo.;  changed  station  to  FortMcKinney,  Wyo.,  Nov.  20,  '86;  changed 
station  to  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kan..  Aug.  2,  '89;  Assistant  to  Chief  Quartermaster, 

Headquarters  Department  of  the  Missouri,  from  April  19,  '90,  to .  History — 

Son  of  Capt.  Young,  Ord.  Dept. 

Young,  Richard  "W.  (Second  Lieut.  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Utah.  Appointed 
from  Utah.  Graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  '82.  Actual  rank — Additional 
2d  Lieut.  3d  Art.  June  13,  '82 ;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  June  26,  '82.  Staff  positions 
occupied — Acting  Judge  Advocate,  Dept.  of  the  East,  March  6,  '85,  to  Aug.  31/86. 

Young,  Robert  H.  (First  Lieut.  4th  Inf.).  Born  in  Kentucky — Civil  life. 
Actual  rank— Private,  Corp.  and  Sergt.  Co.  F,  9th  Ky.  Cav.,  Aug.  12,  '62,  to  Sept. 
11,  '63;  Captain  54th  Ky.  M.  Inf.  Sept.  30,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  Sept.  1,  '65;  2d 
Lieut:  30th  Inf.  March  7,  '67 ;  accepted  May  30,  '67;  transferred  to  4th  Inf.  March 
23,  '69;  1st  Lieut.  June  28,  78. 

Young,  Samuel  B.  M.  (Major  3d  Cav.,  Brevet  Colonel).  Born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania Jan.  9,  1840.  Retiring  year  1904.  Appointed  from  Pennsylvania— Civil 
life.  Actual  rank—  Private  Co.  K,  12th  Pa.  Inf.,  April  25,  '61;  discharged  Aug. 
5,  '61 ;  Capt.  4th  Pa.  Cav.  Sept.  6,  '61 ;  Major  Sept.  20,  '62  ;  Lieut.  Col.  Oct.  1, 
'64;  Colonel  Dec.  29,  '64;  hon.  must,  out  July  1,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  12th  Inf.  May 
11,  '66;  accepted  Sept.  11,  '66 ;  Captain  8tb  Cav.  July  28,  '66;  accepted  Nov.  22, 
'66;  M*jor  3d  Cav.  April  2,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Brevet  Major  March  2,  '67,  for 
"gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action  at  Sulphur  Springs,  Va."  ;  Lieut.  Col. 
March  2,  '67,  for  "gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  action 'at  Amelia  Spring, 
Va.";  Colonel  March  2,  '67,  for  "gallant  and  meritorious  Cervices  in  the  battle 
of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va.";  Brig.  Gen.  Vols.  April  9,  '65,  for  "gallant  and  merit( - 
rious  services  during  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insui- 
gent  army  undtr  Gen.  R.  E.  Lee.''  Service — Engaged  in  the  cavalry  operations 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  wounded  at  the  action  of  Sulphur  Springs,  Va. ; 
commanding  Provisional  Brigade,  and  wounded  at  the  action  of  Kearnstown,  Va. ; 
wounded  at  the  battle  of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va. ;  commanding  Brigade,  Cavaliy 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Sailor's  Creek,  Va. ; 
in  the  campaign  terminating  with  the  surrender  of  the  insurgent  army  under 
Gen.  Lee;  on  frontier  duty  since  the  close  of  the  war,  participating  in  many 
scouts  and  actions  with  hostile  Indians ;  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  '90. 

Young,  "Willard  (Captain  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Utah  April  30,  1852. 
Retiring  year  1916.  Ap p.  from  Utah  ;  graduated  from  Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of  75. 
Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers  June  16,  '?5  ;  1st  Lieut.  Oct.  31,  79;  Capt. 
Oct.  12,  '86.  Service— With  batt.  of  Eng.  75-77  ;  with  Lieut.  Wheeler's  explor- 
ing expedition  77-79;  on  duty  at  M.  A.  as  Asst.  Prof,  of  Civil  and  Military 
Eng.  79-83. 

Zalinski,  Edmund  L.  (Captain  5th  Art.).  Born  in  Poland.  Appointed 
from  Ne.v  York— Civil  life.  Actual  rank— 2d  Lieut.  2d  N.  Y.  Art  Feb.  23,  '65; 
hon.  must,  out  Sept.  29,  '65;  2d  Lieut.  5th  Art.  Feb.  23,  '66;  accepted  April  9, 
'66  ;  1st  Lieut.  Jan.  1,  '67;  Capt.  Dec.  9,  '87. 

Zalinski  Moses  G.  (Second  Lieut.  2d  Art.)  Born  in  N.  Y.  Appointed 
from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Pvt.,  Corp.  and  Sgt.  batteries  G  and  H,  1st  Art. 
from  Oct.  21,  '85,  to  March  3,  '89;  2d  Lieut.  2d  Art.  Feb.  11,  '89;  accepted 
March  4,  '89. 

Zinn,  George  A.  (First  Lieut,  of  Engineers).  Born  in  Pa.  App.  from  Pa.; 
graduated  from  Mil.  Acad  ,  Class  of  '83.  Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut,  of  Engineers 
June  13,  '83 ;  1st  Lieut.  June  14,  '84.  Staff  positions  occupied— Q.  M.  Batt.  of 
Engineers  Aug.  27,  '88,  to . 


APPENDIX. 


Alexander,  W.  L.  (Captain  and  Commissary  of  Subsistence).  Born  in  Iowa, 
Sep.  9,  1843.  Retiring  year  1907.  Appointed  from  Iowa— Civil  life.  Actual  rank 
—1st  Lieut.  30th  Iowa  Vol.  Inf.  Sep.  23,  '62;  C*pt.  Oct.  1,  '63;  hon.  must,  out 
July  27,  '65;  Capt.  and  Com.  Sub.  Oct.  4,  '89.  Honorably  mentioned— In  Rebel- 
lion Records  series  1,  vol.  xvii,  part  i,  paper  No.  32,  page  771,  report  of  batile  of 
Arkansas  Post.  Staff  positions  occupied — A.  D.  C.  1st  Div.,  loth  Army  C  «rps, 
July  10,  '63;  Commissary  of  Musters  same  Div.  Dec.  2,  '64.  Service — Hovey's 
expedition  into  Miss.  Oct.,  '62;  Chickasaw  Bayou  Dec.  29,  '62;  Arkansas  Post 
Jan.  11, '63  (wounded);  investment,  siege  and  battles  around  Vicksburg;  Jackson 
May  14,  '63;  assault  on  Vicksburg  May  22,  '63;  Lookout  Mountain  Nov.  L>4,  '63; 
Missionary  Ridge  Nov.  26,  '63 ;  Atlanta  campaign,  battles  of  Resaca,  Ga.,  May  13, 
14  and  15,  '64 ;  Dalla«,  Ga.,  May  28,  '64;  Kenesaw  Mountain  June  15,  Y>4  ;  At- 
lanta July  22  and  28,  '64;  Jonesboro'  Aug.  31,  '64;  march  to  the  Sea  and  through 
the  Carolinas;  Bentonville,  N.  C.,  March  20  and  21,  '65,  most  of  the  time  with  1st 
Div.,  15th  Army  Corrn;  out  of  service  from  July  27,  '65,  to  Oct.  4,  '89;  at  Fort 
Monroe,  Va.,  '90.  History — Adj.  Gen.  of  Iowa,  six  term*,  appointed  by  three  suc- 
cessive governors  Sep.  1,  78,  to  Oct.  4,  '89. 

Ayres,  J.  C.  (Captain  Ordnance  Dept.).  Born  at  Neenah,  Wis.,  Aug.  24,  1849. 
Grad.  U.  IS.  Mil.  Acad.  June  12,  1871,  Cl  ,ss  No.  3.  Appointed  2-1  Lieut.  3d  Inf. 
Service — Served  at  Camp  Supply,  I.  T.,  Ft.  Wallace,  Ft.  Hays  and  Ft.  Riley,  Ks., 
71-73;  Acting  Adjutant  3d  Infty  March  29  to  June  10,  72 ;  served  in  Missis- 
sippi, 74;  appointed  1st  Lieut.  Ord.  Dept.  Nov.  5,  74;  assistant  at  Rock  Island 
Arsenal  Nov.,  74,  to  May,  77;  Chief  Ord.  Officer,  Dept.  of  the  Platte,  May  to 
Nov.,  77;  at  Rock  Island  Arsenal  Nov.,  77,  to  Jan.,  78;  ordered  to  establish 
Ordnance  Dept.  at  Ft.  Abraham  Lincoln  Jan.,  78;  commanding  Ft.  Lincoln  Ord- 
nance Dept.  Aug.,  78,  to  Sept.,  81 ;  assistant  at  National  Armory  Sept..  '81,  to 
July, '84;  promoted  Captain  of  Ordnance  March  15,  '83;  Inspector  of  Galling 
Guns  and  Hotchkiss  Magazine  Rifles '83  and '84;  assistant  at  Benicia  Arsenal 
July  24,  '84,  to  Sept.,  '88;  assistant  at  Watervliet  Arsenal  Sept.,  '88,  to  March  1, 
'89 ;  Member  of  Gun  Factory  Board  ;  assistant  to  Ordnance  Bjard  at  U.  S.  Ord- 
nance Provine  Ground  March  1,  '89,  to . 

Barnitz,  Albert  (Captain  U.  S.  A.,  Bvt.  Col.).  Born  in  Pa.  March  10,  '35. 
Retired.  Appointed  from  Ohio.  Actual  rank— Sergt.  Co.  G,  2d  Ohio  Cav.,  Aug. 
22, '61 ;  disch.  June  1. '62  ;2d  Lieut.  2d  Ohio  Ca v.June  1,'62;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  18, '63; 
Capt.  Feb.  2»,  '63;  Maj.  March  20,  '65;  must,  out  Sept.  11,  '65 ;  paid  to  Sept.  16, 
'65;  Capt.  7th  Cav.  Julv  28,  '66  ;  ace.  Jan.  10,  '67  ;  retired  Dec.  15,  70.  /> 
rank — Major  bvt.  March  2,  '67,  "  for  gal.  and  mer.  ser.  in  action  at  Ashland  Sta- 
t  on,  Va. ;'"  Lieut.  C  •!.  Bvt.  Ma-ch  2,  '67,  "  for  gal.  and  mer.  ser.  in  the  battle  of 
Bailor's  Creek,  Va.; ''  Col.  Bvt.  Nov.  27,  '68,  "  for  dis.  gallantry  in  the  battle  of 
Washita,  Ind.  T.,  Nov.  27,  '68,  in  which  engagement  he  was  severely  wounck-o!." 
Service— -Served  with  regiment  in  the  Army  of  the  Frontier,  in  Missouri,  Kansas, 

672 


BIN  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  673 

Indian  Ter.  and  Arkansas,  '61-2 ;  in  the  Army  of  the  Ohio,  9th  Corps  (Burnside), 
in  Kentucky  and  East  Tennessee,  '63 ;  in  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  during  the  siege, 
while  recovering  from  an  injury  received  on  Gen.  Sanders'  raid  into  East  Ten- 
nessee, in  June,  '63 ;  in  the  Armies  of  the  Potomac  and  Shenandoah,  9th  Corps 
(Burnside)  and  Cav.  Corps  (Sheridan),  in  3d  Cav.  Div.  (Wilson  and  Custer)  in 
Maryland  and  Virginia,  '64-5 ;  after  Lee's  surrender  marched  with  the  Corps  to 
Petersburg,  Va.,  and  thence  to  the  North  Carolina  line,  to  reinforce  Sherman ; 
participated  in  the  closing  review  of  the  Armies,  at  Washington,  May  23,  '65, 
after  which  proceeded  to  Southwest  Missouri,  regiment  reporting  to  Gen.  Pope, 
at  St.  Louis,  to  repress  lawlessness,  disarm  marauding  bands  and  restore  order 
along  the  borders  of  Missouri,  Kansas,  Ind.  Ter.  and  Arkansas,  with  Hd.  Qrs.  at 
Springfie'd,  Mo.;  proceeded  to  Camp  Chase,  Ohio,  for  muster  out;  a-signed  to  the 
7th  Cav.  upon  its  organization  in  '66  ;  served  in  Indian  Campaigns  in  Kansas,  Col- 
orado, Texas  and  Indian  Ter. ;  with  Gen.  Hancock's  "  Expedition  on  the  Plain?/' 
spring  of  '67;  participated  in  numerous  engagements  with  the  Cheyennes, 
Arapahoes,  Kiowas,  Apaches,  Comanches  and  Sioux  ;  in  the  battle  of  the  Washita, 
Ind.  Ter.,  Nov.  27, '68,  in  which  engagement  was  severely  wounded ;  with  Gen. 
Sully  in  pursuit  of  the  five  hostile  tribes  to  the  border  of  the  Staked  Plains  in 
fall  of  '68,  and  with  expedition  under  Gen.  Custer,  Nov.,  '68 ;  afterwards  organ- 
ized Cavalry  depot  at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kan.,  where  stationed  until  retired. 
Staff  positions  occupied — On  staff  of  Gen.  S.  P.  Carter,  commanding  defenses  at 
Knoxville,  Tenn.,  during  the  siege,  in  '63,  an  Judge  Advocate  and  in  charge  of 
Provost  Marshal  Bureau  of  East  Tennessee.  History — Grandson  of  Capt.  John 
McClintic,  of  the  Chambersburg  Greys,  who  participated  with  his  Co.  with  dis- 
tinction, in  repulsing  the  British  attack  on  Baltimore,  in  the  War  of  1812 ; 
several  relations  participated  with  credit  in  the  Revolutionary  War  and  the  war 
of  1812. 
Bell,  James  F.  (Second  Lieut.  7th  Cav.).  Born  in  Ky.,  Jan.  9,  1856.  Re- 


sane  3  paity  of  the  N.  P.  R.  R.  June  9  to  July  1,  79  ;  on  scout  with  troop  June 
16,  '80,  after  Indians  going  north  to  attack  Berthold  Agency  ;  in  field  with  trooo 
guarding  construct!  >n  parties  on  N.  P.  R. -R.  from  June  24  to  Oct.  18,  '82;  took 
stition  at  Fort  Bufor  I,  Oct.  18,  '82  ;  left  Fort  Buford,  Nov.  4,  '83,  to  captu  e  and 
bring  back  a  lot  of  half-breed  Indians  who  hid  been  commuting  depredations  on 
settlers'  cattle  on  White  Earth  Creek  about  90  miles  from  Fort  Buford;  captured 
and  bought  them  back  to  post  Nov.  15,  '83  ;  on  duty  at  Carbondale,  III.,  as  Prof, 
of  Military  Science  and  Tactics  July  1,  '86,  to  July  1,  *89  (in  the  Southern  III. 
Normal  Univ.);  took  station  at  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  July  3,  '89;  in  the  field  with 
troop  Sept.  7  to  Oct.  19,  '85,  at  Camp  Schofield,  I.  T.,  where  the  Dept.  Cunp  of 
Instruction  was  established  ;  present  station  Fort  Riley,  Kan.  Stuff  positions  oc- 
cupied—A..  A.  Q.  M.  Post  A.  Lincoln,  Jan.  15,  '80,  to  Jan.  1,  '82  ;  A.  C.  S.  at  Fort 
Buford,  June  28, '83,  to  July  19, '85;  Chief  Signal  Officer  at  Camp  Schofield,  I. 
T.,  Sept.  7  to  Oct.  19,  '89.  'Commands  held— Commanding  troop  July  4  to  Dec.  4, 
79 ;  Oot.  2  to  Nov.  3,  '80  ;  May  10  to  June  10,  '81  ;  July  22  to  Aug.  27,  '82  ;  Feb. 
14.  '83,  to  April  25,  '84 ;  Sept.  7  to  Sept.  30,  '84  ;  Dec.  10,  '84,  to  July  29,  '85. 
History— Was  at  target  competition  at  Fort  Snelling,  Minn.,  Aug.  4  to  Sept.  7,  '84, 
and  from  July  29  to  Sept.  17,  '85,  and  has  been  presented  with  a  medal  as  a 
member  of  the  Div.  of  the  Missouri  R  fle  Team  for  '85. 

Bingham,  Judson  D.  (Colo  icl,  A-st.  Q.  M.  Gen.  and  Bvt.  Brig.  G*n.).  Born 
in  N.  Y.  May  16,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Aopointed  from  N.  Y.  Cadet  at  U. 
K  Military  Academy  July  1,  '50  ;  graduated  July  1.  '54.  Actual  rara&— 2d  Lieut. 
2d  Art.  July  1,  '54;  1st  Lieut.  March  12,  '56  ;  Captain  A.  Q.  M.  May  13.  '61;  ac- 
cepted May  15,  '61 ;  Lieut.  Col.  Q.  M.  Vol.  Jan.  1,  '63,  to  Au<r.  1,  '64 ;  Col.  Q.  M. 
Vol.  Aug.  2/64.  to  Jan.  1,  '67;  Major  Q.  M.  July  29,  '66;  Lieut.  Col.  D.  Q.  M. 
Gen.  March  3,  75;  Col.  A.  Q.  M.  Gen.  July  2,  '83.  Brevet  rank— Major,  Lieu- 
tenant Colonel  and  Cjlonel,  March  13,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services 


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during  the  war;  Brier.  Gen.,  April  9,  '65,  for  faithful  and  meritorious  services  in 
the  field  during  the  war.  Service — Served  as  Asst.  Instructor  of  Artillery  Tactics 
at  the  U.  S.  Military  Academy  from  July  1,  '54,  to  August  28,  '54 ;  served  in  gar- 
rison at  Fort  Wood,  B^dloe's  Island,  N.  Y.  Harbor,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  '54,  and  at 
Barrancas  Barracks,  Fla.,  from  Jan.,  '55,  to  March  22,  '56 ;  on  duty  in  U.  S.  Coast 
Survey  Service  from  March  22,  '56,  to  June  12,  '57  ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  Monroe, 
Va.  (Artillery  School  of  Practice),  '57  to  '60 ;  on  expedition  to  Harper's  Ferry, 
Va.,  to  suppress  John  Brown's  raid,  '59;  on  frontier  dutv  at  FortRidgely,  Minn., 
from  May,  '60,  to  April,  '61,  and  on  expedition  to  the  Yellow  Medicine,  Minn., 
in  summer  of  '60 ;  in  garrison  at  Fort  McHenry,  M  1.,  May  and  June,  '61  ;  served 
during  the  Rebellion  of  the  seceding  States ;  in  charge  of  trains  and  supplies  of 
General  Banks'  Command,  in  the  field  in  Maryland,  from  August,  '61,  to  Feb.  12, 
'62,  and  in  the  charge  of  Quartermaster's  depot  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  from  March 
'62,  to  March,  '63;  served  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  17th  Army  C  .rp*  (Lieu- 
tenant Colonel  ex  ojficio)  from  January  1,  '63,  to  April  23,  '63,  when  General 
Grant  appointed  him  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Department  and  Army  of  the 
Tennessee;  he  continued  on  duty,  in  the  field,  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  that 
Army,  from  that  date  during  the  time  it  was  commanded  by  Generals  Grant, 
Sherman  and  McPherson,  up  to  the  date  the  latter  was  killed  in  battle,  and  sub- 
sequently by  Generals  Logan  and  Howard,  to  the  end  of  the  siege  of  Atlanta, 
Ga.,  Aug.  25,  '64;  was  present  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  17th  Army  Corps 
at  Lake  Providence  and  Milliken's  Bend,  La.,  April  9  to  23,  '63;  was  present  as 
Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennassee  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg, 
Miss.,  from  April  23  to  July  4,  '63  ;  was  present  at  the  surrender  of  the  citv,  and 
during  its  occupation  from  July  4  to  Oct.,  '63;  was  at  Memphis  and  Chatta- 
nooga, Tenn.,  and  at  Bridgeport  and  Scottsboro',  Ala.,  until  last  of  Dec.,  '63  ; 
joined  Gen.  Sherman  at  Cairo,  111.,  Jan.  1,  '64,  and  under  his  direction  arranged 
for  transporting  troops  from  Memphis  to  Vicksburg  for  the  expedition  to  Merid- 
ian, Miss.;  as  Chief  Quartermaster  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee  accompanied 
Gen.  Sherman  on  the  march  with  the  16th  and'l7th  Army  Corps  from  Vicksburg 
to  Meridian  and  return,  Feb.  and  March,  '64;  was  present  as  Chief  Quartermas- 
ter at  headquarters  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  Huntsville,  Alabama,  March  to  June, 
'64;  and  in  the  invasion  of  Georgia,  including  sie^e  of  Atlanta,  June  to  August 
25, '64;  was  appointed  Inspector  of  the  Quartermaster's  Department  (Colonel 
ex  cfficio)  August  2,  '64,  and  served  as  such  from  August  25,  '64,  to  Dec.  31,  '66, 
being  engaged  in  making  inspections  and  investigations  at  Boston,  Ma*«.(  New 
York  City,  Elmira,  Syracuse  and  Oedensburg,  N.  Y.,  Trenton,  N.  J.,  Nashville 
and  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  Louisville  and  Camp  Nelson,  Ky.,  Fort  Snellinir, 
Minn.,  and  Fort  Riley,  Kas. ;  on  duty  in  the  Quartermaster  General's  ofth-e, 
Washington,  D.  D.,  at  various  times  from  Sept.,  '64,  to  Dec.,  '65  ;  from  Dec.,  '60, 
to  Jan.,  '67,  was  on  duty  with  Gen.  Sherman  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  as  Inspector  of 
the  Quartermaster's  Department ;  was  on  duty  as  Chief  Quartermaster  Depart- 
ment of  the  Lakes,  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  from  Jan.  8,  '67,  to  March  31,  '70;  in  Feb., 
March  and  April,  '69,  made  inspections  at  Forts  Richardson,  Griffin,  Concho, 
Stockton,  Davis,  McKavett  and  San  Antonio,  Texas  ;  served  as  Assistant  in  the 
office  of  the  Quartermaster  General  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  from  April  4,  '70,  to 
Oct.,  '79,  and  in  charge  of  the  Bureau  from  Oct.  25,  73,  to  Jan.  19,  '74,  and  from 
Jan.  28  to  Feb.  20,  '75  ;  served  as  Commissioner  to  audit  Kansas  War  Accounts, 
under  Act  of  Congress  approved  Feb.  2,  71,  from  March  8  to  April  5,  71 ;  served 
as  Chief  Quartermaster  Department  of  the  Missouri,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansas, 
from  Oct.,  79,  to  Nov.,  '83;  served  as  Chief  Quartermaster  Division  of  the  Pa- 
cific and  Department  of  California,  Presidio  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  from  Nov., 
'83,  to  about  May  30,  '86  ;  served  as  Chief  Quartermaster  Division  of  the  Missouri, 
Chicago,  III.,  since  June  4,  '86.  History— Appointed  Cadet  at  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy,  West  Point,  N.  Y.,  from  the  Tenth  Congressional  District  of  Indiana 
on  the  recommendation  of  Hon.  A.  J.  Harlan,  Representative  in  Congress  from 
that  district. 

Birmingrham,  Henry  P.  Born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  March  15,  1854.    Ap- 
pointed 1st  Lieut.  Asst.  Surg.  Feb.  18,  '81,  from  Minn.;  accepted  March  2,  '81 ;  m 


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the  field  with  4th  Cav.  May,  '81,  to  Dec.,  '81 ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft.  Gibson,  Ind.  Ty., 
to  Oct.,  '82;  at  Ft.  Bayard,  N.  M.,  and  Ft,  Cummings,  N.  M.,  to  July,  '84;  in  the 
field  after  hostile  Apaches  on  two  campaigns  while  serving  at  Ft.  Bayard,  N.  M.; 
Post  Surgeon  Fort  Bliss,  Texas,  to  May,  '85;  volunteered  for  field  service  in  the 
Geronimo  campaign  of  '85  in  May ;  in  the  field  in  New  Mexico  with  6th  Cav.  to 
June.  '85  ;  reported  to  Gen.  Crook  June  20,  to  accompany  Indian  scouts  into  Sierra 
Madre,  Sonora,  Mex.;  was  with  command  during  campaign  and  pursuit  at  fight 
with  hostiles  in  Terres  Mta.,  Sonora,  Mex.,  in  Sept.;  command  returned  to  Fort 
Bowie,  A.  T.,  Oct.,  '85 ;  complimented  by  Gen.  Crook  in  Field  Orders  No.  44, 
Hdqrs.  Dept.  of  Arizona;  in  the  field,  Ft.  Bowie,  A.  T.,  Oct.  26,  '85;  Camp  Grant, 
Riverside.  Park,  N.  Y.  City,  Nov.,  '85,  to  April,  '86;  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y. 
City,  to  July,  '87 ;  Post  Surgeon  Ft.  Myer,  Va.,  to  Sept.,  '88 ;  Post  Surgeon,  Ft. 
Klamath,  Oregon,  to  Aug.,  '89  ;  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T.,  Boise  Barracks, 
Idaho  Ty.,  Ft.  Canby,  W.  T.  (all  temporary  duty),  to  April,  '90;  Post  Surgeon 
Boise  Bsirracks,  Idaho  Ty.,  to  date. 

Borden,  William  C.  (Captain  and  As*t.  Surg.).  Born  in  N.  Y.,  May  19, 
1858.  Retiring  year  1922  ;  appointed  from  N.  Y. — Civil  life.  Actual  rank— Asst. 
Surg.  Dec.  3,  '83 ;  accepted  Feb.  16,  '84  ;  Capt.  Asst.  Surg.  Dec.  3,  '88.  Service— 
Reported  for  duty  in  Dept.  of  Platte  Dec.  25,  '83  ;  on  duty  at  Fort  Laramie,  Wyo., 
Jan.  5  to  14,  '84 ;  Fort  Bridger,  Wyo.,  Jan.  18,  '84,  to  April  30,  '85 ;  Ft.  Douglas, 
Utah,  May  1,  '85,  to  April  20,  '§8 ;  Post  of  San  Antonio,  Texas,  April  25,  '88,  to 
Nov.  13,  '88;  Fort  Ringgold,  Texas,  Nov.  15,  '88,  to  May  7,  '89 ;  Post  of  San  An- 
tonio, Texas,  from  May  10,  '89. 

Bradford,  James'H.  (Capt.  19th  Inf.).  Born  in  Del.,  Oct.  13,  1844.  Retiring 
year  1908 ;  appointed  from  the  Army.  Actual  rank — Private  1st  battery  Del. 
Lt.  Art.;Oct.  20,  '62  ;  discharged  Nov.  18,  '62  ;  Private  17th  Inf.  Nov.  IS,  '62 ;  2d 
Lieut.  17th  Inf.  Nov.  18,  '62;  accepted  Nov.  18,  '62  ;  1st  Lieut,  May  1,  '63  ;  Capt. 
Dec.  1,  '65;  trans,  to  26th  Inf.  Sept.  21,  '66;  unassigned  May  19,  '69;  assigned  to 
19th  Inf.  Aug.  16,  '69.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Captain  U.  S.  Army  for  gallant  services 
at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  and  during  the  campaign  of  '64  before  Richmond, 
Va.  Honorably  mentioned — 

(COPY  ) 

HEADQUARTERS  FORT  WINOATE,  COLUMN  IN  THE  FIELD  NEAR  FARMINOTON,  N.  M.,  February  1,  1880. 
To  the  Commanding  Officer  19<fc  Infantry,  Fort  Leavenworth,  Kansat. 

Sir  :  In  breaking  up  the  New  Mexi  *o  Column  which  was  completed  yesterday,  it  gives  me  pleasure  to 
state,  through  you  as  Regimenttl  Commander,  that  the  Holdierly  qualities  displayed  by  the  mounted  company 
44  Cr"  of  your  regiment,  lately  serving  in  this  vicinity  under  my  command,  in  the  performance  of  duty  and 
in  enduring  severity  of  the  climate  pending  arrival  of  winter  equipment,  were  very  commendable.  I  regard 
Captain  J.  H.  Bradford,  19th  Infantry,  one  of  the  best  soldiers  I  have  ever  commanded. 

Very  respectfully  your  obedient  servant, 

(Signed)  GEO.  P.  BUELL,  Colonel  15th  Infantry  Commanding. 

A  true  copy,  J.  H.  BRADFORD,  Captain  IQlh  Infantry. 

(Copy.) 

HEADQUARTERS  19TH  INFANTRY,  FORT  LEAVENWORTH,  KAN.,  February  20th,  1880. 

Official  copy  respectfully  furnished  Capt.  J.  H.  Bradford,  19th  Infantry,  commanding  Company  "G,"  for 
his  iu'ormation.  The  Regimental  Commander  takes  pleasure  in  transmitting  a  ;opy  of  this  letter  and  feels 
great  satisfaction  at  this  report,  but  recogniz-s  it  only  as  a  renewed  evidence  of  Captain  Bradford's  well 
established  military  acquirements,  ability  and  character.  By  order  Col.  C.  H.  Smith. 

(Signed)  Gio.  H.  COOKE,  l»t  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  IQth  Inf. 

HEADQUARTERS,  FORT  WINOATE,  N.  M.,  June  "th,  1880. 
GENERAL  ORDER  No.  12. 

I.  The  battalion  from  Fort  Lewis,  Colo.,  B,  D,  I  A  K,  15th  Inf.,  and  G,  19th  Inf.  mounted,  having  com- 
pleted the  march  to  this  post  to-day,  the  Colonel  commanding  takes  pleasure  in  announcing  his  appreciation 
of  their  qualities  as  soldiers  in  camp  and  on  the  march  in  the  face  of  heavy  sand  storms  over  roads  necessi- 
tating dry  camps  and  long  marches.  Though  delayed  more  than  a  day  in  the  work  of  construe  ing  a  ferry 
over  the  Hun  Juan  River,  which  was  swollen  by  the  Spring  floods,  the  Infantry  has  covered  2  50  miles  in  120 
marching  hours,  and  the  mounted  company  the  same  distance  in  96  marching  hours  ami  have  won  praises 
from  all  for  the  energy  and  endurance  displayed,  knowing  that  your  presence  was  needed  to  frustrate  the 
hostile  intentions  of  the  most  powerful  Indian  tribe  of  our  frontier.  The  celerity  manifested  by  the  mounted 
company  in  pushing  forward  over  a  rough  trail  a  distance  of  110  miles  in  two  days  and  a  quarter  was  noted, 
and  the  Colonel  is  pleased  to  again  extend  them  his  thanks,  as  also  to  the  Officers  and  m-sn  of  the  battalion 
15th  Infantry,  and  believe  a  record  has  been  made  of  which  all  may  be  justly  proud. 

By  order  of  Colonel  Buoll. 
(Signed)  T.  F.  DAVIS,  1st  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  15th  Infantry,  Pott  Adjt. 

Service — In  the  field  during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  ;  on  recruiting  duty,  Feb., 
'65,  to  Feb.,  '66;  joined  regiment  at  Hart's  Island,  New  York  Harbor;  left  N. 


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Y.  H.  for  Texas  in  April,  '66,  arriving  at  Galveston,  Tex.,  April  27,  '66;  at. 
Hempstead,  Tex.,  Leona,  Tex.,  and  Centreville,  Tex  ,  and  Victoria,  Tex.,  till 
Feb.,  68;  during  this  time  he  was  Sub  Asst.  Commissioner  of  the  Freedmen's 
Bureau  ;  Feb.,  '68  changed  station  to  the  Rio  Grande,  and  was  stationed  at  Ring- 
gold  Barracks  till  Feb., '69;  Feb., '69,  station  was  changed  to  Fort  Mclntosh, 
Laredo,  Texas;  in  June,  '69  (the  order  was  dated  in  May),  was  unassigned,  and, 
although  assigned  Aus.  16,  '69,  remained  on  unassigned  duty  in  Texas  uitil  Nov. 
1,  '69;  joined  the  19th  Inf.  at  Biton  Rouge,  La.,  Nov.  4,  '69;  was  stationed  in 
La.,  Bat  m  Rouge,  Jackson  Barracks  and  Greenwood,  until  June  18,  74 ;  in  July, 
75,  changed  station  to  Camp  Supply,  Ind.  Ter.;  remained  there  until  July,  77  ; 
during  thU  period  of  service  in  Li.  took  part  with  company  in  the  reconstruction 
and  riot  duties  in  Mississippi  and  "Louisiana;  left  New  Orleans  June  18,  74,  for 
Dept.  of  the  Mo.;  reached  Fort  Dodge,  Kansas,  June  27,  74,  and  t  >ok  station  ; 
in  July,  77,  station  was  changed  back  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kansas;  in  Aug.,  77,  with 
company,  took  part  in  the  suppression  of  the  riots  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  in  the  fall 
of  78,  with  company  and  a  detachment  from  Cos.  D  and  F,  19th  Inf.,  took  part 
in  the  campaign  against  Dall  Knife  and  his  band  of  Cieyennes  ;  Dec.  1,  78,  his 
company  was  mounted  and  did  mounted  duty  until  July  25,  '80 ;  at  Fort  D  )d<re 
in  79;  Oct.  1,  79,  took  the  field  with  company  in  Southern  Colorado  and  N.  M., 
under  Cols.  Hatch,  9th  Cav.,  and  Biell,  15th  Inf.,  and  remained  till  Aug.  2,  '80; 
July  25, '80,  the  company  was  dismounted  at  Fort  W innate,  N.  M.;  on  Au 
'80,  returned  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kansas  ;  in  the  latter  part  of  Nov.,  '80,  took  station 
at  Fort  Leaven  worth,  Kansas,  and  remained  there  until  Oct.  81,  '81,  when  hi 
changed  station  to  Fort  Brown,  Texas;  was  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  and  in  the 
Quarantine  Camp  near  there  during  the  yellow  fever  epidemic  of '82;  early  in 
Dec.,  '82,  the  hd.  qrs.  19th  Inf.  left  for  F  >rt  Clark,  Texas;  he  remained  until  Jan., 
J86;  changed  station  by  marching  to  Fort  Clark,  Texas,  leaving  Fort  Brown 
March  22,  and  reaching  Fort  Clark  April  23,  '87;  stationed  at  Fort  Clark  until 
May  8,  '88,  when  he  took  station  at  Post  of  San  Antonio,  Texas,  and  has  re- 
mained there  to  the  present  tim 3.  Staff  potions  occupied — Adj.  2d  Batt.,  17th 
Inf.,  Oct.  19,  '61,  to  Dec.  1,  '65;  A  st.  Provost  Mirshal  2d  Div.,  5th  Carps,  Army 
of  Potomac,  Jan.  to  Sep'.,  '64.  Battle*,  skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  at  the  battles 
of  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Va.,  and  Gettysburg,  Pa.  (wounded);  and 
engaged  in  the  Mine  Run  campaign  ;  engaged  at  the  battles  of  the  Wilderness, 
Spottsylvania,  North  Anna,  Sou'h  Anna,  Bethesda  Church,  Petersburg,  and  the 
Weldon  Railroad,  Va.,  and  the  battle  at  Punished  Woman's  Fork  against  Dull 
Knife  and  his  band  of  Cheyenne  Indians,  Sept.  27,  78.  Commands  held — C  >in- 
mand  of  Co.  H,  3d  Batt,  17th  Inf.,  Feb.,  '66  ;  command  of  posts  at  Hempstead, 
Leona,  Centreville  and  Victoria,  Tex.;  Cos.  H,  3d  Batt.,  17th  Inf.,  and  D,  2Gth 
Inf.,  April,  '66,  to  Feb., '68 ;  po*t  of  Fort  Ringgold  till  Feb., '69;  Greenwood, 
La.,  May,  73,  to  Jan.,  74 ;  Fort  Dodge,  Kan.,  74-75;  Camp  Supplv,  I.  T.,  July, 
75,  to  July,  77  ;  Fort  Dodge,  Kan  ,  79 ;  mounted  batt.  of  Col.  Buell**  N.  M.  Col- 
umn, two  troops,  9  h  CAV.,  and  Co.  H,  17ih  Inf.,  Oct.,  79,  to  Jan.  31,  '80  ;  Fort 
Dodge,  Kan.,  Aug.,  '80,  to  Nov.,  '80  ;  Fort  Brown,  Tex.,  '82  till  Jan.,  '86.  His- 
tory— He  commanded  Rifle  Camp  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  of  four  companies  of 
Inf.  and  two  troops  of  Cuv.,  from  March  28,  '89,  to  May  3,  '89;  commanded  the 
Camp  of  the  Rifle  Competition,  Dept.  of  Texas,  in  '89,*Aug.  3  to  Au^r.  17,  inclu- 
pive ;  he  commanded  the  Infantry  Rifle  Camp,  six  companies,  from  Feb.  24  to 
April  2,  inclusive,  '90. 

Crowder,  Enoch  H.  (First  Lieut.  8th  Cav.).  Born  in  Mo.  Appointed  from 
Mo.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Militarv  Academy  Sept.  1,  77;  graduated  June  11,  '81. 
Actual  rank — 2d  Lieut.  8th  Cav.  June  11,  '81 ;  1st  Lieut.  July  5,  '86.  Servi' 
Served  with  regiment  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  from  Sept,  29  to  Oct.  30,  '81 ;  at 
Santa  Maria,  Texas,  to  Dec.  28,  '81 ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  April  1,  '82  ;  at 
Santa  Maria,  Texas,  to  June  2,  '82  ;  at  Fort  Brown,  Texas,  to  July  21,  '84;  on 
leave  to  Oct.  1,  '84 ;  ordered  to  duty  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  from  leave ;  on 
duty  at  Jeff.  Bks.  from  Oct.  1,  '84,  to  June  30,  '85  ;  Professor  of  Military  Science 


and  Tactics  at  the  Missouri  University,  Columbia,  Mo.,  to  July  23,  '86 ;    with 
regiment  in  the  field  New  Mexico,  to  Oct.  7,  '86 ;   Professor 


Professor  of  Military  Science 


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and  Tactics  at  the  Missouri  University,  Columbia,  Mo.,  from  Oct.  11,  '86,  to 
Sept.  1,  '89 ;  with  regiment  at  Fort  Yates,  N.  M.,  to . 

De  Gress,  Jacob  O.  (Captain).  B  »rn  in  Prussia,  April  23, 1842.  Appointed 
from  Mo.  Service— Served  in  3d  Regt.  Mo.  Reserve  Corps  in  '61 ;  was  at  the 
fights  at  Forsyth,  Dug  Springs,  McCullough's  Store  and  Wilson's  Creek,  Mo.; 
Commissioned  Capt.  6th  Mo.  Cav.  Feb.  15,  '62;  mustered  into  service  April  1, 
'62 ;  served  with  Curtis'  Army  in  Ark.,  in  his  march  to  Helena ;  served  under 
Gen.  Grant  in  the  battles  at  Port  Gibson,  Jackson,  Raymond,  Champion  Hill 
and  Black  River  Bridge  to  the  rear  of  Vicksburg,  Miss ;  was  wounded  on  May 
22,  '63,  during  the  assault  on  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  served  under  Gen.  Banks  in  La., 
on  the  Teche  Bayou  and  in  the  Red  River  campaign ;  was  wounded  on  April  7, 
'64,  in  a  charge ;  was  brevetted  Lieut.  Col.  of  Vols.  March  13,  '65,  for  meritorious 
services  at  the  battles  of  Bayou  de  Giaze,  La.;  Major  and  A.  D.  C.  Vols.  May  12, 
'65 ;  accepted  May  22,  '65 ;  served  as  A.  D.  C.  Maj.  Gen.  Mower's  staff  in  17th 
Army  Corps  in  Gen.  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea  and  the  Carolinas,  and  was 
present  in  the  different  engagements  during  that  campaign  ;  served  on  General 
Mower's  staff  in  same  capacity  when  he  was  placed  in  command  of  the  20th  Army 
Corps  at  Goldsboro',  N.  C.,  and  accompanied  him  to  Texas  in  July,  '65 ;  was  ap- 
pointed Provost  Marshal  Gen.  and  A.  A.  I.  Gen.;  mustered  out  of  service  Sept.  1, 
'66;  appointed  1st  Lieut.  9th  Cav.  July  28,  '66  ;  accepted  Jan.  28,  67  ;  Capt.  and 
Major  by  Bvt.  U.  S.  A.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  during 
the  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.;  Bvt.  Lieut.  Co!.  March  2,  '67,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious service  in  the  battle  of  Bayou  de  Glaze,  La.;  Sec'y  of  Civil  affairs  and 
Acting  Asst.  I.  Gen.  Dist.  of  La.  in  '67  and  part  of  '68;  appointed  Capt.  9th  Cav. 
July  81,  '67;  accepted  Oct.  2,  '67  ;  served  with  company  in  Texas  till  he  retired 
Dec.  31,  '70,  for  wounds  received  in  line  of  duty.  Hwiorabfy  mentioned — In  the 
report  of  Gen.  S.  G.  Burbridge,  Comdg.  1st  Brigade,  10th  Div.,  13th  Army  Corps 
(see  page  35,  series  1,  Vol.  24,  part  2,  of  the  Rebellion  Records). 

Forsyth,  Geo  A.  Born  in  Pennsylvania.  Appointed  from  Illinois.  Private 
Chicago  Dragoons  April  19,  '61 ;  on  duty  at  Cairo,  111.,  and  in  Missouri  until  June, 
'61  ;  transferred  to  Department  of  West  Virginia,  participating  in  battles  of  Rich 
Mountain,  and  surrender  of  Confederate  forces  to  General  McCiellan  ;  mustered 
out  with  troops  Aug.  18,  '61 ;  appointed  1st  Lieut.  8th  111.  Cav.  Sept.  18,  '61,  and 
served  with  regiment  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  with  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  Captain 
8th  111.  Cav.  Feb.  12,  '62,  on  second  advance  to  Manassas ;  siege  of  Yorktown, 
battle  of  Williamsburg,  and  in  various  skirmishes  and  engagements  on  the  ad- 
vance to  Richmond,  including  actions  at  Mechanicsville,  Atlee's  Station,  and 
battle  of  Hanover  Court- House;  on  the  retreat  to  Harrison's  Landing  was  in  the 
second  engagement  at  Mechanicsville,  battles  of  Games'  Mill,  Savage  Station 
and  Malvern  Hill,  and  action  near  Carter's,  where  he  was  slightly  wounded  ;  sick 
in  hospital  (typhoid  fever)  during  evacuation  of  Peninsula ;  rejoined  regiment 
atAntietam;  engaged  in  forced  reconnoissances  at  Shepardstown  and  Martins- 
burg,  Va.,  and  in  the  advance  in  various  skirmishes  at  Phileinont,  Upperville, 
Barbour's  Cross  Roads,  and  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg ;  on  duty  as  extreme 
left  guard  Army  of  the  Potomac,  winter  of  '62-63;  raid  through  Northern  Neck 
and  around  left  flank  Army  of  Northern  Virginia ;  action  of  Rapidan  Bridge ; 
battle  of  Chancellorsville  ;  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  where  he  was  very  severely 
wounded  while  in  command  of  his  regiment,  Major  8th  Cav.  Sept.  1,  '63 ;  action 
at  Mine  Run,  Regiment  having  re-enlisted  (veteranized),  he  was  ordered  with 
it  to  Chicago ;  it  reported  at  Washington  in  March,  '64,  and  was  assigned  to  duty 
in  the  Dept.  at  Washington ;  on  his  repeated  requests  for  active  service  in  the 
field  he  was  detailed  to  take  command  of  400  rtcruits  and  convalescents  represent- 
ing sixteen  different  cavalry  regiments,  with  the  commissioned  officers  and 
ordered  to  report  to  General  Meade,  who  had  just  started  on  the  Wilderness 
Campaign.  He  was  assigned  the  duty  of,  so  far  as  he  could,  covering  the  right 
wing  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  participated  in  the  various  movements 
and  actions  of  the  Army,  including  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  C.  H.,  and  Ewell's 
attack  on  the  right  wing  ;  attacked  (with  his  own  force  only)  Guinea's  Station, 
driving  the  enemy  therefrom  and  burning  the  station  and  destroying  the  railroad. 


678  RECORDS  OF   LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.   ARMY.  FOR 

Upon  the  return  to  the  Army  of  General  Sheridan  from  his  raid  on  Richmond, 
his  command  was  distributed  to  the  various  regiments  to  which  it  belonged  and 
he  was  assigned  as  acting  aid  to  Major-General  Sheridan,  who  was  then  in  com- 
mand of  the  Cav.  Corps  Army  of  Potomac;  participated  in  the  battle  of  Hawes' 
Shop,  action  at  Old  Church,  at  Metadequin  Creek  and  battle  of  Cold  Harbor,  on 
the  raid  to  Gordonsville,  battle  of  Trevillian  Station,  action  at  St.  Mary's  Church, 
siege  of  Petersburg,  action  at  Darbytown,  battle  of  Deep  Bottom,  action  at 
Lee's  Mill  and  other  minor  affairs  ;  transferred  to  the  Army  of  the  Shenandoah  : 
took  paVt  in  the  actions  of  Halltiwn,  BerryvilJe,  Smithtield,  and  the  battles 
Opequan  or  Winchester,  Fisher's  Hill  and  Cedar  Creek  or  Middleton  (Bvt.  Col. 
Vols.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  a  battle  of  Opequan  and  Middleton, 
Va.);  on  the  raid  from  Winchester  to  Petersburg,  engaged  in  the  action  of  Shen- 
andoah River,  Mount  Jackson,  and  the  combat  ot  Waynesboro';  and  on  the 
final  Campaign  of  the  Array  of  the  Potomac  against  the  Army  of  Northern  Vir- 

Sinia,  taking  part  in  the  battle  of  Dinwiddie  Cjurt-House,  Five  Forks,  Sailor's 
reek  and  in  various  skirmishes,  including  that  of  Apporaatlox  Station  and 
Appimattox  Cmrt-Hmse;  was  at  the  surrender  of  General  Lee  and  the  Armvs 
of  Northern  Virginia  (Brevet  Colonel  of  Volunteers  for  gallant  services  at  the 
battle  ot  Five  Forks,  Virginia,  and  Brevet  Brig.-General  of  Volunteers  for  dis- 
tinguished services  and  conspicuous  gallantry)  ;  transferred  to  Military 
Division  of  the  Southwest,  Jane  1,  1865;  assigned  to  duty  as  acting  in- 
spector general ;  July  1,  1865,  appointed  chief  of  staff,  which  he  held  until 
his  muster  out  of  volunteer  service,  in  January,  1866;  Major  9th  Cavalry 
U.  S.  Army,  July  28,  1866;  Major-General  Sherflan  says  of  this  officer:  "I 
had  so  much  confidence  in  his  soldierly  ability  that  I,  on  several  occasions,  gave 
him  the  control  of  divisions  and  corps  during  engagements  under  my  command  ; 
there  will  be  no  applicant  more  fitted  for  the  position  asked  for  ;  "  Lieut.  Col.  by 
brevet  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bittle  of  Dinwidlie 
C)urt-House,  Va.;  C  >lonel  by  brevet  for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the 
battle  of  Five  Forks,  V*.;  served  with  his  regiment '66-7 ;  appointed  Secretary  of 
Civil  Affairs  March,  23,  '67;  served  as  such  until  Sept.,  when  he  was  ordered  to 
the  Dept.  of  Missouri  as  acting  Inspector  General  on  the  staff  of  M  ijor-(  reiier.il 
Sheridan;  in  th#  Indian  campaign  of  '69,  and  at  his  personal  request  for  field 
duty,  assigned  to  command  a  body  of  50  scouts;  while  on  the  Arickaree  Fork  of 
the  Republican  River,  Kansas,  was  attacked  byabody  of  Ogalallah  Sioux,  Northern 
Cheyenne^  Brule  Sioux  and  Dog  Sioux,  since  known  to  number  over  900  warriors  ; 
in  an  action  which  lasted  four  days  he  defeated  them  with  a  loss  to  them  o! 
killed  and  a  large  number  wounded,  the  savages  retiring  from  the  field  oa  th j  '.>t!i 
day;  out  of  his  own  command  he  lost  during  the  first  day's  fight  the  second  in 
command,  Lieut.  Beecher,  his  surgeon,  Dr.  Moore,  and  five  men  killed  and  fifteen 
wounded ;  he  was  wounded  in  three  places  by  a  shot  in  his  he  id,  one  through  his 
right  side,  another  breaking  his  left  leg  below  the  knee;  notwithstanding  this, 
however,  he  retained  active  command  until  relieved  by  troops  sent  to  his  assist- 
ance; Brevet  Brig.  General  U.  S.  Army,  for  gallant  conduct  and  meritorious 
services  in  the  buttle  with  Indians  on  the  Arickaree  Fork  of  the  Republican 
River,  on  the  17th,  18th,  19th,  20th  of  Sept.,  '68  ;.  on  duty  Hdqrs.  M.I.  Div.  of 
the  Mi-souri,  as  Lieut.  Col.  and  Military  Secretary  to  the  Lieut.  General ;  13th 
March,  '69,  to  March  17,  73,  on  a  tour  of  inspection  of  the  Armies  of  Asia  and 
Europe,  75  and  76;  Lieut.  ColM  A.  D.  C.  Lieut.  General,  Apr.  9,  78,  to  June  26, 
'81 ;  promoted  Lieut.  Colonel  4th  Cav.  June  26,  '81 ;  on  duty  with  his  regiment 
at  Fort  Cummings,  New  Mexico,  in  pursuit  of  hostile  Indians  in  '82;  engaging 
him  at  Horse  Shoe  Canon,  at  Stein's  Past  Range,  Arizona,  defeated  and  followed 
them  across  the  border  to  Mexico  over  100  mile-*,  driving  them  into  the  command 
of  Colonel  Garcia  of  the  Mexican  Army,  who  seeing  two  columns  rapidly  moving 
across  the  valley,  15  miles  apart,  and  knowing  that  the  Apaches  were  on  a  raul 
into  Arizona,  rightly  concluded  that  it  was  the  Apaches  being  pursued  by  United 
States  troops;  he  accordingly  ambushed  them  and  in  a  desperate  fight  in  which 
his  troops  suffered  heavily,  nearly  annihilated  the  band,  killing  63  of  them  and 
taking  many  prisoners ;  for  thU  service  General  Foray  th  was  thanked  in  a  General 


GOD  RECORDS  OF  LIVING  OFFICERS  OF  U.  S.   ARMY.  679 

Order  issued  by  the  Division  Commander  ;  on  duty  with  regiment  at  Fort  Bayard, 
N.  M.,  and  in  the  field  on  Gila  River  in  '83  ;  marched  in  command  of  the  4th 
Cav.  to  Arizona,  '84,  taking  station  at  Fort  Lowell;  later  was  transferred  to  Fort 
Huachura,  where  he  served  during  and  after  the  Apache  campaign  until  sus- 
pended from  rank  and  command  by  a  mitigated  sentence  of  a  general  court- 
martial;  placed  on  retired  list  April  25,  '90. 

Gilman,  Jeremiah  H.  (Major  and  C.  S.  and  Bvt.  Lieut.  Col.).  Born  in 
Maine,  Nov.  11,  1831.  Retiring  year  1895.  Appointed  from  Me.  Graduated  from 
Mil.  Acad.,  Class  of '56.  Actual  rank— Bvt.  2d  Lieut.  1st  Art.  July  1,.'56;  2d 
Lieut.  Oct.  31, '56 ;  1st  Lieut.  April  27,  '61;  Capt.  19th  Inf.  May  14,  '61;  ac- 
cepted June  29,  '61;  Capt.  and  C.  S.  Feb.  9,  '63;  accepted  March  19,  '63;  Major 
and  C.  S.  Nov.  9,  '84.  Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Major  April  7,  '62,  for  gallant  and  mer- 
itorious services  in  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  Tenn. ;  Bvt.  Lieut.  OuL  Dec.  31,  '62,  for 
gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Stone  River,  Tenn.  Honorably 
mentioned — Honorably  mentioned  in  "Records  of  the  Rebellion,"  in  report  by 
Lieut.  Slemmer,  U.  S.  A.,  page  341,  series  1,  vol.  i.;  by  Col.  Harvey  Brown,  U.  S. 
A.,  page  381,  series  1,  vol.  i.;  by  Gen.  D.  C.  Buell,  pages  296  and  677,  series  1,  vol. 
x.  part  1,  and  page  1030,  series  1,  vol.  xvi,  part  1 ;  and  by  Gen.  W.  S.  Rosecraus, 
page  199,  series  1,  vol.  xx.  part  I.  Service— Served  on  frontier  duty  Fort  Brown, 
Tex.,  '56-57  ;  Fort  Adams,  R.  I.,  '57-58  ;  Barrancas  Brks.,  Fla.,  '58-61 ;  in  de- 
fense of  Fort  Pickens,  Fla.,  Jan.  to  May, '61 ;  at  Fort  Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  May  to 
July,  '61 ;  on  recruiting  service  July  to  Oct.,  '61 ;  Chief  of  Artillery  in  Kentucky 
at  Camp  Nevin  Oct.  to  Nov., '61 ;  Inspector  of  Artillery,  Depts.  of  the  Ohio  and 
the  Cumberland,  Nov., '61,  to  March, '63;  engaged  in  inspecting  and  organizing 
the  artillery,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  Nov.,  '61,  to  March,  '62;  Inspector  and  Acting 
Chief  of  Artillery,  Army  of  the  Ohio,  in  the  Tennessee  and  Mississippi  campaign 
March  to  June,  '62;  operations  in  North  Alabama  and  as  Chief  of  Artillery  and 
Acting  Ordnance  Officer  in  advance  into  Kentucky  June  to  Oct.,  '62  ;  Inspector 
of  Artillery,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  in  Gen.  R'.secrans'  Tennessee  campaign  ; 
inspecting  the  subsistence  department,  Army  of  the  .Cumberland,  May  to  July, 
'63;  Chief  of  Commissariat,  Dept.  of  the  Susquehanna,  Aug.,  '63,  to  April,  '64; 
purchasing  commissary  of  subsistence  at  Baltimore,  Aid.,  April,  '64,  to  March, 
'65  ;  depot  commissary  at  Richmond,  Va.,  April  to  July,  '65 ;  purchasing  and 
d 'pot  commissary  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  in  general  charge  of  commissariat  in 
Michigan  and  Wisconsin  Dec.,  '65,  to  Sept.,  '66;  commissary  duty,  St.  Puul, 
Minn.,  Oct.  to  Nov.,  '67  ;  chief  of  commissariat,  Dept.  of  Dakota,  Nov.,  '66,  to  Nov., 
73;  chief  commissary,  Dept.  of  the  MUsouri,  Nov.,  73,  to  Dec.,  79;  assistant  to 

commissary  general  of  subsistence,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.,  79,  to .     {tattles, 

skirmishes,  etc. — Engaged  in  the  operations  and  actions  of  the  Tennessee  and  Mis- 
sissippi campaigns  of '62,  including  the  battle  of  Shiloh ;  engaged  in  the  battle  of 
Perry  ville  and  the  battle  of  Stone  River.     Commands  held — In  command  ofBatt. 
inKy.,  Oct.,  '61. 

Godfrey,  Edward  S.  (Captain  7th  Cavalry).  Born  in  Ohio.  Appointed 
from  Ohio.  Cadet  at  U.  S.  Military  Acad.  July  1,  '63  ;  graduated  June  17,  '67. 
Actual  rank— Private  Co.  D,  21st  Ohio  Inf.,  April  26,  '61  ;  discharged  Aug.  12, 
'61 ;  2d  Lieut.  7th  C  iv.  June  17,  '67;  1st  Lieut.  Feb.  1,  '68;  Captain  Dec.  9,  76. 
Service— With  Briir.  Gen.  J.  D.  Cox's  Division,  in  operations  in  Kanawha  Valley, 
to  Aug.,  '61 ;  at  Medicine  Lod^e  Creek,  Kan.,  Nov.  10,  '67  ;  with  Troop  E,  7th 
Cav.,  to  June,  '68  ;  in  the  field,  near  Fort  Hays,  Kan.,  to  July,  '68;  near  Fort 
Lamed,  Kan.,  July  and  August,  '68;  with  Sully's  Expedition  south  of  the  Ar- 
kansas River  Sept.,  Oct.  and  Nov., '68;  with  Sheridan's  Expedition  in  Indian 
Terr.  Dec., '68,  Jan.  and  Feb., '69;  with  Custer's  column  after  hostile  Indians, 
in  Staked  Plains  and  Indian  Ter.,  March,  '69;  in  the  field  on  Saline  River,  Kan., 
to  Nov.  30,  '69;  at  Columbia,  S.  C.,  as  witness  in  "Ku-Klux"  cases,  Dec.,  72; 
with  Stanley's  Yellowstone  Expedition,  escorting  N.  P.  R.  R.  survey,  May  7  to 
Oct.  1,  73;  conducting  recruits  from  Fort  Snelling  to  regiment  to  Oct.  15,  73  ; 
at  Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  to  June  30,  74 ;  with  Custer's  Black  Hills  Expedition,  as  As- 
sistant Engineer  officer,  to  Sept.  2,  74;  at  Colfax,  La.,  Oct.  7,  74,  to  Jan.,  76; 
at  McComb  City,  Miss.,  to  April  18,  76;  Yellowstone  Expedition  against  hostile 


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Indians  to  Sept.  26,  76 ;  at  Fort  Lincoln,  Dak.,  to  Oct.  15,  76 ;  expedition  to 
disarm  and  dismount  Agency  Indians  on  the  Missouri  River,  to  Nov.  16,  76 ;  at 
Fort  Rice,  Dak.,  to  May  1,  77  ;  in  the  field,  on  Yellowstone  and  Missouri  Rivers, 
to  Sept.  30,  77 ;  at  Fort  Yates,  Dak.,  disabled  by  wounds,  to  Nov.,  78,  and  for 
duty  to  July  2,79;  at  U.  S.  Mil.  Acad.,  as  Senior  Assistant  Instructor  of  Cavalry 
Tactics,  to  Aug.  28,  '83;  with  Troop  from  Oct.,  '83,  till  Feb.,  '88;  member  of  Tac- 
tical Board  U.  S.  Army,  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Feb.  10,  '88,  to .  Staff  positions 

occupied — Adj.,  A.  A.  Q.  M.  and  A.  C.  IS.  of  forces  on  Kansas  frontier,  Feb.,  70, 
to  June/  70.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc.— Battle  of  Washita,  I.  T.,  Nov.  27,  '68 ; 
action  at  mouth  of  Big  Horn  with  hostile  Indians  Au^.  11,  73;  battle  of  the 
Little  Big  Horn,  M.  T.,  June  25  and  26,  76  ;  in  action  at  Bear  Paw  Mta.,  M.  T., 
between  U.  S.  forces  and  Nez  Perces  Indians  under  "  Cnief  Joseph  "  Sept.  30,77, 
where  he  was  wounded.  Commands  held — Commanding  battery  of  Gatling  guns, 
with  escort  to  Indian  Peace  Commission,  to  Nov.  10,  '67;  Troop  K  and  Troop  E, 
7th  Cav.,  to  June,  '68;  post  at  Black  Hills,  Oct.  7,  74,  to  Jan.,  76;  post  to 
April  18,  76. 

Goodloe,  A.  H.  (Captain  U.  S.  A.).  Born  Oct.  18,  1842,  Frankfort,  Kentucky. 
Appointed  a  Cadet  by  Hon.  G.  W.  Dunlap,  M.  C.,  8th  District  of  Kentucky. 
Warranted  a  Cadet  U.  S.  Military  Academy  September  1,  1861,  and  graduated 
June  23,  1865.  Appointed  and  confirmed  as  2d  and  1st  Lieut.  13th  U.  S.  Infantry 
June  23,  1865  ;  transferred  1866  and  promoted  to  Captain  22d  U.S.  Infantry  July 
1,1872;  furloughed  as  a  cadet  June  16  to  August  28,  1863.  Appointed  July, 
1863,  acting  as  Aide-de-Camp  to  General  W.  P.  Sanders  U.  S.  A.  L-iu-  r.>l..iu'l 
5th  Kentucky  Volunteer  Cavalry.  Retired  April  24,  1883,  vide  U.  S.  A.  Register. 
History — Assigned  as  acting  Aide-de-Camp  to  General  W.  P.  Sanders,  U.S.  Army; 
running  skirmishes  from  \Vinchester  to  Summerset,  Kentucky,  vii  Irvine,  Rogers- 
ville,  Paint  Lick,  Lancaster  and  Stanford  ;  hard  fought  engagements  at  Irvine 
and  Paint  Lick  July,  1863;  assigned  to  21  Battalion,  13th  U.S.  Infantry;  reported 
to  llegiment  at  Jeffersou  Barracks,  near  St.  Loui.s,  M  >.,  October  1,  18'35;  ordered 
to  Fort  Larne'l,  Kan.,  November,  1865 ;  to  Fort  Zirah,  Kan.,  February,  1866; 
to  Fort  Riley,  Kan.,  April,  1886;  to  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  via  Fort  L>avenw  >rth, 
Kan.,  June,  1866;  appointed  Qmrtermaster  21  Battalion  13th  Inf.  May  9,  1866  ; 
reorganized  and  transferred  by  Act  of  Congress  July  28,  1866,  from  iM  Battalion, 
13th  to  22d  U.  S.  Infantry;  appointed  Regimental  Quartermaster  January  1. 18(37  ; 
ordered  to  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  April,  1867  ;  appointed  Chief  Quartermaster  District 
of  Southeastern  Dakota  May,  1867  ;  transferred  from  Regimental  Qu  trtermaster 
and  Chief  Quartermaster  to  Adjutant  and  Acting  Asst.  Adjutant  General  January 
31,  186$;  resigned  the  Adj'tand  A.  A.  A.  G.  March  31,  1869;  reappointed  Reg. 
Quartermaster  and  Chief  Quartermaster  July,  1869,  to  Julv  1,  1872  ;  ordered  to 
assume  command  of  Bittery  of  four  guns  as  escort  to  Engineers  of  Northern 
Pacific  R.  R.;  commenced  the  march  July  20,  from  Fort  Rice,  D.  T. ;  arrived  at 
the  mouth  of  Powder  River,  M.  T.,  August  18,1882;  heavy  skirmishing  from 
Powder  River  to  Fort  Rice  ;  ordered  back  to  Fort  Sully,  D.  T.,  October,  1  - 
ordered  to  Fort  Randall,  D.  T.,  October,  1873;  and  to  Fort  Wayne,  Michigan, 
June  30,  1874;  to  New  Orleans,  La.,  to  assist  in  quelling  the  riot  September  20, 
1874 ;  to  Fort  Wayne,  Michigan,  May  4,  1875 ;  to  General  Terry's  Camp  on  the 
Yellowstone  River,  opposite  the  mouth  of  Rosebud  Creek,  July  25, 1876  ;  on  forced 
marches  from  Rosebud  Creek  to  Powder  River;  in  cantonment  at  Glendive  Creek, 
M.  T.,  September,  1876  [to  Fort  Keo<?h,  M.  T.,  October,  1876;  by  General  Miles, 
U.  S.  Army,  to  aid  in  driving  off  hostile  Indians  February,  1877;  a  reconnoissance 
under  Colonel  Lazelle,  U.  S.  Army,  May,  1877  ;  to  Chicago,  111.,  Pittsburgh  and 
Wilkes-Barre,  Penna.,  to  quell  the  strikers  September,  1877;  to  Fort  Brady,  Mich., 
October,  1877  ;  to  Department  of  Texas  June,  1879J ;  retire!  from  active  service 
on  account  of  paralysis  in  the  field  April  24,  1883. 

McQuiston,  Henry.  Born  Nov.  12,  1838,  in  Ohio.  Appointed  from  OMo. 
Enlisted  in  the  6th  U.  S.  Cavalry  July  31,  '61 ;  Sergt.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Aug.,  '61  ; 
2d  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  July, '62;  actively  engaged  with  his  raiment  in  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  wis  severely  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Upperville,  Va., 
June  21,  '63  ;  retired  Sept.,  '63,  for  incapacity  resulting  from  wounds  received  in 


MOR  BECORDS    OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.    S.    ARMY.  681 

battle,  in  conformity  with  an  act  of  Congress,  of  Aug.,  '61 ;  in  the  Dept.  of  Mis- 
souri, under  Provost  Marshal  General  of  the  Department;  captured  by  the  rebel 
Gen.  Price  in  Sept.,  '64,  while  engaged  in  the  defense  of  Potosi,  Mo. ;  Post  Adjt. 
at  Benton  Barracks,  Mo.,  to  Dec.,  '65;  at  Jefferson  Barracks,  Mo.,  Post  Adjt., 
Act'g  Ass't  Quartermaster  and  Ass't  Commissary  of  Subsistence  to  Nov.,  '67 ;  re- 
lieved from  duty  at  his  own  request;  Brevet  1st  Lieut.  U.  S.  A.,  for  gallant  and 
meritorious  services  at  the  battle  of  Beverly  Ford,  Va, ;  Brevet  Capt.  U.  S.  A., 
for  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  battle  of  Upperville,  Va. ;  retired  Sept, 
26,  '63,  for  wounds  in  the  line  of  duty. 

Morrow,  Henry  A.  (Colonel  21st  Inf.).  Born  in  Va.  July  10, 1829.  Retiring 
year  1893 ;  appointed  from  Mich.— Civil  life.  Actual  rank—Pvt.  Co.  C,  D.  C.  and 
Md.  Inf.,  May  18,  '46 ;  discharged  May  30,  '47  ;  Col.  24th  Mich.  Inf.  Aug.  15,  '62  ; 
hon.  must,  out  July  19,  '65;  Lieut.  Col.  36th  U.  S.  Inf.  July  28,  '66;  accepted 
Jan.  17,  '67;  transferred  to  13th  Inf.  March  15,  '69;  Col.  21st  Inf.  April  27,  '79. 
Brevet  rank — Bvt.  Col.  March  2,  '67,  gallant  and  meritorious  services  in  the  bat- 
tle of  Hatcher's  Run,  Va.,  Feb.  6,  '65  ;  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  Vol.  Aug.  1,  '64,  gallant 
and  distinguished  services  during  the  campaign  before  Richmond,  Va. ;  Bvt. 
M^|.  Gen.  Vol.  March  13,  '65,  distinguished  and  conspicuous  gallantry,  and  for 
good  conduct  before  Petersburg,  Va.  Honorably  mentioned — Was  nominated  by 
the  Pre-ident  and  confirmed  by  Senate  in  winter  of  '69  as  Bvt.  Brig.  Gen.  in  reg- 
ular army  for  gallantry  at  Fredericksburg,  butcommission  not  issued  because  an  act 
of  Congress  forbid  confirming  brevets  except  in  time  of  actual  war;  honorably 
mentioned  in  reports  of  battles  of  Fredericksburg,  Fitzhuph  Crossing  or  2d  battle 
of  Fredericksburg, '63;  Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  Wilderness  and  Hatcher's 
Run;  also  in  "Michigan  in  the  War/'  "Reel  Book  of  Michigan,"  "History  of 
24th  Mich.  Inf."  "  A  City's  Danger  and  Defense,"  Scranton,  Pa.,  '87;  De  Hub- 
ner's  "  Promenade  and  Tour  du  Monde/'  71 ;  "  Chancellorsville  and  Gettysburg," 
by  Doubleday,  '82;  thanked  in  G.  0.  from  1st  Div.,  1st  Army  Corps,  for  gallantry 
at  the  battle  of  Fitzhugh  Crossing,  and  recommended  for  promotion  for  gallantry 
and  good  conduct;  complimented  in  order  from  1st  Army  Corps  for  endurance 
shown  in  march  of  nearly  36  milea  in  24  hours,  and  for  prompt  manner  in  which 
the  expedition  against  Port  Royal  was  accomplished;  specially  commended  by 
Maj.  Gen.  Hancock  to  Sec.  of  War  for  good  conduct  at  Scranton,  Pa.,  during  riots 
of '77.  Service — Volunteered  May,  '46,  for  Mexican  War  in  Maryland  andDist. 
of  Columbia  Battalion;  served  in  campaign  under  General  Taylor  from  Camargo 
to  Monterey;  marched  from  Monterey  to  Victoria,  and  from  Victoria  to  Tampico 
Jan.,  '47;  participated  in  several  skirmishes  and  minor  combats;  joined  Army  of 
Potomac  at  Antietam  in  fall  of  '62 ;  in  campaign  under  Burnside  against  Fred- 
ericksburg; April,  '63,  in  expedition  against  Port  Royal,  below  Fredericksburg, 
on  Rappahannock  River;  May, '63,  in  expedition  down  "Northern  Neck"  of 
Virginia;  in  campaign  through  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania;  was  a  prisoner 
from  July  1  to  July  4,  when  escaped,  and  rejoined  command ;  absent  on  account 
of  wound;  with  Army  of  Potomac  winter  of  '63-64;  severely  wounded  May  5, 
'64;  while  absent  on  account  of  wound  detailed  by  War  Dept.  as  member  of 
Court  of  Inquiry  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  to  investigate  treatment  of  Confederate 
prisoners;  rejoined  Army  of  Potomac,  Oct.,  '64;  in  expedition  of  5th  Army 
Corps  under  General  Warren  to  Meheran  River  and  commanded  rear  guard  on 
retreat;  assigned  by  President  to  command  according  to  brevet  rank;  commanded 
"  Iron  Brigade  "  from  Petersburg  to  Washington  City,  and  participated  in  "  Grand 
Review"  of  Army  of  Potomac  ;  by  order  War  Department  assigned  to  command 
of  Veteran  Regiments  of  Michigan,  Minnesota,  Iowa,  Wisconsin,  Indiana  and 
Ohio,  and  conducted  same  to  Louisville,  Ky.,  where  they  were  organized  by  Gen. 
Logan  into  a  Division  of  Army  of  Tennessee;  joined  Regt.  Sept., '67,  at  Fort 
Sanders,  Dakota  T.,  now  Laramie  City,  Wyo.  T.;  at  Fort  Bridger,  Utah  T.,  from 
Dec.,  '67,  to  April,  '69;  in  command  of  Regt.  winter  '68;  at  Fort  Buford,  D.T., 
May,  '69.  to  June,  '70;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  June,  '70,  to  Oct. ;  at  Camp 
Douglas  (now  Fort  D.)  Salt  Lake  City,  from  Oct.,  '70,  to  July,  '71 ;  in  command 
of  Regt.  Oct.,  '70,  to  July,  '71 ;  at  Fort  Fred  Steele,  Wyo.  T.,  July,  '71,  to  Oct., 
'71 ;  by  order  of  President  U.  S.  in  command  of  Camp  Douglas,  U.  S.,  Oct.,  '71, 

44 


682  RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY.  MOR 

to  Sept.,  74  ;  at  request  of  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs  was  ordered  by  Sec.  of 
War,  to  take  control  of  the  wandering  Indians  of  Utah  and  Nevada ;  at  Fort  Sid- 
ney, Neb.,  from  Sept.  to  Oct.,  74,  when  ordered  with  Regt.  to  New  Orleans,  La  ; 
in  command  of  Regt.  Nov.,  73,  to  Nov.,  74;  in  command  of  Regt.  in  New  Or- 
leans, winter  74-75;  on  special  inspection  in  La.,  Nov.  and  Dec.,  74;  at  Baton 
Rouge  Bks.,  La.,  May,  75,  to  June,  76 ;  at  Little  Rock  Bks.,  Ark.,  June,  76,  to 
April,  79  ;  during  riots  of  77  in  command  of  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  in  July,  and  of 
Scranton,  Pa.,  Aug.,  Sept.,  Oct.  and  Nov. ;  specially  commended  by  Major  General 
Hancock  to  Sec.  of  War  for  good  conduct  at  Scranton ;  on  War  Dept.  Board, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  for  Equipment  of  Army  Nov.,  78,  to  April,  79 ;  promoted 
Col.  21st  Inf.  April  27,  79;  at  Vancouver  Barracks,  Wash.  T.,  Sept.,  79,  to  Jan., 
'81 ;  member  of  Court  Martial  convened  by  War  Dept.  in  N.  Y.  City  for  trial  of 
colored  cadet  "  Whittaker,"  Jan.  to  June,  '81 ;  on  sick  leave  June  to  Oct.,  '81 ;  at 
Vancouver  Barracks  Oct., '81,  to  June, '84;  at  Ft.  Sidney,  Neb.,  July, '84;  at 
Crisfield,  Kan.,  July  and  Aug.,  '85,  arid  at  various  other  stations  till  '90,  present 
station  being  Ft.  Sidney,  Neb.  Battles,  skirmishes,  etc. — Battle  of  Monterey  Sept., 
'46 ;  Fredericksburg,  Dec.,  '62 ;  Fitzhugh  Crossing  and  Chancellorsville  spring  of 
'63;  Gettysburg  July  1,  '63,  and  wounded  while  carrying  flag  of  regt.  after  four 
color-bearers  had  been  killed  and  three  wounded;  battle  of  Wilderness,  May 
5,  '64,  and  severely  wounded ;  Hatcher's  Run  Feb.,  '65 ;  severely  wounded 
while  bearing  colors  of  147th  New  York  Volunteers  in  rallying  troops. 
Commands  held — Commanded  two  regiments  in  expedition  against  Port  Royal ; 
five  regiments  in  expedition  down  "  Northern  Neck  "  of  Va. ;  Brigade  at  Cul- 
pepper,  Va. ;  Brigade  in  front  of  Petersburg  winter  of  '64-65 ;  3d  Brigade,  3d 
Div.,  5th  Army  Corps,  in  Battle  of  Hatcher's  Run  Feb.,  '65;  command  of  Div.  of 
Army  of  the  Tennessee  ;  Ft.  Bridger,  Utah  ;  Ft.  Buford  ;  Ft.  Fred  Steele ;  Camp 
Douglas ;  expedition  of  Cav.  and  Inf.  against  Ute  Indians  in  Southern  Utah, 
Sept.  and  Oct.,  72;  Military  Dist.  of  Utah  72-73;  Ft.  Sidney,  Neb. ;  Baton 
Rouge  Barracks,  La. ;  Little  Rock  Barracks,  Ark. ;  Vancouver  Barracks,  W.  T. ; 
at  Crisfield,  Kan.,  15  Cos.  Inf.  and  14  Cos.  Cav.  History— He  is  the  son  of  a 
Planter.  Ancestors  were  Huguenots  who  fled  from  France  in  1685  on  Revocation 
of  Edict  of  Nantes,  and  settled  in  Scotland.  Educated  chiefly  at  Rittenhouse 
Academy,  Washington,  D.  C. ;  studied  law  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  admitted  to  the 
bar  in  '54;  elected  Recorder  of  Detroit,  '55;  re-elected,  '56;  elected  judge  of  the 
Recorder's  Court  of  Detroit,  '57,  for  six  years ;  resigned  position  on  the  bench  to 
recruit  and  accept  Colonelcy  of  24th  Mich.  Vol.  July,  '62  ;  joint  author  of  Charter 
of  Detroit,  '56  ;  after  the  War  of  the  Rebellion  appointed  by  the  President  Col- 
lector of  Customs  for  the  Port  of  Detroit ;  resigned  to  accept  Lieut.  Col.  in  regu- 
lar army,  '66 ;  visited  Europe  in  '67  ;  Dept.  Commander  G.  A.  R.  of  Washington ; 
author  of  historical  addresses  on  Mexican  War  and  battle  of  Buena  Vista;  ad- 
dresses on  battle  of  Gettysburg,  before  Commandery  of  Loyal  Legion  of  Neb., 
'86 ;  address  on  "  Life  and  Character  of  Gen.  John  A.  Logan  ; "  addresses  on 
Agriculture  in  Mich.,  and  Agriculture  and  Climate  of  Western  Neb. ;  Memorial 
Day  and  4th  of  July  addresses ;  addresses  to  Marksmen,  Dept.  of  Platte,  Omaha, 
Neb., '87  and '88. 


ORDER    OF    RETIREMENT. 


Compiled  mostly  from  the  Records  of  Officers,  furnished  by  themselves,  and  includes 
General  and  Staff  Officers,  and  those  promoted  lineally. 


GENERALS. 

1890—  Grierson,  B.  H  ............  July  8  1897—  Ruger,  Thos.  H  ............  April  2 

1891—  Gibbon,  John   ...........  April  20  1900—  Merritt,  W  ...............  Dec.  i 

1892  -Stanley,  D.  S  ............  June  i  1902—  Brooke,  J.  R  .............  July  20 

1894—  Howard,  O.  O  ............  Nov.  8  1903—  Miles,  N  .  A  ..............  Aug.  8 

1895—  Schofield,  J.  M  ...........  Sept.  29 

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S  DEPARTMENT. 

1890—  Whipple,  W.  D  ...........  Aug.  2  1900—  Martin,  J.  P  ............  Sept.  27 

1892—  Kelton,  John  C  ...........  June  21  1902—  Barber,  M  ..............  July  31 

1893  —  McKeever,  C  ............  Aug.  31  1903  —  Ward,  Thos  ............  March  18 

1893—  Williams,  R  .............  Nov.  5  1904—  Sheridan,  M.  V  ...........  May  24 

,896—  Wood,  H.  C  .............  May  26  1905—  Schwan,  Theo  ............  July  9 

1896—  Vincent,  T.  M  ............  Nov.  15  1906—  Corbin,  H.  C  ............  Sept.  15 

1897  —  Greene,  O.  D  ............  Jan  25  1909  —  MacArthur,  A  ............  June  a 

1897—  Ruggles,  C.  D  ...........  Sept.  n  1911—  Volkmar,  W.  J  ...........  June  29 

reck,  S  ...............  Feb.  25 


INSPECTOR-GENERAL'S  DEPARTMENT. 

1903  —  Hughes,  R.  P  ............  April  u  1907  —  Burton,  G.  H  ..........   .   .  Jan.  is 

1904—  Sanger,  J.  P  .............  May  8  1907—  Lawton.  H.  W  ...........  March  17 

1906—  Breckinridge,  J.  C  ..........  Jan.  14  1908—  Heyl,  Ed.  M  .............  Feb.  14 

1906—  Vroom,  P.  D  ............  April  18 

JUDGE-ADVOCATE'S  DEPARTMENT. 

1894—  Curtis,  H.  P  .............  May  27  1901—  Lieber,  G.  N  ............  May  21 

1895—  Winthrop,  W  .............  Aug.  3  1901—  Clous,  J.  W  ............  June  9 

1896  —  Swaim,  D.  G  .............  Jan.  30  1903  —  Hunter,  E  .............  Nov.  20 

1896—  Barr,  T.  F  .............  Nov.  18 

QUARTERMASTER'S  DEPARTMENT. 

1890—  Holabird,  S.  B  ...........  Sept.  12  1903—  Ludington,  M.  I  ...........  July  4 

1891—  Haynsworth   H.  J  ..........  Oct.  25  1903—  Hoyt,  G.  S  ..............  July  6 

1892  —  Belcher,  J.  H  ............  April  20  1904  —  Simpson,  John    ...........  Jan.  21 

1892  —  Perry,  A.  J  .............  Dec.  n  1904  —  Lord,  J.  H  ..............  Feb.  27 

1893  —  McGonnigle,  A.  J  ..........  March  4  1904  —  Gillis,  James  .............  July  8 

1894—  Dandy,  G.  B  .............  Feb.  n  1904—  Kimball,  A.  S  ............  July  24 

1894  —  Foster,  C.  W  ............  May  21  1904  —  Booth,  C.  A  .............  Sept.  18 

1894—  Kirk,  F.  B    .       ...........  Aug.  8  1905—  Wheeler,  D.  D  .....   .   ......  June  12 

1894—  Tompkins,  C.  H  ...........  Sept.  12  1905—  Hyde,  J.  McE  ............  Nov.  i 

1894—  Chandler,  J.  G  ...........  Dec.  31  1906—  Atwood,  E.  B  ...........  March  1  8 

1895  —  Hodges,  H.  C  ............  Jan.  14  1907  —  Jacobs,  J.  W  .   .   .   .   ........  June  24 

1895—  Bingham,  J.  D  ........   ....  May  16  1907—  Miller,  C.  P  .............  Oct.  20 

1896—  Batchelder,  R.  N  ..........  July  27  1907—  True,  T.  E  ................. 

1896—  Hughes,  Wm.  B  ...........  Oct.  13  1908—  Marshall,  J.  M  ............  May  31 

1897  —  Forsyth,  L.  C      ..........  June  n  1908  —  Humphrey,  C.  F  ...........  Sept.  2 

1898—  Weeks.  G.  H  .............  Feb.  3  1908—  Barnet,  C.  R  .............  Sept.  4 

1898—  Sawtelle,  C.  G  ............  May  to  1908—  Hathaway,  F.  H  ...........  Oct.  7 

1899  —  Robinson,  A.  G  ...........  Aug.  23  1908  —  Miltimore,  A.  E  ............  Oct.  ia 

1899—  Rockwell,  A.  F  ............  Oct.  17  1910—  Pullman,  J.  W  ............  Feb.  17 

1900  —  Summerhayes,  J.  W  ..........  Jan.  o  1910  —  Campbell,  L.  E.  . 


1900 — Lee,  J.  G.  C Aug.  12  1910 — Pope,  J.  W June  6 

1901— Scully,  J.  W Feb.  19  i9u-MacCauley,  C.  A.  H July  13 

1901— Tones,  F.  B Oct.  26  1913— Floyd,  D.H.  . Sept.  25 

1901 — Moore  J.  M Oct.  26  1915 — Clem,  J.  L Aug.  13 

1902— Bird,  Charles June  17  1916— Patten,  W.  S April  13 

1903— Furey,  J.  V      May  22  1917— William^  C.  W Sept.  17 

1903 — Smith,  G.  C June  27  1919 — Ingalls,  C.  H Jan.  ij 

688 


684 


RECORDS   OF    LIVING  OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.    ARMY. 


SUBSISTENCE   DEPARTMENT. 

1890 — Macfeely,  Robert July  i        1897 — Morgan,  M.  R Tan.  8 

1892— Bell,  Geo March  12        1897— Sullivan,  T.  C Nov.  n 


1892— DuBarry,  B Dec.  4 

1894 — Hawkins,  J.  P Sept.  29 

1896— Wilson,  Thos June  10 

1896— Barriger,  J.  W July  9 

1895 — Small,  M.  P Aug.  9 

1895— Oilman,  J.  H Nov.  u 


18^8— Bell,  Wm.  H Tan.' 28 

1903— Elderkin,  W.  A May  15 

1903— Gushing,  S.  T Sept.  14 

1904— Hay,  Chas Aug.  23 

1907 — Alexander,  Wm.  L Sept.  9 

1909— Weston,  J.  F Nov.  13 


MEDICAL   DEPARTMENT. 


1890— Smith,  A.  K Feb.  9 

1890 — Moore,  J Aug.  16 

i89i-Vollum,  E.  P Sept.  n 

1892 — Norris,  B March  9 

1892— Heger,  A Dec.  4 

1893 — Sutherland,  C May  29 

1893 — Janeway,  J.  H Aug.  12 

1893— Page,  G Dec.  4 

i8?4-Bartholf,  J.  H March  13 

1894— McKee,  f.  C May  18 

1894— Irwin,  B.  J.  D June  28 

1895— Smith,  J.  R April  18 

1895— Vickery,  R.  S Dec.  7 

1897— Hubbard,  V.  B May  i 

1897— Alexander,  C.  T May  3 

1897— Waters,  W.  F Nov.  15 

1898— Brooke,  T Feb  22 

1898— Bailey,  f .  C Feb.  25 

1898— Cronkhite,  H.  M March  14 

1898— Huntington,  D.  L April  10 

1898— McClellan,  E Aug.  3 

1898— Caldwell,  D.  G Nov.  12 

1898— Middleton,   T.  V.  I) Dec.  15 

1898— Wolverton,  W.  D Dec.  21 

1899— Steinmet/,  W.  R Sept.  8 

1900— Town,  F.  L fan.  n 

1900— Munn,  C.  E Feb. 

1900— Tilton,  H.  R Feb.  i 

1900 — Keeper,  E.  A Feb.  21 

1900 — Middleton,  P April  2 

igoo-Alden,  C.  H April  28 

1900— Wright.  J    P Dec.  25 

1901 — Hartsuff1,  A Feb.  4 

1901 — Gardner,  W.  H April  7 

1901— Woodhull,  A.  A April  13 

1901— Byrne,  C.  C May  7 

1901— Baxter,  J.  H May  u 

1901— Fryer,  B.  E Oct.  26 

1901— Woodruff,  E Oct. 

1901 — Happersett,  J.  G.  G Dec.  24 

1902— Patzki,  J.  H 

1902 — Greenleaf,  C.  R Jan.  i 

1902 — Gibson,  J.  R Jan.  a 

1902 — Billings,  J.  S April  12 

1902 — Horton,  S.  M May  6 

1902 — Cowdrey,  S.  G June 

1902 — Sternberg,  G.  M June  8 

1902 — Bache,  D June  23 

1902 — Winne,  C.  K June  30 

1902— Forwood,  W.  H Sept.  7 

1902— Tremaine,  W.  S Sept.  13 

1903 — Lippincott,  H Sept.  22 

1903— Cleary,  P.  J.  A Nov.  7 

1904— DeWitt,  C May  26 

1904 — Kimball,  J.  P Aug. 21 

1904— Price,  C.  E Sept.  25 

1904— Brown,  J.  M Dec.  8 

1905-Elbrey,  F.  W 

1905 — Girard,  A.  G 

1905 — Smart,  Chas 

1906— Tesson,  L.  L Feb.  14 

1906— McElderry,  H Aug.  12 

1006— Turrill,  H.  S.   .  ,    .  Sept. 


Sept.  8 


1906—  Gardiner,  T.  de  B.  W  .........  Dec.  i 

1907—  Pope.  B.  F.  .............  Feb.  24 

1907  —  Matthews,  W  ............  July 

1908—  Loring  L.  Y  .............  "  Feb.  i 

1908—  Corbusler,  W.  H  ..........  April  10 

1908—  Powell,  J.  L  .............  May  i 

1908—  Harvey,  P.  F  ............  Dec. 


1909— De  Loffre.  A.  A  . 
1909— Skinner,  J.  O.  . 
i909-0'Reilly,  R.  M  . 
1910 — Byrne,  C.  B  .   .   , 
1910 — Hayard,  V._. 


March  21 

May  4 

Jan.  14 

Jan. 

Feb.  18 

IQIO — Heizmann,  C.  L April  15 

1910— Wood,  M.  W June  3 

1910— Moseley,  F.  B Oct.  i 

1910— Burton,  H.  G 

1910 — Brown,  P.  R Nov   4 

1910— Girard,  J.  B Dec.  26 

1911— Biart.  V June  9 

1911— Buell,  J .  W June  30 

1912— Taylor,  B.  D Jan.  15 

i9i2-Hoff,J.  V.  R .    .April  ii 

1912— Gardner.  E.  F Aug.  4 

1912— Davis,  W.  B Aug.  5 

I9i2-Adair,  G.  W Dec.  15 

1913— Hall,  W.  R Jan.  2 

1913— La  Garde,  L.  A April  15 

1913— Finley,  J.  A Sep.'.  23 

1913— Comegys.  E.  T ' 

i9i4-Torney,  G.  H June  i 

1914— Taylor,  M.  F luly  17 

1914— Gray,  W.  W 

1914— Shufeldt,  R.  W Dec.  i 

1915— Carter,  W.  F 

1915 — Maus,  L.  M May  8 

1915— Shannon,  W.  C May  8 

1916 — Crampton,  L.  C 

1916 — Brechemin,  I May  25 

1916— Ainsworth,  F.  G Sept.  n 

1916— Perlev,  H.  O Nov.  13 

1917 — Worthington,  J.  C Jan    19 

1917— Merrill,  J.  C March  26 

1917— Benham,  R.  B April  6 

1917 — Cochran,  J.  J 

1917— Spencer.  W.  C May  3 

1917— Bushnell,  G.  F Sept.  10 

1918— Robinson,  S.  Q Jan.  29 

1918— McCreary.  G July  22 

1918— Ebert,  R.  G 

1918— Gibson,  R.  J 

1918— Banister,  F.  M Aug. 

1918 — Gorgas,  W.  C Oct. 

1918— Appel,  D.  M Oct.  28 

1918— Richard,  C Nov.  10 

1918— Wakeman,  W.  J.  .  Dec.  30 

1919— Wilcox,  T.  E Nov.  6 

1920 — Appel,  A.  H 

1920— Stephenson,  W March  3 

1920— Arthur,  W.  H  .  April  i 

1920— Fisher,  W.  W.  R July  29 

1920— Mearns,  F.  A  .   .  Sept.  n 

1921— Taylor,  A.  W 

1921— Pilcher,  J.  F March  18 

1921 — Ives,  F.  J Tuly  19 

1921— Gandy,  C.  M Nov.  6 

1921— Strong,  N Dec. 

1923— Chapin,  A.  R 

1923-PhilIps,  J.  L April  i 

1923 — Robertson,  R.  L Nov.  23 

1924— Woodruff,  C.  E Oct.  2 

1926— McVay,  H.  F March  4 

1927 — Harris,  H.  S.  T Nov.  25 

1928— Mason,  C.  F Feb.  25 

1928— Bradley,  A.  F Nov.  25 

1929— Poindexter,  J.  D Nov.  28 

i93i-Frick,  E.  V. Julya9 


RECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.   ARMY. 


685 


PAY  DEPARTMENT. 


1892 — Larned,  D.  R July  26 

1892— Poole,  DeW.  C Sept.  28 

1893— Smith,  R Jan.  3 

1804— Hall,  P.  P.  G March  16 

i894-Pash,  D.  N April  i 

1894— Roche,  J.  R June  7 

1895 — Rucker,  Wm.  A  .   .   .    .- Jan.  17 

i895-Eckles,  W.  H Feb.  n 

1895— Smith,  W  .   .  March  26 

1895— Willard,  J.  P April  19 

1895— Gibson,  Wm.  R May  30 

1896— Terrell,  C.  M Feb.  24 

1896— Keefer,  J.  B April  10 

1896— Robinson,  G.  F Aug.  13 

1897— Canby,  J.  P Jan.  7 

1898— Arthur,  Wm May  28 

1899— Stanton,  T.  H Jan.  30 

1899— Carey,  A.  B July  12 

1900— Candee,  G.  W April2 

1901 — Maynadier,  W.  M Jan.  7 


1901— Thomas,  H.  G .  April  5 

I9oi— Wilson,  C.  I May  3 

1902— McClure,  C Feb.  20 

1902 — Glenn,  G.  E March  30 

1902 — Baker,  J.  P July  24 

1903— Witcher,  J.  S  .   .    . July  15 

1903— Baird,  G.  W Dec.  i3 

1904— Wham,  J.  W.  .   . Jan.  18 

1904 — Bates,  A.  E July  15 

1906— Coxe,  F.  M March  4 

1906— Dodge,  F.  S Sept.  n 

1906— Creary,  W.  E Oct.  9 

1908— Sniffen,  C.  C Jan.  i 

1909 — Towan,  A.  S Nov.  10 


1912 


-Muhlenbe 


o 
uly  21 


>erg,  J.  C  .   .   .  .   .    .   .  J 

1913 — Whipple,  C.  H June  12 

1914— Smith,  G.  R May  7 

1917 — Comegys.  W.  H Feb.  15 

1918— Tucker,  W.  F March  i 


CORPS  OF  ENGINEERS. 

1895 — Abbott,  H.  L Aug.  13        1907 — Mallery,  J.  C Oct.  21 

1895— Casey,  T.  L May  10        1907— Miller,  A.  M Nov.  i 

1895 — Comstock,  C.  B Feb.  3        1907 — Lydecker,  G.  J Nov.  15 

1895— Elliot,  G.  H March  28         1907— Gregory,  J.  F Nov.  22 

1895— Mendell,  C.  H Oct.  12        1907— Ludlow,  Wm Nov.  27 

1896— Poe,  O.  M March  7        1908— Davis,  C.  F.  L.  B Feb.  16 

1897— Cra'ghill,  W.  P July  i         1908— Willard,  J.  H Feb.  28 

1899—  Houston,  D.  C Dec.  5        1908— Turtle,  T April  7 

1901— Robert,  H.  M May  2        1908— Adams,  H.  M May  8 

1901 — Wilson,  J.  M Oct.  5        1908 — Mackenzie,  A May  25 

1901— Merrill,  W.  F Oct.  n         1908— Sears,  C.  B June  2 

1902 — Barlow,  J.  W June  26        1908 — Bergland,  E June  25 

1903— Mansfield,  S.  M Sept.  25         1908— Post,  J.  C July  30 

1903— King,  W.  R Dec.  15        1908— Hoxie,  R.  L Aug.  7 

1904 — Allen,  C.  J Jan.  31        1909 — Adams,  M.B April  n 

1904 — Hains,  P.  C July  6        1909 — Ruffner,  E.  H June  24 

1904— Smith,  T.  A July  6        1909— Lockwood,  D.  W .    .    .Sept.  21 

1904 — Damrell,  A    N Nov.  3        1910 — Knight,  J.  G.  D Jan.  24 

1905— Benyuard,  W.  W.  H May  17        1910— Marshall,  W.  L June  n 

1905— Jones,  W.  A June  26        1910— Palfrey,  C.  F July  4 

1905 — Gillespie,  C.  L Oct.  7        1910 — Hinman,  F.  A.    .   .       July  30 

1905— Handbury,  T.  H Oct.  15        1911— Mahan,  F.  A March  28 

1906 — Raymond,  C.  W Jan.  14        1911 — Maguire,  E Aug.  31 

1906 — Suter,  C.  R May  5        1912— Price,  P.  M Nov.  27 

1906— Ernst,  O.  H June  27        1913— Symons,  T.  W Feb.  7 

1906— Stanton,  W.  S Sept.  9        1913— Taber,  H.  S July  n 

1906 — Overman,  L.  C Dec.  20        1913— Rossell,  W.  T Oct.  n 

1907— Livermore,  W.  R Jan.  n        1913— Bixby,  W.  H Dec.  27 

1907 — Heuer,  W.  H March  20        1915 — Leach,  S.  S April  27 

1907 — Heap,  D.  P March 24        1916 — Kingman,  D.  C .  March  6 

1907 — Quinn,  J.B June  9        1916 — Young,  W April  30 

1907— Powell,  C.  F Aug.  13        19x8— Fisk,  W.  L Jan.  8 

1907 — Stickney,  A Aug.  27        1919 — Black,  W.  M Dec.  8 

ORDNANCE  DEPARTMENT. 

1891— Benet,  S.  V Jan.  22        I9o7-Shaler,  C May  23 

i899~Flagler,  D.  W June  24        1907— Michaelis^  O.  E Aug.  3 

1900 — Whittemore,  J.  M March  5        19*7 — Phipps,  F.  H Aug.  9 

1901— Baylor,  T.  G May  4        1907— Smith,  C.  S Dec.  26 

1901 — Buffington,  A.  R Nov.  22        1908 — Greer,  J.  E Nov.  4 

1902 — Parker,  F.  H vJu^  T        :9°9 — ^X^e»  *J.  A Jan.  21 

I003 — Babbitt,  L.  S Feb.  18        1909 — Heath,  E June  13 

1903— Farley,  J.  P March  2        1910— Whipple,  C.  W Sept.  28 

1903 — Varney,  A.  L April  5         1910 — Russell,  A.  H Dec.  24 

1903— Bryant,  C June  3        1911— Taylor,  D.  M Aug.  31 

1903— Reilly,  J.  W Aug.  2        1911— Metcalfe,  H Oct.  29 

1903— Clifford  J.  C Sept.  10        1912— Rockwell,  J.,  Jr Sept.  6 

1903— Kress,  J.  A Nov.  4         1913— Lyon,  M.  W Jan.  8 

1904 — Arnold,  I.,  Jr March  20        1913 — Morrison,  C.  C May  6 

1904 — Marye,  W.  A April  21        1913 — Ayres,  J.  C Aug.  24 

1904— Mordecai,  A June  30        1913— Baker,  F Oct.  29 

1904 — McGinness,  J.  R Sept.  17        1914 — MacNutt,  I July  25 

1905— Dutton,  C.  E May  15        1914— Blunt,  S.  E .  Sept.  29 

1905— Comly,  C May  31        1915 — Birnie,  R.,  Jr April  5 

1906— Butler,  J.  G Jan.  23        1915— Clark,  C.  H April  29 

1906— McKee,  G.  W March  29        1915— Bruff  L  L Oct.  14 

1906 — Pitman,  J Nov.  12         1917— Gordon,  W.  B May  7 


686 


RECORDS   OF    LIVING    OFFICERS   OF    U.   8.    ARMY. 


1917— Mitcham.  O.  B July  25 

1918— Borup,  H.  D June  18 

IQIQ— Crozier,  W Feb.  10 

IQIQ— Hobbs,  F.  E April  16 

i92o-Gibson,  W.  W June  20 


1920 — Howard,  D.  A Nov.  6 

1921— Stuart,  S.  E June  4 

1921— Benet,  J.  W July  1 6 

'     ~   "  FeV 


1925— Lissak,  O.  M. 
1926— Babbitt,  E.  B 


July  26 


OFFICERS  OF  CAVALRY. 


1892— Kaufman.  A.  H July  16 

*i892— Wilcox,  J.  A Oct.  20 

•1892— Tilford,  J .  G Nov.  26    *i9os— Van  Vliet,  F 

*i893— Brackett,  A.  G Feb.  14    " 

*i893— McLellan,  C.  B April  7 

1893— Cusack,  P Aug.  29 

1893-Ropes,  J.  M.     Oct.  2 


1905— Luff,  E June  n 

1905— Budd.  9-  W. _Sept.  9 

.  28 


.   .   .Sept. 

*i9os— Morris,  L.  T Dec.  21 

1906 — 


*i894—  Clehdenin,  D.  R  ...........  Jan.  24 

*i894—  Otis,  E  ...............  Feb.  27 

*i894—  Carr,  E.  A  .............  March  20 

*i895—  Adam,  E  ..............  Feb.  20 

1895—  Elting,  O  ..............    Aug.  8 

1896  —  Drew,  Geo.  A  ...........  March  15 

*i896—  Russell,  G  ..............     May  i 

*i896—  Gordon.  D.  S  ...........  May  23 

1896—  De  Rudio,  C.  C  ...........  Aug.  26 

*i  896—  Bernard,  R.  F.  .   .  ......   Oct.  14 

*i896—  Randlett.  J.  F  ...........    Dec.  8 

*i896—  Biddle,  J     .............  Dec.  n 

*i8o7—  Jackson,  J  .............  Nov.  21 

*i898—  Mizner,  J.  K  ...........     March  2 


—  ,    . 

1898—  Kennedy,  W.  B 
*i898—  Forsyth,  J.  W 


Aug.  12 
Aug.  26 


Rucker,  L.  H. 
*i9o6— Sumner,  S.  S. 
•1906—  Rafferty,  W.  A.     .    . 

1906— Carr,  C.  C.  C.    .    . 
*i9o6— Morrow,  A.  P.  ... 

1906— Loud,  J.  S 

•1906— Chaffee,  A.  R.    .   .    . 

1906— Kellogg,  S.  C.    .   .    . 

I9o6-Wells,  A.  B 

*i9o$— Sanford,  G.  B.   .       . 

1906 — Muggins,  E.  L.  .   .    . 

I9o6-Lebo,  T.  C 

1906— Hayes,  E.  M.    ... 

1907— Babcock  J.  B.  .   .    . 

1907 — Parker,  C 

*i9o7-Wade,  J.  F 

1907 — Adams,  J.  Q. 


.    .   Jan.  13 
.     Feb. 6 
Feb. 16 
.      March  3 
.    Mnrch  10 
.      April  12 
.      April  14 
.    .  May  10 
.    .  June  16 
.   .  June  28 
.    .     Aug.  i 
.    .  Nov.  17 
.   Dec.  23 
.      Feb.  7 
March  ao 
.  April  14 
May  29 


*i898—  Mills,  A Aug.  31 

•1899— Norvell,  S.  T Feb.  14 

*i899— Sumner,  E.  V Aug.  16 

•1899— Huntt,  G.  G .    Sept  i 

1900 — Wagner,  H Jan.  9 

*i9oo — Compton,  C.  E Jan.  29 

1900 — Ilsley,  C.  S Aug.  14 

*  1 900— Carleton,  C.  H Sept.  i 

1900— Wesendorff,  M., Sept.  28 

*i9oi — Arnold,  A.  K .  March  24 

1901 — McAdams,  J.  G April  15 

*i9oi — Cooney,  M May  i 

*i9oi— Brisbin,  J.  S May  23 

1901— Tackson,  H.    .   .    .  May  31 

1901 — Nowlan,  H.  J J"une  17 

•1901 — McGregor,  D June  26 

*i90i— Upham,  J.  J". July  25 

*i9oi— Beaumont,  E.  B Aug.  2 

1901— Bell,  J.  M Oct.  i 

1901— Kramer,  A Oct.  15 

1901— Mathey,  E.  G Oct.  27 

1901— Wheelan,  J.  N.  .  '  Dec.  6 


1907— Godfrey,  E.  S Oct.  9 

1907— Stanton,  Wm Oct  13 

,908— Wallace,  W.  M Jan.  o 

1908— King,  AD Feb.  8 

I9o8-Confine,  J Feb.  9 

1908— Hamilton,  S.  T March  10 

•1908— Bacon,  J.  M April  17 

1908— Fechet,  EG July  n 

1908—  Wood,  A.  E Sept  4 

1908— Kelly,  J.  M Sept.  29 

1909 — Cooper.  C.  L. March  6 

x^oJZwint,  f  J March  6 

1909 — Overton,  G.  E March  18 

1909— Forbush,  W.  C May  21 

1909— McDougall,  T.  M May  21 

1909— Pearson,  D.  C 

1909— Thompson,  W.  A      Aug.  27 

1909 — Swigert,  S.  M Nov.  28 

1910 — Fowler,  J.  L Feb.  20 

1910 — Morton,  C March  18 

1910 — Steadman,  C.  A March  29 

1910— Perrine,  H.  P April  10 

1910— Edgerly,  W.  S May  29 


1901— Wheelan,  J.  N .'  Dec.  6      1910— Bourke,  J.  G June  23 

1902— Montgomery,  R.  H April  16      1910— Keys.  A.  S.  B July  28 

*I902— Carroll,  H May  20      1910— Olmsted.  J.  A July  28 


*ioo2— Purington.  G.  A July  31 

•1902— Tupper,  T.  C Sept.  23 

1902— Moylan,  M Dec.  22 

*i903— Whitside,  S.  M Jan  9 

1903 — Hennissee,  A.  ('.       Jan.  16 

•1903— Carpenter,  L.  H Feb.  n 

*i9o3— Henry,  G.  V.  .   .   .  .     March  9 

*i9o3-l)avis,  W May  28 

*i903— Hamilton,  J .  M June  i 

*i903— Noyes,  H.  E Aug.  23 

1903— Harris,  M .    Sept.  6 

1903— Kendall,  H.  M Sept.  17 

*i9o3— Baldwin,  T.  A Dec.  31 

•1904— Young,  S.  B.  M Tan.  9 

1904— Woodson,  A.  E May  10 

1904— Dpane,  G.  C May  29 

1904—  Dimmick,  E.  D July  31 

1904— Rawolle,  W.  C Aug.  28 

1904— Bouttlle,  F.  A.  .   .   .  .  Sept.  14 

1904— Woodward  S.  L Oct.  28 

1904— Pratt,  R.  H Dec.  6 

*i9o5— Viele,  C.  D Feb.  2 

1905— Forse,  A.  G Feb.  28 

1905— Moore,  F April  6 

1905— Upham.  F.  K May  30 

•1905— Perry,  D June  n 


1910— Wood,  E\  E •    .   .    .   .   .   .  Sept.  17 

1910— Williams,  R.  A Oct.  10 

xjio— Wessels,  H.  W Dec.  24 

1911— Thomas,  E.  D Jan.  4 

1911 — Kerr.  J.  B March  12 

1911— Ward,  F.  K March  19 

1911— Hughes,  M.  B May  16 

1911— Augur,  C June  10 

1911— Sprole,  H.  W Oct.  16 

1911 — Johnson.  J.  B 

1911— Gibson.  F.  M Dec.  14 

1912— Hall   W.  P Tune  n 

1913 — Smith,  A April  21 

1913— Wallace,  G.  D June  29 

1913 — Steever,  E  Z Aug.  20 

1913 — Augur,  J.  A Aug.  21 

1913 — Anderson,  G.  S Sept.  30 

1913— McClernand,  E.  J Dec.  29 

1914— Godwin,  E.  A May  18 

1914 — Martin,  J.  W Sept.  24 

1914— Hatfield,  C.  A.  P Dec.  9 

1916 — Dorst,  J.  H April  2 

1916 — Mason,  S.  A. Sept.  n 

1916 — Rodgers,  A Sept.  23 

1916— Schuyler,  W.  S 


*  Field  officers. 


RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS  OF   U.   S.   ARMY. 


687 


OFFICERS  OF   ARTILLERY. 

•1891  —  Gibson,  H.  G  .............  May  22  *ic)03  —  Rodgers,  T.I  ............  April  8 

*i892—  Piper,  Alex  .............  May  n  1903—  Vose,  W.  "P  .............  July  19 

*i893  —  Mendenhall,  J   ...........  July  29  *i903  —  McCrea,  T  .......   ,   .....  July  23 

*i894  —  Jackson,  R.  H  ...........  July  14  *iox>3  —  Rawles,  J.  B  ............  Aug.  4 

*i894—  Langden,  L.  L  ...........  Oct.  25  1=1903—  Hasbrouck,  H.  C  ...........  Oct.  26 

*i895—  Livingston,  La  R.  L  .........  Feb.  12  1904—  Crabb,  G.  W  .............  Feb.  6 

1896—  Sellmer,  Chas    ...........  Feb.  20  i904--Smith,  F.  G  .............  Feb.  16 

1896—  Harrold,  C.  W  ...........  May  17  1904—  Kobbe,  W.  A  ............  May  10 

*i896—  Closson.  H.  W  ...........  June  16  1904—  Lancaster,  J.  M  ...........  Oct.  13 

1896—  Shaw,  R.  G   ...........  June  29  1904—  Russell,  E.  K  ............  Dec.  5 

*i896  —  Lodor,  R  ..............  Oct.  29  1905  —  Tiernon,J.  L  ............  Jan.  18 

1898—  Chester,  J       ............  Feb.  10  1905—-  Kinzie,  D.  H  ............  Jan.  23 

1898—  Thurston,  G.  A  ...........  Feb.  22  1905—  Graves,  W.  P  ............  Feb.  2 

1898  —  Smith,  L  ..............  May  i  1905  —  Fessenden,  J.  A  ...........  Feb.  15 

"1898—  Graham,  W.  M  ...........  Sept  28  1905—  Field,  Edw  .............  May  18 

*i899—  Sinclair,  \V  .............  Feb.  15  *i9o5—  Haskin,  W.  L  ............  May  31 

*x899—  Bainbridge,  E.  C  .........  March  18  *i9os—  Randolph,  W.  F  ..........  June  n 

•1899—  Miller,  M.  P  ...........  March  27  1905—  Woodruff  C.  A  ...........  Aug.  8 

1899  —  Darling,  J.  A      ...........  June  7  1905  —  Story,  J.  P  .............  Aug.  25 

"1900—  Frank,  R.  T  ............  May  6  1905—  Calef,  J.  H  .............  Sept.  24 

1900  —  Fuger,  F  ..............  Tune  18  1905  —  Gushing,  H.  C  ............  Nov.  8 

*i90o—  Wflliston,  F.  B  ...........  "July  15  1905—  Myrick,  J.  R  ............  Nov.  9 

*i9oo—  Wildrick,  A.  C  ............  Aug.  5  1906—  Grugan,  F.  C  ............  April  4 

1900—  Scantling,  J.  C  ............  Oct.  i  1906—  MacMurray,  J.  W  ..........  May  i 

1900—  Hess,  F.  W   ............  Dec.  15  1906—  Dillenback,  J.  W  ..........  May  9 

1901  —  Ingalls,  J.  M  ............  Jan.  25  *i9o6  —  Throckmorton,  C.  B  .........  May  27 

*i9oi—  Egan,  J  ..............  July  23  1906—  Rodney,  G.  B  ............  Oct.  17 

1901—  Beck,  W.  B  .............  July  31  1906—  Andruss,  E.  Van  A  .........  Dec.  18 

1901  —  Campbell,  J.  B  ...........  Nov.  26  1907  —  Dunn,  W.  McK  ..........  Aug.  20 

1901—  Litchfield,  H.  G  ..........  Dec.  14  1907—  Turnbull,  J.  G  .......   .....  Sept.  9 

*i902  —  Pennington.  A.  C.  M  .........  Jan.  8  1907  —  Mills,  S.  M  .............  Dec.  15 

"•1902—  Guenther,  F.  L  ...........  Feb.  22  1907—  Ramsay,  J.  G  ............  Dec.  15 

1902  —  Brewerton,  H.  F  ..........  June  30  1908  —  Morris,  C  ..............  May  3 

1902  —  Day,  S.  A  .............  July  22  1908  —  Greenough,  G.  G  ...........  Dec.  8 

1902—  Hamilton,  F.  B  ...........  Aug.  31  1909—  Mitchell,  G  ...........  March  n 

1902—  Burbank,  J.  B  ...........  Sept.  n  1910—  Grimes,  G.  S  ............  Feb.  15 

1903—  Brinckle,  J.  R  ...........  March  31 

OFFICERS  OF   INFANTRY. 

*i89i—  Black,  H.  M  .............  Jan  15  1897—  Keefe,  J  .............  March  19 

*i89i—  Douglas,  H  ............  March  9  1897—  Ames,  L.  S  ............  April  22 

*i89i—  Butler,    E  .............  March  19  *i897—  Wheaton,  F  .............  May  8 

*i89i  —  Dodge,  R.  I      ...........  May  19  1897  —  Romeyn.  H  .............  June  i 

*i89i—  Mizner,  H.  R  ............  Aug.  i  =1=1897—  Lyster,W.  .J  ............  June  27 

*i89i—  Smith,  C.  H  ............  Nov.  i  1897—  Pierce,  F.  E  .............  July  6 

*i892—  Kautz,  A.  V  .............  Jan.  5  *i897—  Townsend,  E.  F   ..........  July  14 

•1892—  Andrews,  G.  L      ..........  April  22  1897  —  Lacey,  F.  E  ............  Aug.  8 

1893—  Garretty,  F.  W.  D  ..........  Feb.  4  *i8o7—  Conrad,  J.  S  ............  Aug.  23 

1893—  Sage,  W.  N   ............  Feb.  26  1897—  Vance,  R   .............  Sept.  15 

*i893—  Morrow,  H.  A   ...........  July  10  *i897—  O'Beirne,  R.  F  ...........  Oct.  25 

1893—  Warrens,  C.  H  ...........  Sept.  259  *i897—  Drum,  W.  F  ............  Nov.  16 

*i893—  Carlin,W.  P  ............  Nov.  24  1897—  Bennett,  C.  E  ............  Dec.  2 

i894-Rose,  T.  E   ...........  March  12  1898—  Morton,  A   .............  Jan.  16 

1894—  Roe,  C.  F  ............  March  17  1898—  Carter,  M    .............  Jan.  26 

1894  —  Lyman,  W  .............  April  4  *i898  —  Whittemore,  E.  W  .   .           .....  Feb.  13 

*i894—  Blunt,  M.  M  ............  Aug.  13  *i898—  Brayton,  G.  M  ...........  Feb.  24 

1894  —  Bentzoni,  C   ............  Oct.  n  1898  —  Bishop,  j.  S  ............  March  3 

1894—  McGowan,  A.  B  ..........  Dec.  16  *i898—  Jewett,  H   ............  March  31 

i895-Howe,  H.  S  .............  Jan.  2  1898—  Tisdall,  W.  N   ...........  April  6 

1895—  Egbert,  A.  R   ............  Jan.  9  *i898—  Osborne,  N.  W  ...........  Sept.  5 

*i895—  Swaine.  P.  T  ............  Jan.  21  1898—  Catley,  H   .............  Sept.  o 

1895—  Luhn,  G.  L  .............  Feb.  19  1898—  Boyle,  W.  H  ............  Nov.  13 

1895—  Irvine,  J.  B   .                                        .  April  3  *i898-Hawkins,  H.  S  .....                      .  Nov.  x* 

*i895-McCook,  A.  McD  .........  April  22  *i898—  Crofton,  R.  E.  A  ..........  Dec.  18 

1895—  Crandall,  F.  M  ...........  May  12  1898—  Hasson,  P  .............  Dec.  23 

*i895-Mason,  E.  C  ............  May  3x  1898—  Thibaut,  F.  W  ...........  Dec.  27 

*i8o5  —  Bryant.  M  .............  Dec.  28  *i899  —  Mears,  F   ..............  Jan.  i 

1896—  Hale,  C  ...............  Jan.  7  1899—  Jackson,  A-  H    ...........  Jan-  24 

*i89&—  Penrose,  W.  H  ..........  March  10  *i899—  Henton,  J  ..............  Feb.  2 

*i896—  Parker,  D  .............  May  23  fiSgg—  Van  Horn,  J.  J   ...........  Feb.  6 

1896  —  Ulio,  J  ...............  May  29  1899  —  Quinby,  I   .............  Mar.  13 

1896—  Conway,  W  .............  July  i  "1899—  Bliss,  Z.  R   ............  Apnl  17 

1896—  Norvell,J  M  ............  July  22  1899—  Stivers,  E.  J  ............  June  14 

*i896—  Lazelle,  H.  M  ...........  Sept.  8  1899—  Cusick,  C.  C   ............  Aug.  2 

1896—  Munson.  J.  F  ...........  Nov.  19  1899—  Towle,  G.  F   ...........  Aug.  4 

*i897—  Casey,  Jas  S  ............  Tan.  28  *r899—  Bartlett,  C.  G  ............  Sept.  7 

1897—  Viven,  J.  L  ............  March  5  *i899—  Kent,  J.  F  .............  Sept   14 

1897—  Bean,  f.  W   ............  March  8  *i899—  Coppinger,  J.  J  ...........  Oct.  n 


*  Field  officers. 


688 


RECORDS   OF    LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   8.   ARMY. 


•1899—  Shafter,  W.  R  ............  Oct.  16 

1809—  Wilkinson,  M.  C  ..........  Nov.  14 

1899—  Gerlach,  W   ............  Nov.  15 

1899—  Burnham,  D.  R   ..........  Nov.  20 

1899—  Barrett,  G.,  Jr  ..........  Nov.  22 

1899—  Hay.  L  ...............  Dec.  3 

1899—  Brown,  H.G  ............  Dec.  28 

1900  —  Summerhayes,  J.  W  .........  Jan.  6 

1900  —  Anderson,  T.  M   ..........  Jan.  21 

1900  —  Coates,  EM  ...........      Jan.  29 

*i90o—  Head,  G.  E  .............  Feb.  4 

1900—  Wedemeyer.  W.  G  .........  Feb.  15 

Feb.  28 


Apr. 


July  18 
July  21 


•1900— Offley,  R.  H 
1900— Kirtland,  T.  S  . 
1900— Carpenter.  G.  S 

•1900 — Cocnran,  M.  A  . 
1900— Coe,  J.  N  .   .   . 

1900— Hobart    C "Aug.  6 

1900— Randall,  E.  L Aug.  13 

1900— Gageby,  J.  H Sept.  5 

i9oo-Clapp,  W.  H Sept.  7 

1900  -  McConike,  S Sept.  8 

1900— Hartz,  W.  T Sept.  9 

i9oo-Wherry.  W.  M Sept.  13 

1900— Mills,  \V Sept.  19 

1900— Baldwin,  J.  H Oct.  9 

1900—  Brinkerhoff,  H.  R Oct.  9 

•1900-  Poland,  J.  S Oct.  14 

1900— Sharp,  T Dec.  6 

^oo-O'Brien    L.  M Dec.  7 

1900 — Bainbridge,  A.  H Dec.  7 

1900 — Sanborn,  W.  I Dec.  24 

1900— DeCourcey.  F.  E Dec.  24 

1901 — Freeman,  H.  B Jan.  17 

*i90i— Pearson,  E   P Feb.  22 

*i9oi— Wikoff,  C.  A March  8 

1901 — Corliss,  A.  W March  25 

1901— Ewers,  E.  P April  13 

1901 — Gilmore,  J.  C April  18 

i90i-Thorne,  P.  M May  n 

1901 — Mauley,  J.  A May  22 

•1901 — Jordan,  W.  H June  22 

1901 — ICirkman,  J.  T July  5 

•1901 — Comba,  R Ju'v  25 

1901— Leefe,  J.  G Sept.  22 

•1901— Cook,  H  C          Sept.  29 

1901— Witherell,  C.  T Oct.  n 

1901— Stone,  E.  W Oct.  23 

•1901 — Merriam,  H.  C Nov.  13 

•looi-Hall,  R.  H Nov.  15 

1901 — Neide,  H Dec.  21 

*i9oi— Benham,  D.  W Dec.  23 

•1902— Bush,  E.  G Feb.  5 

1902— Bradley,  T.  H Feb.  12 

1902— Greene,  C.  H Feb.  13 

1902— Wilson,  D.  B March  12 

*ioo2— Otis,  E.  S March  25 

1902— Stille,  L.  R March  27 

•1902 — Miles,  Evan  .    .    .    .    , March  28 

1902 — Hooton,  M April  16 

1902 — Hammer,  W.  H April  22 

1902 — Trotter,  F.  E April  25 

*ioo2— Hampson,  J.  A.  P May  10 

•1902— Smith,  A.  T May  29 

1902 — Hurst,  J.  H May  31 

1902-Wilhelm,  T June  30 

1902— Wheaton,  L July  15 

•1902 — Andrews,  J  N Sept.  16 

*i902-Powell,  W.  H Sept.  21 

1902 — Markland.  M Oct.  5 

1902 — Quinton,  W Oct.  15 

1902— Auman,  W Oct.  15 

1902— Spurgin,  W.  F Oct.  18 

1902— Potter,  C.  H Oct.  25 

1902— Kendrick,  F.  M.  H Oct.  26 

1902— Haskell,  J.  T Nov.  19 

1902 — Porter,  C Nov.  23 

1902— Remington,  P.  H Dec.  9 

1903— Ritzius,  H.  P   . 

•1903— Egbert,  H.  C    . 

•1903— Woodruff,  E.  C 


Jan.  3 
7  an.  i 
Jan.  6 


1903-Schindel,  J.  P Jan.  18 

1903 — Burnett,  L.  F Jan.  25 

1903— Hale,  J Feb.  i 

•1903 — Snyder,  S Feb.  9 

1903— Hoffman,  W       Feb.  18 

1903— Davis,  C.  L Feb.  27 

1903 — Bartlett,  W.  C June  2 

1903 — Daggett,  A.  S June  14 

1903— Goodale,  G.  A July  4 

1903— Callinan,  D.  F July  24 

1903— Davis,  G.  W July  26 

1903 — Heiner,  R.  C Aug.  10 

•1903— Parke,  J.   B Oct.  22 

1903— Morgan.  J.  N Nov.  2 

1903— Wells,  D.  T Nov.  5 

•1903— Burt,  A.  S Nov.  29 

•1903— Brady,  G.  K Dec.  9 

*i904— Vanvalzah,  D.  D   . 

1904— Worth,  W.  S 

1904-Bishee,  W.  H 

1904— Smith,  J.  H 

*i904— Moale,  F Jan.  29 

•1904- Fletcher,  J.  S Feb.  6 

1904— Earnest,  C.  A Feb.  15 

1904 — Halloran,  Jas March  17 

1904— Palmer,  G.  H April  16 

1904 — Drum,  J 

1904— Gilbreath,  E.  C 

•1904 — De  Russy,  I.   D 

1904— Humphreys,  H.  H 

1904— Forbes,  T.  F 

1904— Daugherty,  W.  W July  14 

1904— Lawson,  G Sept.  14 

1904 — Logan,  T.  H Sept.  25 

1904— Tobey,  T.  F Sept.  30 

1904— Powell,  I.  W .    .  Oct.  i 

•1904- Kline,  J Nov.  5 

1904— Quinn,  T.  F Nov.  17 

1904— Miner,  C.W Nov.  ai 

1904— Craigie,  D.  I Dec.  6 

1904 — Sanno,  J.  M.  T Dec.  10 

1904— Eskridge,  R.  I Dec.  15 

1904— Baker,  S Dec.  19 

1905— Crowell,  W.  H.  H    .  .    .  Jan.  25 

1905- Ward,  6.  S.  L Feb.  13 

1905 — Armstrong,  R.  G March  20 

1905— J'ohnson,  L March  30 

1905— Bullis,  J.  L April  17 

1905 — Waterbury,  W.  M  .    .    .  • April  21 

1905— Burke,  D.  W April  22 

1905— Harwood,  P May  28 

1905 — Bpmford,  G.  N June  18 

1905 — Liscom,  E.  H July  16 

1905— Reade,  H Aug.  5 

1905 — Harbach,  A.  A Aug.  14 

1905 — Roberts.  C.  S Aug.  23 

1905— Hood.  C.  C Aug.  28 

1905 — Dougherty,  W.  F Sept.  29 

1905— Randall,  C.  M  .  Oct.  § 

•1905— Kellogg,  W.  L Nov.  i 

1905— McKibben,  C Nov.  a 

1905— Robe,  C.  F Nov.  23 


.  April  16 
.  May  i 
.  May  13 
.  June  13 

.  July  13 

-  July  M 

.  Sept.  14 


1905  —  Seton,  H   ............  Nov.  25 

1905—  Bailey,  C.  M  ............  Nov.  26 

1905—  Rice,  E    ..............  Dec.  2 

1906—  Keller,  C  .   .  .   .  Jan.  22 
•1906—  Theaker,  H.  A  ...........  Feb.  14 

1906—  Bowman,  A.  H  ............  Feb.  28 

1906—  Stough,  G.  W.  H   .........  March  3 

1906  —  Morrison,  T.  W  ..........  March  4 

*i9o6—  Kellogg,  E.  R  ,   .........  March  25 

*ioo6—  Page,  J  .  H  .    .    .   .........  March  26 

1906  —  Whitney,  F.  A  .   ,  ...  March  27 

1906—  Ray,  P.  H   .............  May  8 

1906—  Smith.  T.  M.  K   ..........  May  19 

1906—  Baldwin,  F.  D  .........          June  26 

1906—  Haughey,  J    A  ...........  July  5 

1906—  Stafford,  S.  R   ...........  July  a8 

1906—  Thompson,  J.  M   ..........  Aug.  i 

Aug.  la 
Aug.  15 


1906—  McLaughlin.  W.  H  .  .    .  Aug.  la 

1906—  Richards,  W.  V 


•Field  officers. 


RECORDS   OF   LIVING   OFFICERS   OF   U.   S.    ARMY. 


1906 — Van  Home,  W.  M Aug.  22 

•1906— Bates,  J.  C Aug.  26 

1906 — Rogers,  W.   P Sept.  16 

1906— Manning,  W.  C Sept.  29 

1906— Lloyd,  T.  J Oct.  18 

1906— Ellis,  P.  H  .  . Oct.  23 

1906— Wilson.  G.  S Oct.  30 

1906 — Hains,  A.,Jr Nov.  14 

1906— Lincoln,  S.  H Dec.  21 

1907 — Lee,  J.  M Jan.  2 

1907 — Chance,  J   C Jan   26 

1907— Savage,  E.  B Feb.  2 

1907— Patterson.  J.  H Feb.  10 

1907 — Jocelyn,  S.  P March  i 

*i907 — Ovenshine,  S April  2 

1907 — Rogers,  B.  H April  3 

1907 — Duggan,  W.  T April  n 

1907 — Krause,  W April  12 

1907— Markley,  AC April  18 

1907— Bubb,  J.  W April  26 

1907— Noble,  C.  H  . May  10 

1907 — Williams.  C May  25 

1907 — French,  J.  W  June  2 

1907 — Vernou,  C.  A June  16 

1907— Lott,  G.  G July  a 

1907 — Cavanaugh,  H.  G July  23 

1907— Paul,  C.  R Sept.  n 

1907— Foote,  M.  C Sept.  16 

1907— Russell,  G.  B Sept.  17 

1907— McCasky.  W.  S Oct.  2 

1907— Parker,  L.  O Nov  6 

1907— Stretch,  J.  F Dec.  21 

1908 — Western,  C.  B Jan.  12 


1908 — Carpenter,  W.  L Jan.  13 

1908— Miller,  J Feb   ii 

1908— Ketchum,  H.  H Feb.  14 

1908— Maize,  W.  R Feb.  14 

1908— Lockwood,  B   C Feb.  28 

1908— Webster,  G.  O 

1908— Conrad,  C.  H March  30 

1908 — Hargous,  C.  E April  13 

1908— Hall,  C.  B April  29 

1908— Whitall,  S.  R May  7 

1908 — Guthrie,  J.  B June  16 

1908— Penney,  C.  G July  14 

1908— Coolidge,  C.  A July  19 

1908— Sanderson,  G.  K Sept.  9 

I9o8-Rockefeller,  C.  M Sept.  18 

1908— Matile,  L.  A Sept.  24 

1908— Bradford,  J.  H Oct.  13 

1908— Reade,  Phil Oct.  13 

1908 — Dempsey,  C.  A Nov  15 

1908— Regan,  J Dec.  14 

1909 — Rheem,  E   B Jan.  24 

1909 — DeLany,  H Feb.  27 

1909 — Price,  B.  D May  27 

1909 — Thompson,  J.  P July  22 

1909— Miller,  W.  A July  24 

1909 — Burns,  J.  M Aug  9 

1909— Sweet,  O.  J Sept.  4 

1909— Adams,  H.  H Sept.  4 

1909 — Hannay,  J.  W Sept.  15 

1910 — Myer,  A.  L Nov.  14 

1911— Ebstein,  F.  H.  E April  21 

1912— Mansfield    F.  W Nov.  n 

tgij — Duncan,  J.  W June  29 


*  Field  officers. 


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acknowledged  to  be  worth  a  Guinea  a  Box. 
For  Females  of  all  ages  these  Pills  are 
invaluable.  No  female  should  be  with- 
out them.  There  is  no  Medicine  to  be 
found  to  eoual  Beecham's  Pills  for  remov- 
ing any  Obstruction  or  Irregularity  of 
the  System.  If  taken  according  to  the 


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Directions  given  with  each  Box,  they 
will  soon  restore  Females  of  all  ages  to 
sound  and  robust  health.  This  has  been 
proved  by  thousands  who  have  tried  them 
and  found  the  benefits  which  are  ensured 
by  their  use. 

For  a  Weak  Stomach,  Impaired  Diges- 
tion, and  all  Disorders  of  the  Liver,  they 
act  like  "Magic,"  and  a  few  doses  will  be 
found  to  work  wonders  upon  the  most 
important  organs  of  the  human  machine. 
They  strengthen  the  whole  Muscular 
System,  restore  the  long-lost  Complexion, 
bring  back  the  keen  edge  of  Appetite, 
and  arouse  into  action,  with  the  Rosebud 
of  Health,  the  whole  physical  energy 
of  the  human  frame.  These  are  Fact's 
testified  continually  by  members  of  all 
classes  of  Society;  and  one  of  the  best 
Kiiarantees  to  the  Nervous  and  Debilitated 
is  Beecham's  Pills  have  fhe  Largest 
Sale  of  any  Patent  Medicine  in 
the  World. 


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FULL  DIRECTIONS  GIVEN  WITH  EACH  BOX. 

Sold    by    all    Druggists    and    Patent    Medicine    Dealers    everywhere. 

B.  F.  ALLEN  CO.,  365-67  Canal  Street,  New  York  City,  Sole  Agent*  for 
the  United  States,  will  mail  Beecham's  Pills  on  receipt  of  price,  95  cent*  a  box, 
if  yonr  druggist  does  not  keep  them,  but  inquire  Ant. 


PENN  MU 

..IFE  INSURANCE  COMPANY 


OF  PHILADELPHIA 


not  a  single  disputed 


i  on  its  books. 


